Where has the time gone?

I cannot believe that I will be going back to work next week, I am already starting to feel the effects! I have enjoyed being home with my two wonderful children so much and I wish I could stay home with them all the time, but there are bills to pay, right? Blake continues to love riding his bike and he is very good at it, he is quite a dare-devil if you ask me, I think he may participate in the x-games one day! Chandler is almost 3 months old and is starting to develop her own little personality. She has a huge smile with dimples that she gives when you talk to her and her eyes are dark blue. She LOVES to eat, much like her brother, inhaling about 30 ounces a day! I continue to be amazed at Blake and how well he has done with his little sister. He has gotten use to her crying although he still does not like it much at all, he would prefer her to get up and play with him! Josh and I love watching these two beautiful children grow and develop, we are truly blessed in so many ways. Here are some recent pictures of them...

Chandler: 10 weeks old

Doing a little tummy time and learning to push my head up.

Still LOVES bath time.

Blake had pajama day at school, he is showing me his muscles here.

Loving her new swing.

My son...never a dull moment!

Riding his bike (fyi..we did finally get a hair cut this past weekend, this is before obviously!)

Merry Christmas!!!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Blake was super excited about Santa this year which made it a lot of fun for Josh and I. We are looking forward to many Christmas's filled with excited by our 2 precious babies. Here are some photos of Christmas day...

Blake and Chandler (8 weeks)

Mommy and Chandler

Great-granddaddy, Pops, with Chandler.

Great-grandmommy with Chandler

Sweet little girl.

Blake trying out his new bike from Santa.

Enjoying his new wooden Chuggington track

His very own crane!

Checking everything out Christmas morning.

What is better than a Lighting McQueen school bus?

Uncle John with Chandler

Showing us her sweet smile.

Catching Up...

It has been a crazy 2 months but a fun one at that! It is hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone and a new year is upon us. We enjoyed having mom, dad and uncle John with us at Christmas along with Josh's mom and dad. Blake had a BIG time and was REALLY excited about Santa this year so it was a lot of fun for Josh and I. Leading up to Christmas we enjoyed time at home under the tree (as you can see below) and a trip to Roper Mountain to see the Christmas lights. I hoped to make it back to Hollywild this year but I think it will have to wait until next. Here are some pictures of the past month.....

Congrats Uncle John, lineman of the year. Here he is with mom and dad at his last football banquet. It is hard to believe he is a senior this year!!!

Blake loving on the elves at DeeDee's house at Thanksgiving.

Chandler smiling at G-max.

My sweet little girl.

Here is big brother Blake showing Chandler the Christmas tree and scene underneath.

Blake LOVED the train this year, he spent lots of time making it go around and around, blowing its whistle and all!

Our newest addition, Oreo! Yes, this kitten appeared on our doorstep one day and has not left yet, Blake loves him so I took him to the vet and I guess he is now ours:)

These are pictures from the Roper Mountain lights we enjoyed with GiGi and G-max.

Here is Blake at his school Christmas party, check out that hair!! Yes, I let my son go to school with hair like that, it beats the battle I would endure if I tried to lay it flat!

Sporting his new hat from the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Say Cheese!!!!!

Sweet girl

More time under the tree....

It is bath time...she LOVES her baths before bedtime.

My two blessings..

Not a big fan of Santa....yet!