Quality Time with Tia and Peyton

Ana-Patrick and I met Gran, Tia, and Peyton in Lake Charles on Saturday night and we had the most amazing weekend. First of all, I accomplished something I didn't think I would ever be able to do...drive 3 hours with her all by myself! She was so well behaved and I am so thankful to have such an amazing baby! I am also so thankful that Ana-Patrick has so many people that love her, and this includes both sides of our family. We feel love and affection from most everyone towards Ana-Patrick and appreciate all of you so much!

How Did She Do This?

Ana-Patrick was in her pack and play watching a DVD while I was in the kitchen cooking dinner. I would poke my head around the corner to check on her and the 2nd or 3rd time I did, this is what I saw!! I couldn't believe first of all that she was just standing up watching her movie (lol) and second of all that she was able to pull up without anything to use to pull on. It still remains a mystery...

I just want to say that I have the most amazing aunt in the entire world. If you look at the comment counter, she is in the lead. Jill, thank you so much for everything you do. I love you so much and don't know what I would do without you. Thank you for taking the time to post all of the comments. I love them!

Pack & Play

I had to pull the pack & play back out today because she is into everything and I was completely exhausted from constantly having to pick her up and move her back on her mat. She actually LOVED being in the playpen. I put her DVD's in and she just played away. Her new favorite thing is puppets, so I sat in front of her for a while playing puppet master. I can't even imagine how difficult it's going to be to watch her when she starts walking. I am so glad that she is developing like this and becoming more and more independent.

We Finally Did It

Guess what? Ana-Patrick is FINALLY sleeping in HER crib in HER room. I started working nights this past weekend so Rick started the transition while I wasn't here. I wouldn't be able to listen to her cry without going in and getting her. We took these pictures last night because I am so proud of our little girl and really so proud of us. We had become so attached to her being in the room with us and I am still kind of sad that she isn't in our room at night. She loves her bed and sleeps all through the night. We are blessed!

Gabby Was Here Too

I want to add these pictures from last weekend. Rick took these when Gabby came to pick Celeste up last Saturday afternoon. Ana-Patrick loves Celeste and Gabby so much and she even cried when they left. It was so sad. We love you girls!!

39 Hours In 3 Days

Hello everyone! I'm finally finished with my 3 back to back 12 (they are really 13 hour) hour shifts and my work week is COMPLETE! Because I am still in orientation, I have a critical care class on Thursday, but normally I would be off until Saturday 7pm!!! The 3 shifts in a row is very difficult and physically, mentally, and emotionally draining, but well worth the entire week that I am able to spend with my daughter!! So now you guys can expect daily post on our blog! Hope all is well! God is so faithful and I am amazed at his blessings every single day!

Move Over...

So as you can see somebody has become pretty attached to his little sister! Lewis will jump up beside her anytime she is sleeping on the couch (which doesn't happen much anymore because she now naps in her crib....i know, how good are we?) I do have to give 99% of the credit for this transition to Renee Cuvillier, for she is the one who broke us of this horrible habit...lol! I think these pictures are so sweet. Just to add, if you look closely, Celeste is sitting on the other sofa! We had so much fun when she came to visit! We love you Celeste!!