Recent Pics

Heidi's first photo shoot

I finally had professional pics of Heidi made last week. And a few of Zoe, she absolutely LOVES to have her picture made. She wasn't really "dressed" for pics but they really show her personality. You can view them for 8 days @ www.ambernicholephotography.com. Just go to slideshow, click on White and enter password jhwt. I hope you enjoy them!

A Day at the Park

Heidi has recently started growling. I don't know why or where she got it from, probably Zoe. Oh, and sorry about me in the background. I don't know why I started this while still on the phone, I guess the constant need to multi-task.

Heidi went to the doc yesterday for her 6 month check-up and was 17 lbs 8 oz and 26 1/2 inches long. Everything checked out great except she still has a problem spitting up. I decided the day before to keep a log and she spit-up 17 times which I think is a little excessive. The doc didn't seem to take me seriously when I told her that I had tried everything she had told me to try and it still didn't work. Long story short... she got smart and now I am getting a new doc. I was able to get her to set up an appointment with a GI doc and we go on the 25th. Please pray that everything goes well and little Heidi will get better.

Last week was absolutely gorgeous here so we got to spend a lot of time at the park. It was much needed since we were all going a little stir crazy in the house. I think Zoe will enjoy it more this year since she is big enough now to pretty much do anything. And of course, she is completely fearless. It can be a little bit scary for mommy. Heidi liked the swings ok, but seemed to enjoy watching Zoe and the other kids even more. Caleigh is apparently getting to big for the park, sniff! sniff! I was able to bribe her into going twice by offering to bring Sarah along... whatever it takes.

A couple of weeks ago Caleigh and Sarah were in Eastwood Idol. They sang "Should've Said No" by Taylor Swift. They didn't win but I think they did a great job anyway. Of course, my camera decided to lock up and I wasn't able to get any pics. I did order a DVD so if I can figure it out I will post it on here later.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Cardinals (w)in the Super Bowl

This one is for Cody. For those of you who don't know, Cody is a die hard Arizona Cardinals fan. Possibly the only one you have ever heard of period, but definately the only one here in Alabama. Before I met Cody I had never even heard of the Cardinals. Had no idea they existed. But after our first date I'm sure I knew a lot more about them than most people. This is actually one of the things that I really loved about Cody. They are probably the worst team ever (sorry, but it's true), but no matter what, Cody stood by them and loved them just the same. No matter how bad they played, how many mistakes they made, games they lost over and over and over again, he still loved them, cheered for them and defended them. He just kept telling everyone who mocked him that their day was coming... and he was right. So, I am so very happy for Cody (and the Cardinals) that they have made it to the Super Bowl. Something that most never thought would ever happen... ever!! Please cheer for them Feb. 1st if you're not a stinkin' Steelers fan!! And for Cody.... your undying loyalty finally paid off!!

To explain the picture: I was in the middle of changing Heidi when the game against the Eagles started to go downhill so I had to give her back to Cody (since they played their best when he was holding her). Poor little thing just passed out, from all the excitement I guess.

(We are a little superstitious when it comes to sports... I once made Cody stay in the bathroom for 1/2 a game of the world series because they only scored when he went to the bathroom. Strange I know but it seems to work.)

Happy New Year!

I know it's now the 3rd day of the new year but what can I say, I'm always late. Anywho, we had a pretty low key new year's eve. We were actually invited to two different places but decided just to stay in. I think that means we're old. Oh well. We seem to miss a lot of gatherings these days. Not that we don't want to go, it's just that sometimes we just cannot make it out of the house. So please do not stop inviting us, we will make it eventually.... hopefully.

I did get to see both Sean and Hunter quite a bit over the holidays. Hunter was actually in town today for a funeral but headed back to Birmingham before I got a chance to see him. Sean is here until Sunday so we are trying to spend as much time with him before he leaves since he doesn't come home from Atlanta that often. Zoe has really enjoyed having him here. He's like her new best friend. Even Heidi adores him and that is saying a lot. It usually takes her a while before she decides if she likes someone or not. Zoe, on the other hand, tried to leave with a strange couple at Target. She keeps me on my toes to say the least.

Catching up...again

I know it has been a while, but life has been pretty busy around the White house. Today I took Zoe and Heidi to the doc for their 2 year and 4 month check-up. Zoe is still way above average weighing in at 30 lbs and 35 inches tall. I have high hopes that she will be taller than me one day, which isn't saying a lot. Heidi is finally moving on the scale at 14 lbs 1 oz and 25 inches. She has grown a lot in just the past month. If you checked out the Halloween pics you can see how scrawny she was. She apparently had a milk allergy, poor baby, but is doing so much better since I stopped nursing and put her strictly on soy formula. She is so much happier too. I am still trying to prevent her from growing up. The other day she rolled over for the 1st time so I guess I will just have to hold her all the time so that it doesn't happen again. JK! It is sad to me though whenever she reaches a new milestone, but I am coping the best that I can. Zoe has quit naps cold turkey and seems to have even more energy (if that is even possible). Sassier too! She is very entertaining and fun but man am I tired. Oh yeah, she quit the potty cold turkey too... it's been a rough week. Caleigh is busy as usual. She is in show choir this year and has had several performances in the past month, including one tomorrow night and travelling performances all day Wednesday. She is our singer and Zoe our dancer (although we aren't sure which genre of dance and admittedly a little worried).

Dad arrived sometime today from Oklahoma for the week. I believe he worked all day yesterday then drove all night to get here then immediately went to the doc then home to bed. Needless to say we haven't seen him yet. We are going to have Christmas on Saturday and he will head back to Oklahoma on Sunday. If I'm not mistaken, he will have to stay until February and then he can come home for good. This year has gone by much faster than I expected. I don't know if the same goes for him, but I know he cannot wait to come home and stay home. Sean and Hunter are both coming home this week too so I plan on taking lots of pics and will post them soon. I will Try to post them soon. Anyway, here are a few recent pics of the kids.

Just One of the Girls

I must admit I was a little worried about Cody when we found out that Heidi was in fact a girl. I knew it was going to be tough living in a house with 4 girls and no allies what-so-ever but I think he is taking to it pretty well.... don't you? I believe he falls asleep with the boppy nearly every night but the baby doll is something new.... isn't that just precious!!ha!ha!