Busy with Fun

The past couple of weeks have been fun and eventful! Brooke just got over the stomach bug (yuck) and we are so glad she is feeling much better. The month of February has been filled with Scott's birthday, Valentine's Day fun, and SNOW! We were so excited even to get 3-4 inches of snow. To be honest, it was the best kind because it started snowing at about 3:00 on a Friday so we got to play in it that night. Then, it was ALL gone by 3:00pm the next day. That's my kind of snow storm!! For those of you who know me well, winter is not my favorite season. :)

Scott's birthday was as he wished...low key and family filled. Brooke and I made him a cake and we ate pizza that night of his big day. Then, 2 nights later he and I went out on a date night for some yummy Mexican. I love celebrating his birthday...

Brooke singing to Daddy!

Helping him blow out the candles!

Brooke goes to "school" 2 days a week for 4 hours at a time. It is great for her to be around the other kids and do all kinds of fun projects and just PLAY!! And...it's great for me to get stuff done! At her school they had a Grandparents party so Nana went to celebrate with Brooke that morning. It was so special for Brooke to have Nana there with her. I think they both absolutely loved it!

SNOW....SNOW.....SNOW!

Getting dressed before we headed out. Aunt Judy, notice the jewels she is wearing?!

Thankfully, Brooke loved being out in the snow. She was out there for about 1 1/2 hours and pitched a fit when we came inside!

Helping Daddy shovel the driveway!

Sledding!! Her favorite..the faster, the better!

Daddy pulling her in the sled around the yard!!

There are so many moments where I watch the 2 of them and I just stop and take a mental picture so I will never forget the true happiness I feel inside.

Blessings

God has blessed Scott and I again...we are expecting another baby in July!! It truly is a blessing and we are just praying for this child's health and happiness everyday. We are trying to get Brooke used to the idea but I don't think she quite understands yet what is going on. She points to my belly and says "baby" but then she points to hers and says "baby" too!! I am 17 weeks along and finally starting to feel better. This has definitely been a different pregnancy than when I had Brooke but I'm just glad I am feeling better. It is all worth it..that's for sure! We will be finding out the sex this time as we did not find out with Brooke. I'm excited to have experienced it both ways! We'll be finding out in about 2 weeks!! Of course we will be letting everyone know! We are so excited for this little ones arrival...this is all such a miracle.

Road Trip to Mississippi

We took a road trip to Mississippi last weekend to visit my relatives. We stopped in Starkville to see my cousin, who owns 4 restaurants in this cute, college town. Also, one of my closest childhood friends, Brittany, drove an hour to come have lunch with us!! It was so good to see her and Ty and for all of us to catch up! Ty and Brittany upstairs at Barrister's.

Ty and I...I miss seeing him!

We have been friends since we were probably 5?? It was GREAT to see her...we have to keep in better touch, Britt!

Clayton and Ty at Bin 612...

Ty in front of Rock Bottom...


Then, we headed to stay with my Aunt and Uncle and also my cousin and her husband. My Dad, Edie, Lisa, Devin, and the kids also came into town so all of us could spend the weekend together. It was so much fun to have all of us together and the kids had a blast!

Dad and Edie relaxing for a moment!

Brooke and Caden attacking Pop Pop!

Doyle and Mary Cille came to see all of us too!

The whole fam!

The Whalen's with Pop Pop and Mom Mom.

Loving the Game...

Brooke loves to play anything outside that includes her running around. The sport she is loving right now is soccer. She kicks that ball all over the front yard and has a blast!! Playing this morning...

Christmas in Greenville and Pennsylvania

This Christmas was so festive with family and friends! Christmas Eve we were invited to Kathy and Jay's house (Kathy's son is one of Scott's good friends from college, Tim). Tim and his wife, Jodi, were in town from Long Island and so we were so excited to spend time with them and Tim's family. It was such a fun night of great conversation and Brooke had a blast! Brooke and Tim! She loved playing with Tim and Jodi!

Brooke playing with Jodi and the cute bear that Kathy gave her!

Laughing with Jodi!

The "hosts" ... were so wonderful! The food was delicious.

All the ladies that night...

All the men!

Christmas morning was spent at our house with me, Scott, Brooke, and Roxy. Santa came and was so good to Brooke and all of us!!

Brooke in her new car!

Christmas afternoon we headed to my Mom's house. My sister and her family came and it was so meaningful for Mom to have us all together at her new house for the 1st time. The kids and all of us had a blast.

Brooke watching Caden and Adelyn.

Opening their recorders Nana gave them. We quickly wished she hadn't given it to them! hee hee

Nana playing Go Fish with the kiddos...

Caden caught one!

Brooke riding her new inchworm from Aunt Lisa and Uncle Devin!

On Sunday after Christmas we drove up to Pennsylvania for the week to visit with Scott's family and our friends. It was so great being back and seeing everyone.

Brooke and Aunt Katie!

B chomping on pizza and Laurie's house...

Laurie's oldest daugher, Lillie

B loving the see-saw in Laurie's basement!

Brian and Dalton on the see-saw

The girls! I miss you all!

B and my goddaughter, Kaitlyn... it made me so happy seeing them together!

Me, B, Amy, and K

Me and K!!

We got to see the Murphy's! It was so much fun getting to catch up with them. We missed seeing Matt and Bob and their families though! Next year....

On New Year's Eve we went to Longwood Gardens with Scott's Mom, John John, and Tony. So festive and it was the perfect NYE!

Mom Mom Suz and John John

Family pic! Can you tell how tired B was from the full day we had!

The group at the Gardens...

It snowed about 3 inches when we were up there. We wanted Brooke to be able to sled so we tried it even though there was hardly any snow left! She had a blast and they actually went fast down the hill....