WWJDD - What Would James Darren Do?: 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Lila Marie's First Week

We are so in love with our baby girl. We are adjusting to being a family of four.

Lila Marie was born on 12/3/13 at 9:19 in the morning. She weighed 7lbs 9oz and is 21in long. We appreciate all the prayers for a safe and healthy baby.

First diaper change

First Bath

Auburn Baby

James Darren is in love with Lila Marie.

We have been doing a lot of napping

Heading out on our first walk

Saturday, November 23, 2013

I started this blog as a way for all of our extended family that we do not get to see very often to keep up with our lives. I also enjoyed having a record of the going and comings in our lives. Needless to say I have not done a very good job. With baby number 2 due any day I am trying to finish all of my to do list which as we all know are never ending. So with that, I am going to make an attempt to catch-up, again, on the blog. My hope is that this will get us up to date and with Lila Marie's arrival we can continue from there.
Basically I have uploaded a bunch of pictures from my phone (does anyone ever use there camera anymore? I know I don't) and put captions with them so I will remember what we were up to the Fall of 2013.

First Day of Preschool - Lakeview Preschool Adventures

He had to carry his bag himself.

Camping with The May Family

So excited because I let him wear his Batman (Pajama) shirt out to lunch

Riding Jazz or "Kazz" with Aunt Sarah

Enjoying Auburn Football!!!

War Eagle!!!

We don't love Aubie when he gets so close.

Enjoying one of our favorite fall traditions - Loachapoka Syrup Soppin'

Enjoying a little Route 66- If you look closely you can see Dr. Smith rocking the base.

"What does the Fox Say...?"

Old McDonald had a farm Ei Ei Oh

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday James Darren!

Beautiful cookies from Rebecca

I took James Darren to the Zoo on Thursday. It was a little cool but we had a great time!

James Darren wanted to ride the Zoo Lift so I said OK. About the time our feet left the ground I remembered how much I hate rides like that. It was really cool and you could see the animals really well. James Darren loved it!

We are getting ready for Lila Marie. She could be here any day now. The cross-stitch was done by my Aunt Carla for me. It was in my nursery, Sarah's, James Darren's and now Lila Marie's.

We left this day bed in Lila's room. I really love the mixture of baby and girl in her room. The giraffe painting is from Malawi.

Dusting - Making his Momma and Agogo proud!

Daddy's little Man playing Rock Band. I love the intensity in his face.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Catch Up

I am so far behind on posting and there are so many post I wanted to write but did not get around to it. So, for my records and for my family, I am posting a catch up post with just some little snip-its of our life and lots of pictures!!!

Over July 4th we went up to North Carolina. We visited several historical sites and played on the farm when it wasn't pouring rain!

James Darren in Historic Old Salem

James Darren enjoying a milk shake in Mt. Airy

James Darren watching the goats while playing in the rain and puddles

Daren getting a kiss from Thelma Lou at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mt. Airy

Grandpappy at the Andy Griffith statue

You can't go to Winston-Salem, home of Krispy Kreme and not get a doughnut!!!

Kings Mountain National Memorial - Kings Mountain North Carolina

3 generations of Armstrongs at the Armstrong Memorial

Family photo in front of the Armstrong Memorial (The memorial was set in place by a local church for the contributions that my Great Grandfather left)