Wednesday, August 24, 2011

A Big Milestone!

We got Katelyn's bed yesterday afternoon & set it up in her room along side her crib. She was sooo excited about getting a bed like Mommy & Daddy and immediately put all her blankets, pillows, etc. in. She tried to sleep in it last night, but after about 30 minutes of chilling with her books in bed, she asked to be put back in her crib. Tonight however, she successfully fell asleep in her big girl bed!

I went to a friends wedding shower this evening, so Lex had night duty. I was expected to come home and her to have been in her crib again, but much to my surprise, she did it! Apparently Lex is the bed time whisperer, because she never gives him any problems going to sleep, guess he'll be on bed time duty for a while :) Anyways, this is just the first of many new milestones ahead & makes me a little sad, but excited. Now we can transition the crib on to the babies room.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Birthday Videos

Katelyn Opening her presents...




Singing Happy Bday at her Party...


Singing Happy Bday @ Home on her actual bday...


Some end of party Luau dancing w/friends...

Family Pic

I just realized I didn't upload this pic from The Poth's visit. We took this after brunch on Sandra's birthday at the Elegant Gourmet here in Simpsonville. We took a picture here when we first found out we were pregnant with Katelyn too. And here we are 2 1/2 years later pregnant with our new little man! I think that was the last time we ate here, it is delicious!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Katelyn measured 36.25" at her 2 year appointment...looks like we may have a future 6' beauty on our hands :)

Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Grammy & Pappy

Grammy & Pappy came out to celebrate Katelyn's Birthday & Sandra's Birthday (which is 2 days after). We had such a great time visiting with them & made a lot of great memories. Katelyn is still asking for them & wishes she could have gotten on the plane back to Texas with them too!

Birthday Dinner...Happy Bday Sandra!


We had lots of play time & dress up time w/Grammy's glasses!



Pappy was playing in the tent & ended up somehow getting ALL the toys Katelyn could fit in there with him. We could barely even see his face, what a good sport!




We went to Mimi's Japanese Steakhouse one night for dinner & I was so shocked at how much Katelyn LOVED it. She even ate my whole ginger salad, shrimp (which she normally won't touch), all her veggies, etc....and she liked the fire show too....definitely a big hit in her book!

Thanks for such a great time, we can't wait until you come back to visit again!

Monday, August 08, 2011

An Elmo Luau

On Saturday, we had a bday party for Katelyn...with an Elmo Luau theme. With an August birthday, I wanted to do something outside/water related...so there is the Luau portion...Katelyn loves Elmo, so we combine the two. It turned out pretty cute and we had a blast with all her little friends and their parents.


She decided she wanted to help me decorate!



Lily, Landon, Ana, Emery, Katelyn, Logan, Ana & Jackson








This time around when we sang Happy Birthday - she wasn't sure what to think...she gave us her signature "eye" and was shy about blowing out those candles. Logan ended up helping her out and once all the attention was off her, she talked non stop about singing Happy Birthday & getting a cupcake.







She is one lucky girl...she got to open even more presents from her friends & loved every bit of it. We thank you all for everything & are so thankful for great friends to share this special time with!


She may not remember this party, but we sure will. It was so much fun planning & seeing her light up with all the excitement, definitely worth it! Happy Birthday Sweetie Pie!

Friday, August 05, 2011

August 5, 2011 - 2 Years Old

2 Years ago at 1:50 PM, our sweet little angel baby was born.

We are so blessed to have her in our lives and look forward to all the fun things she has in-store for her life. We just pray that we do everything possible to give her the best opportunities in life. She is so special and has such a wonderful personality, I wonder what she will be when she grows up?

Here are a few pictures of the Birthday Girl on her big day.....

Good Morning, cupcake!


She LOVES Abby Cadabby...I've got some great videos of her opening these presents from her Aunt Lindsay & Uncle Greg and Mimi & Pops....she still carries them both around with her all day long - perfect present!


Grammy & Pappy got her a grocery cart, lots of books, etc...she loves this & has already sparked a lot of creativity. Too cute!

Aunt Cindy & Uncle Matt got her an actual working toy vacuum....I am so excited about this one. She is still a little afraid when I vacuum, but yet loves the vacuum at the same time. I'm hoping this will give her a way to help me and it won't be as scary/loud!

We headed to dinner at Cooper River to celebrate & she got her very own sundae (although Daddy & I couldn't let her eat it all by herself). She loved it when we sang Happy Birthday too her & has been singing it ever since. She did great at blowing out her candles and digging in!


Happy Birthday Katelyn Rae!

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Caressa's Captures

Here's a link to a slideshow of the photoshoot we had in San Antonio.

Turn up the volume & enjoy...

I absolutely LOVE them & can't wait to get the CD with all the pics. Now to decide which ones to print. What's your vote?