FEELS LIKE HOME TO ME

This Christmas I have been introduced to a new children's store that I am in love with. Being new to the children's scene, I'm finding lots of cute things as I go, but this store is my new obsession! Libby's grandmother and aunt hooked her up with some of the most adorable outfits from Janie and Jack. If you don't know about it ('cause you live in a small town like me) make a point to visit their website or go to their store when you're in a big town - like Birmingham or Atlanta. But beware, you will want to buy everything! Here are a few cute pieces that Libby will be sporting this season:

We survived Libby's first Christmas! What a big day it was. The festivities began Christmas Eve and continued 'til after 9 pm Christmas Day night. We had a great time, Libby got sooo many nice gifts and she loved all the wrapping paper!

This one of my favorite pictures of Libby from Christmas Day and there were lots! If you know our family, then you probably know that her dad, granddad and late great grandfather have spent most of their careers selling John Deere equipment. So we were excited when Libby got to open her very first (of many, I'm sure) John Deere toys. I love the look on her face. She's going to love riding and playing on her toy!

This weekend I was able to meet up some friends from high school. Amanda Dorman Groce, Courtney Cooper, Kerri Windham Kirkland, Meredith Riley Stewart and I coordinated our holiday schedules Saturday afternoon. It's rare to all be in Phenix City at the same time - Amanda lives in Birmingham and Meredith in Philadelphia. 3 of the 5 of us have children, so we wanted them to meet and play as well. It was so much fun to see everyone and let our babies hang out. I'm so proud of what each person has gone on to accomplish in her life, what a great group of ladies! It was fun to see everyone.

Coop, Amanda, Kerri, Meredith and Me
Aren't we a colorful bunch? {We're pretending it wasn't a warm 76 degrees outside!}

Henry (Amanda's son) working hard to get Libby's paci. He's

two-and-a-1/2 weeks older than her.

Henry and Libby catching up on baby things
Abby, Libby & Henry. Trying to get three babies to smile for a picture, not so easy!

 Meredith practicing her mothering skills. This picture makes me laugh - Meredith sent this pic to her husband, Bert, to try to make him nervous. He probably thought she was trying to drop a hint about starting a family!

Michelle Duggar has given birth to a little girl, Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 20 inches long. If you're keeping count, that's baby #18!

Congrats to the Duggars, they are such an awesome and interesting family! I'll be watching TLC for the latest episodes.

The entire Duggar Crew