Fun quiz!

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:40
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last movie you saw? Juno
4. Where is the most beautiful place you've ever been? The Italian Coast
5.What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal
6.What is your middle name? Marie
7. What food do you dislike? Hazelnut anything
8. What is your favorite CD? the ones i make myself
9. What kind of car do you drive? XG350L
10. Favorite sandwich? The Hero at Firehouse Subs (Roast beef and melted cheese)
11. What characteristics do you despise? Lying
12. Favorite item of clothing? my wedding dress
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where wouldyou go? Australia
14. What color is your bathroom? green, brown, blue, and white
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Limited
16. Where would you retire? Where my children are
17. What was your most memorable birthday? I dont know..i love them all!
18. Favorite sport to watch? baseball
19. Are you a morning person or a night person? night
20. What is your shoe size? 7 1/2
21. What did you want to be when you were little? A fashion designer and a mom.
22. What are you today? Mommy and wife!
23. What is your favorite candy? twix or kit kat
24. What is your favorite flower? tulips
25. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Feb 26 (or somewhere around there), I will be an Aunt for the first time!!
26. What are you listening to right now? Family Matters in the background and the electrician working in the dining room.
27. What was the last thing you ate? cheese sandwich and cheeze-its
28. Do you believe in Angels? Yes
29. Siblings? 2 sisters, 2 sister-in-laws, and 1 brother-in-law
tag...EVERYONE!!

Full House...

We had a full house this weekend and it was a blast! My sister, Natalie, spent the weekend at our house while my parents were away and Morgan's parents came in for a quick visit from AR. We just hung out, relaxed and J.David got some serious Trotter grandparent time. It had been a little over a month since they had seen him last, so needless to say he is quite a different baby since then, and boy did they enjoy it! It was sad to see them go this morning. I didn't get too many pictures this weekend (we were too busy playing the Wii we borrowed from my parents), so here are just a few from last week.

This picture is the first time he sat in his high chair. I am trying to get him used to it and since it has wheels he follows me around the house while I clean. It is a win win for us both! Note the massive double chin!

This one I think he is saying, "Alright with the pictures mom! I am not in the mood!!"

And of course the bath with Daddy picture. Morgan has started giving him most of his baths in the evening...its their "thing" and so cute! Morgan is SO good wit him. J.David LOVES his daddy time!!

Snow Baby!!

We are officially the crazy parents that will do anything for a cute pic! Here are some super cute pics of J.David in his 2nd official snow! (we missed the photo opt for 1st snow) We got about 8 in. last night and it looks so beautiful. There is nothing like a good snow day!

Cry Baby Matinee!

Today J.David and I went to see Juno at the movie theater. Why would I consider going to the cinema with a baby? Well, the Galleria offers the coolest thing...Mommy and Baby day at the movies! It is called the Cry Baby Matinee and I think it is GENIUS!! There were probably about 12 or more moms with their babies and there really weren't any uncontrollable outburst. I was VERY impressed. So I encourage all mommies to look this up in their towns and see if/where it is offered. We will for sure be doing this again!
p.s. Juno was Super Cute!

3 Months Old!!

I can't believe that our little boy is 3 months old! He is just the light of our lives and growing like a weed! Here are just a few things that we have learned about J.David in the past 3 months:
1) He wakes up every morning with a BIG smile!!
2) He LOVES being naked (bath time and diaper changes)
3) He is not crazy about naps, but is sleeping about 8 hours a night!!
4) He is very calm in church when the congregation is singing...he LOVES music!!
5) Mommy is his favorite person for now...Daddy is about to take over that spot.
6) Elly the Elephant is becoming his favorite toy! We even have a song about him.
7) He does not like tummy time...AT ALL!!
8) He really likes watching football! I think it is all the color...Morgan thinks he is already a fan...ha ha ha!
9) He can fill his diaper at unbelievable volumes...ha ha ha both in quantity and sound!!
10) He has the cutest sad face we have ever seen!

watching football with daddy and Jaxon

Playing in the Rainforest bouncer, wearing his cool new cap!

SAD FACE!!

Mommy and Me...

Well, its official...we have a Mommy's boy on our hands!! We have had quite the week. It seems that my son is much smarter than we give him credit for, because on the days we are home he will do anything and everything he can to make sure that mommy does nothing but hold, cuddle, and play with him. Now don't get me wrong, I love doing those things more than anything, and I would be lying if I didn't admit that a large part of me LOVES that he wants to be with me and sometimes only me that much...but there are other things in the house that must get done...and well, Mr. J.David and his sad forced cry (which means HOLD ME NOW!!) make it pretty hard. So I am slowly trying to learn the ways around this, and trying hard to do what I can when I can. If anyone with a similar situation has any tips, please send them my way! Here are some other random pictures from the week...Enjoy!

I LOVE after bath time...Bathing is our favorite activity!!

sweet dreams and playtime!!

Shake, Rattle, and ROLL!!

As you can see from the picture above we have really been working hard during out tummy time! ha ha ha...But today, just before his nap, it happened! Our first BIG milestone as mommy and baby...J.David ROLLED OVER!! It was so cute and I am so proud of him. It is amazing how much life changes after a baby. Six months ago I thought a big day was getting a good deal at the mall...today it is the joy of watching my precious son roll to his back for the first time ever! I always knew that I wanted to be a mother and that it would be wonderful, but I never realized how wonderful and fulfilling it actually would be. Hard? yes. Tiring? you bet! Worth it? More than I could put into words! Here are some pictures from our big moment!

The Before Pics

During...

And Ta-Da!! After!!

A few more updates: We average about 6 hours a night (we even got our first 8 hour night on Friday night!), J.David is talking like crazy! The language is unknown, but I love it anyway. And finally, we are slowly growing out of our 0-3 month clothes and wearing almost all 3-6 ers. Sad...but he started to get so long that he couldn't stretch his legs out in his sleepers, I decided that I needed to give in! ha ha ha!