Friends and Fun: Violet living it up in the NWA

Last weekend, we took a road trip to Northwest Arkansas to introduce Violet to all of our wonderful NWA friends. It was super cold, but super fun! We first went to visit Drew, Sarah and their little one Lucy. Brandon and Jen also joined us to meet our little gal. Dinner was at Table Mesa in Bentonville (excellent if you are ever in the area) and the company was top notch!

Violet and her Uncle Brandon

Aunt Jen and Lucy.


New Parents in da house! Sarah, Drew, Lucy, Tasha, Violet and Wes

Future college roomies: Lucy and Violet

On Sunday, Violet and I met up with my NWA gals for breakfast at Gaylord's. It was so wonderful to see the girls. It made me wished that we lived closer! Mischelyn gave Violet her gorgeous blanket that she had finished knitting. Ang snuck in a gift at the end of breakfast of a Fuzzy Duckling book and onesie for Vi and some pampering goodies for mommy! I hope to see them NYE and I miss them so much! After breakfast, Violet and I did some light Christmas shopping for her cousins and then we went to visit Britt and Katie. Katie is growing so fast and is so good to Violet. It was a fast and furious trip, but so much fun. Plus it was Violet's first stay at a hotel!

Violet with Britt and Katie

NWA gals and Vi: Susan, Violet, Angela, Dara and Mischelyn


The gang's all here!

Woohoo! I love NWA!

Milestones: Violet turns 3 months!

This month has flown by! Our girl turned THREE MONTHS OLD yesterday! We truly cannot believe it. She is so much fun and getting to be so active. We love every minute of being parents. We are looking forward to the holidays with our Violet. For the big day, Wes brought home a piece of strawberry yumminess from the bakery. Here's to next month! Cheers!

Holiday Funtime: Thanksgiving on Sanibel Island

For Thanksgiving this year, Dad and Mom decided to take the whole family to Sanibel Island, Florida. It was Violet and Hallie's first flight and they did very well. We were so proud!! So much fun was had and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous. It was also great to spend time with Tony, Serena and Hallie. We do not get to get together enough. Thanks Mom and Dad for a wonderful, memorable Thanksgiving and vacation! We love you!

First flight!

Little toes in the sand.

Hallie, Popi, Violet and Grammie


Uncle Tony and Aunt Serena: I love them!


First Ward family beach photo.


Hallie having fun time with Unkie Wes.


Ward family love.


Mommy, Violet and a sand-snowman!


Getting ready for our beach walk.


Hallie, Uncle Tony and Violet


Mommy and Violet enjoying the seashells on the beach.


There was a sand artist that has cool sculptures on the beach.


Take that you stupid hat!

Violet in her first bathing suit and sunglasses. Is she not the cutest?

Heading home after a wonderful holiday.

Travel Review: Edgemont at Grammie and Popi's

Dad went to have a guys weekend at Uncle Jon's so Mommy, me, Macy and Roscoe went to visit Grammie and Popi. It was so much fun. I got to do whatever I wanted. On Sunday, we went to Mass and Mommy says I was so good. Hooray! We also helped to celebrate Grammie and Popi's 31st wedding anniversary. I love them!

I don't want to leave Daddy! The suitcase was Mommy's from 29 years ago!

Fun times in Grammie and Popi's rocker crib.


Grammie and I on the deck.


Sporting my "Running on Natural Gas" onesie...just for Popi.

Woohoo! I love Popi!

Milestones: A Week of Firsts!

The week before Thanksgiving was a busy week of first for Miss Violet. We finally let go and moved her to her crib (boooo!). Wes had to work nights, so since he could check on her often, we decided it was the best week to do it. Then, Violet graduated to 4 oz. a feeding (at the time of this post, we are having 6 oz. feedings). She also took her first "big girl" bath and began to take interest in her toys above the bouncer seat. She also graduated to wearing 0-3 months clothes. What a growing gal!

Although not really considered to be "firsts" but we began to get many more smiles from our gal as she has begun to recognize our faces and expressions (and is probably thinking, "these people are nuts!"). And finally, it was her first time to sleep 7 hours in a row! Hooray!!! Although not during this week, Violet (and Hallie) did take their first airplane ride for Thanksgiving. She is growing way too fast and we are enjoying her every minute of it!

Whose that pretty girl?

Getting use to the Bumbo chair.


First big girl bath!

Having fun hitting the toys!

Family History: Five Generations

Violet has two, yes two great-great grandmothers. We have 5 generations on one side of the family. Great-great grandma Corrine, Grandma Nancy, Grammie, Mommy and Violet. Mamaw Chloe is her other Great-great grandma. We went to Atkins so they could both meet Violet. Aunt Tammy took lots of great photos. What an amazing feat to be able to have so many generations.

Mamaw Corrinne, Mamaw Nancy, Mommy, Violet, Grammie and Mamaw Chloe

Coming Attractions....

I realize it has been a while since I have been able to post wonderful Violet and other Ward family updates. Here is a list of coming attractions:

1. Five generation family photos (yes, Violet has TWO great-great grandmothers!)
2. Fun times at Grammie and Popi's in Edgemont.
3. Thanksgiving in Florida (Violet is ADORABLE in her swimsuit!)
4. VIOLET TURNS THREE MONTHS! We cannot believe how fast time is going by. She is so wonderful and we love her so much!

Lots of updating ahead...please stay tuned for Ward family fun!