Weekend Happs
Family Time
While sitting around the house today Stephen came up with a great idea. The man knows me, so when he mentioned going on a walk I was sold!
When we were talking about the idea Sarah got really excited and immediately headed for the front door.
Thankfully we have those [frustrating] white child-proof door things, so she had to wait for us first.
We got the baby loaded up in the stroller, packed on some warm clothes (because it was unusually cold today), and headed outside.
Here are some photos from our little adventure.
Living in the country has its perks. Sarah moo’ed at the cows and actually pet the horse that came up to us.
We had a great time. I’m so glad phones have decent cameras so we can easily capture moments like today when we don’t have our actual cameras on hand.
Now I’m laying on the couch with Elanor asleep on my chest, Stephen playing a video game with some friends in TX, and Sarah sleeping soundly just down the hall.
2013 sure is looking good!
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Walking Video
This is almost a month old, but it’s one of the best video’s we have gotten of Sarah walking.
Her skills have gotten a lot better, and she is now much faster, but I had to share this cute little moment in time with you…
Enjoy!
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Yard Sale Fun
This past weekend we all got to spend some time outside and Sarah had a blast. We are loving this spring weather!
Also, Sarah is officially done crawling. It’s walk, run, or… well there is no other, it’s those 2 or she’s sleeping. There is no in-between with her.
Here are some cute pictures I snapped last Saturday while at our church’s youth yard sale.
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I know you love that onesie-boot combo. She was wearing jeans but it got pretty warm so we let her run wild in her cute boots. Literally, the girl gets some momentum going and gets to running. There were a lot of offers to buy our little girl, but obviously she isn’t for sale 
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Babies & Birthdays
This past weekend we were able to celebrate another little birthday with some awesome friends. One of Sarah’s best buds, Rory, was born a week after she was so the girls share the same birthday month. They threw a fun party that the kids had a blast at. With all the running around and goofing off they wore each other all out and took some great afternoon naps (which is always a bonus in my book)!
We had a wonderful and fun time watching the kids celebrate Year 1 with balloons, cupcakes, presents, and even a piñata! I’m especially excited that Jill, Scott, and Rory are moving right down the street from my sister in law! Talk about play date central!
Our friend Ashley with Sarah
Jill & Rory going at the piñata
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A Proud Mom
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Sarah got her first battle wound Saturday
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Singing Happy Birthday
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Birthday Girl with her Cupcake
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Mmm, icing!
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Sportin’ a Birthday Cap
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Ballllllooooons!!!
Balloons were a BIG hit!
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The Birthday Girl
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Stephen lowering Sarah into the piñata stash
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Some of the girls with their girls
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a cute photo collage
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It was a fantastic party watching all the kids run around and chase balloons while knocking each other over. The weather was absolutely beautiful, and that always makes me extra cheery.
I honestly cannot tell you how incredible and helpful it has been having a friend with a baby the same age as Sarah. Jill has been such an encouragement to me when I have questions or am having a rough day. We texted each other at all hours asking one another’s opinions and advice. She was probably my biggest encouragement when it came to nursing and not giving up during the hardest points. I can never thank her enough for that!
On another note, Sarah is still adjusting to the time change and has been sleeping in until 7-8′ish, which I’m 1000% okay with! Of course seeing that she is our alarm in the morning it maaaaaay mean we slept in Monday morning. Oops. Live and Learn.
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Pricey Upkeep
This weekend my laptop battery died. Actually that isn’t entirely accurate, let me be more specific. My laptop charger died, therefore my battery ran all the way down and is currently out of [apple] juice.
Here is what happened to it:
Ya, those 2 pieces are supposed to be connected.
So, while we search/save for the $79.99 price of a new Macbook Pro charger, posts will be a bit spread out. I’m making this post from my phone. What would have taken 2 minutes (top) on my laptop has taken me almost 10 minutes on here (what?!? I’m still getting used to touch screen typing (auto correct is NOT my friend) ).
Hope everyone is having a great week!
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The Return of Double Dating
Last weekend Stephen and I went on our first double date since having Sarah. We went to lunch and then to a movie with our awesome friends Brandon and Nicole. We didn’t go to just any movie either, we got to go see the last (and best in my opinion) Harry Potter movie. I wasn’t sure how it would be, being away from Sarah for 4+ hours, but we had an absolutely fabulous time. At first I felt kind of guilty for having such a good time without our little girl, but I know it’s healthy and needed to have “grown-up time” with friends and each other.
In order to go out my parents offered to come over to our house to watch Sarah for the afternoon. They also had a great time
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Nicole & Brandon
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Stephen & I
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We met Brandon and Nicole at La Hacienda and filled up on some yummy mexican. I definitely ate my fair share of chips and salsa! After lunch the guys dropped us at the theatre so they could go get some snacks. I actually baked chocolate chip cookies the day before and *might* have brought a ziploc baggy for each of us We got there over an hour early and it’s a good thing we did. Nicole and I picked out some great seats and we watched the theatre fill up every seat. Before it started filling up we snapped a picture of us while we excitedly awaited the movie to start.
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We had such a wonderful return to the double-dating world. It is so great to know that we have great friends and family nearby to help us laugh and relax.
I know we will have many more fun outings to report about, some with Sarah, and some without. We are enjoying this new adventure so very much. The Lord is good!
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A Weekend Update
Whenever I hear or read ‘Weekend Update’ I think of the SNL skit. Not the new ones, but the classics where Chevy Chase and Norm McDonald were the anchors. Oh the good old days… [kidding kidding, this is where Stephen would call me old and ask when he can use my AARP benefits].
I truly am here to write a post about our weekend though, so the title to this post does actually have meaning.
On Saturday morning our friends Sara, Jordan, and Baby Jairus came over. We were going to the Blackwater Farmers Market and they met us at our house. It turned out to be more like the Blackwater FarmeR Market because there was only 1 stand, and his prices were not so good: $1 per tomato?!? Yikes! But I did get some yummy peaches, eggplant and squash. There’s something more exciting about fresh and local produce, other than the bonus that it’s hormone-free and pesticide-free. It somehow makes me like vegetables more. Weird, I know. Next time we are going to hit up the downtown farmers market on Palafox St. There are a lot more vendors, which means more options and price negotiating! After we got our goods we parked the cars and got out the jogging strollers to walk around downtown. Turns out downtown Milton is a lot like downtown Pensacola, there isn’t much to do, especially things that are kid/baby-friendly. We ended up going to an Antique Store/Restaurant. Jordan scored some books on sale and we decided to stay to eat some lunch. It was a nice excuse to stay in the air conditioning! After lunch we headed back to the cars to get home before our veggies and fruit melted in the car.
It was a lot of fun hanging out with the Bush family, it always is. While I’m sure the guys would have preferred staying home and playing video games they were sweet husbands and came with. It was especially great for Sara and I since it involved being outdoors and in the sun, with our cute hubbies and adorable babies to top it all off. Our favorite people and favorite activities, definitely a good start to the weekend!
The weekend was also a fun-filled time for our family. My grandma came down to visit for a few days, so we had a lot of great family time (which also involved a nice amount of delicious food!!) On Saturday my dad BBQ’d chicken and Judy and Uncle Tommy came over from Fort Walton Beach. After dinner, and some delicious cheesecake, we watched “The Green Hornet”.
Our Sunday morning started with our little girl giving Stephen a funny card and new woot shirt. Sarah loves it when her dad picks out her outfits, he always does a great job!
A lot of our church has been in Brazil on a mission trip so our pastor asked Stephen to preach on Sunday. It was his first Fathers Day as a new dad and he was able to share a wonderful message about our Heavenly Father. He did a wonderful job. Sarah was actually content (while awake) through the entire service. Afterwards I realized that I think it’s because she was able to hear her daddy’s voice the whole time, so she was relaxed and calm. My parents, grandma, and mom-in-law came out to FBC Bagdad to hear Stephen speak, it was so nice having them all there.
After church we went to my parents for lunch and then to Stephen’s parents for dinner. In between meals we got to sneak a nap in while my sis-in-law Kelley played with Sarah. It was soooo nice!!!
Here are a few pictures from the weekend:
Saturday lunch at the Antique Store:
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The Bush family at lunch
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Me and our growing-like-a-weed little girl
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Sara and I with the kids
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Grandma and Sarah
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Fathers Day after church
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It was such a great weekend. Although hot, it didn’t rain. I wish every weekend could be rain-free and family/friend/nap filled throughout the entire summer. I’ll keep my fingers crossed, you should too!
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A Big Entrance
On Saturday I was sitting in the living room when Stephen came around the corner like this…
At first I freaked because she was ON HIS SHOULDERS, but then I couldn’t help but smile because of how adorable and sweet they both look. Our little girl isn’t a newborn anymore… time is flying by SO quick!
Needless to say, we live for our Saturday family time
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A Weekend Shower
Friday afternoon through Sunday evening made for an absolutely wonderful weekend! My brother and sister-in-law came into town for Easter and we were spoiled with some great family time.
On Saturday we got to throw Helena her first baby shower and it was so much fun! We are SO looking forward to meeting Baby Graycie in August I loved seeing Helenas adorable baby bump in person, and I even got to feel baby Graycie kick!! Feeling that brought back so many memories of when Sarah was inside me. I definitely miss those sweet tender moments. Matt & Helena are going to make such wonderful parents, and I can’t wait to be an aunt!!
Matt, Helena, baby Graycie & Sarah
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The soon-to-be parents
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Our sister Kelley made this precious diaper cake
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We got a picture of all the Shower Attendees
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Patty, Debbie, Paige & Kaley came over from Mississippi
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“Grandma” & “Grandpa” feeling Graycie kick
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It was a great weekend with friends and family. Sarah got spoiled with all the hugs and kisses she got from everyone, of course thats nothing new for her, we love our Sarah bear
I’ll post some Easter pictures soon. I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
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The Shaws
This past weekend was a celebration of events. On Saturday our amazing friends Stephen & Sarah tied the knot. The wedding was in Houston, where they both live, and on Sunday they flew in to celebrate with their Florida friends & family.
The weather was absolutely perfect, and we could not be happier for two people. I was especially excited that Shaw & Sarah were able to meet our new addition. Baby Sarah slept through the entire reception, even while being passed around between the guests. Sunday was also Shaws birthday, so it was a combination of happy events. Now he definitely doesn’t have an excuse to forget his Anniversary in the future 
Here are some snap shots we got, hope you enjoy them!
The Happy Couple
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Sarah meeting Sarah
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With the Shaws
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The Ringls, Shaws, and McKenzies
the Girls
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Nicole with Sarah
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Our sleepy little girl
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Congrats again to Shaw and Sarah Shaw!! We love you guys.
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