Over half a year...

Our sweet girl,

You are now 7 months old. That big one year old mark is edging its way closer and closer. Mommy isn't ready and sidenote neither is daddy! Each day with you is different and I love that! I'm so thankful for the opportunity to stay at home with you. I get to watch you learn and grow. You're so observant and just take it all in, I love watching you experience things for the first time. You're sitting up now for long periods of time. You're slowly learning how to sit yourself up. It's a little harder if you're coming from being flat on your back. Speaking of that you HATE being on your back these days. This makes diaper/clothes changes a little more difficult as before I can reach over and grab a diaper you're on your belly.

This month you celebrated your first Easter, stuck you tootsies in the sand for the first time and LOVED it--just like your momma--,you enjoyed being outside and supervising mommy and daddy doing yard work, spent your first multiple nights away from mommy and daddy, 3 to be exact you did just fine mommy barely survived.

We fall more in love with you every single day and it's truly an honor being your mommy and daddy. We praise the Lord for you our precious gift.


You're doing great with solids. So far you've decided you don't like peas, you love sweet potatoes, bananas, squash, and oatmeal. We're doing a food a week!

You've also learned how to blow bubbles and enjoy doing so with not only slobber but food as well. Last week you, mommy, and the dog were all covered peas. 

You also took your first trip to the ZOO. You weren't interested in any of the animals but we had a great day with family.


-Thanks to an icky rash in your diaper area we made a trip to the doctor you are the teeniest girl weighing in at a whopping 13.8 pounds. Making you in the fourth percentile for weight.

-Size 2 diapers

-6 month clothing

-5 6 oz bottles a day. You've picked up your momma's reflux gene. We call you spit up queen. I do laundry too many times during the week, you're so worth it though.


-Crawling is in our very near future and baby proofing needs to happen. NOW.

You got to see your Auntie Jess twice this month. Mommy was just as excited as you were.

The day we all wore peas. Mommy doesn't like peas either, I don't blame you sweet thing.

We got to have a special lunch date with pop! He found out that he doesn't have to continue chemo treatment. Praise the Lord!

 

We love you to the moon baby girl! Thank you Lord for this precious gift!

Four Things

Four Nicknames

Sarah Bear, Legs, Sarrow, Sis

Four Jobs I've Had

Sales Assoicate-Bridal Mart, Nanny--Kano Family and Gravely Family, Wife and Mommy.

Four Movies I've Watched More Than Once

Steel Magnolias, Love Actually, Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman. 

Four Things In My Purse

Paci's, Keys, Wallet, Lip gloss.

Four Books I Would Recommend 

Redeeming Love, The Help, Love and Respect, Captivating

Four Cars I've Driven
Nissan Maxima, Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner.

Four Places I've Visited

Chicago IL, Punta Cana Dominican Republic, New York, DC

Four Places To Visit On My Bucket List

Greece, Italy, Spain, and England.

Four Of My Favorite Foods

Pasta, Chocolate, Ice Cream, and Pizza. 

Four TV Shows I Watch

Scandal, Downton Abbey, Golden Girls, and 19 Kids and Counting. 

Four Things I'm Looking Forward To In 2015

Family time, growing my Stella and Dot business, beach trips, and celebrating life with the ones I love!

Easter 2015

One of my favorite times of the year is Easter. Maybe it's the dawn of the new season, the extra family time, or remembering why we celebrate it in the first place. Praise the Lord He rose just like He said He would. That's the incredible thing about our Savior, He ALWAYS does what He says He's going to do. Pretty amazing right? That a man who was blameless, sinless, perfect, and holy took it upon Himself to die for me. What a beautiful gift, what a wondrous love.

Good Friday 2014 vs. Good Friday 2015. 16 weeks pregnant. 6 months post baby. INSANE. How has it already been a year. Oh yeah and the previous year was our bachelor/bachelorette weekend. Wrap yo mind around that one, because I'm having a hard time doing so. 

This Easter we spent it at one of our most favorite places Ocean Isle Beach! We packed up a loaded the car Wednesday night so we could hit the road early Thursday morning around her first nap time. She only slept about an hour but was a champ the whole car ride! Daddy played golf once we got down there and I hit up the grocery store with my mom and aunts. Pop-Pop was on C duty. We came home to find them both fast asleep in the recliner. Such a win. We took a nice two mile walk with cousin Elana. We had a yummy dinner, put the babe to bed, and spent time with everyone.

Friday was absolutely GORGEOUS! High in the mid 70's, loads of sunshine, and a nice breeze. We took another walk. Mommy and daddy got some alone time and explored the beach. Then took a nice nap in the Eno outside on the deck. It was phenomenal. We also took Caroline on the beach for a little toes in the sand time. This isn't her first time on the beach but it was warm enough this go around to let her enjoy it. I think she's going to be a beach bum like her mommy and daddy.  We then went out to eat for a big family dinner at one of our favorite restaurants Boundary House!

Saturday was kind of cloudy so us girls went to see Cinderella, if you haven't seen it yet I suggest you do! It was amazing! Again, pop-pop was in charge of Tiny Child. Pop got some quality snuggle time with little bit and I don't think either one of them was complaining one bit. Derik got to play golf again, the way to his heart is through a golf swing, I'm convinced. 

The Easter bunny came to visit! Ok, 4 bunnies came to visit her and we've yet to see Nana Easter bunny. Let's face it. The girl is rotten. She was way more interested in the tissue paper, mommy may have been a little more excited. She also enjoyed eating the bunny. Please excuse the no shower look, this was around 7am. 

It was a wonderful weekend, we had the best time. We laughed so hard, ate way too much, and we got to sleep. We had certain baby-nappers come in our room when someone would wake up. Thanks MiMi and Pop. We slept in until almost 9 and it was glorious. I hope all of y'all had a wonderful Easter weekend! He has risen indeed!

Sarah