Happy Halloween

It was a cold Halloween this year so our little pumpkin stayed in her PJs all day. Which was a good thing since we didn't have a costume. We really couldn't justify buying one when we weren't going anywhere. :)

Our Weekend

We had a great weekend this past weekend. I'm almost too scared to type this for fear I might jinx it, but Anna Ruth had a good week last week that carried over into our weekend. She went through a period of about 2-3 weeks of fussiness. We aren't sure if her new disposition is due to the absence of the thrush (finally!), new medicine for her terrible acid reflux, or just her age and maybe growing less fussy. Whatever the case, I can't tell you how thrilled I am to have my happy baby back!

She is so much fun now with her smiles, coos and interactions with us. I really could just stare at her all day! Here are the things that made this weekend great:

1) On Saturday, it was a beautiful sunny day outside. I left a bottle for Clint to give to Anna Ruth and I went shopping for a few hours. It was glorious!

2) I finally got around to packing up all my maternity clothes. Thankfully, I've been back in my regular clothes for a few weeks but just haven't made time to put away the pregnancy gear. I love looking in my closet now and NOT seeing maternity wear!!

3) While some people hate the dreary fall days, sometimes I love the cold afternoons where the sky is gray and the wind is blowing the leaves across the yard. We took advantage of it this weekend and stayed inside all day. Clint built a fire and we ate breakfast at our dining table next to it. We all ended up staying in our PJs lounging around.

4) And on Monday, I finally went running for the first time post-pregnancy! It was a short run because although my legs could carry me, my poor lungs were about to explode. I may have only ran a mile which is not the 3.5 miles I was use to but I will get there. Frankly, I didn't really care how far I went because it was just nice to be outside running again! Just what my soul needed.

Watch Me Grow

Going to Church

First Sunday

Second Sunday

Third Sunday

Meetings

Anna Ruth has gotten the opportunity to meet so many of our family and friends. Below are some of her first meetings with everyone. She also visited with her Great Grandfather Papa, Great Aunt Libba and mommy's friend Lindsey. (But I don't have those pictures yet.)

Great-Grandmother Nanaw

Great-Grandfather Papaw

Aunt J.Leigh

4 generations- Mimi, Nanaw, AR, Mommy and Aunt J.Leigh

Mimi and Nanaw

Aunt Brooke

Great-Grandmother Granny Davis

Mommy's College Roommates- Sarah (and baby Cannon) and Bridget

Aunt Mandy

Daddy and Mommy' college friend- Amanda

Daddy and Mommy' college friend- Joey

Great-Grandmother- Coe

Granddaddy

Granddaddy

Pappy Joe

Nana

My Favorite Smile

I was told that once I saw Anna Ruth smile for the first time it would melt my heart. It did and it still does each time I see that big ol' grin!

 

And then there is this...

Our afternoon naptime snuggles have become my favorite time of the day!

Our New Life

These first three weeks of Anna Ruth's life have been a little hectic but mainly just wonderful. Our world is so much better now that we have our little lady!

On the way to our first doctor's visit (5 days old)

First bath- she was not a fan!

Sleeping beauty

Mommy's sweet girl

Happy baby

My two loves

Our baby and puppy

Doesn't it look like she is praying?