It's been awhile...

I have failed terribly at blogging these days.  Between keeping up with my little girl, school work, and all the momma/wifely duties, oh and SLEEP, there isn't much time for blogging.  I do want to do better at keeping up with the fun things with Cora Jane.  So, this was our Saturday.

Cora Jane has been fighting a cold and cutting teeth the past couple of days and last night she was so fussy. To make matters even worse we didn't have any water so she didn't get a bath.  That was the first time since she came home from the hospital that she hadn't had a bath before bedtime.  I don't think she cared because she didn't even want me to read her bedtime books (not like her at all.)  She was reaching for the bed and slept well.  She woke up really early and was a bit whiny.  I put her down for a nap at 8:30 and that sweet girl slept until 12:15.  She woke up in the best mood.  We went to the grocery store and then came home to play.  She played by herself while I put up groceries, worked on a meal, and worked on two P!nterest projects.  She destroyed the living room with her stuff (nothing unusual though.)  She helped me do some laundry.  I decided that I was going to give her some crayons to color with.  I put her in her highchair and we "colored" together.  It was so cute because she held the crayons upside down.  I had to help her put pressure on the crayon, but we had fun together.  After I unbuckled her she stood up in the chair and had the crayon in her hand reaching to write on the wall.  I quickly caught her.  I put her down and thought I had all the crayons, but C found one in her seat.  Before I could get it away from her she made two marks on the wall.  I know this is just the beginning.  It was a "first" for us!  This evening we ate dinner at the Cofers'.  She had the best time taking all the toys out of the "football" and letting everyone spoil her!  I've enjoyed my day with my girl!

Little Farm Girl

We have a future farm girl on our hands! We took Cora Jane on her first tractor ride Thanksgiving Day. She wanted to push the buttons and move all the gadgets. It was so cute when we would get close to the cattle she would hold out her arm like she was pointing and say "c." When we where coming back Donny stopped at the barn and let her see the baby calf that is being bottle fed. She wasn't to thrilled to touch it, but I was able to pet it.  It won't be long and she will be helping her daddy!

First Haircut

Cora Jane had her first haircut on Wednesday. God love her she doesn't have a lot of hair to begin with and it is very fine, but she was sporting the baby mullet. I couldn't take it anymore so I schedule her a haircut. I was nervous that she would be the little squirm worm, but she did great. She sat in my lap and never cried, but towards the end she did decide to stand up. Renea did a fabulous job and I hope future haircuts go as well as the first!

Afterwards!

I just had to share!  Are those feet not the cutest?

This was on our way to get a haircut.
She loves books which makes this librarian very happy!

Thank You Veterans!

Thank you to all the men and women who protect our country and to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice!  Also, I can't go without thanking all the families who are serving as well. I can't imagine rising a child with my husband overseas or not knowing when I will see my child. Cora Jane and I pray for two special families that we know. Josh and Carl we pray that you are home very soon!

Bady Dedication

Donny and I dedicated Cora Jane at church Sunday.  Our prayer is that our precious little girl will grow into a godly woman.  We pray that she will have a loving heart and compassion for others.  But most of all we pray for her salvation!  She is truly a blessing from the Good Lord! We are dedicated to serving the Good Lord in our house and to be the godly parents that we are called to be.

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." Zephaniah 3:17

*The dress that Cora Jane is wearing has been in my mom's family for over 60 years.

Pumpkin Patch

I love fall for so many reasons.  I love the weather, colors, the changing of the leaves, and PUMPKINS!  I was so excited to take Cora Jane to the pumpkin patch on Saturday.  I never visited the pumpkin patch as a child, but I plan to make it a tradition for us.  We visited the Grand Ole Pumpk!n Patch in Clanton.  It was a beautiful day and I'm so thankful that we got there early.  Cora Jane didn't really have a clue what it was all about, but she loved the hay.  She kept a piece her mouth from the hay ride until we got back up to get the stroller.

I love this picture!  She didn't want to sit by herself.

All is right with the world because momma is sitting with me!

Cora Jane and MiMi!

Cora Jane and her hay!

Let's Party

We had a small birthday party at Mimi's house.  We had it on September 30th since Saturdays in the South are dedicated to football and Donny was hosting a dove shoot on the farm.  We didn't have a "theme" party, but everything was polka dots.  I decorated on Saturday and finished up on Sunday after church.  The party started at 2:30 in hopes that Cora Jane would take a good nap.  She wasn't sure about all the people being there, but she was in to opening the presents.  Well, she really liked the paper.  Her favorite gift was the six pack of Puffs that Leah got her.  It was time for cake and Cora Jane did not like the icing.  She wouldn't touch it.  We finally put some puffs on top of the cake and she picked them off carefully.  I did cut a slice of cake out and flipped it over.  She would eat the cake part.  It was a great party and so thankful for all who came out to celebrate (but momma isn't doing another all out birthday party.)

On Saturday we took lunch to the dove shoot.