Looking back 2 years ago today - Riley's Birthday!!!

Wow! The time has flown by, it seems like it was just yesterday when Joel and I walked into the hospital ready to have our little Riley. Little did we know what was to come... after 9 hours of "natural" labor-yes I said NATURAL- and a little over an hour of pushing , Riley Ilise Edwards made her debut at 8lbs. 9ozs!!! My plan was to go in, be induced(SP??) have a wonderful epidural, push Riley out and we would have our bundle of joy, with no pain! But the Lord had other plans, and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way. I actually plan on having our next one naturally... but I will be prepared- meditation, Lamaze ect. The Birth day of my little Riley I will never forget, It is amazing!!! As we prepare for Riley's birthday party I took time out to look at photo's and watch home movies, what a blast we've had so far. I can't wait to see what's in store.... Here are some of my fav. photos.  

My Little Girl is Growing Up!!

Wow, this weekend was a busy one... first, Riley became a BIG girl, and we just added more stress to ourselves!!! Riley is officially in a toddler day bed!!! She loves it, we however, are just amazed at how time flies! Riley will turn two on the 25th of this month and it seems just like yesterday we were bringing her home. We took before and after pictures to remember the momentous occasion. Later that afternoon, Riley and I drove down to Hattiesburg. Saturday we meet up with Lanthea, Kayden, Krystle, and baby Ava for lunch and some good ol'girl talk.(much needed) Sunday morning we ate a delicious breakfast and then got ready for Carrie's baby shower. I just love those kind of showers, they're so much fun. Monday we woke up and came back to Clinton- and it seems as if the week is going to pass us by (let's hope so) I am on an official diet and also on the count down for my "Girls Trip to NYC"!!!!!! Can't wait only 46 more days. 

Hurricane Gustov Blow away!!!!!

AsHurricane Gustov blew outside, we were having a ROCKIN' time inside! Joel has a game called Rock Band that I am sure many of you are familiar with, and even though it's not what I would consider a very educational game for Riley, it sure did keep her occupied as the wind blew outside!!! 

Riley also decided to draw her first Micasa on our wall near our front door, she was very proud of it when she first showed me...however as I began to tell her that we don't color on the wall, she felt the need for some comfort from her "poppy'. All is well, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works very well on cleaning crayon off the wall.