Last week

We went to the beach with some of Jeff's family last week. The beach house is right on the beach which makes it so nice when there are little ones! We went to the Hard Rock Cafe and Broadway at the Beach one night and Jeff did some golfing; but for the most part we just enjoyed the beach and the pool. It was a great time for all! Jenna had a birthday cake (her first ice cream cake) and opened some gifts. She has her very own bike now! Brennan stayed the whole week and had a wonderful time with his Grandma, Pop-Pop, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Jim, Aunt Autumn and his baby cousin Luke! I asked Brennan what his favorite part of the trip was, and he said, "the pool and being with my family"! :) Jeff, Jenna and I left Wed evening to head home to then drive to PA on Thursday for Kerrie and Marc's wedding. Jenna had a rough trip so she was one happy girl to get home on Sunday.

Jenna's one year appointment

At one year, Jenna measured
weight: 22 lbs and 2.5 ounces (73% )
height: 28 inches (15%)
head: 18 inches (70%)


Today we had a wonderful playdate over Angela's with several of our neighbors! There were 6 moms and 11 kids; it was a great time. The kids all played so well together. Sorry, no pics but I will make up for it next week! We head out Saturday for the beach house!

Jenna's Family Birthday

Sunday we went to church and she made it in the nursery! Then we ran errands in Cary......the kids got to go to Toys R Us and use gift cards from Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Michael. They had so much fun shopping; Brennan is at the age now where he really "shops"! Then we went to the Japanese Steakhouse for lunch and we went right before they closed so we were the only people in there. It was a wonderful family meal. They brought Jenna sherbert with an umbrella and a candle. Jenna was feeding Brennan! Somehow she already wants to use utensils and Brennan still likes to eat with his fingers! Then we came home and went swimming!

Jenna's Birthday Party

Well, it really hit home today(as in Saturday, I am behind)..........as much as I had hoped that Jenna would go by "Jenna Grace" I think she is officially "Jenna" because everyone (including me) sang "Happy Birthday dear Jenna" and if fits her so well. She was the "Little Mermaid" for her 1st Birthday. She enjoyed her cake, the company of many friends and family, and of course she enjoyed her gifts. She was very excited by the purses and baby dolls and her new books. She actually had to take one of her dolls with us when we went out yesterday. We had several pools set up and all the children enjoyed playing in the water. Many parents took their children in the "big" pool at one point I counted over 15 people in there! It was a great party. Jeff and I talked after the party and were so thankful for our wonderful friends that make Fuquay our "home" even when most of our family is far away. We are so blessed to have our little Jenna and we can't believe she is one already! We both just love being parents so I hope we can have more! O'yeah in the midst of the excitement, forgot to mention she got her second tooth as well (on top)

Portrait Innovations and Monkey Joes

Today Brennan and Aunt CiCi went to monkey joes to play and I took Jenna Grace to get her pictures taken......here is a preview... and wouldn't you know it today when I went back to party city to get the little mermaid plates and stuff..... Finding Nemo was back in stock! ahh, I guess it was just meant to be the little mermaid b/c I already ordered the cake...

Park

We met our friends Misty, Chaz, and baby Cullen at the park to play this morning. It was a fun time, but it seemed to get hot quickly so we couldn't stay too long. Then we ventured to Walmart.(again)

We gave Jenna one of her birthday gifts today from Granny Bee! (It is a walker and a ride on toy.) She is so ready for it and we figure she will be getting a lot of stuff this weekend so we let the gift giving begin today. :) After work tonight, I went to my friend Martha's 30th birthday party. Time sure flies.......

Swim day

Fun filled day of going to the gym, walmart shopping and swimming. Today's highlights.......while Brennan was taking his "skills and drills" class at the gym, his teacher asked Who is brave? and instructed all the children to raise their hands and say "I am brave" I heard Brennan's voice over all the other kids up on the track where I was walking! I had to switch Jenna's party to the Little Mermaid b/c I couldn't really find Nemo. ha! I got some cute pics today! Jackson and Jenna holding hands is too cute! Also check out Ryan's teeth. No more braces!