Halloween Part II

I bought Kaden these cute little felt stick on faces to decorate his three pumpkins with that we got at the pumpkin patch.  These felt stick on faces were at Target in the $1 bin.  They were so fun for him and he did a great job all by himself putting the face parts right were they go.

All ready to go to the Trunk or Treat on the square in town.

We stopped by the hospital to cheer up J.J. on our way to trick or treat.  She loved our little witch!

Baby girl had a very happy first Halloween. 

Halloween

I am behind!  :)

For Halloween we did lots of festive stuff this year with Kaden.

Kaden holding baby sis.  He loves her to pieces.

Kaden and Lewis.

Our little duck and pumpkin.  How cute is that?  I bought these Halloween costumes for our babies last year before I even knew what we were having.  So funny how they worked out!

Pumpkin patch.

 

Kaden and Lewis in their costumes!

Love these special memories for our kids.

Kallie’s Baptism

When Kallie was three months old we had her baptism service at church.  Our church has been such a blessing to our family. 

 

Talk about an emotional mess, I was bawling while the preacher carried Kallie all throughout our church congregation and they sang Jesus Loves Kallie to her.  Sweetest thing ever. 

  So proud of our baby girl.

From the earliest times, children and infants were baptized and included in the church. As scriptural authority for this ancient tradition, some scholars cite Jesus’ words, “Let the little children come to me…for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs” (Mark 10:14). However, a more consistent argument is that baptism, as a means of grace, signifies God’s initiative in the process of salvation. John Wesley preached “prevenient grace,” the grace that works in our lives before we are aware of it, bringing us to faith. The baptism of children and their inclusion in the church before they can respond with their own confirmation of faith is a vivid and compelling witness to prevenient grace.

This is Granny Cay, my step mom, who hand made Kallie’s gown.  So beautiful and special.

My Mom, three generations here.

This is J.J., Lance’s Mom.

This is Peepaw, My Dad.

This is Granddaddy, Lance’s Dad.

And, Grandpa Mark, my step dad was with us too.  So special that all Kallie’s grandparents were there for her special day.  So proud of you, Kallie Ann.

Four Months Old

Kallie Ann, you are growing so fast the last two weeks and changing every single day.  You have gained a lot of weight this past couple weeks and are starting to get those baby fat rolls.

You are really getting active with your hands, picking things up and getting them to your mouth.  You are starting to coo and verbalize sounds with us.  You get excited and crow out loud and laugh. 

You are eating a 6 oz bottle every 3-4 hours and rice cereal by spoon at night and sometimes in the morning.  You sleep all night long.  8 hours at least, you are a GREAT sleeper.  You are always happy unless your hungry, sleepy, or wet.  You are an easy baby.

I’m not sure what you weigh until we go for your 4 month well visit.  You have just went into 3-6 month clothes, and you still wear a 2 diaper.  Your hair is growing and we are seeing the red more and more each day.  You love your big brother and he adores you, hugging, holding and kissing you all the time.

Happy Four Months baby girl!  We love you so!

3 Months Already?

Kallie, you are growing way to fast for your Mommy.  You are so big and long.  I think your well past 25 inches long, and weight close to twelve and a half pounds.  You are so long and tall looking!  A bunch of clothes seem to be to small for you just because of them being to short for you.  You are wearing 3 month clothes, but can still wear a few of your 0-3 month things.  You wear a size 2 diaper, but not for long, they are getting snug.  You are eating a 6 oz bottle every 3-4 hours and sleeping 8 hours at night.  (Hallelujah!) 

These monthly stickers for her pictures came from a giveaway I won!  You can get your own right here at their website:     WATCH ME GROW STICKERS

Kallie, I love that your beautiful red hair is starting to grow and glow and show off!  People adore you everywhere we go with you.  You are the happiest baby and smile at everyone who talks to you. 

You will coo and blow bubbles and try to talk with anyone who will converse with you.  You love to kick and you are rolling from your back to your side now.  You LOVE your bath time, it’s your favorite.  But, you hate getting lotioned up afterwards.  You are just the prettiest baby we have ever seen.  And so happy all the time.  You are truly the best baby.  You love your swing and will happily swing and then fall asleep there. 

A quick flash comparison here:

Month 1,                    Month 2,                  Month3

Isn’t that crazy how fast a baby grows and changes?  These three short months have brought so much joy to our hearts, Kallie.  Your Daddy, brother and I adore you.  You are one LOVED little girl.  We enjoy every moment with you.  We love you baby girl!

Happy Three Months Kallie Ann!!!

Brother and Sister LOVE

I had an incredible hostess for one of my Thirty One parties last week, she went all out, so I took pictures.  I loved the food line up and all the fall decor.

This is my typical set up these days for a home party.

Her porch was so pretty!  Made me long to do things like this at my house one day.  Notice I said One Day.  This is not the season of life for time for things like this, but I love the way it looks.

This was my sweet hostess, what a fun party! 

I seriously get paid to attend parties and hang out with ladies and shop!  How cool is that?  I love my job and the people I meet through it.

This isn’t the best picture (she is asleep), but if you recall, this outfit was Kaden’s, given to us by my dear friend, Rochelle.  I love this little fuzzy warm cow suit, and I was so afraid she wouldn’t get to wear it because it is a 3 month outfit, but it turned cold Sunday morning, in the 50’s, so she wore it to church.  The picture below was Kaden in this outfit!

 

They are so different, yet so similar.  I can’t believe my baby boy is already this kid in the batman jacket below, where does the time go?  This was taken at church yesterday morning. 

I am so in love with my baby girl.

Kallie Ann is getting baptized at church next Sunday and we are transferring our membership to this new church.  So thankful to have a church home to raise our kids in.

Kaden and his Sissy before church started.  Kaden is starting Wonderful Wednesday’s at church this week.  They go from 6-8 p.m. and do more in depth activities, stories and songs about their Sunday lesson.  I’m so excited to see how he likes it and what he learns.  God is truly working on him already.

Kaden Angus can not get enough of his Sissy.  He wants to hold her and love on her and help me all the time with her.  He is the sweetest thing to her and she adores him already.  I hope he always adores his baby sister.  :)  He says things to her like, “Aren’t you the cutest?”  “Missy Prissy!”  and “Ittybittybottyboopboopboop!”  He’s a mess talking to her.  And, she LOVES him!

She is so content with her Bubba holding her, she never fusses.  It is true brother/sister love.  Does it get any sweeter?

They just hang out and talk.

He tells her everything.

She listens.

Today she sat in her Bombo chair for the first time and watched Bubba play in his room.  She loved being in his room.

And tonight, Daddy read them both a night time story.  My three loves all snuggled up and happy.  It’s moments like these that make all the hard days worth it.  I love you three!

And, I’m FINALLY caught up!!!!