Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day Weekend was great! It was our first weekend to spend most of the time at the lake...with Jacklynn. She loved the pool and the dock and hanging out with the fam!

We went to Carb Day on Friday at the speedway. I am not really sure what Carb Day is, but basically there were a lot of people, it was really hot, and we got to see the cars go around the track in some sort of race that I am still not quite certain about. Jacklynn had ear plugs in, but didn't seem to mind the heat or the loud noises or all the sweaty people around her (including her momma!).

Also, we went to Indiana Downs for the horse races Friday night. She learned how to make noise and how to find her feet this week, so she showed off for everyone we saw.

Oh and we let her sit in a high chair a couple of times too. She is not quite big enough, but was definitely excited about being at the table. She started laughing and moving her hands around when we put her in it!

Seriously, watching her is so entertaining!! These are just a few other fun pics from the weekend...

Chic-Fil-A

Chic-Fil-A is a weekly staple in the life of a nanny/mommy. The playplace is great if there are not to many kids (even for little tykes) and the food somehow feels healthier and of course they have Diet Dr. Pepper! This past week Sophie discovered the flowers and Jacklynn explored the tree. They both seemed to enjoy these things!

This weekend we will probably be spending a lot of time at the lake. Jacklynn is a little unsure about this...

More amazing pics...

These are a few of Jacklynn's 3 month pictures that we had taken last week. There were done by Mel of Carpenter Photography and Design (www.carpenterpd.com). I am pretty much in love with the pictures they take and highly recommend them to any and everyone in the area!

Mother's Day Weekend

Well, I have experienced my first Mother's Day as a mother. Sometimes I'm not really sure that it has truly hit me.....I mean, the fact that I am a mother. But this has been the greatest four months of my life. Seeing Jacklynn grow and develop and especially watching her learn new things, showing her off every chance I get, and acting crazy just to get her to smile or at first to look at me, wondering what she will be like tomorrow and in the future, and praying for her every night. It is amazing to me! And if that is what being a mother is all about, then count me in!
On Saturday, we went up to Lapel, IN to spend some time with my dad's side of the family and were able to take a 5 generations picture! This is Jacklynn, me, my dad, his mom, and her mom.
On Sunday at church, we dedicated Jacklynn to the Lord. It was awesome! Our prayer for Jacklynn (stolen from a friend :)) is that she would never know a day where she did not know the Lord. These are a few pictures from the service and just after. All of Nick and I's grandparents and parents were there and almost all of our siblings. It was so great to be together and hang out all weekend!



We spent the afternoon at my father-in-laws barn hanging out and playing volleyball. It was a beautiful day! These are all of Jacklynn's 2nd cousins on Nick's mom's side. Sophia, Jillian, Jacklynn, and Lauren...aren't they precious?! Sophia is exactly a year older than Jacklynn and Jillian and Lauren are twins born 4 months before her.
Oh swinging...I had to add this progression of Jacklynn in the swing! She loves it by the way! We start out like this...

And then move to this position...

But it gets so hard to hold up that head! Ha! I love this picture!
That is all for now! I love you all dearly!