Catch Up!

ARG! I can't figure out why this stuff won't cut and paste! Well............

The first three pictures are of Ava and Molly getting warm after playing in the snow! Cozy and watching Scooby Doo!

One of Molly giving Ava a hug

One of me getting ready to throw a snow ball at Molly..... eh heh heh

Molly making a snow "fairy" (snow angels are so last year)

Cleaning Nana's Car

And one "cleaning" Nana's walkway


ANYWAYS. Molly had a blast. She wanted to go out all day long! And she is still asking about where all the snow went! I guess she will have a great time in Missouri!

Baby David turns One!

I thought since it has been a [whole] year; I would post a little vintage David!

Here we are still in the hospital - I love the way newborns sleep with their hands about their heads. :)
I took this one with my mom about a week after he was born (and then played with it a little in photoshop)


So now that I'm all sentimental now.... Back to the party!

Having "cut and paste" issues right now... so sorry for the order!

Enjoying his cupcake!


It was soo funny. You know how adults close their eyes and savor food as they eat it?
Well check out this little guy. Apparently chocolate cupcakes = heaven. {Obviously!}






It was so much fun to celebrate with all our local family! We all had a wonderful time! I can't believe how big he is getting!

At birth: 7lbs 9 oz
One year: 24 lbs

Has 4 [and 1/2] teeth
Crawls and cruises - stood by himself for about 30 seconds @ his party though!
Has had his first hair cut and dentist appointment
Loves to follow his sister around (already the typical little brother!)
Plays in my cabinets (in my pots and pans)
Will crawl up to Mama and Daddy to give kisses
Demands to feed himself. No more baby food here!
Steals cups with chocolate milk in them
Loves his stuffed tiger and alligator

Happy Birthday to my baby boy!

Kansas City!

In approximately 25 weeks (!!!) Our little southern family will be moving north! We are so excited to start this new chapter in our lives! I know we will miss being so close to family and friends, but there seems to be TONS to do in KC!

Jamon is of course excited about starting school .......


I'm sure he will want to see some pro football, or baseball, or soccer..... or even hockey if we drive to St Louis........




I'm pretty sure that what he is most excited about is the FOOD!!!! Yummy KC BBQ here we come!


Since I plan on returning to my "true" career (Stay at Home Momma!) {YAAAAAYYY for ME!}
I have found soo many things to do with the kiddos!


I know it will be a few years but the American Girl HQ is in KC. Molly and I will have a blast there one day!

There are multiple children's museums and art galleries..................

There is a zoo............
Even a chocolate factory we can tour!
Some cool farms and old towns to play around in (apparently a Renaissance Fair too;)

BUT! (and call me a dork but oh well)I am most excited because the church is building a TEMPLE in Kansas City! I am so stinking excited! I have never lived within 90 miles of a temple and I hope I get to visit it often! It is still under construction - maybe we will even get to go to the dedication! Sheesh - it makes me a little giddy even thinking about it! :)


So - now you know of all the fun things we can do when you come to visit!

2011

Happy New Years!

2010 Happenings:

• We add sweet Baby David to our little family!
• Meaghan finally finds a full time JOB after waiting forever for a LA license
• Jamon graduates from LSUS with a BA is psychology
• Miss Molly turns 2
• We move into our apartment in Shreveport
• We gain a wonderful sis-in-law AND a handsome nephew!
  
• Jamon becomes Mister Mom of the Year :)
• Meaghan gets the bestest birthday gift of all - A KitchenAid Mixer!
  
• We had lots of fun doing things as a family this year; fireworks on July 4th, swimming, Easter egg hunting, playing at lots of different, parks, going to the pumpkin patch, visiting family, trick or treating, Christmas in Winnsboro and too much else to list!!!
• Jamon is accepted into the medical school at KCUMB

It's amazing when I think of all the ways we were blessed this year! It is so true that the Lord knows us individually; and that he will always bless us in ways that we don't expect!

I can't wait to see what 2011 holds for our family!

The letter that made my year!

Let me give you a recap of last week.

Monday Dec 13, 2010 1:00 pm

Meaghan: "Jamon, have you checked the mail yet?"
Jamon : " No Meaghan, I've told you, they said it wouldn't be here until the 15th."
Meaghan: "Well, go check for me anyways - maybe it will get here early!"
Jamon: " Whatever, okay I will"

1:30 pm

Jamon: "It wasn't there, sorry:
Meaghan: "Dang, well it will probably come tomorrow!"
Jamon: "Did you even hear what I said about the 15th?"

Tuesday Dec 14, 2010 - Repeat

Wednesday Dec 15, 2010 - Repeat

Thursday Dec 16, 2010 - Repeat

Friday Dec 17, 2010 - Repeat

Sprinkle in a couple of near nervous break downs.
Sleepless nights
My mom and I driving Jamon crazy.
Meaghan on edge the ENTIRE week.
Jamon cool as a cucumber.

Jamon: "I called the admissions office. They mailed the letters Wednesday."
Meaghan: "Okay, whew! I was getting a little freaked out!"
Jamon: " A little?"

IT FINALLY CAME TODAY!


Jamon let me open the letter. The only word I saw was that "Congratulations!" Imagine lots of jumping up and down, hugs and kisses, tears (from me!) and phone calls or texts to everyone we know!

I know some of the hardest and most stressful years of our lives are headed our way; but right now it's just amazing! I am so proud of Jamon!