Lilah's Birth

I know it has taken way too long to get these posted! I have to say, we have been busy. Russell had 2 weeks off with us, and we made the most of it!!

I had a fairly good delivery. The nurse said it might take 20 min. of pushing, but two hours later I was getting worried! Lilah finally came out face up. She had an awfully swollen forehead. As you can see in some of the pictures, I was pretty upset when I first saw Lilah. The doctor was right, though, it went away within a couple of hours. I was just blessed that I didn't end up having a c-section.

Our Lilah is doing great! We are all so much in love with her. What a blessing she has been. Lexy is not jealous of her at all. In fact, she is crazy over her. I can't tell you how many times we tell her, "Be easy with sissy."

Hippity Hop

Today was one busy day for my little Lexy. I promised her a picture with the Easter Bunny if she was good at my doctor visit, lunch with daddy, picking up my embroidery machine and contacts. Way too many errands in one day! We were the first ones in line when the bunny came back from lunch. As you can see, she was very pleased to be sitting in his lap.

We are looking forward to a fun weekend. We are meeting Vicky on Friday for lunch and an Easter treat. Then, Sat. and Sun. we have two Easter egg hunts with the family. Bring on the candy!

Our First Visitors

Lexy had a huge surprise today! We had our first visitors from Knoxville. Mary Kathrine, Ellie and Katelynne made the trip first thing this morning. Not sure who was more excited. Unlike most mornings, I had no problem getting out of the bed and getting ready. We took the girls to Imagination Station. It is a really cute park with a little train you can walk on.



These aren't the best pictures. My little jokester thought it was funny to run from the camera today. Hopefully they are good enough that Ava and Olivia will look at them and beg to come and see us. :~) We miss all of you so much. When Lexy says her bed time prayers she prays for all of her Knoxville girlfriends. Very cute! She has even tried convincing me it is ok to name the baby Katelynn. When that didn't work she went for Ana Blair. Watch out Emery.

Missing our Friends

Look at these sweet girls! This was our last shopping day in Knoxville with the Conway girls. I am pretty sure Wasabi is going to miss our business.

We had a little photographer at our house on Valentine's Day. If you don't see Lexy in a picture that means she is taking it. Poor girl woke up with an awful cold. Same thing happened last year!

Mamaw was trying to coach Lexy while she is taking pictures!

Lexy has Papaw wrapped around her little finger.

Aunt Wendy and Aunt Sheri always send Lexy good gifts!

Check out the pj's Lexy picked out. The bottoms are 12mo. pants. I have learned to pick my battles!

Loving Mamaw

My brother just recently sent me some of his pictures from this summer. I fell in love with this picture of my mom and Lexy. My parents keep Lexy one day a week so I can go to work. Pre-pregnancy, I loved my work days. Now, Lexy is the only one who looks forward to them.

New Years Eve

Happy birthday Christina! Who wouldn't love having their birthday on new years eve? I know I would. I have to say Eric (Christina's husband) really did a great job this year. He managed to pull off a surprise birthday party at the house and keep it a surprise. After feeding everyone bbq and yummy cake we all went outside for a fireworks show. Thanks McKenzie family for a fun night!

Lexi M. has a large collection of dress up clothes. Sweet girl shared with every kid there!

Watching fireworks in the backyard.