FEELS LIKE HOME TO ME: April 2009

I've got a secret...

Would you like to know it?

I have this friend...

...her name is Angel.

We went to high school and college together. We've shared about 850+ laughs together (only a rough estimate), we lived together in the Phi Mu house, I was in her wedding, she was in mine.

Well, this special friend of mine...is PREGNANT!!

I'm so excited! I couldn't wait to tell the world!

Congratulations, Angel and Peter. You'll love the business of babies!!

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Our Sunday School class had a picnic after church this weekend. The weather was great, warm and sunny, and we had a good time! Coach OJ made arrangements for us to play at Lakewood School. We ate under the pavilion and played on the playground and inside on the rock wall. Libby had fun playing with (i.e. chasing, walking and crawling after) all the kids.

And this is my chance to plug our great class. If you don't currently attend Sunday School, you'd love our class. We have all ages, singles and couples. We are a lively group. Our teachers, Patrick and Carole are wonderful and make learning about the Bible interesting - no boring stuff in our class! :)

Drew and Libby swinging

Libby and Lily

Under the pavilion

Are these girls cute or what? Libby, Allie and Lily.

Libby's buddy, Ethan and his dad, Josh

*****

And since she's such a fan of the blog, we want to wish Libby's Aunt Angie a very happy birthday. She's 26 years young!

Angie and Libby last summer

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It's Official...

Libby is walking! She'd been taking a couple of steps at time for the last two weeks, but as of Monday, she's mastered five or six steps at one time. I even catch her walking when I'm in the next room. It's amazing the difference a day makes!

I figured you'd want to see for yourself. So I've been trying to get video for the last few days. However, it wasn't as easy I you might think. The first clip is from Monday. She must have known I wanted proof of her walking, because when I pulled out the camera, all she would do is dance. Very cute, but not proof of her walking skills!

Today, I finally caught her in action!

This baby is wide open - no rest for her weary Mommy!

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Birthday Bash

We did it, we survived Libby's 1st birthday party. It was pink, it was green and it was fun! We were exhausted at the end of the day, but as tiring as it all was, we really enjoyed getting together with family and celebrating the star of the family.

The Birthday Girl

We fellowshipped...

Libby and Motsie

Uncle Doug and Papa Raiford

Playin' with Aunt Angie

Outside with Grand daddy Parkman

We opened presents...

And best of all, we ate cake!

Libby's cake

Cake Face! (She even smooshed some in her hair!)

Then we rested...

Thanks to everyone that helped us make Libby's day so special.

We look forward to another wonderful year. Libby makes us laugh every, single day.

I've said it before, but this baby girl is a blessing, no doubt about it! WE LOVE LIBBY!

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Birthday Week of Fun

Libby celebrated her birthday at school Tuesday. Her teachers were very sweet to put together a party (a.k.a. cupcakes at snack time) to ring in Libby's 1st birthday! My mom was able to visit and take pictures, thanks, Mimi!

They decorated the room with streamers, balloons and a sign!

Yum, yum!

Libby's Class. Don't they look ready to party?

Birthday Girl

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The Hunt is On!

More pictures from Easter...

Watch out Easter eggs, Libby's gonna find you!

Libby hunted eggs at her Great Grandmother Motsie's house.

I'm pretty sure she is biting her basket!

She had fun and she entertained the whole family!

P.S. Plastic eggs are her new, favorite thing. They are all over my living room floor!

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Happy Birthday, Libby!

Today is a very special day! Libby turns one-year-old! No, I can't believe it! No, it doesn't feel like a year ago that drove myself to the hospital (instead of work where I was supposed to be going) that Monday morning! And no, I absolutely cannot believe how much she has grown. What joy this doll has brought us. She is a blessing to our entire family!

Happy Birthday, Libby!

Here are a few (of the thousands) of moments we've enjoyed over the past year...

Two days old

Two weeks old

First Trip to the Beach

First Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm

Fuzzy Hair and Big Blue Eyes

First Haircut

On the go

Our precious girl!

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Easter 2009

Hippity Hoppity Easter was so much fun!

Highlights of the day:

The church service was great. The music was awesome! (Yes, I might be a little bias since sing in the choir!)
Everyone looked so pretty in their Easter clothes.
We spent time with family.
Libby had fun eating, going through her Easter basket, eating, searching for eggs and...eating!

You won't believe how many pictures I took! Here are some of my favorites:

Daddy and Libby before church

On the front lawn after church

With Auntie Coop

Libby, her buddy Allie and their dads

Libby and Aunt Angie

Parkman Grandparents

She decided all the picture-taking was too much! I think Shawn felt the same way!

*****

And I can't leave out pictures of Libby exploring her very 1st Easter basket

It was a BUSY day. We had lots of fun and we are thankful for this time with our friends and family. We are most thankful that Jesus is Risen and the Tomb is Empty!

Hope you had a Happy Easter!

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This video is of my sweet girl. Her daddy is making her laugh. She thinks he's pretty funny!

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Baby on the Way

My friend, Jenny Griffin Koon, is expecting her first baby in just a few weeks. She and her hubby, Brian, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their son, Hudson. This weekend Libby and I attended a shower in their honor.