Christmas Holidays-- Part 1

There are SO many pictures from Christmas that I am going to break it up into 3 posts. These pictures were taken on the days leading up to Christmas :) Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning still to come....

Campbell's 1st Candy Cane-- thanks Daddy!

Looks like someone had alittle too much fun playing with Campbell in her playpen... yep! that's RJ!

C loved being on Uncle Will's shoulders


Cam loving on her Honey and Pepe'

Uncle Will said no more pictures. What?! Are you joking?!? Do I take a lot of pictures?? ha

Beautiful Honey deciding on what to cook up next.

C LOVES dogs!

RJ, C and Uncle Will

Sweet Sweet Ruby! I love this lady. She's been our nanny/housekeeper since I was ONE! Amber and Will weren't even here yet. She's my 2nd mama!

Uncle Will. Look what he's looking at! :) BTW, my WHOLE family makes funny of me about having this blog. They always ask if the picture is "blog worthy?" Keep it coming you guys! Someday Campbell is going to love it, I just know it!

11 Month Letter

Campbell,
Another month gone. Time seems to pass so fast now that you are around. I really don't remember life before you. I mean, it's crazy how much you have changed our lives in a positive way in such a short time. Everything is better now that you are here! Your daddy and I feel so unbelievably blessed.

Sleeping wise this month was a toughy. You were waking up around 3am every night (sometimes twice a night). I felt like a walking zombie. How did I ever do it those first couple of months? Of yea, my parents and sister were here to help! You have been cutting teeth (your 1 year molars) and I also think you were having some seperation anxiety. I would go into your room and comfort you (sometimes giving you a bottle even though the pediatrican said not to). You just wanted me to hold you and rock you and then everything was okay.

You have become so bashful lately (it started back a couple of months ago). You love to bury your head in my chest when someone starts talking to you that you don't know. It's adorable. You just smile really big and wrap your little fingers around my arm like you are telling me to protect you. I love it.

You still don't have any hair but oh well. I keep putting headband and bows on you so no one mistakes you for a boy.. ha ha You are so petite. No one ever guesses your age right. I haven't met one stranger that hasn't thought you were about 5 months (sigh). When I tell them you are 11 months about to be 1 year they can't believe it! Sorry girl. You got my genes.

We have been trying more and more finger foods thanks to Jen. Your daddy laughs because I go over to Jen's for "lessons". She shows me the ropes since I'm so worried I will mess something up for you. I can really tell you love being independent and getting to pick up your own food. You are starting to eat less and less baby food and are down to only (3) 6 oz bottles a day-- 8am, 2pm, 7pm. You love avocados, bread, peas, chicken, and your puffs to name a few.

You aren't walking yet but it's coming any day now!! You stand by yourself for about 3 or 5 seconds and then fall. You are constantly pulling yourself up on everything and trying to push all your toys across the room (walker and strollers). You are really fast at crawling too.

You know the word "no" and "careful". You usually stop what you are doing and look up at me with your beautiful big blue eyes. I can already tell you are a *bit* stubborn-- wonder who you got that from?? You are really talking up a storm these days. When your daddy walks in the room you say dada. He's eating it up! You also said mama the day before Christmas Eve-- a very proud moment for me! :)

Sitting down to write your letters has really gotten hard. You go go go all day that the evening time is the only time to get things done (and do a little r&r). I have really been trying to stay on top of your letters, this blog and your baby book. Hopefully someday it will all pay off.

Happy 11 Months Campbell! We love you so much my heart hurts sometimes :)

Love,
Mommy & Daddy

17.4 oz
27 inches

RJ's 31st Birthday & Christmas with the Moses'

RJ's birthday is 3 days after Christmas so we celebrated both Christmas and birthday together this year with his parents and Elizabeth and Brian.

Happy Birthday RJ!

Happy Happy Birthday Robert John! :)

We love you!

(even though you don't read our blog.. ha)

Love,

Ash, Cam, & Addy

My Christmas Angel

Campbell-- 10 months, 2 weeks

Merry Christmas--Our 1st Family Christmas Card

Campbell- 11 months, 5 days

Merry Christmas to Me! LOL

FINALLY! The only thing on my Christmas list (okay, maybe there were a "few" more items on that list) but this was the BIGGEST came true today. Campbell has been saying Dada for some time now. I know babies usually say Dada first blah blah blah but as a mom I can't help but to be a little hurt. I mean, I'M the one that carried her for 10 months, got pricked all the time, got cut open, feed and bath her everyday and wake up with her in the middle of night... not so much Dada if you know what I mean.

I swear to you that she said Mama at the beginning but RJ thinks I was just dreaming it. LOL Maybe so. I guess I just wanted to hear that sweet little voice call me Mama. Anyway, yesterday at lunch Campbell looked up at me as I was feeding her and said MAMA! As loud and as clear as possible!!! YAY! The best part, everyone heard it-- my dad, brother, Ruby, and RJ were all sitting at the table. We all stopped and looked at each other like, "Did she just say what I think she just said?" Oh yes indeed! Crystal clear! She continued to say MAMA over and over and over! My heart melts when I hear that sweet little Christmas Angel say Mama and reach for me to pick her up. Best. Christmas. Present. Ever! Merry Christmas to ME!!!! :)

(p.s. If your looking for me, I'll be on Cloud 9!)

Campbell- 11 months, 3 days

Quad Style Birthday!

A couple of weeks ago, Campbell's BFF Gracie & her brothers (& Campbell's future boyfriends) Landon, Parker and Kale turned 2! The party was at Chucky Cheese and was a blast. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough to get any pictures of the birthday quads!

Carter, Amy, me (top of C's head) Jenn & Madelyn

me, C and Leah

Yes, that is Marcel in the booth trying to catch tickets!! ha ha

This is what RJ did the WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE!! Him, Marcel, Karim & John Paul were like kids in a candy store! I looked up and they were having a basketball "shot off" at one point--- BOYS!

Sweet Pea

The Campbell's and their mommas!

Sweet Campbell Guess is 3 months older than my Campbell and it absolutely a DOLL! What do you expect though-- look at her pretty momma! :)


Campbell- 10 months, 2 weeks

Happy 11 Months Birthday Beautiful!

Deep Thoughts...

This Christmas season is bittersweet. Sweet? Because it's Campbell's very 1st Christmas and I feel so unbelievably blessed to have this sweet, healthy, happy buddle of JOY!!! I love her SO much. Sad? Because I know some special people I love will be celebrating their 1st Christmas without their 'Joy' or struggling through hard times.

As many of you know, my grandfather and close family friend both passed away suddenly this year. As much as my mom and her best friend put on a brave face in front of others, I know they are hurting. We all miss them so much. Losing loved ones is hard, whether it's your 80 year old father or 24 year old son. The holidays just don't seem as joyous without them. It's just a part of life. BUT, what I choice to focus on is where they are now! Sitting and talking with Jesus! Hearing all the wonderful stories first hand! Meeting up with other loved ones and feeling no pain. Glorious, happy days for them and THIS makes my heart smile. that's what I want to think about!!

My BFF and sweetest friend I know, Ashley Rhodes is also facing an uphill battle. Her dad, Charles, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig disease this summer (right after Ash got engaged by Mr. Perfect aka Kelly). If you know anything about ALS you know how horrible of a disease it is! Ash and her adorable sisters are taking care of their dad but I know it's taking a toll on all of them. Please pray for a miracle for Charles!

I found out recently that 2 friends (young friends) I went through teaching with are battling cancer. I ask you to remember my friend Tomika Gamble and her 4 year old son, Isaiah, in your prayers. Isaiah has diagnosed with a rare cancer this January (around Campbell's birthday). Tomika was 3 months pregnant at the time with their 2nd child. 4 years old seems so young to be dealing with such a horrific disease. It breaks my heart. I won't go into all the details but you can follow Isaiah on Layla Grace foundation page. He's an absolute precious little boy! http://laylagrace.org/empowerment/preparing-for-chemo—round-1/

My other teaching friend, Sarah Chidgey, is only 29 years old and also has a rare Stage 4 cancer. Her blog is http://sarahchidgey.blogspot.com/. Sarah is one of the sweetest, funniest, most caring people I knew in class. Never met a stranger. Please pray for healing for both Isaiah and Sarah.

The prayer list is endless it seems like these days. Last week I went to St. Luke's because one of my cousins' husband, Phillip, had a heartache and needed triple bypass heart surgery. He's doing much better now but St. Luke's is such a sad place especially at Christmas. Another cousin's husband, David (same family) has been battling kidney cancer for two years now and is exhausted and so tired of the fight. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/DavidVeasey/journal

Finding out about their struggles with cancer and diseases has really made me drop to my knees and thank God for my healthy baby girl and family. I can't tell you how many times I have broken down and cried lately missing my loved ones and seeing the struggles my friends are going through. It just hits me and before I know it I'm balling my eyes out in the aisle at the grocery store because something triggered me. I know this is something that so many people I don't know are going through every day-- sickness, death, suffering. It makes me want to help others more, hold Campbell tighter, and not complain about the little things in life. It really puts everything into perspective. You really never know when something like this will happen and turn your world upside down. You just have to have faith in Jesus Christ and cherish every moment you are given with your loved ones.

I leave you with this...

1 Chronicles 29:11 "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all."

First Baptist Days

Cammie and I ran up to my old teaching stomping grounds a couple of weeks ago. It was SO good to see everyone. Man I miss my kiddos, kiddo's parents and my fellow teaching buddies!!! But I love every minute I get to spend with my sweet baby.

Aunt Ash :) Danielle and Miss C

Aunt Ash showers C with waaaayyyy to many gifts :) Love you!

Thao (my kindergarten teaching buddy) and Campbell

Campbell 10 months, 1 week old

Walking (with assistance)

Walking with assistance from Ashley Moses on Vimeo.

I bought Campbell this walker this past weekend and she LOVES it! My mom and I tried to buy it for her about a month ago but it was sold out and I never got around to getting it again until today. I knew she needed it (long overdue). We took a couple of videos. I have to admit, I couldn't share the 1st video-- RJ was filming and I was crying. I just can't believe she's big enough to be pushing a walker!!! Time is flying!!!! =(

Campbell- 10 months, 2 weeks

Moses' Annual Christmas Party

Here are a couple of pictures from our party last night. It was SO MUCH FUN! I wish I would have gotten my *new* camera out sooner to get more pictures of everyone, but here are some of my favorite people :) A great group!

I LOVE these girls!! --- Laura, Ash, Jenn, Lane & Amy

Angie & JP

Lane & Johnny

The Newlyweds under the Mistletoe

My Bestie :)

RJ laughs because I talk to these 3 (plus Jenn) each about a million times a day! ha ha

The Katy Taylor boys--- RJ, Marcel & Jason

Kelly & Johnny

Ash & Lane

Michael & Jennifer

Laura & Angie

Crazy James Patrick Charles Johnston Warren (and yes, that is his FULL name!)

JP & Jason

Okay, these 2 are ridiculous! They sat on the "love seat" and giggled like school boys! Laura and I sat giggling at them! They go waaaayyyyy back (and remind us of the good ole days all the time!) LOL

JP & Angie

Beautiful Lollie :)

Sassy Ash

Energetic Jenn

Sweet Amy

The One and Only :)

I played around with my new camera before the party-- I'm loving it! It's being to look alot like Christmas around here.... :)

Campbell's Christmas Tree

Mistletoe

I still love my diamonds I did myself after we moved in about 5 years ago... I never get tired of looking at them :) I loved them so much I put them in Campbell's nursery too! :)

Our Christmas Tree (and Campbell's many gifts already) Usually there is a gate around the tree in case your wondering why she hasn't destroyed the tree.