Back from Florida!

Ok so I have been back since Wednesday. But I was trying to recoup from our visit. It was a really great visit, just cut so short.

Everyone raved on how big Shawn has become and how well he is. I am very proud. I suppose I have more patience than I thought I did.

Isabella and Shawn both got really spoiled.

Shawn had a blast on the airplane. He was so excited and couldn't wait to fly again. I, on the other hand could have done with out the turbulence.

Isabella pretty much slept the entire way.

So now we are back and Shawn has started school and loves his new teacher. He has already made a lot of friends and has an interest in someone already.

Grandpa Mac bought a new Jumperoo for Isabella. She really can't get enough of it. She is just too funny.

Here is the latest Video



She LOVES her new Jumperoo 8/31/08

Catch Up

Well I haven't updated this blog in a week so just to catch up...


I have been busy trying to plan a trip to Florida to see all the family, or rather them see Isabella and Shawn. So its been chaos since Shawn is supposed to be getting ready for school. Granted I know that going on a trip this late in the game is probably a tad irresponsible, but what can I say. I am spontaneous like that. When I see opportunity I feel I need to hop on it. I am usually glad with the decisions I make as they help me learn from my mistakes.

Any who, I am just trying to get info from the TSA and the airline to see what I need to do as seeing I have not been flying since I was 12. Did I mention I have an extreme FEAR of flying and Airports in general? So I am a complete wreck but I am trying desperately to keep my composure for Shawn as this is his first trip. I think I am doing OK he seems to be looking forward to it.

I have a feeling that Isabella will sleep the whole way. I am carrying her on my lap. I really can't wait for everyone to finally meet her. This is something very exciting I will make sure I document as much as possible and post it here.

As for Stephen, he is going to stay here in Charlotte. I so wish he was going, but he just started a new job and is up for a possible promotion. I am happy for him. He seems really satisfied with his job. I see his passion for culinary slowly returning.

I know he will miss us, ahem, I mean the kids tremendously. (Just kidding)
But I know it will be nice to sort of get away from each other for a little bit. I will miss him so much more that way.

Shawn is also getting ready, we have decided to have a Mother and son day and I am going to take him clothes shopping, lunch and a movie. I know most kids dread that, but he is a really sweet boy and loves that one on one time.

Anyway, I will post later about our trip and how it went along with LOTS and LOTS of pictures!!!!

SO..... STAY TUNED!!!!

Happy 4 Month Birthday Baby!!

Isabella is 4 months today. Unbelievable how big she has grown. we are so Proud of our baby girl!! Whom I may say has recently discovered her feet. She is too funny and seems to think they are the coolest things in the world. And who could blame her.





Also she tends to stick her belly out a lot lately and squish her face . I thought at first it was gas, but after speaking to some wonderful mom's about there babies, their were all doing the same thing.

Shawn in 6th Grade

Shawn will be starting the 6th grade in 3 weeks. Unreal. He is so excited to finally go back. He has also gained some independence and wasn't to do his own school clothe shopping (within reason of course)lol. He will be starting back in soccer in about two months. We were going to try his hand out in football but he changed his mind and decided to do another sport. I guess the adolescent years are starting. He is starting to also gain interest in other things too I notice.

We Ate Some Cereal!

Today Isabella had her very first cereal feeding. I was a little nervous about giving it to her not knowing how it might upset her digestive track. But so far really good. She hasn't shown any signs of it upsetting her stomach, Not to mention I think she really enjoyed it. She actually began to get mad when I took the spoon away.

All in all it went well. We also recorded it for our family to view her very first spoon feeding.

Our little Black Dress

So I was out today and happened upon this little number. Its a black onsie that read. "This is my little black dress"


I thought how adorable I must get it.

Here is Bella posing for the shot!