The Paci Fairy has come!

On Sunday night, the 13th, the paci fairy came to our house for Katie's pacifiers. The fairy would be taking her paci to another little boy or girl that needed it. This was a very big deal for us because Katie was very attached to her pacifiers. After supper, Katie began decorating her envelope -- excited and happy about it.

Then came time to put her paci in the envelope...not so excited about it. We had to pry it out of her fingers. Then came the uncontrollable screaming (screeching more like it) and crying and gasping for air. Boy was it dramatic. Monkey seemed to help a little bit.... We walked down to the mailbox and put the envelope in there for the paci fairy. (Screaming begins again.)

She got in bed by 8:30, crying and screaming still. I was catering to her because I knew this was hard for her. She asked for "Mr. Steve's music", which is the "Hide 'em in My Heart" CD's. This is usually not allowed for bedtime but I was at the point of whatever she wanted she could get. And then while still crying, she says "Pray me, mommy, pray me." I then started crying of course. I prayed with her, she laid down, and finally went to sleep around 10:30...with no paci. What a night. This is what Katie woke up and found outside.

She was very excited about the jewelry, small doodle pro, and money that the paci fairy left in exchange for her paci.

I write this one week later. Katie has done great without the paci! There's only been a few times that she has asked for it but it's been when she's really tired. I'm so proud of her!

All 3 together

We always have a hard time getting all 3 kids to smile and look at the camera at the same time. They all looked precious last Sunday morning so I had to get them all posed. This is the best I got...

July 4th

The kids and I went out to Twin Lakes to visit with our friends, Tuan and Paula, on July 4th morning. We went to the parade that the counselors put together for the campers and then we had lots of playtime!

Knox new friend, Aubrey Sue! She's precious!

Ethan's Party

On June 30th, Nate's nephew, Ethan, turned 8 years old. We were able to go to his party and celebrate with him. The party began with all of us going to see the new Wall-E movie and then going to Granny's house for loads of fun on the water slide, in the sprinkler, and visiting with family! This was the first time that Nate's aunts and uncles had met Knox so it was a special time.

And then we end the night by playing Ethan's new Wii!!

Knox Smiles Big!

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Katie's Video

I made the cutest video of Katie singing "This Is the Day" but I absolutely cannot figure out how to upload a video onto our blog. I've tried different ways and each time there's been an error. So here's a link that will let you see it. If you listen carefully you'll hear me telling her to sing "Let Us Rejoice" and she says "No..by myself" and keeps singing. Oh the joy of 2 year olds!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8978125315188448882&hl=en

Our Anniversary

Today is our anniversary! Though it's hard to believe, we have been married for seven years now. It's amazing to see all that has happened to us in these years. What we've gone through, how we've grown, all the blessings we have received...

This morning Nate posted a little reflection on marriage at the YA website. I thought I'd link to it in case you wanted to read it.

Johnny Jumper

Knox is now 4 months! He went yesterday for his check up and immunizations. He now weighs 14.5 lbs. and is 24 1/2 inches long.

Saturday we got out the Johnny Jumper and he loves it.

June pictures

Story time

Knox is eating cereal now and loving it!

Knox loves to have his clothes off!

He looks like such a man here

Sickness in the home

How sad is this picture of Knox?? On Tuesday, June 10th Knox started crying uncontrollably all day. I just knew it was another ear infection. I was able to take him to the doctor on Wednesday morning and found out he had hand, foot, and mouth.(No not the cow disease.) He had 3 ulcers in his throat which meant he didn't want to eat. We had 3 days of crying and sleepless nights. He was suppose to get blisters on his hands and feet but fortunately he never did. However, I wasn't so lucky. This sickness is only spread through drool or if the blisters were oozing.(How nasty does that sound?) Well, of course he spits up all the time and was constantly drooling so the next week I ended up with hand, foot, and mouth. The ulcers in my throat were extremely painful, I was very tired and achy, and the sores on my hands and feet were itchy and painful. So to say the least, the past 2 weeks have been tiring and very out of routine for us!

A Weekend In Greenwood

Nate had to assist in a wedding this past weekend in Greenwood, MS. Rosalyn and Knox went with us, while Katie stayed with my parents. There was no way I was going to attempt this trip with 3 kids. The hotel we stayed in had a pool so Rosalyn and I enjoyed that Saturday morning. We hung out alot in the church nursery. This was the first time Knox sat in an Exersaucer! He loved it.

A Trip to the Zoo

Every Thursday during the summer my Sunday School class is having playgroup time. We all went to the zoo 2 weeks ago. It was so fun. I'm so thankful for my class and the great people in it!

Katie with Harper

Knox actually slept most of the time, which was great! I know he looks funny with the headrest around him but he likes to feel secure in the stroller. While he was awake I snapped a quick picture of him!

Here's the whole group: Katie, Nate, Rosalyn, Eady, Harper, Ella, Banks, Richard Lewis. All but 2 of these kids have a sibling but they were all in strollers.