Pictures!

If you would like to see Taylor's 18 month Pictures: go to http://www.janetkaye.com/ and click on client proof. The username is taylor and the password is ford (all lowercase). Let me know what you think! I think they are FABULOUS!!! I just don't know how to choose!

18 Month Picture Shoot

OK so Thursday was like the hottest day so far! It was 95 degrees but felt like 99! We met Janet and Katelyn at Botanical Gardens for Taylor's 18 month picture shoot! I think the minute I stepped out of the car I was drenched! Taylor was extremely clinging for the first 10 or 15 mintues which just enhanced the hot factor even more! Finally we found a water fountain and the gloves came off and Taylor was ready to go! We walked all over the gardens for about an hour and Janet took over 500 pictures! So, when the memory card was full, the hair was pulled back, the shirt was soaked, and the Coke bottles were empty, we gave it up. I know she got some great shots and I just can't wait to see them!

We have Arrived!

I think this is probably the most exciting past time that Morris will ever have with his baby girl!

I walked in Thursday afternoon to the sound of sweet laughter and tiny clapping coming from the kitchen. I got there as soon as I could, to find Morris at the stand mixer and Taylor sitting on the counter. They were making chocolate chip cookies! It was the cutest thing I had ever seen. I quickly grabbed the camera and took some pictures...I just wish I had been able to get it video taped!

Enjoy...

Memorial Day Vacation

2009 was my parents 10th year to go to TN with my Aunt and Uncle for Memorial Day, This was mine and Morris' 6th year, and of course Taylor's 2nd year!

We always have the best time! I just wish it was longer, maybe next year!

Getting ready to leave...keeping Taylor occupied!

Being totally Cute at the AppleBarn

We were all so stuffed with Fritters!

Daddy threw her up the air everyday...she loves to FLY

Captians Galley for Lunch

We get our picture take in this spot on the Strip every year!

SLOW DOWN!!!

Ok so things have just been crazy and a total world wind! It has been too long since I posted...so here is an update.

I just completed my 3rd week on my new job at Cahaba GBA. For those of you who don't really know what I am doing now, here it is: I am an auditor for Cahaba GBA and we audit Medicare Cost Reports. Hope that clears things up. LOL! I am really excited to be there and I love it!

Morris and I bought a new car 3 weeks ago...a Nissan Rogue. We love it!

Taylor is over 17 months old and is really starting to communicate! She babbles all the time now and is learning to use the word NO very well. Don't get me wrong...she is a very good little girl! I just can't believe how fast she is growing up. She is a total blast!

Here are some recent pictures:

AJ Update

AJ was taken off of the Ventilator today and is doing great! They also removed 2 of the 4 drain tubes. They gave him some lunch and apparently he has not forgotten how eat!=) All of this is such great news! Continue to remember the whole family in your prayers!

Little Man!

AJ is doing so good! The Dr closed him up at 9:00 this morning! He said they might take him off the ventilator on Sunday and maybe go home as early as Wednesday! This is great News!
Thank you all for your Prayers!

AJ Update #4

WOW!!! AJ is one tough little guy!!! We just got to go back from getting to see him! He looks SOOO good!!! They said they are going to keep his sternum open for the next few days to let the swelling go down. The nurse, Nicole, said he is doing very well. He looks very peaceful!
Please continue to pray for the comfort to Andrew and Katie. It is very hard to see my nephew like that....you can only imagine what it is like for them to see their sweet baby son in that tiny bed.

AJ Update #3

The Surgery was a little more complicated than the Dr. Expected but not too difficult that a little more time couldn't help. The Dr. said that the pulmonary and aorta valves are supposed to be mirror images of each but for some reason they are rotated from each other. So he had to do a little extra stuff to work on that. The Dr. said that many many (60s or 70s) years down the road he MIGHT have to have another procedure done for possible heart problems but it is nothing to worry about now. They said that the next 24 to 48 hours are very crucial and they will monitor him very closely. The are going to let everyone go back and see him in about 30 to 45 minutes. Very exciting!
Katie received her March of Dimes Necklace for AJ. These are really cool! His name is on it and each bead stands for something different that AJ has experienced. It is a very special thing they did for her!

AJ Update #2

AJ made it through the main portion and did very well! They said they will close him up in a little while. I will post again at the next update.
Praise God for answered prayers!!!
Until then!

Taylor Update

We took Taylor for her 15 month check up today...she is technically already 16 months old. She is developing very well...the Dr was very pleased. She weighs 21lb 13oz (25%), she is 31 inches long (25%) and has a head that is 18.75 inchs big! Her head is huge (50%). She did not like the nurse who measured her head and she didn't like the Dr looking at her ears and mouth. She finally smiled at him when he left. She screamed like crazy when she got her 2 shots but got over it with in seconds! Her oversized Mickey Mouse helped comfort her. We are so proud! She is a tough cookie!

Update on AJ

About an hour after my last AJ post Morris received a phone call informing us that AJ had been put on a ventilator. When we got to the hospital they were prepping AJ to be transported to UAB. With in a few hours UAB discovered He had transposition of the Great Arteries. They immediately did a balloon procedure to help his heart pump correctly. A few days later they were able to take him off the ventilator and he was doing VERY well! He looks wonderful! His Open Heart Surgery was scheduled at 7:30 on 4/1/09 (today). As of 11:33 we are waiting for a progress report. I will post again when we know more.

While we wait:

Lord, We thank you so much for your faithfulness this past week! You are so awesome! You have carried AJ and given him amazing strength! He is so beautifully made! We know you are with him now, holding him, loving him and guiding the Doctor's hands. Please continue to surround Andrew and Katie with the love and support they need to get through this time. Give us eyes Lord so that we can see your hands, your love and your face. In Him!

Precious!

I just got these from Janet. They are from Aidan and Andrew's birthday party.

Taylor sure loves her Papaw!

AJ is HERE!!!

Andrew Buie Jr. was born around 9:15 this morning. AJ is 9lb 7oz and has a full head of hair.

Katie endured a 10+ hour labor with Zero medication! So proud!

Andrew, Katie and AJ are all doing good!

Will post more when I have it!

Songs to Share

I love these songs and want to share them with everyone!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEswcXc-CCU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNOMLS6weE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt0WluTpFTg

http://musicremedy.com/p/Paul_Colman/videos/If_I_Was_Jesus-29532.html click on Play next to the word audio in the table.

Enjoy!

3 Years!!!

Today is our 3 year anniversary! It doesn't seem that long to me! I feel like it was just yesterday that we were in Italy! Amazing how time flies!
I thought I would note all of the Big things that We have accomplished in these 3 years!

1) Morris started working at New Gourmet Deli
2) Graduated from College
3) Bought a House
4) Gave Birth to an amazing little Girl

I think that about covers it.

Blizzard 2009

Ok so I got a picture of our house and a few pretty trees, but when we got back from Church and lunch most of the snow was gone and Taylor slept through the rest! She is unbelievable.
When she woke up we went to a 1 Year birthday party for Lillian. I stole the pictures from Brooklyn Dorough's Blog.

Brooklyn and Taylor thinking about going up the stairs.



They totaly got Busted going up the stairs!


Taylor, Lillian and Brooklyn playing...on the Stairs...who knew the stairs would be such a hit!


Ok so we tried to get a picture of the girls! Here's Taylor working up to a total Meltdown!


And there's the Meltdown!


After that picture didn't work we tried it with mommies! Taylor still did not want to sit still!
Lillian and Brooklyn were being very sweet!



We all had a blast together!

Taylor Update

Ok so I think Taylor is a genius! She gets that from her mom! Totally JUST KIDDING!
Morris has managed to teach her how to do a flip! I think she is going to be a gymnast!
Also, Tuesday night she sat down and stacked 3 blocks just so she could push them over!
She can point out her Head, Feet/Shoes, Hand, Belly, and Nose. She can also throw her hands up for a touch down when you yell ROLL TIDE!!! She can kick a soccer ball, but she throws like a girl!
We are having so much fun teaching her new things!

Where did February go!

I can't believe that February is almost over! Time is flying by! Taylor will be 15 months old February 29th...oh wait...well I guess we will skip this month!=)
The McQuillan boys are turning 2 this weekend! I can't believe 2 years has past! Also, Lillian and Karis are turning 1 next week! I can't believe Karis is 1 and I haven't gotten to meet her! The Ford family has got to get out to California SOON!!!
This week has been crazy and it's not even over yet! Looking forward to Friday!
Be sure to look at "my links", I have added a lot of new ones!

Tagged!!!

I've been tagged!
I just realized today that TAYLOR Gamble tagged me Friday! We met years ago in High School but reconnected in 2007. She touched me during a very vulnerable time in my life and holds a special place in my heart...if you haven't figured that out yet.=)

THE RULES: Step 1: respond and rework—answer the questions on your own blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. Step 2: tag—eight other untagged people... might not be 8...

Make a list of things you can see without getting up: I am at work....so I see gray walls...blah! Pictures of my little girl...Taylor. I see work that I plan to get done this week, Piles of files that need to be filed, a book shelf with junk on it, several McAlister's Logos, my compter and a wall plant (as Morris calls it!)

Favorite football team: Georgia...don't ask why! and I guess I will admit Alabama.

What is your favorite thing to wear? .... Sweaters and Jackets...I love the cold weather. I also like stilettos!

What color is your bedroom? Tan I guess

What’s the last thing you read/are currently reading? Currently Reading a Beth Moore Book. To Live is Christ: Embrassing the Passion of Paul

Do you nap a lot? I would nap a lot more if Taylor would let me!

Who was the last person you hugged? I think it was Taylor...when I dropped her at school.

What’s your current obsession/addiction? Sweet Tea....oh Wait...I have always been addicted to that!

What was the last thing you said Through IM? "our Background" Answering a question Morris had about our new Website.

What Web sites do you always visit when you go online? Yahoo Mail and my bank account

What is the Last thing you bought? Picture frames...go to the website and see.

What is something you wish you could do more? Travel!--Morris and I dream about it!

What gives you hope? God's Grace and Mercy

What is your favorite weather, and why? I am so very torn b/c I love spring chill but the Fall Leafs leave me speachless!

What time do you usually get up? Should be 5:15AM but usually 5:45

What is your most challenging goal right now? motivating myself to lose weight. I don't fit into my pre-preggo clothes still!

Say something to the person who tagged you: Taylor, You will always have a very special place in my life. Thank you for being such a positive influence on me...even though you didn't know I was watching so closely.

If you could have a house–totally paid for, fully furnished–anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? That is easy! A small town known for it's busy beach season just across the water way from Venice....Jesolo, Italy

Favorite vacation spot? Again very easy! Italy! I would go back in a heart beat!

What is your favorite children’s book? Monkey Tumbles

Name one thing you just can’t resist no matter how bad it is for you: chips and cheese dip at Ixtapa!

What is your favorite gift you've received? Valentine's 2009...Morris spent hours helping me bring my vision to life...he hung 3 pictures and helped place a saying on the wall...he is the master at measuring perfectly for a picture hanging. =)

Have you ever met anyone famous? If so who? yes...Nickle Creek

If you could have any job in the world , what would it be? I think a Nurse

Who is your hero? My parents. I am so very greatful for the way they raised my brother and I! They provided a home full of faith and Love! They still provide an amazing example to Morris and I through their faithfulness to the Lord and each other. I love you both!

What is the best compliment you've ever received? 3/10/06---When Morris asked me to take his name for the rest of my life.

I'm tagging:
Shannon
Julie
Ashley
Britney