What we miss...

We miss this face....

I miss seeing this sight.....

& this,

This was cool!

That was yummy. :)

Remember when this happened?

& then this...

All.Very.Cool.

This was just the span of a couple months. This isn't even CLOSE to the best part.! I am too blessed to be stressed. Even though clearly stress is a part of life. Ever since I had Brinn, my blood pressure has been high. Last week when I was sick, it was high enough for them to try some medication to regulate it. Since taking the medicine my symptoms have been noticeably less, although I have not been able to monitor my blood pressure. Next week I plan on going to my doctor in town to check my blood pressure, and get a refill of the medicine I'm currently on, if I need it. Please pray that we can get my blood pressure under control. Thank you.

Have a great weekend.



Raylee & Brinn

The past few days w/ Raylee & Brinn have been awesome. With Paul & I being gone for 4 days, that was the longest we had been away from either of them. There were worries that they would be upset, which would be normal, but that hasn't been the case. Thanks to some VERY good babysitters. *Thanks Grammie, Auntie April, Granna, & PawPaw for taking such good care of our girls. They have been their happy usual selves, and we could not be more happy to be back where we belong.

Now some pictures from since we have been home:

Raylee is growing up so much lately. Sometimes it feels like she is 2 going on 12......

Brinn is doing so well lately. She is rolling all over. In her walker, she will follow you around the kitchen, and can even avoid the rugs now. She has started eating so well lately, thanks to my mom, who figured out what kind of rice cereal she liked. Now when she sees food coming, she does a happy dance.

Raylee ready to go in the car.

Here is a video of Brinn rolling around. It is a little dark, so you might have to adjust the contrast.

Sweet sisters, on the couch.

Finally, some pictures of Brinn eating in the big high chair for the 1st time. She had seen Raylee up there enough to know what to do, and it was eye opening seeing my little baby in that big chair.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Texan's Playoff Game!

On Saturday, Paul & I were given the chance to go to the Texans vs. Bengals playoff game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX! (Thanks Dad & Lenora) We got a babysitter (Thanks Granna & PawPaw), and headed out that morning for some tailgating before the game at 3:30. Tailgating at Reliant is awesome. Food, music, food, drinks, more food! I know I tried 4 different kinds of sausage. Here are some pictures from tailgating.

Then we made the walk up to the stadium. Everyone was so excited, cheering the whole way. By the time all 71,725 people were inside with the roof closed, it was LOUD in the stadium.

The game did not disappoint. After getting off to a slow start,the Texans took the lead before the half on a J.J. Watt interception for a touchdown. The first rookie to ever do that in the playoffs!

I wish I had taken more pictures of the game but it was hard to capture it on a camera. If you watched the game you know. TEXANS WON! Headed to the next round!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011 was great. It was awesome to have both our girls, and although Raylee did not quite get it, she sure did have a good time.

This is Raylee riding her Lil quad that Santa brought her. She is already a pro.

We went to my Aunt Susan & Uncle Kyle's house in Lake Charles. We had yummy gumbo & a fried turkey. It was my 1st time having fried turkey, and hopefully not the last. I didn't take many pictures, but I did get this one of my MawMaw & PawPaw spending some time with Brinn. She got lots of great stuff this Christmas as well.

The day after Christmas we made the drive to Kingwood to celebrate Christmas 2 more times. Here are the girls before we left.

You can see Raylee's new table & chairs, and singing tea set in the background. Both have been big hits.

This little cutie is my step-sister Amber's newest addition Jack. Jack was born Nov. 6, and Brinn & him are about 3 months apart.

This is Raylee giving her cousin Anna some love. They played so well together, and are already fast friends.

Trying to get a picture of all 4 grandchildren. This was the best I could get. :/

Raylee & Anna

This is PawPaw & Granna holding their two youngest grandkids.

Then we made the 5 mile drive over to my Dad & Lenora's house for more celebrating.

Grandpa, Grandma & their girls.

My Dad w/ both his daughters & granddaughters

My family of four

Raylee playing in the paper

Discovering the popcorn. She loved it.

Grandpa & Raylee

Grandma w/ Raylee & Brinn

We had such a good Christmas! We are looking forward to all 2012 has to bring.

Hope you had a good Christmas, and a great day!