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Campbell- 11 months, 5 daysSaturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas to Me! LOL
FINALLY! The only thing on my Christmas list (okay, maybe there were a "few" more items on that list) but this was the BIGGEST came true today. Campbell has been saying Dada for some time now. I know babies usually say Dada first blah blah blah but as a mom I can't help but to be a little hurt. I mean, I'M the one that carried her for 10 months, got pricked all the time, got cut open, feed and bath her everyday and wake up with her in the middle of night... not so much Dada if you know what I mean.
I swear to you that she said Mama at the beginning but RJ thinks I was just dreaming it. LOL Maybe so. I guess I just wanted to hear that sweet little voice call me Mama. Anyway, yesterday at lunch Campbell looked up at me as I was feeding her and said MAMA! As loud and as clear as possible!!! YAY! The best part, everyone heard it-- my dad, brother, Ruby, and RJ were all sitting at the table. We all stopped and looked at each other like, "Did she just say what I think she just said?" Oh yes indeed! Crystal clear! She continued to say MAMA over and over and over! My heart melts when I hear that sweet little Christmas Angel say Mama and reach for me to pick her up. Best. Christmas. Present. Ever! Merry Christmas to ME!!!! :)
(p.s. If your looking for me, I'll be on Cloud 9!)
Campbell- 11 months, 3 days
I swear to you that she said Mama at the beginning but RJ thinks I was just dreaming it. LOL Maybe so. I guess I just wanted to hear that sweet little voice call me Mama. Anyway, yesterday at lunch Campbell looked up at me as I was feeding her and said MAMA! As loud and as clear as possible!!! YAY! The best part, everyone heard it-- my dad, brother, Ruby, and RJ were all sitting at the table. We all stopped and looked at each other like, "Did she just say what I think she just said?" Oh yes indeed! Crystal clear! She continued to say MAMA over and over and over! My heart melts when I hear that sweet little Christmas Angel say Mama and reach for me to pick her up. Best. Christmas. Present. Ever! Merry Christmas to ME!!!! :)
(p.s. If your looking for me, I'll be on Cloud 9!)
Campbell- 11 months, 3 days
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Quad Style Birthday!
A couple of weeks ago, Campbell's BFF Gracie & her brothers (& Campbell's future boyfriends) Landon, Parker and Kale turned 2! The party was at Chucky Cheese and was a blast. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough to get any pictures of the birthday quads!
Carter, Amy, me (top of C's head) Jenn & Madelyn
me, C and Leah
Yes, that is Marcel in the booth trying to catch tickets!! ha ha
This is what RJ did the WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE!! Him, Marcel, Karim & John Paul were like kids in a candy store! I looked up and they were having a basketball "shot off" at one point--- BOYS!
Sweet Pea
Carter, Amy, me (top of C's head) Jenn & Madelyn
me, C and Leah
Yes, that is Marcel in the booth trying to catch tickets!! ha ha
This is what RJ did the WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE!! Him, Marcel, Karim & John Paul were like kids in a candy store! I looked up and they were having a basketball "shot off" at one point--- BOYS!
Sweet Pea
The Campbell's and their mommas!
Sweet Campbell Guess is 3 months older than my Campbell and it absolutely a DOLL! What do you expect though-- look at her pretty momma! :)
Campbell- 10 months, 2 weeks
Campbell- 10 months, 2 weeks
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Deep Thoughts...
This Christmas season is bittersweet. Sweet? Because it's Campbell's very 1st Christmas and I feel so unbelievably blessed to have this sweet, healthy, happy buddle of JOY!!! I love her SO much. Sad? Because I know some special people I love will be celebrating their 1st Christmas without their 'Joy' or struggling through hard times.
As many of you know, my grandfather and close family friend both passed away suddenly this year. As much as my mom and her best friend put on a brave face in front of others, I know they are hurting. We all miss them so much. Losing loved ones is hard, whether it's your 80 year old father or 24 year old son. The holidays just don't seem as joyous without them. It's just a part of life. BUT, what I choice to focus on is where they are now! Sitting and talking with Jesus! Hearing all the wonderful stories first hand! Meeting up with other loved ones and feeling no pain. Glorious, happy days for them and THIS makes my heart smile. that's what I want to think about!!
My BFF and sweetest friend I know, Ashley Rhodes is also facing an uphill battle. Her dad, Charles, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig disease this summer (right after Ash got engaged by Mr. Perfect aka Kelly). If you know anything about ALS you know how horrible of a disease it is! Ash and her adorable sisters are taking care of their dad but I know it's taking a toll on all of them. Please pray for a miracle for Charles!
I found out recently that 2 friends (young friends) I went through teaching with are battling cancer. I ask you to remember my friend Tomika Gamble and her 4 year old son, Isaiah, in your prayers. Isaiah has diagnosed with a rare cancer this January (around Campbell's birthday). Tomika was 3 months pregnant at the time with their 2nd child. 4 years old seems so young to be dealing with such a horrific disease. It breaks my heart. I won't go into all the details but you can follow Isaiah on Layla Grace foundation page. He's an absolute precious little boy! http://laylagrace.org/empowerment/preparing-for-chemo—round-1/
My other teaching friend, Sarah Chidgey, is only 29 years old and also has a rare Stage 4 cancer. Her blog is http://sarahchidgey.blogspot.com/. Sarah is one of the sweetest, funniest, most caring people I knew in class. Never met a stranger. Please pray for healing for both Isaiah and Sarah.
The prayer list is endless it seems like these days. Last week I went to St. Luke's because one of my cousins' husband, Phillip, had a heartache and needed triple bypass heart surgery. He's doing much better now but St. Luke's is such a sad place especially at Christmas. Another cousin's husband, David (same family) has been battling kidney cancer for two years now and is exhausted and so tired of the fight. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/DavidVeasey/journal
Finding out about their struggles with cancer and diseases has really made me drop to my knees and thank God for my healthy baby girl and family. I can't tell you how many times I have broken down and cried lately missing my loved ones and seeing the struggles my friends are going through. It just hits me and before I know it I'm balling my eyes out in the aisle at the grocery store because something triggered me. I know this is something that so many people I don't know are going through every day-- sickness, death, suffering. It makes me want to help others more, hold Campbell tighter, and not complain about the little things in life. It really puts everything into perspective. You really never know when something like this will happen and turn your world upside down. You just have to have faith in Jesus Christ and cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones.
I leave you with this...
1 Chronicles 29:11 "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all."
As many of you know, my grandfather and close family friend both passed away suddenly this year. As much as my mom and her best friend put on a brave face in front of others, I know they are hurting. We all miss them so much. Losing loved ones is hard, whether it's your 80 year old father or 24 year old son. The holidays just don't seem as joyous without them. It's just a part of life. BUT, what I choice to focus on is where they are now! Sitting and talking with Jesus! Hearing all the wonderful stories first hand! Meeting up with other loved ones and feeling no pain. Glorious, happy days for them and THIS makes my heart smile. that's what I want to think about!!
My BFF and sweetest friend I know, Ashley Rhodes is also facing an uphill battle. Her dad, Charles, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig disease this summer (right after Ash got engaged by Mr. Perfect aka Kelly). If you know anything about ALS you know how horrible of a disease it is! Ash and her adorable sisters are taking care of their dad but I know it's taking a toll on all of them. Please pray for a miracle for Charles!
I found out recently that 2 friends (young friends) I went through teaching with are battling cancer. I ask you to remember my friend Tomika Gamble and her 4 year old son, Isaiah, in your prayers. Isaiah has diagnosed with a rare cancer this January (around Campbell's birthday). Tomika was 3 months pregnant at the time with their 2nd child. 4 years old seems so young to be dealing with such a horrific disease. It breaks my heart. I won't go into all the details but you can follow Isaiah on Layla Grace foundation page. He's an absolute precious little boy! http://laylagrace.org/empowerment/preparing-for-chemo—round-1/
My other teaching friend, Sarah Chidgey, is only 29 years old and also has a rare Stage 4 cancer. Her blog is http://sarahchidgey.blogspot.com/. Sarah is one of the sweetest, funniest, most caring people I knew in class. Never met a stranger. Please pray for healing for both Isaiah and Sarah.
The prayer list is endless it seems like these days. Last week I went to St. Luke's because one of my cousins' husband, Phillip, had a heartache and needed triple bypass heart surgery. He's doing much better now but St. Luke's is such a sad place especially at Christmas. Another cousin's husband, David (same family) has been battling kidney cancer for two years now and is exhausted and so tired of the fight. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/DavidVeasey/journal
Finding out about their struggles with cancer and diseases has really made me drop to my knees and thank God for my healthy baby girl and family. I can't tell you how many times I have broken down and cried lately missing my loved ones and seeing the struggles my friends are going through. It just hits me and before I know it I'm balling my eyes out in the aisle at the grocery store because something triggered me. I know this is something that so many people I don't know are going through every day-- sickness, death, suffering. It makes me want to help others more, hold Campbell tighter, and not complain about the little things in life. It really puts everything into perspective. You really never know when something like this will happen and turn your world upside down. You just have to have faith in Jesus Christ and cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones.
I leave you with this...
1 Chronicles 29:11 "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all."
Saturday, December 18, 2010
First Baptist Days
Cammie and I ran up to my old teaching stomping grounds a couple of weeks ago. It was SO good to see everyone. Man I miss my kiddos, kiddo's parents and my fellow teaching buddies!!! But I love every minute I get to spend with my sweet baby.
Aunt Ash :) Danielle and Miss C
Aunt Ash showers C with waaaayyyy to many gifts :) Love you!
Thao (my kindergarten teaching buddy) and Campbell
Campbell 10 months, 1 week old
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Walking (with assistance)
Walking with assistance from Ashley Moses on Vimeo.
I bought Campbell this walker this past weekend and she LOVES it! My mom and I tried to buy it for her about a month ago but it was sold out and I never got around to getting it again until today. I knew she needed it (long overdue). We took a couple of videos. I have to admit, I couldn't share the 1st video-- RJ was filming and I was crying. I just can't believe she's big enough to be pushing a walker!!! Time is flying!!!! =(
Campbell- 10 months, 2 weeks
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