Sleeping In Her Crib-January 3, 2008

I know that I have not been the best at updating this thing. Thanks for being patient! When I get a chance to have all three in their beds sleeping I am going to start updating this rather than clean my house. I feel that will be better for my sanity.Here are some pictures from January 3, 2008 of my Squirt-Squirt as we affectionately call her. She was sleeping through the night (10p-5a) at 5 weeks, so we moved her in the room with Tay Tay at 7 weeks of age because we knew she could do it. Now at 13 weeks today, she is sleeping 12+ hours at night (6:30p-6:45a). I know we are blessed!

Christmas at the Skating Rink

Tay with MeMaw (12/16/2007)

I have to say that until I married into the Reid family, I had never heard of Christmas being done in a skating rink. Now, I have and actually it was a rather incredible tradition. I am sorry to report that this might have been the last year for the entire Reid side to get together at the skating rink. You see, MeMaw sold the rink this past year (2007) and I am not sure we will get to carry on the Carthage tradition. Nevertheless, we had an excellent time and not to be forgotten.
The above picture warms my heart for many reasons. You might know why if you know my husbands background with roller skating. He is one heck of a roller skater, however it goes beyond that fact. He is teaching his children how to skate on the same floor he learned to skate on. And from the stories I hear, he was even younger then these two are. Whenever you get him near a wooden surface with wheels under his feet, he can show you come moves. (I have been wanting wooden floors in our house and now I am questioning it per the above sentence.)
Nevertheless, I am posting pictures from our Christmas memories.

Got Some Catching Up To Do

Two Little Rascals eating Apples

Laying in bed reading with Daddy (11/21/2007)
15 days old (12/1/2007)
Posing in her new "big girl" bed (aka-my old "big girl" bed) (12/2/2007)
Gavin in his "big boy" bed (aka-Daddy's and G-Pa's bed) (12/2/2007)
Hold on Bro! (12/4 /2007)

More Pictures of Birth

I am finding pictures on our camera and wanted to archive them in our blog.

You see, I am just now surfacing. I didn't even know we had these.

Chris is the best labor partner!
We are so in love with Gracelynn Lee Briana!Ready to go natural all over again! I seriously felt like I could run a marathon after I gave birth. Talk about a serious rush! I don't even run!

Belly Shots

November 14, 2007
I am still in shock that my body can do what it does. And do it not once, but three times! Now, many of you have heard me say that I can gain some weight. Well, here is proof. With each pregnancy, I have gained 50lbs. No not total, that is 50lbs with each one. Yep. These pictures are proof. I know that to some- my stretch marks might be more than you can handle, however it is what it is.
If it means three healthy babies, then it was all worth it. It's all in how you look at it.
Then again, God must have heard me ask for a reason to get out of wearing a bikini. :)

Do Daddy's Really Dance?

They can square dance!

Here are the pictures from the parents part of the day school program.
(Note: Mom had just delivered, so I was able to get out of this one) :)
This one is of Daddy and Gavin's Teacher, Miss Jenny. Daddy had a lot of fun showing Gavin how to be a good sport.
Gavin enjoyed watching his daddy dance!

Pilgrims in January?

Boo Bear the Pilgrim

Gavin had a wonderful time (back in November) being a little pilgrim for his day school program. He even got to dance with his friend, Anna. They learned to square dance (very popular here in the south).

I don't know about you, but as you can tell by my body language, I am rather excited!
(Said with much sarcasm.)
I must not see my mom.
Found her!!!!

Home-November 19, 2007

Tummy time with DaddyI love my swing

Labor and Delivery-November 15, 2007

So here I am giving you a picture update.
This will be the easiest way to catch everyone up without taking a lot of time.
Here goes:Took the boppy and a towel (to cover my eyes and ears-I became very sensitive to light and sound) to the hospital. My nurse and OB rocked! They didn't mind me standing up and laboring (less than two hours mind you :) ). I was very relaxed and enjoyed the entire process of a natural delivery. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Welcome Gracelynn Lee Briana!!!

Tay Tay Turns Three...Almost- November 5, 2007

My sweet baby girl had an early birthday party(real birthday is November 24th) due to the upcoming birth of her sibling. We had so much fun planning her princess party! She loved the crown cake and cupcakes I made for her and that made my heart melt to see her excited face when she saw them. Here is one picture of the location. We had her party in the Rainbow Party room at USA Baby Superstore. What a great place!!! It is all indoors, padded floor for the children, painted in a great jungle/underwater theme, and climbing toys. She was so tickled to share the space with her friends.

These are just a couple of shots of her party. I will add more if needed, however I don't want to bore you all with my ST's (Jen, you know what I'm sayin') third birthday party pics.
She loved every minute of it and THANKFULLY we pulled it off before the new addition to the Reid's arrived.
Thank you to all of our friends and family members that braved the weather to come out and join us. I know some of you were sick and couldn't make it...you were missed. Thanks to everyone!