All three of us have been sick -thus the lack of posts. I have been a single parent for the last 4 days because Marcel has been sick. I was sick during Thanksgiving and Fin was sick the week before. I think God protects children by not letting symptoms of a sickness affect them the way it would an adult. Of course, Marcel was WAY more sick than I was (or so he thinks). The pictures in the post are out of order... sorry...
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Fin enjoys her sit and spin with Elmo and Moose.
Spaghetti is still a favorite. She refuses to use a spoon. 
Look how long her hair is getting!!!
I took this picture because I am fascinated at how fast she grows. I went in to check on her (as I ALWAYS do to make sure she's breathing) and was startled when I expected a baby and saw a TODDLER!
My grandparents and us grand kids.
Look how long her hair is getting!!!
I took this picture because I am fascinated at how fast she grows. I went in to check on her (as I ALWAYS do to make sure she's breathing) and was startled when I expected a baby and saw a TODDLER!
My grandparents and us grand kids. Note to self: ALWAYS wear black in future family pictures.
Owie and D and the great grandbabies. - Sorry Owie - This is the only pic taken that Fin's eyebrows aren't down...
I took Fin to the doctor when she was sick. She didn't like the experience so much. I am so thankful that this was her first "sick" doctor's visit - minus the time I overreacted in Columbus...
It's really cold up here in Charlotte. Too cold for me. I think I'll move back home...
We were invited to a Panther's party at the neighbor's house. Since we aren't that big on NHL football, Fin decided to wear her Auburn cheerleading outfit. She was precious. Especially with her Ked's...
This is actually Fin's swing that I let the neighbors borrow. I think she remembers it...
This is Shannon. Fin met her at the party and loved her. Fin is very particular about who she talks to, so we were surprised when Fin crawled in her lap and watched the football game. Shannon works for Rack Room shoes in the corporate office. She is in charge of "naming" the company's shoes. I got an e-mail from her the week after the party that said she named a beautiful pair of flip-flops (that come out in 2009) after Fin. I will be buying some "Finley's" this summer for sure...
Fin got some new jewelry. It goes great with all the others that she has too...
Since we have decided to move back to Columbus, I have realized how much I love Fin's room. I keep it clean ALL THE TIME. It never gets messy. The whole house will be a disaster, but Fin's room is always straight. Everything in her room has a meaning. I love it. The smell, the colors, the decor... everything. I will miss it so. I plan on replicating it wherever we may be in 6 months...
Above is Fin's beautiful crib with the bedding and pictures that my mom made for her. They are perfect.
Above is my pink dress from when I was little and Fin's "would-have-been" Christening dress had Charlene not offered for Fin to wear the one she made for Livi (or Gigi?). They are beautiful.
Above is the rocking chair my mom refinished, Fin's great,great-grandmother's crystal lamp, her piggy bank from her cousins and flowers from the Brookses when she came home from the hospital. Her Aunt Torie gave her the cross with the bible verse "I am Wonderfully made" (so true) and the lamb blanket on the rocking chair from my good friend Denise.
Her closet is also my favorite. This photo makes it look messy, but it SO organized. I LOVE Fin's clothes! LOVE THEM. I love to wash them AND fold them. I HATE to fold our clothes!
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And finally - the video... Fin crawling backwards and TALKING. Pretty funny!
Just when you think Fin can't get any more fun, she does. She is the sweetest child I have ever been around. I can take her anywhere. I adore her more every day. I thank God for her and my family daily. I am very lucky!
