Christmas is almost here and the Taylor family is in full swing. We had some great news come our way on Monday.... No Open Heart Surgery!!! Whooo Whooo.. We met with Dr. Ebeid (surgeon at UMC) and he told us after the echo that the PDA was smaller but the ASD needed to be closed but Open Heart Surgery was not needed it could easily be done by a Heart Cath through her groin. Such a relief for Jonas and I, I don't think I have stopped smiling. Dr. Ebeid would like Marley to gain at least 5 more pounds before doing the Heart Cath so we have started her eating her baby food three times a day plus her bottles. Bring on the Pounds!!! Here are some cute pictures of my baby in front of the tree. Also some big news Marley has started Crawling and she is saying dadaddada all the time. Enjoy!!!

Being Thankful!!!

I have many things to be thankful for this year, and I'm most thankful for my family....Everyone has really helped to support Jonas, Marley and I through all the difficult times and we are so grateful. Here is a picture of my turkey I'm so thankful for her!!!

P.S. Thanks to Ashley for the great idea for the shirt. Love ya!!

Busy Weekend

This has been a busy weekend.... Saturday Morning we had our Christmas pictures taken, Marley looked so cute in her Christmas dresses-they should be ready on Wednesday and I'll post the link. Then we went to Jonas' dad's and Janie's for Early Thanksgiving. We had a great time seeing everyone and Marley was in such a good mood smiling and talking to everyone. Today we finally picked a paint color we both agreed on, and painted the bathroom. I'll post some pictures and ya'll can tell me what you think. I'm almost finished with a dress I'm working on for Marley, and I got the cutest tights to go with the dress! Check out Marley's Wizard of Oz shoes!!! So cute!

So, it's been a while since I posted almost a month....It's been a crazy month, Marley has been fighting a cold and Jennifer went to work in Houston for two months :(. Now we have Marley feeling better and sleeping through the night it's a big relief. I get so scared about her being sick and having to go back to the hospital. She is gaining weight slowing but surely and is doing so good. She is talking and said "da" the other day and I think Jonas' head is still swollen. Although she has only said it once more he doesn't miss a chance to remind me. She is laughing alot too, in one picture I'll post she laughs like Jonas she shuts her eyes. We are getting ready to start holiday traveling, we are going to Saraland this weekend to have thanksgiving with Stan & Janie (Pop & Tay-Tay) then the next weekend it's to Nonny's we go in Tibbie. Finally Jen and Cat will both be home and we will be at my parents (Paw-Paw & Lettie's) for Thanksgiving. I love the holidays and this year is no exception, I've started my Christmas shopping and Marley is not missing much. hahaha..... Alright better go, I'll post again this week.


Nichole

New Pictures

Time is Flying By....

It has been forever since I got on the blog and a lot has been happening. Marley is 6 months old, rolling over, holding her head up, talking non-stop, and being a wonderful baby girl. Jonas and I think back about what we did before she got here and nothing really compares to this. We go to Jackson on the 16th for a winter check-up with Dr. Blewett and Dr. Smith, and we will find out how much she weighs. We think were at 13 pounds she is getting bigger and eating all the time. Here are some new pictures of Marley. Enjoy!

More Pictures

Marley had to wear BLACK and GOLD to daycare, GO EAGLES!!!















Daddy and Marley reading a book!!!





Miss Marley eating her carrots.

Jonas' First Post

Alright guys this is my first time, I have been nagging Nichole to let me blog. We have tons of pics of Marley that we are about to upload. She is getting so big that we don't know what to do with her. I never thought things like holding her head up and reaching out and sitting up would be so awesome to see. She is like her dad when it comes to the real food........ She like the sweet potatoes and carrots but hates the stewed squash........ Thats my girl!!! Well anyways I'm running out of thoughts........ Not so bad for my first time...... HUH???????

These pictures are of Marley's first time eating with a spoon, rice cereal ummm......, and some snap shots. We think she is teething everything is in her mouth.

I know it's been a while since I've posted on the blog... A lot has been going on, let me start with Marley she has officially reached 10 pounds!!! She has started eating rice cereal from a spoon and has done great. We have been eating with a spoon for about 2 1/2 weeks and she is a pro now, and we will start yellow and orange foods next week. FUN, FUN, FUN. She is getting to be loads of fun, talking and laughing all the time. At daycare Mrs. Essie and Mrs. Charlotte love to hear Miss Marley talk, they say she talks all the time to Evie Kate and Jack her buddies at daycare.

Catherine came home this weekend, it has been three weeks since she went to school and I miss her bunches. Mom and Dad got her a new car, so she is totally pumped. Other than all of that, just trying to stay sane, I love being a mom but I tell you Marley has had me this week, she was up at 1:30 this morning and wanted to play until 4:30 when I finally got her back to bed. We have a Crutcher get together this weekend. Maggie is getting married so all of us will be together. Lots of fun!

Today was Marley's first day at Daycare... It was more difficult for me than for her, she is going to Parkway Heights and the teachers there are wonderful. They could tell this morning that I was a little uneasy and they were really nice to help comfort me. Here are some pictures of Marley before we left this morning. She is getting so big! We go to the doctor on Wednesday for her 4 month checkup.

Sunday was Marley's Dedication. It was perfect, she smiled and cooed at Jeff Clark and looked so cute in her dress. The dress is the same one Jen, Cat and I all wore and it has all of our initials monogrammed on it. Thanks so all our friends and family who attended the dedication, and helped us make this day so special.

Well it's Wednesday, trying to get everything ready for Marley's dedication on Sunday. Took some new pictures of Marley earlier this afternoon, and her hair is so red.... This weekend went by so fast, Sunday we went to Jackson for my cousins wedding shower and we got to see everyone.Lots of fun.

New Jeep and backyard that is being landscaped

It's Thursday finally.... One more day till the weekend I can't wait. Let's see this week has been busy, we got our new jeep (I'll post pictures tonight), we finally decided on a at home daycare rather than public daycare for Miss Marley, Mom found the christening gown that Jen, Cat and I all wore so that Marley can wear it when she gets dedicated on August 3rd at church. And finally, the landscaping has started at the house. Stephen our landscape guy has been hard at work tearing up the flower beds and the back yard in order to plant some nice trees and plants. You know the ones that I don't have to take care of, they can take care of themselves. Today he was planting the new plants and trees (I'll post a picture of this later as well) around the pool and along the fence. I can just picture it a year or two from now with a pink doll house outside for Marley although Jonas doesn't agree he says she needs a tree house with a swing so she can jump right into the pool. I think NOT!!! Anyways it is starting to look a lot better.... Nothing really going on this weekend we are going to Jackson for my cousins wedding shower which will be fun. Everyone will get to see Marley!

I haven't posted in couple of days... A lot has happened, lets see where to start. On Thursday we went to Jackson to have a checkup with Dr.Blewett (Surgeon) and Dr. Smith(Cardiologist), good news Marley looks better than ever and we don't have to go back till October. She is up to 9 pounds 2 ounces, which is great since we started at 5LBS 4 OZ. Next, we bought a new car a new Jeep it's red and lovely and we finally got Marley a swing. This is definitely the best money I have ever spent, she loves it!!! Jonas' mom and Grandad came over today to see Marley today, it was nice to spend the afternoon with them.

So, Marley is officially 3 months old. I can't believe how fast everything is happening, she is rolling over and holding her head up. We go to Jackson on Thursday for our last checkup with Dr. Blewett and Dr. Smith. I have to say it still gives me the chills to go to the hospital up there, I know that they aren't going to take her from me but it still makes me tense to go there. Tonight we are going to our Baby Dedication class and discuss when Miss. Marley will be dedicated at church, she is going to wear the same Christening Gown that Jennifer, Catherine and I wore. It will be a really special day. I finally got her birth announcements in the mail, I know it's a little late but I looked up the etiquette and they say as long as you send them out before six months then you are still proper. So there!!!!

Last night we took some pictures of Marley she will be 3 months on Sunday...... I can't believe that 3 months ago God blessed us with a beautiful baby girl. Jonas and I are so lucky to have such a great support system and all our family and friends. We love ya'll. Enjoy the pictures!

This is our first post to our family blog....

We just got back from the beach and had a great time, Mom, Catherine, Marley and I left Hattiesburg and headed to Gulf Shores on Saturday. Jonas, Dad, Jen, Drew, Sid, Laura, and Riley joined us on Wednesday. The condo is getting cramped for our expanding family, so next year we are getting a house on the beach. It was great weather only rained first thing in the morning so by the time we got to the beach it was a perfect day. Here are some pictures of Marley at the beach and in the pool. She is showing off her new bikini that Aunt Jen gave her, it is so cute. We had a great time, Dad cooked ribs on the grill on the 4th of July and Saturday he turned 56. Marley loved the pool, it was like a big bath tub she kicked her legs and splashed in the water. Enjoy the pictures!!