TOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMORROW!

6.25.2009

Hot enough out there for you guys???? I'm now 25 weeks pregnant and I'll admit the heat is getting to me. Or atleast it's getting to my cankles. :)

Chloe will start swimming lessons next week, which she is very excited about. We have been going to the swimming pool 3 or 4 times a week -- admittedly as much for Chloe's enjoyment as for the benefit of my lower back.

Today was a big day for Chloe! She had her three year well visit at the doctor. She weighs 33 lbs. and she is a little over 38 inches tall. Sweet baby is growing up so darn fast! She also had her first dentist visit (well-TECHNICALLY we went when she was one year old and chipped half of her front tooth off, but I digress). She really liked the dentist, especially the "special" cherry toothpaste and the fluoride treatment that tasted like "birthday cake icing."

The latest "Annie" installment:

Chloe Jane's Third Birthday Party

6.14.09

Yesterday was Chloe's 3rd Birthday party. She had a blast with all her friends and cousins. And let's just say that Mommy and Daddy are happy she's happy. But mostly we're happy it's over. What a looooooong day. :) Here are some pics:

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited about my party, y'all!


Chloe and her cake. She thought it was THE most gorgeous cake EVA!


Daddy worked the Sno Cone machine with amazing skillz.


Delish, Daddy!



The waterslide portion of the moonwalk was a kid fav.


Chloe never really got the hang of the Slip-N-Slide like her older cousins, but she worked that catwalk, girlfriends.


This is one happy 3-year-old, folks. Chloe received her very own bouncy house for a birthday gift. Parents, I will let you know more later, but so far I HIGHLY recommend this product, if only for its rare ability to tire a 3-year-old.


Who could ask for anything more?

Show Off

6.12.09

Chloe was too excited about her birthday party tomorrow to wind down and fall asleep tonight. She was in a performance mode, so Chris grabbed the video camera so that we could capture some of her silliest moments (and accomplishments). We sometimes wonder what we did for entertainment before we had her???

ABC's Chloe Style


Jesus Loves Me and Twinkle Twinkle



The Face Game

Leapin'Lizards!!! Yes, we watch a whole lot of Annie.


Where is November???

I never cared for Thanksgiving myself.

Counting to 20!

We're still working on counting past 10.

Honestly, Chris and I can't figure out where she gets it?

Head Coach

6.10.09

Today was a monumental day in the Richards household. Today Chris was officially offered his first head coach position...and he accepted!!! Chris will be the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas. We are just so proud of him! Chris deserves to lead his own team!!! He is so happy and we are happy for him! Go Falcons!

The Name Game

6.4.09

We've decided on a name for our "fiesty" new baby girl. Chloe Jane wanted to make the announcement herself:



I, for one, believe that she could not have been more articulate in her enunciation. However, for the hearing impaired, she said "Scarlett Leigh Richards." Loverly, isn't it?

Can you just sense the excitement in Chloe's voice??? She seems to be less than thrilled to discuss the baby as of late, so we are backing off of the baby talk for now. Hopefully, her excitement will build as the due date gets nearer. Wishful thinking??? Most likely.

Chris is excited to be off for the summer, finally. He and Chloe are looking forward to spending time together, swimming lessons, lots of quality time at the neighborhood pool, etc. I'm jealous, but excited for them to have some bonding time!