5 and 6 Month Letter

Dear Campbell,

Well, it was bound to happen-- I've dropped the ball the last 2 months. It's been really crazy around here and there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about how I NEED to write your letters! Gosh, where do I start....

Sleeping patterns-- well, I am happy to say you are still sleeping through the night. You put yourself to bed at 7pm (your sweet little eyes can't stay open any longer) and you usually wake up around 7 the next morning. Sometimes you hear Daddy when he's getting dressed in the mornings so he puts your paci back in your mouth around 5:45am and you go back to sleep. You love to play peek-a-boo with your blanket. It's so cute. You started this game around 5 months. You sleep with a very thin (and wonderful!) blanket by anaisandaden.com and you have to have it everytime you sleep. It's so cute, when you get tired you start rubbing your eyes with your fist. As far as naps go you have not been as consistent. Sometimes you take (2) 2 hour naps during the day and one 30 minute nap. Other times (most of the time) you take cat naps-- you only sleep for 20 minutes and then your up again! It's hard for Mommy to get anything done when you cat nap.

Eating habits-- you have been eating about 5-6 6 oz formula/breast milk bottles a day. You have also been eating solid foods (sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, peas, green beans, prunes, rice cereal) in the morning and starting this month you are going to have more and more solid foods.

Big 2 months for accomplishments, you are ROLLING OVER (both ways). You first rolled over from your tummy to back (the easiest) at the end of June and then back to tummy in July. You are so proud of yourself for doing it also. Of course Mommy got it on video over and over and over... ha ha... (will post soon!) You also love to put your foot in your mouth and continue to smile at everyone. I also "blow" kisses on your tummy and you giggle so much. It's priceless. Just like when I go into your room for the first time in the morning and you look at me with the most sincere "I love you Mommy" smile (oh yeah, you started sleeping in your bed at 4 months and are doing great!) When Aunt Ammy comes to visit we fight over who gets to pick you up from your bed.

You are also sitting up in a tripod position. You might ask what this is? It's when Mommy props you up to "sit up" and you lean forward with your hands to brace yourself. You are a stong little thing! You also stood by yourself for the 1st time on camera. You held onto your jungle mat by yourself. You have loved to stand since day 2 practically and just keep getting stronger and stronger.

Highlights of the last two months-- Daddy's 1st Father's Day fell on Mommy's 29th birthday and your 5 month birthday (June 20th). We celebrated by going to church (Daddy got to "stand up" as a Father for the first time-- it was so cute) and then eating at Rainbow Lounge. You were so good and people at the other tables kept fussy over how pretty and happy you were. You were eating it up!

Also, Mommy and Daddy went on their first trip away from you. They went to Las Vegas for Lollie and Poppy's 30th birthday celebration. They missed you like CRAZY and couldn't wait to get back and hold you :) Honey and Pepe along with Aunt Ammy and Uncle Will kept you-- you had a ball shopping, eating out, and getting held ALL the time I'm sure!

You got another cousin this month also!! William Andrew Meyer was born to Drew and Kate! We also found out you will be getting twin cousins come November!!! Yeah!

We have of course been having playdates with your bff's Madelyn and Lucy Rose. It's so cute to see all you girls together. I just know you will be forever friends. Maddie and you celebrated your half year birthday's together (pictures to come!) with party hats and all!

You also went to Market for the 1st time with Mommy, Aunt Ammy, Honey, Kiki and Taryn. You were great! A born shopper!

On a sad note, you went to your 1st funeral (don't worry you stayed in the Fellowship Hall with Kiki and Mary--thanks again ladies!). Our sweet, wonderful Papaw passed away (July 5th). It's been really hard on everyone but you were a shining star in all the sadness and got to meet all your extended cousins/aunts/uncles, etc.

You love to play in your exersaucer. It's so cute because you are so intense when you play. It's like your mimicing Daddy at work--- you are always so busy and multitasking and all business... ha ha...

Here's your stats for your 6 month checkup:
14lbs 8 oz (25%)
241/2 inches long (10%)
16 in diameter (10%)

You are so petite and your chubby legs and cheeks are too cute. It's been so much fun for Mommy to dress her little doll!

Everyday I love you more and more and I didn't think it was possible to love you anymore than I already do. I can't wait to see what next month brings. I feel truly blessed everyday to have you. You light up our world! We love you Cammy!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

6 Months Old Today!

I know, I know, I said I am taking a "blogging break" and I really am but I just had to share pictures of Campbell from this morning. I can't believe she's 6 months old today! I love her so much and can't remember life without her! Okay, enough for now... we are off to the Galleria to buy her a special 1/2 birthday gift (don't tell RJ.. LOL) See you back here in about a week :)

Campbell's New Cousin!

Kate, William and Drew

William Andrew Meyer

Campbell has a new cousin! Hooray! William Andrew Meyer made his debut Friday, July 2nd at 11:24am to Kate and Drew and first time grandparents Aunt Barbara and Uncle Walt. Drew is RJ's cousin who lives in Detriot. We love William already and CAN'T WAIT TO MEET HIM! Congrats Meyer family :)

Campbell's cousin total now:

2 girl cousins on my side, Brooklyn (2 yrs old) and Emory (2 1/2 yrs old)

2 boy cousins on RJ's side, Franklin (8 months old) and William (6 days old)

Let the good times begin!

*On a side note, I'm going to be taking a break from blogging for a little bit. Hopefully, I will be back soon but right now I need some time off.

Earl Wayne May

My beloved grandfather, Earl Wayne May, passed on to Heaven this morning at 6:20am. This is a picture of the sky this morning when Papaw walked through the heavenly gates to meet our wonderful Savior...

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!” Revelations 14:13

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints" Psalms 116:15

"If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." Romans 14:8

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." John 11:25-26

A little note about my wonderful Papaw....

Earl Wayne May, jr, 80

Services for Earl Wayne May jr of Brownwood will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church with Richard Hetzel and Richard Jackson officiating.

Burial will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery under the direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home.

Wayne passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 in San Angelo Texas at Shannon Hospital.

He was born on January 22, 1930 in Gustine, Texas to Earl Wayne and Mary Lou May. Wayne grew up in Comanche County. He married the love of his life, Betty Lou Wallis, on October 27, 1951 in Llano, Texas. They made their home in Comanche, Llano and Brownwood. Wayne started trading livestock at the early age of eight years old. He began auctioneering at age seventeen in Goldthwaite Texas. Wayne auctioneered livestock and automobile auctions all over Texas before he retired. Wayne owned and operated auction sales in Llano, Brownwood, Lubbock and Decatur along with a large dairy farm, ranches and numerous other businesses. Wayne will be remembered for his generosity, charisma and his abundant love for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Wallis May, of Brownwood; two sons, Danny Wayne May and wife, Brenda, of Brownwood and John Walter May and wife, Lisa, of Brownwood; one daughter, Janet May Johnson and husband, Joseph, of Coleman; one daughter in law, Terry May Blagg of Brownwood; one sister, Johnnie May Boone of Austin. Grandchildren Julianna May McWilliams of Seattle, Washington; John Zachary May of Brownwood; Lezleigh Nicole May Seerey of Houston; Ashley May Johnson Moses of Houston; Perry Wayne May Blagg of Beaumont; Amber May Johnson of Houston; Joseph William Johnson of Lubbock; Kelcey Michelle May of Dallas; Logan Christopher May of Brownwood; one niece, Mary Lou Clayton and husband, Archie, of Austin. Three great granddaughters, Emory Ellis May, Brooklyn Kate Seerey, and Campbell May Moses. Numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Earl Lanham (Lanny) May, parents Earl and Mary Lou May, brother in law George Boone, and father and mother in law Lanham and Lois Wallis.

Pallbearers will be Wayne's grandsons Zachary May, Perry Blagg, Will Johnson and Logan May.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Riley, Richard Sharpe, Merle Kelton, Sonny Teague, Richard Hetzel, Dale Biggs and Stanton Brown.

Our Little Fish

Mommy drying C off.

Look at our little fish!

She loved the water.

Two of a kind

Another birthday post--- On my birthday we went out to Bob and Joan's (Grandpa Bobby and Mia) to have steaks and birthday cake. RJ and Campbell did a little swimming too. Look at her grin because her Daddy is holding her-- too cute! Thanks for great birthday celebration Bob and Joan :)

Exactly 5 Months Old

Mommy's 29th B-day

Special Prayers

Today I'm begging for some special prayers for my grandfather, Wayne May. He had a stroke in his brain stem on Monday and we are still waiting to see what all has been affected. He's in ICU and has been transfered to Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. Please pray for my family and especially my grandmother, mom and her brothers.

Also, if I can ask one more favor, please pray for my Aunt Terry. She was in a head on collision on Sunday coming back from her granddaughters 2nd birthday here in Houston. It's been a rough week for the May family (hence where I got Campbell's middle name) but this is the time when we need to have the most faith in the Lord and his plan for us and our loved ones.

"God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble" Psalm 46:1

"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always" 1 Chronicles 16:11

June Market 2010

Kiki, Aunt Ammy/Campbell, and Honey

Aunt Ammy and Campbell

Market was soooooo much fun as always! I love this time with my mom and sister. Krista (Kiki) and her sister (Aunt Abbey) came with us along with my godmother Taryn. We had such a great time. I found out Abbey reads my blog-- she's so funny! I love her and Krista :)

If you were wondering how Campbell did at Market she was AMAZING! She only cried one time (wanted a bottle) but other than that she was wonderful. She LOVED market but who am I kidding of course she would HAVE to love market being my daughter. LOL! I've been to both the January and June market since I was born. I have only missed a hand full of times and one was this January when Campbell was born. I would have gone then too if the doctor would have let me!

People couldn't believe how great Campbell acted. We shopped until we dropped and she slept in the baby bjorn. She just smiled at everyone. I owe a HUGE thank you to my sister for caring her around all day at Market. It wasn't easy let me tell you but Aunt Ammy was a trooper!

Campbell- 5 months and 5 days
1st of many Market trips