Back to Blogging!

When I pulled up my blog today it literally took me 3 tries to get the right password. I was also shocked to see that it really had been 2 full months since my last entry. I really doubt anyone has been heartbroken over this, but still I am so sorry to be such a slacker...life has just been crazy lately. Rhy Pie is keeping us very busy and we are loving every minute of it. We have also had one major curve ball that has kept me pretty much in a state of shock!

Can you believe it?!?!? I am officially 12 1/2 weeks along and in my second trimester. WOW!!! Our plan was to wait until Rhy Pie was 3 and then start working on number 2....clearly that was not God's plan. I am so very thankful for the many blessings in my life and this little bundle of news has just sent me over the moon. I will be the first to admit that I was scared to death for the first 8 weeks.

How could I be a good mother to more than one little baby?
Would I be able to give each of my babies the time they deserve?
Would I lose my MIND?

These were a few of the many questions that I was dealing with constantly. And yes, I know....I am a little dramatic. To top it off on the exact day I hit 6 weeks the Great Sickness returned. As some of you know I was really sick with Rhy. I was even throwing up in the delivery room. It was awful, but I was able to lay around and focus totally on myself. This time has been a completely different experience. While the sickness is every bit as bad, if not worse, I can't focus totally on myself. All of my focus is on the 20 month old angel who doesn't understand why Mommy spends all her time in the bathroom. I hit a whole new low when I found my little darling in the bathroom pretending to throw-up. She even went as far as to look over at me and say, "I ok Mommy!" I am happy to say that I feel like I finally have things a little under control. While I am still sick as a dog we have managed to get back to a semi-normal routine and Rhy has suddenly developed this adoration for any and every baby. She wants to feed, dress, kiss, and love on her babies all the time! It melts my heart!

We have now heard the heartbeat and seen our precious baby kicking and squirming all over the place. I was absolutely amazed at the sight of our little miracle. God's plan is so much better than mine and I can't wait until February!

xoxo

Heels, Hats and Happiness

I LOVE great shoes and truly believe that most people look better in heels!  I am also a huge fan of accessories...I mean let's get real, what girl isn't?!?!  As I watched the Royal Wedding I was in awe of the beautiful hats that were a fashion must at the big event.  I think that getting dressed up and putting on a little something extra can be so much fun!  With all of that being said, last Friday was a perfect afternoon!  I had the pleasure of hosting a party in honor of my sweet sister Connor and two of her adorable friends, Ann and Emma.  These precious girls, along with eight other dolls, just started there debutante party season.  They will be honored at several parties over the next two weeks and I am jealous of all the fun they are going to have.  The party that I helped host was a High Tea.  My grandmother, Mimi, is the one who first came up with this brilliant idea (way back when Logan was a deb).   All of the girls attended, along with their mothers and grandmothers.  Everybody looked wonderful and nobody forgot their hat or gloves. I loved celebrating such a great group of girls and I  don't think the party could have been better!

The tables looked stunning and were just perfect for High Tea.  It was so fun to have an excuse to use beautiful china, crystal and silver.  A HUGE thanks to my mom for doing the flowers!  Can you believe how talented she is???

All of the hosts

Mimi and her precious friends, Bobby and Mary

Stuffed tomatoes topped with almond slivers

Puff pastry filled with Brie and sliced pear

Puffed pastry filled with spinach and feta

Cucumber bites topped with boursin, asparagus spear and olive

Key Lime Tarts

Petit Fours

We also served chicken salad sandwiches, brownies, cake balls, and fruit!  A big thanks to the Abilene Woman's club for catering!

Such a cute group of girls!

We love Coco!

I love this picture...the hats are all so great!

At the end of the party each honoree was given a box full of puzzle pieces and the girls worked in teams to put the puzzle together.  Each puzzle was a different picture of Connor, Emma and Ann.  Such a cute idea, way to go Mimi! 

Cheers to a great party and a great day!

Back on the Wagon!

Back on the Wagon!

WOW…I can’t believe I have only been a blogger for about a month and I have already fallen off the wagon!  I don’t really have any excuses, it just seems as if life is moving at warp speed as of lately. 

I feel like just yesterday Rhyan was a newborn baby and I was trying to figure out how on earth to be a mama.  Now, she is almost 18 months and running circles around me…I however am still trying to figure out how to be a mama.  She has almost a full mouth of teeth, eats using utensils, can put on her own shoes, and even speaks in complete sentences (well 2 sentences).  How did this happen, where is my baby?!?!?  I love the precious little girl she has become, but I also miss the days where she would cuddle up and sleep in my arms.  Anyway, you would not believe the personality God blessed her with.  She is a firecracker and definitely pushes the boundaries, but she is the most loving child all at the same time.  Carter and I pray that God will use her strong spirit to bring Glory to his name and that he will make us worthy to raise such a special gift from him.  We have never felt a love like we feel for our sweet girl, it is so unlike anything in this world.  It makes me think about the great sacrifice that our Heavenly Father made for us and I am speechless.  Glory be to God!!!



Delivery Day



12 Months



Almost 18 Months



Now, onto what we have been up to lately….

We spent a ton of time at the ranch and had a great time!  Rhyan mowed the yard with Carter and had lots of great playtime with her cousins!  We love spending time with the Llewellyn Crew!

One cute pair!

Rhyan loves Mame!

Little Cowgirl!

Sweet Ross

I want to be just like Margaret!

She is my BEST FRIEND!

Pop, Rhyan, Carter

Thirsty...why not share with the dogs?!?!

Aunt Amy and Carter

Uncle Biggy

We have also spent some time in Abilene.  Our first trip was a little unexpected, but we got some good quality time with Mimi and Daddy Bill.  They were flying home from Florida and there connecting flight to Abilene was canceled because of bad weather. Sweet Logan went to pick them up from the airport and brought them back to my house for a slumber party.  The next morning Rhyan and I drove them home and spent a few days with my family.  It was a great spur of the moment trip! 

I love Nana!

Aunt Bird and Lamby Sammy always make me smile!

I can always get a laugh out of Mimi (Baby) and Daddy Bill!

And Finally....we have had another first.  It may be a little tacky, but it is also pretty cute!  I was painting my toes and Rhyan would not stop sticking her feet in my face saying, "mine."  So I decided to give it a try.  To my amazement she sat perfectly still until her little toenails were painted and dry!  She is such a little doll and makes my heart sing!  She is a total girl...did I tell you that she tried to shave her legs?!?!?!  WHEW, she is just the best!!!!

You can't really tell, but there is pink polish on those cute toes!