Wow time has flown!

OK--So I have been catching a lot of grief for not having updated the blog in a LONG time! Needless to say the move, adjusting to being a mom of 2, and Jake continuing his MBA has left me with little spare time to even check my email. I have put in a request to add an extra 3 hours to every day so I can get things done, but I haven't heard back yet! ;) I cannot believe that it has been almost 3 months since Brenna was born and 2 months since we moved to VA. Each day brings another milestone for both Brodie and Brenna. Brenna is now over 12 lbs which is such a shocker since Brodie was still such a peanut at this age. She is doing very well at holding her head up during tummy time and loves to smile and coo. This morning I decided to nickname her "Hummingbird"--one reason being that she was cooing to me this morning and the other because when she gets fired up her arms start swinging very fast like a hummingbird. She is a really sweet, cuddly baby girl, loves to be held a lot, and is a cat napper! I am really trying to get her to take longer naps, but we're not there yet. Any suggestions? She is sleeping pretty much through the night getting up between 5 and 6 for her bottle. So I guess I shouldn't complain too much about the cat naps! Brodie is a typical 2 year old full of energy and mischief. Jake and I cannot believe how much he is learning. Last night we were trying to put him to bed and he started counting! We were shocked. He can't count straight to 10, but more like " 1,2,3....7,8,9"! I take credit for "1,2,3" because that is his countdown to stop whatever mischievous thing he is doing! He is a sponge soaking up and repeating new words and has found his imagination. We are amazed everyday at how much he is learning. God has truly blessed us with 2 beautiful and healthy children. I feel honored that He has entrusted us with their lives!




These are my nieces who were in town last week! Brenna's the token red head!

Brodie was so tired he fell asleep with his hand in the snackbowl! We have now given up the pacifier. He "gave" it to a baby camel--his choice of animal!

Brenna & the Girls!

Only 11 days old and Brenna has some great friends who came to see her! They had been waiting so long to meet her!
We are so blessed to have made such great friends during our short time here in Decatur.

Brodie Found Her Ear!!

As many of you know, Brodie has a thing for ears! Instead of having a blankie or stuffed animal for comfort, he prefers ears. We knew he would eventually find Brenna's, but didn't think it would be this early!


He has really taken the big brother status seriously. We went to the grocery yesterday and put Brenna's car seat in the back of the cart. As we were walking away from the car, he starts yelling "Sister, Sister" as if we were leaving her in the car. Once we showed him where she was, he was very relieved!!

As for Brenna, she is growing so fast already! She loves to sleep and to get kisses from Brodie! She has been eating really well, so we are anxious to see how much she has gained when we take her for her 2 week appointment on Friday. Her hair seems to be changing from the dark brown to auburn so there is a chance she will have my hair color! Watch out world, another fiesty red head!!

BRENNA IS HERE ! ! !

We are very excited to anounce that Brenna Raya was born on Friday, July 11th at 09:38 am. She weighs 8 lbs 7 oz and is 20 1/4 inches long. She is an absolute angel and both she and mom are recovering very well. Sara has been up and walking around since Saturday morning. We are on schedule to be released from the hospital on Monday and are looking forward to getting back home to Brodie and the biggest baby, Duke!

Big News: We're moving to Virginia!!!!

Well, I have been reading some of my friends' blogs and I figured this was the best way to share our exciting news. Jake just received word yesterday that we are being transferred to Norfolk, VA! This has been a dream of ours for the past 7 years that we would one day end up back home near our family and friends. It is a great opportunity, but of course comes at a very busy time. Our baby girl arrives in 12 days so we are trying to focus on that event before diving head first into the moving process again!
As soon as we know more details, I'll post updates. And of course, we'll post news of the baby's arrival and pictures as well.
We hope