The Party

The Cakes!!!!

She was more into the wrapping paper and ribbon then the toys(tell she could play with the toys that is)

Doesn't have a clue on what to do and whats going on

Started right away with eating a flower

Shoveling it in by the hand fulls

She ended up eating half of her cake and with it everywhere! I loved the flower on the head and a piece of one in her nose.

Well it was a great night! Lilley didn't know what was going on and wasn't into opening the presents, but her big brother helped her out and opened almost all of them for her. What a great helper! She loved all of the attention that she was getting and LOVED eating the cake. She didn't even hesitate one bit and dug right in. Thank you everyone that came and all of the great gifts. She was so spoiled and walked away with ton of new toys, clothes and a quilt!

Happy Birthday Lilley

The day Lilley was Born
First Week at Home
One Month Old

Two Months Old

Three Months Old

Four Months Old

Five Months Old

Seven Months Old

Nine Months Old

One Year Old

I can't believe that my little girl is already one year old. It seems just like yesterday that I was coming home from the hospital with her! It amazes me how fast time goes by now. Lilley wasn't always the best baby. We started it off bad with her having acid reflex and she was very colic! I didn't know how I got threw it, but I did. Even threw the sleepless nights, all of her sicknesses, and crying. She is now such a sweet heart. She will play by her self and only starts crying if shes hungry, tired or needs her diaper changed. Some of the things that she loves are mom, her big brother (she follows him around everywhere), playing with toys (any toys as long as there is something to play with), her bottle, she loves to play outside and almost any food. She has really started eating a lot! At 1 year old Lilley weights in at 20 pounds 9 ounces (40%) is 29" long (46%) and her head is 17.5" (30%). She is such a joy to have around the house. She brightens up our day everyday. It's kinda sad that my baby is not really a baby anymore and that I wont be having another one. But I am real excited for all of the new things that she is going to discover and learn in the next few years. We love you Lilley!!! Happy Birthday!

Look Who's Walking!!!

So Lilley decided that she wanted to start walking on Friday night. She still can't stand up without holding on to something, but she is cruising all over the house now!

No Training Wheels!

Catching his fall

So Brantley has been bugging us to take off his training wheels so this weekend we decided to give it a shot and he did great! Within a couple of tries he was off. He is still having a hard time with starting on his own but once he gets going, there is no stopping him. He has been riding nonstop since. He was making us laugh so hard. Every time he would fall, he would get right back up and tell us that "falling is just a part of learning to ride a bike!" and would give himself little pep talks to get the courage to get back up and go again. He is such a funny kid and will not give up on anything that he tries to do. Way to go Brantley! We are so proud of you!

First Ride of the Year!

Wasn't happy that he dropped the crust of his sandwich that he did not want to eat in the first place in the dirt.

So, I have to do a little more bragging. Isn't this roll cage on the RZR awesome!?! Justin designed and built this so that our whole family could have a seat in the RZR and ride around safely! Isn't he so good at what he does? (Ok so on with the post).

We went out for the first time this year today and it was GREAT!!! Brantley had a blast riding in his own seat and Lilley was an angel and loved it too! It was a little on the cold side and we got a little of rain, but it was so fun to get out and ride again. It just made me really wanting summer to get here so that we can do this several times. We are so ready for it!

I NEED HELP

So I am in need of some help. I have lost our babysitter again and need to find someone as soon as possible. I really don't want to put my kids in a daycare and would rather find someone who wants to watch two extra kids for only two days a week for a little extra money in their home. It would be on Monday and Tuesday 7am-4pm, but if someone could do it on another day, my work is really flexible and I could move things around if necessary. I would really like to find someone who is wanting to do it for a while and not just a month or two. I don't want to keep doing this and trying to find someone to watch them. Brantley has a hard time with change. So, if anyone knows someone in the Syracuse, Layton area that is wanting to take my kids in two days, let me know! They are coming to work with me and that just is not working well. Thanks for your help!!!!

Randomness

Just thought that I would post some random pics of the kids since I haven't posted in a while.

Eating pancakes with Marion Berry syrup! I love this stage! When they eat and only half of the food actually gets in their mouths and the rest every where else.
Brantley gets dirty every day after working in the garage with daddy. He loves it!

Lilley is cruising around all over the house with this! She could walk by herself if she would just get the guts to do it. She will walk with holding one hand and I barely hold onto her. She's growing up to fast!

Got to love that smile! Nothing is better then seeing a baby smile!