The Little Prince!!

On Wednesday February 12, 2014

We welcomed our son, Baby Dee, into the world!!

Weight: 8lbs. 20z.

Length: 19.5 inches

 Look at those chubby cheeks!!

 It was truly love at first sight!! What is it about little boys tugging on those Mommy heartstrings?

Ballerina arrived at the hospital after her nap at daycare. She came in the room and immediately said "Baaaa-by" Which was then followed by her holding her arms out and saying "I hold it", " I hold it". Music to my ears!!

 Ballerina was immediately smitten with her baby brother! And look at Daddy! He loves his kiddos!!

 Blurry shot of my with my kiddos. Ballerina was not exactly fond of Mommy hooked up to IVs and things. She preferred staying in the chair with Daddy or running around the room while trying to push all the buttons.

We could not be more blessed. 2 happy healthy children!!

-Whitney

Only Chld No More!

Well, the weekend before Baby Dee was set to arrive we pampered Ballerina a little. 

It was her last weekend as an only child, so we thought she could call the shots. Ha!

 

This kid loves the vacuum. Hopefully, she will continue to love this in her teen years! 

So, a little house keeping in the morning! 

Then for lunch we headed out to Ballerina's favorite restaurant in town, Ray's BBQ.  

(Mommy and Daddy like it a lot too!)

 

 After Ray's, Ballerina was treated to a Classic 50s Milkshake. Considering we normally go as sugar free as possible around here... this was a BIG deal!

 When we got home, there was a big sister gift from Cousin Krissi! She sent tattoos! 

Ballerina was a little scared at first but then she was happy to get Tinkerbell all over her arms!

 While Daddy and Grammy made some dinner, Ballerina and I got to play all by ourselves. 

She loves to Facetime with relatives but we cannot call them all day, everyday. When trying to avoid her making phone calls... I turn the camera on and we "photo shoot!"

You know you are getting spoiled when you have full control of the iPad! I am amazed at how well she can work it! Finds her own folder and everything!! It's crazy!!

We had a wonderful weekend spoiling the Ballerina!! 

-Whitney

Merry Christmas 2013!

Well, we made through Christmas without getting sick. (Don't worry we only made it a few days) But we at least had a happy family for the Holiday!!

We went to church on Christmas Eve and Ballerina made it all the way until communion without getting all sorts of crazy. She did try to dance at the alter during the children's sermon but hey, she's my kid!! It is expected.

 Yup, I took her picture in church. 

 When we got home, it was photo shoot by the tree time!! I love these pics!!

 We then put Ballerina to bed so she could dream of Sugar Plums and all that jazz...

 

 Mommy, the Elf, went to work on setting up some Santa gifts. 

 Christmas Eve is generally pretty festive at Tutu's house but this year it was very small. Just our immediate family and Aunt Cindy. I love how my mother still have the best tables even for small groups. Someday (after the toddler phases) I will have great tables too!

 This is Ballerina on Christmas morning. Trying to get her Daddy to move faster so she can get out of the bedroom...

 Knocking on the door... this is her "Let's GO!! People!" face. 

 And see, Daddy, it all paid off!! Girl was into the kitchen immediately.

 Her stocking is as big as she is and she insisted on carrying it to Tutu to open.

 Giggles! 

 Pappy was getting all sorts of Ballerina love on Christmas!!

 Reading a new book from her stocking! 

A Christmas Miracle... Ballerina sitting at the real table eating with the adults like a big girl!

We had a very fun Christmas!! Always exhausting but completely worth it!!

-Whitney