Lang Reunion

We really aren't up to much around our house these days. We think AC has a few new teeth wanting to make their debut so she has been extra fussy! We haven't really gotten out much since I started my new little job either!

However, this past weekend I did take Audrey Claire to a family reunion for my mom's side of the family. She enjoyed getting to play with cousins and exploring the town of D'Lo! I know you're thinking what the heck is there to do in D'Lo? And while there really isn't much, they do have the D'Lo Water Park-complete with campsites, an office, playground and even a park van! This is the town where my Pawpaw grew up so he wanted to take all the grandkids to see where he spent his childhood. So we all loaded up in the back of his truck and headed down the road. Ok so most of us were in the back of the truck-ReRe, AC, and I were up front with Pawpaw. We truly looked like the Clampetts rolling down the road. Anyway, it was fun to see the Strong River and take some family pictures. My mom has all of the pictures so I will share them once I get them from her! Until then please use your vivid imaginations to picture 10 Langs in the back of a '73 pickup truck going through downtown D'Lo to see the Strong River. Oh what a sight we were!

Will Crawl for a Mac

It's never been up for question but it was very evident tonight that Audrey Claire is so her daddy's child. I say this because we have been trying to get her crawl for several weeks now and she finally did it tonight! What did it take you ask? A Mac. Not the big juicy burger from McDonald's but our computer. I came home tonight from a friend's house and Seth said she was the closest to crawling that she has been so far. She kinda did it a time or two so we decided to put the computer on the floor in front of her. The background is a picture of her and she LOVES to look at it. It only took her about half a second to start to scoot across the floor. In another half second, I had the camera in her face. We kept moving the computer from one end of the kitchen to the other watching her go back and forth. We even skyped with a few people so they could see her in action. Here is what we saw. And just in case your wondering, yes I did run immediately to the computer to blog about such a wonderful occasion. This all happened only thirty minutes ago! But she is in bed now and Seth is studying. Oh, and please ignore the bag of garbage in the background. Seth was actually on his way to take it outside before he was interrupted by a certain someone!

We are really excited that she can finally get to where she wants to go. Unfortunately, I can no longer hide a dirty floor. AC's hands and knees will show all the dirt. I should probably go mop now. Goodnight!

Lately

I realized today that I should keep the blog "rolling" even if I can't add pictures. Maybe once Seth "updates" our computer again, I can add them to the posts. That being said, I have lots to fill you in on.

We have been able to see all of Audrey Claire's grandparents in the last few weeks and even some of her great-grandparents. We've had several visits with them which included trips to Crystal Springs, Jackson and Wesson. They even found their way to Hattiesburg a time or two. She is so blessed to have so many grandparents who spoil, I mean love, her.

The most recent news would be that Audrey Claire is officially on the move. I can no longer put her on the floor in one place and expect her to be in that same place five seconds later. I wouldn't exactly call it crawling yet, but it's definitely a form of it. It's more like scooting/wiggling/whatever she has to do to get where she wants to be.

She is also trying to start pulling up on things. Yesterday, I found her trying to reach the top of the couch cushion. Then later on in the day, she was grabbing the top of her bed trying to stand up. I think we are going to have to lower her bed soon. I don't want her to pull up one night and end up flipping over the side of it. OK, I realize I may be acting a little too pre-cautious, but give me a break, I am a first time mom:)

Yesterday, she made a new friend. One of my students from last year is in the middle of changing schools so I am homeschooling him during the transition. It's fun being a teacher again and AC loves having another little person in our house everyday. It's taking a little getting used to having another person here all day but overall it's going great!

Well, I have probably missed a few things that have happened recently but promise to start updating more often. I just hate I can't add pictures right now! Hopefully we get that handled soon.

2 month video

Still no pictures so here is a video of Audrey Claire when she was 2 months old! I don't know if she is trying to talk to me or figure out why I always had a camera in her face.

Hiccups

In trying to find the positive in every situation, I am going to take this time of being unable to upload pictures to upload several videos. I have tons of them on our video camera but never take the time to upload them. I am going to start with old ones and eventually put up more recent ones.

Here is Audrey Claire when she was only three days old. It was during one of our middle of the night feedings and somebody had the hiccups!

8 months old!

I am still unable to upload pictures to the computer. Seth updated our computer and now it will not recognize my camera! He has tried several times to figure out a way to fix it but has been unsuccessful. But my blogging must go on!

September 12th, my sweet little monkey turned 8 months old! She can do so many new things and I know you are dying to know what she is up to these days. I do have a few pictures that I can add to this post. Here is what she is up to these days-

She has learned how to pull down the bumper pad in her crib. Most of the time when it's time for her to go to bed, we just lay her down and she goes on to sleep. Once she gets quiet, I go in her room to make sure she is ok and asleep. This is what I have seen several times lately.

As posted before, she has a precious new friend, Owen. He is already growing and changing. We love him so much!

This may not seem like a big deal but to me it's a huge step. Since she was born, she loved her pacifier, especially when she was going to sleep, but couldn't keep it in her mouth. She would spit it out then cry until I put it back in her mouth. But now she is a pro! She can keep it in her mouth so much better.

Ok, no more pictures. Use your wonderful imagination to "see" my monkey doing these things!

• She has gone from eating in her Bumbo seat to a high-chair. She can also feed herself. (Not baby food, just puffs!) When it's time for a snack, I put her in her high-chair and give her a few puffs and she is a happy camper!
• She is doing great with baby food again! This makes a momma SO happy. Some of her favorites are bananas, applesauce, pears, green beans, squash and sweet potatoes.
• She is talking more these days. As you saw in last week's video, her favorite thing to say is "Dada"
• She LOVES to play peek-a-boo. We have had some really fun times playing this with her!

My precious little monkey is growing up so fast! And I know time is only going to go by faster the older she gets. It makes me sad when I go shopping and have to buy 9-12 month size clothes! I see little newborn things and think "I am supposed to be buying this size". But then I remember how much fun she is getting to be and I know it's only going to get better!

"Say Mama"

I am still unable to upload pictures to the computer so while we wait for those here is a video of my little monkey! But before you watch it, let me explain the hair- This is what happens when you put a bow in wet hair, leave it for a while then take it out. Enjoy!

What can I say? This girl loves her Dada!

Blog Break

UPDATE: I am still on a blogging break but not by choice. I can't get pictures to upload to our computer!! I have several things I want to put on here. Hopefully Seth can figure out what's going on! I will post as soon as I can!

If you haven't noticed, I have been on a small blogging break. Audrey Claire went home with ReRe and Pops for the weekend so I decided to take a break. We went to get her Sunday, stayed for two days and visited ALOT of people. I have lots to post about and will get caught up today or tomorrow. Right now laundry and making baby food are on the agenda! In the meantime, here is a picture of my precious little monkey:

New Boyfriend

Audrey Claire has a new boyfriend!! Baby Owen was born on Monday! His parents are our good friends Tim and Darla. We have been waiting what seems like forever to meet him and he is very much worth the wait. He is so precious!! When I held him, I couldn't believe Audrey Claire was that small just a few months ago! I also can't believe how fast she has grown.

How sweet is this little face?

Here's Meghan and me with the three babies of the "Brookhaven" group. We wanted to get a picture of all three of them together on the couch but this will do for now. It's hard to get an 8 month old, 4 month old and 2 day old doing the same thing at once. Maybe one day this week we can do it!