Christmas Photo Shoot

I signed up for a mini Santa session, before I knew that we would get in with the Phipps Santa!  Camryn isn't a big fan of the jolly old man right now not to mention she woke up cranky from her nap, so it was a pretty rough afternoon!  (Thanks to Nonni & TOTY who tried their hardest to get Camryn to smile)  Since the kids looked really cute- Adam and I decided to wear nice attire as well so we took a few family shots.  (once again thanks to Nonni & TOTY who worked REALLY hard to try to get Camryn to smile)

Pretty good smile!

Thats my girl!

Thanksgiving

We are truly blessed with wonderful family and friends.  We are so thankful for each and everyone of you!  We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We were so lucky that Grandpa & Grandma Reed came down from Washington to visit us.  Adam and I loved playing cards with them and really enjoy the new game we learned!  We had the usual Thanksgiving then Jennifer and I finished up the day by going shopping!  

Love these three kiddos!

Camryn is so happy to be holding Avery's hand!

Just trying to get a good family photo - SILLY FACES!

Happy Man!

Talking away!

Avery & Reed sitting with Grandpa!

Camryn is really cooperating!

Still trying to get Camryn to calm down!

Now its just funny!

First ever kids table!  Didn't go over well with Camryn who sat down for all of 3 minutes!

Grandpa Reed holding Reed!

3 months old & Gymnastics

It has been a busy month, so I apologize for not posting more and not posting often.

I went back to work on Reed's 3 month birthday!  It has definitely been an adjustment and I am missing my babies a lot.  I am definitely ready for winter break that is two weeks away.  We had a busy November!  Camryn tried out gymnastics!  She did great once she got over the fact that I wasn't with her.  I haven't officially signed her up for the class yet, but I need to!  We traveled to Alabama to celebrate Adam's grandma's 80th Birthday!  Happy Birthday Martha!  We also had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Smiling because I bribed her with my phone!

All ready to go!

Working on her puzzle!

Kisses for Reed!

 Reed is such a joy and a great baby!  He is really laid back, and truly only fusses if he is tired or hungry.  As you can tell from the pictures - he misses a lot of meals!  ;)  He has really started to discover his voice and smiles a lot!  He also LOVES to watch football with his daddy!

Big man!

Loving these ties!

He was tired.  Since I started back to work on this day- we didn't do the photo shoot until after I picked them up from my moms!

Happy Halloween!!

We had a spooktacular Halloween!  Camryn went to school that morning, where she participated in a costume parade!  She was held by her teacher, Ms. Cindy, to start, but eventually got down & walked.  Mimi and I took her to Publix to trick or treat, which was phenomenal.  Later on once daddy got home we went out trick or treating!  Camryn was Minnie Mouse this year and Reed was supposed to be a dog, but I never put his costume on him because it was too big!

Happy Halloween!

Ready for school!

Camryn at her costume parade being held by Ms. Cindy (Dr. Seuss)

Big Girl!

Minnie Mouse

Ready to go Trick or Treating
(the ears lasted about 30 seconds)

Loving on Reed!

Handsome Man

First Halloween!!

2 Months Old!!

Reed is 2 months old!  Literally - where is the time going?!  He is truly a blessing and we love our family of four!  Reed has had a big month!  He started sleeping through the night (thankful), smiling, cooing, and had some major growth spurts since his last check up!  

Reed's 2 months stats:

15lbz 0oz - 97th percentile
24 3/4 inch long - 97th percentile
42 cent head circumference - 90th percentile

So he is 100% proportional, but he is a big ole boy and we wouldn't have him any other way!  More to love on!  :)

Reed's Dedication

Reed was dedicated this past Sunday at Cedarcrest Church.  It is such a blessing to stand before our brothers and sisters in Christ pledging to raise Reed in a Christ centered home.  Reed's name means Blessed and his bible verse is:  The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation."  Psalm 118:14

Family Weekend

Grandpa Craig, Grandma Heidi, Aunt Andrea, Uncle Jeff, and Grayson all came over this past weekend!  Camryn had so much fun playing with everyone.  We ventured out to Paulding County's trick or treat village.  It was interesting, but everyone seemed to have a great time!!

All ready to go!

Reed, Camryn, & Grayon

Reed's sleeping, Camryn doesn't want her picture taken, and look at that sweet smile on Grayson!

Typical Weekend

Camryn is such a joy!  She is extremely smart, super sassy, and loves to love!  I can't believe my baby is going to be TWO in two months!  The time is flying by!

Her new table pose, because she doesn't like to sit at the table for more than 5 minutes!

Yum!

When did she get big enough to watch TV like this?!

Styling!

Trying to be sneaky & sit in Reed's seat.

GROOVING!

Pumpkin Patch, Painting, & Carving

We have had an extremely busy October!  I always forget how much I truly love the Fall.  I absolutely love the color of the leaves and the fun activities that come with the seasons change.  We went to Berry Patch Farm as a family to pick out a pumpkin.  Camryn had a great time with Avery and loved repeating everything that Avery did.  (nothing new)

Picking out a small pumpkin

Camera's Out - therefore Camryn makes this face!

Family Photo

Pumpkins

Playing with Mimi

More pumpkins!

Camryn absolutely ADORES her TOTY!

Camryn got her face painted!

 I also wanted to start a new tradition with the kids, so I decided to let Camryn paint a pumpkin!  This was a HUGE hit!  I had to totally step outside my comfort zone to let her paint, because I am a neat freak!  It was absolutely WORTH it!  Camryn thought it was so cool and she talks about her painted pumpkin still!

 Now it was time to carve our family pumpkin!  I love carving pumpkins!  I love the insides, the smell, & the challenge of getting the design right!  This was Camryn's first time carving a pumpkin, so she wasn't too sure about it!  I think she will LOVE it next year!

Checking out the insides

Smelling it!

Trying to help Mommy & Daddy scoop it, but she did not like the way the inside felt!