Sneak Peek

Last week I took the kids and had their picture taken by a dear friend. She lives in Colorado but was in Wynne for spring break. She sent a few pics as a "sneak peek". All of them should be on her website by the end of the week. You can check it out at teresaleephotography.com
I am so excited to see the rest of the pictures. I know... I have the cutest kids in the world!!

Family Time!!

What a weekend!!! We had a house full. Carl's sisters Cendi and Mari-Gray came in with Cendi's kids Connor and Hannah. Carl's cousin Patrick came over from Memphis with his wife and 2 kids too. We had a blast and off course they all got to meet Juliann. Here are some pics from the weekend.



Connor, Cameron, and John hunting eggs.



Juliann snuggling with Aunti M

Carl's dad, Pappy, with the crew

This is Carl's grandmother with all 6 of her great grandkids. This weekend was the first time for her to meet J.Paul and Juliann. This is the first time they have all been together. What a precious moment. Cameron, J. Paul, Grandmother, Juliann, John, Connor, and Hannah

John knows how to work the ladies

Family pic

mommy and john after a long fun filled day!!!

22 and 2

This week marked John's 22 month birthday and yesterday was Juliann's 2 week birthday. It blows my mind how fast time flies. We took them both to the doctor for check ups. Juliann weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces which is great for 2 weeks. John is still in the 95th percentile on height and 50th on weight. I just try to appreciate every moment count my blessings. We are so thankful for everyday that we have with our children and try not to take anything for granted. John has decided that Juliann's bouncy seat is the most comfortable seat in the house.

Big brother is imparting wisdom to his sis or telling her how he will keep the boys away when she is older. It actually is so precious when he says "Hi, Juliann".

What a happy kid!! Mom found this shirt for him. It says, "That's it... I'm going to Nana's". Since she is called Nana it was perfect. We have family coming in tonight so be looking for more pics soon with cousins.

Hanging out with Daddy

Before getting ready for bed the other night Daddy and the kids had hang out time. Excuse the blue blanket Juliann is on. At home we use John's blankets because we only have a few pink ones. We are all doing great. John has gotten spoiled staying home with Mommy most days. I am enjoying being a stay at home mom at least for a little while (yeah, i am jealous of those of you who do all the time.) God is so good.

Let it Snow!!!!!

Last Friday we got our biggest (and really only) snow of the year. John absolutely had a blast. There was plenty of snow to make snow ice cream and of course a snowman.

Yeah, I know. Only in Arkansas can you have a redneck snowman.



Juliann enjoyed the snow from inside all bundled up. She is doing great. She sleeps a lot more than John did. It has allowed us to give him extra attention and ease the transition from 1 child to 2. He is so sweet with her. One of the cutest things is when she sneezes he says "bless you Juliann". Precious moments...

Birthday!!!

Juliann Grace has arrived. She was born Wed March 5, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful!!!! Pictures really don't do her justice. She also was quite impatient. My induction began at 6:00 and the doc broke my water at 7:30, epidural at 8:30 and she was born at 9:28 am. None of our family had even made it to the hospital yet. It was amazing. John is doing absolutely awesome with her. He is a very proud big brother. We came home thursday and are doing great!! Enjoy the pics.




These were taken the day after Juliann was born before we left the hospital.


Finally, at home. Check back soon for snow pictures!!!

One more day!!!

Well, this is pretty pathetic that this is the first blog since Christmas. Tomorrow is the big day. Carl and I are going to check into the hospital tonight and we will start the induction first thing tomorrow morning. I went to the doc last Friday and he said I was at 2cm and scheduled the induction. We are extremely excited to see little Juliann Grace. John is staying with Nana and Pops tonight and they are going to drive over in the morning. It is absolutely mind boggling to think that we can love another child as much as we do John. He is so loving and affectionate and he is talking up a storm. He amazes us everyday. We can't wait to see him interact with Juliann. OK now for some pics.


John on "nana's bed" in Juliann's room. There's no telling where the bruise came from.

John is showing off his "big boys" (underwear). He is officially potty trained. we just use a diaper at night. We are so glad that we will just have one child in diapers at a time. they are way too expensive for two kids.

Finally, the belly.