Happy Late Easter!!

Sorry this post is so delayed!! Our sweet, truly amazing, and VERY fast paced little girl is officially walking so she keeps us pretty busy. We had such a relaxing, fun, and enjoyable Easter! Jeremy and I had so much fun watching Briley's attempt to hunting eggs. Once she found her first one, she was DONE!!! She had such a good time and LOVED opening her TWO easter baskets from the easter bunny!! Here are just a few pics.

A Lookback at the Past 7 months!! at OneTrueMedia.com

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I know... It's been 7 months!!!

Well I thought I would attempt to get a post in considering the fact I haven't done so in 7 months. Wow... does time fly or what?! We are enjoying our time with Briley so much that it does not seem like a year has gone by. Looking back on these months... I am realizing how much our angel has changed. Over the past year, her personality has really grown. She has developed into an amazingly sweet, totally lovable, always cheerful little girl!!! Her smiling face just makes your heart melt!! Seeing her experience all her firsts is extremely rewarding to Jeremy and I! Briley has mastered crawling, saying "Mama" & "Dada," waving Bye Bye, and here recently taking her first steps! Yes, she is walking... as a matter of fact... she wants to walk EVERYWHERE and if you don't let her, her Prissy self throws witty bitty fits--Well not so little fits but tantrums... loud, screaming tantrums! As of right now.. I think the tantrums are cute :) Briley's loves are: bananas, milk, reading books, bubble baths, green beans, walking behind her stroller, riding in her pink car, playing in her room with her Mommy & Daddy before bed, grilled cheeses, peanut butter/jelly sandwiches, apple butter, and here recently--potato salad!!
As for her first Christmas... well, she loved getting her new toys but could care less that Mommy took all that time to very neatly wrap each and every one of her gifts. She had no desire in opening her presents. Note to self: next year there will be NO wrapping paper involved. Now for her 1st birthday... Can we say OVERBOARD!! I must admit, Alyssa and I had too much fun planning and decorating for her party. Her day was perfect and could not have gone any better. Seeing Briley surrounded by people who love her so much was worth every penny. As I sit here and type all this to you, I am realizing the importance of cherishing each and every moment with our daughter!!! Time is flying by way to fast not too. Hope you enjoy the slide show I made. It's very long cause again... I haven't posted in 7 months!! To Aunt Beth: I promise I will post at least once of month!!!! Love you all.

Briley is now 7 months!

Can you believe Briley Renee is now 7 months? It is so scary to see time fly by as fast as it is. She is growing up WAY to fast! We went for her 6 month checkup recently. She is developing as expected. She weighs 16.5 pounds (50th percentile); 27 3/4in. tall (90th percentile); and has a 17in. head circumference (75th percentile). Things our little Miss Priss is doing: ~grabbing things within her reach~switching toys from hand to hand~giggling~sitting up without help but only for a few seconds~eating Stage 2 babyfood~bouncing in her jumper~becoming more aware of her surroundings~smiles when she sees a familiar face~pulls her bows off her head~drools constantly...I think we will have some wittle teeth soon!
Being a mother has taught me so many things! Over the past 7 months I have learned to be more patient and to never take anything for granted. Briley has helped me realize not to stress over the small stuff. I now cherish each & every minute with our little bundle of joy, even the wee hours of the morning!! Being a parent is one of the most amazing & rewarding gifts God has ever given me!! I am so blessed to wake up each and every morning to a healthy, smiling baby's face. People have always said there is no better love than the love of a child. Being a mommy now I can say... YES THAT IS TRUE!!! And now... of course... I have to post some pics from this past couple of months!!