The Corey Spot

Bethel Christmas Parade

2011-12-18T14:11:00.001-05:00

November Recap

2011-12-07T13:27:00.008-05:00

Thanksgiving 2011... We celebrated Thanksgiving this year in Robersonville at Gray's Grandmother's. The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins! The following Saturday we had my family to our house in Bethel and then on Sunday had lunch with Gray's other grandmother in Bethel. A very busy week and weekend.

I had my tonsils taken out on Nov 16th. Definitely not a walk in the park and I would probably have to say it hurt worse than childbirth! Now 3 weeks later I still have some scabbing and pain but I'm finally eating again and have my energy back. I will spare all of you with the pictures.

For the past 3 years we have gotten our Christmas tree at my sister in law Katie's parents house in Battleboro. The trees come straight from the mountains. They are always so fresh and smell so good!! I love the tradition we have started and the kids have a blast. James wanted all of the HUGE trees but we settled on a perfect one (more pictures to come). It was too big once we got it in the house but we made it work.

Miller and Daddy picking out the tree

A precious outfit from Katie's shop Miss Piggy's Boutique/ Southern monograms. Check her out on facebook or her website misspiggysboutique.com. The clothes are all handmade. She also sells monogrammed gifts and bags.

Just thought I would share this cute picture of James and Miller on round 3 of Thanksgiving playing the piano together.

Halloween 2011

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Didn't take many pictures.. James was not cooperative with the camera. He was a police man "Officer Corey". He took his costume very seriously this year. He LOVED all the candy and trick or treating.

Miller was a "Sweet Strawberry"

Miller introduced Mason to his first piece of candy.

One Month Later and Fall Fun!

2011-10-27T20:05:00.005-04:00

Sorry for the lack of blogging... I just haven't been in the mood. We have stayed busy and have been having lots of fun! The next few post will play catchup to what we've been up to.. We went to the Pitt County fair. James loved it, Miller did too but she wanted to run wild all over the place and didn't love being cooped up in her stroller. Both kids loved the animals. We didn't even eat a single bit of fair food (my fav) this year. Quick but fun trip!

Miller's hair is finally long enough for pigtails. Isn't it just adorable!!!

Playdate with Leighton

Fun in the cotton field. This picture is a perfect example of each child's individual personality!!

John, Gray, and their baby girls

Miller Starts Preschool

2011-09-16T14:07:00.002-04:00

Miller started 1 day a week at James' preschool Memorial Baptist in Greenville. She loves the interaction with other children, so hopefully this will be a good experience for her. She wasn't shy at all the first day, walked right in and started playing.

So glad her buddy Holton is in her class!

James' 1st Day of 4 year Preschool

2011-09-06T13:29:00.001-04:00

James started 4 year old preschool last week. He will be going M-Th from 9-12. He has jumped right back into the swing of things at school and seems to be liking it so far. His teacher this year is Mrs. Smirne. He told me last night she was his best friend, so thats a very good sign and start to a new school year!

16 months old

2011-08-25T12:50:00.003-04:00

Miss Priss is now 16 months old but we had her 15 month well visit last week so now would be a good time to update. Miller weighs 22lbs (25th percentile) and is 32 inches tall (75th percentile). She had been so petite until now. She has hit a growth spurt and her height has definitely gone up a lot in the past month. She is wearing 12- 18 month clothes and still a great eater. The only think that she will not eat is bread, but I guess that's a good thing. Miller runs faster than James did at this age although shes only been walking for 3 months. She is into everything and leaves a destructive path wherever she goes. I am constantly picking up after her. She is saying so many words and loves to repeat what you say. She loves to dance, especially in her car seat. Miller's favorite toys to play with are non-toys (plastic cups, a water bottle, wrapping paper, boxes, and plastic containers). Miller starts preschool 1 day a week next month (Monday's) and she will be in kindermusik on Tuesdays. I'm really excited for her to have some activities and playtime with children her age.

A day on the Farm

2011-08-13T12:52:00.002-04:00

Last week we spent an afternoon in the tobacco field with Gray. Miller is not scared to get dirty and James would stay out there and work all day. Here are a few cute pictures from our afternoon.

Beach 2011

2011-07-25T10:30:00.003-04:00

Miller was such bathing beauty and got so much attention on the beach. This child is fearless! She loved the water, sand, and making a mess.

Just one of her 10 bathing suits of the summer!

In her bikini...

We visited the aquarium. This is the only picture I got of both kids together the entire trip.

James and Daddy rode go karts. James talked about this for days!

The waterslides were fun for everyone! James didn't want to leave!

Miller and Daddy had fun too!

Miller out to dinner in my 30 year old dress. If I can find a picture of me wearing it I will post pictures of me in mine at this age. I am so glad she got to wear it and it sure looked cute on her.

We had a great vacation! It was a lot of work for Gray and I but the memories are worth it. I can't wait to go back next year!

4 years old

2011-07-10T20:33:00.003-04:00

James turned 4 July 3rd. We were at the beach for the week and celebrated his birthday there. We had his party the week before we left (will post pics soon). I think he was a little confused about what day his real birthday was on but he definitely had fun celebrating 2 times. I will have to say James' 3rd year was a challenging but fun one. There is no such thing as the terrible 2's. 3 was not terrible by any means but 3 was full personality and challenges. At 3 James was potty trained, learned voice his opinion, learned to give up or try to give up a nap, choose what he wanted to eat, learned to get out of his car seat, and the list goes on. I love this age though. They are so innocent and sweet. James has such a tender heart but is also such a firecracker and wants things the way he wants them. I love how he wakes up every morning and asks "where we going today?" He knows all the words to his daddy's favorite songs. I love when I do something he thinks is funny he tells me "i'm so siwwy"! At times I think I embarass him. James plays so hard with his tractors and in his sandbox, he loves his blue blanket. Nothing makes hims happier than a new tractor or a truck. He thinks he is a farmer and he needs to go to work. I love this age and would love to freeze him. Its the transitional age between a toddler and a little boy. He will be in preschool only one more year and I can't believe we will be registering him for kindergarten in only 6 months. Happy Birthday my sweet little boy!

Mater

2011-06-26T09:46:00.002-04:00

James (12 months)

(Miller 13.5 months)

James got the ride on Mater for his 1st Birthday. It was by far one of his favorite toys.! Miller has become attached to him too. Everytime we go outside this is her toy of choice. Thought it was cute I found these pics of them so close in age. James has a black eye in the picture and I don't even remember how it happened.

James' Swimming Lessons

2011-06-26T09:40:00.002-04:00

James had so much fun at swimming lessons this year. He has been taking the past two years at Raynez Swimming in Greenville. The lessons are for two weeks and he progressed so much this year. He is swimming on his own maybe 10 feet without a float, can get in and out of the pool on his own, float on his back, go underwater and get a dive stick. I was so impressed with the progress he made this year. He is loving the pool and especially the diving board!

2011-06-09T08:44:00.001-04:00

James and Miller both LOVE being outdoors. We spend the mornings and afternoons outside or at the pool. The mosquitoes are in Love with Miller. I think we need to get our yard sprayed. Here are a few pics of the past couple of weeks.

13 Months

2011-06-01T15:07:00.002-04:00

At 13 months Miller is finally walking. Cave baby craw is her preferable method of getting around but she is taking 8-10 steps at a time. Still only 2 teeth but we are done with baby food. Miller only wants table foods and her favorites are red sauce based pastas, waffles, and granola bars. She also loves veggie sticks and french fries. Yogurt is about the only thing she will let me feed her with a spoon. Outside play is a favorite and Miller loves the pool. She also loves getting into anything James is trying to do. He always tells me "time for Miller's nap" and closes his door so she can't get to his toys. She does love him so much! She is saying a few new words and clearly says thank you, ball, and balloon. I love this age and wish I could freeze her for a little while!

Miller and Leighton

2011-05-20T14:27:00.003-04:00

Yesterday we had a playdate with Miller's friend Leighton. They have so much fun showing off when they get together!

1 YEAR OLD

2011-05-09T13:27:00.003-04:00

Look who is 1!!!

At 1 year old Miller is 20lbs 1oz and 29 inches long. She's in the 25th percentile for weight and 50th for height. She's wearing 12 month clothes. She is standing on her own and walking with a walker but not on her own. She still only has 2 teeth but LOVES to eat. She will eat anything that you put in front of her. Miller has had 6 ear infections, a bacterial infection, and had her first trip to the ER yesterday. She has been sick enough to last her the next 5 years. I pray that the next year of her life will be filled with health and happiness! Miller loves to clap her hands and she is saying many words (ma ma, da da, bye bye, Heeey, night night , ba ba, juice, out, and a few more). She really is the happiest baby! She goes with the flow and always has a smile on her face. Miller doesn't like loud noises and sirens and drive thru car washes scare her. This first year has flown faster than I could ever imagine and I can't wait for many more!

Miller's 1st Birthday Party

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Happy 1st Birthday Miller

2011-05-01T15:38:00.001-04:00

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Easter 2011

2011-04-28T14:30:00.004-04:00

SCHOOL EGG HUNT

James' preschool Easter egg hunt was the Wed before Easter. He was so excited the night before he couldn't sleep! He found the golden egg!!!

Class shot! These are always so funny to me!

CHURCH EGG HUNT

You can tell James was so excited to take a picture with his sister!

EASTER

We had a wonderful Easter. Woke up and both kids loved what the Easter bunny had brought them. We went to church and then headed to Robersonville to Gray's parents house. We ate lunch and had an "adult" easter egg hunt. It was a lot of fun! James kept telling Gray and I where the eggs were hidden. After lunch Miller came home and took a nap. James was pooped and fell asleep on the den floor.

Swingset!!!!

2011-04-22T09:44:00.001-04:00

Gray Turns 30

2011-04-22T09:37:00.003-04:00

Gray's 20th was April 9th. Your Perfect Cake in Greenville did a great job on his cake. Gray was surprised. We celebrated the night before his Birthday at the Corey pond in Robersonville. Gray and my sister in law Katie share the same Birthday so we celebrated both Birthday's. Gray and I had a nice adult Dinner at Starlight Cafe on his Birthday!

Great Picture of Gray from college...

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Eleven

2011-04-07T13:02:00.002-04:00

11 months (a little late) but how did it get here so fast?

Miller is so much fun! She is so giggly and happy and I have so much fun playing and laughing with her. She finally got her first two teeth, the first one popped out the week before she turned 11 months. Not having many teeth has not stopped this little girl from eating. She loves to eat anything and everything. Loves all stage 3 baby food, cheese grits, toast, chic fil a nuggets, and french fries. Weve mastered the sippy cup and I've been introducing whole milk at dinner time in her cup.

She is crawilng so fast and into everything. Just yesterday she discovered how to crawl on our brick fireplace, got in the toliet, and under the kitchen sink. We love playing outside and she loved her walker and the sandbox. I think she will love the beach this summer, but I will have a lot of chasing to do!

Miller is babbling a lot! She says (da da, ma ma, bye bye, nite nite, and woooow!) I am teaching her to hold up one finger for her First Birthday... she's slowly getting it.

She is taking 2 naps around 2 hours each and sleeping 7am-7pm (most nights). Miller loves her Daddy and gets so excited when he comes home at nights. She also loves her big brother but he gets so frustrated with her at this age.

A 11 months I could ask for a better baby! Having 2 is so much fun and each day is an adventure!

Roller Skating

2011-03-29T07:24:00.002-04:00

James and Miller's cousin Ella Gray had her 6th Birthday at the roller skating rink. James was so excited for her party. The skates were too heavy and he kept topping forward. He still had fun though! Gray got a workout dragging him around in circles. We will try again this summer!

10 Months

2011-03-10T14:08:00.002-05:00

Look who is 10 months old!

Crawling around everywhere and pulling up on everything!

Messing up her brothers toys!

And boy does she love to eat!

We finally have one tooth and another on the way.

James loves Miller

2011-02-26T07:07:00.002-05:00

James is having a hard time sharing his toys with Miller. As soon as she looks at something of his he takes it away. He usually hands her a baby toy, but she wants to play with his toys. I often hear "mama Miller is ready to take her nap" when this is going on. I hate to say it but its so cute to watch. These pictures were taken after James made her cry. Although he hates to share his toys, he sure does love his sister!

James' Valentine Party

2011-02-26T06:58:00.002-05:00

James was so excited that I came to his party!

Miller and Holton had fun too!

Every child made a heart. This is James'. He was the only child who loved something other than their family or a pet. P.S- We don't even have a lawn mower. Someone does our yard!! I love how a 3.5 year old brain works!

James' Oil Painting

2011-02-16T10:22:00.001-05:00

This is a picture of an oil portrait we had painted of James. We got it taken this summer right after his 3rd Birthday. I am so happy with the turnout. It was well worth the 6 month wait.

9 Months

2011-02-10T10:17:00.004-05:00

I have not taken a picture of Miller with my camera in over a month. This is a picture off my phone. I promise more pictures will be coming soon! She has been taking great naps and this is how I found her in her room during her afternoon nap.

I At 9 Months Miller weighs 19.lbs 2oz and is 26 inches long. She is in the 25th-50th percentile for both. She is still wearing 6-9 month clothes. Yesterday she FINALLY started crawling and she is fast. She had been crawling backwards for a while and scooting everywhere but the true craw came at 9months. She is pulling up on everything and standing up in her crib.She has started saying "da da" and "bye bye". When Gray gets home from work she starts a constant "da da" babble for about 30min. She really loves her Daddy! She still doesn't have a tooth, although she has been drooling for 5 months. That first tooth is being really stubborn. I believe that drooling is a huge teething myth. Miller is great with food and will eat almost anything we give her. She loves puffs and yoguart melts and has tried pancake and sweet potato fries this month. She's not interested in a sippy cup, but we are working on it.

Both kids have been sick off and on since the day after Christmas. Last week Miller had it bad. 102.6 temp and just feeling horrible. I took her to the doctor and it was croup. 2 days later she is back to her old self. I am so sick of germs, colds, and cold weather!!! Thankfully Gray and I haven't picked up any of the germs and I've been santitizing my house like crazy.

8 Months Old

2011-01-11T13:55:00.002-05:00

Eight months have flown by. Its hard to imagine in four short months I'll be planning Miller's first Birthday party! She turned 8 months on the 29th of December so this is a little post- Happy 8 months.

At 8 months Miller is getting up on her hands and knees and rocking. She spins and rolls to get anywhere she wants to go but is not crawling. She can stand un-supported against the coffee table but doesn't last long. She has learned patty cake and claps her hands nonstop. If we don't sing the song when she starts clapping she gets very frustrated. She also waves "hey" and "bye bye". Miller is still not loving her bottle (only drinks 4-6oz 4 times a day) and is still waking up during the night to eat. She slept through the night from 9 weeks old until she was 5 months. At 5 months she started waking up again and continues to get up. I know she has to be hungry so I always give in and feed her. We have let her "cry it out" a couple of nights but she is up for good super early in the morning. She loves solids and is eating 3 meals a day along with feeding herself puffs for snack.
Miller is such a trooper and hangs out with me 3 days a week in Greenville while James is in preschool. Her morning naps are really off those 3 days but she makes up for the lost time on our days at home. Her and James take an afternoon nap at the same time from about 1-4. Its so nice to have some alone time. This month Miller also had a very long cold and ran a fever with the cold. After 3 weeks of that mess we are all back to feeling better! Can't wait to see what she gets into this month!!

CHRISTMAS 2010

2011-01-09T09:51:00.004-05:00

Sugar Cookies and Milk for Santa

James got WAY too many toys. Santa got a little excited this year!

Miller's pile...

SO SO excited about his new John Deere bike!

Miller had a Bailey's box under the tree from Daddy. It was a pearl bracelet. So sweet!

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. James was so much fun to watch. Miller was such a trooper and napped well everywhere we went. We spent Christmas morning in Bethel, went to Robersonville for breakfast at Gray's parents house, lunch at his grandmothers, and then off to Smithfield for Christmas night. It was a busy day but we are thankful that we have our families close!

Christmas Eve

2010-12-24T09:44:00.002-05:00

Now that Christmas Eve is finally here I am sooo excited for tomorrow!!! This is the first year James has really understood what Christmas is all about... When we put out our stockings James wants to leave a peanut butter and jelly out for Santa and cookies for baby Jesus. I am thankful that he knows Christmas isn't all about new toys and Santa! Boy is he excited about new toys though!! He is asking Santa for Stinky the Garbage truck, Buzz wings, John deere toys, and some new tools. Last night he decided that he really really needed an ambulance but we told him santa had already made all of his new toys.

These are a couple of pictures I took before Church last weekend...more Christmas pictures to come. We are going to church tonight in Bethel at 5 and then dinner at Gray's grandmother's house. Tomorrow we will wake up at home, open presents and head to Robersonville to Gray's parents house around 10. Lunch in Robersonville with Gray's other grandmother and then to Smithfield to spend Christmas night with my family. I am praying that everyone naps sometime during the day!

I hope everyone has a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Santa

2010-12-20T12:55:00.002-05:00

Christmas Parades

2010-12-14T13:20:00.003-05:00

Last Wed was the Robersonville Christmas parade. It was FREEZING but we toughed it out. James loves parades and is officially a candy snatcher!

Miller loved watching the parade also.. She looked so cute al bundled up.

Love this picture of James!

The Bethel parade was on Saturday. It wasn't as cold so it was much more enjoyable. The parade had so many animals, cars, and firetrucks. James loved it!

Gray joined us.. so happy he could come!

Our Elf Aiden

2010-12-14T13:12:00.003-05:00

Meet Aiden our "Elf". James is loving having Aiden around and has been on his best behavior since he came to live with us. Hopefully Aiden will tell Santa all of the good things James has been doing and he will bring James all of the toys on his list!

Miller was really excited too!

Catching Up!

2010-12-09T12:47:00.003-05:00

Miller is now 7 months old! She has finally learned to take long naps (2 a day 2-3hrs each) and is sleeping from 7:-7:30 - 7 in the morning. She is eating stage 2 baby foods and isn't picky at all. She has started to scoot backwards. She loves her big brother and he makes her laugh all the time! Mill'er's helmet has been a huge success. We had our 1 month follow up appointment yesterday and her measurments were great. She will only be in the helmet for 4 more weeks. I was preparing myself for 4 months, but thankfully her head has rounded itself out in 8 short weeks. This is the only picture I got of her on Thanksgiving.

FLORIDA TRIP

We took a 12 hour roadtrip to Tallahassee, FL the week before Thanksgiving to see my grandmother "B". It was the first time she got to meet Miller. Both kids did great in the car and now I know we can definitely do it again. We had a great time and it was so good to get away!

A picture of Gray and I (very rare with 2 kids)

4 generations

Miller and Her Helmet

2010-11-26T14:09:00.002-05:00

Miller has had her helmet now for 2 weeks. She has done amazing with it. I think I was preparing for the worst but she honestly acts like it isn't even there. We are now wearing it for 23 hours a day. Her helmet makes her cheeks look so chunky! I will keep updating her progress. Hopefully it will continue to be smooth sailing!

Halloween 2010

2010-11-11T09:52:00.002-05:00

Here are some pictures of my Cute UPS man and Adorable little lamb. James was so excited about Trick-or- Treating this year. We went to a Halloween festival at church and then visited a few families and friends.

6 Months Old!

2010-11-02T12:32:00.002-04:00

Its so hard to believe Miller is already 6 months old. The second child goes by so so much faster than the first. At her 6 month checkup she weighed 16.3 lbs (25th-50th percentile) and was 25.3 inches tall (50th percentile). She is sitting up all by herself and pushing up on both arms and spinning in circles. She is eating solids at dinner time and loves all vegetables. I've also tried yougart and she ate the whole container. She's not too fond of fruits but I'm working on it. Miller also has had a flat spot on the right side of her head since birth and it hasn't corrected itself even with lots and lots of tummy time. It is called Plagiocephaly and we have been referred to an orthotist who will fit her for a cranial band/ helmet. Her case is not severe at all so hopefully she will only have to wear it 4-6 weeks. Our appointment is next Monday at 10:00. Wish us luck with the insurance company! Many insurance companies consider it cosmetic and I've heard that its a battle getting them to pay for it.

KooKoo and Kachoo Visit James

2010-11-02T12:22:00.002-04:00

KooKoo and Kachoo are James' preschool class mascots. They get to go home every week with another friend. They are kangaroos and James was sooo excited for them to come visit us!
They rode on a big John Deere sprayer...

Got to honk the horn on a big truck...

Eat a sweet potato for a snack...

and have a visit to the sweet potato warehouse. James was really upset when we had to take KooKoo and Kachoo back to school. Hopefully they will be able to come visit again! I loved watching James take care of them for the week!

Adam and Brittany's Wedding

2010-10-14T13:18:00.004-04:00

James was in Gray's cousin Adam's wedding last weekend. There were so many good pictures so sorry for the picture overload....
Ring Bearer James and Flower Girl Ella Gray

James and Mommy before the wedding.

James got a little bored during the ceremony...

He walked in and out just like he was supposed to. We were so proud!

We missed Miller but she was in good hands at Nette and Granddaddy's in Smithfield.

James with his older cousins Charles Jr. and Ben. He loves hanging out with them!

Brittany and Adam with the kids

Wedding Party

James danced for hours. He loved being out there on the dance floor and was quite a little show off.

The beautiful couple.. it was such a pretty wedding!

James' way of telling us it was time to go home

THE END

Fair with Friends

2010-10-14T13:01:00.003-04:00

Last week we we went to the fair with my friend Amanda, her twins Ella Carsyn and Aulden, and baby brother Holton. James was too excited about the fair he couldn't take a nap. He was asleep as soon as we pulled out of the driveway to head to the fair. Everyone had a great time. The Pitt County fair was VERY clean and we didn't have to wait for any of the rides. It was so fun to see James ride the rides. This is the first year that he hasn't been scared of them. He has been asking to go back everyday.

James and Aulden thought this was a ride. They were actually the fair grounds lawnmowers parked under a shed. When James sees anything John Deere he has to test it out.

Miller and Holton hanging out with the big kids!

Miller was a trooper. I didn't hear a peep out of her the whole time we were there. She was awake until the very end.

We probably went on this slide 10 times. All of the kids loved it!!!

The motorcycle ride was the highlight of the fair trip. I think he thought this was real!

Miller 5 months

2010-09-30T10:13:00.002-04:00

I really cannot believe this sweet girl is 5 months old. Miller is the happiest baby ever! She is all smiles and giggles and is on a pretty good schedule and sleeping good at night. She is rolling from front to back, moving around in circles on her arms, and putting some weight on her feet when stood up. She loves riding in her stroller and jumping in her jumparoo! We started baby food and she seems to like vegetables a lot better than fruits. At her last checkup (2 weeks ago) she weighed 13lbs 3 oz. In the 25th percentile for weight. Her cheeks are so chubby but she is still very tiny. She's still wearing 3 month clothes. James has adjusted so well to her being in our life and has finally started interacting and playing with her.

The HAIRCUT

2010-09-30T09:57:00.003-04:00

I took James for a "trim" and this is what happened.....

Note to self... Never go to sport clips again. The week James started school we went for a haircut. The place we usually go only had afternoon appts for the whole week so I decided to take him to a walk in place. Miller was screaming while all of this was going on... I told the lady to keep the front long, just clean it up and make the back a little shorter. She instantly took the clippers to his bangs and this is what we got!

Lots and Lots of Hair

It is FINALLY growing back and James thinks he has a really cool haircut!!

James' first Day of 3 yr old Preschool

2010-09-30T09:45:00.004-04:00

James started 3 year old Preschool on Sept 1st. He is going 3 days a week from 9-12. We have seen no tears and he is so excited about school and playing with his friends. This year they have music and big church!

Miller 4 Months

2010-09-01T20:57:00.003-04:00

Miller is NOT a fan of rice cereal. James never ate it either. I'm going to try oatmeal soon!

Sweet litte girl!

Miller is such a happy baby! I can't believe she is already 4 months old!

James' Surgery

2010-09-01T20:49:00.003-04:00

My sweet little boy had his tonsils and adenoids taken out on August 11th. He had been snoring really loud and had a lot of restless sleep so the doctor thought that it would be best to have them removed. He also showed signs of toddler sleep apnea. The surgery went well and the doctor said that his tonsils were 3 times the size they should be for a child his age so I am so glad we decided on the surgery. The recovery has been horrible but after 3 weeks James is FINALLY back to himself. I really can't imagine the pain he went through but hopefully it will be worth all of the pain in the long run.

Church Day

2010-08-15T13:52:00.003-04:00

I went to church last Sunday with both kids alone for the first time. Gray was working so i figured I better get used to going to church alone in the summertime. These pictures were taken about an hour before it was time to leave... after the photos James decided he had on a "bad outfit". His clothes were changed 3 times. He just didn't understand why he couldn't wear his Cars pajamas. Once we arrived to church James didn't want to go to the nursery and Miller was wide awake ( all morning I had timed her feedings so she would be asleep). We all survived and both kids were very well behaved. James stood up to sing and made up his own words to the hymns. He clapped when everyone was done singing. He bowed his head to pray and he really made me proud!

Catch Up! End of July

2010-08-15T13:39:00.003-04:00

James went to the spraypark in Rocky Mount with a friend's playgroup. He had so much fun. If you're local I highly reccomend it for children of all ages. There is a mini steam train, mini roller coaster, and carousel along with the spray park. Everything is only $1.00.

Miller is finally chunking up a little. She is still very petite and is just getting into her 3 month clothes but she has some rolls. She also loves to drool and blow bubbles.

James is still enjoying the pool and loves the diving board. Its been really hard for us to go b/c its been so hot. Miller gets really irriable when she's out in the hot weather for too long. Hopefully it will cool down a little and we can have some more pool days soon!

Swimming Lessons

2010-07-24T07:45:00.003-04:00

James took a 2 week swimming class at Raynez swim school in Greenville. He has always been a fearless child and on the first day he jumped into the pool without a float on. The first week of class was bad. He didn't want to be there and it broke my heart to leave him crying everyday. I think for the first time in his life he was really scared of something. I was really hesitant to take him the second week, but knew if I didn't things wouldn't get better. He totally surprised me and was back to his old self and participated in class and really learned a lot.

So glad his friends Aulden and Ella Carsyn were in his class. I think it helped to have a familiar face.

They had so much fun together!He mastered kicking on the kickboard

and swimming to his teachers.

We will definitley take again next year!

Miller 11 weeks

2010-07-22T15:03:00.001-04:00

James' Birthday Party

2010-07-16T14:19:00.003-04:00

James' party was on July 10th at Jumpin' Parties in Greenville. I think the party went really well and James had a blast. He sang Happy Birthday to himself for the next couple of days. A lot of his friends from preschool came and he was really excited to have all of his friends celebrate his Birthday with him.

Aunt Katie made this adorable dump truck shirt for James to wear to his "construction themed" party.

The adults had a lot of fun! Aunt LeeAnna went down the big slide.

Granddaddy could have played this pinball machine the entire time!

Uncle Kevin also enjoyed playing games.

James and Ella Gray having a blast together as usual!

Jumpin' Parties was a great place to have a party. They do everything for you. Provide table decorations, balloons, party supplies, cut the cake, etc... It was a very relaxing party for Gray and I. I highly reccomend it and I'm sure we will have another Birthday party there in the future!

Miller was an angel the whole time... she slept until the last 5 min of the party. She got to hang out with her friend Holton.

James is Three

2010-07-06T14:59:00.004-04:00

James had a Great 3rd Birthday! His actual Birthday is July 3rd but his party is going to be on the 10th. We had breakfast at Cracker Barrell, then went to the jump place. Nette and Granddaddy came to visit and then Nan Nan and Pop Pop had dinner with us. I couldn't have asked for a better day! This is what happens when he see's a John Deere box!

Cute Cake

He kept saying John Deere #1

James loves being a Big Brother. I hope him and Miller will share many more Birthday's together.

Worst Blogger

2010-06-27T07:38:00.002-04:00

I guess I can get the worst blogger award.... I just found my camera charger yesterday so I will start taking some pictures!
The pool had opened so we have been spending lots of time there. It is really hard taking 2 but luckily James does really well by himself with his float on as long as there are other children there to entertain him. I try to go when I know Miller will fall asleep so I can spend some alone time with him.
Speaking of James, he will be 3 next Saturday! The past 3 years definitley have flown by and now that we have a baby in the house it makes James seem so grown and mature. He still isn't potty trained. He goes if he is reminded but doesn't ask to go and when he is too busy playing he has accidents. I am up for any advice. I really want him potty trained by the end of the summer.
Miller is doing good. She is a really fussy but sweet baby and its still getting easier every week. I kinda have here on a schedule so my days are a little more predictable.
I promise to post some pictures soon!

Miller - 6 weeks

2010-06-14T21:47:00.002-04:00

James and Noah

2010-06-14T14:17:00.002-04:00

They play really well together!
Riding in James' truck

(Noah wasn't allowed to ride in the front at first)

Now that school is out James wants to play with friends everyday. He misses school so much! Noah came over to play last week and they had a great time. They both love tractors and trucks and could play outside all day!

Mr and Mrs Lewis Corey

2010-06-04T08:16:00.003-04:00

Lewis and Jena got married May 22nd in Morehead City. The bridesmaids luncheon, rehearsal dinner, and wedding were great! I left my babies for 2 days with my parents. We all survived...I missed them so much but it was great to have a weekend away!

Uncle Kevin and Aunt LeeAnna

2010-05-29T14:06:00.004-04:00

Uncle Kevin and Aunt LeeAnna came to visit 2 weeks ago. James loves playing with them and they love playing with James! Don't yall want to move a little closer???

Miller's Nursery

2010-05-29T14:00:00.004-04:00

Sorry for the delay in nursery pictures...better late than never! I am so happy with Miller's nursery, it honestly turned out better that I expected. We got her bedding from http://www.javisdavis.com/. I loved working with them on her bedding and they have the best customer service. The furniture came from Pottery Barn Kids and all of the other decorations came from various websites that I found while on bedrest. I still have a chandelier to hang but we have had problems with our plaster ceiling and old wiring so it will be coming soon!

James and his Friends

2010-05-29T13:54:00.003-04:00

We have had a lot of fun playing with Aulden and Ella Carsyn!

Big Brother James

2010-05-16T13:08:00.002-04:00

Miller Claire Corey

2010-05-02T22:08:00.005-04:00

Miller Claire Corey

April 29th 2010

10:02 am

6lbs 9oz 18 inches

Miller was born on Thursday morning which also happened to be mine and Gray's 4 year wedding anniversary. I went to the hospital Wednesday night around 9:40 and I was having contractions but nothing regular at all. I was 4cm dilated and 80% effaced. We power walked the halls of the hospital for an hour and I had progressed to 4-5 and 100% effaced. I was admitted around 11:30 and was told to get some sleep because I was still in pre-labor. I was in no pain and pretty comfortable. Around 7:30 nothing had changed and they decided to break my water. As soon as that happend the contractions came and labor began. I had an epidural but it didn't work completley. It didn't work with James either.. I was told I have a crooked spot in my spine right in the epidural place. It helped the pain a little but I could still feel my contractions. I was in labor for 2hrs and 45 min and pushed for 2 min. She was born at 10:02 and it was the fastest, easiest labor imaginable.. even without a full epidural or pain medication. What a great anniversary present!

Dr. Harris delivered. She is one of my favorite doctors in the practice.

15 min after birth

Big brother James coming to visit!

Family picture...I love this picture! Check out James and Miller's facial expressions!

-Welcome home-

James has really adjusted well. He loves his baby sister! He calls her "bay bay Mil"

Sweet Baby Girl

Baby Showers

2010-04-26T13:20:00.004-04:00

I had a shower on April 18th in Smithfield. LeeAnna was the hostess and she did an excellent job! I cannot thank her enough for all of her hard work and time! It was great to get together with old friends and family!

All of the decorations were so cute!

My Aunt Sarah cross stitched this for me when I was born. It was so special to have it at the shower!Molly and I. So glad you came! It was great to see you!

Presents Galore!

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Shower #2

All of Gray's Aunts on the Corey side hosted a shower Saturday night at University Chophouse in Greenville. It was a great girls night out and I had a great time!

Amanda and I... Both about to pop! We met through James preschool. She has twins James' age and a little boy on the way. I am so thankful to have had her through this pregnancy! I hope our babies will be great friends!

Soon to be Mrs. Corey- Mrs. Corey- Newlywed Mrs. Corey

Jena and Lewis are getting married May 22nd, my baby is due May 11th, and Katie and Lee just got married on April 11th. We have a lot of Celebrations going on in the family!

Caroline and I. Caroline is 20 weeks pregnant and just found out she is having a baby girl. Her and John are moving to Bethel so our little girls will be able to grow up together. I am so excited!
I got so many nice gifts and cute clothes. Thanks so much to everyone who came!

All of Gray's aunts and Grandmothers

Mr.and Mrs. Lee Corey

2010-04-19T10:34:00.004-04:00

36 Weeks

2010-04-13T14:26:00.003-04:00

The countdown is on!! Today I'm 36 weeks and had a great appointment! I am 2 cm dilated and 50 % effaced. Although this is progress, the doctor pretty much said it will just make my labor easier. I have been having contractions but nothing regular so they hooked me up to the contraction monitor and I also had a growth ultrasound. I had 12 contractions while I was hooked up but nothing was consistent or large. The ultrasound looked great and she is weighing 5lbs 10 oz. James weighed 6lbs 14 oz so it looks like she will be no larger than 7-7.5lbs even if she decides to wait 4 more weeks. I feel like I have so much to do and I'm running out of time! Gray has been working really late and has been making up for all of the time he lost while I was on bedrest. Thankfully James is still taking 2-3 hour naps so I am getting everything that I need done during his naptime.
LeeAnna is throwing me a shower in Smithfield this weekend. I am really excited and can't wait to catch up with friends and family!

Easter 2010

2010-04-05T21:22:00.004-04:00

Saturday we went to an Egg hunt in Robersonville. James was the youngest child there, but definitley the entertainment of the group. He ran around showing everyone his Duke outfit. Gray has really started him early. He made sure everyone knew that Duke was in the final four.

James' Easter basket.... Next year I need to add some eggs. He was so confused that the Easter bunny didn't bring any eggs. He loved his Max and Ruby beanie babies!

James ate peeps on his first Easter. Yellow sticky sugar was all over his clothes. Gray always had peeps in his basket when he was younger and insisted that James had some this year.

The only picture I got of James in his Easter clothes. It is really becoming difficult to get a good picture of him.

After church and a good nap, we cleaned up outside and played all afternoon and into the night. James cleaned his tricycle all afternoon. I wonder where he gets it from... The water hose is the ultimate entertainment for a 2 year old. He got a nice tricycle for Christmas but insists on riding this one. He calls it his "old bike". His knees are almost touching the handlebars.. I guess its an attachment thing.

James' School Egg Hunt

2010-04-03T21:18:00.002-04:00

James had a great time at his school egg hunt!

Of course he was sweating when it was time to go inside.

Ella Carsyn stealing a kiss!

James' class

He LOVES cupcakes!!!!

2010-03-20T11:02:00.001-04:00

We had a great time at Noah's birthday party. He is one of James' friends from school. He had a John Deere themed farm party and it was right up James' alley!

NO MORE BEDREST!!!!

2010-03-20T10:56:00.002-04:00

I will be 33 weeks on Tuesday. My appointment last week went so much better than planned. The baby was perfectly healthy and so was my cervix. I have officially been taken off bedrest and can resume with a normal pregnancy. I still have a few restrictions.. no heavy lifting, not doing anything crazy, or going farther than an hour from home but basically I am free! We have been busy getting the nursery together. Everything is in her room but the crib. As soon as Gray gets a chance to put that together I will post pictures!

31 Weeks

2010-03-10T13:42:00.002-05:00

Well I have made it to 31 weeks! We had a great appointment last Thursday and my cervix still hasn't changed. The doctor put me on modified bedrest for a trial this week. She said that I could go out to eat, take James to school, run an errand, but only be up for around 2 hours a day. When I'm at home I still need to lay down and take it easy. I have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9:30 so if I've been doing too much it will show and that will be a sign for me to cut back my activity and take it a little easier. I am really hoping that I haven't overdone it because I have LOVED having a little freedom! I will update tomorrow with an update from my appointment!

28 weeks

2010-02-16T15:06:00.002-05:00

On Friday I will have survived 4 weeks of bed rest. The first two weeks were the hardest, but it has gotten easier and easier. James has adjusted and has gotten used to our little routine. I have been doing a lot of reading, tv watching, and playing around on the computer. Thanks so much to everyone who has made meals, sent cards, e-mailed, and called. The little things really do matter and make the day go by faster.

My appointment went really well today. My cervix has held steady at 2.8 cm (5 weeks in a row). Obviously the bed rest is working and I have been doing a good job taking it easy. She is measuring about a week ahead and weighs 2lbs 11oz. I was hoping to get off bed rest at 3o weeks but today the doctor we saw said it would be at 32 weeks. 2 weeks sounded a lot better than 4 but it is well worth it in the end. He also advised us that we still take it week by week.

Sorry for the lack of pictures.... I need to get Gray to take some!

26 Weeks

2010-02-05T12:50:00.003-05:00

I was 26 weeks on Tuesday. We had a great doctor's appointment! My cervix continuted to measure 2.8 cm which was no change than the previous week or the measurement at the hospital. Exactly what we were hoping for!!! She weighs 1lb 14 oz and continues to be healthy! I will have appointments every Tuesday until I reach 30 weeks.

I am still on strict bed rest but the doctor said that once a week I could ride to someone's house and lay on their couch for a change of scenery. He said that I needed it for "mental health"! We also got to go out to eat at a restaurant!!! It felt so good to be "normal" for a day!

I have only gained 3.4 lbs in 26 weeks and still not showing too much! I feel great except I am having some headaches and its hard to sleep at night. I'm sure the sleeping is an issue because I am lounging around all day. I have joined a few mom groups online and it is so nice to talk to other people who are also in my situation!

SNOW

2010-02-01T13:20:00.004-05:00

Photo Update

2010-01-30T14:40:00.006-05:00

Hanging out at the Farm with Daddy!

Jumpin Parties- Having fun with Cousin Ben

This face is so serious!

Climbing with John Clark

He loved the games just as much as jumping.

UPDATE

2010-01-26T08:51:00.003-05:00

Well it has been a month since I last posted on here. We have had a lot going on so here's an update...

Last Friday I went to the doctor for a checkup. I have been having frequent urinary tract infections this pregnancy and really didn't think much of it. Well, I tested positive for another infection so they decided to do an ultrasound just to make sure everything looked ok. After the ultrasound I am paitently waiting for the doctor to come in the room, when she finally comes in I see a huge folder in her hand that says Pitt Memorial Hospital. I thought I was headed home, but I eneded up in the hospital for 2 days.

The ultrasound revealed that infection in my body had caused small contractions that I couldn't feel. These contractions caused my cervix to thin out and for me to dilate. I am only 25 weeks pregnant so this is considered pre-term labor.

I spent Friday and Saturday night in the hospital and was released around lunch on Sunday. I am on strict bed rest for 2-3 weeks and then hopefully moderate bed rest until I reach 30 weeks. I can get up and down to use the bathroom, take a shower, and get something to drink. This is just based on a day by day basis. I will be going to the doctors office for an ultrasound every week and the doctor I see that day will let me know what I can and can't do. Hopefully my measurements will continue to look good and sooner than later I will be able to start slowly moving again.

I am so thankful that we have family so close and that this is not a busy time of the year for Gray. He has been so helpful so far. I've just got to keep myself entertained for the next few weeks and take each day at a time! I will definitley keep everyone updated!!!

James and the Combine

2010-01-08T09:31:00.003-05:00

James is 100% obsessed with combines. Gray has FINALLY finished picking beans so we will have to find another form of afternoon entertainment!

James and his TOYS!!!

2009-12-31T16:29:00.001-05:00

Christmas Pictures...Finally!!!

2009-12-31T16:15:00.002-05:00

Santa Came!

We wrote a letter to Santa on Christmas Eve. I asked James what he wanted for Christmas...he wanted a tractor, a choo choo, a dig (probably a big machine), and a movie.

Our Tree

Stockings

Trying to take Christmas Card Pictures with a 2 year old

2009-12-23T21:57:00.006-05:00

Picture Update....Getting our Christmas Tree

2009-12-23T21:52:00.004-05:00

James hanging the first ornament on the tree. He loves the Christmas tree and not a single ornament has been broken this year.

10 on Tuesday

2009-12-22T09:48:00.003-05:00

1. I have been told by a few people that my blog isn't fun to look at anymore. I guess that's a sign to start posting more. I will have a lot to post after Christmas and hopefully a few videos too!

2. 3 days until Christmas!!! I think James understands that some presents are coming from "Ho Ho Ho".

3. We are getting James a Thomas table. Gray worked on it from 9:30am until about 4 in the afternoon. I'm not sure if it really took this long or that Gray spent some time playing while he was working on it. James is going to be so excited about this gift! I can't wait to see his face.

4. Gray and I were supposed to be at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville last weekend when all of the snow came... how fun would it have been to get stuck there with the snow!

5. We have been having plumbing problems. Everytime we use both showers at the same time the toilets clog up and the tubs won't drain. We had a plumber at the house last night to clear the drain at 8:00 last night. They are coming back this morning so I hope they can figure out what is going on.

6. I am getting my oil changed right now. It is so nice to have an oil change place with computers to play on. They also vaccum out your car and wash it for free.

7. I just realized its ladies day and I got $10.00 off!!!!

8. I got James a moster truck movie and he has watched it so many times that I have the entire thing memorized...songs and all.. It is pretty annoying! Hopefully he will get some movies for Christmas.

9. Gray has been shopping for me 2 times. I have no idea what he is up to this year??

10. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!! I promise I will work on making this blog better!

10 on Tuesday

2009-12-15T20:41:00.002-05:00

1. I just got a little reminder to post this. Thanks John....

2. James has a double ear infection and some fluid in both ears. He had a cold about 2 weeks ago and hasn't really been himself since. He has been waking up between 5:40 and 6:15 every morning and calling out in the night. I really hope that the antibiotics kick in soon. I need some good sleep!

3. The Christmas countdown has officially begun...10 days! I have finished shopping and have all of my presents wrapped.

4. I have 486 facebook friends. Do I really know that many people or do I need to de-clutter my facebook?

5. Gray gave James an early Christmas present a couple of days ago....a John Deere combine. James is obsessed with combines right now because Gray is in the process of picking beans. This combine has gone everywhere we have been for the past 2 days.

6. I think that I have picked out girl bedding. I found it on www.javisdavis.com Such a cute website where you can build your bedding from different fabric collections. I'm going to order after Christmas. I will post pictures as soon as we start working on the nursery.

7. I will be 20 weeks pregnant next week. The time is flying by this time. I really can't believe that it is halfway over. I am starting to feel her move which is so reassuring that everything is OK. James didn't move much and I worried all the time.

8. I really want to go see the Twilight movie. I'm not a crazy fan or anything I just read the books and love to see re-makes of books at the theatre. If anyone wants to go, lets make plans soon!

9. James LOVES Santa! I took him to the mall in Greenville last week and he didn't want to leave. He waited patiently until his turn and walked right up and sat on his lap. He laughed and rubbed his beard. When his turn was up all he kept saying was "more Santa" until we got in the car. I was really impressed with the Santa setup. Lots of hand santitizer and crayons and hats for the kids entertainment.

10. I wonder how much money I could make if I claimed my baby was Tiger's. I am so ready to hear/ read about something else!

James and Santa

2009-12-15T13:08:00.001-05:00

10 on Tuesday

2009-12-08T13:00:00.002-05:00

1. James is in his crib right now with a house plan book. He is supposed to be sleeping but all I can hear is "Biggggg". He loves looking at this book. Maybe he will be an architect one day??? The smallest things make him happy now days. That makes me happy too! I am debating taking the book away so he will take his nap.

2. Gray's parents are having a Christmas party/ engagement party for his brother Lewis and his fiance' Jena. We are taking James and I am excited to see him when the DJ starts playing music. He has really developed some savvy dance moves in the past few weeks. Hopefully I will get a good video to post on here for next week.

3. Christmas is now 17 days away!!!

4. I feel like all of the children around here have colds. It just must be the time of year. Today when I took James to school I saw so many snotty noses. It really grossed me out. Hopefully James won't catch anything from these kids. I wish there could be a snotty nose rule at school.

5. James said "green" today. He can point to his colors but he still doesn't say them all. Now he says blue, green, yellow, purple, and pink. I am working so hard on red.

6. James thinks red is "STOP" like a stop sign. If you ask him what color something is that is red. He replies "S T O P".

7. It has rained every three days or so for the past two weeks. Gray still has a ton of beans in the field that need to be picked. We have a 90% chance today, 60% chance tomorrow, and 50% for Saturday and Sunday. I really pray for no rain. He was picking beans last year on Christmas Eve.

8. I bought 80 Christmas cards last year on sale and have ran out. It is hard to believe how many people you know when you start sending Christmas cards. I guess I will have to go to Target and get some more. Next year I think I am going to go the simple route and order online from Shutterfly.

9. I get excited to go to the post office this time of year too. I love getting Christmas Cards in the mail!

10. James is still talking so I better go and take the book away!

Thanksgiving in Smithfield

2009-11-30T19:23:00.003-05:00

We had a great time in Smithfield for Thanksgiving!

10 on Tuesday

2009-11-24T14:34:00.003-05:00

1. IT'S A GIRL!!! I am so excited and can't wait to buy pink. I am up for any suggestions for websites for cute girl bedding. I have looked at all of the basics and can't find anything I like.

2. James still isn't too excited about having a new baby yet. I'm not sure if he really understands. All he says is "No....ME"

3. It has rained off and on here for the past 2 weeks. It has been great having Gray and home with us more. It has been two weeks though and my maternity clothes and my Christmas decorations are still in the attic.

4. How many of my boy clothes do I need to save. James has sooo much. I think 5 huge tupperware containers. We may still have another baby but we definitley don't have room to store all of the clothes. I may save my favorites and his boutique stuff as well as the basics and sell the rest to friends and on e-bay.

5. I am really excited about Thanksgiving this year. My parents are usually in Florida with my mom's family. This is the first Thanksgiving in 3 years that they will be in Smithfield so we are spending our Thanksgiving there.

6. I am thankful this year for a healthy baby girl and little boy!!!

7. This year I am really excited about Christmas. I can't wait to see James' expression on Christmas morning when he see's all of his presents. I think that Christmas is more fun once you've had kids.

8. I want to get a needy child some Christmas presents this year. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good place to adopt/find one.

9. James' Pop Pop/ Gray's dad, put James down for his nap today with his big light on, lamp, and all of the blinds open. I can't believe he went to sleep. Gray and I had a laugh though.

10. I still need to get James a few things for Christmas...any suggestions for a 2.5 year old.

Luci's Wedding

2009-11-23T21:19:00.007-05:00

10 on Tuesday

2009-11-17T13:50:00.002-05:00

* I am going to start a new addition to my blog..." 10 on Tuesday". 10 Random thoughts on Tuesdays. I've got to start blogging more so I hope this helps.

1. Next Tuesday we find out if baby #2 will be a boy or girl. I can't wait to find out.

2. James has really started putting words together. I'm so glad I can finally understand what he wants and needs.

3. I have had a headache for 2 weeks. HELP!

4. Today I bought 7 Christmas presents! It feels great to have that done. What do I get Gray this year???

5. Does anyone have suggestions for double strollers. I want a really good one.

6. We only have one free weekend from now until Christmas. I'm sure something will come up that weekend too.

7. Never buy LED white lights for your Christmas tree. We made that mistake last year and our tree was blue...like BMW headlights. We have to buy all new lights this year. I wonder if the old ones would sell on e-bay.

8. Luci and Marshall's wedding was so much fun this weekend. I have learned that I am way too old to stay up until 3:30 am. Pregnant or not....I can't do it anymore. Three days later I haven't caught up on my sleep.

9. There is only one "Newman" on the Young and the Restless right now. What is happening to this show?

10. This has been pretty fun... I might just look forward to doing this every week!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-03T20:54:00.006-05:00

James was the cutest cowboy for Halloween!

NC State Fair

2009-10-27T12:52:00.005-04:00

Gray and I took James to the fair on Sunday. I LOVE the fair and want to go every year. Gray isn't really a fair guy but he toughed it out and went with us. James had a great time and said "WOW" about a million times. He loved the food and people watching but was unsure of the rides. He was fine once he got on them but was really hesitant getting on them. He ate his first corn dog and also had some chicken pita, cotton candy, an icee, and lots of smarties. With all of that sugar in his little body, he didn't take a nap that day. I hope we can go next year!

School Pictures

2009-10-21T10:42:00.002-04:00

I can't believe he actually "posed" for these pictures. They would have turned out completely different if I would have been there.

Marbles Kids Museum

2009-10-13T15:54:00.005-04:00

Last Wednesday I took James to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. We stayed for 2 hours and James was worn out. I can't believe that I hadn't taken him before now. I highly reccomend going if you have small children. Lots to do and it is really clean. We will be back very soon!

Luci's Bachelorette Weekend

2009-10-06T20:58:00.003-04:00

I promise I haven't forgotten about my blog. I got a new computer last month and this is the first time I have had the chance to play around with the picture program. I finally figured it out so there will be lots of pictures and blog updates in the near future.

One of my best friend's Luci is getting married on November 14th. We celebrated her bachelorette weekend in Wrightsville Beach the weekend of Septemeber 24th. I had such a good time with great friends! I really wish we could see eachother more!

Blanket

2009-09-20T18:57:00.002-04:00

James has never had a favorite stuffed animal or a lovey but recently he loves his "Night Night"aka Blanket. He is outgrowing it really quickly so I hope this phase doesn't last for long. He also likes to play "Ost" / Ghost and hide under his blanket.

Ashley's Deb Ball

2009-09-15T06:56:00.001-04:00

The North Carolina Debutante Ball was this past weekend in Raleigh. Gray's sister Ashley made her debut. Here are a few pictures of her big night.

1st Day of Preschool

2009-09-07T16:11:00.003-04:00

James started 2 day preschool last Tuesday at The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville. He loves preschool so far and didn't even cry on the first day. There are 10 children in his class along with two teachers. I think that he really enjoys being around other children his age.

Farm

2009-09-04T17:31:00.003-04:00

Tobacco season is finally halfway over. Almost every afternoon when James wakes up from his nap, we go and see Gray at the farm. It is the highlight of James' day!

Beautiful Babies

2009-08-27T15:57:00.004-04:00

Parker Bennett Roberson- 2 days old

Bennett and Rook (they are going to love this picture when they are in highschool)

BEAUTIFUL BABIES!!! Bethel is having a baby boom finally. Gray and I got to spend time with two sweet boys on Tuesday night. I'm glad that James will have some playmates.

Uncle John

2009-08-27T15:25:00.004-04:00

Last week we hung out with John, one of Gray's best friends. John loves James and James had a BLAST playing with John. John won the honorary "Uncle" status for the week.
An added bonus James got to watch Max and Ruby on a laptop... 100% entertainment. John will be a great dad oneday!

One Year ago Today....

2009-08-20T18:25:00.002-04:00

Not much has changed looking at these pictures... James still makes this face. I wonder what he will be doing this time next year?

2 Year Pictures

2009-08-14T15:06:00.001-04:00

The Corey Spot

Bethel Christmas Parade

November Recap

Halloween 2011

One Month Later and Fall Fun!

Miller Starts Preschool

James' 1st Day of 4 year Preschool

16 months old

A day on the Farm

Beach 2011

4 years old

Mater

James' Swimming Lessons

*13 Months *

Miller and Leighton

*1 YEAR OLD*

Miller's 1st Birthday Party

Happy 1st Birthday Miller

Easter 2011

Swingset!!!!

Gray Turns 30

Eleven

Roller Skating

10 Months

James loves Miller

James' Valentine Party

James' Oil Painting

9 Months

8 Months Old

CHRISTMAS 2010

Christmas Eve

Santa

Christmas Parades

Our Elf Aiden

Catching Up!

Miller and Her Helmet

Halloween 2010

6 Months Old!

KooKoo and Kachoo Visit James

Adam and Brittany's Wedding

Fair with Friends

Miller 5 months

The HAIRCUT

James' first Day of 3 yr old Preschool

Miller 4 Months

James' Surgery

Church Day

Catch Up! End of July

Swimming Lessons

Miller 11 weeks

James' Birthday Party

James is Three

Worst Blogger

Miller - 6 weeks

James and Noah

Mr and Mrs Lewis Corey

Uncle Kevin and Aunt LeeAnna

Miller's Nursery

James and his Friends

Big Brother James

Miller Claire Corey

Baby Showers

Mr.and Mrs. Lee Corey

36 Weeks

Easter 2010

James' School Egg Hunt

NO MORE BEDREST!!!!

31 Weeks

28 weeks

26 Weeks

SNOW

Photo Update

UPDATE

James and the Combine

James and his TOYS!!!

Christmas Pictures...Finally!!!

Trying to take Christmas Card Pictures with a 2 year old

Picture Update....Getting our Christmas Tree

10 on Tuesday

10 on Tuesday

13 Months

1 YEAR OLD