Judah Turns Two

We ended up hosting a birthday party last minute on Saturday afternoon. The weather just didn't cooperate for an outdoor party so it got moved to our basement! I was fortunate that because our house is currently on the market it was almost spotless. Marc just ran the vacuum for me once and we were ready. The party theme was Veggie Tales and Eli loved all of the "boons."

Hailey did great as usual. She is just SO easy going.

 Since you can't see his face I will let this person remain nameless. ;)

Nile and Judah playing cars

The birthday boy!

 Judah loves Veggie Tales!

This is Judah's brother Micah. Don't be fooled. He is just a month older than Hailey. He is a big boy weighing in at 20 + lbs.!

We had a great time with everyone. I decided it is so nice to have a party at your house and to not be the hostess! You get to relax and enjoy yourself in the comfort of your own home. Lindsey did a great job cleaning up and you couldn't even tell when everyone left that we just had a party. That was a huge help since we found out during the party that we were scheduled for another house showing the next day. 

We had our second showing on Sunday and got positive remarks again but they weren't interested in buying it. It has now been on the market for a week and should be listed in the paper this coming weekend. We are hopeful it will sell in the next month but are planning on listing it to rent if it doesn't. Even though it is tough keeping a house with kids ready for a showing at any time, it has been so nice coming home after work each day to a spotless house. It takes more work after dinner getting everything picked up, but Marc has been helping out a lot and we have been able to stay on top of it so far. Marc said we need to sign up for one of the HGTV shows that I always watch to get this house SOLD! Ha!

Nana and Aunt Stacey

My mom and sister came into town for a quick visit on Friday and Saturday. Now that my mom is retired and more free to visit, she doesn't like letting a month pass by without her seeing her grandbabies. They do grow so much in just a month's time! This time Stacey came along as well. Eli LOVES having company and I love the extra help.

My mom brought a few things for the kids for our upcoming trip to the beach this summer. Hailey got these sweet sunglasses and a matching hat that I adore!

These precious sunglasses were from one of my mom's friends.

Hailey loves touching faces. It is the first thing she reaches for. So sweet.

But before that sweet moment lasted too long, Eli came parading in. :)

Well, 2 out of 3 with smiles isn't that bad.

Kisses for Nana.

Marc and I were even able to sneak in a trip to the movies while my mom and sister were here. We went to see The Adjustment Bureau and both thought it was pretty good. It brought back memories for both of us of when we went to the movies almost every weekend in Nashville before we had kids. Hopefully, once Hailey gets a little bigger date nights will become a regular occasion for us again. It takes a talented person to manage both of these little ones at the same time. :)

Have a great Monday!

Cute as a Button

Having a baby girl just keeps getting more fun. Hailey got some new outfits this past weekend from my mom and sister and one of my mom's friends (thanks Ms. Vivian!) for spring and summer. She is now wearing 6-9 month clothes really well so I have cleared out all her 3-6 month things. I can't believe she is going to be 6 months old in a few more weeks! I love that she still seems so small to me because I just can't have her growing up too fast. :) She is now eating rice cereal and almost sitting all by herself. I think she weighs around 14-15 pounds but she seems tiny compared to her big brother!

Just So I Remember

I try hard to remember all the funny things Eli is saying these days, but it seems by the time I manage to get to the blog to write them down I have already forgotten most of them. :( I want so badly to remember it all! Life just seems a little crazy sometimes. I really need to slow down and savor these moments more. They are growing up so fast.

The other day I was feeding Hailey in her room and Eli came in to check on us. He had been reading books in his room but decided to come join the party. He sat down on the floor beside me and started to look through a photo album from Hailey's delivery day. He just LOVES looking at pictures of her. He turned to the first page and with the most affectionate expression said, "Aww Haywee June!" I had never heard him say her first and middle name and it was just so cute. I tried not to laugh at him as he continued through the book talking to her pictures and commenting on how pretty she is. :)

What a sweet boy. :)

I have decided that Eli is not quite ready to start toilet training. A few months ago we bought him an Elmo step stool so he could stand at the toilet and try to go to the bathroom. He loves standing there but he hasn't ever actually gone in the toilet. I am pretty grossed out by the little potty seats (which I may just have to get over) and Marc is really grossed out by him sitting backwards on the toilet while holding onto the lid (another method some friends used). So, I guess we just continue to wait for now until he is more ready. The other day we were in the living room when it began permeating with a poop smell. I questioned Eli (the obvious source when things smell THAT bad) and he was so quick to blame Hailey! He told me. "No mama, Haywee poopoo." After a quick check of pants I figured out Eli was definitely the culprit. Poor girl getting blamed already. :)These babies are just too much goodness! I just adore my time with them and miss them so much when I am at work. I guess that is a good thing though.

We have a lot going on in the next few months (selling a house, Eli's birthday, moving, starting the fellowship, etc.) but I am hoping to still get on here with updates. But, there is my excuse if it doesn't work out that way! :)