Easter Weekend

We had a wonderful Easter despite the rainy, rainy, weather!!! Cody and I enjoyed spending Friday with my parents and we celebrated my mom's birthday too! Cody's parents, Lolly and Big Daddy came up late Friday and stayed for the Easter weekend. We decided to attend the Saturday night service for Easter since our church had 11 services to choose from. I was a little worried about the time being 5:00 since that is a really hard time for my kiddos. Well, it was a little rough about an hour before church....Reed woke up from his nap cranky and just about that time he was crying, so was Anna Grace....she was hungry! They just both wanted me and it made me a bit overwhelmed......but we survived the meltdown and I knew once we got to church I could have 1 hour of Jesus! It was probably one of the BEST Easter services I have EVER attended!!! It touched my heart and made me realize what a wonderful God we have! He died on the cross for us to save us from our sins! He did this all for us! How awesome is our God!

Since my sister was being induced on Monday, Lolly and Big Daddy took Reed home with them for a few days. Lolly brought him back to Hot Springs yesterday, so I could have some time with my sister and her new baby girl, Olivia Suzanne. It was a really nice break just to have one child. I have my hands full with two so close in age, but I would not trade it for the world! My babies are so precious to me and fill my heart with so much joy! Thanks Lolly and Big Daddy for all of your help!!!! It was very much appreciated;)

Fun weekend!

I really enjoyed this past weekend with my sweet family! We had nice warm weather so we spent most of our time outside! Reed got to play outside ALOT! He loves riding his Cozy Coupe and pushing his trucks everywhere. He and daddy played ball, rode the ranger, and chased each other around the house! I was able to work in the yard while Anna Grace was swinging in the garage. She was so content and napped well in her swing;) We had a nice church service Sunday to wrap our weekend up! I am so glad my kiddos are getting used to the church nursery. Reed has been going for a while now without even crying when we drop him off...Anna Grace is usually an angel if she has had her belly full! I am so thankful for my family!

Eating rice cereal for the first time.......

Bubble Bath

Reed loves taking bubble baths!!! He loves splashing, floating on his back, and going under the water.....he is going to be a fish this summer!!! About 10 a.m. every morning he asks if he can take a bath....I take full advantage and usually get ready for the day during this time. Anna Grace is usually napping so Reed and I take a bath together....He usually plays in the tub while I put my makeup on and fix my hair...hey whatever works....right! He is usually shriveled up like a little prune by the time he gets out!

Rolling over

Anna Grace rolled over for the first time at daycare (3/22/11) and I missed it! I was able to capture her in action! She looks so chunky in these pictures....she is getting so strong holding herself up and trying to even crawl...crazy! My baby girl is growing so fast!

Big Boy Bed

I have three goals for us to accomplish with Reed in the next several months:

1. Convert Reed's bed to a big boy bed (toddler bed)

2. Potty Train....which Reed is already interested in and we are working on this as we speak just not hard core right now.

3. Take pacy away (Biggest challenge)

First things first....After several climbs out of his crib, we made the decision to covert Reed's bed to a toddler bed. I really wanted to keep him in his crib for a little while longer, but I thought if he can climb out of it and run into our bedroom, then we might as well convert it. Well, he continues to run and cry all the way to our bedroom each night. I'll have to admit I let him sleep with us. Our whole family is piled up in our room. I guess my sleep takes precedence over this issue. Maybe, if Anna Grace was sleeping through the night....I would take him right back to his room but instead I give into him and let him in our bed. We all go back to sleep without a problem. Naps on the other hand are going better. He has been napping for 2 hours usually everyday we are home except for today. I guess we will just work on taking him back to his room at night. Pray for us all to sleep well;)






Daddy helping take the rails off... this made me a little sad:(


One more climb.....









Reed loves his new bed!

Sweet Moments

Here are some sweet moments we have shared together as a family of 4! We have so much fun watching Reed and Anna Grace interact with each other. Reed loves his little sister and continues to be very sweet with her. She has started watching him so much and he definitely keeps her entertained! My family brings me the most joy! I treasure the time I spend with the little munchkins....even when we are having melt down days...tantrum throwing days....fussy days.....I just have to remind myself this too shall pass. Even when they are both crying and wanting me....I just take a deep breath and usually Cody walks in the door from work or someone decides to be happy;)







Reed loves to play "Giddy Up" with daddy...



Reed..."Hold her mommy?"

Anna Grace (if she could talk would say) "Oh no! not again!" by the look on her face!

Me and my sweet babies

Love this little girl...so sweet;)

I love how they both are in the same position with pacys in their mouth;)