Easter Bunny Time

We made it, before the free Easter bunny left.   David loved the bunny.  He kept hugging him and petting him.  Victoria didn't mind sitting in his lap.  So here is the result.

David's "Surprise" First Haircut

So Ranita was home from Mobile for a few days.  I love when he is home, and I always hate the day that is goes back.  I tend to be in a bad mood for a few days, because they never have a set time to go back and I get ready for him to leave that day and they decide to go the next day.  Don't get me wrong..I am happy it is the next day, I just hate the not knowing when he is leaving.  Except this one day....I was at work and around lunch time I get this picture that says, "Do you like his haircut?"  I was looking at the picture thinking...this has to be a joke.  But it was not a joke.  Now for several weeks we had talked about cutting David's hair.  Dad and Stacey both threatened to do it, but I explained to them that I wanted Ranita to be home and we would take pictures because the first haircut is a big deal.  Now several times while Ranita was home we would plan to cut David's hair, and for some reason or another would put it off.  I wasn't too upset to put it off.  After all, he is growing up way too fast.  Let me remind you that we had several conversations about David's first haircut.  See, I have my cosmetologist license.  I used to cut hair.  I know what to do. My husband tried to cut my hair one time and let's just say it didn't go so well.  So, I am not sure what happened that made my husband think he should be the one to cut D's hair.  But my husband likes the haircut, (me not so much...it is way to short and uneven, but again too short to try to fix it).  I know, it is just hair and it will grow back.  I gave my husband a very hard time.  He thought he was doing something nice, but I explained that he is not to cut either babies hair ever again and that any "first" are important for me to be a part of.  He says he understood, so I decided he could sleep in the house instead of the dog house, but it was a close one.  I did tell him that I was going to make sure that everyone knew that I didn't cut it, because I don't want them to think I would do this to my little boy.  Did I mention that my husband continues to say that he loves it.  I think that is just him trying to pretend it looks good.  Well, I will share a picture and you can make your own decision.  Just know that it is not what I wanted for David.

March Madness

March has gone by so quick.  We have been very busy.  We went down to see Ranita in Mobile, met more family (my dad's brother's and their family), went to the zoo, celebrated St Patrick's day, and Randall's birthday.  We also had an appearance from 2 bottom teeth for David.  Victoria is working on her teeth...it won't be long.  Next on our schedule...David's first haircut. Here are a few pictures.

Taco Truck

All the cousins on the Reeves side of the family

Happy Birthday Uncle Randall

Who wants cake when you can jump in this thing

"He looks a lot like grandaddy"

"our new favorite place, Uncle Bobby's ponds"

7 Months old

7 Months old

7 Months Old

Daddy Time

So Ranita didn't get to come home for the weekend a couple of weeks ago, so we decided to pack up and go see him.  I explained to the babies that we were going to see daddy, and that they needed to be really good on the drive down.  So how were two 6 month old babies on a 4 1/2 hour drive you ask....... perfect.  I didn't hear a sound out of them.  Every once in a while I would hear their toys make a sound, but nothing from the babies.  We got to where Ranita is staying and when he came out the babies were so excited.  They started trying to jump out of their car seats.  We decided to reward them with lots of hugs and kisses from daddy and then some food.  My husband was supposed to have to work on Saturday, but found out about 30 minutes before I got there that due to Mardi Gras, they would not be able to work on Saturday.  So, we decided we would drive down to the beach.  I informed my husband that it was supposed to be bad weather on Saturday, so the beach wasn't the best place to be.  We decided to drive down that night anyway.  So we packed the babies back up in their car seats and headed to Gulf Shores.  I was shocked that they were willing to go for another ride.  We went to eat at the beach, and decided maybe we should find a place to stay.  We pulled up the weather and decided we needed a place with an indoor pool, microwave and fridge in the room so that we wouldn't have to leave the hotel on Saturday.  So we found a hotel in Foley.  It was great.  The staff was so nice.  We loaded up with snacks and microwave meals from Wal-mart and headed to the room.  The next morning, the rain was a little slower coming than they had thought, so we decided to head across the street to the Carter's outlet.  There was a huge sale, but we were only going for some sunglasses for their Easter Baskets.  We were in the perfect place for the Mardi Gras parade at our hotel, but the rain came and the parade was cancelled.  So back to the hotel we went.  We dressed the babies and off to the pool we headed.  The water was very relaxing for the babies and after the first swim, before I even got Victoria's towel wrapped around her, she was asleep.  So our pattern for the day was swim then sleep and repeat.  Here are some pictures from our trip.

Eating at Crab Trap

Hanging with Daddy

I want to go there daddy

Ready to swim

Time to nap

Ready to swim again

"My sister taste good!"

Swimming wears us out

The next weekend, Ranita didn't get to come home.  So we made some signs for daddy and some Thank You cards for some other people. 

On break....

Finished products

Card making wore me out

me, too.




Saturday night I found out that Ranita's boss was going to stop by my house Sunday afternoon to pick up a few things that Ranita wanted from home.  So, I got up early Sunday morning and made a Pineapple Cake and Povolones Mexican cookies.  David and Victoria were good sports to sit and watch me bake.  I had to work childcare at Church and I was so proud.  I did my baking, bathed and dressed D and V and myself and got us all to Church..not just on time...but early.  It was a miracle!

We try to send pictures or talk to Ranita on the phone daily.  They get so happy when they hear his voice.  One of the pictures Ranita got this week was a photo of the new outfit I found for David that I knew Ranita (and Granddaddy) would like.

Roll Tide

Listening to daddy on the phone