tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15471621875673033622024-03-13T03:33:56.255-07:00McClain ClanI've decided to join the blogging world. It's the easiest way to keep all our friends and family informed with our daily lives and also a sort of therapy for me!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-11464901359499312622010-12-17T05:40:00.000-08:002010-12-17T05:54:42.255-08:00Bye Bye!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQtpER1EXfI/AAAAAAAAAtI/zdOG91WC4-4/s1600/4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2B2010%2B003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQtpER1EXfI/AAAAAAAAAtI/zdOG91WC4-4/s320/4th%2Bof%2BJuly%2B2010%2B003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551646487890648562" border="0" /></a><br />Bye, Bye Baby Food......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQtpfg81SmI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/RtGzndzjHSE/s1600/reese%2B14%2Bmonths%2B026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQtpfg81SmI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/RtGzndzjHSE/s320/reese%2B14%2Bmonths%2B026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551646955806214754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hello Spaghetti!!<br /><br />Reese is officially on solids and is enjoying peas, carrots, fish, bananas, pineapple, mashed potatoes, pasta, bread, crackers, hummus, cheese, etc. I am so excited to see if the solids help improve the reflux. So far, it has been improving so we shall see. My little baby is all grown up!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-75297893526354694552010-12-11T12:03:00.000-08:002010-12-11T12:11:22.601-08:00Happy Feet!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQPatAuR4SI/AAAAAAAAAsg/rbVpzH3hHh0/s1600/happy-feet-movie.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TQPatAuR4SI/AAAAAAAAAsg/rbVpzH3hHh0/s320/happy-feet-movie.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549519632673661218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the new favorite around our house these days! Grace asks for Happy Feet all day long!!!!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-62162315795739057852010-12-11T11:33:00.001-08:002010-12-11T11:57:16.986-08:00Catching up....There is so much going on that life is passing me by way too fast! I can not believe that Christmas is only 2 weeks away. I still feel like it was yesterday we were headed to the beach on the weekends. Now it feels like 10 pm at 5:30 pm because it is pitch black before we even sit down to dinner! <br /><br />Let me see if I can catch you up on the girls in a few sentences!<br /><br />After a very long bout of different illnesses (pneumonia, 105 three day fever,& teething) I am very happy that Reese is feeling back to normal. Reese now has 5 teeth, is crawling (army style) all around the house and is getting into everything, has 5 words, waves hi and bye (a different wave for both), can sign "all gone", give kisses, and can hold her own against a very aggressive, hands on bigger sister! I can not believe she is nearly 15 months old. We recently had pictures done and she is a total camera ham! She is our sunshine and we are so excited to watch her grow and meet new milestones every day!<br /><br />Grace has also had a rough few months. She had strep throat, high fever & cough, this past week dealt with pink eye, and then last night to top it off she fell off the sofa and hit her head on the brick fireplace. She now has a very large cut and bruise on her right temple. She is tough though. Her vocabulary blows me away. I knew Speech was going to pay off and now she repeats everything and speaks in full sentences. She is finally in her big girl bed and every morning comes running in to our room and says "Wake Up Mommy, Wake up Daddy!" If we don't comply she turns on the stereo full blast and starts to dance around to get our attention. What a great way to wake up every morning!! <br /><br />Baby Adiya will be 2 months old on Dec. 20th. She is super cute with big chipmunk cheeks. She is hanging out at my house as we speak. She was having a rough time with reflux but was recently put on Axid and that seems to be helping. Grace and Reese LOVE her to pieces and I'm so excited that they get to grow up near one another. This will be her 1st Christmas and the 3rd First Christmas in a row for the kids in our family...if that makes sense? <br /><br />I have been a blog slacker and one of my new years resolution is to get back into it. But for now I hope this has helped to catch you up on the exciting lives of the McClain Clan! :)Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-82359921678931003192010-11-27T20:26:00.000-08:002010-11-27T20:40:22.049-08:00CrushI do believe my little girl is growing up! Isn't 13 months too soon to have a crush???<br /><br />Reese thinks to herself: "I just want to touch his hair....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHbDCjbP9I/AAAAAAAAAsY/O0W6GdhjoEc/s1600/Nov.%2B2010%2B006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHbDCjbP9I/AAAAAAAAAsY/O0W6GdhjoEc/s320/Nov.%2B2010%2B006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544453461541339090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />...and give him hugs! But what I really want.......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHa35pwvqI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/grL2-EfTNkc/s1600/Nov.%2B2010%2B004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHa35pwvqI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/grL2-EfTNkc/s320/Nov.%2B2010%2B004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544453270173433506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />.....is a big kiss!!!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHamarf-nI/AAAAAAAAAsI/ybbbW84__ME/s1600/Nov.%2B2010%2B007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TPHamarf-nI/AAAAAAAAAsI/ybbbW84__ME/s320/Nov.%2B2010%2B007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544452969801448050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jack is adorable so there is no surprise that Reese loves him so much! Thanks Jack for being such a good sport! It's good you are getting use to it now as I'm sure there will be many more girls over the years who will also share Reese's "crush"! :)Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-45859971461440388982010-10-25T14:02:00.000-07:002010-10-25T14:07:50.680-07:00Sisters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMXxk_UCbUI/AAAAAAAAAsA/7kcEuktHfn8/s1600/sisters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMXxk_UCbUI/AAAAAAAAAsA/7kcEuktHfn8/s320/sisters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532093335067585858" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost"</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" > ~Marion C. Garretty</span></div>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-68863524304472692092010-10-22T20:54:00.000-07:002010-10-22T21:04:12.397-07:00Breath Taking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJepMtN61I/AAAAAAAAAr4/V6x7bHlkjZo/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+086.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJepMtN61I/AAAAAAAAAr4/V6x7bHlkjZo/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531087354242919250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love you Grace Brennan! You make me a better person and your strength inspires me! I am so proud to be your mommy! Your beauty is breath taking and your personality is astounding! I can't believe 2 1/2 years ago tonight you were given to me by our gracious Lord!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-49427243310989775592010-10-22T20:33:00.000-07:002010-10-22T20:46:41.670-07:00Adiya Monroe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZD79ZCzI/AAAAAAAAAq4/Ay4OY5-ugBw/s1600/adiya2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZD79ZCzI/AAAAAAAAAq4/Ay4OY5-ugBw/s320/adiya2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531081216534055730" border="0" /></a><br />My beautiful niece, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Adiya</span> Monroe, made her way in to this world on Wed. Oct. 20, 2010. She came 3 1/2 weeks early and she came fast! We are so excited and thrilled to add another baby girl to our family. Bethany did AMAZING. She had a difficult delivery as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Adiya</span> was posterior or "sunny side up". She weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and 20 inches long. I had the amazing opportunity to be present at her birth and it is something I will always remember.<br /><br />Grace and Reese were very excited to meet their cousin. Grace calls her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">appledye</span>. She was so sweet and giving her kisses. We can't wait for her to come home and love on her some more.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZWLBgmJI/AAAAAAAAArA/-XHmok3OcPw/s1600/Adiya+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZWLBgmJI/AAAAAAAAArA/-XHmok3OcPw/s320/Adiya+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531081529815505042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZjn0DJOI/AAAAAAAAArI/d5aGBYhisF4/s1600/Adiya+023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZjn0DJOI/AAAAAAAAArI/d5aGBYhisF4/s320/Adiya+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531081760881976546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZx0tlbII/AAAAAAAAArQ/HiTRyKQzND8/s1600/Adiya+019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZx0tlbII/AAAAAAAAArQ/HiTRyKQzND8/s320/Adiya+019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531082004862692482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZ6xShJWI/AAAAAAAAArY/P6oiybSUwVI/s1600/Adiya+035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJZ6xShJWI/AAAAAAAAArY/P6oiybSUwVI/s320/Adiya+035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531082158562682210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJaFi-GjVI/AAAAAAAAArg/BJzhHGXgAfQ/s1600/Adiya+038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJaFi-GjVI/AAAAAAAAArg/BJzhHGXgAfQ/s320/Adiya+038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531082343697517906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Congrats to Andy and Bethany! May God bless your little family and may you she bring you so much joy, love, and happiness! You guys are awesome parents and she is blessed to have you. God is good!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJaRmIer9I/AAAAAAAAAro/Zer2P1glRnc/s1600/smooth.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMJaRmIer9I/AAAAAAAAAro/Zer2P1glRnc/s320/smooth.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531082550704779218" border="0" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-30819811557648902532010-10-21T18:57:00.001-07:002010-10-21T19:04:20.823-07:00My little pumpkins...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDxDklRQTI/AAAAAAAAAqw/8PvmvpNBNEg/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDxDklRQTI/AAAAAAAAAqw/8PvmvpNBNEg/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530685386072867122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDw560AWEI/AAAAAAAAAqo/4cTXkB8Brcc/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDw560AWEI/AAAAAAAAAqo/4cTXkB8Brcc/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530685220241561666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwqQItwLI/AAAAAAAAAqg/tJ0VznQpWEE/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwqQItwLI/AAAAAAAAAqg/tJ0VznQpWEE/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530684951087661234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwgGykBpI/AAAAAAAAAqY/9vFDbloGXnA/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+044.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwgGykBpI/AAAAAAAAAqY/9vFDbloGXnA/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530684776780138130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwUEDyB4I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/kB0CzuqmWEA/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+063.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwUEDyB4I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/kB0CzuqmWEA/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530684569888622466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwKnWPGEI/AAAAAAAAAqI/x3zRZG6o-M0/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+076.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDwKnWPGEI/AAAAAAAAAqI/x3zRZG6o-M0/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+076.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530684407562573890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDv6u1lwGI/AAAAAAAAAqA/tPpfyiGIYTE/s1600/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+102.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TMDv6u1lwGI/AAAAAAAAAqA/tPpfyiGIYTE/s320/Taylor+Farms+Pumpkin+Patch+2010+102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530684134695223394" border="0" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-74972756757833177442010-10-15T10:38:00.001-07:002010-10-15T10:42:30.890-07:00October is National Down Sydrome Awareness Month!!I'm not sure why the Lord chose to bless me with such a happy, beautiful little girl and why she was born with an extra chromosome. However, I do feel like there needs to be more awareness to ensure more acceptance for my daughter in this world.<br /><br />Please take a few moments to watch this heart warming video that gives some pretty amazing facts about Down Syndrome. Pass it along so that we can educate everyone and make this a better world for individuals with Down Syndrome.<br /><br /><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 225pt;" width="300" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 225pt;" width="300"><tbody><tr style="height: 18pt;" height="24"> <td class="xl67" style="height: 18pt; width: 225pt;" width="300" height="24">October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Method. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SogwYuigQwk">Click here</a> for more information.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-49420193506865524072010-09-27T17:46:00.001-07:002010-09-27T18:55:35.357-07:00Sweet Tweets from Reese!!!My baby girl is going to be 1 year old on September 29, 2010! It's hard to believe that she has grown from this....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE8rLktV9I/AAAAAAAAAoU/LP3EPaYhIdQ/s1600/Reese+002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE8rLktV9I/AAAAAAAAAoU/LP3EPaYhIdQ/s320/Reese+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521761330671736786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />to this....in just one year!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE9M77SpHI/AAAAAAAAAok/hXw7frwHrtk/s1600/Birthday+Girl-Reese+029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE9M77SpHI/AAAAAAAAAok/hXw7frwHrtk/s320/Birthday+Girl-Reese+029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521761910587040882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />She is so beautiful in so many ways. If you are able to be around her for a few minutes, all the cares and worries of the world melt away with just one smile from her. She is our angel and a blessing from God.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE9hVgVX6I/AAAAAAAAAos/iIJR1SSoO40/s1600/62240_434673388223_545853223_5373669_6871397_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKE9hVgVX6I/AAAAAAAAAos/iIJR1SSoO40/s320/62240_434673388223_545853223_5373669_6871397_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521762261050679202" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had no idea just a little over a year ago that the Lord would choose me to be the mother to a 2nd child with special needs. We were just adjusting and getting use to learning all about Grace's needs and obstacles. I must say that when I found out that she may have Down Syndrome I thought "Why Me Lord?" And now I am still asking the same question but in a different way. "Why Lord have you chosen to bless me with such an amazing little human being? Why have you given me this easy, very happy, very healthy, bundle of joy?" I don't feel worthy of such a pure love. She is constant reminder that God is real and life is good. She is the perfect picture of unconditional love and compassion. I wish more people were born with an extra chromosome so that there weren't still the stereotypes out there associated with Down Syndrome. I wish there were more awareness and more education. I thank God everyday for the people in Reese's life. They love her and I believe are blessed by her.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who came out to her party! We had a great turn out. I think we counted about 57 people at one point! It will be a party I'm sure she will talk about for many years to come. It is already a memory engraved on my heart for the rest of time!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFFT3nMOCI/AAAAAAAAAo0/428yKShnwJE/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+059.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFFT3nMOCI/AAAAAAAAAo0/428yKShnwJE/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+059.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521770825781098530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHFsgpGnI/AAAAAAAAApA/F0DTG9PPoRQ/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHFsgpGnI/AAAAAAAAApA/F0DTG9PPoRQ/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521772781305928306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHcFXQ1-I/AAAAAAAAApI/LkQvaV-wTSE/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+057.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHcFXQ1-I/AAAAAAAAApI/LkQvaV-wTSE/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521773165934598114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHqgIvegI/AAAAAAAAApQ/TRKvFxTwB48/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFHqgIvegI/AAAAAAAAApQ/TRKvFxTwB48/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521773413639617026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFIA6o32BI/AAAAAAAAApY/dEloIE95RVY/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+078.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFIA6o32BI/AAAAAAAAApY/dEloIE95RVY/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521773798710827026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFIPM_ttnI/AAAAAAAAApg/7Z-E8pv5QyU/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+070.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFIPM_ttnI/AAAAAAAAApg/7Z-E8pv5QyU/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521774044156638834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJM7639dI/AAAAAAAAApo/cyTD-eQDyR0/s1600/Reese%27s+1st+Party+065.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJM7639dI/AAAAAAAAApo/cyTD-eQDyR0/s320/Reese%27s+1st+Party+065.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521775104724825554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJhcnTSTI/AAAAAAAAApw/DmrklfpO1cA/s1600/62240_434673398223_545853223_5373671_3714710_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJhcnTSTI/AAAAAAAAApw/DmrklfpO1cA/s320/62240_434673398223_545853223_5373671_3714710_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521775457098484018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJ4LQO0OI/AAAAAAAAAp4/mRPHERU2GBg/s1600/Birthday+Girl-Reese+013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TKFJ4LQO0OI/AAAAAAAAAp4/mRPHERU2GBg/s320/Birthday+Girl-Reese+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521775847575310562" border="0" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-11362908008600274092010-09-24T07:38:00.000-07:002010-09-27T17:45:43.133-07:00Potty Training Diaries....We are now on day 15 of potty training Grace. I must say I didn't really know what to expect going into it. I had a lot of advice and suggestions from mom's who have been through the process successfully and for that I am very thankful.<br /><br />Day 1<br /><br />9:00 am- I hear "uh-oh" coming from Grace...guess telling her not to tee-tee on elmo didn't work. Guess we are going the bare butt route!<br /><br />11:30 am- another "uh-oh" as she sits and watches sissy during her Physical therapy! That's pee #2 mommy has cleaned up....thinking potty training is for the birds by this point!<br /><br />7:30 pm- Grace pees on potty for the first time!! We clap, jump up and down, she picks out as sticker to put on her elmo potty training chart, we dump, flush, wash our hands and Grace gets two M&M's. Then we call mom-mom and poppy to tell them the good news!!<br /><br />Day 2<br /><br />Almost exactly similar to Day #1. Guess she likes to wait till daddy gets home to use the potty!<br /><br />Day 3<br /><br />Vast difference from Day 1 & 2. Grace potties four times today on potty! The instant I knew she was getting it is when we were having our nightly snack and she says uh-oh mommy. I pick her up running her to the potty, thinking I'm leaving a trail behind me. Much to my surprise, Grace pee pee's on potty and we go back to the original scene and there is nothing..no puddle, no drops, nothing!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!<br /><br />Day 4<br /><br />Grace pee pees on the potty several times. Guess the stickers and M&M's are working<br /><br />Day 5<br /><br />No accidents and we have now made a game out of going potty. Her dolls have to go too!<br /><br />Day 6<br /><br />This is the first day we have to leave the house. We head over to Uncle Andy's and Aunt Bethany's so daddy can finish painting baby Adiya's room. We take the potty, the stickers and a sticker book, and can't forget the M&M's. We have now put on Pull-up's for the first time. She manages to keep it dry and even tells uncle Andy two times that she has to pee pee!! We are very very proud and glad to know we can leave the house with out messing up her schedule.<br /><br />Day 7<br /><br />We are on the last day of the first week of potty training so Grace decides to assure us that she is growing up and very ready to use the potty!! Today Grace pee pee'd and poo poo'd on the potty a the same time!!!!<br /><br />Week 2<br /><br />Some accidents but for the most part she does really well bare butt or with pull ups! When we put the panties on she must feel a false sense of security because she will pee on herself fast!!<br /><br />We are now in week 3 and are very pleased with how quickly she has adjusted and grown. I am very happy as I am now down to two diapers a day for her. One for nap time and one for bed time. I have no idea how to break her of that habit when she is sleeping but I'm sure we will figure it out soon enough! Stay tuned for more entries from the potty training diaries!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-5738824313775074272010-08-31T06:27:00.000-07:002010-09-24T07:23:20.877-07:00Road Trip!!I am super behind in my blogging these days but wanted to share about our road trip down south last month. We packed up the kids, two pack-n-plays, four suitcases, two bags of diapers & wipes, etc, etc. and drove south to Greenville, SC. We decided to break up our 12 hour trip to TN by stopping in SC to visit Chad, Chadd, and Sommer. This was officially our first real road trip as a family of four and had no idea what to expect. We left around 11:00 Sat. morning and got in around 6 pm. Not a bad trip at all! The kids slept, watched Elmo, and seemed almost as excited as mommy and daddy to be on vacation.<br /><br />Our reunion with Chadd was an emotional one. We hadn't seen him in over three years so it was the first time he was meeting the girls! We had a good time in Greenville. Chadd and Chad met the girls for the first time and they fell in love!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXB7IXAKI/AAAAAAAAAmM/7u--Rlqidzc/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+069.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXB7IXAKI/AAAAAAAAAmM/7u--Rlqidzc/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+069.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116296418427042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We went to the most amazing park in downtown. I so wish we had a park like that here in VA Beach, because we would be there every day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXYVIHJgI/AAAAAAAAAmU/sQsdrMRrJks/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+082.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXYVIHJgI/AAAAAAAAAmU/sQsdrMRrJks/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116681353831938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXsYDj-lI/AAAAAAAAAmc/zX8POMW0htE/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+103.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfXsYDj-lI/AAAAAAAAAmc/zX8POMW0htE/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519117025737439826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYBHrPmmI/AAAAAAAAAmk/VcgdFzSyMmI/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+108.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYBHrPmmI/AAAAAAAAAmk/VcgdFzSyMmI/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+108.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519117382117726818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYT9WfZZI/AAAAAAAAAms/zgxHF8Q6WUQ/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+141.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYT9WfZZI/AAAAAAAAAms/zgxHF8Q6WUQ/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519117705763841426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our time was short but we enjoyed seeing them. Matt even got a free haircut out of it as Sommer is in hair school and needed a willing participant to volunteer. You did a great job Sommer! We love you guys and hope to see ya'll again soon!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYzeFDo4I/AAAAAAAAAm0/nOo1lCQC_mE/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfYzeFDo4I/AAAAAAAAAm0/nOo1lCQC_mE/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519118247125033858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our next destination was Nashville, TN or as some like to call it Nashvegas!! Most of you know already that this is home of my alma mator, Trevecca Nazarene University. It had been over 3 years since we had been to TN and we were excited to see our friends. We stayed with Joy and Ethan in their beautiful new home. The only thing is they live about 20 miles outside of the city in a direction that I wasn't familiar with so we spent a good amount of time driving around lost! The GPS wasn't the best to rely on and by the end of the trip I was ready to throw it out the window! :) Gotta love modern technology!<br /><br />We went to visit Kristen, Brant, Rylee, and Jackson.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfZOeL7gkI/AAAAAAAAAm8/o4lssdH2xEQ/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+265.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfZOeL7gkI/AAAAAAAAAm8/o4lssdH2xEQ/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519118711010329154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Trying to kiss the boys already....oh man!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfZaglOkkI/AAAAAAAAAnE/VR3v3EsEtr8/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+278.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfZaglOkkI/AAAAAAAAAnE/VR3v3EsEtr8/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519118917811737154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We went to the park.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfaCBBgJPI/AAAAAAAAAnU/W-ZbGyhO0Pc/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfaCBBgJPI/AAAAAAAAAnU/W-ZbGyhO0Pc/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519119596535162098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfaT1uSIdI/AAAAAAAAAnc/TAsRa3mNzFA/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+170.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJfaT1uSIdI/AAAAAAAAAnc/TAsRa3mNzFA/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519119902739407314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We went to the zoo....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJywx9LDmoI/AAAAAAAAAn0/0uMB6bVaRJE/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+315.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJywx9LDmoI/AAAAAAAAAn0/0uMB6bVaRJE/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520481615530400386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJywBW7h0bI/AAAAAAAAAns/cuQcjRKZjzo/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+363.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJywBW7h0bI/AAAAAAAAAns/cuQcjRKZjzo/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520480780631003570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyvwxYNrOI/AAAAAAAAAnk/odxCI5EbYdk/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyvwxYNrOI/AAAAAAAAAnk/odxCI5EbYdk/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520480495672863970" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We played dress up......<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyxyARQYdI/AAAAAAAAAoE/G-8H16qgDTU/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+275.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyxyARQYdI/AAAAAAAAAoE/G-8H16qgDTU/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520482715873337810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyxh7U5eEI/AAAAAAAAAn8/ckA7ZhvKjBQ/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+249.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyxh7U5eEI/AAAAAAAAAn8/ckA7ZhvKjBQ/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+249.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520482439668529218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyyvToWc5I/AAAAAAAAAoM/463c-MY_dlM/s1600/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+267.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TJyyvToWc5I/AAAAAAAAAoM/463c-MY_dlM/s320/Aug.+10+and+Southern+Road+trip+267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520483769042498450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and we all got sick.....that's right...we caught a stomach bug and on our way home Grace and Mommy were making daddy pull over every 30 minutes. Needless to say, we were happy to be headed home and glad we didn't get sick till the end but I will say that a sick toddler and mommy makes for a very LONG trip home!! By the next week I believe our friends we stayed with all caught it as well as Matt and my mom (she had to come over and take care of the baby because I was out of commission for at least 24 hours! However, at a recent Pediatrician visit our Dr told us it has been going around here as well!<br /><br />Thankfully we made it home safely and it was a great 1st McClain southern Road Trip! We had so much fun and really had some quality time together and with friends!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-29516964979264163142010-08-02T09:17:00.000-07:002010-08-02T09:24:48.075-07:00The Big Move!!!My parents are officially residents of VA Beach! We are exhausted but excited to have the entire family here! It's funny how life turns out sometimes. I NEVER thought we would end up all living here but it's good to have everyone within a 20 mile radius! <br /><br />Currently their stuff is in storage and they are staying with Beth and Andy but we are hoping to find them a house in the next few weeks to a month. So we will be moving them again soon! hahahahaha!<br /><br />This is mom's first day taking over care of the girls and so far so good! I'm so happy they are going to have a daily relationship!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-70568504825793373642010-07-27T18:06:00.000-07:002010-07-27T18:12:40.245-07:00Sitting on top of the world............is what my Reesie cup is doing. She is so proud of herself! Erin, her Physical Therapist (also Gracie's therapist) said on Monday during her session that she was really showing off and sitting up very well. She said she gives it one to two weeks until she is pretty steady. I believe her too because she has called it almost to the day with all of Grace's big milestones (pulling up, moving to sit, crawling, and walking)! We are sooo excited because we know what a new and wonderful world this will open up for Reese! That and her Gastrologist thinks her reflux will finally improve! (I go through a lot of laundry for her & I)! <br /><br />So here's to my big girl who amazes me every day! You are my inspiration and my hero!! <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TE-D8TgBewI/AAAAAAAAAl8/NgRSRR9dPHo/s1600/big+girl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TE-D8TgBewI/AAAAAAAAAl8/NgRSRR9dPHo/s320/big+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498758742092643074" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-11810982829888480432010-07-14T11:23:00.001-07:002010-07-15T11:56:30.770-07:00Rock-n-Roll!Reese is now 9 1/2 months old. She is growing and doing new fun things everyday! Here is a little peak at what her favorite past time has been these past few weeks! Is it possible she may be crawling before sitting up? We shall see......<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxbL1eE_ycWfxDRuqeRXa1aGlHIBL4QjLZm1cHEslR5D9xk3v4NidH4epfqxBGk98yc8Ot_iyyhxznp1YUW-Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-62790954977588556562010-07-04T20:05:00.001-07:002010-07-04T20:13:42.471-07:00Happy 234th Birthday America!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMYQg4aJI/AAAAAAAAAlM/O80QpburP1s/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMYQg4aJI/AAAAAAAAAlM/O80QpburP1s/s320/4th+of+July+2010+105.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490253400374798482" /></a><br />We are having a wonderful 4th of July weekend. My husband actually took Friday and Monday off. We have been to the pool and the beach all weekend! Here are some pics of our weekend. Hope you and your family had a great day celebrating our country's 234th birthday! <br /><br />Daddy and his girls! One of my favorites!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMk3CA47I/AAAAAAAAAlU/KWy1B3kh-Qw/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMk3CA47I/AAAAAAAAAlU/KWy1B3kh-Qw/s320/4th+of+July+2010+093.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490253616872743858" /></a><br /><br />Grandma and Reese keeping cool in the shade<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMttOkp2I/AAAAAAAAAlc/VzJJDVaPpUg/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFMttOkp2I/AAAAAAAAAlc/VzJJDVaPpUg/s320/4th+of+July+2010+029.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490253768859887458" /></a><br /><br />Mommy and her big girl!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNCVOG4xI/AAAAAAAAAlk/Dk8ytqlspEw/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+051.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNCVOG4xI/AAAAAAAAAlk/Dk8ytqlspEw/s320/4th+of+July+2010+051.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490254123192738578" /></a><br /><br />Aunt Jenn and Reese...finally got her hair in a bow! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNZbZ3eYI/AAAAAAAAAls/tZlDJii94es/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNZbZ3eYI/AAAAAAAAAls/tZlDJii94es/s320/4th+of+July+2010+042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490254519989664130" /></a><br /><br />My girls and their first 4th of July together!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNnvn-2DI/AAAAAAAAAl0/1sMMj_oN8ug/s1600/4th+of+July+2010+098.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFNnvn-2DI/AAAAAAAAAl0/1sMMj_oN8ug/s320/4th+of+July+2010+098.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490254765935745074" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-11770969849070233292010-07-04T20:02:00.001-07:002010-07-04T20:03:36.994-07:00Having a Ball!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFLgcvL45I/AAAAAAAAAkk/D8G0qto2lEo/s1600/IMG00708.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFLgcvL45I/AAAAAAAAAkk/D8G0qto2lEo/s320/IMG00708.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490252441583346578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFLbKlsNdI/AAAAAAAAAkc/XWF5rTZ-TCQ/s1600/IMG00713.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TDFLbKlsNdI/AAAAAAAAAkc/XWF5rTZ-TCQ/s320/IMG00713.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490252350812337618" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-4579190720995168852010-06-17T19:52:00.000-07:002010-06-17T20:01:36.063-07:00It's a Girl!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TBrhUr7nQFI/AAAAAAAAAkU/lCQjZEEAAkc/s1600/17109-Caucasian-Baby-Girl-In-A-Pink-Stroller-Carriage-Looking-Over-The-Side-Clipart-Illustration.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TBrhUr7nQFI/AAAAAAAAAkU/lCQjZEEAAkc/s320/17109-Caucasian-Baby-Girl-In-A-Pink-Stroller-Carriage-Looking-Over-The-Side-Clipart-Illustration.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483943241783394386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Before you jump to conclusions...No, I am not pregnant again!!! My sister is and we just got the great news tonight that we are adding another precious girl to our family!! Everyone, pretty much, was convinced they were having a boy but not the case as the ultrasound tech told my sister, "This is textbook-It's a girl!" <br /><br />I'm very excited to be having a new little niece in just a little over 4 months!! Gracie and Reese are excited as well! More girls to play dress up and tea party! And Bethany is making out pretty good with all the girls clothes....and trust me these are some pretty good hand me downs! ;) A lot better than I ever got growing up!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-36875180651083904832010-06-12T21:07:00.000-07:002010-06-12T21:26:27.166-07:00I am the proud new owner......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TBRdItB5x-I/AAAAAAAAAkM/5P3KAa75Pug/s1600/g4+ibook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/TBRdItB5x-I/AAAAAAAAAkM/5P3KAa75Pug/s320/g4+ibook.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482109050524649442" /></a><br /><br /><br />and maybe now that I have my own computer I can catch up with all my blogging! Matt usually is doing work on the computer at night which is my only time to think without a toddler tugging on my leg saying "mommy outside" or an 8 month old who constantly wants to roll over and spit up her entire dinner. So yes, it's been a while but now maybe I can get back on the wagon!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-16346573771932113862010-05-24T14:55:00.000-07:002010-05-24T15:03:53.002-07:00Big Announcement!!!!I am going to be an AUNT! I have known this exciting news for 10 weeks now but just got the okay from my sister to announce it to everyone (She had to wait due to some work issues). Bethany is due Nov. 13, 2010!! This will be the third 1st Christmas in a row for babies in this family!<br /><br />We are super excited to be adding another baby to our family and even more excited that this one comes with out me giving birth again..haha!This will be the third grandchild in three years for my parents so you can imagine their excitement. They are actually planning on moving here the 1st of August to be near all their grandbabies! <br /><br />We get to find out if Grace and Reese will have a little girl cousin or a boy cousin on June 17th (less than a month away) and are really excited to find out!!<br /><br />We ask that ya'll remember Beth and Andy and pray for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery of my future niece or nephew!!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-33420676273551431742010-05-19T12:37:00.000-07:002010-05-19T12:42:59.467-07:00CHKD RunWalk for the Kids--Down Syndrome Association Team<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S_Q-r3wQaQI/AAAAAAAAAkE/m-2SSl4ql7w/s1600/chkd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 207px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S_Q-r3wQaQI/AAAAAAAAAkE/m-2SSl4ql7w/s320/chkd.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473068370583644418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Join us, the Down Syndrome Association Team, for this fun event!<br /><br />CHKD has meant a lot to us as a family and community. They took care of Reese for 7 days in the NICU and for that we want to give back. We formed our own team and are running this race for the kids. Come out and join us if you can. If you can't and want to make a donation you can do so by clicking on the website below!<br /><br />Here is the info: <br /><br />*What: An 8K (4.97) run, a 2 mile walk, or a 1 mile FunRun (for the kiddies!) to benefit CHKD.<br />*When: Saturday, June 19th.<br />*Starting Times: 8K Jogging Strollers: 7:25 a.m., 8K Run: 7:30 a.m., 2-Mile Walk: 7:32 a.m.,1-Mile Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.<br />*Where: Begins and ends at Towne Point Park Norfolk. Course goes through downtown Norfolk.<br />*Cost: $25 for adults who register before May 22, $35 after May 22. Children are $12 before May 22 and $15 after May 22.<br /><br /><br />***Here's something really cool about this race: Jogging strollers are allowed! So bring the babies along (FYI, the childrens fee is only for children participating in the 8k, 2 mile, or Fun Run. Children in jogging strollers do not have to be registered).<br />***Activities, awards, refreshments and entertainment will follow the race.<br />***Invite your friends and family to join us!<br /><br />To register, click the following link. Be sure to choose our team, Down Syndrome Association, when prompted!<br /><br />https://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?event_id=1837525&subevent_id=1316014&team_id=823966"Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-66613761948493521492010-05-19T12:29:00.001-07:002010-05-19T12:37:32.438-07:00Sleep Deprivation!As a mom it is a given that you will have many sleep deprived nights. However, I never imagined to have over 7 months of sleep deprived nights! Grace was a great sleeper and started sleeping through the night by 2 months old. I was also able to nap when she napped as I didn't have another child to care for nor did I work from home till she was around 4 months old. <br /><br />With Reese, it is a bit different! When we first brought her home from hospital all she did was sleep. The dr's wanted us to wake her every 3-4 hours to feed her as her weight gain was slow in the first month. I believe this is what messed us up. As you can see she has no problem with weight gain now and is a very good eater. We even started solids (carrots are her favorite so far) and cereal. We thought for sure this would help her sleep through the night with a full belly. So far, hasn't happened. She will go maybe 5-6 hours during the first stretch but those nights are few and far between. She averages 3-3 1/2 hours before waking up ready to eat!!<br /><br />I'm going to celebrate when she starts sleeping through the night with sleep! hahaha! A lot of it has to do with her severe reflux. She likes to roll over and sleep on her stomach and when she does that she usually spits up ALOT and that wakes her up. So until we can get her sitting up on her own (PT is working now with her and she is getting closer) the reflux will continue. <br /><br />Sleep deprevation isn't the worse thing that could happen to me but it's pretty close. I have been working out a lot more lately to give me energy. It's crazy how our bodies adjust and compensate. But if you ever hear me rambling and not making much sense, please don't think I've lost it...it's just a little sleep deprivation!!Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-79320638790876356412010-05-03T11:58:00.001-07:002010-05-03T11:59:52.264-07:00Gracie's New Ride!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98dIUudpkI/AAAAAAAAAj8/DOFuutJ8HPI/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+193.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98dIUudpkI/AAAAAAAAAj8/DOFuutJ8HPI/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+193.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467120501490820674" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-27820542543913874912010-05-03T11:37:00.000-07:002010-05-03T11:57:49.702-07:00Terrific 2's!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98agnLbHEI/AAAAAAAAAjM/w2VzJ3d76Uo/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98agnLbHEI/AAAAAAAAAjM/w2VzJ3d76Uo/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+074.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467117620226104386" /></a><br /><br />Grace recently turned 2 years old on April 22nd. This is also Earth Day which is so appropriate for my out-dorsey girl! The first thing she says when she wakes up is "Outside?" I guess after a long, cold, snow-filled winter I don't blame her. <br /><br />We had a wonderful party, Barney theme, and had a great turn out! Wouldn't you know that about a week before her party she wanted nothing to do with Barney! Everything became Elmo or as Grace calls him "mo-mo"! However, mommy had to order all the plates, balloons, and Barney decor online since none of the party stores carry it so Barney the party was. She was excited still but luckily my friends and family are receptive and she got inundated with Elmo toys, DVD's, books, musical cards, etc! She was a very happy little girl!<br /><br />The hit of the party, I must say, however was the trampoline. The kids had a blast jumping, flipping, dancing, and yes one even stripped down to her diaper to get down. Grace, despite the fact she didn't nap (she must have known something was up) did great and played on the trampoline till 8:30 at night till we had to drag her off of it to go head home. <br /><br />Thanks to all my friends and family who helped me pull this off. Especially for the help to make all 60 cupcakes! <br /><br />Happy Birthday to my little Angel! I can't believe God has blessed me so much by giving you to me! You are beautiful, funny, determined, and strong! I love you sooo much and love watching you grow up before my eyes! Just slow down a bit, I don't want you to grow up too fast! :) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98axd87w6I/AAAAAAAAAjU/21qpEeLpel8/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+116.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98axd87w6I/AAAAAAAAAjU/21qpEeLpel8/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467117909807186850" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98bDRVnGII/AAAAAAAAAjc/TqhM2-Qlz2c/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+121.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98bDRVnGII/AAAAAAAAAjc/TqhM2-Qlz2c/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+121.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467118215658674306" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98bugAu-LI/AAAAAAAAAjk/dH8jfrpFCCA/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+096.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98bugAu-LI/AAAAAAAAAjk/dH8jfrpFCCA/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+096.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467118958332016818" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98cFzE8enI/AAAAAAAAAjs/4rKkLPA65fo/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+160.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98cFzE8enI/AAAAAAAAAjs/4rKkLPA65fo/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+160.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467119358586944114" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98ccAYELII/AAAAAAAAAj0/ZSNvyvyZA3o/s1600/Grace+2nd+birthday+126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S98ccAYELII/AAAAAAAAAj0/ZSNvyvyZA3o/s320/Grace+2nd+birthday+126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467119740113923202" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547162187567303362.post-80428922780902505122010-04-18T12:57:00.000-07:002010-04-18T13:06:18.248-07:006 months!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tk7-PBAsI/AAAAAAAAAis/nwIND6F32Ng/s1600/APRIL+2010+020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tk7-PBAsI/AAAAAAAAAis/nwIND6F32Ng/s320/APRIL+2010+020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461569954597896898" border="0" /></a><br />It's hard to believe my baby is over a half of a year old! Seems like just yesterday she was born! She is doing great and doing some fun new things! She is ALWAYS smiling and is now enjoying cereal 2x a day. I believe we are going to start some veggies in the next week. I have yet to take her for her 6 month appointment but we have been to the dr's lately and she is topping the scale at 16 lbs. 11 oz. She is a chubby wubby but I wouldn't have her any other way.<br /><br />Here are some recent pics of my sweet baby!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tlRiGgWTI/AAAAAAAAAi0/yvHeuCG6NwM/s1600/6+and+22+months+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tlRiGgWTI/AAAAAAAAAi0/yvHeuCG6NwM/s320/6+and+22+months+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461570325003131186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tltHYu2tI/AAAAAAAAAi8/B8XYMAY_F0g/s1600/6+and+22+months+028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tltHYu2tI/AAAAAAAAAi8/B8XYMAY_F0g/s320/6+and+22+months+028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461570798868159186" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tl_oxe8YI/AAAAAAAAAjE/aukGlciO8Tw/s1600/APRIL+2010+075.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aVedGo_UG8Y/S8tl_oxe8YI/AAAAAAAAAjE/aukGlciO8Tw/s320/APRIL+2010+075.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461571117067989378" /></a>Matt and Tiffany McClainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15064549794831743618noreply@blogger.com0