What Happens When...

Uncle Bradley babysits and puts the kids down for be. Apparently I need to be VERY specific and tell him to take decorative pillows off the bed. When I was taking the pillows off her bed after I got home she actually fell off the bed and landed standing. She woke up literally in the standing position... she was so confused! It was really funny.

Tickle Monster

This book has become a family favorite. A sweet friend of mine, Amy Totty, (who is amazingly nice and talented and scrapbooks my kids for me) bought it for me for my baby gift when I had Preslee. Poor Pres hasn't seen much of the book but Carter and Addilyn have me read it to them at least once a week. They always want to wear the gloves themselves even when I'm doing the tickling. They squeal in utter delight when they know I'm coming to tickle their "under-arm pitties" or something of the like. The only hiccup we have is when we come to tickling their little "tum-tum"s, Carter takes a pass. He does NOT like having his stomach tickled... even though we do it all the time when we aren't reading the book.
I finally decided to snap some pictures of the kids reading the book because it is one of those memories I never want to forget about. Before I know it, Preslee will be in the middle of it all... I mean, she did sprout two little teeth on Valentines morning. Daddy is so proud!!

Each child with their respective "glove".

The kids tickling each other.

Carter can actually read parts of the book. (proud mommy moment)
This picture I just had to include because she is so deceptively cute in it. Gigi thinks I need to get her into modeling... yeah... because this child needs a BIGGER head. (dripping with sarcasm.) :)

Miss Personality

This little girl is now SIX months old!! She is the cutest little red head ever and, as of right now, has the sweetest little disposition. She loves to eat... more than she loves to sleep. She wakes up at around 6:30-7:00 in the morning... not ok. I like my babies to sleep until 8:00. But, we just bring her in bed, give her her bottle, and take little cat naps until she grabs our noses to wake us back up. She is also so verbal! She loves to hear herself talk (obviously gets that from Daddy) and will constantly give her older brother and sister the pleasure of laughing at them. They are still SO great with Preslee. They love to play with her and make her smile and laugh. I just enjoy it because I know the day will come when it won't be that way. Until then, I choose to believe they will live in bliss and harmony for eternity. :)

My Latest Obsession

How CUTE are these hats?!?! I SO love them. This super cute girl named Jamie made them. She makes all kinds of super cute hats and flowers for babies (her boy ones are ADORABLE!), kids, teens, and mommies. Go check her out when you have time. They are so reasonably priced as well. Tell her I sent you over there... I need to be on this girls good side. (I'm sure you'll see more of these hats since I also got a brown one and pink one for Addi... they hide the mop beautifully.) :)
In these pics od Addilyn you can't see the brim very well... but it's there and it's stinking CUTE!!

I'm in Love!!

Just got myself a new little toy for my camera. I haven't had a lot of time to play with it but I have an infant shoot on Friday and I plan on putting this puppy to work!!

Poor Baby

What happens when your 2 1/2 year old is "sleeping" upstairs while you are making cookies with the Laurels downstairs...
In case you are wondering exacly what's in there we have:
2 Shamus
1 Tinkerbell
1 Mickey Mouse
1 big Dora
1 small Dora
1 Boots (from Dora)
1 Swiper (from Dora)
1 Cinderella
2 "blankies"
and a teething ring.

We now lock Preslee's door. (BTW, Pres slept through this... amazing...)

Little Lady

When I had Addilyn I couldn't wait to poke a few little holes in those lobes of hers... same is true for Preslee. It's just so cute and girlie.... and while some people don't agree with this decision, I happen to love baby girls with pierced ears.
So, last Friday away we went to get the ears done. She's 5 months old now so the window was closing for me to get this done. Thanks to my sweet friend Courtney, who came and played photographer for me. Here's a replay of the 5 minute ordeal:
"What's going on? Why am I here?"

"Why is this strange woman drawing on my ears with markers? Mommy gets so mad at Addilyn when she draws on herself with markers."

"WHAT THE WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?!?!?! THAT DOES NOT, I REPEAT NOT, FEEL GOOD!!!"

"Why would Mommy laugh at this? It still hurts!" (That was Daddy's same question.)

So, I tried harder to be sad.

"Fine, you can win me over with food, but know that I was NOT happy with you a minute ago. But, alas, I will thank you for making me more beautiful and feminine."