Daycare and Camden Park

Yesterday, we went with Aunt Tonya, Whitney and Dylan to Camden Park in Huntington, WV. This amusement park is over 100 years old. Troy and I both use to visit this park with our families and church youth groups when we were young. Boy did it bring back a lot of great memories. I was so happy to share this wonderful family experience with Karsynn and my niece and nephew. Karsynn rode everything, including the Big Dipper, which is a wooden roller coaster. She wasn't scared of any of the rides. She really had a blast.






Karsynn loves her new Dora backpack and her new pink carseat that Daddy bought her for his car.

For the Cobb Family!

Things are FINALLY settling down...I think!

I am so proud of my brave girl. She has adapted quite well to daycare. She still has moments where she's uncertain if she really wants to go, but she's fine once she gets there. We've only had one day of drama since she started. She came home one day with two bite marks on her arm. This is to be expected occasionally, but Mama won't stand for it too often. She's now to the point where she'll stand and wave to Daddy in the window as he leaves her at daycare, which is a far cry from her crying, "Dada, Dada!" She still cries when I pick her up in the afternoon, but it's such a strange cry. It's almost a meltdown cry after not seeing me all day. When we get in the car, she holds her hands in the air and says, "Yeah, Mama!" as if I'm the super hero of the day for coming to pick her up. It's so cute. Troy is quite satisfied in his new job. He just loves teaching P.E. to the little ones. He's such a goober! He has more fun than they do. That's all for now. I PROMISE to post pictures soon!

We survived Back to School!

Well, summer is finally OVER, or at least summer break is anyway. UGGHHHH!!! Lots of changes have taken place in our lives as of lately, so we're all pretty stressed out.

1. Troy and I are back to work
2. Karsynn is in daycare full time and is doing fine
3. Troy switched jobs and is now an elementary PE teacher
4. We had to go to his old school and clean out 5 years worth of health junk
5. Our family drama seems to be never ending
6. Troy's mom has had a house full of company in from FL, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio
7. Karsynn has been sick and can't seem to get rid of it

Overall, I have to say things with daycare have gone more smoothly than I anticipated and for that I'm thankful. Now, if we can get a routine going again at home, then I think we'll all survive. I'll try to post pictures soon...when I find a spare minute.

Daycare, etc.

Well, today was Karsynn's first official time alone at daycare and it went GREAT! They said she was so good. She played, ate her lunch, and even went down for her noon nap, after a short walk around the building with one of her caregivers and getting to choose where to put her nap mat, of course. She is quite the little DIVA. She's figuring out that her "cuteness" can get her almost anything...OH NO!!! I keep reminding them that yes she's cute, but she needs to be disciplined. They assure me that they will, if needed????? We're getting ready for an exciting introduction today. Karsynn will meet two of her cousins, a new aunt and her great-grandmother (Troy's mom's mom) later today. They are so anxious to meet her, so I hope she's good. I'll keep you posted on the daycare chronicles. Keep praying!!!!!

Life seems to have gotten very busy...

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. Life has been so crazy that I can't even begin to explain. I have a sick girl on my hands again. She has a terrible sinus infection, which she has so kindly passed on to mommy, so we visited Dr. Thornberry today. She's on meds now, so she should feel better soon. She's doing great attending daycare. She really likes playing with the "kids," as she so sweetly refers to them. Daddy and mommy are both swamped with Professional Development meetings, Open House, getting rooms ready, etc., so I think she knows changes are coming soon...and she doesn't like it one bit.

She's a Big Girl Now!

Well, my baby started daycare today. Well, sorta! Daddy took her for her first two hour visit with him staying there with her. She looked so cute. Yesterday, we bought her a Dora and Boots rolling backpack...so cute. She also had to have her own crib sheet to put over the mat during nap time. Of course I found the perfect one at Babies R Us. Hopefully it will send subliminal messages to her throughout the day...all over it reads, "Mommy loves you, Daddy loves you." I know, I'm losing it. She looked so grown up rolling that little backpack out to the car today. It makes mommy very sad, though. I just know she's going to love it. She says, "Daycare...snack...babies." She'll have a great time playing with the other children, that is once she stops screaming and crying! Please pray that her transition is smooth and that she adapts well to the new caregivers and environment. Tomorrow is mommy's two hour visit with her! I'll keep you posted!

Fun with Family and Friends

Here is a hodgepodge of pictures from the last few days. Nila, John and CJ...we had a great time getting together!


My first time holding a "Titty Tat"

Dancing with my Cousin, Mackenzie!

My Gotcha Day Cake!

Mama's Pretty Girl

Happy Gotcha Day Family

My first dress up outfit from Daddy...Cinderella

CJ Bei and Me

I love my China Sister!!!

Happy Gotcha Day, Karsynn!!!!

One year ago today, we were handed the most wonderful blessing in our lives...Miss Karsynn. As I reflect on this past year with her, I'm reminded of God's goodness. It is through His grace that we are a happy family. She has blossomed into the most amazing child in just one short year. She amazes us daily with the new things she's doing, saying, and how cute her personality is. We are the luckiest people in the whole world. "Thank you God for putting this special girl in our lives. We are eternally thankful for Your goodness." Karsynn, thank you for making our lives complete. We love you more than you will ever be able to imagine. You are Mama and Daddy's special love!!!! Enjoy the Gotcha Day pictures from one year ago today!


Our 1st glimpse of our daughter!

The moment they handed her to me, my heart melted!!!

FINALLY...a family!

At that moment, she had her Daddy's heart forever!

The most amazing feeling in my whole life!

By that evening, it was as if she'd been with us her whole life.

Mama's first time diapering her bottom...so cute!

She sleeps...

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away."

We're Home from FL

We got home yesterday from FL and we had a SUPER time. Karsynn and Kailee had so much fun. They were such good girls on the long trip. They would fight a little and love a litte...just like sisters would do. We enjoyed time on the beach and in the pool, we did lots of shopping, and went to visit Shamu at Sea World in Orlando. The look on Karsynn's face when she first saw the sand and ocean was priceless. She learned so many new words while on vacation, all of which related to the beach, of course. She's such an amazing girl. We are so blessed to call her our own. I love every single minute I share with her. I love being Karsynn's mommy. Enjoy the pics!

Ready for some FUN in the SUN!!

We are leaving for Daytona Beach at 2:00 A.M. and I can't wait. We will be gone until Sunday, so you won't hear from me until after that date. I'll be sure to post LOTS of pictures of Karsynn and Kailee having some FUN IN THE SUN! Please pray that the trip is uneventful and all goes well. Troy is very excited, too. We are stopping in Atlanta for lunch at the world famous restaurant, The Varsity. They serve over 5,000 hotdogs per day and over a ton of onion rings. He found out about it by watching a special on the Travel Channel. I'll let you know how it is! Until next time...

Our New Family Photos

The day we took these pictures, Karsynn fell first thing and would not stop crying. Overall, they turned out OK for it being such a tough day for the girl.




Mommy and The Girl

Daddy and Karsynn

Just some thoughts...

My newest set of wheels!

My Daddy and I have so much fun!

She loves cows and horses!

In just 29 shorts days we will have had Karsynn for one full year. Where does the time go? Can someone please tell me? I simply cannot believe that it has been a year. On the other hand, it seems like she has been a part of our lives FOREVER. She has grown into the most beautiful little girl with the best personality and is so intelligent. God has truly blessed us. It seems that she changes everyday. Her newest word is "bird house." She and her daddy put one up on the fence and that's all she says when she sees it. It's so cute.

~Thank you God for blessing me with the perfect daughter. She is "just right" for our family.