Where does the time go?!

Our little Leighton turned 6 months this month, I just can't believe it!  She has such a sweet little personality and it comes out every day as she flashes her sweet smile and happy screams.  Yes, I think this one is going to be one of those screaming babies you give evil eyes to at restaurants, that will be us I have a feeling!  She is happy when shes squeals at home, but I don't think everyone will think it's cute.  Anyway, I was buying some clothes for both our growing girls and just got so sad about how fast they are growing up.  I almost got tears in my eyes as I was looking at the 9 month jammies for Leighton and how big they were as I realized how fast she is growing. Ava is such a big girl now but still asks for our help to do things she can do by herself, which is frustrating when we are busy, but deep down it feels good to be needed. Ava is such a kind-hearted little girl (most of the time) and loves her little sister so much. It will be fun to see them continue to grow and become play buddies and best friends.  I'm so thankful for God bringing Victor and I together (many years ago) and these two wonderful blessings He has entrusted us with!  Nothing melts my heart more than to hear their laughter as their Daddy plays with them, I love it!!!  Well two blog posts in less than a month, how about that!?

Hope everyone has a safe, fun and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Our sweet 6 month old

Twins.  Yes, I dressed them alike, just like my Mom did to me and my sister and I thought I never would, ha!

Spring is finally here, and almost gone!

I know my posts always start out as "It's been awhile", so here it goes...

Well, it's been awhile.... Things have been busy at the Upshaw house.  I started back to work mid-February and Leighton started going to daycare with Ava.  Of course I cried the first day and after that I was fine.  Being back at work has been good to have some time to feel like I get a lot done and a little sans kid time :0)

Victor is still working hard and traveling a few days a week usually.  

Ava and Leighton are doing great!  Ava turned 3 on April 11th and enjoyed a Princess themed party, of course.  We had all her friends over and they enjoyed lunch, a little activity of making their own crowns, played and opened gifts.  It was fun, but Mommy was stressed as usual!  Ava has been such a great big sister to Leighton who will be 6 months next week!  She loves to play with her, dance and sing for her, and give her hugs.  Leighton watches her every move and flashes her cute smile at her big sis.  She is such a good baby and still very rarely cries unless she doesn't feel good (which is a lot lately since she has a cold).  She is the happiest little baby and smiles all the time.  We are very thankful to have such an easy going second baby, it makes things a lot easier!  

We enjoyed dying Easter eggs with Ava this year.  She enjoyed finding all of the around the house since it was a usual rainy weekend in Knoxville and loved all her Easter basket goodies!  We've been enjoying the warmer weather lately despite a lot of rainy weekends.  I've been able to run some and Victor enjoys getting lots of tennis in throughout the week.  We've been to the park a few times this spring and all Ava wants to do is swing.  She loves Daddy to push her really high.  We're excited about this summer and pool time so Ava can work on learning how to swim.

I'll try to not let so much time go by before my next update, I'm not good at this blogging business and short on time ;0)

Here are some pictures of the kiddos....