Girls Girls Girls

Yesterday I got the girls all dressed up to go to their cousin Haden's football game. I knew it was getting chilly outside and it looked like it may rain but we went anyway. So by the time we got there it was drizzling rain and cold and windy! This is that time of year where it may be 100 degrees one day but the next it's freezing outside. So anyway, we got there but didn't even get out of the car. Then when I get back home realize that they are too cute with their new jeans on. So I had to take some pictures! By the way, Haden won his game and Melissa said they were shivering cold even covered up with blankets!

2010 Mud Run

Today Josh and I participated in the USMC Mud Run, in Columbia, along with Tai and Mel. It was brutal and unlike anything I have ever done. I am proud to say I DID IT!! I am very much sort of a neat freak and am a little weird about like dirt and stuff, so this was a challenge in so many ways. Mel did a great job, she is in much better shape than I am. It was a little over 4 miles long with 30 something obstacles...and filled with mud...lots of mud. I actually thought I was going to die. It was way harder than childbirth, but we did it. We just have some scrapes, bruises and are very sore. We'll see how we feel tomorrow. Oh yeah and they had a smaller kids course so Jordan got to do that one. I had fun doing it, it was definately an experience I won't forget. Now I can say I have done it!

Soccer Time

Jordan had his very first Toros game last Saturday. He scored 2 goals!! We are so proud of him.

It felt like it was 110 degrees outside. The girls cheered for their big brother! Stella had fun walking around like a big girl.

Here are some of the pictures from game day...

Annie Kate...always so serious!

Laila has been our little clown lately!

Brother about to "head butt"the ball.

He was so excited!

12 Month Old Check Ups!

Here they are sporting their Crayon band aids!

With the girls turning the big ONE, they had to have check ups and the dreaded shots. It's hard enough taking one child to the doctor for shots much less 3. We had to call on my Granny for back up so we could actually talk to the doctor. Glad we did, she was a big help!

So, here is an update on height and weights:

Annie Kate ~ 19 lbs even and 28.5 inches tall (she beat Laila on height).

Laila ~ 19lbs 3oz (she's determined not to let A.K. catch up) and 27.5 inches tall.

Stella ~ *drumroll please* 13lbs 15oz and 27 inches tall.

They all had a good check up except for Annie Kate. Turns out she has an ear infection and I didn't even know. Man. I'm a bad Mamma. The big girls can begin drinking whole milk but Stella has to stay on that very expensive high calorie formula for now.

Birthday Celebration!

I think the girls had fun at their party! This picture must have been taken the the one second they actually participated in the opening of gifts. They would have rather migrated around the living room. Otherwise it was up to Jordan, Samantha and myself to open EVERY gift! They got so much stuff...Christmas will have nothing on their bday party.

Thanks to everyone that came and that helped out with the party!

One Year Old

Happy Birthday Annie Kate, Laila and Stella!!!

Dear Girls,

I am writing this through the tears in my eyes. It's hard to believe that you are one today. We actually took you girls back to the NICU for a visit on Monday and that brought back so many memories for Mommy. Just seeing the nurses and hearing the noises of the machines again made me realize how far you girls have come. That is where ya'll spent the first weeks of your life. Annie Kate and Laila had to stay 4 weeks and Stella, you had to stay 6 weeks. That was so scary for Mommy and Daddy to see our sweet little babies like that. You girls have been so strong.

Now you are one year old and are just as busy as can be!

Stella~You are walking everywhere now. You are so fiesty and full of energy...watch out sisters! You have 2 bottom teeth and they look so cute. I love how excited you get when you see me walk in your room first thing in the morning. You are saying Dada a whole bunch...no Mama yet, but I know it's coming.

Annie Kate~You are my quite little girl until meltdown time each night around 7:00. You always have a cute little grin on your face. As for your teeth you have a total of 7 teeth!!! You don't really like walking, just standing and holding on for right now. You LOVE food and making loud grunting noises when I don't feed you fast enough. I love it how excited you also get when I walk into the room.

Laila~You are so easy going and laid back. You are very tender hearted and don't really like having strangers talk to you. I love the way you also get so excited to see Mommy or Daddy walk in the room. Lately you have been crawling in my lap while the other girls play and I love it. You aren't a big fan of walking yet either just standing. You have 3 little teeth on bottom, so cute when you smile.

Mommy and Daddy want you girls to know how much fun this past year has been. It has gone by much faster than I thought. We love you girls so very much and are so lucky that God chose us to be your parents. We are so proud of you!!!

Love, Mamma and Dada