Update on us

Hello everyone! Sorry it's been awhile since I last posted something on my blog..we've been very busy!! So many of you have already heard we found a nice house in Bella Vista, AR to rent and we are moving at the end of March. We are so excited to have found such a lovely home and can't wait to move all of our stuff into it! April 1st and 2nd are the days we will be moving and luckily we have our wonderful families to help us. The house is located up in the hills and surrounded by trees. There are other houses around, however they aren't too close. The house is 3 bedroom and will be perfect for us. Here are a few pictures many of you have already seen, but I'll post them anyway.




Recently we just bought a new couch and loveseat. There's nothing wrong with our other couch, however we wanted something that would fit easier in our living room. So now we are trying to sell that one and so far it seems there's a few people interested. Our new couch is a chocolate brown color we thought would look really nice in our new house.


We also just ordered Breckyn's baby bed. It's a beautiful dark expresso color. She's been sleeping in her bassinet since we brought her home and is finally starting to outgrow it. I'm sure she'll be happy to stretch out in her new baby bed when it comes! Here's what it looks like (it's really small!).

Breckyn just recently started playing in her bouncer. She looks so cute sitting in it. She has yet to bounce up and down in it.



Breckyn likes to watch Ashlyn..she's reaching for her hair.

Last weekend we went to visit grandma Rhonda and Pepa. Ashlyn got to make cupcakes with grandma and did a wonderful job. Grandma Ann, aunt Linda, uncle Randy, and Heather came to visit over the weekend. It was nice seeing everyone as we haven't seen them since Christmas. It was also nice just spending the weekend with grandma Rhonda and Pepa.







This weekend we've just been relaxing at home, watching the snow fall, however I believe it's starting to melt now. Grandma Becky and Taylor came over today to spend some time with us. Can't wait for nice spring weather once again so we can play outside! This week is our Spring Break, so that means it will be very slow at work. Maybe I'll have some time to pack boxes! Hope everyone enjoys their week!

Weekend with Grandpa Steve

This weekend the family got to spend Saturday and Sunday with Grandpa Steve. We were so happy to see him as we haven't seen him since Breckyn was born. Grandpa arrived Friday night around 9:30 and spent Friday and Saturday night in Ashlyn's bed and Ashlyn slept in her sleeping bag nearby. Ashlyn was super excited to see Grandpa and enjoyed playing with Grandpa Steve all weekend outside. Ashlyn got to fly her first kite as the wind was blowing pretty good on Saturday. We all took a turn with the kite. Ronnie and I haven't flown a kite since we were kids. It was nice lounging on the grass on a warm Saturday afternoon. We then took a stroll in the park near our house. It was Breckyn's second time being outside. She didn't really enjoy it too much and we left early. Before we left, however, we took a picture of our family on the bridge. On Sunday Taylor joined us and Grandpa Steve and the kids played outside most of the day while Breckyn and I stayed in. We are so glad to have spent the weekend with Grandpa and can't wait for his return on Easter weekend!

A 3 month update

Breckyn is already 3 months old! She's been very busy these days as she's more alert and as Ronnie says "ready to party". Breckyn has been very interested in her toys as she likes to "bat" at them and grab them with her little hands. As you can see in one of her pictures she has a hold of one of her rattles. We've been doing a lot of "tummy time" in which Breckyn enjoys for a few minutes. She is able to hold her head up almost 90 degrees. What a big girl! At daycare they put her in a seat for infants that helps them sit up and she holds her head up very well. Breckyn continues to smile but has yet to laugh. She "talks" a lot in the mornings after her bottle. We're not sure how much she weighs or how long she is, but we're guessing she's gained a few pounds as she's been eating 6 oz. per feeding. Ashlyn is enjoying her more as she talks to Breckyn and continues to read her books. We're are so blessed with our two wonderful daughters. Ashlyn has been learning how to rhyme words and say "opposites". She is such a helpful big sister as she sometimes feeds Breckyn on our car rides home.
Here is Breckyn in her 3 month picture with her teddy.

With big sister, Ashlyn

I can hold my rattle all by myself!

A Weekend of Fun

I can't believe how fast time is going by as February is already ending and Breckyn is almost 3 months old! We've done some fun things since I last posted on my blog. Last Sunday we took the kids to "Precious Moments" in Carthage and spent some time looking around at all the pretty statues and chapel. Ashlyn seemed to enjoy our time there, however we wished it would have been sunny that day. I'm sure we would have enjoyed it more if we didn't have to walk in the rain over to the chapel! Next time we'll plan a little better and go when it's warm and sunny and can take a nice stroll through the park. We bought Ashlyn a little heart-shaped jewelry box with her birth stone on top of it as a memento.

Here we are in front of a huge statue inside the gift shop.

Next we braved the lunch-time crowd at Chuck-E-Cheese's to have some pizza and play games. Breckyn and I sat at the table and watched while Ronnie and Ashlyn played games.

On Friday Ashlyn had a "surprise" at daycare. Two clowns came and put on a 30 minute show for the kids and the kids all got to participate. Ashlyn said her favorite part of it was helping the clowns with a magic trick. She really liked the lady clown's heart dress and clown make-up and thought the guy clown was really goofy. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get any pictures as I was at work, but it sounds like she had a good time!

This Saturday we went to Tulsa for cousin Paisley's 1st birthday party. It was a long car ride there and back as Breckyn decided she didn't want to rest and cried most of the car ride. We had a good time visiting with family and watching Paisley dive into her cake and open presents. Ashlyn played with a bunch of little girls that were at the party. There was a "tree house" type thing in the building where the girls spent most of their time. They took Paisley's tissue paper and decorated the "tree house". It was nice to get out of the house and go somewhere for the day. Thanks Brandon and Taylor for a fun-filled afternoon!

Ashlyn playing dominoes at Brandon and Taylor's house. Grandma Becky taught her to place them next to each other and then push one to knock them all down. She could spend hours doing this!


Since the weather is really nice today, Ronnie had to work at the golf course. I got to take the girls outside after being cooped up in the house for so long! Ashlyn rode her bike, practiced hitting balls with her golf clubs, and colored with side-walk chalk and blew bubbles. Breckyn and I walked around and enjoyed the sun.





One day Ashlyn was laying beside Breckyn on the bed and I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures of them.




Breckyn looked too cute sleeping with her arms up by her head :)

Photo Shoot

Today my mom and Taylor came over to visit and my mom of course brought her camera. Ashlyn has been sick the last couple of days so it's good to see her feeling well again. We've decided to spend the weekend relaxing at home. Here's some pictures my mom took of the girls...

Grandma Becky got Breckyn a little floppy hat.





Ashlyn's wearing Grandma Becky's cowboy hat and her pink boots Grandma Rhonda and Pepa got her.





Ashlyn also decided that she was ready to change Breckyn's diaper for the first time. Of course, it had to be a wet diaper not a poopy diaper. It was the first and probably the last time she'll change diapers as she didn't enjoy it much :) Breckyn looks happy though!