Georgia Kate's Baby Doll Party!

I wanted to give Georgia Kate a party that represented what she loves right now, so we decided on a baby doll party!  I had so much fun planning this for her and some of her best gal pals!

Party favors were little baby bottles filled with pacifier candy.  

The set up...

We served Georgia Kate's favorite snacks - cheese and crackers, (pink) popcorn, fruit, juice, and of course, cupcakes!

The girls decorated diaper bags for their babies!

Some of the cupcakes had pacifiers on top! :) 

Thanks to a sweet friend lending us some of her baby stuff, our living room looked like Babies R Us! ;) 

Rhett napped through the party, but other than him, it was girls only!   

My baby doll...

The girls played with all the baby stuff, decorated bags, ate snacks, and played some more!

Such a sweet group of friends and their baby dolls!

Aubrey, Kennedy, Emery, Jillian, Avery, Clara, Audrey, Georgia Kate, Clara, and Penny

I loved watching them all play and just be sweet little girls together!

Turning three!

Georgia woke up on her birthday morning to balloons, presents, and a pink donut!  She was so excited it was her birthday!  She came into our bed at some point during the night, so she woke up right next to me.  As soon as she woke up I said, "It's your birthday!  Happy birthday!" and she asked very matter of factly, "Okay, so I'm three now?" Haha!

I love this picture of her laughing while Daddy was reading one of her new books!  I also love her bedhead.  

Chris took the day off and we took Reid and Georgia Kate to see Finding Dory while Grandma and Grandpa watched Rhett.  Both of them really liked it and we made it all the way to the end!  Georgia wanted to bring one of her babies in her new baby carrier.  

Later that afternoon we went to Mumsie and Popsie's house with the whole family (Mumsie, Popsie, Grandma, Grandpa, Alli, John, Perry, and Thomas) for more presents, swimming, mexican food, and cookie cake!  As soon as Georgia saw Popsie she smiled and said, "Hiiiiiiiii!  I'm threeeeee!" :)

Precious Perry!

Chris got her trick candles and she loved it!  

This mermaid-loving girl loves her new sleeping bag!  

We had a great day celebrating our sweet birthday girl!  

Georgia Kate is THREE!

Our baby girl is THREE years old!  Georgia Kate has always seemed older than she actually is.  She's tall for her age and talks well beyond her years, so I sort of feel like she's been three for a while.

I love that our little girl looks exactly like her daddy and has a personality all her own!  She continues to surprise me and I love learning about her and discovering the things that make her who she is.  

Georgia Kate is a risk taker and adventurous in most situations.  She's usually not afraid to try something new (including new foods), but often looks to see how Reid is reacting.  If he's hesitant, then she will sometimes change her mind.  She also sticks out her tongue when she's nervous.

As of a few weeks ago, Georgia is officially paci-free.  It was not easy, but she did it and I'm so proud of her!  Getting rid of the paci has also meant that she doesn't want to fall asleep alone anymore.  Reid went through the same phase at this age.  Chris has been laying in her bed until she falls asleep.  She has also started coming downstairs at some point in the middle of the night and ends up in our bed.  I actually love this.  

Georgia is so affectionate.  She loves hugs and kisses.  She will randomly come up to me, give me a hug, and say, "Awww, I love you!"  It's the sweetest. 

Georgia Kate is a great little sister and a great big sister!  She's in a unique spot in our family and gets to be both!  She and Reid play really well together and when they don't, she can hold her own and stand up for herself.  She adores Rhett and is so gentle with him.  She loves giving him kisses and telling him how cute he is!

When she gets mad, she gets MAD. ;)

She's kind of a bull in a china cabinet.  Ha!  

Georgia Kate is SO funny and witty!  She loves to joke around.

Like I mentioned, her talking amazes me.  I'm glad she still has her lisp so she doesn't completely sound like a 10 year old.  ;)

Georgia isn't a fan of clothes.  She prefers to just be in her underwear at all times!  Ha!

Georgia loves baby dolls, mermaids, Paw Patrol & Doc McStuffins, dancing, riding her bike, singing, sweets, hair bows, painting and books.

I attempted a little birthday "interview" with the birthday girl.  Many of these answers were prompted because she was not in the mood to cooperate. ;)

1. What makes you happy?  My (Doc McStuffins) legos and my mermaid thing (sleeping bag). *both birthday presents
2. What makes you sad? When I don't get my way.  
3. What's your favorite animal? Sea Lions
4. What's your favorite food to eat? popcorn
5. What do you like to do outside? slide
6. What do you like to do inside? play with my presents, play beach
7. What is your favorite toy? my stick horse (???)
8. What's your favorite book? Silly Bug (This is actually Reid's and he told her to say it.)
9. What's your favorite show? Paw Patrol
10. What's your favorite song? Paw Patrol
11. What's your favorite game? Uno Moo
12. What's your favorite color? pink
13. Where is your favorite place to go? Denny's (???)
14. What do you like to do at Mumsie and Popsie's house? play with my legos
15. What do you like to do at Grandma and Grandpa's house? play with the balls
16. Who are your best friends? Emery and Jillian
17. What are you really good at? giving hugs
18. What do you like to do with Mommy? put cushions on her (???)
19. What do you like to do with Daddy? jump on him
20. What's your favorite thing to play with Reid? puppy surprise
21. What's your favorite thing to play with Rhett? I like to give Rhett baby toys.  
22. What do you want to be when you grow up?  snow cone maker (haha!)

I just love this little girl of ours SO much!!! Happy third birthday, Georgia Kate!!! :) 

update: 3 year 2 month stats
Weight - 42.4 pounds (99%)
Height - 40 3/4 inches (99%)

We've been married for TEN years!

Well, our TEN year anniversary has come and gone!  When we first got married, we ambitiously declared that we would go on a big trip for our ten year anniversary.  Then we looked up and we had three kids, one of which is 8 months old, and that big trip has been put on hold.  On our actual anniversary, July 15th, we were in Surfside for the 20th annual Preston family beach trip!  We were able to celebrate on the Sunday before by going to dinner at Taste of Texas and then seeing Wicked.  Thank you to Mumsie and Popsie for babysitting so that we could enjoy celebrating!  I am so thankful that the boy who took me on my only first date is my husband.  These 10 years have been full of immeasurable blessings!  

Rhett is 8 months old!

What? I'm already 8 months old?!

This little brown eyed baby boy has stolen our hearts!  He has cheered up this month and just seems happier.  He is passing out many more smiles! :) And what an ADORABLE smile he has!

Rhett changed in many ways from 7-8 months.  Ready or not, he is now officially mobile!  He gets up on all fours and rocks, but when he moves he is dragging himself with his arms.  He focuses on what he wants and can get there quickly!  Reid and Georgia Kate aren't quite sure what to think about it!  They have both been very sweet and patient with him when he gets their toys, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time before that patience runs out. ;)  His separation issues are improving, but we still have a ways to go in that area.  Rhett really likes books (looking at them and eating them).  He likes "You are my Cupcake", "Big Red Barn", and "Brown Bear Brown Bear".  He also enjoys being in the pool and he absolutely LOVES his brother and sister.  He spends most of his time in the car laughing at them.

Rhett is transitioning to table food since he wasn't really a fan of purees.  The "cheerio phase" makes things so much easier, so I'm happy that we are there!  He usually eats some kind of finger food at dinner (usually a combo of cheerios, frozen peas, tiny banana pieces, blueberry halves, soft peaches/apples, or watermelon) and then a yogurt and prunes mixture and cheerios for breakfast.  He likes to hold his own bottle at bedtime.  Such a big boy!  We are also transitioning to 2 naps a day.  I try to make sure we are home so that he can get in those two good naps, but it doesn't always happen, so sometimes he still needs a quick late afternoon nap too.    He is still nowhere near sleeping through the night, but that's okay.  I know when that day comes I will miss those middle of the night snuggles.  In the meantime, I'll just be very tired. :) Our big boy is wearing size 3 diapers and 12 month clothes.  

Rhett, you make us so happy!  We love you SO much!

Happy 4th of July!

Perry Frances

Our beautiful NIECE, Perry Frances Lodde, was born on June 30th!!! We are all tickled pink! :) 

We were in the car a few days before Perry was born and Georgia Kate said out of the blue, "I think Alli's baby is going to be a girl." Then she waited about 30 seconds and added, "I thought really hard about that!"

I am so proud of Alli!  Chris, Rhett, and I were at the hospital when Perry was born.  It was so exciting to be on the other side of things this time!  

Alli looked amazing! 

Love this family of three!

Proud aunt and uncle!

Popsie and Mumsie with their fourth grandchild!

Precious Perry

We brought the kids up on Friday to meet their cousin!  

Mumsie and Popsie have 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters!

This cousin picture looked a little different in my head, but I still love it! ;)

Peach and Pear :)))

On the same note… I could not pass up these little jammies.  Pears and Peaches?!?!  It was meant to be!  

Our beloved Dr. Levin delivered all three of my babies and my niece!  We got to visit with her for a few minutes in the waiting room after Perry was born.  It was such a treat!  Rhett makes her look tinier than she already is!  I'm so thankful for this precious lady!  

More Perry pictures to come! :)