Happy 1/2 birthday baby girl... 2 1/2 to be exact...

So I want to remember the little things...with my girls growing so fast and my "mommy brain" constantly forgetting EVERYTHING...I am trying my hardest to remember and document the everyday, sweet, personal things that make my girls who they are. Campbell Grace turned 2 1/2 today. Hard to believe in 6 months I will have a 3 year old! 

I took a few pictures of my first born this morning, totally in her element...in her princess pj gown with her "baby dolls" (any and every stuffed animal we own), and with her favorite book. I also got a video of her singing and just being random. I love this age...she cracks me up and tests me every single day. I'm so glad God chose me to be her momma. She is one of my greatest joys!

I asked Campbell a list of questions...hopefully I can keep doing this every year!

1. What is your favorite color? PINK

2. What is your favorite toy? Shopping cart and pizza in her kitchen

3. What is your favorite fruit? Watermelon

4. What is your favorite TV show? Bubble Guppies & Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

5. What is your favorite food for lunch? Chicken noodle soup

6. What is your favorite outfit: My purple dress

7. What is your favorite snack? Popcorn

8. What is your favorite animal? Bear

9. What is your favorite song? Twinkle twinkle little star

10. What is your favorite book? Loveabye Dragon

11. Who is your best friend? Liam & Maddox

12. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Blow bubbles

13. What is your favorite drink? Chocolate milk

14. What is your favorite thing to take with you to bed/anywhere? My blankie

15. What is your favorite breakfast food? Waffle with peanut butter

16. What is your favorite food for dinner? Mac-n-cheese

17. What is your favorite game/activity? To paint!

18. What is your favorite movie? Cinderella

19. What do you want to be when you grow up? Super Campbell (haha, must still have halloween on our mind)

And here are some other things I want to remember:

She always says she "needs" to do something, especially to watch a show. She is repeating and mimicking everything, especially other little kids. She has a fascination for trains and firetrucks. She is such a great big sister...always tries to comfort Callan saying: "it's ok baby sister." She loves to sing and dance. We frequent the library these days and she insists on reading before nap and bedtime!  She is proving to be left handed. She loves to paint and play with play-doh. She finishes almost every sentence with OK or K. She is mostly potty-trained. She always has to have her blankie. And "hold you" has officially turned to "hold me"...this shows me just how much she has grown and matured over the last 6 months.

And here's her video: typical Campbell Grace!

Campbell is my rainbow baby! She shines so bright! She brought a new love into my heart I never thought I could know. Campbell...I love you so much!

Your momma

Halloween 2013

Just wanted to quickly post a few pics of my sweet girls and their friends! We had a great time tonight! Super Campbell and a sweet little kitty cat!

Fort Worth Zoo with Grammy & Grandpa

Last week, my parents took a vacation day to take us girls to the zoo. It was a gorgeous day, the weather was perfect, and my girls had a really great time!

Campbell had such a fun time seeing the baby elephants, riding the train and carousel (her favorites), and feeding the giant goldfish! Enjoy a few pics of our day. So so thankful my girls have wonderful grandparents on both sides of the family who take them to do such fun things!

Callan Blair - 4 Months Old

My sweet girl...4 months old today! You are getting so big and so much fun! You are still pretty dramatic and can get mad so easily, but your smiles and giggles can make that all go away! You are a big girl! Here are your 4 month stats:

Height: 25.8 inches (94%)

Weight: 16lb 11oz (90%)

Size 6-9 month clothes and 2-3 diapers

This last week you mastered rolling over from back to tummy! You have been wanting to be held a lot, especially to nap. I'm trying to enjoy these sweet moments, because they are flying by way too fast!

We got out the baby jumper to give you something else to play in. It is still a little bit big, but we are making it work.

You haven't mastered sleeping through the night, although you've done a little better lately.

You have done fairly well at daycare while Mommy works. You still don't take a bottle well, but you nap pretty good there.

Dr. G said we could start cereal this month. I think we will work on that! Maybe it will help you with some of your reflux and sleeping!

We are so blessed by you miss Callan! Stop getting so big so fast...

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day - October 15

Although, many days I feel that I am so far removed from this...I still feel the need to post about it. Experiencing a devastating loss of our first baby keeps me so thankful for the two blessings that I hold today. My love for my two girls is so much deeper because of the loss and they are the picture of the Lord's faithfulness to us. 

It has been a little over 3 years since we experienced our miscarriage. We have been so extremely blessed since that day. I have also been given the opportunity to comfort other friends through their devastating losses. It is something no one should have to go through. But I am so grateful for my faith in knowing that I will see my sweet baby again one day. 

This evening, if you can, light a candle for all those women who were never able to meet their little ones or those who had to let them go way too soon. 

Holding these babies close today and diligently thanking the Lord for them! 

I will never forget you angel baby. You are forever in my heart and you are watching your sisters from a wonderful place.