Livvy's 1st B-day: Trip to the Aquarium

On Livvy's birthday, Joey & I took off work & as soon as he got home from school we took off to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies for some family time! There were tons of people there, way more than we expected. But it was wonderful! Livvy loved every minute of it!! Since there are so many pictures, I decided to just make a slideshow for you. So enjoy!!

Livvy's 1st Birthday

March 31st was Livvy's actual first birthday. I can't believe my baby is 1yr old now! It has flown by!! We are so blessed to have Livvy in our lives. She brings out the best in us & makes us want to be the best we can. She brightens our days making us smile & laugh. Your heart melts when she hugs, snuggles, giggles, or smiles. Her laugh is SO contagious! She is so smart (I'm not biased, mind you..haha!) & loves to learn new things. She has a major personality (with attitude!) already, but it is such a sweet personality. She loves books, animals (particularly kitties, frogs, tigers, & giraffes, & turtles), fish, playing tea party, trying to talk like a big-girl, giving kisses (especially the really wet ones. Those are the best!), music, & dancing! She truly is our little miracle. The Lord's most precious gift he could have ever given us. She teaches us everyday- how to love, how to smile, how to find joy in the tiniest & most simple things, how to just be us, etc. I feel so blessed to have been entrusted with her. Happy Birthday, Sweet baby! You're growing up, but you'll always be my Little Stinker!

When we got home we found my aunt & her family at finally arrived to stay with us a a while. So, they celebrated with us! L to R: Garrett, Uncle James, Carolyn, Snow White (Livvy's present from Grandma & Grandpa (or as she says Gama & Guppa), Livvy, Me, & John.
We sang "Happy Birthday!" & Carolyn helped us blow out the candles.
We at another cupcake....

Here's a video of our "Cupcake Monster"! Sorry, it was loud. I love the look on her face when I holler at her, "Who, me?"


And this is what she was doing at 9:56pm, exactly one year from when she was born. Love it!

My very own Calico creation!!

I know I've told ya'll about my crafty-to-the-max friend Cally. Well, look what she made for me.

It's my "Working Mommy bag that can go on dates".

And my extra surprise...diaper attachement!


Yeah, I'm pretty lucky & excited! If you haven't already, you should really check out Cally's other creations. Thanks again, Cally! I love it!!

Even more Livvy's 1st B-day Party pics

Sorry, Papa. I had to. It's too cute!
Livvy was not as enthusiastic as Papa was about the hat.
We got lots of help opening presents!

More Livvy's 1st B-day Party Pics

It started off nice....
Little bites.....
But it ended like this.
Gotta love all the cameras. There's at least two more that are not even seen in this picture.
Rob looks so happy! (Don't hate me, Rob. I love ya!)

Livvy's 1st B-day Party!

On March 21st we had a little party to celebrate Livvy's birthday a little early with some of our family & friends. We had a lot of fun & Livvy, of course, loved the attention! Here's some fun pics to enjoy!

Livvy with her Baloons. She was scared at first, but learned to absolutely love them now!
Mamaw playing with Livvy, Sarah, & David.
Yeah, it's not much, but we had fun & Livvy's liked it!
Livvy hanging out with Papa
The kids seemed to like it too! L to R: Janele, Jalene, Brielle, & Benson

Valentine's Day '09

We had a very nice Valentine's Day this year. At midnight, after Livvy & everyone was asleep, Joey & I couldn't wait to exchange our gifts. We promised not to get eachother anything big since we were going out to dinner & to see the Features at World Grotto later that night. So we exchanged our cards & shared our chocolate (for Joey), & chocolate-covered strawberries (for me). We got Livvy a little stuffed cat holding a heart & Joey got her 1 dozen roses. They were yellow roses. Which just so happens to be my favorite. He said he thought she might grow up to like them too, & she already does! She loves to look at them & touch them softly. I'm so terrible, I never got a picture of them. We, all three, spent the day being lazy at home, making my parent's at least go out to lunch, running a few errands, & napping before our date night that night. We overslept a little & didn't have much time to go anywhere to eat & we both completely forgot to get reservations. So, we ended up eating a McAlister's Deli & then heading to the concert. It was awsome! Llama Train opened for the Features & they were both really good. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Here are some pictures. I apologize, I couldn't get a picture with Joey's eyes open. Apparently this was the day that no matter what we did he had to blink right when I took the picture. I finally got one, but now Livvy's not looking. Oh well!

Livvy & her "Da-di"

Joey & I on the town!