Christmas fun!!!

Yet again Christmas went to fast. James ended up having a double ear infection Christmas Eve. Luckily, we caught it before the infection made him too miserable. Christmas morning was so much fun. Ansley got a small trampoline from Santa and some small horse figurines. As many of you know Ansley only jumps. She jumps to dance, she jumps to walk, and she just jumps when waiting. As soon as she got on the trampoline she told us her teacher puts her hand on Ansleys head and says stop jumping. It was too funny.
James got some sports balls, cars, and golf clubs from Santa. I think he was most happy about the lollipops he got in his stocking. After Santa, we headed over to my parents house. We of course got my dad's Christmas Breakfast...omlet. My mouth waters on Christmas morning. Bob and I both decided that that was the first thing before we do presents. Luckily, the kids just went on to the playroom without realizing there were more presents. Ansley got a warm sleeping bag and some Dora figurines. She was in heaven. I think the sleeping bag won the prize because she got in it and didn't get out.
We then headed to downtown Atlanta to celebrate with Bob's side of the family. Ansley got a doll house that is awesome. She will now ask to go to her room so she can play with her dollhouse.
James got a rocking horse which he rides like he is in the rodeo. He can't quite get on it by himself which I am thankful for because he acts like he is holding on and then lets go. Too funny. He got many more presents but decided to fade due to lack of sleep and not feeling so well. Poor guy was spent by bedtime. We enjoyed spending time with all of our family especially great grandma!!!

Tank is growing!!!

We had James 12 month checkup yesterday. Unfortuntely, he has just gotten a nasty cold and doesn't feel so hot. The best part was I didn't worry too much about germs when we went to the doctors because he was already snotty. The doctor gave me the best news that his right ear has fluid but it is not at the point of antibiotics. So what she is saying is I will see you back in a few days when you haven't slept and he is really miserable!!!
When we first walked into the doctors office the receptionist informed me that he doens't look like he skips many meals. He is my good eater. He now weighs 23 pounds which is in the 50th percentile. His head circumference is still up in the 97th percentile. And his height is 97th percentile which is 31. The doctor asked me if he was walking yet as he was climbing up the stool in the office. She laughed and moved on to the next question. He is now running to catch up with the girls and is really enjoying learning things from Thomas.

Happy Birthday to Tank!!!

So this time last year.. I was fat!! Prego fat! I had this huge baby inside of me. We did not know what it was going to be. We had dropped Ansley off at my parents and headed off to Bob's parents condo. Dropping off Ansley was the hardest thing. I knew we were going to rock her world when we saw her next I just didn't know if it would be good or bad. Luckily, she thought she hit the lotto!!
We stayed at Donna and Richards Condo because it was close to the hospital. The induction was set for 7am. We watched a little TV and then headed to bed. My last night being pregnant was beautiful. We had the Atlanta skyline in view while we slept. It was amazing. The next morning we headed to the hospital. Bob stopped at Starbucks and grabbed a paper and coffee. I was under the impression I was not allowed to eat. In this parking lot was when we decided on the names. If it was a girl it would be Madison Mae and if it was a boy it would be James Adrian. I was still convinced it would be a girl. I couldn't have asked for a better day. I got induced felt a little pain called in for the drugs. I had the same nurse I had for Ansley the entire time and I had my mother and mother in law with me. It was unfortunate that James was a tank when he was born. He broke his collar bone and was sent to transition for a while. Then he decided to be an orange baby and spent most of his time in the hospital tanning. It was a rough start for him but all in all a beautiful day. Happy birthday to my sweet boy!!! I can't believe you are one.

Sleep over.

We are starting to get the hang of these cousin sleepovers. The boys were asleep by 8and the girls were in bed by 9. We are getting the hang of where everyone sleeps. These sleepovers are so nice for us to each get a night off. Keep your fingers crossed that this continues to work out so well. Tonight Bob made brownies with the kids and then we played with James new toys. The kids made a fort under the living room table.

James First Birthday Party!!

Today we had James First birthday party. It was a small get together but tons of fun. He loved the cake and enjoyed all the cars and noise makers he got. It is fun to get boy toys in the house. James actually birthday is on Wednesday. It is hard to believe tank is a year.

Is it really only Wednesday??? I am pretty sure that work took the cake today. I have a new bite mark, clothes that have pee all over them (not mine), and I am pretty sure I got a good cardio weight lifting session in today...and yes that was all within in an hour time span at work.
So then I get home to my quiet sweet babies. The night was going so well..then the lights went off. I was just getting the kiddos out of the bath tub and the lights went out. Never good with two naked kids. Next thing I know I hear a grunt. The lights came back on and James is smiling. I look down and there is poop on the floor. The kid literally shot a rocket straight out. All I could do was laugh. Did that just happen.
Below is a discussion Bob and Ansley had at school.
Ansley: "Daddy that's Jesus.
Daddy: "That's right Ansley"
Ansley: "He fills me up and makes me feel full."
Daddy: "Good job Ansley"
Then on the way to drop her off at Chapel, she rounds the corner and says "I eat the Jesus."

Catch up pictures

It has been a great week. Both of the kids were in good moods and we are moving closer to getting the house on the market. Here are some pictures from the past couple weeks. Keep your fingers crossed... we are going to visit Santa at Mt. Pisgah Early School Donuts with Santa tomorrow.
Playing together!!!

Cousins

Might have learned this from me.

Fun in the playroom