I really am bad about blogging...sorry guys. Here are some pics from our trip to the OuterBanks. We loved it so much that we are going down again this year. Can't wait!

My little family

Tuckered out

1st day at the beach

Mike & I in our beach hats :-)

Me and my little man

First Teeth!

So I've been meaning to write a blog about James getting his first teeth in. We noticed the first one broke through his gums around April 10th. He has since had the second one come in. I was actually really surprised about them coming in because he wasn't really fussy at all. I hear all of the horror stories about being up all night with a crying baby because they are teething. We didn't have any of that. I am very thankful that we have had such an easy baby. I'm sure our next will be a nightmare, but it will be worth it. So here is a picture of James' first teeth...not sure if you can make them out. I'll try and get a better one soon.

What is wrong with people?!

As most people know, I like to take care of my yard so that it looks nice. We just recently planted all new plants for the Spring. We woke up this morning to see that all of the snapdragons I had planted in the boxes along the fence were ripped out. I am absolutely livid right now. I know that I don't live in the best neighborhood, but seriously, who gets their jollies from ripping out someones plants? I guess it could have been worse and they could've vandalized our house or car, but I'm still just as pissed. I can't wait to get out of this god-forsaken neighborhood and move to Texas. Well now that I've vented, I guess I'll go re-plant my snapdragons...hopefully they'll stay that way.

James Laughing

This is the most adorable video of James Michael laughing. I love watching him at this age and seeing all of the new things he does every day. This was the first time we caught him truly laughing. Doesn't it just melt your heart?

James Micheal is growing before our eyes

I finally realize how much time being a mother truly takes. Everyone said that having children would change your life forever and man were they right. I absolutely love being a stay at home mom, but that little man really does monopolize my time. Hence the reason I have not updated my blog in so long. Since it's been months since I've updated, I thought I'd show a progression of how James has grown. I can't believe he's already over 4 months old!

1 week old

1 month old

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

Thanksgiving

It was James Michael's first Thanksgiving and the first time his Nanny and Poppy and Aunt Kate were able to meet him. It was very moving seeing Poppy turn into mush when he was holding James. We had a wonderful time with the family and look forward to many more holidays with all of the family.

My little family

Mommy and James

Nanny and James

Poppy holding James...awwww

Aunt Kate helping out with Thanksgiving dinner

Nanny and Poppy with James

Mike carving the turkey

James Michael has arrived!

So this is a little late, but James Michael has finally arrived. He is three weeks old today and I am still getting used to having him here. He is a wonderful addition to our family and I feel so blessed to have him in my life. As some of you may know, we had a little bit of a scare when he was born. He was born not breathing and had to spend three days in the NICU. Thankfully he recovered fully and was able to come home with us when we were discharged from the hospital.

I am so thrilled to be a mother and cannot even begin to explain how it feels. It is the most amazing experience I think that I will ever have (that is until the next one comes along :-)). I am really looking forward to watching James Michael grow and become a man...although I don't want that to happen too fast :-). He is an absolute joy. Here are some pictures of him. I will try and keep my blog more up to date with his milestones. Enjoy!

James in the NICU (less than a day old)

Mommy and baby bonding time

Daddy with James

Getting ready to go home
Precious baby