So proud of my hubby!

I am always proud of my hubby. He works hard to provide for our family and is always there to take care of me and Lily. He gets up early, works all day, goes to bed late, he even gets up with Lily in the middle of the night....he rarely ever complains. He is such a wonderful daddy and hubby. I really don't know what I would do without him. He is the best!!

Anyway, John has a new accomplishment. John is a turkey farmer for Farbest. He gets the turkeys just hatched and raises them until they are 5 weeks old or more. He puts in 50+ hrs a week. Their work is physical. He works in the extreme heat and cold, he works weekends and holidays, and works long sometimes weird hours. He very rarely complains. He needs to be a saint or something!! So, back to his accomplishment. John has taken the role of manager for not just one hub but for two. (that's a big job). Then, he recently took a class (don't ask me about details because somethings I just don't understand) but he is now a Certified Livestock Producer. He got a certificate and a huge sign put on the building because of it.

So, because of this accomplishment......I made a big deal and took pictures!!

The turkey barns

John's sign

Lily with daddy's sign

So proud

Lily and daddy

Play dates are always fun!

Last week, Lily and I got together with my friend Amy and her son Loxton. We like to get the kids together and visit for awhile. Since they live in Illinois, we don't get to see them that much. Lily and Loxton always have fun together. Loxton calls Lily his girlfriend!! Too cute! I didn't get a whole lot of pictures. Amy got more of them. Anyway, always a good time spending time with old friends.

Later that evening, John and I took Lily to Strassenfest in Jasper. We let Lily ride some rides. She really enjoyed them. However, in the pictures, she looks mad. I promise she really enjoyed herself. She cried when we had to leave!!

Family fun!

Last weekend, John, Lily and I decided to head to Illinois to spend time with my family. This is the first time in a long time that John was able to go with me. However, Lily and I had a fun trip, but John did not. John woke up that Saturday morning sick. Which turned into a full blown stomach bug by the time we got to Illinois. Needless to say, John spent a lot of time in the bathroom and on the couch. I felt so bad for him. It really sucks to be sick when you are not at home.

Anyway, Lily really enjoyed being with her cousins. She has so much fun with Dillon. Now that Braden is starting to walk, things are going to get even more crazier!

Well, here are some pics of the weekend!

Tea For Two

Lily and I made the trip to Illinois last month for my nephews birthday party. Dillon was turning 5 and Braden was turning 1. It was a nice party. Lily really enjoyed spending time with her cousins and her Nana.

A few days before we were heading to Illinois, Lily got a cute invite to a tea party at Nana's house. It was absolutely the cutest thing!! So, we packed up her "attire" for the tea party. That Sunday after my nephews' party, my mom through a tea party for Dillon and Lily. They both had a good time......

Lily ready for the Tea Party

Waiting for Dillon to arrive

Dillon and Lily

Ready for their tea

Having a good time

Not a baby anymore :(

This is my beautiful BIG girl! This picture makes me realize that she is growing up faster than I would like. Definitely a little diva in the making. However, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you Miss Lillian....even though you are becoming a big girl!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Lillian Mae!!

Well, these pictures are out of order. However, I don't really have time to correct them. These are a few pictures of Lily's birthday party. She had a cupcake theme. Anway, hope you enjoy them!


Birthday girl!


Riding her Dora jeep

Lily taking Loxton for a ride

Lily's new ride....Dora Jeep

Lily's new playhouse

Blowing out her candle

Lily's outfit



Decorations

What's going on with Lily?

I can't believe my baby girl is 2. Seriously, where is the time going? I feel very blessed to be her mommy. She is such a sweet, happy, and healthy little girl. I can't even imagine my life without her. She loves people!!! This little girl is very sociable. She has not meet a stranger (this is a good and bad thing). Always telling people hi, waving at them, and blowing kisses. She has a huge smile that just brightens your day!!

Lillian's favorites:
Mickey Mouse anything!!
Dora anything!!!
She loves to sleep with moose, minnie mouse, pooh, piglet, and dog dog....yes, they have to all be with her when she is sleeping!
One minute she is very much a girly girl, then the next minute very much a tom boy.
She loves animals, being outdoors, slides, playing tea party, reading books, going bye bye and playing with her best friend Eva or "Eve" is what she calls her.
She loves to cuddle at night...with mommy and daddy

She is starting into the picky stage with food. However, she still likes raisins, apples, Gerber puffs/crunch, ice cream and peas.

Lily sleeping habits: well, she doesn't have any. Most nights we will try to get her into bed between 8-9, she will sleep until 8:00-8:30. However, when I am working, she gets up at 6am. She usually takes 1 nap for about an hour -2hrs. This schedule is what we stride for, some days we are lucky, other days not so much.

Last Dr. appt. Lily weighed in at 26.7lbs and 33 in. tall. Wears 18 months shorts/24 month pants-with adjustable waistband, and 24month/2T tops. She is in size 6-7 shoe. Still in size 4 diapers (hopefully not for long....potty training time)

Lily can count to 14. She knows animals and their sounds and shapes. We are working on colors and alphabet. She sings "Row Row Row your boat" "I'm a little teapot" "Rain is a good thing".


This is Lily in a nutshell. However, there is so much more about her :) She is changing daily!!