Hi!

I am a baaaad, bad blogger! I have been so busy that by the time I think about writing a post, I am too tired to follow through!

B is 8 months old already. She is getting to be so much fun! She is saying mama, dada, bye, hi and mumbling and screeching a ton. She will copy my sounds and it's so cute. She's also loving to give kisses and they are the sweetest kisses ever! She is crawling like a champ and cruising along the coffee table, headboard, etc. She will hold on to her playpen and let go and stand for a few seconds. I had to buy her a superyard to put in the living room because she is in to EVERYTHING. She loves for me to call my mom or her dad and put them on speakerphone.

We went to a birthday party at the end of January in College Station. It was my friend Shannon's little boy's first birthday. I think Bella was amazed that there were actually other kids besides her in the world. It makes me sad that I don't have any friends that live near me with kids her age. We also met up with my friends Brian and Emily and their two kiddos for lunch while we were in CS. I miss living there sooooo much!!

Last week my stepdad, Larry, was in an accident. My mom was watching B and I was luckily working close to home so I was able to rush her to the accident and then to the hospital. So, I've lost my babysitter for a little while. Tori watched Bella for me on Monday and Brianne is keeping her this week. I am hoping that my mom will be able to keep her next week. B is so crazy about her.

Work is crazy busy. I am working in Liberty at least. This project should last a few months and I hope when it's done that I will still be able to work near home.

I will post pics soon...promise.

8 Months!

How did this creep up on us? I hate how fast the time is going! Although B is getting to be more and more fun, she is definitely growing up way too fast for me. I saw her next to a newborn the other day and it seemed like just yesterday she was a tiny infant. :(

She is doing so many things. Crawling like a champ. Standing up and cruising along the coffee table, headboard, whatever. She says mama, dada, bye bye. She blows bubbles and smacks her lips when she eats. She laughs all the time and thinks I am the funniest person ever! She is eating like a champ. She loves eating whatever I am eating also. She loves ice just like her mommy. She also gets sick way too often lately. She is just getting over an ear infection. She had just gotten over another cold the week before that! ugh!! Hopefully we are on an uphill swing now and all this sickness is behind us. Come on summer!!

We are headed to College Station on Saturday to go to my friend Shannon's little boy's birthday party. He is 1. He is also the cutest thing ever and B's future husband. Hopefully going to be able to meet up with my friends Brian and Emily before the party.

Peace out!

Work!

My broker called to see if I could do a job out of town for him. I had previously told him I wouldn't travel, but since work is hard to come by these days, and the job wasn't TOO far, I took it. Luckily he doesn't mind if I only work a few days out of town and the rest at home...and even luckier is that my mom doesn't mind going with me so I am able to bring Bella!

We headed out on Monday and drove to Madisonville and got checked into the hotel, then I went to work for a few hours.

One of the things I was looking forward to about the location of this job was that it is close to BCS! I made plans with some friends and we headed out that afternoon to go meet them for dinner. Bella hasn't got to meet Shannon, Nicholas or Head yet so she was super excited...not as excited as I was though!

I miss my girls so much. I really wish we could move back to that area, but with Calvin's job...there is just no way. Anyway, we made plans to definitely start getting together more often and stop letting life get in the way.

I am headed back to Madisonville next week. Not sure if my mom and B will tag along or if I will go by myself.

Happy New Year (a little late!)

New Years day we loaded up and headed to Galveston for the day.

We took the "scenic" route on the way there and rode the ferry. I haven't been that way in forever. Did you know they search your car now before you get in the ferry? Anyway...here is a pic of us on the way over. We stayed in the car because it was coooold!

(forgot to mention that B decided to knock her lip into the coffee table on New Years Eve, so it looks yuk!)

After we got into Galveston we rode down the seawall, had some lunch at Landry's and then went to a giftshop for B some souvinir's. We did go down on the beach for some pics before we headed home.

Just wanted to make a quick note so I don't forget the date..

Tonight Bella started waving and saying "bye-bye". My baby is growing up too fast.

She also says "mama" and is crawling all over the place.

Love her!

Christmas In Pictures! (finally)

These are pics from the Burnett Christmas Party. It is held the Saturday before Christmas every year and Santa always visits.






These pics are from Christmas with my mom and Christmas morning.




ha ha, my sister will DIE when she sees this pic! Her and her son wrestling, lol!

I am tired!

First off, no pics because I left my camera at my mom's.

We had a really good (but long!) Christmas! It started on the 23rd with Christmas with my family. My mom cooked a yummy dinner and we all had fun hanging out and opening gifts. Bella and I got the best gift ever...Calvin quit smoking! He also bought me a Kitchen Aid mixer, so yay for me! lol Bella got a new carseat and some clothes and toys from my mom. Christmas Eve we hung out at my mom's again...played board games, drank hot buttered rums and ate too much again. Christmas Day we had dinner at my Aunt Janna's. Bella got a new wagon and some toys from Santa. She LOVES her wagon! The next day I got some girl time with my friend Donna. We headed out to the Woodlands to do some shopping and just hang out. The next day we went to my Aunt Melly's for lunch and FINALLY came home! We were all beat!

All of us have a cold and I am ready for us to be well again, especially Bella. She doesn't feel bad but has a runny nose and a cough. Dr. Roesler gave her some decongestant with a cough medicine in it.

I am hoping to spend this week at home and get my house somewhat organized...it is a total wreck! ugh! Not for sure what New Years plans we will have yet. Most likely going to my brother's annual party, but I really wouldn't mind just staying home.

Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas! I will be back soon with pics!