Mobile Uploads~ Our Life told by my Blackberry~

I was scrolling through the pictures on my blackberry the other day and realized that I have some really great pics that I had forgotten all about. Looking at them from beginning to end was like getting a little glimpse into the past year of our lives and brought back all sorts of wonderful memories. There are some cute, funny, and I have to say, somewhat embarrassing pictures. I considered leaving some out but decided that I would cherish even those memories one day!:) Enjoy!

Here they are in order starting from October 2009 to now.....

October 2009

Mary Kathryn riding the Carousel at the mall in Wilmington while Michael was at K9 trials.




March 2010

Hailey with Daddy at Kanki after going to see Bella in 4D ultrasound at Triangle Imaging Center. Great night!




Easter 2010

Hailey and her good friend Claire celebrating Easter at West Edgecombe Baptist Church.





April 25, 2010

Eating at McDonald's on the way to visit the Aquarium on a beach trip for Mary Kathryn's 5th birthday.




April 25, 2010

Hailey & Mary Kathryn watching the divers in the shark tank at the aquarium in Atlantic Beach. They both have a fascination with anything SHARK!






April 25, 2010

Mary Kathyrn playing on the beach on her birthday weekend.





April 25, 2010

Beach Fun!!





April 25, 2010

Hailey at the Beach.






May 2010

My 1st Baby Buy!!!






May 2010

First day of pregnancy that I wore actual maternity scrub pants to work. SO comfy!! Happy that Jordan is able to enjoy the comfort of them now!!:)





June 2010

Mary Kathryn at her dance recital.





June 2010







June 2010

Dance Recital 2010






June 2010

Just Dance!!




June 2010

8 months pregnant!




June 2010

Nine months pregnant at the pool. SCARY, I know, but I had 2 little girls who LOVE swimming!!



June 2010

Hailey & Daddy



June 2010








June 2010

Hailey & Mary Kathryn with their buddies Hunter & Gavin at the pool.







June 2010

Relaxing


June 2010

Aren't my nails pretty?!






July 4, 2010

Mary Kathryn at the fireworks.


July 4, 2010





July 4, 2010

Fireworks! Unfortunately Michael was working but he was able to stop by and see us for a little while before the fireworks. The 4th is a busy night for law enforcement!



This concludes Part I of "Our life told by my Blackberry". These are the last of the pre~Bella pictures. Part II are pictures starting on the day of her birth and go through the present. Stay Tuned!!


And for all of you that read our blog please don't be shy! I would LOVE to hear your comments!:)


P.S. Please forget you ever saw the beached whale picture of me 9 months at the pool! Thanks!!:)

~ In honor of Hailey's 9th birthday ~

On February 17th my firstborn, Hailey, turned 9 years old!! I can not begin to fathom how time seems to fly by, but it really does! I mean 9 years is a long time... how did it slip by me? In honor of her ninth birthday, I have compiled pictures from her baby and toddler/preschool days. What a lucky mommy I am to have such a sweet natured, compassionate little girl.





























































Happy Birthday to my sweet Hailey Brooke!!

Hailey has learned her back walkover!!!

Bella is 6 months!!!

Half of a year has gone by....Really?!!! My goodness how time has flown by since July 17th! Little Bella is just growing by leaps and bounds and her personality is definitely starting to shine.


Growth-
She weighs 16.6 pounds!





Feedings-

5-6 ounces of breastmilk every 3- 3 1/2hours.
( She has been boycotting the bottle a little bit lately. I
am hoping this is just a phase.) Her favorite food to eat is
bananas! Each night she eats a container of bananas mixed
with rice cereal and breastmilk. She is becoming an expert
at eating from a spoon! She will even open her mouth and lean
forward for bites now. We have also introduced pears (which she
really likes), sweet potatoes (not a favorite of hers yet), and
avocodos ( she LOVES these but they make her tummy gassy so we
have put them on hold for now).


Sleep-

She sleeps a 1 hour nap every 3 to 4 hours during the day
when at home. The couple of days a week she is at the
sitters, she is entirely too nosy watching the other
children to sleep like she should! We also graduated from
swaddling her at night. She is getting way too long for
that now.(This makes me a little sad...sniff, sniff)

Play-

Bella is rolling over!! Yay! She also loves her jumperoo,
discovery exersaucer, jenny jumpup and she loves to sit up
by herself or supported by her boppy. (We have sure gotten our use out
of the boppy!!) Bella is still a waterbaby and LOVES her bathtime.
Here is a video of Bella at playtime.....







Development-

Rolling around, sitting up by herself, saying "Mama", grabbing at
objects large and small, then putting them right in her mouth!
Chewing on anything and everything. Smiling, talking, deep belly
laughing (so cute!). Last ,but not least, she loves to stand up with
someone holding and supporting her.

*Favorite thing to do this month*- Cuddle, say "Mama" and "Dada"!, play with her toys,find tags on anything and chew them, and as always,play with her sissies!!!


Just look how much baby Bella has grown these past 6 months!!!:)





Happy Half Birthday Bella!!!!

Spirit of Hope National Competition!!

This past weekend we headed to Charlotte, NC for the Spirit of Hope National cheerleading competition. To say Hailey was excited would be an understatement! She has most definitely found her passion. She puts her whole heart into practicing and being the best that she can be. And ,most importantly, as of her report card today, she is maintaining her straight A's!!! We are so proud of her and all of her fellow Thundercats! Such a devoted group of little girls:)

Here are some pictures from the competition....











We love our THUNDERCATS!!!:)

I can say "Mama" and sit all by myself!!

Wow, have there been lots of firsts this week! Bella is now able to balance in the sitting position without any support. She is rarely wanting to lie on her back while she is awake anymore! As soon as she is layed down, she will either flip onto her stomach or strain to sit up. I can not believe how quickly this first year is flying by!







Also, Bella has started saying her very first word this week.....Mama! And she says it over and over. I have been chasing her around with the camera but everytime I turn it on she starts laughing. I did finally get her saying it though!

(Press pause on playlist to listen:)





And, she has grown into her Jenny Jump-up. I think this toy is a winner for sure!:)

Bella is 5 1/2 months!!

One late entry makes way for another late entry it seems! Bella will be 6 months on the 17th of this month. I figured I had better get her 5 month update in before I miss my opportunity:)


Growth-
She weighs approximately 16 pounds!

Feedings-

4-5 ounces of breastmilk every 3 hours.
She is also eating a bowl of rice cereal every night at dinnertime. We have just added homemade avocado baby food and banana baby food since she is almost 6 months. She really loves these new additions and has become a very enthusiastic eater!



Sleep-

Bella sleeps a 1 hour nap every 3 hours during the day. She has made the big move to the crib in her own room and has been sleeping much better than last month. Lately she has been waking around midnight and then again around 4 or 5am to eat but goes right back down with no problem. Naptimes are now spent sleeping on her tummy, but she still likes to be swaddled at bedtime.

Play-

Bella is rolling from her back to stomach and stomach to back....sooo she has now been rolling her way around the living room!! She has pretty much outgrown her playmat. Everytime we put her down she immediately rolls right off it! She is still LOVING bathtime, her new discovery exersaucer, jumparoo, and her swing and bouncy seat. And how can a baby get bored when she has such entertaining big sisters!








Development-

Rolling!, picking up large objects, and putting her paci in her mouth.
Now that Bella is becoming a little more mobile, we have banned barbies and barbie shoes and accessories from the livingroom. The last thing we want is one of those little peices to get into her mouth!

*Favorite thing to do this month*- Roll around the room, play in her discovery exersaucer , and chew on anything she can get her mouth on.


Is that a happy baby or what?!