Father's Day

We made another trip for Father's Day.  We went to Baton Rouge for Jake's grandparents to meet Anna Kate.  They had not had a chance to meet Anna Kate yet, and we thought this would be a great time.

We had such a good time.  We stayed with Eddie & Marilyn and got to see John and visit with him.  He will be a sophomore at West Point this year and was home for a couple weeks before going back.  Anna Kate was very spoiled by all the attention from her great grandparents, her Aunt Marilyn, and her cousins. 

We had such a wonderful time and can't wait to come back and visit again!

I don't know what she liked more - her top or Papaw!

Hanging out outside Mamaw & Papaw's apartment.

Mamaw gave her a bottle

Happy Mother's Day

Wow! Sorry it's been so long since we last wrote.  It has been so busy around here that we haven't had much time to even rest! So I'm going to try and bring everyone up to date over the next few days. 

This Mother's Day was so special for us because it was the first year I was a Mommy! The weekend of Mother's Day we spent in Natchez because Jake had a work function.  AK did so good on the drive and everyone at the meeting LOVED her! I have never seen so many grown men fawn over her.  I think she had several of them wrapped around her fingers.  There was an auction at the meeting and look what Anna Kate won.

She also won a MSU outfit for a door prize but I don't have a picture of it.  It is going to go perfect with her other MSU stuff as she helps her Daddy cheer on his Bulldogs!

 Then on Mother's Day, AK got to meet her great Gramma (my mother's mother) and several of her great aunts. Her Jam, Gran, and Aunt Rachel met us there.  Here are some pics from the day.

Anna Kate & her Great Gramma

4 Generations of Wands

Gramma & her Grandchildren & Great Grandchild

Happy 2 Months Anna Kate!

I know it's been a while since I last blogged. Life has been pretty busy lately.  Anna Kate is growing like a weed and is such a joy in our lives!  We can't imagine what life was like without her, except I think there was a little more sleep and downtime! :)

Anna Kate went for her 2 month check-up today.  She had to get 3 shots and I was worried,about how both of us would do.  But we both did great.  Anna Kate was a champ, she only cried a little bit.  I didn't get upset, but it did break my heart hearing my baby girl hurting.  It was definitely a cry I hadn't heard before.  She's doing okay this afternoon.  Is nappying a good bit and is kinda cranky, but it just gives Mommy a great reason to snuggle and cuddle with her little girl.

Thursday we had a little photo shoot so I could finally finish our birth announcement (late I know, but they're going in the mail this week)!  I got some really great shots, but I think that's because of the subject matter more so than the photographer.  Here are a few shots from the day.

I can't believe our litte girl has grown so much.  Watching her grow and become this precious, funny little girl makes me so glad I get to stay at home everyday.  I am so glad that I'm the one who gets to take care of her all day instead of someone else.

A Lot of Catching Up

Well I think we have a LOT of catching up to do.  We are now a family of 3 and Anna Kate will be 3 weeks old this Easter Sunday.  I can't believe it's already been 3 weeks, but it also seems like she's been with us for so long!  I can't imagine life without her.  We are having so much fun with her, and although I want to keep her this little forever, I am also very excited about watching her grow.  She is such a good baby, and except for a few episodes, has been so great! 

I'll write more later on, and fill you in on the past month or so.  We had 2 showers, lots of room decorating, a great delivery, and lots of love and visitors since.  Plus a birthday party to celebrate Anna Kate's first week!  For now, I"ll leave you with a few pictures.


Our first picture as a family of 3

Getting ready to go home

Valentine's Surprise

First, let me say that I can't believe it's been 2 months since I've last posted.  Sorry, we've been a little busy around here.  Maybe one day I'll do a catch-up post, but for now, I wanted to share what my wonderful husband did to surprise me!

He had been working painting the nursery and we had agreed that I wouldn't go in until it was finished.  (Mostly so it would be a surprise, but also because of the smell.)  Well, he had worked all week last week trying to finish and as of Thursday night he said he lacked just a little bit more and was hoping to finish Friday.  Friday was his day off but he told me he had some work he needed to do so he was going to go in for a little while.

Well, Friday, I came home from work to find this....

I was very pleasantly surprised!  While I thought he was "working" he had gone to Memphis to pick up our furniture we ordered (I didn't even know it was in) and had put everything together.  It was a wonderful surprise!  Now we just have to paint a bookcase to put in there, and we'll be all set.  I am hoping to get her room decorated this weekend. 

I'll post pictures of her room again when we've finished.