Happy Fall Y'all 2011

I took some impromtu Fall picutes of Gracyn the other day before work.  They aren't the best, but not too bad for spur of the moment. I love my little pumpkin!

A girl and her pumpkins.

I love this one!



Halloween is tomorrow(as is her 7 month birthday), so I'll post more pics of her, and my grandson, in costume soon.

Happy Fall Y'all!

We have a sitter!

It's been forever since I've had time to update my blog....so much for my New Year's resolution, huh?  Anyway, our little lump we brought home from the hospital is now a big girl.  She's sitting up on her own as of yesterday, and I can't believe it!

At her 6 month appointment she weighed 17.5 lbs, and was 28 inches long.

We're working on using a cup, and she's getting pretty good at it.

She makes me laugh everyday.

And I just love her more than words can say.









Another chickie has left the nest.......

and while I'm not thrilled about it, that's what they do I guess.  Kayla, my 2nd daughter, graduated from high school this past Saturday.

And she left this morning to embark on the rest of her life.  She's decided to move back to our home state of Texas and give grown up life a try there in the Lone Star State.  I know it will be good for her, and hopefully she'll learn a lot.  But I also know that I'll miss her terribly, and worry about her constantly...because that's what mothers do.

Here's a picture of our family...plus one, our niece Maddie.  Please excuse our "comfy" clothes.



I gave Kayla the book 'Oh the Places You Will Go' from Dr. Seuss, because I know that life will take her on a journey, and I hope it's an amazing one.



Here's a picture of Kayla and her boyfriend Robert, who came to NC to drive back to Texas with her...thanks Robert!

Even though you've driven us crazy over the last 18 years, we love you very much, and hope that life only holds good things for you, although we all know that's probably not the case, but know that you always have a soft place to fall, and a family who loves you!





More Gracyn pictures...just because I think she's precious!



Just realized.....

That in all of the chaos of taking care of my own newest addition,

I never posted about my grandson...yup, I have a grandson!  Jordan delivered him on April 29th, at 12:07am, and his name is Tristan.

2 months old already????

I can't believe Gracyn is 2 months old already.....I mean, where did the time go???  She had to go to the pediatrician on Tuesday(5/31) for her 2 month check up and her shots.  Here are some pictures of her before her appointment....and when she was still in a good mood.

She weighed 11pounds and 14 oz, and was 23 inches long.  She is in the 75th percentile for both her height and weight.  Her head circumference was 40, so she was in the 60th percentile for that....which is really shocking because she is a Carnes after all!
She got 3 shots and one oral dose, and she was pitiful. She cried so hard, and it broke my heart!

Here is Gracyn later in the day, after her appointment:

She's a fabulous baby....she sleeps most of the night, and if she gets up at all, it's only once a night.  She does have a fussy period from about 4 in the afternoon until bath time, which is about 7.  She's smiling now, and starting to coo at me, which I totally love! 
It's been an amazing 2 months, and I can't wait to see what else she has in store for us!

Gracyn is 3 weeks old already....

Where does the time go?  I'm already dreading my baby girl getting bigger!  I love this baby stage, and just want to sit and snuggle with her all the time so I don't miss a moment.  I'm much more aware this time of how quickly the time flies by, and am trying to enjoy every minute...which is much easier this time around since I'm not in survival mode with 3 kids under the age of 4!  If I could keep Gracyn this age forever, I totally would!  She's starting to make noises when you talk to her....like she's trying to talk back, and she gives a little smile here and there, but I'm not 100% convinced that it's not still gas!  She really is a fabulous baby, and doesn't really wake up during the night....she makes noises here and there, which wakes me up, and then I usually wake her up to feed her so my boobs don't explode.  She had a weight check yesterday, and is up to 8lbs 7.5oz, so I guess the Mommy Moo Juice is working.

Here's sleeping beauty:

 Smiley Face:

I think this smooshy face might be my favorite!

Snuggling with Kacie

Snoozing again!  She always has a hand in her face!