Another Snow Day...

Well we are on number 3 for snow days this year!! We were out last week for two days! This week we had Monday off for MLK and we got out early yesterday day. Now we are off because of ice on the roads today. I could get used to 3 day weeks. I just feel like my kids are losing out because they are missing so much school and it is hard to keep them up and motivated when we keep getting out. We get down to business on the days we are there though!!


Enough about that!! I submitted a picture of Savannah Grace last week for the weather baby on Fox 13 Memphis. She was already featured on Fox 13 with me when I was interviewed back in Nov. for a question. Well she was on this morning!! The picture is a little hard to see but you can hear what they are saying. Just turn it up.

Savannah Grace

Today was Savannah Grace's 9 month check up with Dr. Yukon. She had a finger prick when she first got there to check her iron(which was 38, whatever that means, i just know it was great). That wasn't bad for her and she seemed okay with it. We had her weighed and she was 21.9 lbs , 28.25 inches long and 17.5 inch head size. I am not sure how that equates out in percentile but I am pretty sure she is on the bigger side for weight, right at 50% for head and about 80 % for height. She is by no means a FAT baby. She is very solid. Anyway, Dr. Yukon gave us lots of new information for the coming months. He said we can start backing off of baby food. He also said we can quit the rice cereal because it is just a filler. WHOO HOOO! The best news was she can now eat table food with us. I take that back the best new was that we can start weaning her to cows milk in like two months! He said to start weaning between 11 and 12 months. He wants us to give her cheese and yogurt to start getting her belly ready for the cow's milk. NO eggs till after a year which is completely fine with me. So we are looking at about 8 more cans of formula to buy!! My bank account will love you. He also said she doesn't need the Vitamin D milk so we can just get her 2%. The little below average babies need that. She clearly is very healthy, no ear infections or even colds.  So we left there and had lunch with Daddy. Savannah Grace is taking a nice long nap while momma is typing this and working on bills.

30 Day Challenge...I give up lol!

I have realized how hard it is to get on here everyday and post. We don't have internet at the house so it is really hard to get online. I figured I would just post to keep everyone up on what is going on with us. I sent my grandparents our blog link and hope they can get on to see updated pictures of our princess.

Moving on...Yesterday Savannah Grace turned 9 months old! She is growing up way to fast and learning so many new things. On Monday she will go to the doctor to get her 9 month check up. We LOVE our doctor in Germantown. We go to the very small Yukon Clinic and see Dr. Yukon. This place is the BEST! We know just about all 6 people that work in the office. They are always on time and know who you are and your child so you never have to guess about what is going on or their history. Enough raving about our doctor. I will post the results and visit next week.

We can't wait for it to warm up outside. My parents got us a zoo membership this year for Christmas. Savannah Grace will start to just love it this year.  We also got a FABULOUS grill from them as well that we are waiting to use. I am sure we will be grilling out like crazy come the spring.  Speaking of the spring , I am planning Savannah's birthday party in April already. She is only 3 months away from it. We are going to keep it low key this year since she will be one. It will be at home for sure. I can't justify having a party anywhere for a one year old.  More on her party later!

Snow Day Video

A video of our day yesterday! 

Snow Day

We were blessed with about 4 inches of snow last night into this morning. Brian and I spent the day with Savannah Grace. We made a homemade sled that worked GREAT for her. She had such a fun time. We ended up going out twice in the day. Here are a few pictures.

Day 10

Day 10: A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with. I would have to say it is my husband. He is my best friend and we have a good time no matter what we are doing.

Day 9

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 8

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh

This picture was on our wedding day. I didn't want to sit on my dress and ruin it. So they tossed me in the back. We were getting pictures done at a different place. 

Day 7

Sorry but we don't have internet at home other than our neighbors who let us borrow ....well maybe not let us!

Day 7.....

A picture of your ten years ago...I will need to scan and upload this so you will have to wait!

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Christmas and giving...

I didn't post about Christmas because we just had so much going on. We had a great time with Savannah Grace on her first Christmas. Skyler got to open her presents and loved it all.  I think Skyler played with Savannah's baby toys more than her own. We only are giving the girls 3 Santa gifts.  We feel that since baby Jesus was given 3 gifts on his birthday, then the girls should understand that is what they get.  The reason we have Christmas is because of Jesus and not to just get presents. I mean seriously who gives a 3 year old an IPOD. I guess someone is trying really hard. You know they need to buy their child off the rest of the year too not just at Christmas. Whatever works for you. We are raising Savannah Grace to understand about giving not about getting. I could all day about spending way to much money on children. I don't see the point in buying expensive clothes and shoes and buying WAY to much of it.  We all know who does this and that is their own prerogative. It will catch up to people who can't afford it and are just trying to keep up with their friends. I think it already has actually. LOL (Just for reference anytime you file bankruptcky it is all public record, I mean everything...right down to the papers you sign.)

Anyway, I am proud to say that Brian and I had a great first Christmas with Savannah and had a great time with my family. We hung with my family since my older brother Jeff will be moving to Germany in March. I am so sad because it won't be easy to just call him and talk to him. I guess some people just don't understand that. I would really like to go to Germany and see him but I am not sure we will be able to afford that. Brian and I are doing great paying off any debts and saving for college. We don't want to mess that up. We actually have to go out of the county in 2012 for a wedding so we are starting to save now for that.

Here are some pictures from Christmas:

Day 6

Day 6: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Savannah Grace would be the person I would love to trade places with. I would say that only because I would love for someone to take care of me all day.

Day 5

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory

Our daughter being born was probably my favorite memory. This day was the day our life changed. It was such a happy time for us.

Day 4

A picture of your favorite night

My wedding was so fun and everyone had such a good time. It was so smooth and we will always remember it!

Day 3

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Mike and Molly is my new favorite show! I have many but this is one of my favorites!

Day 2

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest. 

I have a lot of friends but always moving around so much I knew my mom was always there. She is the person who I am closest with the longest.I have friends that I am close to now but she fits the longest. She watches my daughter and we spend a lot of time at their house. I do not know what I would do without her. I will admit some of my teenage years we butted heads. What teenage daughter doesn't do that?

Day 1

Day 1 A photo of yourself and 15 facts

1. I have a house in Collierville, TN.

2. I teach first grade in Shelby County Schools

3. I am married to my best friend Brian.

4. Sushi is my favorite food.

5. I have run a half marathon before and plan on running another in the next year.

6. I have two daughters, Savannah Grace 8.5 months and Skyler 4 years old.

7. My favorite place to go is the beach.

8. I have lived in 7 different states but my goal is to live in Nashville.

9. I hate scary movies unless I have Brian to hide behind.

10. I graduated from Illinois State with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

11. I have my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

12. My favorite thing to do is play with my girls and be at home with my husband.

13. I am in the process of learning sign language and teaching Savannah Grace.

14. I have always wanted to visit Australia.

15. Chicago is my 2nd home because I have so many friends who are like family to me.

FRESH START....

So I am going to try and keep up with this blog each week. I am hoping to keep everyone in on what is going on with our family. We have been very busy lately and the holidays have been very fun. Meghan was doing a 30 day challenge so I decided to try it as well. So here goes...

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with 15 facts:
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest 
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show Day 04 - A picture of your favorite night 
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory 
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of you 10 years ago...
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh 
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most 
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate 
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist 
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without 
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture you had no idea was being taken
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently 
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A photo of the last place you went on holiday
Day 20 - A picture of you making a goofy face at the camera
Day 21 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to go on vacation
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at 
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book 
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change - 
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day 
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you 
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member 
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile 
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss