Angel here on Earth

We celebrated Granny's 80th Birthday this past weekend. 

This woman is an angel here on Earth. It may sound cheesy but it is the truth. 

I can't begin to explain all this woman has done for me in my life. She gives and gives and never expects anything in return. 

She is:

wise

giving

loving to the point you have no doubt that she cares for you

thoughtful

funny- she is a clown

young at heart

and I believe with every ounce in my heart and soul that God 

made her SO special. 

 She has been such a rock in my life and it was so great to celebrate her since she is always celebrating us. She made a beautiful speech and made us laugh all while wearing her "princess" crown.

I love her and hope she had an amazing day.

Really Walking

She is really walking now. Like without Mommy or Daddy holding her hand. She is very determined and can be stubborn sometimes... wonder who she gets that from? I felt like a kid with a new toy I kept wanting to play with her but she was tired from all the excitement and was ready for a nap. I let her nap but kept checking the monitor for any noise that sounded like she was awake so we could play again. She is so proud of her new accomplishment and I am beaming. My baby is turning into a toddler. 

Tomorrow will be a year from her original due date. WOW! It felt like yesterday that I was gigantic, wasn't sleeping and was so emotional and then when the 20th came and went without Becca I waved the white flag and gave up! One week later she made her entrance. We laugh today that if I wasn't induced that she would still be nice and cozy in Mommy's tummy. Some days I wish she still was. 

Catching up

Sorry its been so long. Our Summer has been busy but so much fun.

Fourth of July with my beautiful 10 month old

Our family

Her first pigtails!!! what is the point of having a girl if you can't play with different hair styles?

Oh yeah, she is walking now!! The day she turned 11 months old she took her first steps!

I swear she woke up one morning and went from baby to toddler. How come I don't have a say in this? I want her to stay little forever.

Her first box she played in. First of many of her childhood. The box belongs to her new big girl car seat. She is still facing backwards because last time we weighed her she is still a small 19.5 lbs. I believe still the 30-40th  percentile.

she cracks me up! 

She loves our new front loading washing machine. Not as much as Mommy loves it though.

Daddy taught her "where's your nose"

We have one more trip this summer and then I will be able to catch up more often. I hope everyone has had a fun summer like us.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day 5/8/11

Being Becca's Mother:

I have enjoyed every moment since she was born. 

I feel like it is going WAY too fast.

I love her laugh, her smile and her sweet kisses.

I am so proud to be her mother.

Becca was dedicated on Mother's Day at our Church.

 We are so blessed.

Easter Weekend

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.

Ours was very relaxing. It started out early, on Thursday Gammie came by for a visit and brought some goodies.

Saturday Grandad and Mimi stopped by to see Becca in her new pool, Grandad could not resist but to give Becca some ice cream. Of course she loved it. I was so busy playing with Becca and catching up that I didn't get any pictures of Becca playing in the pool. I promise to get some next time.

(Becca with Mimi after Grandad gave her some ice cream)

Sunday we went to late Sunday service. Afterwards we went to Grandad's for Easter lunch.

That evening we had Easter Dinner at Deedee's and Grandpa's

Love her smile

Becca loved this porcelain dog at Grandad's and Deedee's house. It looks a lot like her real dog 

at home.

Overall, it was a wonderful spring weekend filled with family and love. I am looking forward to 

Becca's 1st Easter egg hunt next year.

7 months

" Hi, I'm new here" 

(Great Grandma Betty gave her this onesie)

Becca and Benjamin taking a bath

(HAHA- blackmail when they get older)

Let's go Yankees 

(From her great Aunt Nancy from NY)

Yup, Becca is 7 months old! Well, she will be 8 months next week.

She has had a great month.

She crawls everywhere! She learned to pull herself up to standing!

People keep telling me she will be walking by 9 months and I just can't imagine my little baby girl walking!!!

I love her little personality. Wait, did I say little? I mean big personality. She is a happy baby. She loves kisses. She loves to laugh. She loves music and likes when her Daddy plays the guitar for her. She loves her dog Allie and is trying her best to show her that she just wants to be friends (Allie would still like us to "return" her and be our only baby). Becca is a very busy baby and really doesn't stop moving unless she is asleep.

She eats very well and really doesn't have one food she doesn't like. She would prefer to have finger foods all the time. She is still breastfeeding every 3 hours. We are trying to get her to use a sippy cup with mommy's milk, but it is still a work in progress. The next 5 months are going to be very busy. In June, Jason and I will be going to Mexico for my brother's wedding and will be leaving her with Jason's parents. I just can't imagine being without her for 72 hours, but I know she will be in amazing hands and Jason and I could use a mini vacation. In July, we get to go on a family vacation and are REALLY looking forward to the fun we will have at Lake Lure, NC.

On Becca's first birthday we will be attending Jason's cousin's wedding! We are so excited and can't wait.

We are looking forward to all the fun we are about to have in the next few months and will keep you posted with the details.

6 months

Wow! What a month! 

Becca is now 6 months old. Well, next week she will be 7 months! 

Becca is now 27 1/4 inches long and weighs 17lbs 2oz.

She is changing everyday. She can now roll over both ways, sit up, has 2 bottom teeth and can CRAWL!!!!

She eats about every 3 hours now and is eating baby food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Her sleeping has changed a little. She sleeps for 8-9 hours and takes 2-3 naps a day.

I've heard six months is the best time with babies and I agree.

 I love watching her learn and laugh.

We took Becca for her first trip to the Zoo on St. Patrick's day. Hope you enjoy the pictures.