The Moremans in Mississippi

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2012-01-27T21:45:00.001-06:00

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Hello, Is Anyone Out There?

2011-10-06T13:54:00.002-05:00

Hello blogland! I feel like I need to re-introduce myself.

My name is Gina, and I am busy all the time. I follow around a 17 month old named Lucy and continuously say, "Don't put that in your mouth" or "Take that out of your mouth" or "Get your hands out of the potty!" I also have a 3 year old (soon to be 4), named Addie, who follows me around saying things like "Can I watch another one of my shows" or "Do I have school today" or "Mommy, I love you."

I am one of the cheapest people I know and will drive 18 miles out of my way to save 10 cents. Why don't computers have the cent symbol anymore? $0.10 just doesn't have the effect I am going for. I coupon and coupon and I follow blog after blog looking for the best deal. You can always ask me any day of the week where to find the cheapest milk in town since I buy about 2-3 gallons a week. I am talking about 14 different Bible studies at one time but not doing any of them and striving to get up and have a quiet time everyday before the kids wake up. I have been working out and enjoying it! Sylvia, my fitness guru, runs boot camp three days a week.

Addie has started PRE-SCHOOL! It all happened so fast, but she is doing really well and enjoying it. I thought I had problems when she brought home papers from church twice a week but now our Rapunzel backpack is full of drawings and coloring pages everyday! I am saving all of them for now but we will see if my desk drawer bursts open before May. Lucy and I walk to her school to pick her up some mornings. It is a short walk and saves on gas (back to the cheap thing).

Lucy is our parrot and repeats everything she hears. She is usually happy and fun and always loud. She hangs with me while Addie is at "cool." She is wonderful at going "night night" but wakes up during the night with either nightmares or teeth pain. She is really getting a lot of teeth these days. She is going from 4 to 10 really quickly. She is eating pretty well and enjoys grapes, strawberries, cheese, and meatloaf of all things.

I have started sewing a little and I do mean a little. I like having projects to do but sewing is like a time warp. You sit down to start a project and bam, you have spent 4 hours working on something. I would stick to knitting but I had major joint pain in my left pinky and according to Brad, I had "knittin' knuckles" and had to give it up for a couple of months.

So we are borrowing a Sleep Number Bed and trying it out. First two nights are over and I cannot say I am in love yet. The first night on 70 was hard as a rock and the second night on 45 was almost too soft. I have gotten up so sore each morning. At least tonight I know where to try, I think 55 sounds good.

Nap time is never long enough in my house, so I will wrap this up.

Photo Book

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What's Been Going on??

2010-03-10T08:24:00.003-06:00

Wow! What a terrible blogger I am! I will blame sickness the entire month of February as to why I have not posted, but I have no excuse for the previous month. I thought I would take some time today to catch you up on the Moreman family. Brad is working here in Greenwood for a Surveying Company as a draftsman. He is actively looking for a job as an Industrial Designer though because this current job is temporary and doesn't really use his degree, BUT it is a job all the same, and we are so thankful he was given this opportunity.

I am in my third trimester of this pregnancy and doing well. We are expecting another girl in mid-May, and we plan on naming her Lucy unless she appears with red hair and then I am not sure if I could do that to a kid. (Lucille Ball and all) Brad is expecting dark hair on this one so she should be safe with the name Lucy Elizabeth. Addie seems to be very excited about the baby and wants her to come out and play. She knows we have to be gentle with the baby - we will see how long that lasts.

Addie is doing great! She has the best little personality and cracks me up with her random comments. She is constantly impressing us with the things she knows and picks up so quickly. We started working with her on Psalm 23 and she said once, "He makes me lie down in green tractors [pastures]." She is still a tiny little thing weighing in at just under 25 pounds. She is also quite the singer favoring "Pants on the Ground" some days and just the "ABC Song" on others.

We are still trying to sell our house and have shown it on average almost once a week. It's been so "fun" keeping it spotless and show-ready with a 2 year old running around, but we have had no complaints on the look of the house- no contracts either. We have reduced the price so we are hoping for additional interest.

I have posted a couple pictures - if anyone knows how to put a picture then a caption under it, I would love to know. One picture is me pregnant at 27 weeks. Another is Addie and her friend, Cason, enjoying the outside playing in her "garden" or the squatty bush as most people call it. And yes, those are the same crocs Addie wore last year - her feet don't seem to grow either.

The LORD has been faithful to our family over the past few months. He is teaching us all sorts of things including lessons we have learned a million times. He is so faithful and loving!

Christmas Time

2010-01-19T21:54:00.000-06:00

The reason for this story is to somehow express what a divine Christmas the LORD gave to us when it could have been such a hard time. He reminded us of His love and His mercy and that He is so holy. We are told we may never know the identities of our mystery friend(s), so this is also an attempt to spread the word about how much our lives were changed because of you. Thank you for loving on us and for the outpouring of God’s mercy through you. We will never be able to repay you or bless you in the same way, but we pray that one day we are given the opportunity to bless someone else in this way. To GOD alone be the glory!

For those of you who served us, you know who you are, thank you!

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Christmas time is such a wonderful time filled with the Spirit of the season. Scents of cinnamon and freshly baked cookies capture each home, and candy seems to overflow. Decorating homes, while your favorite Christmas music plays in the background, is a much-anticipated task discovering treasures that had been packed away the year before. The decorations seem to multiply when it is time to put them away at the end of the year, and we even wonder if we should go to all the trouble the next year, but as time marches on, we look forward to decorating and would never dream of letting our homes be un-Christmassy. Wrapping presents and finding that perfect gift for each one on our list encompasses our thoughts, and food seems to taste so much better during the holiday season.

Christmas for our family was very different one year. My husband had recently lost his job and what turned into a wonderful time of celebration fizzled into a time of sorrow and pain. I was pregnant with our second child, and the stress of the year-end events weighed heavily on my mind distracting me from a two year old and her first “real” Christmas. We were almost done buying presents for our families when the news of the job hit. Bills were being paid on time, but no more money was going to come in – a reality that hit all too hard and all too soon.

A trip to the grocery store was inevitable to get a few essentials for our family. Being pregnant, I drank sodas to calm an upset stomach, take away nausea, and settle any craving. I loved Caffeine Free Dr. Pepper. I spotted them in the aisle as I was buying groceries and thought, “I do not need to buy these soft drinks. They are $4.48, and I could use that money on something else for our family, like milk or diapers. I am so selfish. I will buy them this time, but I cannot buy them again.”

A day or two later, I went to our mailbox and to my surprise, there was a 12 pack of Caffeine Free Dr. Pepper sitting on my doorstep with a huge red bow so elegantly tied and a note that read my name. I carefully brought the prize inside and read the note. It said, “On the First day of Christmas, someone gave to me a 12 pack Dr. Pepper that was caffeine free.” My heart was so flooded with joy! I immediately started to cry because I felt so loved and cared for by a secret friend. I knew then, the LORD is our real joy, but He does care about every detail of our lives no matter how small. He was watching over me and in His sovereignty, He wanted me to feel loved on that cold December day.

To my surprise, the gifts continued. What I thought was a clever poem turned out to be the beginning of the twelve days of Christmas poured out on my family with the love of Christ.

Day Two came, and I was surprised to find another treasure. Two Sonic gift cards – one for me and one for my husband – occupied the mailbox. What sweet friends to obviously awake early each morning with our family on their minds. We rarely eat out because of the tight budget we were on before the loss of my husband’s job, but now to know that we could enjoy a meal together and not worry about how to pay for it was a blessing.

Day Three also came on the night of Day Two. As the LORD would have it, my husband had asked me to go see a popular movie earlier in the week, and I had responded with a quick “no” because we could not afford to spend close to $15 on entertainment and afford the gas to drive half an hour to the closest theater. Less than an hour had passed, and I received a phone call from a company I work for sometimes, and they were willing to pay me to go to the exact movie my husband had asked about. They were going to pay for my ticket and one for a friend and pay me thirty dollars for doing this task. The LORD had it in His divine plan for us to attend that movie, and He was going to provide for us just like in every situation. When we returned from the movie that night, we had another visit from our secret friends. Day Three consisted of three steaks for grilling – a delicacy and a wonderful treat. These blessings were getting bigger and bigger and overwhelmed our hearts.

Day Four came as a luxury for me. The cold rains that day had not deterred the dear, sweet friends from coming early that morning and placing a brown bag with a pink ribbon on the doorstep. The contents included a pair of fun pink socks, a beautiful striped scarf, matching hat, and ivory gloves – four winter accessories just for me. As the days progressed, I began to feel encouraged, and I even wanted to get up in the mornings. My true joy was founded in Christ, but life’s struggles can make it difficult to see through the clouds sometimes. Depression was rearing its head, and I did not fully understanding God’s plan in all of this, but because of little angels getting up early and loving on us, it was something to look forward to.

Day Five was a big surprise. Not only was it at the back door instead of the front, it was a huge cardboard box sitting on top of my husband’s car. It was so heavy one side of his hood was struggling to stay even with the other side. This box contained an envelope with five recipes inside – Aunt Rubye’s Ham, Corn Casserole, Parmesan Bacon Wraps, Chocolate Sauce, and Easy Chicken and Dumplings. And inside the box were the ingredients to make every single recipe down to the “salt to taste.” We were completely blown away by the amount of food delivered to our door. We were supposed to be struggling to make ends meet, yet we had a full refrigerator and pantry. We immediately began to think of whom we could bless with the blessings we had been given, add to that the fact that the two of us and our two-year old picky eater could never finish a ten-pound ham on our own.

The night of Day Five, my husband and I were trying to decide what gifts to order for our grandparents and great Aunts. We usually get them all the same gifts to make things easy for us. We had seven to buy for including my grandfather. Ordering coffee cups with our little one’s picture on them appeared to be the best option. Our total was going to be about $100, and I just could not “proceed to checkout.” I had hoped we could find something a little cheaper and something more unique than a coffee cup to sit with their other 6 million coffee cups.

On Day Six, we received a gift that made us refocus on the joy of giving at Christmas. We received six re-gift-able Christmas gifts already packed in pretty gold boxes. These gifts reminded us that while these daily surprises had been for us, we should seek to bless others with them as well. We quickly opened the boxes and found each box contained a beautiful ornament that played a different charming Christmas carol. Six ornaments would be perfect for our grandparents and great Aunts, excluding my grandfather who would probably be okay not receiving a rather delicate ornament. What a divine appointment and something the secret friend could not have known!

Day Seven brought seven chocolate chip cookies in a precious tin and a box of Lucky Charms. My little one and I loved cereal, and as things would happen, we had run out of cereal a day of two before that. What a blessing it was to pray over your meal and to be able to pray that the LORD would bless the ones who provided it.

Day Eight changed its focus from myself to our little one. Our two-year old received eight Christmas gifts just for her inside of a red and green storage container. She got a big box of diapers (just her style and size), a 42-ounce bag of M&M’s (someone knew she was rewarded with those while potty-training), Dora pajamas (her most favorite character), a huge tube of chocolate chip cookie dough , a cookie pan in the shape of a snowman with icing and candies to decorate with, Dora Bath Tub Fun Set Dora sippee cups, a new Dora DVD, and a pair of magenta boots (again, just her size). What another blessing that brought tears to my eyes to feel the love of Christ expressed by a humble earthly servant who was thinking of my family above themselves.

Later that day, my husband and I went to the real estate office to sign papers to put our home on the market. We had lived here for almost four years and until year three, our house had been just that – a house. But since then our house had become a home, and it was a difficult task to put it on the market and imagine our next baby being brought home to a different location. So that windy December day was a challenge. My little one and I made plans with some friends to go out of town for the day. They are a dear family who wanted to take our toddler to Jackson for a day of fun in celebration of her recent birthday. What a blessing! We spent the day laughing and enjoying their company. She loved the games and pizza at Chuck E. Cheese, and when she may have thought her day was over, she was treated to a shopping spree at Toys-R-Us. We were both overwhelmed by the goodness of their hearts. What a day that turned out to be!

Day Nine kept with Day Eight’s theme and provided nine stocking stuffers for our toddler. She received more M&M’s, three Christmas tree peeps, four chocolate Santa Clauses, Reese’s cups, Skittles, a Dora book, and panties. Of course, we had to hide these things from her, which disappointed her since she was involved in opening our prize daily.

Day Ten was a true treat! What woman doesn’t love a gift certificate to get a pedicure? And what a pampering, since I’ve always considered that to be a luxury!

Day Eleven made me feel special and loved. I received eleven things just for me including three maternity shirts, trouser socks, a beautiful necklace, a beautiful scarf, and personal items – toothpaste, deodorant, shave gel, soft lips chap stick, and mouthwash. What woman doesn’t love clothes, jewelry, and things just for her? To know someone had spent time shopping and picking out things just for me at a store miles and miles away, meant so much! Bless those, Oh LORD, who have blessed us!

Day Twelve brought the end of our Twelve Days of Christmas but not the end of our blessings. We received on our final day a dozen donuts and a Wal-Mart gift card worth quite a large sum of money. I think a feather could have pushed us over onto the cold hardwood floor as we unwrapped the box and saw the amount on the gift card. We knew we could buy gas, food, and any other item we might need with that love offering. With our small budget, it could pay for small expenses for almost an entire month! We were overcome with joy and humbleness by God’s graciousness poured out on our family in a time when we didn’t feel that we deserved anything, especially these blessings.

The night of Day Twelve, we were visiting with some friends when my husband had to run home. He turned into our alley and saw a familiar car leaving the other end. We had been blessed yet again with a carload of groceries. We were given too many things to name including meat, cereal, milk, juice, countless non-perishables, and another 12 pack of Dr. Pepper, caffeine free. Words cannot express the joy and heartfelt thanks.

We have been blessed far beyond the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” We were given monetary gifts over the holidays and were able to deposit more than a monthly house payment into the bank! Our loved ones have provided food as well: invitations to restaurants, bringing food by the house, or having us over for a family meal. Who but the LORD could be involved in our lives and in the lives of those who have blessed us?

The material blessings were incredible, but more than that, we were reminded of God’s love for us as His children. Even without these gifts lavished on us, we still knew the reason for Christmas and the Truth of the Gospel, which is our true joy. We did not need those things to fill us with peace, but it served as a reminder of God’s love and how He can use people to display that love. May we never forget to share the love of Jesus with those around us!

Addie Update

2009-08-26T13:49:00.002-05:00

Addie, Addie...I have to brag on her a little bit. She surprises us every single day. Not only has she begun to ask me "Why?" and expect a valid answer, her appetite has increased, her vocabulary is amazing, and she can count from 1-6 and once from 6-11. Don't ask me who taught her to go past ten. Addie also loves to sing and tries so hard to sing her ABC's.

Addie takes a great nap everyday and sleeps all night. She used to use the "potty" on occasions but has decided the diaper is the way to go for now. She loves to color and always wants to go go go. Corn is her favorite food this week, and she loves to snack on poptarts. She can use her swimmie floats in the pool and doggy paddle all alone. She works so hard to keep her mouth closed.

Addie knows a few colors, but when you ask her "what color is this?" she will just shout out whatever color is on her mind without even looking at the object. If you can get her to focus, she probably gets it right 50% of the time.

Reading is still a favorite pastime, but she likes to flip through the books more and more on her own.

She shocked me today. It was almost time for her nap, so I took her to her room to change her diaper. I asked her if she wanted to sleep on her Dora bed (a chair that folds out into a little bed) and she said No. She curled up on it anyway, and I covered her up not expecting her to stay put, and would you believe she is still there as we speak?? She may never do it again, but if she does, this would be the easiest transition ever! She might just take naps on it and transition to her big girl bed later ( at least long enough for me to sand and paint her new bed). So proud of her!

She is changing so much! Thanks for reading!!

Saturday's

2009-08-22T20:39:00.002-05:00

Today was a work day for Brad. He and a man from our church worked on our house, and a very small project turned into a semi-major one. We had some rotten wood that needed replacing - no big deal right? Then we discovered there was no installation over the laundry room and more and more work to be done. I'm sure things could be a lot worse, but it's all getting handled.

Addie and I had to relocate for her nap time because of all the banging. She did okay but woke up after only 45 minutes - I think the phone rang. So typical...

We went to eat with some friends tonight at a local catfish joint. Too bad we are on the detox diet this week, but we did tear up some lemon pepper catfish. And that was about all we ate. It was nice being with our friends, and Addie got to have her first sucker. We may be terrible for not giving her one sooner, but I like avoiding messes when possible. And isn't there a choking hazard too??

I'm not sure why I felt the need to post all of this, but other people are so good at blogging and sharing what is going on in their lives.

We have church tomorrow and will be teaching the high school group of kids. My lesson is on marriage and how it reflects Christ, and Brad is teaching on LOVE. We love our kids so much!

Hope everyone has a good night!

Busy, Busy, Busy

2009-08-14T14:07:00.004-05:00

Wow! What a month! Sorry my last update was so long ago. Addie is doing well. She talks constantly and amazes me with all the words she can say. She plays and plays and always wants me to play with her.

I went to the World's Longest Yard Sale last week. A group of us from MS joined my mom, Brad's mom, and my nephew in Fort Payne, Alabama. We stayed two nights in my home-away-from-home (the Hampton Inn) and enjoyed yard-saling for two days straight. I couldn't have had any more fun than I did. I will post some pictures later of all the deals I found. During my stay, I got to see some old friends, Alice, the Strickland's, and the Chamber's. Thanks for taking the time to eat with me!!!

Addie is really enjoying her "new" things from the sale. She got a new table and chairs ($1) to color on which is her new favorite past time. She got a Dora Dollhouse ($10) and lots of fun accessories ($0.50). She even got a Boots (Dora's sidekick). We were quite proud of her new Alpha Omega Car Seat that will let her lean back in the car ($15). I hope this will make long trips a lot better! Addie got a toddler bed ($15) that needs painting and I don't see her moving into it anytime soon. I also got Addie a Learning Tower ($8). It is a little hard to explain, but she can climb into it and be at counter height and maybe help me cook. I got a cute, vintage Auburn shirt ($1), and Brad's mom bought him a cute end table. How did we live so long without an end table?

Fourth of July

2009-07-11T15:49:00.002-05:00

We had a great fourth of July! We went to Lake Martin first to be with Brad's parents, and then we travelled to south Alabama to be with my family. We rode the boat in both places, ate watermelon and homemade ice cream (not together), and watched fireworks. Addie was a pretty good sport when it came to wearing her lifejacket, and she even took a good nap in the camper. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful weekend!!

Summertime!

2009-07-11T15:46:00.002-05:00

Little Miss Personality was showing out, and she was caught on film, or on memory card I guess I should say. We have had a busy summer, but it has been great so far. Hope everyone is enjoying their summers and making the best out of the humidity.

SLIDE

2009-07-11T15:39:00.003-05:00

I hope these come out in order. Addie enjoyed the slide at our church picnic. She LOVED it and was a true daredevil. She was not scared one bit and was climbing up it by the end of the night. She cried when we had to leave. Her legs were so sweaty that she would stick half way down and just flip over, but she didn't seem to mind.

VBS

2009-07-11T15:35:00.002-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted in so long - story of my life. I couldn't let anymore time pass before I showed you my VBS room. Because of Brad's accessories, we had the BEST room ever! It was a camp theme obviously, and I taught First Grade along with my trusty sidekick, Stephanie! We had a great week praising JESUS!

Before and After

2009-06-28T21:03:00.003-05:00

Before and after! My mom found this shelf/bench at a yard sale for $3.00 - what a find!! I doctored it up a little bit and now it is yellow and matches Addie's room. It holds her books and she loves it! Yay for projects!

PonyTail

2009-06-02T22:08:00.002-05:00

I finally got Addie to let me put her hair in a pony tail! Her hair is getting so long in the back, but she is not very willing to let me play with her hair, so I have to be slick. She however, likes to play with Mommy's hair which if you know me, you know that is my most favorite thing.

Boots

2009-06-02T22:02:00.003-05:00

Addie always helps Daddy pick out his clothes and shoes for the day, and she chose his boots this day - only they were for her to wear. She makes us laugh so many times a day. What a stinker!

Cousins

2009-06-02T21:53:00.003-05:00

Addie and cousin Jack posed for a picture with Daddy (Uncle Brad). He was spinning them around outside when I snapped a photo, so they probably saw two of me and felt a little dizzy. :)

Happy Birthday Alyssa!

2009-06-02T21:45:00.002-05:00

During our last visit home, we got to celebrate with Alyssa on her 8th birthday!! I cannot believe she is already 8! She got a Wii Fit for her birthday and during one of the running competitions, Addie decided to join in and started running with the "big kids." It was so funny! She has developed quite the little personality over the last week or so.

Greenwood, MS

2009-06-02T21:36:00.003-05:00

Around our town are a few picturesque scenes I finally got to capture the other day. The bridge is right outside of Brad's office and crosses over the Yazoo River. It's is lit up with Christmas lights for almost 6 months out of the year and is really beautiful. Just thought I'd share...

Trash or Treasure

2009-05-16T20:28:00.003-05:00

Look what I did today!! I found this playhouse on the side of the road and with some help from a friend, it became ours. It was so nasty, I couldn't believe I even considered letting my child play in it, but in between thunderstorms, I was able to clean it up and make it shine! If Addie doesn't like it I can always sell it in a YARD SALE!! My parents and Brad's parents will be so proud of me! Always keep your eyes open for deals on the side of the road.

Mother's Day

2009-05-16T20:22:00.003-05:00

Happy Mother's Day to me! Addie gave me a beautiful corsage to wear to church (thanks Carla) and some new sunglasses to replace the ones she broke (thanks Brad). This picture also showcases my new "do."

Tux Pictures

2009-05-13T15:28:00.003-05:00

Could these two get an cuter?? We enjoyed going to Mobile for our friend's wedding and having Brad in a tux was a great photo opportunity. Enjoy the pictures!!

Easter WEEKEND

2009-05-13T15:24:00.004-05:00

Here are some late Easter pictures. Addie is learning how to say "cheese" for the camera. Thanks to Honey for smocking her beautiful dress!! Please notice the hair standing on ends...like mother, like daughter.

2009-05-11T22:05:00.001-05:00

Enjoy the new look of our blog! I have to give a shout out to Stephanie who pushed me in the right direction. I will attempt to do my own template and code work one day but for now, I think the picture and the background work! ENJOY!

Springtime

2009-05-05T14:10:00.003-05:00

Happy Spring! We are loving the weather these days and all the green of creation is BEAUTIFUL!! Addie is growing like a weed and talking all the time. She is saying lots of names and can always tell you what she wants (not always a good thing to hear over and over). She is still on a regular diet of broccoli and mac'n'cheese. She loves cake or "dake" as she calls it and helped Daddy finish his birthday cake last week. Addie is quite the entertainer and loves to dance and race around the room. Reading books is by far her most favorite past time and we read ALL DAY LONG. Hope everyone is able to enjoy Springtime! Hope to see the family soon.

EASTER WEEKEND

2009-04-11T21:22:00.002-05:00

What a fun day we had! Addie enjoyed her first egg hunt and actually "found" 6 eggs (one was given to her to be honest). She enjoyed looking for the "balls" even though it was in the 50's. It was so cold outside! Here is a picture with her best buds too. From Left - Jensen, Owen, Charlie, Addie, and Andrew. The only thing missing is Miss Thelma who keeps these little ones in the nursery several times a week. Happy Easter to everyone! He is RISEN! He is RISEN!

Lake Fun

2009-04-07T13:57:00.004-05:00

During our trip to south Alabama, we also enjoyed Gantt Lake and a little boat ride. Addie was not going anywhere with that big lifejacket on. She needs a little more neck to be able to wear it comfortably.

A Day at the Beach

2009-04-07T13:51:00.002-05:00

During the last week of March, Addie and I spent some time in south Alabama, and we were able to go to Destin for a day with my family. We enjoyed the sand and sun for about 15 minutes. :) Why? You may ask. IT WAS COLD!! Addie had to wear her hat, but we still got a few cute pictures of her first beach experience.

2009-03-18T10:55:00.002-05:00

Yes, we have hair. Addie enjoyed a new do in the bath tub the other night that I just had to share.

We are enjoying a beautiful sun-shiny day here in MS. Addie is playing in the yard with random sticks and rocks as I watch her from the swing - a very nice situation if you ask me. We have suffered thru a small virus this week BUT thankfully, her ear infections are gone!! Let's hope that continues.

We are trying to be patient and await one of our two grandmothers arrivals. She should be here in a couple of hours.

FISHY FISHY

2009-03-04T14:27:00.000-06:00

Have you ever seen a cuter fishy face? I doubt it.

One, Two, Three...

2009-02-23T13:57:00.002-06:00

It's a sad day in Greenwood, Mississippi. Addie has had a rash of ear infections since Thanksgiving. She has had three and we found out today that her third never completely went away. So what's the result? One shot today, one shot tomorrow, and one shot Wednesday... No fun! And it's Rocephin which stings like the dickens. What are the dickens?

Pray for our little one to be able to withstand the pain and get rid of her ear infections.

Next step... Tubes.

FOUND EM

2009-01-16T14:53:00.004-06:00

For those of you who haven't heard the wonderful news, I FOUND MY RINGS!!! I had put the metal thing you see back on the shelf and when I did, it grabbed my rings without me knowing it, and held them for over 3 weeks. I had no idea where my ring was until one day I was dusting and I pulled the thing off the shelf and my rings were laying behind it. WOW! What a blessing! We were going to file the insurance that week. Praise the LORD!!

Back Home

2009-01-16T14:34:00.003-06:00

Now that Christmas is over, we have settled in back home and Addie is doing all sorts of new things. She is using a sippee cup all the time now for milk which she still calls "Ma Ma," ad she also fed herself yesterday with her fork. A couple days ago, she fell asleep while she was in her highchair - I must have worn her out that morning. We have also started brushing her teeth. ALL 14 of them!!! She got 7 new teeth since we left for Christmas.

The picture of her sitting in her rocking chair very attentively is when I put in her first Barney DVD. She was convinced it was a book and wanted me to read it, then I played the DVD and she sat still except for clapping occasionally for the first 10 minutes. Thanks Grandadd

And the last picture was one I had to include... LOOK at those jugs! I know I will get in trouble for that one but I just had to.

FIRE PIT!!!

2009-01-16T14:29:00.002-06:00

My mom got me a fire pit for Christmas, and we have really enjoyed it. We have had smores a couple times and now no longer depend on our shredder for destroying classified documents (or bank statements). We have a box that we affectionately call the burn pile that we will empty upon our next fire night. Thanks Mom!

First BooBoo

2009-01-16T14:25:00.002-06:00

Our first major blood shed involved a busted lip on both sides and a popcorn tin. I think the popcorn tin won because Addie still has a little scar. She handled the pain well and was still able to "bub, bub, bub" while running her fingers over her lips. (That action is really hard to describe in words...)

Christmas in the Valley

2009-01-16T14:14:00.002-06:00

Christmas in the Valley was filled with great fun which included the Merry-Go-Round (Addie's second year running), Christmas Eve at the LeRoy's house, and a party with all the Lanettians. Again, sorry for the lack of pictures with Brad's side of the family. Love you though! :)

Christmas - Late but here

2009-01-16T14:02:00.003-06:00

Merry Christmas!! Although it is mid-January, there is nothing wrong with playing a little catch-up and showing just a few pictures from Christmas. We had a wonderful time with family and friends over the "break." Why is it that I still think of Christmas revolving around a school break when my schooling has been done for quite some time, Brad works and only uses vacation time, and we have no school-aged children? I think I will always call it a break... Addie enjoyed her great grandparents in the southern part of the great state of Alabama. (Sorry, we have no pictures of the other greats.)

Addie's Walking!!

2008-12-15T15:02:00.003-06:00

Addie is walking!! The video shows her longest trip across the den yet. We are very proud of her and excited about her new changes. She has also started jabbering and babbling a lot lately. She says "jabba, jabba, jabba and thub, thub, thub." We will try to get her on video talking but as soon as she sees the camera or laptop, she turns off the babbling. We will be home for Christmas soon and can't wait to see family and friends. Merry Christmas!!

Birthday Party #3

2008-12-05T21:29:00.002-06:00

PARADE DAY!! Many of you may not know that Addie was born on the night of the Christmas Parade last year, so naturally we had a birthday party here in MS for her on the night of the parade again. The parade is no ordinary parade here in Greenwood...Businesses close, schools have the mysterious "teach work day," and Brad gets off at lunch. It's a HUGE deal, it's a lot of fun, and it ends with fireworks.

I made Addie's birthday cake, and even though it resembled a lady's crocheted lap blanket, I was proud of it. We had a wonderful party with lots of friends and taco soup. YUMM! Thanks to everyone who came and helped us celebrate for the final time! And let me say, I enjoyed hearing the fireworks much better from my house than from the labor room if you get my point.

Birthday Party #2

2008-12-05T21:18:00.002-06:00

Surprise! Another Party!! This time, the party was at the Moreman's, and we tried the cake for a second time (no need for it to go to waste). Addie did dig into it a little bit, and Brad was able to feed her quite a bit later in the day. Addie helped her Papa clean up after the party by holding the dishwasher down. Afterward, her Daddy rewarded her with a ride around the living room.

On a side note, Brad decided to make green eggs and ham for breakfast as you can see. And I don't care what anyone says - they do not taste the same.

Birthday Party #1

2008-12-05T21:04:00.002-06:00

Addie turned ONE YEAR OLD on Sunday, November 30th. She had no idea of the surprises in store for her. We traveled to Alabama for the Thanksgiving holiday and to celebrate two birthdays - Addie's and our nephew Brandon's. Aunt Ladetra worked so hard and made a CareBear Cake for Addie to demolish. But sorry, Addie stuck one finger in it and was totally grossed out by the mess. This would be the first celebration followed by a couple others.

Thanksgiving was great! The food was amazing and so was the company - thanks for hosting Kurt and Ladetra!

Prayer Works

2008-11-19T13:39:00.003-06:00

Addie is finally using a Sippee Cup; however, the only one she will use is not Spill=Proof and the other day she took the top off and handed the cup to me. As you will also see, Addie was eating REAL food. As her birthday approaches so does the fact that she will soon need to be dependent on table food instead of formula. This fact makes me very anxious because Addie loves her formula and does not eat much table food at all. I had Bible Study yesterday, and my friend, Bea, prayed that Addie would have an appetite. So, at dinner last night, Brad put several things on her tray and SHE ATE!! She ate broccoli, cheese, potatoes, crackers, and a bean!! It was an answer to prayer and a reminder that GOD is in control of everything and there is nothing too small to pray about. AND a reward for those reading this entire post...Addie took her FIRST step yesterday! She should be getting up and going by Christmas.

Home Cooking

2008-11-19T13:34:00.003-06:00

I had the privilege of learning how to make cinnamon rolls from scratch from a wonderful lady in our church. My friend Tammy came too but she became the official Addie-holder during the lesson. I have already made my first batch of rolls, and they were great! I feel so Martha Stewart-ish except for the whole jail time experience.

Piano Time

2008-11-19T13:31:00.002-06:00

During Nana's last visit, Addie got a piano lesson. I don't think it sounded bad just because the piano needs tuning if you get my point. Maybe Nana can teach her how to play one day.

New Bow

2008-11-19T13:26:00.003-06:00

Look at my new bow and outfit. Carla couldn't wait to give it to me for my birthday, so I have already worn it to church. And as soon as Mommy irons it, I can wear it again...

Auburn vs. Ole Miss

2008-11-19T13:19:00.003-06:00

Auburn was defeated at the Ole Miss game in Oxford this year, but we were able to spend some time with good friends and catch up with old ones. Addie made the decision that anyone with a cell phone is her friend and that Alice really is as funny as everyone says. Thanks for a great Saturday everyone and War Eagle anyway!

Happy Fall!

2008-10-30T11:14:00.003-05:00

Look at our little pumpkin! Addie was not thrilled with the idea of turning into a pumpkin, but she complied for the most part. We had our Fall Festival last night at our church, and she was able to borrow this lil' pumpkin outfit - thanks Robin!

Cotton Queen

2008-10-19T21:55:00.003-05:00

What grandaddy would not be pleased with this picture? We took Addie out to the farm today to take some pictures in the cotton fields. Some friends of ours were nice enough to let us take some pictures at their farm and with their tractor. Addie was not in the best mood, but we managed to take a few cute shots. Life in the Delta... Just another day in high cotton.

Her Sunday Morning Outfit

2008-10-19T21:37:00.002-05:00

I do not know where in the world she gets these faces, but I say, "Keep em comin'." Addie was showing off her new outfit her Nana and Aunt Ladetra got for her. She had learned how to play Patty-Cake, so as you can see Addie is "throwing them in the pan." She looks so cute sitting in the rocking chair too - it was her Nana's. I wish everyone could have seen her this morning.

Smile

2008-10-19T21:33:00.003-05:00

Look at that smile! Addie had fun on our latest visit home to Alabama. We enjoyed getting to see everyone and spend some time with both families. Thanks to everyone for letting us drop in. We love you! (Thanks for the new outfit, Honey.)

Traveling in Style

2008-10-19T21:30:00.002-05:00

Addie was so excited to ride in her new car seat that faces forward. She looks like such a big girl in it. We thought this would solve all of our troubles while riding in the car, and it has helped some, but she is just not fond of traveling - period.

The Biggest Loser

2008-10-03T13:31:00.002-05:00

BRAD WON!! Brad is officially the "Biggest Loser" at Viking Range Corporation. After twelve weeks of competition, Brad rose to the top and grabbed a first place finish. He and nine other men joined together in an attempt to lose the most weight - Brad lost over 39 pounds!! His percentage of weight loss was almost 18%! We love you, Brad!! Congratulations!

This Morning

2008-09-24T16:24:00.003-05:00

"I've done it again. I'm so silly - I cannot keep my pajamas on at night. I like to wiggle and squirm and pull at least one arm out of my shirt. What will I do next?"

SwingKid

2008-09-24T16:20:00.003-05:00

New Swing! You should see this girl go... You can find her swinging almost every afternoon enjoying the nice Fall weather. She has fallen asleep several times but I try not to take it personally. Thanks Nana!

War Eagle!

2008-09-24T16:03:00.003-05:00

Addie's first Auburn ballgame - YEAH! She was able to share her first game with her Nana who also experienced her first Auburn game as well. This game was in Starkville, MS, against Mississippi State, and Addie had a great time! We left home around lunch time and met up with some friends there to tailgate. Addie made friends with everyone at the game and provided some entertainment for the crowd since there was not much to watch during the baseball - I mean, football game. Auburn won 3-2, and we made it home around 11:15 pm. Please notice Addie's orange bow - custom made and attached with toothpaste. I fought this idea but I have to admit it was pretty cute.

VANDALIZED

2008-09-15T11:12:00.002-05:00

We were utterly vandalized in every sense of the word. We are loners as Auburn fans in the great state of Mississippi and that statement is true in our church as well. Not only did our vehicle get trashed in the church parking lot - the security guard claims he didn't see a thing - our child, our own flesh and blood while minding her own business in the church nursery where we feel she is watched out for and loved on - she was dressed in a ridiculous outfit and persuaded to play with a mindless doll dressed in the same fashion. This all goes hand-in-hand with the garbage we found waving outside our very own home. These pictures were delivered to us by true scandals. As a friend of mine said, "It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for." Thanks for the fun Robin and Heidi - we want our AU flag back now.

New Pajamas

2008-09-10T21:15:00.005-05:00

Attention Attention! Addie's Nana (my mom) came to visit us today, and she brought Addie her first pair of pajamas. You know they don't make any that we have found yet for her size. She looks so sweet and comfy, but she hasn't quite figured out what those things on her arms are... Winter might be tough!

Time with Carla

2008-09-10T21:10:00.003-05:00

Let me introduce you to our MS babysitter - CARLA!! On Saturday, Brad and I were able to go to the MS State game with some good friends, and Carla offered to keep Addie all day long. We were so grateful to Carla and to the rest of the family for loving on Addie. During Addie's stay, she was in the floor playing with some toys and all of a sudden stopped playing and crawled over to her basket (I had packed all her belongings in a laundry basket). Addie turned the basket over, went through everything in it and pulled out a spoon and then a jar of baby food. Carla laughed and told her it was not time to eat then she glanced at the tentative schedule I had made for her and sure enough it was the exact time to eat. Some mock the schedule, but Addie and I like it!

Thank you LARLA! We love you and the family!

Weekend Extravaganza

2008-09-02T10:38:00.003-05:00

We also had surprise guests for the Labor Day weekend! The LeRoy's came on Saturday and spent some time with us in MS. We had a great time! Addie loved seeing family and having constant hugs and kisses and entertainment. Thanks for coming - we had a great time and miss you already!

2008-09-02T10:03:00.007-05:00

This weekend began with Addie's first high school football game

at Pillow Academy, the private school here in Greenwood.

She was a good sport even though it was very hot that night. "Miss" Amy and "Miss" Dawn held her almost the entire game - we didn't realize babysitters would be provided. Addie enjoyed clapping at everything, especially the cheerleaders. Pillow won the game - 54 - 0 - Congrats Coach Fair!

2008-08-28T09:31:00.002-05:00

Here is a quick video of Addie crawling. It is difficult to get her on camera because as soon as she sees the laptop - she heads straight for it. ENJOY!

Gone Bananas

2008-08-24T13:35:00.003-05:00

It's an overcast, lazy Sunday afternoon and I could not ask for better napping weather. Addie is asleep so the road is paved for me to head to sleepy-town. I just wanted to post about her "Banana Experience" yesterday while Brad was away.

I gave her a small chunk of banana, and she looked at it - surprised that for once I was actually encouraging her to put something in her mouth. She took two bites with her cute little teeth, and then decided to squish the rest in the palm of her hand. The banana did not stand a chance and came goo-ing out between all of her fingers. Needless to say she refused to eat anymore and from then on enjoyed the sound of squished banana in her hand the rest of meal time.

2008-08-21T18:24:00.001-05:00

Addie just wanted to show off her jumping skills and her new wave.

Olympics

2008-08-20T11:09:00.003-05:00

Addie has been really enjoying the Olympics these days! She is definitely a Michael Phelps fan, but she also loves Bob Costas! She could be quite the gymnast with her strong arms and legs...

Addie's Review

2008-08-20T10:02:00.003-05:00

Welcome to our blog! I have finally conformed to everyone's demands to create a blog of our family. To catch you up on the last 3/4 of a year, here's a quick review.

Addie Kathryn Moreman was born on November 30, 2007. She was 7 lbs and 8 ounces. She has truly changed our lives and what a blessing! Addie is now almost 9 months old and weighs about 20 pounds. She is pulling up on everything, crawling everywhere, eating Stage 2 food, waving "bye-bye," saying "bye-bye" every now and then, shaking her head when she doesn't want anymore food, and FINALLY sleeping through the night (9 nights in a row so far).

A note about the parents, Brad and I are doing well. We are adjusting to life with one income. I became an official stay-at-home mom about 2 months ago, and Brad is busy working at Viking Range Corporation here in MS. He works as an Industrial Designer for them.

I will update as frequently as I can and post pictures and videos as I figure all this stuff out.