Catching Up - Valentine's Day

I didn't get a chance to blog about Valentine's Day so I am playing catch up while Sophie sleeps. I'm hoping to one day keep this blog in chronological order but that will probably never happen because having a newborn, you lose all concept of time. ;) I wouldn't trade it for the world and love spending every moment with my sweet girl and husband.

Blake cooked for Sophie and I on Valentine's Day. He made us sauté shrimp, roasted potatoes, and sweet tea. We loved spending our first official valentine as a little family. Then the next evening, Blake took me out to eat at Hamilton's. We left Sophie with his parents for only a couple of hours. This was our first time leaving her and we talked about her the entire time. Not to mention we did call once or twice…haha…new parents.

 Sophie's first rose on Valentine's Day. 

 Sweet Aunt Chelsey helping babysit! 

Love our little family so much! 

Southern Love, 

Tricia 

One Year Celebration of Our Southern Love Story

Blake and I celebrated our one year anniversary on Sunday, March 23rd, 2014. We left baby Sophie bright and early with his parents. This mama had a hard time leaving her baby girl for that long but it was nice for Blake and I to spend some much needed alone time. Blake has started a new job so he doesn't get much time off right now so we headed out early Sunday morning for our anniversary adventure.

We headed to Helen, Georgia where we hiked to Anna Ruby Falls and then walked around the quaint little town of Helen. It was quite windy and chilly but so nice not to be on a schedule. We enjoyed looking around in the shops, eating lunch at a small little pizza place, and a friendly competitive game of putt-putt.

We then decided to go visit a gold mine in Dahlonega, Georgia. We visited the Consolidated Mines and had a wonderful time panning for gold and taking the underground mine tour. It was quite interesting and we met some little critters while on the tour.

Blake and I have added a lot to our southern love story this year with a new job, a new house, and the greatest of all-little Sophie. We are learning more and more everyday how to be the best parents possible and I pray that we continue to raise Sophie in God's direction and guidance. I'm so proud of my husband and how hard he works for our family. He works long hours and six days a week. I never hear him complain about working and always comes home to give Sophie and I lots of love. I look forward to what God has in store for us in the future, but for right now, I'm soaking up every moment in the present.

Southern Love, 

Tricia 

Two Months

Wow! Sophie is growing too fast and I have enjoyed every minute of watching her grow. She is laughing and smiling more everyday. She loves to babble and play on her play mat. She loves looking at herself in mirrors and making music. Sophie is working really hard at holding her head up during tummy time and when being held. She loves to walk outside when it is warmed. She loves car rides and listening to music but only when she isn't hungry-otherwise she'll cry the entire car ride! Sophie is such a blessing to us and praise God for this little miracle that is full of personality!

This outfit has been passed down through three generations on my mom's side. This girl makes me laugh and smile everyday! 

Southern Love, 

Tricia