Valentine's Day...6 Month Check-Up

 I just love these two so much!  They make me smile, laugh, and feel so loved!  I love watching them grow and change.  I love that they love each other which is so clearly evident when Weston laughs at and watches everything Macie does.  I love hearing Macie sing to Weston, give him toys, and say things like "Awe brother, he's so cute."

 I treasure the memories I have with my brothers from when we were little and as we grew up.  I hope Macie and Weston have just as much fun together throughout life.  I think they will.

 I think Macie is like her momma...she loves LOVE! She is wearing her love shirt again.  I seem to wash it and it is on the very next day... money well spent.

 Happy Valentine's Day from our Prince Charming!

 Macie's Valentine box for school.  She loved her party!  When she got home we looked at all her notes, candy, and gifts.  She said, "We need to call  my friends and thank them."

 6 Months Old

Weston went to the doctor!  He is a growing boy.  He weighed 17.1lbs (38%) and was 29.3 inches (99%)!  However, I kind of think the measurements of his height might be off a bit so I might try again to see if it is accurate.  If it is, I have another tall one since Macie always seemed to be in the 90th percentile.  He had to get more shots but didn't cry as much this time.  Oh how it breaks my heart to see tears rolling down his face.  Macie was a big help and sang him a song when he was crying.  Again she stood on their step stool the entire time helping the nurse and the doctor.  She only took a few pictures this time because she was more concerned about when she would get one of her Valentine suckers for being a good girl during the appointment.

 Weston is sitting by himself but still falls over every now and then. He reaches constantly for anything he can.  Yes, he did grab a pancake of Macie's before I realized it. I panicked and pulled it out of his mouth.  He can almost roll over from his back to his belly.  He just a little bit more to go. I keep watching and waiting.  He is eating three food meals a day along with his milk.  He seems to be sleeping fairly well.  BUT that little guy has been waking up randomly over the last two weeks at 2, 6, 5, and then sometimes at his normal 7.  I think he likes to keep me guessing.  He also keeps letting me know that he is different that his sister who was very predictable.  That's ok though...I think I will keep him!

So we had a little bit of snow the other day!  Macie woke up, put on her warm clothing with her pajamas and kept saying, "I told you it would snow. This is great snow."  After a bit she came in and then said, "I need to warm my toes by the fire."  As I drove her to school and she saw the rooftops covered with snow she said, "We need a sled to slide down them. We can borrow Grammy's sled."  Ok, so no sliding off roof tops but it would be great fun to go sledding.  I hope we get a good snow really soon so that we can really play in it.

Family...

Over and over again, I thank God for my family!  Blessed beyond measure is how I feel!

A week ago today, Josh, Lyndsie, and Blake welcomed their newest family member.  Blair Reece was born at 12:39PM.  I actually stood outside the door and heard her first cry which made me cry.  Wow, how precious and how tiny she is especially compared to her 6 month old cousin, Weston. We  are excited to watch her grow and be a part of her life.

 Grammy and Papaw came for a visit on Wednesday and Thursday. We were happy to see them since it has been too long since our last visit.  Macie and Weston were excited to have them here!  Weston is showing off his "Prince Charming" pjs from Grammy.  Yes, he is that....he just smiles which melts your heart and makes you forget if you are having a bad day.

 I try and I try to get Macie to just smile her pretty smile.  She likes to make silly faces way too much but that is ok!

 Zack and his dad are laying by the fire.  I thought this was funny and sweet!  We went to eat at this new restaurant called the HARD EIGHT.  It recently opened and after all our talk of how good it is...we were a little disappointed.  It is still a favorite but I think they need to work out all the little things so we will give them a while before we go back.

 Macie is taking Rosy for a run.  She ran back and forth...great exercise for both of them.  Macie is also showing off her sweet Valentine from Grammy and Papaw!

 Nonnie and Pappy came over for a little Valentine dinner.  Zack got his BIG GREEN EGG and was eager to use it.  We had homemade pizza Friday, chicken Saturday, and ribs on Sunday.  Ribs are romantic and the perfect Valentine meal, right?  Maice got a sweet dress up doll.  She loves these things.  As of now she has three and they are out in her room with all their different clothes all over.

 Weston loved his book.  When he saw the sack he was honestly kicking his legs and acting excited. 

 Macie had her first roasted marshmallows the night before Blair was born.  We have talked about this and read about Curious George doing this so it was fun to finally roast marshmallows.  She ate 5 or more! 

 Cuddle time.

 I was excited that Macie and Blake got to spend Tuesday together while Lyndsie was still at the hospital with Blair.  We had lunch under a tent, jumped on Nonnie's bed, made a Valentine puppet  They had a great time; however, both had to go to time-out once.  The only reason I say this is because when each was in time out at different times they clearly made it known to me that "bad choices" were made by the person in time out.  They are great pals though so hugs were shared and they moved on to their next adventure.

Smiles

 Sitting Up

 Macie favorite outfit that she wants to wear every single day.

I was playing with my camera so the boy in the distance is blurring which he is supposed to be.  Anyway, this boy is our neighbor and is as sweet as can be.  He was walking on the rocks behind our house and Macie put her hands over her mouth and said, "Be careful, Ethan." I thought she meant because he was on the rocks but then she continued, "Watch our for snakes."