Moving

 I wish I had pictures to post but alas, it's a little crazy here at our house.  Steven and I have been busy packing away these last few days while the kids are with grandparents and it's been quite the project.  I didn't realize how much more one will accumulate with each new child born--it's nuts really.

The movers come tomorrow morning to load the truck and then we head down south to Fairhope-- finally.  We can't believe the time has come!  I have plenty of pictures and stories to share when I finally update the blog again when we arrive...everything from Steven's master bedroom bed project to goodbye parties...I'll have it all. ;)

We will miss Birmingham, but mostly our friends. Thankfully we know it's not goodbye for most of them but instead, we'll see them soon.

We look forward to the journey ahead....

To be continued....in Fairhope.

Done!

His FIRST day of residency...

His LAST day of residency...

Cameron's Wedding

I'm behind on my blogging again...but I think for very good reason.  We move in two weeks and to say I've got lots to do would be the understatement of the century.
In fact, I probably shouldn't even be updating this blog right now and instead, walking myself over to the empty boxes in my garage for some much needed packing. 

Oh well, I'll get to that eventually.

So where did I leave off last?  Ah, yes.  Savannah's birthday. 
The actual day of Savannah's birthday we were in Auburn with the entire family preparing for my brother's wedding.  Steven graciously watched the kiddos as I went to the bridesmaid's luncheon that morning and then that evening we both went to the rehearsal dinner.

My sister Carla (you may remember her from blogs past...you know, lawyer turned baker?) flew south a week early.  She had the important, and stressful, job of baking the wedding cake for my brother that week and it was definitely a week long affair.
We didn't get to Auburn until Friday but we enjoyed watching Carla finish up the cake.

I helped just a teeny tiny bit in the placing of the fondant.  But just a teeny bit.

At last, the moment came when we had to transport it to the reception site. 

As you can tell, the guys were beyond thrilled with my picture taking...

And J.B. looked thrilled to be holding the bottom of the cake...

But alas, they made it.  And Carla had to leave after wedding pictures right before the wedding to put the whole get up together.

Speaking of wedding pictures and the wedding...the ceremony was beautiful.

Here is a picture of my brother with all his sisters.

I think Cambo would admit that being the only boy for all those years was difficult but served him well in the long run. :)  Surprisingly dressing him up in tutu's as a child didn't affect him one bit.

The reception was great too and located in a giant barn located right next to a pretty little pond on campus.  And of course Carla's cake turned out beautiful!

Here is the sweet couple joining the party for the first time.

Rachel looked gorgeous and I loved her dress!  All the girls are excited to be getting a new sister in the famly--not to mention she kind of looks like us. We joke that she and Cameron look just a like.

I tried to take my camera out as much as possible but it was a busy night talking to friends and family.

Looks like my dad was busy snapping pictures as well.

Savannah went to my parent's house with a babysitter after the first twenty minutes of the reception...but little buddy stayed with us the entire night and did remarkably well I might add.  He enjoyed playing outside and rolling down the big grass hill with his cousin.  Those grass stains were fun to get out let me tell ya.

The mother/son dance of the evening.

Me and Dad.

My beautiful Meme and Aunt Debbie...

I loved catching up with my childhood best friend and freshman roommate, Jordan.  I haven't seen her in ages.

And of course, catching up with these girls always makes for a fun times...

 Like I said, Isaac did excellent at the wedding.  However, that doesn't mean toddler delirium didn't set in towards the late evening hours.

As you can see, the early stages were beginning to take root in his body...

All in all, it was a wonderfully perfect night for a perfect couple! 

We were all sad to see it end...including this delirious kid.

I'll be back soon.
Wish me luck on packing.  I'm going need it. :)

Happy Birthday Savannah!

Happy Birthday Savannah Girl!

We sure can't believe you are already one. 
I told your daddy that this definitely felt like the fastest year of my life.

I feel like it was only yesterday when I gave birth to you.  Well, come to think of it, it kind of was.   

You have been such a joy to our family this year--bringing a little girly into the mix.

You still love to smile and laugh all the time.  Especially at your silly big brother.

Although there's definitely crying during the day too...

You are doing much better with table food and prefer that over baby food now.  I knew you would eventually get it.

You are also doing a good job with the sippy cup and drink the majority of your milk with whole milk instead of formula.

You go to sleep around 7:30 every night and wake up around 6:30 wanting a bottle.  After you're fed I can put you back in the crib for about an hour longer.  I sure don't know how I'm going to break you from this bottle habit.  You love that morning feeding.

You still put everything in your mouth.

You are everywhere as I've said before.  You never stop moving or exploring--I can't keep my eyes on you fast enough and you constantly wear me out!  You can be in a bathroom in 5 seconds flat holding onto the edge of the toilet (yuck) if I don't remember to shut the door.

You also love to get into my ziploc bags and pull every.single.one out of the box when I'm not looking.  We cannot wait to have a pantry soon.

You are much more adventurous than your brother ever was at this age...nose diving off of couches and climbing on to anything that can be remotely climbable.

We've loved having a little girl in our family!  I still can't believe you, my baby, will be a big sister in a little over 4 months.  I have no doubt you will be the best big sister a girl could wish for!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SWEET SAVANNAH!