Jillian's Baby Shower

Saturday my Mother and I threw a baby shower for my oldest niece Jillian who is expecting a little girl next month. I knew we were in trouble when I wasn't able to turn on the main road in front of my Mom's house. They had it closed for repaving. I spent the rest of the shower taking phone calls explaining how to get to my Mom's the back way.. how fun. Also can I say I hate people who do not RSVP aggg anyway... it all turned out well with plenty of food and lots of fun gifts. After the shower Alex and I went shopping at Ti Pan Trading with my Sister and Mom. Then we hit Chick-fil-a for dinner. It was nice spending some time with my family. I can't wait for next month so I can hold this new precious baby. After the shower was over I decided I better take a few pictures. It was just too crazy busy to take some pictures during it. Oh well!

The new Mommy to be Jillian, I wish I looked that good.

Areiann sleeping as usual.. I joked with her that every picture

I have of her is of her sleeping.

Alex discovers the Candy Corn and Marbles

I love the look on his face here, ignore my sister looking like a goofball.

Does being a Great Aunt make me old?

If so then I'm in trouble!! My oldest niece Jillian is expecting her first and announced to the family on Sunday that it's a GIRL. I am super excited! I told her girl or boy I would be both thrilled and sad. I wanted a girl to dress up but also wanted a boy to be close in age with Alex. I am sure they will still be pals anyway.

I have been a huge slacker lately when it comes to blogging and taking pictures. I don't know what my deal is. We have been to the zoo ( no pictures), had a fun picnic at the park feeding the ducks ( again no pictures), been to Alex's one year check-up ( got a single picture there) and many other everyday activities I have slacked on documenting. I vow to be better perhaps I will start tomorrow. For now I will do a little updating.


Jason's work had a party at Hoogle Zoo. Even though it was a rainy day ( June 5th) we still went. By the time we got there it was perfect. The weather was nice, very few people and I was very impressed with the changes they have made to the zoo since we went last year. Alex was good but teething so he just laid around. We took it easy walking around enjoying all the animals. I guess that's why I didn't take any pictures. At times I feel like it takes away from the moment.

Alex has his two bottom teeth, one on top and one sneaking it's way through on top. Even though he doesn't have many teeth he seems to get by just fine. He bites off chucks of his gram crackers like it's no big deal. He really loves grown up food. If we are eating something he wants us to share with him. He is still really good about sharing with us too even if it's a soggy half eaten cracker. We are having problems getting him to eat his baby cereal at night now. I think it's because he has had good food and knows better now.



He is still climbing stairs like crazy. He even took a tumble down them on Monday. Besides scaring him a bit he was fine. He still isn't walking although he does walk around furniture and loves to use his highchair in the kitchen as a walker. It's so funny! I think he will be there before we know it.



Our favorite thing lately is getting him to pull his mean face. He will only do it if he warms up to you. Although we call it the mean face it's really his funny face to get a reaction out of you. It's super cute! If he is in the mood he will clap, pull his mean face and show you his tummy, head, mouth, nose etc. It seems like he is learning something new everyday.

Last night Jason and I got a kick out of watching Alex play with our light up massager. It was fun to see him turn it off and on, and place it on different objects to hear what noise it would make. Who needs TV when you have Alex? He is a handful but so much fun!

Like I said I missed documenting Alex's one year checkup which was May 28th. Everything went smooth. Usually Alex cries when being weighed and for shots of course. This time he was really good. He just played while getting weighed. He loved the sound the paper made when he kicked his feet.


So his stats were.... head 45.8 height 30 and weight just shy of 19 lbs at 18 15. He is still tall for his age but had dropped down to 4% on his weight.


The Dr. shared the devastating news that Alex like his Mother can't keep weight on and needs to fatten up. LOL Purely a joke.. I wish I had that problem!! She told us to serve him fat whenever possible. Butter, PB and 1/2 and 1/2 could be added to his diet. She also recommended full fat yogurt. Do you know how hard it is to get yogurt that isn't low fat? I don't know how worried I am about him being little. I won't panic however it's fun to be able to give him Ritz crackers with PB and not feel guilty about it. Besides being small he is developing great. He barely cried for his shots and we were on our way.

Alex just hanging out waiting for the DR to come in

More later this week I promise. Shae my youngest niece will be visiting for a few days so I will take some pictures and get blogging.

The Bailey Wedding

So as many of you know this weekend my oldest niece Jillian got married to the love of her life Clay Bailey. It was a gorgeous wedding!! I didn't take many pictures as my camera was acting funny and I was too busy doing other things but here are a few.

Jillian and her best friend/maid of honor Andrea

Their first dance as husband and wife. I included these

because you can see how pretty her hair was.

It had a braid in the back and three across the top it was beautiful.

Checking out the floor after a long day. I love the look on his face.

What a grinner!! He was such a good baby for the wedding. He made a few small peeps during the ceremony but otherwise was an angel all day.

The happy couple exchanging cake. Mind you Jillian hates not only chocolate but cake (not my genes) but she push forward for some pictures.

She turned to ask me to hold her bouquet while they cut their cake. I wanted you to see how pretty it was and her amazing red sash down the back. She was a stunning bride!!

My youngest niece Shae the flower girl stopped for a pose at the end of the night.

Simple and elegant, I really liked their cake

My mommy!

On a side note I finished Jillian's wedding album just in time and it turned out quite pretty if I say so myself. It's Sunday night and Alex has come down with a cold. He has never been sick besides teething so this is a first. I guess I shouldn't complain. He has a cough and a runny nose. He hasn't slept well, eaten like usual or been his happy self. I hope he gets well soon. I would like to get out and enjoy this nice weather. Hope you had a great weekend!

Happy 21st Birthday Jill-Bill!

Today my oldest niece Jillian turns 21. Happy Birthday Jill-Bill!

I remember how excited I was to be an aunt especially when I was allowed to change her diapers. I was only 7 years old and to be an aunt was the coolest thing ever. We are pretty tight because she is actually closer in age to me then any of my siblings are.

She brought joy to my family during a very dark time. She arrived two years to the day we lost my brother Shane. She came into the world to bring smiles back to my family. She was the only grandchild my father had the privilege of knowing here on earth. He adored her and even made her a bottle once so she would cuddle with grandpa. My sister wasn't very happy since she was trying to ween her from them. She was Grandpa's little angel!

Times have changed, she is growing up and plans to be married in two short months. Okay cheesy rhythm I didn't intend. She now adores Alex and has drove down here multiple times because she misses her baby. =)

Happy Birthday Jillian, we love you!

Jillian, her fiance Clay and Alex posing like a little family.

Jillian and Alex napping together, they did this often so I could have some free time.

Just posing for the camera, isn't she pretty!

Looking gorgeous sorry guys she is taken!

A old picture of Areiann, Jill and I before they grew up. =(