Uh Oh

Well, anyone who knows Madelyn all ready knows how much she loves clothes and shoes, which I tell Clint will be expensive for us as she gets older! Tonight she climbed onto a kitchen chair while I was feeding Aubrey and said "I like sitting with you, Mommy" I told her the same and said I like to talk about girl stuff. And she said "Yeah, me too" So I told her I like girl clothes and she said "I like diamonds!!" What????

Oh, and a few weeks ago right when Clint woke up, Madelyn noticed that he sleeps in his boxers. She patted his leg very gently and said as seriously as possible, "You sleep in your bloomers Daddy?"

She's definitely all girl!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Well, Aubrey went to the doctor today because she has ANOTHER ear infection! That makes4, ladies and gentlemen!! So we go back in 2 weeks to make sure it's cleared up and talk about tubes.

Princess Madelyn

Ok, so I just went in to check on the girls before I go to sleep. Madelyn was sleeping soundly, and I thought "Oh, look her legs are crossed!" Then I realized that she has shoes on!! We bought her some new shoes for church and she loves them. Apparently she got up and put them on so she could wear them to sleep. PRECIOUS!!

Weekend wrapup

Well, we had a pretty uneventful weekend. I came home from work Friday to find Madelyn lying quietly on the couch, so I immediately took her temperature - 103.6. That continued all night and so I took her to the doctor Saturday morning. She has a sinus infection, and the dr. suspected strept, although she didn't swab her for it. So yesterday we stayed at home all day and did nothing. I was able to get some much needed house cleaning done, and pulled my long sleeved clothes down from the attic.

I've been visiting a new church lately. Although we love Highland Heights, and they have done so much for our family, I really feel that God is trying to lead me to another church home that has a more active children's program for the girls. So I've been going to Trinity Baptist church for about a month and really love it. This morning Madelyn seemed to be fine and had no fever, so we all (Clint included) went to the 11:00 service. After church we were invited to a gathering at a church member's home for lunch and to visit with other new members as well as visitors and some staff of the church. We had a really good time and Clint seemed to enjoy the church. We're still praying that God will let up know where he's leading us.

Here are some pictures before church...

Pictures

I FINALLY got professional pictures of the girls done and I LOVE them!

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ENJOY!

Slacker....

Ok, so when I said pictures were coming soon, I guess I meant a week or so later. Things have been so unbelievably crazy around our house I haven't had much time to think, let alone blog. First, I'll apologize for not having any pictures of Madelyn to post. She is so nonstop at the moment that I've decided it's impossible to get her picture. Every time I try, it's the back of her head or something.


Here's Aubrey this morning in her jammies, which I love!! As you can see, she's sitting up really well. She still is a good eater and so far enjoys sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, potatoes, corn, green beans, avocado, broccoli, bananas and, as any good Buchanan, she loves bean dip! The only thing she's not too fond of so far is peas, but we'll keep trying!
The last few weekend have been nonstop. Friday night we went to a surprise birthday party for our friend Allison, which was a lot of fun!! It's always nice when we can all get together, and this time there were lots of kiddo's! Yesterday we woke up and went to the Vesta Home Show, then ran some errands and cleaned while the kids slept.

My 2nd cousin Lora, whom I used to be very close with, is having her first baby next month. She's having a girl, but the baby's name is still a secret. So today Mom, the girls and I drove to Jackson, TN for her baby shower. It's always bittersweet to go visit Dad's family. I love seeing everyone, but it makes me miss my dad so!

Here's a picture of Aubrey with my dad's Aunt Fern. SO I guess that makes her Aubrey's Great-great Aunt?? Crazy!
And the beautiful mom-to-be....
Work has ben a complete mess the last month or so. I've been working so much and feeling so under-appreciated it reminds me of my old job. Things seem to be slowing down for a week or so, so I'm hoping to get a little more rest this week. The countdown has begun until our 2nd honeymoon - only 4 1/2 weeks until I'm lying on the beach with Clint and without the girls. I honestly can't imagine what that will feel like!!

Congratulations to my friend Kim who got engaged over the weekend. We're SO happy for you and Andrew and love you both :)

6 Months!!!

I can't believ my baby is a half a year old, but she is!! Here are her stats:

Head 41 cm (25th percentile)
Weight: 14 pounds, 12 ounces (35th percentile)
Height: 24 1/2 inches (35th percentile)

She's a little girl!! She seems to be recovering from her ear infection nicely. Some of her favorite things are playing pattycake, her jumperoo, and listening to Big Sis sing Jesus Loves Me. She's sitting pretty well now, and loves to eat!! Her favorites are sweet potatoes and caoorts, and she does NOT like peas.

I'll post some pics later!