Fun and Flurries in February!

We are only in our 8th day of February, and already Lilly has had one eventful month! First, Lilly got to see her SECOND snow fall! At our house, we got at least 7 inches of snow! WHOA! Jordan and I couldn't wait to get our feet out in the snow for some good ol' fashion snow ball fights and snowman building! The first time it snowed, we were so excited to show Lilly what snow was that we spend the whole time playing with her and soaking up the moment with our daughter. This time, we wanted to be selfish and play in the snow. Word to the wise: first of all the word "selfish" goes out the window the moment you say those two words "I'm pregnant". Second, I think Lilly has a sixth scent and knows when mommy and daddy really want alone time because she is more fussy and refuses to take a nap when we want her to go to sleep. She refused to let us have our fun in the snow, so we bundled her up and took her outside with us. She was less excited about the snow the second time around, but we enjoyed our time with our little snow bunny!

Layering on the cloths to go outside and play in the snow.

All ready to play in the snow!

Making snow angles

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Lilly also celebrated her SECOND Superbowl party. Yes, I know she's only 4 months old, but it's true! The first time she was the size of a poppy seed! This time last year, we told Jordan's parents that we were having a baby! We were so excited to share the news with them and everyone else that was there that day! I still get teary eyed thinking about that special moment. Now, I'm not a big football fan, but I can say with total honesty that watching the Superbowl, no matter who's playing, brings me great joy because it reminds me of that special day when we announced the greatest blessing in our lives!

P.S. Green Bay won 31 to 25...just in case you were wondering. ;)

It's a family tradition to take a shot of Patron before any St.Clair party! Don't worry Lilly won't get her cute fingers on one of these till she's 21!!! 

Lilly's beautiful aunt Erin making salsa for the party.

Sibling love.

We had these fun cups to write our names on. Mine said "Lilly's mommy plays well with others." BTW it was just coke!

Who needs to watch the Steelers and Green Bay with you have this cute girl to play with???

My boys! I love them so much!

We sure do know how to make one sweet baby!

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I've started making baby leg warmers this month. I got the inspiration from a name brand baby leg warmer company that I absolutely love! I have a passion for crafting and I am so easily inspired to create new things...especially if I can make it for Lilly! I just love these leg warmers that I call Leg Huggers! If you are interested in a pair or some cute boutique bows, please check out my Etsy store at the bottom of my blog.  Here's Lilly modeling a few that I've made. :)

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Lilly and I have been working soooo hard at rolling over. She hasn't accomplished this milestone yet, but I have a feeling she will soon. So, in the meantime we work on tummy time, rolling over time and sitting time. I try to make each activity as fun and exciting as possible so she doesn't feel like she's working an 8 hour shift. haha I have so much fun working playing with my daughter that I couldn't ask for a better job! She is learning and growing every day and I'm so fortunate that I get to see it all...front row seating! ;)

Sitting up like a big girl.

LOVE those lips!

Lilly fell asleep playing with mommy...so precious!

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These past few days, Lilly has been extremely congested. I just feel so aweful for my little girl. Every time she breaths or babbles she makes rattling sounds. This is the first time Lilly has ever been this sick and it's a big deal around my house being first time parents. We have used all the medications and techniques we can use to ease her discomfort. I am constantly using her nasal aspirator and saline solution every time before I nurse and at least one time in between. Tonight, I made daddy take us to CVS to get Little Noses decongestant and MORE saline solution. We've also turned on the humidifier during her naps...which has worked wonders! We've even elevated her and her pack and play so she can rest and let the congestion go down. I hope she gets over this soon, because it sure is making her mommy and daddy worried sick over this....not that we don't stay that way 24/7 over our precious baby, but we sure are on pins and needles every time our little one coughs or wakes us up 6 times in the middle of the night!

Isn't this pathetic? I think she's soaking it all up though!

She just knows her mommy can make it all better!

Sleeping elevated. Sad sad sad.....