Happy Friday!

Today was Michael's day off so we spent the day enjoying each other's company. We ran some errands, ate lunch and took a nap.

 

Last night Charlotte went to bed at 9:30 and woke up at 1:30 and 4:00 before getting up for the day at 8:00. The stretches are getting longer, I just hope the progress continues!

Daddy and his girls resting

We went over to Granddad and GranDi's tonight. "Honey" showed up while we were there and added a few tricks to her routine including fetch, eating and drinking, and getting in her kennel. It really is the funniest thing!

"Honey" playing catch

There's no Auburn game to depress us with tomorrow so I'm not sure what we'll get into, some good family fun I hope!

Sing-a-longs & Jeep Rides!

We had Stanley Steamer come clean our carpets this morning so the girls and I had to get up and dressed early today. While the carpets were being cleaned they sat in the recliner and watched Jake and the Neverland Pirates on Disney Junior. At one point I looked over and Julia was rubbing Charlotte's foot, then I looked over and she was holding her hand. So sweet !

This afternoon I laid Julia down for her nap. It too about 2 seconds to fall asleep for her nap today, but when she did she had me trapped!

Ashley S brought us some yummy fried chicken for dinner tonight and stayed to visit for a little bit. Julia was in full out performance mode when she left so I got the video camera out. I was trying to get her to sing the Barney song, which she finally did, but I got some other original songs first.

 

Tonight I let Julia get out the play doh after dinner. We don't play with it often because it usually doens't hold her attention very long, but she had a blast with it tonight. She made a banana, a snake, a cookie, and much more! When she made the cookies she said "It make me hungry, Mama!"

She made letters and numbers.

"What I make Mommy? A fish! Swim swim swim!"

She had this shape and was walking around saying "Rarrr!!" I asked her what it was and she said "It's a dragon, Mommy! It has a tail!"

Michael had to go pay the water bill tonight so the girls and I rode with him. Julia had to get her bucket and her Etch-a-Sketch before she was ready to go!

Charlotte's first Jeep ride!

 

Tonight was a huge fight when it came to Julia's bedtime. She tried everything in her power to stay awake including doing the Tomahawk Chop! I hope this is not a sign of things to come!

Natoinal Talk Like a Pirate Day

Charlotte and I began our day bright and early at 3:00 a.m. She did go back to sleep, but not until it was time for Julia to get up.

Sleepy Girl

Nonny came over this morning and watch Charlotte while Julia and I went to gymnastics. Julia was so excited about gymnastics, as usual. I think she walked on the balance beam a hundred times!

So excited for gymnastics!

After gymnastics we went over to Nanny and Pops for a little while. Of course Julia had to have a popsicle, and there was no way she was eating that without getting it all over herself.

Yummy popsicle!

After Julia finished her popsicle we walked over to Mr. Speed and Mrs. Tula's to introduce them to Baby Charlotte. Julia had fun making introductions and sneaking peppermints.

Tonight, Michael had a Ducks Unlimited committee meeting so he took Julia to church on his way. Charlotte and I have had some one on one time tonight. I put her in these little jammies of Julia's. Julia wore these her first night home from the hospital.

Vintage Julia

Today is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Disney Channel has been advertising a new Jake & the Neverland Pirates movie to celebrate. Julia has been excited about it so we recorded it and piled up in bed to watch it tonight. She's also been telling me all night "I love my Baby Charlotte". It makes my heart so happy to hear her say that! 

While we were watching the movie Breanna tagged these photos of us on FaceBook. I can't believe she got so many good ones with the way the girls were on Monday, but I can't wait to see the rest of them!



Newborn Pictures & Finding Nemo

Breanna came down today to take Charlotte's newborn pictures and some family pictures. Charlotte was pretty good to start with, then she got fussy. By the time we got to family pictures it was past Julia's naptime so she wasn't the most cooperative either. I'll admit, I'm fairly nervous to see the pictures. She said she was able to get some good ones, but I don't know if I'll believe it until I see it!
She did post this one on FaceBook tonight. I love it, I just hope it's not the only good one! :)

At one point today I walked into our room to find Julia standing in front of the TV crying. When I asked her what was wrong she said "I want you to hold ME", made me feel terrible! So tonight Michael and I decided we would take Julia to the movies. She loves Finding Nemo and it came out in 3D on Friday so we took Julia on a big sister date. We had the whole theater to ourselves and she had a blast.

 We're at the movies! 

 Watching the Toy Story cartoon before the movie. When it was over she clapped & said "Yay!"

 She was way too interested in the previews to look at the camera! 

3D Glasses! 

 Daddy & Julia

 You have to have popcorn & candy at the movies! Julia chose "jelly beans" also known as M & M's!

 The 3D glasses didn't last very long!

 Oh no! The shark is chasing Nemo & Dorie! 

As soon at the movie was over and we were walking out she said "That was fun!". I'm so glad we could spend a little one on one time with Julia tonight. Mom and Nana watched Charlotte for us. When we picked her up they said she hadn't made a sound all night, of course! When we took her over there she had been fussing all day and the second I opened Nana & Pop's door she stopped crying and slept the whole time! They said they passed her all around and she never made a peep! Maybe she'll sleep that good tonight, yeah right!

When Julia said her prayers tonight she was thankful for "food and Baby Charlotte". After an up and down day with Julia that was just what my heart needed to hear tonight!

Happy Due Date, Charlotte!

Charlotte had her first doctor's appointment this morning. She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20.8 inches long. I understand the weight loss, but I found it pretty funny that she "lost" almost an inch on her length. The nurse said it could have been from a cone head when she was born, but an inch seemed like a lot to me!

Dr. Whitaker said she has a little bit of jaundice so we have sunbathing orders. He told us to put her in a diaper, take the top of the Jeep and go for a ride! I'm not sure if I'm that brave yet though.

 Waiting to see Dr. Whitaker

 Charlotte & Dr. Whitaker

Poor Charlotte had to wear socks on her hands until we could get to Wal-Mart to get her some mittens. She was scratching her face up with her nails!  

When we left the doctor's office we needed to run by Wal-Mart to grab a few things so Charlotte had her first Wal-Mart experience. She was screaming in her car seat so I carried her in the store, she was less than impressed!

Tracy and Brody came by after school to see Julia and Charlotte and tonight the rest of the crew came over to watch the Enterprise V Baldwin County game. The games are broadcast on ihigh.com so Michael hooked our laptop up to the TV so we could watch it. Julia particularly loved the halftime performance! :)

 Happy Due Date, Sweet Charlotte! 

 Sweet baby toes! 

Brody, Julia & Michael checking out Nelli & Caddy sunbathing in the yard. 

 Julia decided her car needed a new paint job!

 My little jaundiced baby sunbathing

 Julia had to go inside and get her purse before she and Daddy went for a drive! Michael said she'd been watching me too much because she insisted on her purse being in the seat next to her instead of in the back!

Go Wildcats! 

Julia wanted a popsicle so she, Daddy, & Uncle Blake sat on the front porch while she ate it. I think she enjoyed the undivided attention from 2 of her favorite guys!

When the band came on at halftime Julia started dancing. Maybe she'll be on the Dance Line like her Mommy??

 

We got the swing from Nana & Pop's last night. Charlotte sat in it for a few minutes tonight, but didn't seem to be a huge fan. Julia had to try it out too, I think she exceeds the weight limit!