Grandpa Wades E. Moring

Life has been pretty crazy lately, but yesterday it was nice to be able to be with family all day while we said goodbye and laid my Grandpa to rest. I don't know if y'all recall one of my recent posts, but it was about us being in Floresville and visiting Grandpa in the VA Home. I am so glad that we were able to go and see him (and Grandma of course!) because while we were there he was completely aware and as mobile as he could be (he was able to hold the girls, one at a time) for about an hour (he usually would get tired not long after we were there.)
I always try to remember Grandpa as the strong healthy man he was and the many memories I have of him so as not to forget. Some of the small ones that are my favorite are just being down at the barn and pens with him while he would work, the frozen Snickers bars (cut in half) that we would get as a treat (it's more of a Grandma thing though), the Grape-Nuts cereal in the refrigerator, picking pecans and then getting to shell and eat them, and last but never least, getting a kiss on the cheek for every hello and goodbye.
It hasn't quite hit me yet that Grandpa is gone, I guess with his declining health he wasn't quite himself anymore, and towards the end it was a blessing for Grandpa to go home. He lived 91 great years (according to me, and I was only there for his last 26), he served his country, and was a God fearing man. What more could you ask for? Rest in peace Grandpa, you will be missed but I will see you again!

All my love Grandpa, until we meet again!

My first experience with a consignment sale

After hearing about all the loot my sister in law would come home with for my nephew, I knew I had to check it out! *A BIG shout out to Liesl, who turned me on to consignment sale shopping, I couldn't have found this many awesome deals, or afforded all this without JBF.* I did some research about what I might need and what to expect, so Rush watched the girls, I wore tennis shoes, brought along a rolling cart, and took my Momma with me! Since I was a first time mom and military (I only needed to be one, not both) I was able to get into the Pre-Sale. It. Was. AwEsOmE! I got some great gear and clothes for the girls. I could've easily gotten more things/clothes/gear for the girls.

Ok so enough of the chit-chat, here are the pictures!

*Disclaimer: I already threw the price tags away, so the prices are to the best of my memory (which we all know is not the best!) I do know that I came in under $201.00!

4 piece button outfits! Now that the weather is cooler, the girls can wear all parts of the outfit. $10 each.

Old Navy pants/capris $3.50 each

Children's Place sparkly shrugs $4.00 each

Baby Gap sweaters $5.00 each

Cherry sweat outfits $4.00 each

BRAND NEW, never worn red boots $5.00 each

Pink cowgirl hat $3.50 (we figured it was too good to pass up and that we can find another later!)

Matching shopping cart/highchair covers $20.00 TOTAL

Smaller diaper bag (for quick trips) $4.00

Play table (going to be for Christmas) $10.00

And the big ticket item (one I didn't think would still be there) a bicycle trailer (for 2) $75.00!

This thing is in great condition! Brand new they are easily around $250.00! Only thing I am missing is the owner's manual, but I think I can find one and print it off online.

Now I just need to find me a good working bike...

For those interested in going to one of these, it is put on by Just Between Friends all over the U.S. You can easily google them and then find the one closest to you. They only have 2 sales a year, one in spring and one in fall. Next year's spring is scheduled for mid April, and you can bet I plan on being there! I'm also thinking I might try to consign some items because you get in to the sale earlier than anyone else! :)

How are they 8 months old already??

I know I will probably be saying this for the rest of my life, but I really do feel like it was just yesterday that we brought the girls home from the hospital! We are only 4 months away from celebrating their first year of life, and I'm starting to feel like I'm not ready. I want to do so much and I'm sure 4 months is plenty of time, but I'm also thinking about Thanksgiving, Rush's birthday, and of course Christmas (the girls' first so I want to make it BIG!)

Well lets get back on track, today the girls are 8 months old and this past month we celebrated MANY milestones. During their 7 month of life, both girls have started "crawling" not in a very mobile, follow me around the house kind of way, but they manage to get around fairly well. They've also had their 1st tooth (teeth in Reagan's case), they've also become amazing at sitting themselves up and grabbing/playing with things without falling over, and lastly just yesterday I saw Adalyn stand herself up for a split-second before she fell back down.

I'll let the pictures do most of the talking...

Chilling in our high chairs, about to eat dinner as a family

Reagan showing off her sitting skills

The girls love their play center (I can't think of the proper name at the moment), I need to get a before and after picture of the alligator that they demolish as soon as they get in it!

This gummy grin just won't be the same once she has teeth! I love Reagan's gummy smile.

Can you see Adalyn's pretty little tooth? It's not a spit bubble! Looking at her it's the front bottom left tooth.

I think she hams it up for me (which I love, and she comes by it honestly!)

We eat most of our snack and wear the rest!

Momma got too close with the camera and four little hands were all over the camera strap before I realized what was going on!

"What do you mean this isn't a toy?"

Addie's big smile, "I got the camera!"

Absolutely precious

Who knew bottle lids were such great toys? The girls love to play with them after they're done. :)

If she can, Reagan will hold something in her other hand as she drinks her bottle.

Mimi & Poppy are ready for the game just as much as the girls are!

Love it!

*'nuff said*

Adalyn was playing with the neck pillow, when I tried to get a picture she spotted me!

The girls' first time in jeans! I also painted their shirts!

My girls are just so precious! :)

All of our Camp Lejeune friends and us at the Alamo! Left to right: Stefanie, Hanna, & Brock Lennon, Kristen & Brian Rabuka, Us, and Kristal & Brian Pegram (who are expecting a bundle of joy April 2012!)

The girls first time at the Alamo!

I just recently spotted Adalyn stand up for a split-second (before falling back down) so I ran to get the camera in hopes that I could catch her doing it again. We didn't get a standing shot, just her trying to stand.

Working on those leg muscles!

Oh darn! She spotted me.

"HI Momma!"

Reagan was just chillin' watching me take a million pictures of Adalyn.

She has a contaigous smile, you can't help but smile back at her!

She's already working on getting into the vcr/dvd & direct tv boxes!

"Look Ma! No hands!" :)

Beautiful smile! Showing off her tooth!

The girls playing together after their breakfast

The oh-so-threatening alligator (I don't think it's a crocodile because the snout isn't long and skinny) toy on their play center. It's the first thing they "destroy" when they are set in it.

The threat has been eliminated. It is now safe to commence play with all the other toys.

Happy 8 Months! This is the best picture I could get, they refused to sit still and leave the dolls alone. Oh well, as long as they're happy!

"Open mouth, insert (doll's) foot."

While I was trying to get their picture Adalyn held the doll's foot in her mouth and wouldn't let go!

I hope you enjoyed all the pictures! I'm hoping I can start doing more detailed posts now that I'm caught up. Up next is about my first Consignment Sale! :)