"Mommy & Me" Easter Gathering

Saturday afternoon of Easter weekend, we all gathered at Mrs. Vicky Rogers' house to see how much the little ones had grown since Christmas and enjoyed catching up! It was so much fun and so many little ones to keep up with. By our next gathering this summer it will be even harder as I expect most of the babies will be crawling around and getting into everything! Can't wait!!!
The Whole Gang! The babies - Macki and Mackinzie, Jessica and Lilli Kathryn, Michele and Braedon, Me and Maggie

What a difference a year or two makes!!! Us trying to wrestle with the big kids for a group shot! Molly and Nathan Conner, Briley and Nichole, Me and Addison, Nikki and Camryn




Addison, Maggie and Savanah - Savanah was a bell-ringer in our wedding - I can't believe she is all grown up!!!

FUMC Macon Easter Egg Hunt

We were so glad that we made it to Macon in time for the big egg hunt with the children from the church where both Lee and I grew up in - it was great to see everyone!

Eating Easter snacks with cousin Jay!

The Big Kid Group

Addie found one hiding in the grass!

Mary Beth and Lex Waggoner and Mamie (she is getting in good practice before Mary Milton gets here!)

Davis, Ms. Linda, and Jack - our across the lake neighbors in Madison

6 Months - Food, Food, Food!

6 Month Check-up Stats:

weight - 17 lbs. 1 oz. (75%)

height - 26 inches (75%)

Maggie is halfway to the big one! I can't beieve it!!! She is learning so much and such a little happy baby. She started baby food this month and loves squash, sweet potatoes, and sweet peas and had no problem turning her nose up to carrots and green beans! She is also really fond of her oatmeal and banana cereal. She is practicing keeping her balance while sitting up and is scooting and rolling all around the floor. Her current fascinations are getting her feet to her mouth and blowing spit bubbles. Addie does a great job feeding Maggie so she is a big help - she knows how to scrap the back of the spoon on the bowl then wipe around her mouth! Addison has also become extremely attached to her baby dolls and does everything that Lee and I do with Maggie - it is so cute!

Parkway Hills UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Addison couldn't wait to get started hunting eggs!
First, we did a craft! Addie and I decorated Easter eggs to put pictures of them with the Easter Bunny in!

Look at all the people! They hid over 1300 eggs!!! It was definitely a sight to see!

Check out my basketful!
Maggie enjoyed the afternoon out in the sun once she woke up from her nap!

Check out my big girl and the Easter Bunny...she still enjoys these oversized characters from afar - wasn't very fond of being up close and personal!

My little one, on the other hand, had no problem with bouncing right up in the Easter Bunny's lap! And big sister had no problem with watching her! I couldn't convince Addison to get up there with Maggie!

Let's Make a Pizza!

After the Easter egg hunt, we stopped by the grocery store and Addison and I decided to make a pizza! She did a great job and we had a lot of fun!!!

Leaving our handprints in the dough!

Spreading the cheese...
Yep...the pepperoni is good!
Finished product...and it was delish!!!

St. Paddy's Day Parade!

The St. Paddy's Day parade rolled through downtown Jackson this past weekend and we were several of the many thousands and thousands of spectators that turned out for this event complete with absolutely beautiful weather. I grew up attending the parade most every year with my grandmother, her sister, and my cousins so it was so much fun to be able to share this with my mom and two little girls! If you are looking for fun weekend in March, I would definitely recommend it. Needless to say, we had a blast and Addison was very into catching lots and lots of beads. After putting quite a few on herself, she would say, "I want to put one on you, Mommy!" Anxiously waiting for the parade to start...
We lucked up and even got a spot in the shade so we didn't have to worry about getting sunburned. Da'be made sure that Addie was close enough to share in all of the excitement as well as catch a few beads! They didn't miss too many that came within their reach - they were pretty fearless!

Maggie even caught a few little beads and a stuffed duck that was thrown especially to her!

Getting ready to call it a day...after two and a half hours and the parade still going strong, I asked Addie is she was ready to go and she said yeah, maybe we can come back and see some more parade tomorrow!
Look at all the beads!!! So much fun!

I have been meaning to write about this cute little moment with Addison for quite sometime, but always forget. Even though it doesn't go with this, I will take time to do it now! About a month ago, I was changing out seasons in Addison's closet and had her trying on lots of clothes. Her overalls caught her finger when I was snapping it together. I know it hurt - she didn't cry, but I immediately started kissing it to make it feel better then she wimpered and said, "Mama that kiss went away; kiss it again!" I felt terrible. And, I found it funny that when it still hurt after I stopped kissing it, she assumed that the kiss had gone away!

Playing Catch Up!

Well, it has been awhile...

Maggie reached the 5 month mark and is learning more and more every day - she is so much fun! She is giggling up a storm at all things Addison!!! Addie can make her sister laugh in a heartbeat and that is so much fun to watch. She is blowing bubbles, rolling over, and sticking her feet in her mouth, just to name a few of her many tricks!

Licking the spoon after finishing off a big bowl of rice cereal with apples!

We made our first trip back to Macon since Christmas a couple of weekends ago! We stopped by and visited with Maw-Maw and she enjoyed having a lap full of great-grands!

Aunt Meg picked this beautiful flower for Addie

Smiley Girl!

We had so much fun playing at Da'be and Nana's houses and visiting all of our friends and family!

Then, we came home to some beautiful weather and enjoyed a few afternoons out on our swingset!