9 Months Old!!

This is the first time she fell asleep in her high chair. So sweet.


Olivia loves to play Peek-a-boo. I was changing her diaper this morning and she was covering her head with her gown.
Olivia started crawling on all fours all the time now. She no longer does the army crawl. She started pulling herself up on on everything. She now throws quite the fit when you take something away from her. She is still obsessed with peoples hair! She loves to pull anyone's hair, even Winstons. She has become very aware of me and when I am not with her. We are going through the mommy phase right now, can't say I am huge fan of that. I think we might be over the horrible sleeping phase. She had a double ear infection about a month ago and bed time was pretty miserable for a while. We are just getting back into the swing of things. Olivia started going to bed on her own again(thank goodness), now she just cries for about 5 minutes before she passes out. She is a very active and vocal girl who we adore. She is always making us laugh and entertaining us.

Mom's Birthday

My mom's birthday was on Thursday, so we the fam over for dinner. Oscar, Dollie, and the kids came up too. We made chicken, shrimp, and steak kabobs(and by "we", I mean Micha), very yummy. We had cheesecake, fresh from the freezer at Sam's Club, for dessert and sang Happy Birthday to mom. It's hard to believe she is 61, especially having a daughter as youthful and young as me. She is a wonderful mother and grandmother. All of her grandkids adore her and she loves to spoil them all. Maddy often makes the statement that DeeDah(Maddy's special name for her) is the best cook ever! I would probably have to agree, it's great having our very own Paula Deen in the family! It was great to help Mom celebrate her birthday.
My sweet little, round headed, chubby cheeked, double chinned, baby girl!
Olivia getting into my purse and pulling out all of my receipts.
The girls enjoying cupcakes.

Brock and Olivia taking a bath together. That boy has the biggest brown eyes ever!

Alphabet Tag

A--Attached or single: Attached for over 6 years.
B--Best Friend: Micha-he knows anything and everything about me.....and still loves me! Best Girlfriend would be JP and Penny
C--Cake or Pie: Hot Apple Pie with ice cream
D--Day of choice: Saturday, when Micha doesn't have to work
E--Essential Item: My Straightner, I can't live without it and you wouldn't want to see me without it!
F--Favorite Color: Purple
G--Greatest Accomplishments: Being home alone at night by myself! It took me 27 years to do it and I HATE it. I am doing it tonight and I'm procrastinating going to bed b/c I don't want to go to sleep by myself! I used to make people come stay with me or I would go stay with them when Micha would be out of town. I am finally growing up!
H--Hometown: Hot Springs, AR
I--Indulgences: Shoes and Sales
J--January or July: July for sure!! Love the summer, hate the cold.
K--Kids: Madison-5, Olivia-8 months
L--Life is complicated without: Cell phones, I feel so lost if I don't have mine!
M--Marriage Date: September 27, 2002
N--Number of Siblings: 5-3 sisters and 2 brothers
O--Oranges or Apples: Oranges-juicy, sweet oranges
Q--Quotes: "Isn't that just kick you in the crotch, spit on your neck, Fantastic!"-Rachel "Friends"
R--Reasons to Smile: My family, yummy food, and a great new pair of shoes
S--Singer/Songwriter: Mmmm.........I like me some Kenny Chesney!
T--Tag 5 Friends: Trishy, Marji, Jenny, Marcie, and Ingrid
U--Unknown Fact About Me: I am a closeted nail biter.
V--Very Favorite Stores: Target, TJ Maxx, Target,
W--Worst Habit: Gossiping, being nosey
X--X-ray or Ultrasound: Ultrasounds are awesome. Nothing cooler then seeing your little baby for the first time on the ultrasound.
Y--Your Favorite Food: CHips and Salsa, Sushi, and rice crispy treats
Z--Zodiac: Pisces

Maddy's Birthday Party

Using those "Tiger Teeth" to open presents.







We had Maddy's Birthday party at the bowling alley last weekend. It was pretty crazy but all the kids had a great time. We are grateful for all the great friends she has that came out and helped her celebrate and make her birthday special.