Who Dat

Daphney and I partied for the Super Bowl with sweet Lillie and her parents. Here she is pre-game in her Saints gear!

Rainy Day

Well, it's a rainy day here in Jackson so no better time to post some new pics! Daphney gets more personality with each passing day! I am relishing every moment of this sweet little girls life!

Daphney continues to LOVE reading, a passion that definitely doesn't come from her mother. But I am so happy she loves it! Also, she has figured out how to throw fits. When I put her down for naps and at bedtime she lets it rip. From downstairs I can hear screams and an occasional kick on the wall! Hopefully this drama will pass. Here are some pics of her playing 'ballerina' and a few in her Valentines Day outfit, specially for daddy! Thanks Kendy for the inspiration! Until next time!!

Charleston

Donald and I were able to get away for 5 days to Charleston, SC.... without Daphney! We stayed at the Charleston Place, club level.... so luxurious! We mostly just relaxed and enjoyed some of Charleston's finest cuisine. The rest was much needed. Other than sleeping and eating we did do some shopping on King and site seeing. I loved being able to have Donald all to myself.... until next time!

New Years and Lemsky Christmas!

Christmas round two happened yesterday for my side of the family. My mom, grandmother, Jonathan, and Ashley came to Jackson. Jonathan brought fire works, but the fun didn't last long. Daphney, who I thought I had primed to be fearless and tough, was so terrified. Fun while it lasted though. We had a yummy dinner and then opened presents. Love spending time with sweet family!

Christmas morning and a surprise visit to Jasper!

Daphney and I kicked off Christmas morning with just the two of us. Poor Donald was post call and arrived home late Christmas morning. As soon as I finished preparing Christmas lunch, (yes a whole turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, apple pie ect. just for two!) we opened presents. It was so special to have time with just the three of us. I look forward to many more years of making and enjoying holiday traditions that are just are own.

After all the fun I packed everyone up and set out for Jasper. All of Donald's siblings and their children were at his parents house, which never happens. It was dinner time and everyone was in the kitchen when we walked in the door. Such a surprise. Christmas was truly a special time for our family this year!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

We woke up this morning to snow on the ground and most importantly this is Daphney's first time seeing it! Too cute. She was so excited to see all the white and feel the cold stuff on the ground!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was spent at the Baker's in sweet home Alabama. There was a fun houseful. Can't beat time spent with family!

Tis the season

Yes, that's right... the Baker house is officially ready for the holiday season! The tree is up, stockings are hung, and we have a 5 foot tall Santa sitting under the tree! If it were socially acceptable I might leave this stuff up year round... just makes me happy. Daphney loves all the new Christmas decor. Especially her life size Santa that grandmother b sent!

Our count down calendar to Christmas day!

Vacation back home, Baker Farm, and Halloween

New Kicks

Daphney and I went shopping today for her first pair of shoes! We came home with 3 pairs. She looks like such a big girl.

Birthday Bunny

Grandmother and Grandaddy Baker sent Daphney this fun bunny chair for her birthday. It is a perfect spot for her to 'read' her books! Too cute!

More Fall Fun

Just some pre-birthday party fun with Pop and grandmother

Birthday Part II

Happy Birthday Baby

One year ago yesterday our sweet Daphney made her grand entrance! What a blessing she has been. Today we celebrated with family and friends in Jasper. She had a wonderful first birthday party, happy all day long. Will post more pics when I get home to my computer, her are a few for now!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday to Donald! No fun pics of this year's birthday... I had to work late, so no party. He did have a cake and some deflated balloons waiting on him after work. Here are some pics from last year. Jackson even got dressed up to welcome him home!!

Birthdays and Friends

This weekend Daphney got to visit with lots of friends... The fun began Saturday with Ella's birthday party. Daphney and Lillie dominated this event helping themselves to all of Ella's new toys. We love playing with Lillie... she's fun and almost as wild as Daphney:)

This afternoon we enjoyed some Sunday football with the Watsons. They brought sweet baby Greer and their dog Webster. There was much excitement at the Baker house. Jackson acted like a 'boy dog' for 2 1/2 hours nonstop. Our apologies to the Watson family and Webster:)

The Birthday Girl

Poolside

Fish Face

Grandmother, Pop, and Parties

Daphney had a fun weekend filled with birthday parties and grandparents. First, my mom and dad came to visit and as always, so great to see them. Daphney and Jackson got showered with attention all weekend. Jackson of course was depressed to see them go.

Daphney also got to attend her first birthday party Saturday! Her friend Lillie turned one and Daphney dropped by to help her celebrate! Daphney loves crowds of people so parties are her kind of fun!

Daphney's beach ball... Jackson's latest victim

Check out these extremely long legs...

Teething on pine cones

Lillie, the 'Birthday Girl' !!

Swing time

Today Daphney and I did not do a single productive thing. It was great. I did a yoga video and walked in the morning, the rest of the day was spent piddling. We went to Wal-Mart, Target, and Babies-R-Us to cashed in on all the summer clearance toys. I bought 6 inflatable pools all for $5 and $10. I know, sounds excessive, but those things have a pretty short lifespan. We also got some beach balls, bubble blowing 'things', and lastly.... A SWING!

After buying $70 worth of metal chain for my $13 swing, I spent the afternoon trying to hoist the 19ft long chains over a tree branch only to acquire several cuts on my legs and about 100 mosquito bites. When Donald got home he was able to complete my 'swing hanging'. Daphney got in a quick evening swing ride before the mosquitoes chanced us (i.e. ME) inside. She had an absolute blast, showing off her trade mark ear to ear grin!