Last day being a Family of 3!

October 2nd was the last day our family was a family of 3. Marvin was working most of the day so Marley and I had some girl time. It was really fun spending time with her. I sure miss her when I have to go to work.

 We painted our toes

Had a tickle fight. This is her telling me to STOP

We played with her stroller and Minnie doll

Once Marvin got home we ate dinner and then took Marley over to Rod and Virginia's. 

Marvin excited for Paisley

Virginia wanted us to take some pregnancy pictures and so we did a couple.

Marley being a pill during pictures

Marley and Mema

That night I had so many emotions running through me. I was sad that I wouldn't see Marley for a few days, excited that I was about to meet Paisley, and scared/nervous for the unknown. After we said our goodbyes we went home and finished getting the last little things to meet Paisley.

I Can't Believe she is 2!!!

I can not believe how fast she is growing up. It seems like just yesterday we were getting ready to go to the hospital to have our sweet baby girl. On September 30, 2010 we got to meet our baby girl Marley for the first time. I new that having her would change my life but I didn't realize how much she would change it. Marley has taught us a lot of things. Patience, the power of prayer, Love, and faith are a few things she has taught us. Marley is Loving, independent and very smart. She picks up new words everyday. I am very happy and blessed to be her mommy and I would not trade it for the world. We Love you Marley Bear!!

My Birthday Girl

The Decorations  

 Checking out her birthday banner

Watching the football game and Celebrating a touch down with Daddy

Playing with her favorite toys the "Hotdog" Gang

Mema and Marley.

 While we were waiting for everyone to get there so we could have dinner.  The Guys thought they would pass the time with Halo.

We had BBQ Beef Sandwiches, watermelon, grapes, Pink Death, chips with Sprite and fruit punch to drink.

  

Marley with a mouthful of grapes

Presents!!

Mema and Papa gave her a little Minnie mouse purse, Minnie Mouse outfit,and a Giant Minnie Mouse. Robert and Amy's Family gave her a memory game,and a Minnie Mouse blanket.

Nathan and Tarin gave her a kitchen set with dishes and play food.

Nathan with all of her toys

 

Trying to carry all of her Hotdog toys

She was so happy to get Donald. She kept making Donald and Daisy kiss.

Cupcake Time. We made cream filled chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting.

 Getting ready for bed. She had to get all her friends to bed and all tucked in then Daddy read her a story.

Thank you all that came to celebrate her birthday with us, and the wonderful gifts you gave her. It was a lot of fun!

Our 4th of July

Our 4th of July started with Marvin driving around the scouts to deliver our beautiful flags to all the people who signed up for them. They have a fund raiser for the scout program. You pay $20 for the whole year and the scouts will come by your house on the holiday's and put a flag up in your yard for the day. Then when the day is over they come by and pick it up. We decided to support the scout program since Marvin is a scout leader now.

Our plan was to go to the annual 4th of July breakfast with Mema and Papa. The time came and Marvin hadn't made it home yet. Right as I was getting ready to call he called me. While they were out putting one of the last flags up they hit a water line. Water was everywhere. Good thing Marvin know some good people to come and fix it. He stayed there with the plumber and helped him fix it while Marley and I went to breakfast. When we got done with our yummy breakfast we headed home. Marvin was all done fixing his water leak and he decided to go swimming. I didn't really feel like swimming because I had already taken my shower and was ready for the day. So him and Marley went out swimming.

We even got Brick to go swimming!

After swimming we decided to go for a little ride. I love looking at historical neighborhoods. They have some really neat houses. We drove through a couple of neighborhoods and then Marvin thought it would be fun to take Marley to Encanto Park to feed the ducks. It was so cute watching her get so excited when they would come and eat her little treats that she threw for them. 

Showing Daddy where the "Burrs" are.

She wasn't to sure about them at first but then she warmed up to them.

We called this little guy the ugly duckling. I love his little hair do.

All out of treats and saying good bye to the duckies

so sleepy!

We headed home after all the ducks were fed and Marley went down for a nap. We spent the rest of the day relaxing and spending time together. 

I am so thankful for all the people that fought and are currently fighting to keep our country safe so I can do the things that I want to the way that I want to. I love my family and the blessings they are in my life. Heavenly Father has blessed me Greatly!