Pumpkin Patch 2013..

On sunday, we decided to take the girls to the pumpkin patch with my parents.  We went last year and I   said then I wanted to make it a yearly tradition.  We love old baker farm and B loves anything outside, so I knew she would have some fun.  I wasn't sure how the weather would hold up.. it called for rain that afternoon but we got there as early as we could and left right before the rain. Yay! It ended up being the perfect day.. wasn't too hot (although we were still sweating and there was no sun) and it wasn't too crowded either.  Maggie was a trooper for her first experience and I couldn't help but smile as we were riding on the tractor to pick our pumpkin.  These are the days I dreamed about since I was a little girl.. taking my two girls to the pumpkin patch.  Who knew God would grant my wish.  My mom always said when I was a little girl I would say, "Are we making memories?" and I hope my girls always know that we are making memories.  So thankful for my parents and time together with family. We made some great memories and my heart is extremely full.  Blessed to be these sweet girls mama.

My two sweet pumpkins

Trying to pick up the biggest one..

Love this one!

She loves these tractors.. wouldn't get off of them!

Sweet love..

She wasn't having it..

Love this one too.. wow at all the pumpkins

She found her one!

Loves her mimi!

fun with mimi and pops

an attempt at a pic on the hay ride..

Love my sweet girl..

Daddy and his 2nd love

family pic 2013..don't know what I'm doing....

Love this one too!

And..

What a difference a year makes...

2012 on the tractor...

School and Catch up...

Life these days is busy, crazy, fun and sometimes hectic..but I wouldn't have it any other way.   I've neglected the blog lately, but I hope to catch up soon.  I still have to do Maggie's 7 month post before she turns 8 months.  wow!!  Can we just freeze time for a bit?  We are getting into the routine of Burkleigh going to MDO two days a week and she is finally starting to come around.  The first few weeks she cried some but by last week, she was reaching for her teacher to hold her when we walked inside.  I knew she would like it.. it just took time.  She has gotten all good notes and I look forward to reading those each day.  She loves her teachers and when I ask her about her day she always says, "Yep"   Silly girl!  "Did you have a good day?  Did you play outside?  Did you sing?  Did you color?  Were you a sweet girl?  She can be a handful these days but SO sweet and funny too.  I do love this age and I want to remember it all!

This was day 2 of school.. she still cried when I left but not as bad.

She loves Pete the Cat so we bought one for her teachers.  Loves this one! Can't wait for the other new ones to come out.

After school treat... yummy milkshake!

(and now she thinks she needs one EVERY time I pick her up from school.) She doesn't forget a thing.

Her note from day 2!  Yay!

I hosted a Matilda Jane party at my house a few Sundays ago. Love looking at all their cute stuff.  It is so different and soft.  Wears well, washes well and most importantly is comfy. The girls modeling a little MJ from the spring.  Can't wait to get our new fall things!

Burkleigh feeding Maggie her popsicle.  She loves a popsicle!

This was the 3rd day of school and I got this sweet text from her teacher.  She was having fun doing her school work.  =)

The fourth day was red, white and blue day and thats when I think she started coming out of her little shell.  Her teacher texted me these four pics of her.  Look at that cheesy smile and the bottom left one she is dancing.  

I think school is off to a great start for Burkleigh!

Last weekend we celebrated our cousin Reagan's 2nd birthday!

B loves baby Kendal!

Happy Birthday Reagan!

Nana and the girls with the daddies trailing in the backgound.  

We love Aunt Jodi

Reagan got a car like Burkleigh's.  I'm sure she will love it!

The girls have been enjoying some outside time too! Sweet Mags is loving sitting in the car and driving.  She can honk the horn and loves to be outside!

We love our pink cars!  

I love this pic of the girls playing together.  Melts my mommy heart!

Still can't believe they are both mine....blessed!

I finally got a night out with my besties for a late b'day dinner! It was so fun and I'm so thankful for another year to spend with them.  They are the best friends a girl could have!!

Meet the teacher and First day of MDO

Last Thursday we went to meet the teacher day at burkleighs new school. I was very nervous about it since I have not left her with anyone other than family. She is a very shy little girl and is very cautious with new situations so I knew it was probably going to be a little rough for her, but I felt like she needed to go. She did pretty well that day. She still cried some but not too bad since I was right there with her. We've also been talking to her a lot about school and her teachers and we have even gone up there some to play on the playground and she has loved that! I finally got a small little smile out of her after we met her teachers and went to the playground. Sweet girl!! I couldn't get one of her and her teachers though.

Then we went to publix and got a yummy cupcake for a surprise.

  Here she is today all ready for her first day of school!  Makes my mommy heart sad...I can't believe she is growing up so fast! I'm not ready for her to start school but I know she will grow to enjoy it and learn a lot and make new friends. It will be good for her. I just like having her with me all day. :)

She was so big girl this morning when we were taking pictures. I was so glad she was cooperating and seemed happy about going. Even lovey went to school with her and I think she held on to him all morning! She cried a little when I left her and I cried too but not until I got in the car and then I left when I knew she would be ok. Her teachers are really sweet and I know she will learn to love it. Her note today said she had a great first day and she loved the playground and music. :) which of course  those are her favorites!!  

  

Here's to a great year in 2K with mrs Kim and mrs Tiffany. We are very proud of you and look forward to seeing your growth this year. I can't believe how big girl you are!! We love you very much! Sniff...sniff...

Weagle weagle...

Warrrrrr eagle!!!! It's time for some football and the girls were ready to cheer on our team!

Maggie's first auburn game!

We celebrated the kickoff of football season with yummy football shaped donuts! 

B is also learning the "war eagle hey" cheer and she is too cute swinging her arm around and saying some of it. IM hoping we have a better season than last year but regardless of the outcomes we will still be cheering out team on.

A month of fun..

I've been a horrible blogger lately. Wow.. time just gets away from me.  We've had a good August.. can't believe its almost over!  It's been a hot, busy and fun month.  Here's a few pics from the past few weeks as I try to catch up on life..

Sweet sisters playing one morning..

We took a family trip to the waterfall down the street.  B loved getting her toes wet and was fascinated by it.

We celebrated my birthday the night before with my mom and Nanny at Cracker Barrel.  

My birthday was a few weeks ago and it was another good one.  The big 35! Wow.. mom took the girls and I to lunch and then I got to spend the afternoon running around and getting my toes done while the girls took naps.  That night, my parents took us to dinner since Jamie was working late.  Hopefully soon, the hubs and I can celebrate.  I can't wait to use my gift certificate to the spa that Jamie gave me...I hope to make a full day out of it soon!!

The girls and I on my birthday

We have also been using essential oils on our feet and B is loving it and so is Mags.  This one is peace and calming and it helps the girls to sleep better.  There is something for all ailments and I am loving trying them all out on me too.  They really do work! Thank you to my bestie for telling me all about them.

We had a play date with our cousins, Reagan and Kendal.  B and R had fun playing kitchen and eating lunch together.  Love that our girls get to grow up together and they are not too far away from us.  

B and R are 3 months apart and Maggie and Kendal are 4 months apart.  Sweet girls!

We took a trip to the zoo last week with our friends The Sumners.  It wasn't too hot and it wasn't crowded since school is back in.  It actually started to rain on us as we were getting ready to go.  We had a fun day! Love sweet friends like these.

Burkleigh decided a few weeks ago that she wanted her toes and nails painted.  I've tried to do it before but she would have NOTHING to do with it.  So, I just waited.  She doesn't really like you to mess with her hands or feet so I was really shocked when she brought me the nail polish and said, "Like Momma's."  So sweet.. such a big girl!

We've been sporting some pontytails lately and I love them!  We've had a couple of fun pool days out back!

Mags liked it too!

We also took our first trip to the McWane Center with our friends Carson and Ella Grace and Emmalyn.  We had a fun day playing together!

I love this pic of the girls..  soo sweet!

Burkleigh starts MDO for the first time in a few weeks.  We go this week to meet the teacher.  I'm praying it all goes smoothly.. I know its going to be difficult on both of us, mainly on B but I think it will be good for us.  If you think about it, say a little prayer for us on Thursday morning.  We've gone to the school several times and played on the playground and I keep talking to her about school and how much fun she is going to have.  We're gonna go to the bookstore this week and get some "school books too and I hope it won't be as tramatic as I think it might be.  I'm just not sure she's so ready for this but when are we ever.  Being a mommy is hard!!

Maggie Charles is 6 months old..

Oh My Goodness.. How is it your half birthday already?

I'm in denial you are 6 months.  I want my last baby to stay little forever.

YOu are growing too fast and getting so big too!

You weigh 17.9 1/2 lbs.  

You are 26 1/4' tall

Your head is 16 1/2 

You are in the 75th percentile for weight and height.  35th percentile for you head.

When we went for your 6 mo. checkup last week you also had a recheck for your ear infection. 

You've had 2 already.. =( but this one was clear so I'm praying you don't get anymore.

You don't have any teeth yet but you are working on some.

You wear a size 3 diaper and you wear mostly 6 months clothes but some 9 mo. too.

You can now sit up by yourself.. you still topple over a little but you have pretty good balance.

You can finally roll over and you are are good at it.

You have started eating solids but your little belly has been having some issues so we're still trying to work it all out.  We've increased your reflux meds so hopefully that will help some too.

You've tried sweet potatoes, pears, peaches, apples and a little carrots.  You weren't crazy about the carrots.

You love your Bumbo and you love to sit up and look around.

Your favorite toy is your Sophie and our little bug rattle.  He always makes you smile.

YOu are drinking anywhere from 5-8 oz of milk. Usually the bigger bottle in the am and night and smaller bottles during the day.  YOu go about every 4 hours.

YOu sleep ok.  Not great.. you go down around 8 and usually get up once in the night.

I'm trying to sleep train you but its hard.

You are not crazy about your bed.. you liked the rock n play so much so we're working on sleeping in your bed for naps and bed.

You are a cat napper. You usually take a am nap for about an hr. and sometimes a lunch nap but usually just an afternoon nap for about 2 hours.

You think your sissy is so funny and you love to laugh at her and just watch her.

She loves to play with you too.

You are chewing on everything and everything goes in your mouth.

YOu love water and drinking out of a cup.

You love to watch Barney and you love Burkleigh's mobile in her bed.

You will just talk and talk to it.

You love your feet and grabbing your toes.

You love when I try to "get you" and you will just laugh and smile.

You are a sweet baby and you are usually always smiling.

Hopefully we can figure out your tummy issues.

one month, two months, three months and four months

 A little comparison..

Here's Burkleigh at 6 months.. she only weighed 14 lbs M is definitely our chunky baby and I love it!

I'm beginning to see some similarites in them but M looks a lot like me and my niece Hannah.