2 months - oh my!

Once again I have let way too much time go by without updating the blog! It seems like everytime I sit down and get ready to update, someone needs me. Oh well, such is this wonderful life! :) So much has happened since my last real update that I don't know how I will ever catch up, but I will try very hard over the next few days. Bear with me, please! :)

First Food

Since Sarah Kate turned 6 months old on Monday and has started showing interest when we eat, I decided that it was time to start introducing real food. Tonight was our first attempt, and her first food was bananas! I had some that were getting very ripe, so I mashed some up for her. She didn't know what to think! She only ate a couple of bites and then she was over it, but she did really well for her first time!

Sarah Kate is 6 months old!

I can hardly believe how quickly time is going by these days. It just does not seem real that it has been 6 months since my little princess was born! She has changed so much during that time. She has such a personality already! She loves to watch Dakoda, and shrieks and "talks" to him often, trying to get his attention. She is always smiling and giggling, and she loves attention - in fact, she demands it often! We just love every single minute with her, and we are so thankful that she is a part of our family!

My friend Kate is a very talented designer of knit hats, paci leashes, and diaper covers, among other things. She is currently offering her first giveaway - enter to win a free hat, or paci leash here. You can also visit her website, http://www.tottoppersshop.com.

Here is an adorable University of Tennessee hat that she made for Sarah Kate. (She can do any team, although I don't know why anyone would be a fan of any other team besides the VOLS! ;))

Just like Daddy

Since Sarah Kate was born, everyone has said that she looks and acts a lot like her Daddy. Here is a picture of her sucking her thumb today, and a picture of Darren sucking his when he was a little boy. So cute!

Happy 2nd Birthday Dakoda!

It is hard for me to believe that my baby boy turned 2 on Saturday. It doesn't seem like it has been that long since we brought him home from the hospital. He is such a blessing in our lives, and we thank the Lord everyday for him. Happy Birthday my beautiful boy!!! We love you!

An update...finally!

I can't believe how long it has been since I posted! I've really been slacking. I promise I will try to do better. :) Let's see...what are we up to these days?


Sarah Kathleen is 3 months old now. She is a very happy and alert little girl. She loves to "talk" to her Mommy and Daddy and watch her big brother play. Her favorite activities are playing and rolling around on her activity mat. She has a big personality, and definitely knows what she wants. And if she's not happy, watch out - she's got a great set of lungs, and she's not afraid to use them!


Dakoda will be 2 years old on May 30! I can't believe my baby boy is turning 2 already. It seems like just yesterday I was preparing for his birth, and then I blinked and I was planning his 1st birthday party, and now all of a sudden I'm planning his 2nd! Time sure flies.... Dakoda is changing and growing up a little more everyday. He is extremely independent now, especially when it comes to eating. His favorite foods these days are strawberries, blueberries, yogurt, Lil' Crunchies, pb&j, hamburgers, chicken, french fries, pasta salad, and Fruit Loops. He's still not a very big vegetable eater, but we are working on that. He is in love with Mickey Mouse, and watches Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at least once a day. He LOVES playing outside, so we have really been missing the nice weather these past couple of rainy weeks. We are very excited that the sun has decided to come out for a while! He also still really loves to play ball, and is even getting pretty good at catching it. Overall, he is just the sweetest little guy I know, and I love him to pieces!

Darren has been at his new job at ORNL for 2 weeks now, and is really enjoying it. I am really enjoying having him home by 4 pm everyday!