The Beasley's

Jack is 1 !!!

2012-01-25T05:35:00.000-08:00

I don't have any pictures to upload today. I am so far behind, that I am going to have to take a night to post from Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Today Jack is 1 year old. Wow. No more babies in my house.

Last night I was putting away his bottles to make room for his sippies and it hit me that my baby is now technically not a baby. Where does the time go?

2011 was a whirlwind. Jack was born, Josh took a new job, our house went on the market, Josh started commuting to Alabama, I quit my job, we moved permanently to Alabama, bought a house in Alabama,the kids started a new preschool, I got a new job... the changes in the past year were almost too many to count.

Jack is now trying to walk, but not very interested. He has taken a few steps, but he is content to crawl. His hair is blonde with curls in the back. Never thought I would have a blonde child!!!
He is so content to play and hang out. He is wearing size 2t clothes and a size 5 shoe. He loves to sleep with his goofy at night. He has learned that it is "funny" to toot and entertains us with this when we are eating. Anabelle, of course, loves this. In fact, any sound like a toot send both of the kiddos into a fit of giggles. Speaking of eating, this child loves to eat!!! When I fix spaghetti, he eats at least 2 plate fulls. I am really going to have to bargain grocery shop when this kid gets older. On January 17th, he said Mama. I am not sure if he knows that is me, but he said it and it counts.
We are having a family birthday party for him tonight. I was/am very conflicted about birthday parties this year. The kids won't remember them and they end up being about who is there/how many presents/ all the details. Josh reminded me that the birthday parties he remembered were the ones that he ate dinner with his family and had cake. He didn't remember anything over the top, just the fact that he was with family. So... I am making meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and macarroni and cheese. He and Anabelle will have cake and icecream and the rest of the night we will PLAY LIKE CRAZY!

Anabelle is now potty trained and says the craziest things! She asked me for a new puzzle and I asked her where her money was. She then said she didn't have any and asked Josh for some. Josh informed her he didn't have any money and that he was "broke." She put her head on her hand and said- Well, I guess we won't get a new puzzle tonight, Daddy is broke." She loves to have dance parties in the kitchen with us and the way she moves her hips is hilarious! She even tries to tap her toes, but she just pops her leg instead.
I feel guilty for not updating the blog, but I am too busy enjoying life with these 2 wild kiddos and their Daddy!

The Things kids say...

2011-11-09T09:24:00.000-08:00

Anabelle talks. Anabelle talks a lot. Anabelle talks ALL OF THE TIME. And guess what? I love it! She is so vocal and has really started to make sense of all of her words and sayings.
We were in Target and I pushed the button on some pretend baby monitors. The monitor said... Mama, Mama. Anabelle very quietly leaned over, patted the baby on the head, and said "Hush baby. Your mama will be here soon."

On the way to school, Anabelle blurted out, "No, No. We don't do that in Mrs. Nancy's room. We don't toot."
I asked her to repeat and she said the same thing and that she got in trouble. I said- For tooting? She said yes. Daddy taught me that." 1. Josh was mortified and laughed a ton when I told him. 2. It is always nice when a child blames "the other parent" for something they are not supposed to do.

Catch up and Halloween!

2011-11-01T06:38:00.001-07:00

So much catching up to do! In the last month, Jack has started crawling so much more, and he is pulling up and started to cruise! Both top teeth have come through! He is eating "Big People" food and loving it! Army crawling through our house is his favorite way to get around. He weighed 23 pounds at his 9 month check up and was 30 inches tall! He was in the upper 90's for head and heigth and 75th for weight.
Anabelle is 38 pounds and over 3 feet tall. She is the tallest girl in her class. The things she says are truly hilarious. She has started singing the theme songs to her favorite shows. She loves to help us cook and empty the dishwasher (totally not complaining.)
For Halloween, Anabelle was Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba. Jack had a dinosaur costume, but when I put it on him he wouldn't move. NOT even an inch! I took it back and he just sported a pumpkin outfit. The kiddos trick or treated at school and got goody bags with books and treats. The four of us trick or treated the neighborhood then went to Josh's co-worker's house for drinks and snacks. Mrs. Myra had Anabelle a monster cake (she ate the eyeballs first) and had both of the kids presents and treats. We didn't get home until 9 (late for a week night). Overall the kids had a blast!

Mommy and Foofa

Jack (excuse the Christmas hat... all I could find on the fly)

Foofa at a Halloween carnival decorating pumpkins

Jack and Foofa

Jack's first time to swing- Anabelle had to help

Anabelle piled toys on Jack while he was sleeping.

Katie Grace Phillips and the kiddo's

Katie Grace and Jack

Peek A Boo!

Jack crawling

Both "boys" of the house fell victim to Anabelle playing with her hair bows.

Josh and Jack watching football in the den.

2011-09-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

So... not a fun post with pictures, but just some updates on the kiddos.
Anabelle is now sleeping in a "big girl daybed"! YAY ANABELLE! The first night that she slept in her new bed, we caught her stretched out and snoozing like crazy. She really is saying some hilarious things. "Ladies and Gentleman... Jack! Thank you and thank you, too." She said this while Jack was crawling through the door of a playhouse. He emerged grinning and the two timed it just right! I was in the foyer moving a desk, and I hear..."Look mommy, I am tight rope walking." WHAT??!! I turned around to see her climbing on the outside rail of the landing in the foyer of our house. I almost had a heart attack...

Jack...wow! Changing so fast it will make your head spin! On September 3rd, Jack started army crawling everywhere! He started using a sippy cup some, but is still perfecting using it. He got his second tooth about 2 weeks ago.

Yesterday, the 12th, he ate a vanilla wafer and a graham cracker at school! Granted he gummed them until they were soggy enough to swallow, but this was a big day for the little guy. He also loves shredded cheese and mashed potatoes. This boy is going to eat us out of house and home.

We lowered his crib after finding him peeking over the edge of the crib and grinning. He loves it! We played Peek A Boo the other night until he was wheezing laughing so hard we had to stop. Our house can be crazy, but it is a ton of fun.

Maybe next post I will announce that Anabelle is potty trained to go number 2...aahh how nice would that be? :)

2011-08-15T10:33:00.000-07:00

Anabelle's new haircut

School has started and the Beasley's are in full swing! Getting back into routine has been amazing for us. Anabelle loves her new school! She takes a lunch everyday and is amazed that she gets fruit snacks, string cheese and yogurt. She always tells me how excited she was that these things were in her lunch box. I just smile... I don't think she puts it together that I pack it for her.

When I did ask her if she would like a lunchable, she told me that she thought it was a great idea and that she knew she could count on me...

Jack is also doing well at the new school. He is so laid back, they said that he just looks at the other babies when they cry like they are crazy.

Some new things...

May 7th- Rolling everywhere!

August 6th- First tooth!! Bottom left
August14th- Started putting his own passy in!
August 15th- Holds his bottle with one hand to drink! (Still needed a little help, though:)
August 15th- Up on all 4's trying to crawl!
Jack is still a big guy, but is starting to thin up some and has really gotten taller.
I started work last week and so far love it. I think Josh kinda likes it, too, because office days are a little more quiet around our house.

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-31T10:27:00.000-07:00

Wow- We have to get one of these. Instant entertainment!

Slip and Slide

Family Reunion

Mamaw and Jack

Cheesing it big time!

Cat Napping

Granna and Jack

This is from the weekend before- she was skinny dipping on the top step of the pool.

Sometimes I think we try to do too much. We are always going and going and going... Sometimes I don't even unpack bags- I just add more clean stuff and hope that I have what I need for the kids.

This weekend was no different. We went swimming Saturday, Beasley family reunion Sunday, and back to the pool on Monday. Anabelle went for 2 days without a nap, and she finally went inside while we were at the pool, curled up on the couch, and took a much needed 2+hour nap. Jack-let's just say that he caught his "cat naps" wherever we went.

Enjoy the pictures!

Anabelle's Spring Program

2011-05-19T05:54:00.001-07:00

Anabelle's Preschool had their Spring Program and Anabelle was old enough to participate this year. The theme was "Let's Get Physical", and the kids did a lot of singing and dancing. We sat in the middle of the church and tried to hide from her, because if she saw her parents or grandparents, it would be over. Needless to say, she really showed out. She danced and sang and had a ton of fun! Here are some pictures of during and after the program.

Bea and John John were sitting where she could see them, so this was their attempt to hide themselves.

We attempted multiple family photos, but I am convinced we will never get one where everyone is looking at the camera.

Anabelle is in the long blue dress.

Hokey Pokey (She would randomly sing this song in the car and at home so we figured she was singing it for the program)

Entering the sanctuary with her hands up.

Jack waiting for the show to start. He is now playing with his feet all of the time.

This is really a "Simpson" look. I think he is looking more like my side of the family everyday.

2011-05-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Jack is almost 4 months! I feel like time is flying by.
Jack: You have discovered your hands and feet! You will spend a ton of time checking them out and shaking them. You love rice cereal and applesauce (mixed). You are such a big boy and I am afraid you are going to eat us out of house and home:) You smile all of the time, but you are not afraid to poke your bottom lip out when you are hungry or want attention. You are sleeping about 10 hours at night and napping great during the day. You still love your sister and are pretty fascinated with her. Right now you are wearing some 6 months and 9 months clothing.
I am thinking you will make a great football player...

Anabelle: Wow- you are a little chatter box! We have some of the most interesting conversations that are so funny! You have started using the potty and pretty much have it down pat. You are very independent and are very willing to help me around the house. I dread the day that you find out the tasks I ask you to help with are really chores. You let me know on a daily basis that you are "daddy's girl" and "daddy's princess." Don't worry- I totally understand. I was both of those when I was growing up. You tell everyone you are moving to Alabama, then finish it off with "Boo Bama, Bama stinks." This makes your daddy very proud. Your favoite songs right now are Baby Bumblebee, ABC's, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and the hokey Pokey. You have spotted us now when you come out for children's church, so Daddy and I have to hide in the pew now. You are fascinated with hang nails- I know it's strange, but you examine your fingers everyday to find one. You refer to your little brother as Jackaroo now, and you are very sweet and gentle towards him. I am amazed at your ability to put thoughts into words, and I love your expressions when you see something new- "oh WOW, mommy"...

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Face Off

2011-04-19T07:56:00.001-07:00

She is going to kill me one day for posting this, but it was so cute...

2011-04-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

So, not a very exciting post, but just a little updating on the kiddos.

Jack:

Jack weighed 14 pounds at his 3 month check up! He is such a big boy, and probably the most content baby I have ever been around. Fussing for Jack means a little bit of squirming and grunting. He has hit the "smiley" stage and is smiling and laughing at everything. He is very amused at Anabelle and follows her with his eyes everywhere around the room. He is really starting to hold his head up pretty well. He loves to be on his belly and does the "flying superman" now. He has been sleeping through the night for about a month and a half now. For that, Josh and I are very grateful! Of course he looks just like his daddy-

Anabelle:

Where do I start? This has to be one of the most fun stages of a child. Don't get me wrong, the 2's are tough, but are so much fun!

She is 3 feet tall- she takes after her mama in being the tallest child in her class. She probably won't appreciate it in elementary and middle school, but she will eventually.

Her vocabulary is great- talking in full sentences and her expressions and sayings are too funny. She often calls Josh and I by our nicknames and finds it hilarious. She does have a lisp that she will probably grow out of, but words like applesauce, spaghetti, and sid the sloth are really hilarious. She has started using the potty (with several accidents along the way), but I am so proud of her! She will tell me now wherever we are if she needs to go and she pretty much gets it everytime. Of course she gets M&M's, so that is even more reason for her to go. She loves Jack and likes to play mommy to him. I am not sure though how many diapers of his she has used on her baby doll.

Life with 2 children is really crazy busy, but wow- totally worth it. It is hard to remember life before Anabelle and Jack!

2011-03-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

WOW! Jack is 2 months! The time has flown by! As I am typing this, Anabelle is on my back playing around, and Jack is laughing at her! She really is great entertainment!

Anabelle's Birthday

2011-02-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

Having a snack with Sock "Punckey" at her new table and chairs

Waiting patiently for Josh to open her tent

Checking out her Dora map

Taking care of her cupcake

More Dora gear...

Decked out in her Olivia Outfit

We had to cancel Anabelle's birthday party due to an upper respiratory infection:(

She still had a big time with her grandparents, though.

Anabelle is a big sister!

2011-01-31T05:38:00.001-08:00

What can I say? This just about sums up Anabelle right now!

Proud Big Sister

This expression looks a lot like my Daddy

Such a Big Boy!

Such big hands!

Jack is finally here!

Jack Robert Beasley

January 25th @ 1:17 pm.

9 lbs. 6 ozs.

We were induced on the 25th, about a week early. We have big babies (Anabelle was 9 lbs. 12 ozs.) and the doctor anticipated Jack being on the large side. Everything went well. My first epidural did not work, so I had to have a second one. After a small blood pressure and heart rate scare, we were on our way to a quick labor!

Our house is very different now, but Anabelle, Josh, Jack, and I are starting to fall into a routine. Anabelle is really starting to pay Jack some attention. At first, she was a little put out by him, but now she is starting to play Mommy to him. Other than her trying to put the Tinkerbell chair in the pack-n-play, she has been very sweet to him. I was beginning to think I was going to have to put a helmet on him just to protect him from flying objects coming into the pack-n-play.

Our parents have been great. Not only for helping with Jack, but for giving Anabelle the attention she needs. After all, she is a little girl and little girls are drama:)

Right now, Jack is doing really well adjusting to days/nights. He gets up around 2 in the morning and eats, then around 5 or 6 to eat again. I can't complain!

He is starting to have more awake time, and his expressions favor a little old man! In fact, Josh described him as a little old man when he was first born.

One of the best things about his expressions is that he has several that look like my Daddy-

Random Pictures

2010-12-08T10:21:00.001-08:00

Here are some random pictures of Anabelle. This little girl is busy! She is always talking up a storm and is constantly on the go. I will say that she has great manners- "Thank you" for everything and "excuse you" if you do something wrong.

She is really into baby dolls. I think I have said it before, but if it is any indication of how she is going to treat Jack, Look out! The other night she did inform Josh and I that she wants a new baby. We told her to ask Santa, so now she continues to ask us then lets us know that she asked Santa Claus, too. When we say our prayers at night, she asks for a new baby and says Amen. If she only knew that she is getting the real thing in about a month and a half!

In the den with her baby doll.

This dresser was Josh's moms as a little girl. With a little TLC, it turned out great! Anabelle is so proud of her big girl furniture.

Josh and Anabelle reading in the den. The child loves books!! I just wish she wasn't in love with the same two books- Olivia and Zebra Stripes!

I have posted pictures of Anabelle not sleeping in her bed, but here is one of her actually sleeping in the bed. She really seems to like it. As you can see, there is a random assortment of stuffed animals that seem to always make it into the bed, too. She also sleeps with a blanket that my Mamaw made me when I was little.

Sleeping in Random Places...

2010-11-29T06:33:00.000-08:00

The toddler bed has been going great. Yesterday when I went to get Anabelle up from her nap, I found her sitting in her chair. The chair was really warm, and she looked like she just woke up. I told Josh that if I didn't know better, she probably slept in her chair.

Well, this is how I found her when I went upstairs to go to bed.

Sorry for the poor quality- I never know when I need to take the big camera up.

Toddler Bed

2010-11-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

So, I am officially nesting. We have rearranged furniture and moved things around- poor Josh. I know he hates it, but he has done so much!

I bought Anabelle a toddler bed and we put it up this weekend. Her crib is now in "Baby Jack's" room across the hall. When she saw her new bed and dresser last night, she went crazy! She jumped on it like it was a trampoline, and we started to worry that it may never be a bed to her.

She eventually laid down and let me read her some books. I finally left her to "sleep" and I hid in the bathroom to see how things would go. She cried at the doorway and then got really quiet. This is a scary moment, because you never know what curious little minds are up to. I crawled on all fours, peaked in the room, and she was face down on the bed trying to go to sleep.

I went downstairs and still silence. When Josh and I came upstairs, she was sacked out- with her head on the bed and the rest of her body on the floor! I laughed so hard I thought she would wake up. The pictures we took are with our cell phones, but maybe I can catch some with the big camera tonight. Proud to say that she slept the whole night in her bed like a big girl!

2010-09-10T10:24:00.000-07:00

Amazing how "grown-up" Anabelle has become...

She has started eating her meals with a fork. Now, she doesn't always get food on the fork, but she tries.
When I picked her up at daycare yesterday, she was sitting at the table, drinking milk from an open cup, and dunking her oreo's in the milk. It was so sweet, it made me want to cry! Well, until she turned to face me and I realized her shirt was ruined and she needed a bath.

She tells me now when she is ready to go to bed, and whenever she needs something she uses phrases instead of the grunting and whining.
When walking through Lowe's with Josh the other day, he did something she didn't like and she told him, " No, no, no. Bad Daddy." I think it really shocked him, but he should just get ready. Little girl drama is never ending!

Vacation Pics and Announcement

2010-09-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

Our life has been so crazy lately!!! Anabelle is on the go and seems to never stop... She is eating with silverware now and is really catching on to things. We found out yesterday that we are having a little boy! Jack Robert (Robert after Josh's daddy) will be here in January. Anabelle will already tell you that her little brother's name is Jack.
Here are some Beach pictures from Edisto Island, SC. We skipped the Gulf this year, and although it was a little disappointing to not go, South Carolina was amazing!!!!

Josh, Anabelle, and I (and Jack:)

Bea, Grand John, and the Grand babies

Henry, Anabelle, and Charlie

Eating my Candy

Playing on the screen porch after dinner

Playing with Charlie

Petting Zoo at a plantation in Charleston

Random picture from the lake- Anabelle was dying to get in the water and cried when we took her out:(

New Addition!

2010-08-20T10:22:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know yet... we are expecting again!
Baby Beasley's due date is my birthday-January 31st. We find out
in two weeks whether or not pink will be the dominant color is our family.
Anabelle and the baby will be almost exactly 2 years apart. We are SO excited!

Happy Easter! (This post is just a little late...)

2010-04-14T10:26:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful Easter! We spent time with Mamaw and Bea and Grand John and had so much fun. She found a prize egg and she has been using her money to buy ice cream from the ice cream man. Thank goodness for Bea who smocked her amazing dress. The dress was beautiful!

Reading with Chloe

Anabelle's cousin KK taught her how to "sniff" the buttercups

Anabelle playing in the buttercups

Loving on Papa

Cheesing it at Granna and Papa's

Hunting eggs at Bea and Grand John's

After church at the Easter Egg Hunt

This is a random picture... Anabelle's friend Hudson was over playing, and they were taking turns showing their bellies.:)

Playing at the Playground

2010-03-03T09:38:00.000-08:00

We were finally able to go and play at the playground in our neighborhood! Anabelle loved it. She had so much fun just running around and chasing the big kids. If you notice some black specks on her face, she fell and ate some mulch:)

She looks just like Josh! Same expressions and everything!

Happy 1st Birthday, Miss. Anabelle!

2010-02-08T11:42:00.000-08:00

We had a great time celebrating Anabelle's 1st birthday last weekend! We had a wonderful time with lots of family and friends. The party was a brown and pink ladybug theme. It turned out so cute! Our best friend, Lindsay, made the cakes for Anabelle. They were truly amazing! Anabelle wore a special outfit that her Bea made, and she loved her chair from Gigi. We are truly blessed!

Decorations

Lindsay's beautiful cake! She made Anabelle this cake, a special "smash cake", and cupcakes. They were amazing!

She was about to pounce in this picture...

She was shoveling it into her mouth!

The damage...

Cute bloomers from Bea

Charlie and Anabelle playing after the party

Playing with baby Henry's toy in her new chair from Gigi

Anabelle loves Charlie! She was letting him put the ball on her face and letting him bounce it on her head.

Charlie

Trying for a group picture of the kiddo's...

Bea and Grand John with all of the grandkids.

SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

2010-02-04T09:30:00.001-08:00

Anabelle enjoyed her first snow! We went to Bea and Grand John's house for the "Winter Storm 2010". 6 1/2 inches of beautiful snow!!!

It was soooo much fun. We had an amazing time visiting, playing dominoes, and of course playing in the snow! I am pretty sure Anabelle had on about 4 layers of clothes. She wore her "Hello Kitty" boots, but didn't have much luck keeping them on.

Chowing down caveman style!

Belle waiting patiently for Anabelle to feed her!

It's been a while...

2010-01-14T06:55:00.000-08:00

Anabelle was playing in her rocker.

She has started propping her foot up while she eats...

Here are some pictures from Thanksgiving and Christmas. Anabelle is on the move! She is climbing stairs now and running everywhere. We are approaching the big 1st birthday!

Anabelle and Gigi

With Granna, Papa, Charlie, and Henry

Anabelle and Mommy

Too much turkey...
Meeting Santa at our church

Rocking at Bea and Grand John's house

Cheesing it before church

Confused by all the chaos

Daddy had to help out

Charlie and Anabelle at Granna and Papa's house

Anabelle entertaining Papa

Crazy Girl...

Anabelle and Mamaw on Christmas Day

2009-10-31T18:14:00.000-07:00

2009-10-31T18:12:00.000-07:00

Playing with Granna

Happy Halloween! BOO!

2009-10-31T18:01:00.000-07:00

Anabelle playing at Mamaw's house

Anabelle trick-or-treating with Mamaw

BOO! Playing at Granna and Papa's

Summer Pictures...

2009-10-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some summer pictures to check out...

Anabelle on the boat

Anabelle and Uncle Shane

Anabelle and Grand John

Anabelle, Grand John, and Aunt Jenny

Anabelle in Bea and Grand John's Pool

Relaxing in the Pool

2009-10-28T06:57:00.000-07:00

Our cousin Matt came up 2 weekends ago and helped Will and I with sorting my Daddy's things. Anabelle got to meet him, and I think he was a little smitten by her!

2009-10-28T06:51:00.000-07:00

Anabelle had a big weekend! We had friends over to watch the UT/Alabama game. She got to wear her cheerleading uniform, and even let Uncle Smug in the house with his Alabama shirt on...

2009-10-14T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Anabelle crawling through the house. The rain will NOT stop... so Anabelle is wearing a hoodie so she won't melt! We kept our friend, Hudson, yesterday. He is three weeks older than Anabelle. Pretty sure that he thinks she is crazy... She played with his feet and spent her time stealing his passy. I think they will be like Dennis the Menace and Margaret.

Bathtub Fun

2009-10-14T06:40:00.000-07:00

Anabelle's baths are becoming more and more fun! She likes to try and eat bubbles, splashes us, and laughs uncontrollably! I didn't know taking a bath could be so fun-

2009-10-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

2009-10-06T12:06:00.001-07:00

We recently visited my cousin Michelle for Mamaw's 85th birthday luncheon. Anabelle has a cousin, Claire, who is two months younger than she is. We had a blast! Here are a couple of pictures with Mamaw, Aunt Kathy, and Uncle Charles.

2009-10-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

I hope that we can keep everyone up to date on our family...

Anabelle is 8 months old now! She is full of herself and all over our house! Josh installed baby gates this weekend, but everyday we find something new she likes to play with... I have about 6 fake lemons and limes all over my kitchen floor...