Florida bound...

Tomorrow we begin our trek down to FL to visit Private First Class Hoover...it's only 13+ hours in the car with 4 adults, 1 baby, and all the $h!t that we carry with us. We will be stopping in Wilmington, NC to rent a minivan (cause we need more space then we have in any of our cars). The trip should be great, I have not seen Bob-O since Christmas break, and he has not met Lilly so that will be an adventure. We are planning to do most of the driving at night while Lilly is sleeping, but that means the adults will not have sleep like the should. Can't wait to post photos of all the shenanigans that occur while we are there. Wish us luck.....

Tutu's for you-you's!

I have found a new hobby, well at least a craft to pass sometime. I have taken up making tutu's (and hair bows to match). It all started when I wanted Lilly to be a ballerina for Halloween, and soon found out how to make tutu's on the internet. So I thought, maybe I have found something here. Now my house is full of tutu's, tulle, ribbon, and decoration. I only have one really model, and she is unable to sit or stand alone, so I am waiting for my good buddy Meg to bring her girls down for a modeling session (as one can sit and crawl, and the other can stand and walk). Above are a few shots of Lilly modeling, three different ones (she is such a good sport). Let me know what you think?!

Is it really possible?

So, we made the trek up to Raleigh this weekend for a baby shower for a good friend of mine who is 27 weeks preggers with twins (a boy and a girl). We had fun, and made the trek back home, only to find out this good friend of mine went in to labor is and currently battling the dregs of pre-term labor stopping drugs. We joked that when I went in to preterm labor at 33 weeks, that my baby shower in Raleigh caused it. BUT WE WERE ONLY JOKING! Now friend #2 has had the same problem. I think it is all just a coincidence, but still....kinda weird don't ya think?! We are only going to have showers at the end (REAL end of the pregnancy from now on).

On a serious note....send some "keep those babies in" vibes to my girl Diana....she could use all of the help she can get. They are pumping her full of Mag and from experience I can tell you that's some wicked stuff. Hopefully, they can stop the contractions and keep those babies in for a few more weeks, and if nothing else until tomorrow.

Water Baby!

So, I know babies like baths and such, but let me tell you Lilly LOVES the water with a capital L! Well, as long as it's not cold...has to be at least 85 degrees. On Sunday, we wanted to get some photos of us with Lilly by the water, so we went over to the sound (less wind), but there was a dead fish floating near by in the water and Fitz was not so keen on getting in there. So we took some photos (see first two) and then headed to the pool instead. In Lilly went and she loved it yet again. Fitz taught her how to blow bubbles, doggie paddle and how to jump in off the side. He as really cute and for his sake I am looking forward to her actually understanding what he is saying. But for now, we will just let her love the water.....Water Baby!

Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary!

Yesterday, was our 5th wedding anniversary and how times have changed. We spent the day thinking of where we were during the different times of the day.

We managed to 'sleep in' until 7am then we spent a lazy morning around the house, then we got to run some errands without Lilly (it was much quicker that way), then we did the unthinkable....we did dinner out ALONE, at 5:30pm-the time at which our wedding started. How romantic!! As for the gift, we looked up what the 5th year was and it's "wood" so we got a wooden porch swing. Now, Fitz gets to spend the day trying to put it up. He's so handy! As for news, just watching the Olympics. (Ironically, the Olympics started on our 5th anniversary...and I LOVE watching the Olympics). GO USA!!

She got an A+ from the doctor

Lilly had her 4 month check up today, and she did great! She showed the doctor all of her tricks ... cooing, babbling, grabbing fingers, bringing hands together, smiling, laughing, and of course crying! She is 23.5 inches long, with a 16 inch head, and weights 14.5 lbs....go mommy! The doctor is very impressed with her growth since she was so small at the start, but he is not at all concerned with her weight. He says that she will thin out once she starts moving...which will happen soon!! He was very happy with all of her "social skills" and says she is "right on track!" Thank goodness...for all those parents out there who worry about anything and everything having to do with their kids...here's to chubby, healthy babies...and all the things they will become!!