Everybody Poops (especially seagulls)!

Well, our trip to Gulf Shores (aka redneck riviera) was interesting! The car ride was great with Catherine! She was such a trooper. Both of our families were down there on vacation, so we split our time between the two. It is always good to catch up with family members you haven't seen in a long time! As a person who has extreme eczema and a 4 month old child with eczema, I really wasn't looking forward to going to the beach on vacation! So, I found the outlet malls and spent a lot of my time and money! The very last day we were there I decided to get Catherine in a swimsuit and take some pictures of her on the beach. They aren't on here because she cried the whole time and hated the whole experience. Probably because she was ready for a nap. Anyways, we go out to the beach and I had just handed Catherine to Johnny when a flock of seagulls came overhead. Then one of them decided to #%*@ on my head!!!!! My entire extended family was sitting in chairs under a tent watching the whole thing. As one might imagine, they all started laughing. I hadn't been on the beach for 5 minutes and a seagull christened me! Naturally, I didn't want to believe that's what happened so, like an idiot, I put my hand on my head to see if it were raining or what? Well, it was the what factor. Needless to say, I was ready to go back indoors immediately. I told Johnny I would really prefer to go somewhere else next time for vacation, maybe where there aren't any seagulls!

Big Changes!

It's official we're building again! Here is a picture of the lot we bought last week. It has a lot of trees on it to make a great shaded backyard! The idea of moving is very bitter sweet for both Johnny and myself. We love, love, love our house, probably because we put so much of ourselves in it. Then we are also going to be moving, though just down the street, away from Aunt Sunnee and PawPaw Nic. When we told them, Sunnee started crying! We met with the draftsman last night and the plans are looking really good!!! I am starting to finally get excited! When we tell people we're building again they always respond with, "What? Why"? Our street is like Brodie Speedway and we have no backyard! In the spring/summer when the house is complete Catherine will be toddling around and will need to have a yard for a swing set!

Speaking of Catherine, here are some new pictures of her having some much needed "tummy time." She is starting to tolerate it better and actually enjoy it, but not for too long. She is getting so big and much more aware of everything around her. I could listen to all the sounds she makes all day long, it is such sweet music!

Memorial Day Etc...

Sorry for not posting sooner! We went down to Opelousas, Louisiana for Memorial Day weekend. All of my mother's side of the family lives in Louisiana, which she refers to as "God's Country." I must say the food and culture down there is the best! I always look forward to going down and visiting. It was Catherine's first time to meet her Great MeMaw! Here are some picture of them together.

Also, our neighbors are like surrogate grandparents. Their names are Glenn and Sunnee, but Catherine calls them PawPaw Nick and Aunt Sunnee. We go over to their house a lot to visit and hang out. They are so good to us! They give us Christmas presents and take us out on our birthdays. We could not have chosen better neighbors! Glenn is a Vietnam Marine Veteran and gave Catherine the outfit she is wearing. We put it on her and she went "ouraw" and then gave a salute! He was so proud of her!

Tessa Baldwin!

All I have to say is thank goodness he chose Tessa! Who knew that he would keep one of the psychos all the way til the end? I don't think his family really approved of Bevin. I wonder if it was the whole "I study women's libido and sexual dysfunction" or "I'm of the Bahai faith." Either way that spells freak! The only think I'll never understand is why any guy thinks its ok to tell a woman he loves her knowing he's not choosing her! You don't do that, especially when their crazy! My mom is all like, "well I really think he broke her heart and it was a difficult decision for him also." Who cares he dodged another bullet and the best woman won I believe. Watching him act like he just lost his best friend makes me wonder what Tessa was thinking watching all of that? I would be having some long conversations with him, that's for sure! My opinion is he had more love for Tessa and more lust for Bevin. Thank goodness a man has his family to help him see that, because we all know how most men make their decisions! You would think that Bevin would have picked a dress to cover up some of those tattoos? She would fit right in at a prison with all those tats! Though I'm disappointed that they are not having "the women tell all" show, I am looking quite forward to the "Andy and Tessa" special on tonight. Hopefully, it will be live and we'll see what she thought about everything!

It's Bumbo Time!

I love my Bumbo!

Here is Catherine in her Bumbo! She loves it! It seems like overnight she wants to sit up and look around. It's like "when did all of you come into my world"? Granted, she won't roll over or push up, but she will sure sit up! She hates to be on her belly and lets you know it real quick! She would probably roll over etc.. if she didn't still love to be swaddled. We only have 1 blanket that still fits in order to swaddle her. It is called "the miracle blanket", and trust me it is a miracle, justfully named! Some friends of ours got it for us as a gift, and it is one of those items I have classified as a "need" when anyone has a baby! I just thought I would share some of her newest pictures and milestones!

Lt. and Mrs. Baldwin!

I was sorry to see Danielle go! She seems so sweet and innocent. On the flip side, Bevin seems like she just came out of a Bar or something? Did you see all the tats she has on her body!!! I mean it's like she just came out of prison or something with all of them! I bet she is really wild outside the TV show! I'm anxious to see what his parents think of her! I just don't think Bevin the party girl is marriage material, at least until she gets all those tattoos taken off! I know there are some of you thinking, what's wrong with tattoos? One isn't bad, but when you go into the parlor and choose to get one of everything then it just a little nasty. Of course, this is always my own humble opinion! I also think he is a little hung up on her being married before. Come on dude, dodge another bullet and get rid of this one! I could go on and on about her, she just too whinny for my taste! So, I guess my favorite is now Tessa. I think she is his favorite too! Besides, I heard on E! News, yes I know its tacky but everyone needs a little tackiness right, that she spilled the beans and he does pick her. I am led to believe that they aren't going to have the "Women tell all" show next week? That really disappoints me! I needed some more juice! We'll see what happens, "next week on the Bachelor, officer and a gentlemen!"

Bachelor Update!

Well, my girl Amber let me down! I must eat my words and admit he probably made a good decision. They kept saying the word "mature" over and over. I have news, that if you have to continually reinterate something, then it usually isn't true. She and her roommate are straight off of sorority row! I did feel bad for her with her family not being too supportive? It was just very clear that she has issues! Who doesn't have issues at 23? We all have to go through that whole identity crisis thing sometime. Thinking back it is hard to imagine that I was only 20 when we got married! I've never been so happy about the decision to marry Johnny, but what was I thinking at 20? I had not experienced a lot of things that I probably should have, like dorm life, sororities, etc... Again, I am able to happily say that I have been married for 5.5 years and have loved all of it! Now, Danielle reminds me of Amber Fry from the whole Peterson case. They look just alike! It just hit me when I was watching. Oh, and I went to my neighbors house to watch yesterday afternoon. They were kind enough to feed my addiction, as Johnny says. I agree with Stephanie, he had to beg Tessa to say she even liked him! Why wouldn't you tell that guy you liked him? Hello? As much as she gets on my nerves, I think Bevin is the best fit for him. And what was up with the whole belly dancing thing with Danielle's family? She seems really nice, but just different? I am most looking forward to the "women tell all" show now that I really don't have a favorite in the running.