We hope everyone had a very HOPPY Easter! Ok... I'll stop! I know this really BUGS some people! Ha! Completely done now! We had a very blessed Easter celebrated with some new found friends in Alabama-land! By the way... watch out! We have a couple Easter Egg Hunt 2010 champs in the making!
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Happy St. Patty's Day~ don't forget to wear your green! ;)
Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?
A: Regular rocks are too heavy.
Q: Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun?
A: Because they're always a little short.
Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?
A: He's Dublin over with laughter!
Q: Are people jealous of the Irish?
A:Sure, they're green with envy!
Q: What do leprechauns love to barbecue?
A:Short ribs!
Q: Why are leprechauns so hard to get along with?
A:Because they're very short-tempered!
"I married an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day."
"Oh, really?"
"No, O'Reilly!"
In honor of Leilah's 9 month "birthday" I thought I would post a baby personality quiz that I took according to her traits. Who knows how accurate these are... nonetheless it is funny to think!
The website is: http://www.justmommies.com/quizzes/baby-personality-quiz.php in case you want to do it or just want to see the questions!
What can you expect for your baby? She will be very popular. She will not have any problems making friends. She is fun, optimistic, and full of energy. She may not be the most organized person but she thinks well on her feet. She likes to see everyone get along and may meddle in other people's relationships in her attempt to keep the peace. She is outgoing and not afraid of meeting new people. In school, she is likely to be in the drama club, on a sports team, or involved in the yearbook committee. She enjoys gossiping and takes pride in the fact that people trust her to tell her their secrets. She likes to give out advice even though her advice is not always the best. Even though she is very popular, she is very insecure.
She will likely pursue a career working with people. She would be miserable if she had to work in a cubicle with nobody to talk to. She may be indecisive when picking a career. She may try more than one job before she settles on one she likes. Career choices may include waiter, journalist, teacher, nurse/health professional, flight attendant, or sales representative.
Sounds like the apple may not fall too far from the tree... :)
And for your viewing pleasure... here are a few pictures from a photo shoot of our little sweet pea!
Brody decided that 3 weeks was too long and that he was going to pack himself in Daddy's bag so he could go to SERE with him! :) Needless to say... Brody wasn't on the packing list, but we are counting down the days until Daddy is back with us again!
Valentine's day is a special day for me. It is about more than romantic love – it’s about all those ways that love manifests itself daily in my life and the people that make that possible. I truly believe that the single greatest thing that all human beings seek for their entire lives is to love and be loved in return. I am blessed to have found both.
Being that this was Leilah's first Valentine's day, I was especially grateful for my babies… the brilliant, beautiful, and important little ones in my life. They have taught me a new, deeper kind of love that I never knew existed.
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They are my BEST. I learn so much from them each and every day. They fill my heart. They are my greatest gifts and I pray that they will always know that I love them in all that I say and do. 
This is the attire Brody thought was appropriate for one of our nightly walks. Now if only we could figure out why we cannot seem to meet new people!
I heard Leilah babbling, and simply taking it as a cue that her nap was over, I went in to get the little miss out of her crib. Little could have prepared me to see her proud gummy grin peeking out over the top of the crib. She was beyond tickled to have accomplished such a feat. Needless to say... the crib will be lowered tonight before bedtime! 
When Brody finds something extra silly he will blurt out, "you tickle me!" Living with a 2 (almost 3) year old lends itself to countless "you tickle me" moments. When we were praying before lunch today Brody said:
"God is great, God is good, let us thank him for our food, by his FINGERS we all are fed." How true... :)
After 2 weeks of sunshine bliss we are back, rested, tanned with memories that will last a lifetime! Here are some pictures of our Florida fun in the sun!
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I know it sounds cliche but it is so hard to fathom that Leilah is already 6 months old. On one hand, it seems like yesterday that I saw her sweet little face for the very first time and I knew, yet again, love at first sight. On the other hand it seems impossible to imagine life before the joy of her beautiful smile and the completeness that she brings to our family. She is such a little ray of sunshine and simply put we cannot get enough of her. She definitely has eyes for her mommy and thinks her brother is the funniest thing she has ever laid eyes on. As long as she gets in her snuggles and cuddles, she is the most content baby... she makes being adorable seem so easy! Weighing in at 15 lbs 8 oz and 26 3/4 inches long, she falls in 25th-50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for length. Sitting up almost all by herself, scooting around the floor and starting baby food are subtle reminders that she will soon be a little girl... running, dancing, singing and playing. I can only imagine what God has in store for her, but I have no doubt that she will continue to bless the lives of those who know her in her own sweet way. For now, I appreciate each and every moment... embracing the sleep deprivation and the baby attached to my hip as a privilege. A privilege of the all-encompassing gift of motherhood. As soon as I think life cannot get any better... it does!
"A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know there was nothing to dread."
We paid a visit to the jolly old elf himself at the Wiregrass Commons Mall. We were a bit apprehensive about how Brody would do... seeing as how he has cried every other year and the poor kid is scared of his own shadow. His little lip quivered as we sat him down and I just knew he was going to lose it. However, whether it was for the promised cookie afterwards (otherwise known as a bribe) or the big brother front he was putting on for his sister he held it together; terrified... but together nonetheless. 
Just an interesting FYI:
Instead of ordering prints, they gave us the pictures on a usb with the copyrights. I'm not even sure that there was such a thing when I got my pictures taken with Santa (which I should admit, wasn't the most comforting experinece for me either).
The Christmas season would not be complete without making Christmas cookies. This year was better than ever, now that I have an extra set of two very willing (and very busy) helping hands!
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After a move-induced break, the blog is officially up and running again. Enjoy!
Just thought I would share a picture of Leilah getting into the spirit of Halloween! Although, I am fairly certain that sweet little face couldn't scare a soul! :)
