Whitney Anne {2 1/2 years}

Miss Thang is 2 1/2 years old and boy does she act it. That little girls is just the light of my life. I could go on and on about Whitney stories. Every day is truly a new adventure with her.

The other day I caught her riding Hailey like a horse. I rarely leave those two alone because I've seen what Whit can do to her. I was literally 10 feet away doing the dishes and I took my eyes off them for seconds. I look over the bar and Hailey is on her belly and Whit is in top of her!!!

And a week before that I caught Whitney swinging the swing (Hailey in it) back and forth so hard it was smashing from one side to the other. Poor Hailey was holding on for her life.

Brandon and I always say, we know why the youngest is the toughest ;)! I really don't think she intentionally tries to hurt Hailey, she just wants to play with her. Although, I did catch her pulling her hair one time haha.

She's starting to talk like a normal human being. Some things she says are clear as day! It's making it so much easier to communicate with her. She amazes us every day with all the things she is starting to say and how clear it's becoming. Our favorite is when she copies what we say, voice inflections and all.

Whitney Anne, it's been the best, most challenging 2 1/2 years of my life and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Pumpkin Patch Princess...I wish that dress came in my size ;)

Hailey Sue {6 months}

How is this little girl already six months?! Where did the time go?! Whitney's first six months seemed like it lasted years...YEARS! Hailey is just the light of our lives. Her sweet smile can turn anyone's mood around.

I sit, rocking Hailey to sleep and look down at her and I am amazed at how she has doubled in size. It seriously seems like it was just yesterday I was looking down at her newborn sweetness. I wish there was a way to make it slow down.

This sweet soul is full of laughter, happiness and love. Just about anything can make her laugh, sometimes I will just look at her with surprised eyes and she'll give me a belly laugh. She's generally very happy but she's the happiest when she's with her mama.  However, her big sister holds the key to her heart. Every morning the second those two lay eyes on each other the biggest most sweetness grins are shared. She loves Whitney so much, even though her big sister role is a little questionable at times.

Thank goodness this little one humors me when I dress her up in big bows to take pictures :)! Her big sis never let me do that.

Hailey...
She loves the Ergo
She hates the stroller
She loves food
She'll only fall asleep nursing (or in the car)
She is still sleeping in our room
She wakes up multiple times a night
She has two teeth
She's rolling EVERYWHERE
She's working hard on crawling
She's almost sitting all by herself

This is the first month that I've really noticed a difference in her size. She's way too big for that box but she likes to play with the garland so she's pretty good at letting me take pictures. It'll be interesting to see what next month is like.

Sisters {whit & hails}

One of my biggest hopes for these two girls is that they will be best friends. Everyday I watch these two interact and it amazes me the love they have for each other already. Sisters!! I never would have thought I would have two girls. Both Brandon and I come from a long line of boys so we both just expected to have boys. I'm so unbelievably happy to have two little girls.

When we found out Hailey was a girl I definitely had some reservations. I worried about what was to come with having two girls...sisters. I worried about the fighting over clothes, the emotions and drama later on in life. But the truth is, a sister is the best gift in the world. They have each other for a lifetime. They may fight and argue over silly things but they will always be there for each other no matter what. I look at the love they already share for each other and I can't help but smile. God is so great. It's the best gift He could ever give a little girl.

As big sister, Whitney is more of the Mama of the two of them (for now) . Whitney takes such good care of her sissy (& her little seahorse baby). She looks out for Hailey, and watches over her. She keeps an ear out for her cries. It's so special to me to see Whitney so invested in Hailey. It's the beginning of a great relationship. They may not always get along but I know if anyone ever gets in Hailey's way, Whit will be right there by her side, like a sister should be.

Hailey on the other hand, looks at Whitney with admiration. She gets that look in her eye, like someday she wants to be just like Whitney. As a little sister, I know the look. She watches Whitney in all that she does. She watches her at the park and smiles when she swings or slides down the slide. If Whitney makes any sort of peep while Hailey is eating or trying to go to sleep, she instantly sits up and has to see what Whit is up to. She'll usually give a big smile and lay back down (until the next noise). Soon enough they will be playing together, sharing all their toys and clothes, and will most like be confidants, keeping secrets from their Mommy and Daddy.

These two have a special bond, and I pray it stays that way, through good and bad.

I wish I could get better pictures of these two together, Miss Whit doesn't ever cooperate.