Our October 31

We aren't hard core Halloween people. We let Jadyn dress up and give her the option to trick or treat (usually at a church) but we don't do the door to do thing. We always end up at Aunt Kathy's house where we get to hang out for awhile and let Jadyn entertain us.

Jaycie and Uncle Rod, Jemma and Papa





Jadyn wanted to be Princess Louie (sleeping beauty...long story about the name, but so cute I refuse to correct her). I waited too long and couldn't get her size. :( Then she wanted to be Snow White.... they didn't have her size in that one either. Thankfully, her third choice was a cowgirl. If you remember we went to Dixie Stampede a few months ago and Jadyn still talks about it. Anyway, we did a cowgirl for her.

Having twins makes you think... a lot... before you purchase things. I decided that costumes x 2 weren't worth it this year for the babies. Instead I got a Halloween (I think its jammies) set from Carter's after they went 70% off.

The babies also had pumpkin dresses that they wore last Sunday. Even though I didn't get a perfect picture of their dresses I did get a few cute pictures.

Jemma just sitting up and chillin by herself :)

Jemma and Jadyn 

Jaycie and Jadyn

So..... that's what we do! Not too exciting, but perfect for us and perfect for cutie pictures! :)

Aunt Kathy's birthday

Today is Aunt Kathy's birthday. Rod and Kathy are very very dear friends to us. They have been a part of our lives for what seems like forever, but we really got close when Jadyn was born. Rod and Kathy stepped in and have become another set of parents for Greg and me. We are close enough to Rod and Kathy that we needed a special title for them, so Jadyn has called them Aunt and Uncle since she could talk. They also have a very special relationship!

Anyway, today is Kathy's birthday and I wanted to take a picture of the girls to send to her with a happy birthday sign. I started off trying to get one on my phone but Jadyn was not cooperating, so I got out the big camera. She still wasn't cooperating. Enjoy:

Happy birthday Aunt Kathy! We love you a bushel and a peck!! 

Big Sister

My big girl is getting big. Not only has she grown another inch in the last 6 months, but she's also starting to really act like a kid and less of a toddler. She enjoys helping with the babies - hugs on them, wants to help feed them, and will even do some other things. She also is enjoying helping around the house. She likes to help clean up (just not her room) and help Mommy cook. Her favorite is helping with laundry. She says she can't wait until she can do it by herself! HaHa. I will have to hold that one over her!

I had an absolutely delightful weekend with her. We went Saturday morning and got pedicures at the mall. Then we did some shopping at Carters for the babies and then headed to Mardel. She got to pick lunch and she chose Pretzels from the mall! We ate in the car and I let her sit up in the front seat. She was so excited. She just talks and talks about all kinds of things. We laugh together and really have a good time.

When we got home on Saturday the babies were napping so we spent some time outside with Daddy. I can't tell you how happy my heart is when they play together. It is absolutely precious. I am so grateful for a husband who is EXCITED about having girls. He and Jadyn rough house all the time, but let me tell you he is the first person that Jadyn wants when she's scared about something. I pray often that all of my girls have a sweet relationship with their Daddy, just like I do!

Sunday afternoon Jadyn asked to go grocery shopping with me. I hesitated because it usually takes much longer when she goes and I end up with a bunch of junk we don't need, but I wanted to spend the time with her - so she came. I'm so glad I did. We talked about using the list and sticking to it. She got excited to help put things in the cart and super excited to help unload the cart at the check out line. I skipped the fruit snack aisle so we didn't have any fights! :)


I am thankful for this sweet little girl that the Lord has given me. I pray that Greg and I raise her up in a way that is pleasing to the Lord.

:)

Sometimes, My girls are so cute I can hardly stand it! 

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Jaycie Marie

Jaycie and Jadyn snuggling

Jaycie and Jemma in their tiger jammies

My girlies! 

Jemma Carmen

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Jaycie Marie
10/17/12

Jadyn's 4 year old pictures

We've been fortunate enough to have the same photographer (Amanda Eaton) since Jadyn turned 1. She's a gifted photographer and captures my beautiful girl so well! I don't have Jadyn's 1 year old pictures on this computer, but I do have her 2, 3, and 4.

Jadyn Millee - 2 years old 

 Jadyn Millee - 3 years old

Now, here are her 4 year old pictures. You can totally see her sassiness here. She is such a fun little girl to be around! 

She's an absolute joy! 

My baby is 4!?!?!? Part 3

The peeps.

I told you at the beginning that we had a small family party. Technically, we did have some people who are not "blood" relatives but are friends so close they might as well be family.

Like Uncle Ronnie for example. He is my parents best friend since forever ago. We always invite him because he's family!

Or like Aunt Kathy and Uncle Rod who are AMAZING people and play such a significant role in our lives.

Miss Gayle. Jadyn's teacher, my pool buddy, and sanity partner.

Miss Raylene and Mr. Scott. Kinda funny how life puts people in your life forever? I mentored Raylene when she was a wee little lass. Then she was my teacher's aid in high school. Then we had a few years of here and there contact and then a couple years ago we got connected again and BAM we see each other a couple times a month again. AWESOME. And even better.... our hubbies like each other too. :)

Of course my family was there too. Sweet Alex and Carter. Aunt Megan, Uncle Kyle, Nana, Papa.

Thanks everyone for coming to celebrate Jadyn's birthday. She loves each of you so very very much and we are grateful for the role you play in helping us shape her to be such a delightful young lady!

Carter playing with Jemma

Jemma and Aunt Megan

Jaycie and Uncle Rod

Jemma

Jemma sleeping on Miss Raylene. Jaycie slept on Aunt Kathy but I didn't end up with a picture for some reason.

My sweet nephew Alex. Love this boy. (love his brother too!)

My baby is 4?!?!?! Part 2

About 6 months ago Jadyn got an American Girls magazine in the mail. I didn't think too much about it and gave it to her to look through. Holy cats. That was probably not the best idea I've ever had. She fell in love with it. She wanted everything in it. She even SLEPT with the magazines. Honestly, it was pretty cute. Then she started talking about wanting an American Girl doll. I was never into AG so I thought it was kind of silly but it's all she could talk about. She kept asking and asking until finally her daddy told her to talk to Nana about it. Jadyn and Nana decided it would make a great birthday present. So she waited. In the meantime I was able to take her to the American Girl store at Oak Park Mall. That sealed the deal. She was in LOVE. :)

Then Jadyn discovered the Bity Babies at the American Girl store. She decided she needed one of those too, so she worked Aunt Kathy. :) This child can be very persuasive if need be. 

She had to wait 6 months but she did indeed get her American Girl, McKenna and her Bity Baby, who came without a name but we call Molly. 

Greg and I gave Jadyn a choice for her present - she could get a new princess dress from Disney store or something for her new dolls. Up until the night we took her shopping (her birthday) she wanted the dress, but after getting McKenna and Molly home she changed her mind and opted for something for the AG store. 

We are currently working desperately on Papa to take us to Chicago (or New York) so we can go to the big American Girl store and have tea and everything. (Then Disney World will be our major focus... one thing at a time you know)

Here she is at her party. She's holding Molly, the bity baby. McKenna's in the box behind her. The thing next to McKenna is the carrying case she got for McKenna. It's pretty cool too and can be worn as a backpack. The outfits she is holding are matching outfits for McKenna and Molly that Aunt Kathy got.

Jadyn downstairs doing some art with McKenna (who has wild hair) and Molly. No, these are not real people but I sometimes think I now have 2 extra children.

Jadyn picked out the bath tub from Mommy and Daddy for her present. It's rather impressive how much detail they put in to it. It kinda puts Barbie stuff to shame!

I told Jadyn that the next magazine she gets we need to mark things for Christmas presents and she said, "Well, I already know what I want. I need the bathroom sink next for my girls." Bummer. I was kinda hoping she would want the bed.... Maybe Santa can be a little more selective! :)