CAUTION

PLEASE brace yourself because

you are about to see pictures of

ONE

HOT

&

HANDSOME

LITTLE

HUNK!

Isn't this the sweetest little body you have ever seen?

Brooks had just finished chowing down on some of Nana's meatballs and lasagna.

His clothes were a mess, so I stripped him down in the kitchen before heading to the tub!

But, I couldn't resist taking a picture of my sweet boy and his precious little body!

And don't you just LOVE the band aid?

Compliments of shot # 1 for the week...ugh!

And on our way back to the bathroom, Brooks had to stop and knock down the stack of blocks that PaPa built for him.

They both LOVE to knock them down!

Just Because...

She's so dang cute!!!

Pictures of her HANDSOME big brother coming soon!!!

Excuse Me Please

Please excuse my lack of blogging this week. It's been one of those weeks and I need to get caught up on sooooo much. I have a ton of new pictures that I want to post, but I just need to find time to sit down and upload them. Cory went out of town this week to Batesville, Indiana to tour Batesville casket company, so the kids and I stayed with his parents at the beginning of the week and have spent the past two nights with my parents. Oh, and we've spent almost every day this week at the doctor's office. The antibiotics that they were taken were not clearing up their little ears as fast or as good as the doctor had hoped, so we ended up giving them the shots. It's a series of 3 shots...sometimes it works great on the first round and sometimes not so great. Guess how many we have had??? Yep, my babies have had to get stuck THREE times this week. It's been HORRIBLE. We walk in to the office and they are fine, but as soon as their names are called and we walk through "the doors" they know what's about to happen and start screaming. I've been a mess over this and I'm hoping and praying that the third shot did the trick. We have a follow up appointment next week...so pray for four good lookin' ears please! Pictures of my little ones are sure to come sooner than later! Sorry guys...this momma is TIRED!

HoLy CoW...

14 months old???

I just can't believe it!

I know, I know...

I always say it, but seriously,

I just can't believe it.

Some days it seems just like yesterday and then there are days that it seems like 14 years (not really, just kidding)!

Here's what my little munchkins have been up to lately!

*wears a size 4 diaper

* has 6 teeth (4 top and 2 bottom)

* is now a walker

* is learning to climb

* wears 12 month clothes and some 18 months

* recently learned to drink from a straw

* loves to be outside (but has been stuck inside due to the cold weather)

* LOVES to play with all of his toys and will entertain himself for HOURS

* loves his puppy

* is a momma's boy, but will go to anyone

* a great eater

* loves to give big, wet, open mouth kisses (and they are soooooo sweet)

* likes to dance when he hears a song with a snappy beat

* Da Da is still his favorite word, but will also say Momma and a few other words (after I say them s.l.o.w.l.y over and over again)

* has had his 2nd and 3rd ear infection this month (currently fighting it right now)

* wears a size 1-2 diaper

* pretty much runs ALL OVER THE PLACE

* is attempting to climb on things

* wears size 3-6 month clothes and some 6-9 months

* has 6 teeth (4 top and 2 bottom) and it looks like she might be getting a few more pretty soon

* likes her puppy from a distance (she has to approach her first)

* loves to eat anything and everything sweet (she gets it honestly)

* recently learned to drink from a straw

* is a true girl girl...loves to play with my old make up, brushes, jewelry

* tiny but mighty

* has the spunkiest personality ever...is hilarious!

* LOVES everyone

* loves to give hugs and kisses (big, wet, open mouth ones just like her big brother)

* loves her big brother to death

* is extremely smart...she understands EVERYTHING that we tell her/ask her to do
* has her 1st ear infection now

I still can't believe that these two precious miracles have been in my life for 14 months!

They are truly a gift from God and I thank Him each and every day for answering my prayers.

Cory and I are truly blessed!

My New Picture Taker!!

Here it is!

It's so nice, but I've got a lot of studying to do!

Guess that's what I'll be doing during nap time's and at night!

I can't wait to learn all about my new camera!

I played around with it for literally 10 minutes last night and then decided that I would rather catch up on some much needed sleep!

Here's a few shots I took of our first born, Holly Ann Belle!

No, we haven't forgotten about her and yes, we still love her!

4

You might be curious as to why the title of this post is "4." Well, we visited the pedi's office this afternoon and that's how many ear infections we have over here! Yep, Brooks and Burkley both have double ear infections...poor babies! For the most part, they are doing really well, but mommy and daddy are extremely tired and in need of some sleep! Hoping that we just might get some tonight since Burkley is spending the night at Nana and PaPa's house and we only have Brooks!

Oh, and I'm one HAPPY momma because I got a new camera tonight and it's AWESOME. I just need to find time to figure out how to use it since it's so fancy!!! Pictures are sure to come soon!!! Off to bed...hopefully!!!

Brooks Walking

It's not the best quality, but I was able to quickly catch Brooks in action this evening! He's doing sooooo good and he's so proud of himself! And his sister is proud of him too!

Big Sister Meets Little Sister

Kyla was finally able to meet her little sister, Shea for the first time yesterday!

And, it was LOVE at first sight!

There's no doubt these two are going to be best friends!

Isn't she PERFECT?!?!

And there's the proud daddy to two little girls...boy, is he in trouble or what?!?!

Valentine Walker

Brooks decided to start walking this evening while we were at Nana and PaPa's house! He's been taking a few steps here and there, but I guess he got brave enough and took many, many steps! We are so proud of him! Can't wait to see him in action tomorrow! As for now, daddy and I are off to bed...because they will both be in our bed within a few hours I'm sure (both have nasty coughs and runny, runny noses thanks to this wonderful Texas weather)!!! Oh, still no pictures. Hoping to make a trip this week to Best Buy to take care of the problem. Cory said that I need to find one with a chain on it that I can clip to my pocket...HA HA HA! This is still a sore subject to discuss because I'm still sad that I lost it (but I'm happy that I'm going to get a new/better one)!!

Happy Valentine's Day

Gotta love those sweet Valentine kisses from your big brother!

Happy Valentine's Day!

XOXO~

Brooks and Burkley

Our New Little Princess

Shea Makinzie Born

2~12~2010

9:36 am

6 pounds 7 ounces

18 inches long

One PROUD aunt!

Poppy and Grammy with their 4th grandchild...third grandDAUGHTER!

Isn't she precious?!?!?

Sista, Sista

**UPDATED**

Kyla became a big sister this morning at 9:36 AM

It's a good thing Sheri was scheduled for a c-section today because her water decided to break early this morning!

Shea Makinzie Born

6 pounds 7 ounces

18 inches long

She has a head full of light hair and a chunky and round little face (looks just like her big sister)!

Mom and baby are both doing great...and so is dad and big sister.

It stinks because the hospital will not allow anyone under the age of 14 to visit (not even siblings) so Kyla will have to wait to meet her little sister when she gets home!

I showed her a picture of Shea that my brother sent me on my phone and she got so excited and just kept wanting to kiss her!

Pictures are sure to come soon...remember, I lost my camera (so I'm waiting for my mom to email them)!

Tomorrow is going to be a big day for Kyla!

She's going to be a BIG sister!

And I'm most certain she's going to be the BEST big sister EVER!

Wishing my brother Kyle and my sister in law Sheri the best of luck tomorrow!

Can't wait to meet Shea!!

Love is in the Air

Or, maybe not!

Can you tell that our photo shoot this afternoon was not a success?

Brooks REALLY wanted to go for a wagon ride around the block, but it was too cold!

So I snapped a few pictures (with my mom's camera...thanks mom) and we went for a wagon ride inside the house!

LOADS of fun, but I had to make my little Valentine happy!

PictureLESS Post

Ugh, what a day. I started off pretty good and then it all went downhill...and downhill pretty fast if you ask me. I did something so stupid yesterday and I'm paying for it BIG time now. Yesterday was gorgeous, so after we ventured to Hobby Lobby with Grammy (who is recovering from foot surgery, is on crutches, and was in desperate need of an outing), Aunt Shu Shu (who is due with baby Shea any day now) and cousin Kyla, we decided to go for a walk around the neighborhood in the wagon. Cory and I got B&B's coats and hats on them, loaded them up in the wagon, and I grabbed my camera and sunglasses. I walked over to Cory's suburban to set down my camera...all while thinking in my mind that I should not put it there just in case I forget it (but I wouldn't forget it, so it's good for a while). Well, guess what I forgot? Yeah, I went inside and never even thought about my camera until this afternoon. As soon as I went to get it, I remembered where I left it and I knew that it was GONE. I ran outside and checked to see if it could have possibly made the trip to church, breakfast, and to the funeral home with Cory this morning, but no such luck. We drove up and down the street looking for it and still no luck. Maybe someone walking in the neighborhood found it and will recognize us when they are looking at the pictures of B&B and will have the heart to return it. If not, someone now has a pretty nice camera and I'm just devastated. I cried forever about this. I know it's not the worst thing that could ever happen, but I'm so dang mad at myself because I knew I shouldn't have put it there. Lesson learned for me! I just wish I had my memory chip...and my camera. I've already been looking at the sale papers, but does anyone have any suggestions? What kind of camera do you have?

WINNER, WINNER...New Look

Here's my new signature look!

I'm sooooo excited!

Thanks again Lauren!

WINNER, WINNER

Hot diggity dog...I FINALLY won something from entering a giveaway! I was beginning to feel a bit unlucky, but I continued entering and it finally paid off. I won a free signature for my blog, so be sure to check back soon! Those of you that know me well can probably guess what it's going to look like. Here's a little hint...it's a little something that I do to all of my letters when I write someones name! I can't wait for Lauren to add it to my blog..it's going to add a little jazz to my blog!!!

Wordless Wednesday...Thankful Thursday

Random Sunday Pictures

Little Miss Cookie Monster on the run!
Sweet boy...bed head and all!

One of her many new tricks!

Looking/watching for the neighbor Trey and his puppy Barley!