Rolling, rolling, rolling...

My sweet little peanut rolled over for the first time today! I'm so thrilled that I got to be there with her to witness it.

I knew it was coming soon because she has been rolling over on her sides for a while now. Today, while visiting her Auntie Alexas and cousins, she finally got up enough momentum and made it all the way over.
She was lying on her back as we looked thru clothes (Can't believe she is in 3-6 months already! Time flies) and she rolled over on her left side.

She rolled back and forth from her back to her left side. She finally gave up on that side and swung over to the right. Once she was on her right side, I placed a toy in front of her. Alexas and I cheered her on and it only took a couple strong pushes for her to get over onto her belly. She looked shocked once she finally did it.

So amazing to watch her achieve these milestones! We hope to get it on video soon.

tiny fingers & toes...

Recently, Isla found her hands and feet. She loves starring at them and putting her hands in her mouth! It was funny to watch her progression. She first started starring at her hands, then they made their way to her mouth.

Next, she discovered she could open and close her hands and then began to chew on her fingers. She turns her little hands around in amazement looking them over from palm to finger tip, back to front. She then began to reach and grasp her toys and somewhere in between she noticed her feet. She holds her feet up in front of her body and stares at them. She hasn't learned how to reach them yet or get them into her mouth...we know that is coming next!

I love to watch her discover new things. It's so amazing to watch her eyes light up when she learns something new!

Hey Daddy

Sweet summertime...

I've had a lot of great summers in my life time. Summers spent mostly on the beach, summers spent on lake Norman, summers spent traveling, summers spent living it up with friends...but no summer has ever been as wonderful, as great, as gratifying, as challenging or as rewarding as this one.

This summer has flown by. Time was not used up at the pool, getting a tan or taking a road trip. Most of my days were spent at home...not leaving the house for days, sometimes weeks...and to some this might sound like a nightmare, but it has been some of the best days of my life.

Spending every minute of every day with Isla has taught me so much. An unstoppable love fills my heart. Having a child has brought me closer to God, gave me a new appreciation for my parents, and  strengthened my marriage.

I'm so thankful I have been given this time to spend with my daughter. To focus on family and our home and remember each day God gives us whether rain or shine is a true blessing. I am truly in awe of God's blessings and plans for my life.

Love my lil book worm!

Story time...

Once upon a time, there was a little baby who loved for her mommy to read to her...

Isla loves story time already! I try to read at least one book to her a day. She loves the books her Uncle Mike gave her that were his favorite childhood books, and she loves the bright colors in all the Dr. Seuss books, but most of all, I think she loves all the silly noises and voices I use.

I think it's funny that when you have kids, you no longer care what you sound like or if you are making a fool out of yourself. You'll say and do anything to get a smile out of them or make them happy.

I try to change it up and use different accents for each character. I'm sure my husband is going to get it on video one of these days and my silliness will go viral, but I don't care. Isla loves it. She sits on my lap so content and engaged. She studies each page relentlessly, taking all the colors and shapes in. I love to watch her eyes light up as a turn the page and change my voice.

This week, we read one of my favorite childhood books, "Corduroy." It made me remember all the times my mom would read to my brother and I.  I hope story time will always be a special memory for Isla.

Hey Daddy