OK, So...It is now May 2010, and we are official Texans. We have made the move to Tyler into an apartment with the intent of staying there for a year. haha. Yeah right! That didn't happen! I am 5 months pregnant with little Emma Claire, and we feel like we are in the middle of a whirlwind!
We quickly get Gracie enrolled in daycare and Scott and I both commute to Shreveport to work. Yuck. That's what happens when you sell your house MUCH sooner than expected! lol. That's ok, though! This "problem" was much better than being stuck with a house that wouldn't sell! So we just rolled up our sleeves and did what we had to do! In my spare time I am studying for the Texas pharmacy law test, so that I can get a job in this state!
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| So Funny!! She keeps up laughing! May 2010 |
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| cheese head!! June 2010 |
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| July 2010 |
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| so prissy July 2010 |
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| hehe August 2010 |
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| LOVE my boots!! Aug 2010 |
So by August we have purchased a house. So much for staying in an apartment for a year! ha! We closed on Aug 3rd, and the race was on to get unpacked and settled by the time EC was born. Somehow, some way....we got it done. (I HATE unpacking!!!! lol)
Before we knew it, it was time. Our family would increase by one! =))
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| Aunt Jo with her second niece! =) |
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| Grammie and EC |
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| Back when her hair was DARK! |
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| Pappy's got his hands full! |
So we stayed in the hospital exactly 24 hours and we begged to be turned loose! So, away we went. Thankfully my parents and my sister came out to Tyler to help me out a bit. It's a good thing because We had EC on Thursday, left the hospital on Friday, and Scott had to go back to work Saturday night. Boo. =(
Gracie had a ball playing with Gram and Pap, though. They definitely bring out her wild side!!
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| Not exactly tickled about the bath |
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| Ahhhhh....that's better. The swaddle |
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| Gracie was enjoying pappy's shoulder |
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| GEAUX TIGERS!!! |
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| Peek-a-boo! |
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| proud Grammie |
Things are INSANE at our house!! After Grammie and Pappy left I thought I was NOT going to make it on my own! The routine took a little while to work itself out with two babies, but before I knew it, we were good!!
Scott and I made the decision that I wouldn't return to work. I was going to stay home with our little gifts from God. I dare say, that was one of the best decisions we made. It was SO hard at first, because I've been so "career-minded" for SO long, and I honestly wasn't prepared for how difficult it is for a stay-at-home mom!!! I was expecting fun and playtime and parties and playdates. HA! The reality check came quick! I wouldn't trade my time with our babies for anything in the world!
EC had terrible colic. It started about week 4 or so. Nothing, and I mean nothing, could pacify her. That was probably the hardest of the hard times. I'd get EC good and asleep after the LONG night just in time for Gracie to wake up!! I was begging to go back to work! lol. Thankfully, those colicky days passed, even though I was sure they'd last forever!
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| 2 weeks old |
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| sweet baby |
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| October 2010 |
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| Gracie's first haircut |
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| do you like my mohawk? |
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| well....she found the oreos--October '10 |
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| She apparently likes to be held upside down! lol |
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| This is one of my all-time favorite pics of G |
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| So peaceful =) |
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| hehe I have flashbacks of Urkel |
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| Gracie's first fair! This was the ONLY ride she could ride. =( |
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| October 2010 |
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| pappy and EC. So sweet--Oct '10 |
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| I promise G isn't choking her sister! lol--October '10 |
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| being sweet! |
So, I have a ton of super cute pictures of the girls from October-November with them dressed in fall clothes, taking pics with the pumpkins and dressed in their Halloween costumes and of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I have been searching for the disk for, oh....about 3 months now to add to this blog. **Sigh** I suppose I should just move on.....
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| November '10 |
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| sweet daddy! November '10 |
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| Haha. She LOVED the "snow" Dec 2010 |
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| EC is bundled up and ready to GO! Well, except for shoes |
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| We took G on a horse-drawn carriage ride in Jonesboro |
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| Wild eyes!! |
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| My sweet girls |
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| Say WHAT?? |
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| Funny face pictures!! G obviously missed the memo--Christmas '10 |
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| Starting to get the hang of this gift unwrapping business....sort of |
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| I LOVE this pic from my parents |
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| EC is entralled |
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| Trying out the new tricycle! |
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| Wrestling with cousin Ryan |
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| Sweet cousins! |
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| More wrastlin' |
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| Paige, Ryan, and Gracie |
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| Sweet Ryan shares his cookie! |
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| Our little princesses |
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| Obviously something exciting |
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| I turn my back for ONE minute!! |
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| My sweet girls- Jan 2011 |
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| That's good SUGAR!!! |
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| What is this white stuff?? |
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| So pretty! |
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| Another Scott, Jr |
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| Snuggly giraffe |
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| My Cindy Lou Hoo--Feb 2011 |
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| G LOVES the tractor at the zoo! |
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| Wait....what just happened? |
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| Sweet, sweet sisters |
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| one of my favorites! |
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| already a Saints fan! |
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| Notice the furry shoes! lol |
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| Cheese!! Poor baby fell off her swing and scraped her face all up! |
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| Sweet Aunt Jo sent BALLOONS!!! |
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| Who's that kid?? |
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| I dunno, but she needs SUGARS!! |
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| I think Adolph is terrified--April 2011 |
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| Awwww |
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| Who's cool? ME!! |
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| Slaving in the kitchen making my own birthday cupcakes!! |
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| Can I have some more bows, mom? |
Here is where I SHOULD have some pics from G's second birthday. Our hard drive (where those particular pics are stored) in not working. I'll add those when Scott fixes it!!
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| Me and my sweet babies--May 2011 |
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| G loves her baby "Uh Claire" |
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| Again....The zoo tractor! |
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| lol |
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| "Uh Claire...U hungy?" |
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| G likes her green birthday boots! |
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| Uh oh....someone's mad |
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| little poser! |
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| Ready to swim!!! |
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| hehe |
So we've been in Tyler for a year. I can't believe it. We have moved twice, had a new baby, struggled to deal with colic, and "reflux" (or maybe it wasn't), routine shifts, finding balance, and leaving the house without dad, and we survived it! Whew!!! It's been a GREAT year!!!! Some people called us crazy for planning G and EC 16 months apart. I am SO glad that we did it this way now! They are starting to interact with one another and play and giggle! They are SO stinking cute!! Looking forward to so many more memories made with them and their daddy!!
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