Birthdays and Weddings

Hey everyone- I am 25 years old today, can you believe it cause I can't. I feel so much older these days. I guess being a parent makes you feel that way. Maybe that's why you start getting gray hair so much earlier. I hope that doesn't happen to me for awhile!!! Anyways, I have had a great weekend. Well it didn't start off to well. My grandparents planned on keeping Emmalyn for us on Saturday night so that Wilkins and I could go out and celebrate. However, when I woke up that morning I had the stomach bug. Every time I moved I got sick- it was terrible. I haven't been sick in awhile so I was proud of myself- or WAS proud! I spent the whole day in bed while Wilkins watched Emmalyn. Sunday morning I felt a little better so we went into Homewood for brunch at Jackson's Bistro. It was so good- but my stomach was so not ready! After that we came home to recoup! I know Wilkins was disappointed that we couldn't do much... so being the sweet man he is he grilled steaks and wined and dined me on the couch!!! It turned out to be a great night. He and Emmalyn gave me the new Kindle. I love it:)

So this is the super cute Alabama outfit that Lindsey and Brandon gave Emmalyn. Isn't she just adorable with that no smile, lol! Oh by the way Lindsey, you guys were very sneaky with the already being married a year before your wedding on Saturday, I loved it!!! Congratulations on one year of marriage!!!

Emmalyn turns 6 months tomorrow and that is even more astonishing to me. I feel like I just had her...crazy how quick it goes. We take her to the doctor next week for a check-up and another round of shots- how fun:( So today was the first day that she did something on her own. I was laying her down for a nap (she was passed out) and when I moved my hand her pacifier feel out so she lifts her head up and looks for the pacifier pops it in and goes back to sleep..you would have thought I won the lottery. I think it was her birthday present to me. I don't know why that is so exciting but I was jumping up and down! The little things in life are the best, I understand that saying now!

Megan and Lee got married last weekend. The rehearsal dinner was at Satterfields, which was some great food, but Emmalyn was not a happy baby. Her bedtime is at 7:00 and the dinner started at 7:00. So needless to say she was exhausted and mad at me for making her stay up. She retaliated by screaming most of the dinner. Good thing we have such a great family and everyone was understanding and smiled (or attempted too). Also Megan's brother's kids where there too, one is 4 weeks, so that helped. She finally passed out half way through and we made a palate in the corner of the restaurant. Saturday was about the same story. We had to be at the chapel by 3:00 for pictures. Apparently all that posing made a restless baby who decided to act out as soon as the "I Do's" began at 5:00. Leaving me to run out of the chapel in tears too. Welcome to motherhood I hear!!! The reception was nice and Emmalyn was happy to go home early with her Mimi and Go-Daddy! What a weekend...but Congratulations to Lee and Megan, who are coming back from their honeymoon in Antigua. Here is the happy couple from the rehearsal dinner receiving their toasts from the family.

I snapped this picture of Wilkins and Van at the beginning of the ceremony. As I was taking the picture someone told me there was no picture taking allowed...oops...im an outlaw bandit:) Wilkins has this big smile on his face because he is proud of Emmalyn for being good and playing with her toys on my lap...only if we had know, lol!

Hope the week goes well. Love to everyone. Can't wait to show you pictures of Emmalyn in her Halloween costume next week!!!

5 months and Counting

So its finally college football time!!! We have been waiting all year for this and now we have Emmalyn to join in. Unfortunately, I think she is turning into what I feared- an Auburn fan! She is in love with them and I'm not sure why! Whenever they play she can't take her eyes of the screen then when the real football game starts, ALABAMA, she doesn't seem that interested. It is driving me crazy and Wilkins is loving it. He bought her this really cute Auburn dress and then some shorts (that she has on in the picture). So I guess she will come around eventually. Lindsey and Brandon have come through for me though. Yesterday I received the cutest Alabama pillow outfit from them...I can't wait for her to put that on for game day. So putting a picture of it up this week. You guys are the best...love you and congrats on the wedding this weekend (Oct. 9th).
Speaking of weddings, Lee's is coming up this weekend too. So we will have such a busy week getting ready for family and friends coming into town! Gotta find something to wear for E cause she can't dress like this;)

Isn't that butty the cutest. Anyways, we really haven't been doing much! Just spending time together on the weekends and working during the week! Tiffany's graduation from basic training was this week in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The Webb family did not make it this time due to Emmalyn being a little too young for the airplane and quiet ceremony. However, Tiffany surprised everyone by being an Honor Grad which is only given out to 3 people out of 500! So, we will be going to her AIT graduation in December! We are so excited it is in Colombia, SC, and since we have not had a vacation this year we are going to make a whole trip out of it. I believe we are going to Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head and of course Colombia! It will be are first real vacation (with just the three of us) as a family!
It is hard to believe Emmalyn is 5 months now. It seems as if she has been here all along. I barely remember life before her and it seems so insignificant now. Anyways, she is really starting to fill out and her hair is growing. It looks red in pictures but it is kind of a sandy brown! She is grabbing for everything now and very alert for her age (from what I hear- I don't know)! In this picture, Wilkins and I was snacking on some Guacamole and she was getting aggravated at not getting any attention, so she took the chip bag and stuck her head in it to see what the fuss was all about I guess, lol! Then gave us this look like oh please, I am way better!

So, Wilkins reminded me earlier in the week that my birthday is coming up! I have always loved birthdays but turning 25 reminds me that I am not getting any younger! I hope I don't start getting wrinkles now, I am just not ready for any of that. I think this year instead of celebrating I might just do something fun for E, unless it is a massage- haha! I have been wanting to take her to the McWane Science Center. It is supposed to be really fun for babies too and it looks so cool! I'm not sure what is in it but I guess we will find out:) Birthdays are just not that big of a deal anymore when their is something greater in life for you- I have the best husband and baby, what more could I ask for!!!

This picture was taken before Emmalyn and I went to a good friend of mine, Mandy's baby shower on Sunday. Looking at this picture makes me just adore having a girl! I wanted a boy so bad while I was pregnant and was hurt a little when I found out it was a girl. However, God knew what he was doing because she has been so amazing. I love having a girl to spend all my time with. It is fun thinking of the shopping trips we are going to have or the chick flicks that I can watch with her -since no man likes them- or spending time doing whatever when hunting season starts!!! There is truly always a reason for everything:)

I was trying to get E to smile and wave in this picture but she is done smiling for any camera. Thanks mom and grandma:) So I hope everyone has a goodnight and week! I love you all.