Two Months Old

We are 2 months old and had our first play date/ lunch date with Kara and baby Emma!!  We had so much fun, however I am still not use to taking my camera everywhere I go, so I have no pics of all of us :(  Nevertheless we went to Cowboys (ymmmm) and then went to the cutest little shop called Charlie's Angels where Kara introduced me to her love for hair bows and bands for the sweet little angels!  Of course I jumped on the wagon and bought several hair bows/bands for Reece.  

Tomorrow is my first day back to work so say a prayer that I will not cry the entire day being away from the light of my life!  I will keep you all posted to let you know how I do.  We have a sitter coming to the house, Mrs. Hattie, who will take care of baby Reece.  She is a wonderful lady who is a retired LPN and loves kiddos, so I feel really good about going back to work and her being at home safe and sound!  

Burt's Bee Baby

Annabelle Reece is getting so big!!  She is almost 7 weeks old and is talking up a storm ( but look at her momma; she comes by it honest:)  She just had a bath, which she really enjoys now that she can get all the way in the water.  This is her straight from the tub and she smells SO GOOD!  We use Burt's Bee Baby which makes you want to eat her with a spoon!!  For those of you who are expecting soon or in the future, I highly suggest this product for your little angel.!  

Jake's Big Gobbler

Although little Reece is here in full swing... daddy Jake has continued his love for hunting deer, turkey and whatever else may walk in front of him while he is in the woods:)  This is his most recent trophy that will go in the house ( Im not sure where, but we will cross that bridge when it gets here) :)  It is a 10.5" gobbler that he shot with his bow in Mtn. View.  Reece and I are very proud!!!

Our little girl

Annabelle Reece 2 weeks old

To Reece:

I Want You to Remember......

Your presence is a present to the world

You're unique and one of a kind.

Your life can be what you want it to be.

Take the days just one at a time.

Count you blessings, not your troubles

You'll make it through whatever 

comes along.

Within you are so many answers.

Understand, have courage, be strong.

Don't put limits on yourself.

So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

Decisions are too important to leave

to chance.

Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize.

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.

The longer one carries a problem,

the heavier it gets.

Don't take things too seriously.

Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.

Remember that a lot.... goes forever.

Remember that friendship is a wise investment.

Life's treasures are people... together.

Realize that it's never too late.

Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.

Have health and hope and happiness.

Take the time to wish upon a star.

And don't ever forget...

for even a day... how very special you are.  D.P

Annabelle Reece Dobbins

In a word....  "Blessed"...  That is what my family and I are... very blessed to have been given a beautiful baby girl!!

I would like to introduce the new addition to the Dobbins family... Annabelle Reece!!  She was born by C-section on November 24th, 2007 at 11:58 a.m.  Yes, I said 2007 and yes it is 2008.  However, those of you who know me, know that I am VERY slow when it comes to doing the smallest task on the computer so please forgive me for just now getting our blog up and going:)  

I am so excited about being able to share our life with our friends and family, although it would be wonderful to see each of you everyday, this will have to do for now.  With the birth and blessing of Reece, I have realized how important each and everyday really is and that there is so much a mother and father want to teach their child..... Most of all, how special she is to all of us who love her. Having said that, I hope all of you enjoy watching Reece grow; and enjoy this amazing life that God has blessed her with....