Sorry its been so long

Well, once again it has been a while since we have posted anything. Unfortunately, I am just placing a quick post and will have to try and put some pictures up tomorrow.

It has been an extremely busy month for Melanie, Jade and myself. The first full week of August I was able to take some vacation time and we had a great week as a family. Mostly we got some much needed rest. We did make a short trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed the drive.

Well, I hope that this quick post finds you and your families well. I look forward to posting again soon.

Special Time With Family

Chad went on a business trip last week, so Jade and I went to spend time with Grandma & Grandpa Lefevre (my dad & step mom). We had a great time! Jade was taken with Grandpa's beard. She was grabbing and pulling at it.

Cuddle time. She just started doing this in the last week. It is so adorable.

This is cuddle time with Papaw Mitchell who missed Jade very much while we were in VA.

Here is Jade sporting the new outfit the Grandma Lefevre bought her. It has ladybugs embroidered on it. She looked precious in it; however, my opinion may be biased.

Last but definitely not least we spent lots of quality bonding time with Grandma Lefevre. She was so delighted to have us, and we had such a wonderful time with her.

Toes, Etc.

Here it is folks the update you have been waiting for. I am sorry it has been so long. Someone should have told me that the speed of time doubles when you have a little one. Where does the time go!


Well, we have now discovered the toes. When I watch her I realize how much I miss the simple things of life. She still looks at her hands and now her toes with utter amazement that they are hers! We serve a mighty God!!

These are just a couple of pics I really liked. The first one is Jade playing in her high chair. She has no clue what the thing is really for, but will know in the next couple of weeks. We are about to hit the 6 month mark and with that she will start on solid food. The last picture here is Jade demonstrating her newly found obsession with faces. She loves to grab noses and rub cheeks.

Independence Day

Here is daddy and his little patriotic princess.


Aren't we festive! she loved holding the flag, although she did try to put it in her mouth which I informed her was very unpatriotic.



Close up of a meditative look.


Nobody cares about her, she gets absolutely no attention, don't you feel so bad for her? Haha :)

Hope all of you have a wonderful Independence Day!

More Pictures of Jade

Jade's newest amazing discovery! Her toes! It is incredible to watch her learn about the things around her, and see how intrigued she is about the simple things of life.


Daddy took this picture of his little princess. They have so much fun together!


Best buds. This is Jade and Katie Troell bonding. The Troells were here to visit just a few weeks ago, and did us the great honor of staying with us. We are so thankful to God for their friendship.


Chad had a week of vacation, part of which we took his Mamaw and went to Atlanta to visit Aunt Carol and her kids. This Mamaw with two of the great grandchildren.


This is Jade and her second cousin (twice removed I think:)) Maddie is Chad's cousin's daughter so whatever that happens to be. haha

We are doing well. Chad is keeping busy with work, while I keep busy at home. I am working from home as a Senior Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics and am enjoying being at home with Jade.

Thanks for visiting us on our blog. I will post more as soon as possible.

The Wake Up Process

Here we have stage one of the wake up process. "Would guys just go away and leave me alone!"


"I told you all to quit taking my picture and let me rest!"


"Ok, fine I will just ignore you, and see if that works."

Memorial Day

We are so grateful to God for Jade. She is a delight to us each day.

Here is Jade hanging out on Memorial Day. She and Seth were buddies for the day. Seth is grandson of Tonia my father-in-law's girl friend.

We must spend that quality time with Papaw Mitchell. We underwent a wardrobe change, but only out of necessity. :)


Cool shades!! She actually keeps these on pretty good. They were a gift with one of the outfits we got from one of the families in the church.