Bentley is here!

Welcome to the world, Bentley Jacob Baker!

My sweet nephew was born Sunday morning, weighing in at 8lbs 5oz and 21 inches long. He is just precious and looks so much like his daddy!

My littles with their newest running buddy (and cousin!). 

We love you already, Bentley!

2 months!

Happy 2 months, sweet Baker!

You are the most precious little angel. So sweet. So calm. So peaceful. You are such a laid back little fella and such a delight. We sure are proud of you and are loving every minute of watching you grow.

You are getting the sweetest little personality. You smile all the time and kick your legs with excitement. You are such a happy boy!

You went to the doctor yesterday and you are getting so big! You are weighing in at 13lbs 10oz! It took your sister 4 months to be that big, haha. We just moved you to size 2 diapers, reluctantly, as I had just ordered a huge box of size 1's (thankfully, your cousin Bentley is set to arrive in the next few days so we'll be sending them his way!). You wear size 3 months or 3-6 months clothes.

2 month stats

weight: 13 lbs 10 oz (85%)

height: 23 in (57%)

head: 16 in (93%)

You are still strictly breastfed and eat every 3 hours during the day. You go to bed at 9 and usually wake up anytime between 3am - 5am to eat, before going back to bed until 7 or 8am. You love your crib and love to sleep swaddled up (although you bust out every night!). You are a great napper and take 3 big naps a day and one small nap in the evenings. You love bath time and snuggling with your daddy before bed!

You love your paci and I am convinced it has made you the easiest baby on the planet. You still never cry. And I mean never. Such a blessing you are, little man. 

Your sisters love you to pieces and Saylor has made it her job to be your care taker! She is constantly putting your paci in, covering you with her blanket and patting your back during tummy time. I can't wait to see you guys grow up together!

I'm so proud to be your mommy, Baker. You have blessed our lives in the most beautiful ways. I never knew my heart could love someone so much. You are so loved by us all. 

Happy 2 months, darling boy. Love you forever.

Tuesday Randoms

- I have jumped on the post-baby running train and am doing the couch to 5k program. The app on my iPhone makes it super easy and enjoyable! Running at the dam with a double stroller, 2 babies and an iPod makes me laugh. I'm sure I look like such a goof!

- My sweet boy is 2 months old today! We are heading to the doctor this afternoon for his check up. He is growing like a weed! He is also getting so much personality and smiles constantly. Love him. The sweet fella even smiles big in his sleep. Bless.

- We are heading to the beach this weekend for our annual beach trip with Sean's family. I am looking forward to letting the littles run around on the beach, Baker getting his first taste of salt air, and me getting a little bit of r&r (here's hoping, right!)

-Saylor absolutely loves to play outside. We got a water table to put on the deck and we visit said table atleast twice a day for play time. The trick sometimes comes when we have to leave said table and go back inside!

Happy Tuesday! Say a prayer for my little man as he is getting 6 shots at the doctor this afternoon. xo

Mother Hen

My girl has turned into quite the mother hen. With the addition of a little brother, her love for babies has grown exponentially. The way she loves him (and her baby dolls) just melts this momma's heart.

The other day I had scooped her up to take her out to the car. I had Baker in his carseat and was coming back in the house to get him. Saylor would not leave the house! She kept running back to him saying "baby, baby!". She obviously thought I was leaving him and wouldn't go get in the car without him. Bless.

Mother's Day 2012

We spent Mother's Day weekend at my parent's house in NC and had a really great time. Sean and I headed to Raleigh Friday afternoon for the ZBB concert with some fun friends! We may have had a little too much fun :)! So much fun, in fact, that my husband was dancing his way through the aisles. Haha!

Rob and Sean having a good time!

Saturday, my parent's hosted a Low Country Boil at their house with family and friends to celebrate mother's day and our very own rockstar! 

Old Moms

New Moms

Soon to be Moms (the countdown is on to meet Baby Bentley!)

And Rockstars (go Jess!)

Sunday, we celebrated Mother's Day (my sweet hubs got me tickets for the Kenny Chesney concert, new work out clothes and new sneaks!) and then we headed to Charlotte to have lunch with both my grandmothers. It was a really nice day!

Some other fun pics from the weekend....

I feel so blessed to be a mommy and get to celebrate Mother's Day with the people I love. Such a gift!

18 month stats

Saylor's 18 month stats

weight: 23.25 lbs (58th%)

height: 31.75 in (47th%)

head: 18.25 in (52.68%)

Doctor said she looks great and healthy and she was wonderful during her appointment. She had a few shots but handled those like a champ. Just a few tears then she was good to go. It's hard to believe how big she has gotten. My baby girl is growing up so fast :(

18 months!

Happy 18 months, sweet Saylor! 

Where in the world has the time gone? You have grown into a precious toddler in what seems to be overnight. You are growing, changing and learning so much every single day. I am so thankful to be able to be at home with you to teach you and watch you explore and learn all this world has to offer. 

The way your eyes light up when you smile makes my day. I love when you smile behind your paci. I love that your laughter fills our home and makes me grin from ear to ear. Your personality is really starting to come through and you are hilarious! You are quite the cautious little thing, which I am thankful for, and you really do listen so well. 

We go for your 18 month appointment next week, but I think you weigh about 23 lbs. You wear size 18 month clothes and size 4 diapers. You wear a size 5 shoe (and you LOVE shoes, by the way. You are so your mother's daughter!). 

You absolutely love to play outside and that is where you are the happiest! You also love to play with baby dolls and are quite the mother hen. You love to carry a purse around the house and talk on the phone. You love to wear bows in your hair. You love to play with your sister and you love snuggling on your brother. 

You are so happy and sweet and can also be a fireball. You definitely have a feisty side and we refer to you around here as "pistol annie!" You say lots of words and jabber all day long. It seems as though you pick up a new word each day!

You are a momma's girl, for sure. Daddy keeps thinking you're going to be a daddy's girl... but so far, you stick tight with your mommy :)!

You are a pure delight, little angel, and I am so very proud to be your mommy. You are a ray of sunshine and make me smile every single day! 

Love you forever, Say. 

You are smart. You are beautiful. You are loved. 

Meet Baker!

Baker's Birth Announcement 

(courtesy of amanda joy photography and announcing you)

Scenes from a Tuesday morning.