The converstion was this...

I don't know what sparked this thought in her but it came as random as it was. Ella says, "Mamma, I don't like Coopah."

Me: You don't like Cooper? Who is Cooper?

Ella: From church.

Me: Oh, is Cooper in your sunday school class?

Ella: Yes mam, she's in my class.

Me: Well, what did Cooper do that made you not like her?

Ella: She took my silky, and I don't like her.

Me: Ella, that's not nice. You do like Cooper. We like ALL people cause Jesus likes all people.

Ella: (Long pause) Well (pause again) he don't like Coopah.

As bad as I felt, I had to laugh. How do you argue with that!?

Oh! The fun. Oh! The joy...

The Lord is giving us a healthy baby BOY!!!!!!


We are extremely excited about this blessing we are about to have. Matt was so precious at the ultrasound this morning...he was grinning from ear to ear! As for Ella, she was really more impressed with the jelly the were putting on my belly than anything else. Matt's mom was able to be here with us as well, she cried the entire time. I'm glad she was here to experience the first pictures of her son's son. How special! Seeing him on the ultrasound was amazing as always. He is so completely opposite of Ella. She was chubby with puffy cheeks from the get go and his cheeks aren't quite so pronounced...yet! She was balled up and cuddly, he was stretched out and taking full advantage of the room he's been given. I always felt her move in generally the same area, he's all over the place. She moved all night and slept all day, he sleeps all night and moves all day-which for one will be a nice change. I felt great when I was pregnant with Ella, I spent 18 weeks with my head over the toilet with him. I'm a basket-case and cry uncontrollably this go round, I was slightly hormonal and emotional with Ella, but I felt halfway sane. I knew from the beginning this sweetness was a boy, but you never REALLY know until you know. I can hardly wait to see what he looks like and in what ways they'll resemble each other.


I don't know what I felt exactly looking at my son-besides exploding with love and gratitude I was teary and overwhelmed for sure. This is a first for us and I'm looking forward to taking on this new adventure with Matt and Ella. It's slightly scary for me, having a boy. Something about having to raise a man makes it hard to breathe. It's the most overwhelming feeling in the world right now to know I have to raise this baby boy into becoming a Godly man, the spiritual leader of his household and provider for his family. I've already asked the Lord SEVERAL times since just this morning, "Are you sure that I'm equipped with the knowledge to do this?" And, then he reminds me that He's here for me. And, then he reminds me that He gave me Matt, who's a wonderful father with a strong and faith-filled heart. Then, I can breathe a little easier! It's a big change going from pink to blue (or camo), but I feel reasonably sure that Ella will keep me in line. She's going to be a great big sister and no matter what hesitations I have about parenting so far, Ella's turned out really great up to this point, so, we must be doing something right. Besides, it was no accident that the Lord gave us this child. Either of them! And, if nothing else, it gives me strength just knowing that He has the faith in me to bless us again with another wonderful gift!!

Manicures by Matt

Prissy decided she wanted to have her fingers and toes painted. She talked about it all day. So, last night Matt was more than happy to help me out and honor her request!

Yes, that is a REAL paint brush. The nail brush was simply too big for her teeny nail beds and the artist in him needed the correct utensils to make the perfect manicure.

If possible, I think I was more attracted to him at this moment than almost any before it. He's such a wonderful daddy! I know most guys don't pride themselves on how well they can play beauty ranch, but it was important to him that she was pleased. Which she was, she's still talking about how "pitty" they are.She was VERY careful not too touch them or mess up the paint. It was hysterical watching her hold her hands out and fingers up to let them dry. I guess some things just come to us naturally!The finished product and perfection at its finest!

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Families are for fun!

My family was here last weekend and Ella really had a blast-like she always does. She found her "Hallowink" costume in her closet and fully insisted on wearing it-she has opinions all her own. It took ALL I had to convince her she couldn't sleep in it, she would be too hot(she is extremely persistent). But, she wore it for hours. Here she is in her skunk loving on Zach.

Reading with Boppa is the BEST...no one can make a book come to life quite like he can!

Ella LOVES to dress up, I guess most little girls do. She also likes to change her clothes...repeatedly. When Honey is in town she gets to do it as often as she wants,

but, sometimes being a princess is difficult and not just glitz and glamour. She was upset here because her dress was "itchy". She said, "it's not sofy at all!" Shortly after this incident we were wearing the skunk again!!
She got lots of attention, lots of new clothes and shoes, candy and fun drinks everytime they left the house and all and all just had a lot of fun! Matt's family will be here next weekend, so the fun will be continued!

What Goes On...

Fishing with Daddy,

Washing dishes with Honey,

And some more dishes,

Relaxing with Riley and Taylor,

Loving on baby Dylan, (whether she wants it or not!)And savouring some delicious fudge sicles!!

Spring break has been "wild and crazy"!!

Fashionista

She has a sense all her own...

The unicorn hood from our halloween costume, the fur vest from Nana and the silky princess nightgown from Honey are a few of our favorites. It's even better when we wear them all together!! This is what happens when it gets "too" quiet at our house!

Snowy Sunday

Well, we woke up yesterday morning and I thought we were in the wrong state. No offense to our weather forecasters, but usually when they call for snow we see...none. So, you can imagine our surprise when we woke up to this...

Ella really loved it and couldn't wait to get outside, last year she cried when some snow fell on her boots, this year she was in love...

It was FREEZING...daddy was sweet to share his hat!

Ella and daddy built a little snowman, too. I think she would have stayed outside all day if I would have let her. Maybe if her gloves had been waterproof I would have, but we're not really "prepared" for such things down here in Alabama.

It was a beautiful sunday and a nice little treat!!