Three Months Old

Evie celebrated her three month "birthday" this past Monday! It was shared with what would have been another special birthday...my granddaddy's 81st! We decided to celebrate by going to my granddaddy's favorite restaurant, The Kingsman, and then eating his favorite dessert...KRISPY KREME! I definitely did not need the doughnuts, but I had to have one for him and it was delicious!

 

It is so crazy to think Evie is already three months old...where does the time go? She is seriously changing daily and I notice it so much more now that I am back at work and not spending every second with her. It was so hard to go back to work, but thankfully Evie is in GREAT hands! I love being able to go pick her up and see that big grin when she sees me and hears my voice.

 

Evie is still wearing 3 month clothes and size 1 diapers. She seems to be growing more lengthwise! She has the longest legs and you better believe she keeps them moving. She loves to kick and try to grab her feet. She still enjoys her play mat, but will only stay on there for about 10 minutes. It usually depends on the time of day we put her on there. She has started making more noises especially when you talk to her. They are such sweet noises! Gray and I sit and stare at her all the time. I can't help but take a million pictures...I just want to capture her at every moment possible!

 

I honestly never thought I could love something as much as I love her. The Lord has truly blessed us and we couldn't be more thankful!

 

Babies, babies and more babies

A couple of weeks ago Evie and I had a play date with three of my very best friends and two of her best friends(even if she doesn't know it yet :)! The four of us got together back in December pre-babies! We all shared due dates within a couple weeks of each other and looked forward to having our babies so close together!

We had a great time LAUGHING, eating and sharing baby stories! Thanks girls for such a fun night! Looking forward to doing it again!:)

Evie, JH, and Katelyn
Katelyn and Evie are 6 days apart and
JH and Evie are two weeks apart

Shelley looking like a natural with Evie

 

First beach trip as a family of THREE

We took our first trip to the beach back in July. We went to Isle of Palms with my dad and step mom's family. They go every year and Gray and I try to go down for a couple of days. We weren't sure we were going to be able to go this year, but we decided to give it a try. Having a baby brings a whole other meaning to the word packing. I think Evie alone had about three bags for the four days we were going to be there. It was somewhat stressful packing everything, but we managed and had a GREAT time. It was so nice to get away and be able to relax!

Gray and I were able to go out on the beach two days without our baby girl and we took her out there one day. That was quite an experience that I don't know if I would do again until she gets older. Getting ourselves out there was the hardest part! We took a dome tent hoping she would lay in there and sleep, but the minute we put her down she woke up and wanted to be held. Gray and I took turns holding her under the umbrella! We are definitely looking forward to next year when she will really be able to enjoy the beach!

She fell asleep on the walk to the beach...so sweet!!!

She was out!
 

Family pic before heading to dinner

Grand-Teddy loves his girls

 

Two Months Old

Evie turned two months old on Friday, July 26th. Has it really been two months already? Time is flying by which means I am closer and closer to going back to work. :( I really can't even begin to think about that right now! The thought of not spending every day with my baby girl makes me so upset!

It seems like her looks change a little bit every day! She has grown so much in the past two months. We went to the doctor Monday and she weighs 11 pounds and is 24 inches long! She did so good at her appointment until she had to get those awful shots. That was hard for this momma to watch and hear! We are very thankful for a healthy baby girl!

Evie is now in 3 month clothes and still wears size one diapers. I  love dressing her because she looks so cute in every outfit she puts on, especially with a bow! Thankfully, her reflux is a lot better. Thank goodness for the medicine because she is a MUCH happier baby! She has started smiling a lot and there really is nothing better than when your baby smiles at you. One of her favorite things to do is lay on her play mat. She immediately starts smiling when we put her on there.