Trip Home, Birthday, and Baptized

We have been busy around here. We took off Thursday morning to head to Indiana. We had decided to go home for my FIL 70th bday which was Saturday. Happy Birthday, Jerry! We also thought it would be a wonderful time to baptize little A!
I am going to do this trip in a couple post because I have pictures galore! All three of us had to be out the door at 5am to make our flight time out of Tulsa. It was a easy drive there and we had plenty of time to get to our first flight. We did have a layover in Houston, which we barley made. We didn't have much of a layover and then they changed gates on us. So running through an airport with a 3 month old isn't fun at all! But I am glad we made it in enough time. Speaking of flights Amelia did WONDERFUL on both flights! She was sleeping at takeoff and landing both flights! It was so nice. She woke up during flight but was a happy baby girl!

This photo is from my phone... but here she is on her very first plane ride!

We landed in Indy which is close to my sister and BIL. Blake (BIL) picked us up and we headed to their house in Bloomington. Blake is in law school at IU and we haven't had a chance to go to their house until this trip! My left ear was killing me, ever since we landed in Indy my ear was still plugged. I think Amelia's ears were hurting too because as soon as we got to Aunt Jen's, Amelia just cried and cried. She wouldn't let anyone but her MOMMA hold her. I made the mistake by running to the store with my sister after I fed Little A and Deric called me telling me she had been screaming since I left! She seemed to be better Friday morning and not as mommy girl.We used my sister's car and headed 4 hours north to my in-laws house early afternoon.

We got to their house just shorty after our niece and nephew got home from school. My in-laws drive school bus as well as farmers. So it worked out great that they just rode the bus to G-ma and G-pa's house! Nikohl was just beside herself! She couldn't wait to get to hold Amelia. Nikohl LOVES her baby cousin. Nate loves her too, he favorite thing was to get her to smile and coo at him! Amelia has some sweet cousins who just adore her! Nate even read her a book!

Kim, my SIL, is just in love with her niece. Amelia was a little scared when we first got to the house but after a few hours she warmed up to everyone. Kim did finally get to hold and snuggle little A. But not for long because Kohl stood right there breathing down your neck! Kohl wanted Amelia all the time and didn't much care for others to hold her! SO SWEET! She even helped me get Amelia ready for bed one night!

Saturday was Jerry's birthday. The whole family was going to eat lunch at "Das Dutch Essenhaus House". Which is a Amish restaurant and so very good. We did the family style lunch so trust me when I say we ate a TON of yummy food!

Amelia looked so cute and was so good at lunch. She slept the whole time until we were served desert. I had to go nurse Amelia so after I was done g-ma and g-pa played with Amelia until I was done eating my pie! I wasn't going to miss out on a slice of Amish pie!

Sunday was a big day for my little family. We had the honor of getting our baby girl baptized. The day was so special for us. Amelia was not only baptized in the church we got married in and her daddy was baptized in but her gown was made out of my wedding dress. I will also mention it was on her 3rd month birthday! My aunt made Amelia's gown, she did a great job! I loved everything about it. I wanted it to look just like a tiny version of my wedding dress and it did!Amelia did a great job during the service. She was even cooing and smiling at Pastor Tews the whole time! I think I caught myself giggling and not listening once! I was just amazed at how well she did during the whole service!

My sister(right), Jen and my SIL were Amelia's sponsors .

I was so happy to have both of our sisters be a part of Amelia's special day!

Then after picture time my mother in law, Linda, hosted a little luncheon at church for our families/friends. This was a perfect time for everyone to see and meet little A. I was afraid Amelia would be a momma's girl again but she did great! She was passed around all day and didn't seem to mind it at all! I think she liked being held ALL THE TIME! We are now teaching her that she doesn't need to be held 24/7!


We had a wonderful time back in Indiana but it was also bittersweet. We got to spend all of our time my in-laws but we didn't get to see my parents. My parents moved to GA about 2 weeks after Amelia was born. My dad got a wonderful career offer and they couldn't pass it up. They couldn't make the trip to Indiana but my mom is going to come to us and get to spend a whole week with her granddaughter! They were so sad that they didn't make the trip but I told mom not to worry because when she comes here Amelia will be all hers! My mom liked the thought of not having to share Amelia with anyone! She misses our girl so much it just kills her.

I will do another post of the rest of our trip and Amelia's 3 month post.But I don't want this one to get any longer than what it already is!! But I will leave you with some other photos we snapped on Saturday and Sunday!

Apple Love

Amelia is loving all things "Apple". She loves to stare at my iphone while I am holding her and last night the iPad read her part of a book. She sat in her bouncy seat and Deric held up the iPad.
Good thing her Daddy bought that iPad for "her",because she is going to get a lot of use out of it.




Don't worry this child has a TON of real books!! She is just getting into looking at them. Anything with bright colors she is loving!
Amelia is also loving her playmat. She is really getting good at reaching for the toys! She will play for about 20 to 30 minutes on it at a time! In the morning I put her on it and she just kicks and squeals! It is my favorite part of the day! Amelia usually wears herself out and falls asleep.... Like she just did as I write this! Lol



Over the weekend I made yet another dress! I was making one for Ana Kate and I had left over fabric and couldn't help but making Amelia one to match! They turned out great!! I have never made a dress like the one I made Ana Kate. I don't use a pattern I just go with it! It seems to work out!!!



Candace is going to get a picture of the girls in their matching dresses today. Ana Kate is going to love that she matches Amelia!I can't wait to see the dresses on!

We have a big weekend coming up so I am busy getting everything ready for that. So hence the lacking of photos! But don't worry I will have a TON of photos after the weekend!!


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Videos

Since I have gotten my iphone I have been taking a video of Amelia almost everyday! I can't help it... she is too cute. Well, I have been bad about sharing them. So here are two that I have uploaded to "YouTube".
Enjoy!






Trust me I have plenty more to share, but I won't overdo it all at once! Yes, I know the video is a bit hard to see. I have been told by Deric to turn the phone while I tape. I guess I didn't realize it would have the black bars along each side. I mean it doesn't look like that while I am taking the video so how would I know! I will put a mental note in for the future.

Girls Weekend

A week ago today Deric started a new job. He is still with the JB Hunt he just moved groups. He was so happy to get to move groups. He wasn't happy with his old position so it was a huge blessing when he was asked to move to another group. He started last Monday and by Thursday he was headed to Vegas for work. This new area he will be working in does require some travel. We sure did miss him while he was gone. He got home Sunday afternoon. He said he really enjoyed the trip you can read about it on his blog!

When I found out he was going to travel I asked my good friend Val to come stay with Amelia and I. I knew I needed a sitter for Saturday while I worked and I knew Val would jump all over that! We had such a great time with her. She came over Thursday night after she got off of work and stayed until Sunday afternoon.
Thursday we just hung out and played with Amelia. Friday we both worked and I had MOPS. Candace just took Amelia with her after MOPS until I got done with work about 4. After I picked up Amelia we came home and waited for Val to get off of work. We headed out to dinner at P.F.Chang's for dinner and then hit Target for some shopping! Dinner was great, I haven't eaten there in forever. Amelia was perfect and just hung out in her carseat while we ate. While at dinner we got planning our project we planned on doing. I wanted to make a headboard for the guest bedroom. The room is kinda blah and I wanted to brighten it up. After getting Amelia's nursery done I have had the itch to tackle another project!
Saturday, I worked and when I got home we all jumped in the truck and headed to JoAnn's Fabric. We had one open in Fayetteville a while ago and I hadn't gone yet. We found some really cute fabric not only for the headboard but for other projects as well! Before we headed home we stop for dinner at "Burger for Life", it was so YUMMY! We sat outside and ate it was so beautiful out!! Amelia loved taking her afternoon nap outside!




We got started on the headboard right away and it didnt' take long at all and looks soooo good! I love it! I was glad it was so easy to do. I don't know why I have waited for so long before I did it!

This morning while Amelia was napping I threw some pillows together. I am also plan on doing some curtains and rearranging the room. A dresser needs to come out of there and the bed moved around. So when I am all the way done I will post pictures of the finished project! But I have a great head start!

Sunday we woke up had pancakes and headed up to the salon so I could do Val's hair. I colored, trimmed and gave her some rocking bangs! I was jealous of her bangs so I cut mine too! I loved them when I did it the last time so I thought I should try it again! When we got home from the shop we had a photo session with Amelia outside because it was 81 degrees out and she was looking mighty cute!! I had to get her all dressed up to head to the airport to get Daddy!

Hope ya'll enjoyed a beautiful weekend! We are sure glad Daddy is home from his trip but we had a great time with Auntie Val!!!