BIG 3-0

We are officially thirty! Holy Cow...Where did the time go? My birthday was on Oct 1st and Craig's on Oct 10th. Over the years I would always poke fun at Craig because I was 18 before him, 21 before him,but now it is not so much fun being 30 first- he is now the one poking fun at me (although he is not far behind me)!
A wonderful 30 years...I am truly blessed and wouldn't change a thing... happily married to the most amazing man, the most adorable little boy that brings so much joy to our lives, a baby boy/girl on the way, great health, happiness, amazing family, wonderful friends and the list goes on and on and on...
Being that I'm preggo we had pretty laid back bday celebrations. My birthday was on a Friday so after work we had Craig's Aunt Cheryl watch Charlie while we went out for dinner. The next day was fun at the LSU/TN game while Charlie went with Aunt Molly to the fair to see the animals and then stayed at Mame and Pops. We had so much fun although I was pooped on Sunday. The next weekend we celebrated Craig's birthday at our new house, our very first dinner in our new dining room with family over! I used our China and had baby pictures of Craig at everyone's place setting. My sweet mom made Craig's favorite meat and we rang in the afternoon with the Saints game!
Oh and we gave each other a very cool camera for our birthday so we can capture great pics of our chickadee's!
Thank you Lord for all of our Blessing's throughout our thirty years of life!

Here's to our twenties...Welcoming our thirties!!

Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you!

 Yay - I love Birthday's!

 Trying hard to blow but not working out so good!

Helping Mommy in the Kitchen!

Update- Charlie's Birthday-Visit from Family

We are trying to update some since I have been such a slacker lately with posting! Life has just been extremly busy- as I am sure most of you can relate. -We are still in the process of renovating/updating our new house so we always have a project going on!
-I am extremly busy at work (which is a blessing) and this little baby (we decided not to find out sex of baby #2) is moving and kicking like crazy (charlie was never this busy in there)!
-Craig is like a little kid in a candy store with it being football season...on top of staying busy driving all over town to all his home health patients.
-And sweet little Charlie is very busy- and cracking us up with telling EVERYONE he sees "HEY" and he just waves and waves and blows kiss after kiss to just about anyone- and if someone isnt paying atttention to him, he just keeps saying "hey" more and more! Such a heart!!
I am going to update with a few pics from Charlie's bday party and also visit with his sweet cousins Ty and Cruz! We miss you boys so so much!! I will update more of August and Sept pics and then hopefully get back on track!
Charlie's first birthday...

Invitation to charlie's outdoor pool party

Loving the attention and cupcake!

Mommy, Daddy and Charlie

His very own drum set from Aunt Molly

 Had to do a matching sock monkey cake!

 Charlie with his CZ and BZ

Matching decor for our fun themed party

Day after his party- enjoying ALL his toys and making his silly face!

 Enjoying my cousins coming to Louisiana to hang out. We had so much fun.

-Cousin Ty, Charlie, Cousin Cruz and 2nd Cousin Blake-

 Super...man!

Darling Cruz- my lil rolly polly!

Charlie's 1st Birthday!

I can not believe my baby boy is 1! It is just amazing how fast this year went by!
Charlie's birthday was Friday August 13th and since his party will be this weekend we took him to dinner with my parents and he dug into his first cake! It was so funny! He dug his hands in and then stared at his fingers filled with cake fr about 2 minutes straight. We almost wet ourselves laughing!
Craig surprised me with the sweetest thing ever for Charlie's 1st- he made a 15 min video with music and pics of Charlie's 1st year of life- it included my stages of pregnancy, charlie's first moments in the world, etc...even video clippings of his first crawl and walk- it was so touching!
Anyway, mean mommy took charlie to the doc on his birthday (he was way over due)- He weighs 24 lbs and is 31" in height. He wears a size 6 shoe-which he will be out of soon for 7's! His foot is so big! It is funny bc that is the first thing the doctor said when they delivered was look at those huge feet and look at those lashes! I have to say my baby boy has girl lashes and they are so pretty!
He is totally walking, 4 top teeth and 2 bottom now, and surprising us each day with more words and lots of laughter! He is such a happy boy!
I will post his party pics after this weekend but for now here is a pic of my sweet 1 year old pushing his new John Deere and staring at his hand after his first experience with cake!
Happy Birthday baby Boy!

Update

Hello! Hello!  I havent posted in a while now- LOTS going on !!!

• Our most exciting news is that Charlie is going to be a Big Brother! We found out in May- On our anniversary! God def had this one planned for us! The babies will be 17-18 months apart. We are due Jan.25th and are looking forward to adding to the Kingrea Crew!
• We bought a new house (not knowing that we were expecting #2 on the way) and have been very busy updating it, we sold our house in 2 months (thank you Lord) and just moved in the new house 1-1/2weeks ago with lots still left to do. It has been hectic and we are living around boxes but slowly it is coming together. It has just been hard on me b/c when I get home from work I am so exhaused that I am not too helpful with organizing and unpacking!- 1st trimester kills ya! However, our amazing family has been helping us tons!
• Craig changed PT jobs and is now doing Home Health Physical Therapy and seems to really be enjoying it! He can make his own schedule so it is really nice!
• Also- Last night Charlie took like 8 steps- He will be walking any day now!! His first birthday is coming up on Aug.13th- need to plan his party!
• Other new things in the world of Charlie- He is blowing kisses, saying "no, no", he points to eyes and nose and light when you ask him, loves watermelon and blueberries, has 2 top teeth and 2 bottom and lots more coming in, says "uh oh", & claps all the time/does pat a cake...

Anyway - I will post more later but that's our little update on our busy life right now!
Here are a few pics I will leave you with! Have a wonderful day!

10-1/2 months & getting into everything----

Beach Trip

We had a fabulous time in Destin! We went with the Kingrea family (over Father's day weekend) and it was so much fun and very relaxing. Charlie had a blast! He absolutely loved the sand, ocean waves and taking naps on the beach under the tent. The weather was perfect- and no signs of oil at all while we were there! Thank you Margy and Grandaddy (Derby) and BonBon for a wonderful vacation!

On another note I have to say we are so very blessed to have such wonderful "Dad's in our lives!

Craig- Happy First Father's day! What an incredible Dada you are! Watching you father Charlie makes me fall more and more in love with you! Your face lights up every day when you are with Charlie which lights up my face all the time! You are such a great help with everything and I love you for loving us so very much!

Dad (Pops)-  I love you more then you will ever ever know and I thank God for you daily. Thank you for your unconditional love for our family, your patience (raising 3 great girls =), your love for the Lord, your huge heart, and your love for your 3 grandsons!

Grandaddy (Derby)- How blessed I am to have been married into such a wonderful family and been giving the gift of an amazing father in law! Thank you for loving us unconditionally, always making me smile,  and although you live hours away you still make a point to call us all the time to ask every detail about your grandson!

BZ- I am so thankful to have you as my father in law and couldn't have asked for a better step father for my husband then you. Thank you for your love and support of our family and for being a great BZ to Charlie! XO.

And of course can't end this post without pics from the Beach! Sorry so many- they are just all so cute!!

My First Haircut

I got my much needed 1st haircut today. It was sad for Mommy but I look so handsome! We went to Jessica's house (Mommy's friend and Stylist) and she did a great job! And even saved my curls! I was so good the entire time (well Daddy was feeding me animal crakers too).

Now when we go out on the town maybe people will stop telling mommy and daddy how pretty their little girl is! Thanks Jess!

Now we are off to the beach this week for Father's Day weekend and I can't wait!

Lovin my New Shades

Getting all geared up for my first beach trip!