Christmas is A' Coming!

                                  Christmas 2009

Christmas is one of my FAVE times of the year! I'm always so sad to see it leave. I'm the type that searches the radio stations on search of THE one that plays Christmas music round the clock, starting the day after Thanksgiving, or sometimes they start before. One thing that I really love about the Christmas season, now that I have a child is sending out Christmas cards. We always get our cards (for ANY occasion) & invitations from Shutterfly, and we have never been disappointed! The quality is superb & they have fabulous prices! This year they are offering 50 free cards to bloggers, which is FANTASTIC! This year we are going with a "Merry & Bright" theme.  Click on the links below to check out the cool Christmas cards you can order this year!  Click here to check out the beautiful photo cards they offer. Or, if you aren't interested in photo cards, click here. If you have a big Christmas bash, & you want the cutest invites, click here. Needless to say, I am very excited about receiving my Christmas cards this year, I know I won't be disappointed!
I still have a lot to do between now & then: Christmas presents to buy, exams to give, school to finish, get togethers to attend...I just love this time of year, even though it's very hectic. This year is Andie's 2nd Christmas, but I feel like it's her first. This year she is old enough to recognize the tree, her gifts, etc. She has really done well with the tree so far! I'm very proud! She walks up to it & says "bowl" (that's ball for you all without kids) ;) Next year will be even better!

Catch up-AGAIN! Sorry!

I haven't been very good at blogging. I am going to partially catch people up on what's gone on since Andie's "10 month birthday". We had a busy summer, including a "First Birthday" Party in the HOT HOT MS summer! Ugh! We will be indoors next year!

I have been sick, Andie has been sick, we've been on vacation, I began running (which I need to start over!), had a birthday party (as mentioned above), started school again, & a BIGGIE: started at a babysitter( last week)!!!!!!

I have done more sewing in the past week than I did all summer, but I was lazy, I must say! I have renewed my excitement over my hobby though! I will try to post some pics of my handy-work, & if you like what you see- contact me! I would love to sew for you! Facebook me, text me, whatever!

The new babysitter was hard for all involved, but it is for the best. We love Nonnie, but right now she has her hands full. We love Ms. Lane- she has been fantastic, & Andie has really enjoyed the other kids- they keep her entertained. Saying that though, it doesn't compare to her "Uhmma" everyday!! She loves her some "Uhmma"! We have tried & tried for her to say Nonnie, but it just WON'T happen! :)

Okay, so here are some pictures from the past few months-look at how much Andie has changed! It makes me sad- my little baby is growing up! :(

10 months ago...

I became a mommy. On Sunday, how appropriate, Andie turned 10 months old. I can't believe she's almost 1 year! I don't like the thought of that for some reason. I love my baby. I am terribly excited about the summer coming up. I will get to spend some much needed time with her, and some much needed time by the pool. I hope she's a good pool baby! Of course I won't get to spend hours out by the pool like I once did. Now it will be interrupted by naps and lunch, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

School is almost out, Lord help me! One more week after this! It's a crazy time up there for everyone & I hope we can all get through this without going insane! :) I'll leave off with a couple of pics from the past month or so!

Oh yea, baby dedication is next Thursday for us. I am very excited! A chance for us to publicly declare that we will dedicate ourselves to raise Andie in the Truth. How awesome! We will do our best, with the Lord's help!

The next day is our 5 year anniversary! Five years ago, on the 21st, we said our vows in Mexico Beach, FL. I can't believe it's been 5 years, and my, how our lives have changed since then! I still love him! He's an awesome provider for our family, and has a heart of gold. Some aren't that lucky! But I am!

P.S.- Happy birthday to my wonderful husband who is 28 today! Love you Andrew!

We're Back Y'all!

Ok,

I have been HORRIBLE at this blog thing, which I was afraid of, BUT I have an update for the past few months. I have put together an I-movie to somewhat re-cap life at the Bailey house since Christmas.

As for the past few weeks, we have been busy, busy, busy. Spring Break was great, I got to go on a girls' trip and then wrapped it up by spending time with my baby girl. Easter was fabulous too. The Easter bunny came to see Andie: she got her first Bible, a Bible story book, and a book about the Easter story. I do have a picture of her loot I will post. The Easter Bunny may have gone over-board this year, but it WAS her first!

Ok, so I will attempt to load the "movie" instead of boring you with the details of the past few months!

Ok, sorry the video abruptly ends, I need to work on fine-tuning it, but hey, it was my first time!

We'll be back soon!

Love,

Andrew and Jinny