Precious Bundle

Rachael sent Madeline's swing for Natalie to use. Natalie got to try it out for the first time this morning. I think she liked it!

How tiny her hand looks wrapped around her daddy's finger! I think we all know how this will turn out.. It will be daddy wrapped around her little finger in no time!

Home Sweet Home

This is Jennifer and Cory's new house. It's out in Raeford. We've spent some time the last few days going to different appointments for them to pick out appliances, cabinets, countertops and such. It's pretty exciting! Their closing date is no later than 17 September. I can't wait to see it all finished.

The second night at home was pretty rough. Jennifer must have eaten or drank something that upset poor little Natalie's stomach, but last night was much better. Everyone got some sleep and both Jennifer and Natalie are looking much more rested today.

Happy Birthday Natalie!!

Natalie made her appearance yesterday morning (July 23rd) at 1033 am est. She weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz and was 20 inches long. Mother and baby and doing great. I didn't make it in time for the birth, but I got to meet her before she was 7 hours old. She is absolutely beautiful. Velvet skin and that new baby smell.

Long Time

Sorry it's been such a long time since I gave anybody an update. A lot has happened since my last post. Madeline will be 16 months old tomorrow. How time flies, huh?! Jennifer is due in a little over a month (Jul 24th). She is having a baby girl and it looks like they will be naming her Natalie Maria Hall. Very nice. I can't wait to meet her!

I have had the house here on the market since my last post with not even one person coming to look at it. That combined with a very decent paying job with salary guaranteed until next April has me staying put right here in the Pensacola area. I have one more really good reason for staying put here for a while.... but I'll save that for another post. I don't want to jinx anything! :-)

Big Weekend

Madeline is growing like a weed! Saturday (Valentine's Day) was Madeline's first birthday. She had her birthday party at the zoo in Gulf Breeze. Jennifer came all the way from Ft. Bragg to participate in the festivities. Everybody seemed to have a really good time.



The other big news for the weekend is the For Sale sign in front of my house in Jay. I'm hoping for a quick fair market sale! The other pic I stole off of Jennifer's camera. It's a pic of her two little girls Maya and Sophie.

Wagon Fun!

We tested out the new little wagon with Madeline today. It was a big hit! She absolutely loved riding in it... Especially when her daddy took her fast up and over the little hills. We took the wagon in the back yard too. Becky and Haley had to come and check her out.

Settling In

I'm getting settled in to my "new" old digs. I reclaimed the master suite at the house in Jay and am getting stuff out of suitcases, boxes and bags and finding spots for everything. I got new accessories for the master bathroom here in Jay. I decided to lighten it up a little. The old bath stuff used to be dark blue. I think the lighter colors make it look a little more cheerful.

I think Haley is settling in pretty well too! What do you think?!