Happy Halloween!

We went on a tour trick or treating with our lil pumpkin this year!  We went to see our neighbors then we went to

RoRo & PopPop's

Grandmama & Grandpapa's

 Uncle Russy & Aunt Angela's(Aunt A was at work:( )

Sweetest Pumpkin in the Patch!

Super Girl

Carly and her Uncle Russ.  He bought her this Super Girl t-shirt before she was born and said they had to have a pic together when she could finally wear it. SO SWEET!

Carly and her Aunt Angela.  ALL SMILES!

Yadkin Valley Wine Tour

For my birthday, Josh, my brother, Russell, and sister in law, Angela, went on a Yadkin Valley wine tour.  We started at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC and had lunch at the Harvest Grill Restaurant. Then we went on to Rag Apple Lassie Vineyard & Flint Hill Vineyards. We had such so much fun with my bro and sis n law.  We don't get out that much anymore without the baby, but we're trying to do better and have date nights.

31

My birthday just didn't seem like that big of a deal to me this year....it's all down hill from 30 right?...just kidding.  I have what I've wished for, for years....a family of my own.  The two loves of my life!  I am thankful and blessed for everything in my life but especially my daughter. Everyone made me feel special and it was a great day!

Odie Popsicle

I am a TERRIBLE doggy Mom!  Oakley's 3rd b'day was on October 15th and I realized it the day after so he got a Happy Belated Birthday song.  Even though it's getting cold, I just couldn't deal with his long hair anymore SO, he got a puppy cut and is better known as Odie Popsicle, right now.  He's quite the snuggler since then, trying to stay warm.



7 Months

Carly Kate you are 7 months old today! You are sitting up all by yourself now.  You are the happiest little girl!  Yep, you are STILL in the bassinet beside of Mommy and Daddy's bed, you would think you would've out grown it by now, but there's still plenty of room in it.  Mommy read in the pediatricians office that the safest place for a baby til they are 1 is in the parents bedroom in their own bed. HA! So, that's my excuse;) I've been trying to get you on somewhat of a schedule these days. You are usually awake at 8 to have a bottle and take a nap around 9 for an hour or so. You are mastering fruits still for your snacks and so far so good.  I've got to get you used to your high chair because you are such a squirmer in it and sometimes refuse to eat in it.  You are all about play time.  You love sitting up and playing with toys that rattle or light up.  You will grab anything that is near you.  Christmas will be so much fun! You also have discovered my hair, which is lovely at times when you aren't trying to pull it out of my head. You usually take 2 more naps, one after lunch and then a short evening one before nite nite time around 9. This is my most favorite age thus far! Everyone says I will keep saying that as you continue to grow but I just think you are the most adorable, hugable, lovable little girl ever! I thank God every day for letting me be your Mommy!

Pumpkins with the Pumpkin

What a difference

a few months makes.

 Top: Carly at a few weeks. Below: Carly at 6 months

From 5 lbs to almost 15 lbs and sitting up on her own now.  She's growing sooo FAST! Before I know it she'll be 16 and hopefully, not giving me payback for me being a rotten teenager.

First Dixie Classic Fair

We ate, we strolled, we saw animals and Carly slept.



6 Month Pics

A few of my favorites!