Project Nursery: Done...Finally!

I have finally completed sweet Audrie's nursery. I am only 4 months late....better late than never? I have to say it is my favorite room in the house. Mainly due to it being the only one decorate fully. Either way....it is finished.

The rocking chair and homemade curtains by Grammy

An Audrie size rocking chair

The changing station

Top of the dresser. I think the cow lamp is so cute!

The little baby on the moon is very special. My big brother, Luke, picked that out to hang on the hospital door for when I was born. Picture hanging is a belly picture...the flash kind of messed this shot up, but you get the jest of it.

The last addition to the room was the "Audrie" canvases.
The room is truly hers now!
Love you sweet baby girl!

Speaking of baby girl....she is sick. She has RSV, which can be pretty serious for babies and young children. We are giving her breathing treatments twice a day. I hope she gets better quickly!

A New Year... A Fresh Start

Our little girl is constantly growing. She is now actually playing and grabbing toys.

She doesn't hate tummy time as much anymore. She is much stronger with holding her head up. She is now attempting to roll over. She is 3/4 way there.

3 Years of Wedded Bliss
Then.....

Now....

Marriage is such a wonderful blessing. I count my lucky stars for God bringing Michael in my life. I look forward to many more years with him. LOVE YOU PEANUT!

A Baby Dedication

On January 16, 2010, we had Audrie's church baby dedication. It is a Sunday were our congregation celebrates on the new babies and new members of the previous year. Also, the church is requested to join in the spiritual upbringing of all the new little one.
"It take a village to raise a child."

Audrie's Meme gave her this beautiful gown to wear.

Too bad she got a stomach bug and couldn't come :(

Of course, there had to be decorations....

The service at church...

Family pics

Audrie's godmother, Emmylou, and Auntie Ashley came too! There is not a doubt this little girl is loved.

Our precious nephew, Preston playing

Aunt Sissy, Kate, and Preston

4 month photos

2010 was a wonderful year-God gave us Audrie. You can get any better than that. Mine and Michael's world has completely transformed from just the two of us to being parents. There is no greater responsibility than raising a child. By all means, we are not doing this alone. Our family and friends are our support system. As Michael calls them our "bungee chords." We thank all of you for your love and support. I like to think of each new year as a fresh start. As you know, I don't believe in new year's resolutions. Mainly because people never seem to follow through with them. Or....I know that I don't. I do believe in reaching goals. So, I have a new year word, CONTENTMENT. My focus for 2011 is to be content. So many people are always wanting more and more. We are told by society this is the American dream. But is it? Or...is the American dream what you make it? I feel as though I am living my American dream. I have loving husband, beautiful daughter, amazing family and friends, my health, a job and most importantly a God who loves me unconditionally. What else could I possibly long for? So, 2011 is to be filled with the feeling of contentment.

"Over the River and Through the Woods".....Christmas 2010

How can I start off describing Christmas 2010? It was absolutely AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL!

Our first Christmas with our sweet baby girl and Santa's first visit to the Case house!

There was lots of eating, opening presents, traveling, but most importantly spending time with family and friends. But speaking of traveling....

We started of at Byhalia, MS where the Cantrell family lives! We arrive to a feast cooking :) No complaints there! There was turkey, potatoes, and asparagus. One word: YUM! The company wasn't so bad either. Just kidding. We always love getting to spend time with my brother's family. Mom and Benny arrived shortly after we did. Kate, my niece, is so entertaining to watch. Way better than television. She is all over the place. It was her first year to really start enjoying opening presents, which she passed out to everyone. She is a smart girl!

I always enjoy some snuggle time with my girl.

Present time!

Grammy and PopPop with their grandchildren.

Can you say mini-Michael Case?

After Byhalia, MS we headed to Tremont, MS for my dad's side of the family. We ate lunch and visited with everyone.

Granny holding her name-sake :)
Audrey and Audrie
LOOK at that grin. I think she likes her Aunt Jan!

Madison and Ethan were there too. Madison was a natural holding Preston and Audrie!

Audrie and NinaBelle

Four generations:
1st Audrey Thorn Cantrell
2nd Larry Q Cantrell
3rd Katie Cantrell Case
4th Audrie Louise Case

Next, we drove onto Tupelo, MS to Aunt Hilda's for dinner, which was soup and sandwiches.
I love my little niece :)

Our branch of the Tally family tree

We finally made it home! Audrie was worn out.

On Christmas Eve, we went over to Michael's parent's house. Audrie got to meet her Uncle Brandon and Aunt Heather for the first time! It was so good getting to see them.

All of the Case crew

Audrie got some precious ornaments this year.
One from her Meme

One from Aunt Sissy and Uncle Luke

...and one from my good friend, Cassie V.

Pic of our last real tree. Michael did a good job picking it out.

Christmas Day

Audrie must have been really good in her first 3 months. Santa loaded her up...with a little help from Meme and Grammy

Playing on Christmas morning

The Cases came over for lunch and to see the loot. I fixed a big pot of potato soup. (Thanks Aunt Jen and Aunt Hilda for the recipe.)

Audrie with her Pawpaw

The Cantrells came for a short visit. Luke had a get-together with his old high school buddies. We were just glad they could stay with us :)

Audrie playing with Kate

I believe this is a beginning of a forever friendship.

On December 28th, Michael turned 27! We are getting closer and closer to 30. Happy late birthday Peanut!