Minnie Carol Belew

My precious baby girl you are such a joy to our family. I can't believe a year has already gone by and you are growing up. It has been a wonderful, crazy, and fun first year.

Minnie's one year stats:
Weight: 23lb 4oz (82%)
Height: 30.25 in (84%)

Minnie started walking on her birthday, January 7th. She is getting pretty fast trying to keep up with her two big brothers. Minnie loves the boys and they adore her and always want to help with her, which she really doesn't like. She has NO problem making it known when she doesn't want something or like something. The girl has a VOICE!!

Minnie's favorite things:
Dora the Explorer
Nanna (Bananas)
Milk
Cleaning out drawers
Her Blankie and Night Night(pacifier)
Being outside

Minnie, we hope that you continue to be the loving and happy girl you are now. My prayer is that you will grow into a beautiful young lady who loves the Lord. You are a blessing to our family and we love you always.

Minnie Carol is ONE!!!!

My precious baby girl is ONE! We celebrated on Saturday with a family princess birthday party. She had a great time as did everyone! We fixed fajatas and I (yes ALL by myself) made her birthday cake. It wasn't the best in the world, but for my first time I thought I did ok! Here are a few pictures from the fun! I will post a detailed first year story soon!

The BIRTHDAY girl!


Riding her new rocking horse!


The CAKE!!


Daddy, Mommy, and The BIRTHDAY girl!

Crazy Christmas

Christmas is always a crazy time for our family and this year was just as crazy as ever!! We had Santa the weekend before Christmas because Charles was going to spend Christmas with his dad this year. It was so nice to do it early because the kids had lots of time to enjoy their gifts. Usually they get their gifts and then we have to hurry up and get somewhere to celebrate another Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I love being with our families during the holidays, but it was so nice just to spend the day at home and let the kids enjoy their Christmas gifts. Our kids get their Santa gift and then get 3 gifts under our tree. We did the 3 gifts because Jesus recieved 3 gifts from the Wise Men. It has really helped our children understand the TRUE meaning of Christmas! I hope each of you had a very blessed Christmas with those that you love!

Charles, Corley, and Minnie Carol in their Christmas pj's.


Minnie Carol and her new baby doll.


Charles and Corley in their new Mossey Oak sweatshirts.


Corley and his grain bins (YES he is his daddy's child...he LOVES these!)


Charles and his Drew Bree's jersey and Saints hat.