this afternoon.

This afternoon I attempted to put BG down for a nap after an extensive trip to Publix.

I laid her down and she went right to sleep. Good baby.

However, about thirty minutes into her nap, she woke up screaming her head off. She wasn't having the calming down thing, so I brought her into the living room to rock with me.

It took her a while to calm down and it didn't help that our dogs don't get the whole "don't bark while the baby is sleeping thing" (grr...), but I didn't mind.

Because somehow already, at seven months and some change old, my sweet baby has lost the desire to cuddle with her Mama. Boo.

So I sat there. No tv, no phone (gasp!), no computer. Just me and my sweet, sweet girl.

**okay, so I grabbed my phone to take this. Shoot me. It's documentation**


We sat and rocked for a while as I looked out the window and listened to her breathe, sigh, and stroke her Wubbie.

Gosh I love her.

And am so thankful for afternoons like this.

happy thanksgiving.

We're in Small Town, SC to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Mister's family today.

Thanksgiving is yet one more holiday that means so much more now that the little one is here.

I am so, so thankful for so many things this year.

- For my incredible husband. For him being the leader of our household, an amazing father, a wonderful husband, and most important, a great man of God.

- For my daughter, who is without a doubt the best thing that has ever happened to me. She's made me love in ways I didn't even realize were possible. She makes my smile every time I look at her. She is my miracle and my angel.

- For jobs in this crazy economy. After our scare a few months ago, I praise God for blessing us with a job so quickly. And I praise Him for my new job (details on that later!).

- For my family. My parents are always beyond supportive and are two of the hardest working, most dependable people I know. They're actually going through a rough spot (could use some prayers) but they never stop loving us, loving Baby Girl, and loving each other. I love them.

- That my brother is home safe and sound. The war over there is scary and hits too close to home, but my little brother is safe and home where he belongs. Thank God.

- For my friends. The older I get, the smaller the group gets, but the more genuine the friendships are. They make me laugh til I cry and I know I can always count on them.

- For my blog/Twitter friends. You guys got me through the first few months of motherhood. You have no idea how grateful I we are.

- For blog friends who have become real life friends that I adore and love talking to.

- For my pups; who still love me even after how mean I've been the past few months. Sorry guys... :)

- For my (former) co-workers. It was so awesome to go to work every day and enjoy myself. As happy as I was to leave Savannah and get up to SC with my husband, I do miss my co-workers and my old job. (not the insane clients though)

- For my freedom and my country. Say what you will, we still live in the greatest country on the planet. And I still cry every time I hear "God Bless America".

- For maternity jeans, which I still wear. No shame. They are the most comfortable things on the planet.

- For my new boots. Because I love them.

So those last two were ridiculous, but I really am thankful for them!

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Love,

a year ago.

This time last year, Mr. Perfect and I packed up and headed to Small Town, SC for Thanksgiving.

We had just found out that we were having a precious baby girl the week before. I smiled and rubbed my belly the whole day as family congratulated us and told us they'd been praying.

A year ago I thanked God for how blessed I was and couldn't imagine being any happier than I was in that moment.

Til now. Now as we make that same trip, only this time with my precious seven month old baby girl snoring away in the backseat.

I am so thankful for that little girl. I am so blessed that this is my life.

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making new friends.

I would have to say that besides the whole "documenting our lives" thing, that the new relationships and friendships I have formed are the BEST part of blogging.

What is really cool, is when you get the chance to meet one of the people who you've gotten to know through blogging/Twitter in real life.

I got lucky enough last month (yes, I am ridiculously behind again) to get the chance to hang out with NCF and her adorable little ones for a bit.

She is as sweet as she seems on her blog. And her boys? By far the funniest, sweetest, best behaved littles I've ever seen. BG was enamored with them. Just watching them and playing with them. Of course it helped that Baby Boy (her eldest) was so attentive and made sure she always had something to play with.


We swung by their house on our way to SC from my parents. The minute I walked in, I was hit by the smells of baked goods. I immediately thought "she bakes! Just like her blog says!". We spent hours there eating, playing, talking, and eating some more. ;) I did mention baked goods right?! Eventually Baby Girl and I had to get on the road or I'm pretty sure we would still be there. So we packed up the snacks NCF made for us (seriously- she's that sweet) and hit the road.

Thanks for letting us stop by NCF! It was so, so great to meet you, your hubs, and your precious boys! Can't wait to do it again!

the proof is in the picture.

There they are.

Finally.

In a photo (that I can get to) for the first time since they popped through on her 7 month birthday.

I wont even tell you how many times I got bit trying to get this.

No signs of any others joining the party. Which is fine. Because she has one adorable smile right now.

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