milestones

I woke up this morning before Chloe. The house was quiet and dark. There was a new dusting of snow. I grabbed a cup of coffee and sat on the couch by the front window. Ahhhhhh, I feel like I'm on vacation. Then I think OHHH, perfect time to update my blog!!!!!!!
Alot has happened since my last blog. Easton had a birthday and turned 5. I can't believe how fast he's growing. He had a great birthday with all the family.
Papaw came to visit saturday, Chloe actually pulled her self up to stand using the clothes basket. She loves to sit in the basket and pull clothes over her head. Tuesday when we went to Papaws house, he walked into the living room where she was playing. Her big round eyes lit up and she CLAPPED her hands, for the first tme!! I of course started clapping and said yea Chloe!!!! She looked alittle startled. BUT thats not it. Tuesday she was playing on the floor in the kitchen. I think she likes it in there because she can slide around. Anyway, I took her socks and pants off so she could get a little traction. In no time she learned how to push her self up into a sitting position. I clapped again with tears in my eyes saying yea Chloe. She looked startled again but smiled. Of course I ran and got the video camera. This was a huge milestone. She has also started banging things together and on the floor. It's amazing all the things they learn all of a sudden.
Wednesday we skipped church. I know, bad us. Chloe is teething. Everyone that knows her, knows she isn't a crier. She cried all day!!!!!! I did alot of praying. 1 because her mouth hurt so bad, I did everything I knew to do. 2- the crying was really wearing on my nerves. When we woke up Thursday she was pretty much back to herself. Idid thank the Lord for that.
Kristin thinks its cute because Chloe cries for her. Kristin walks by and Chloe cries. Not a hard tear jerker cry but a whiney cry. If I'm holding her and she notices Kristin, she'll cry. Sometimes Kris will even try to hand Chloe back to me and she burries her head into Kris and holds on real tight, kicking those little legs and grinning. Wait until she moves out and Chloe cries,I wanna go with you!!!!! That will be funny.
Well I am done for now. Pray for my husband, he's been gone for another week over seas. He was supose to be home today but you know how that goes.

snow day and baby Jake

New baby

Monday was an exciting day for us all. Jason(johnnys nephew)and his wife Andrea had their long awaited baby boy. He is the sweetest thing you have ever seen. Mom and dad are praising the Lord for this bundle of JOY!!!! His name is Jake Michael Brown. Weighing in at 8lbs. 2oz.
Johnny finally made it home after many days. He's been playing on the floor with Chloe. He likes to do suduko, Chloe likes to tear up his book while hes doing suduko!!!!
We finally got a little snow, maybe 2 inches. Thats alot for us. We put Chloe in her snow suit, took her outside and snapped a few pics. We found out she likes it outside and is infatuated with the dogs. I opened the back door to let her touch Lilly our lab. She got tons of kisses all over her face. She really didn't know what to think. The dog did stand still long enough for her to get a quick touch in.

Chloe is starting something new, she cries for me. She reaches for other people, they get to hold her for a few minutes, then bam out of nowhere she starts the whimper, then the cry!!! It"s pittyful!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone.

Trip to L-Ville

It's been awhile since I last logged in. We have been very busy. I'll start with last Tuesday. Kristin, Connie-(Johnnys sister),Chloe and I all packed up and headed for louisville to visit Kathy Jo.(johnnys other sister.) Connie had to take a test for work. Anyway, the jeep looked like we were really going on vacation for at least a month. We had to stop 3 times on the way there. To feed and change diapers. Kathy called on the cell to tell us there were tornado watches and to hurry and get there. After we got there we watched the news closely. Wouldn't you know, the tornado sirens go off. TO the basement we all run. What an experience. The wind was really bad. The next day we saw just how strong the wind was. Trees were uprooted everywhere. Other than that we had a great time. WE went shopping, and out to eat several times. And Connie passed her test. We came home on Thursday night.
Friday when we went to walmart, Chloe got to sit in the front of the shopping cart for the first time. She loved it. Her little head kept moving side to side to see everything. She smiled at everyone and of course tried to touch everything. She got her first pair of sneakers. DORA. She hates them! She keeps kicking them off. She has learned to go forward now. She can also steady herself when we sit her up. her new word--BA and MA. Shes a jabber jaw. She has tried lots of new foods, and loves them all. She is still trying to get her first tooth through.
This week we have stayed home. I'm kinda worn out from all the running we did last week. We have had aweful weather ice, snow, sleet and rain. Tomorrow its supose to be in the 40's. This weather is crazy. My husband has been on a trip for 12 days. I can't wait for him to get home.

girls day out

Kristin spent a whole week home with her mom! It's gonna snow!
We went out and ate friday nite with Connie, we had great food.
Yesterday we went to eastgate with Dee Dee and Lacee, we had a busy weekend.
Chloe got her 6 month pictures done. She was cute as ever. She wouldn't hardly smile
though, we all jumped around and clapped our hands like idiots trying to get a grin. She was
dressed in her Valentines dress.

can you believe it's February already?