Tuesday, August 03, 2010

OUR NEWEST ADDITION....
Now that we cleared out some more play space in the back yard...we got the girls a swing-set!!
They love it {read: LOVE IT!} Sophia plays on it whenever she can, which is not all that much since N.C. has had a heat index of 110-114 the past couple weeks. But when it is not so blazing hot she is swinging, steering the ship, peering through the telescope into the woods, sliding, giggling climbing and having a great time!
Olivia loves to swing and is content to swing, hang out and smile sweetly at everyone! It has been a nice addition to our yard...and hopefully they will enjoy it for years to come :)
Hope you are well!!
love and kisses...

Friday, July 30, 2010

California Trip!
{a tad late...but worth the wait}
Alright...so technically we have been home for about 3 weeks...but it's summer and things are busy! Here are some pictures from the trip to L.A. We had such a wonderful time...I am ready to go back already!! Sophia had a blast swimming...she had her first swim lessons with Ms. Jennie. We went to my parents cabin, we shopped, we ate Mexican food like it was going out of style {no good Mexican food in N.C.}. We just played the trip away with family and friends. It was perfect!!
Sophia the swimmer!! Having a blast in Mimi and Grandpa's pool :)
Playing at the cabin!
Happy 4th of July!!
Shopping and playing with friends and family!
{more post to come...sooner than later :)}
xoxoxox

Thursday, May 27, 2010

No Greater Joy.
{in my humble opinion}
This is a small part of a day in my life. We go to the park. The three of us, I pack up our snacks and water bottle in the double stroller. I put on my not so glamorous running shoes, and pull my not so stylish (and graying) hair into a pony tail, and we walk to the park. On the way there Olivia chews on whatever toy I handed her and tries to peek out from under her sun hat. Sophia and I talk about the beautiful sky and who created all of it, and why He created it and why we should be so so thankful for Him. We name the color of plants and houses. We sing songs...{only after I have regained my breath from pushing a double stroller up hill}.
When we get to the park we play and snack and snack and play. We really do have so much fun. And sometimes I look up at the sky and think about how in world I (an L.A. born and raised city girl), ended up in North Carolina. And I think about how the Lord knew from the creation of the earth all about me, and that this is exactly where I would be, right at that very moment. And I think about my sweet girls and how we moved from Los Angeles (so far from so many that I love and miss) so that I could be able to live this exact life. The life where I get to spend every day teaching, and training my sweet sweet girls.
Then I snap back into reality when I hear Sophia call me, or Olivia squeal...and I run off to tend to them and all that they need. They are not perfect girls, I am not a perfect mom...but it is a perfect life...for me...and I am so so thankful. And I pray that I will always remember to be.
love and kisses....xoxoxo

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Wordless Wednesday ~ Around the house
(a day late)

Monday, April 26, 2010

The girls.
Since our last post Olivia is now eating solid foods, loves cheerios, is sitting up and trying to start to crawl.
Sophia is always curious, loves to ask questions and learn new things. She recently had a haircut and we had 3 inches cut off. Now that it has warmed up here, she wants to be outside playing ALL the time.
Hope everyone is doing well...will post again soon (I promise)
love and hugs!

Friday, April 02, 2010

Piper Quinn Melvin
My sister Alison and her husband Andy had their first child this week. Her name is Piper and she came 5 weeks early. She weighed 5lbs 7oz and was 19 inches long.
I am so thrilled for them...what a blessing this little girl already is!! I am so proud of my sister and her
hubs...they are going to be wonderful parents.
Piper and her Mommy...minutes after she was born.
A family of three :)
Love you Ali, Andy and Piper...sending kisses and love!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxox

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Sophia's First Bike
This weekend we went to Target and bought Sophia her first bike. While she was taking her nap Andrew put it together, and when she woke up she was so excited to see it! She put her hands up to her mouth and said "My bike, my bike...I so excited!"
Ringing her bell
Best Daddy ever...patiently teaching her how to steer and pedal.
So happy!
Giving Daddy thank you kisses for helping to "fix" her bike.
Love and kisses :)

Friday, March 12, 2010

Happy 6 Months Olivia...
Our sweetie pie turned 6 months this week! I am really having a hard time believing that time has flown by so fast. She had her 6 month checkup and she is doing great...here are her stats:
Weight: 16 1/2 pounds ~ 55th percentile
Length: 26 1/4 inches ~ 80th percentile
Head: 16 inches ~ 55th percentile
We also did her half year photo session...here are a couple pics...enjoy!
love, love, love these girls....

Monday, March 08, 2010

New Orleans.....
Andrew and I celebrated our 5th anniversary in New Orleans...here are some pictures.
{Day one}
{Day two}
{day three}

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

I love this man....
I know I am a couple day's early...our Anniversary is March 5th. But we will be in New Orleans on our vacation, and I have no intention of blogging while I am there :)
Anyway, Happy Anniversary Love...I am continually blown away by what an incredible man the Lord blessed me with.
You are my best friend, encourager, protector and love of my life. Thank you for all that you do and all that you are!!
I'm looking forward to the next 50!! (at least)
xoxoxoxo
me