Sunday, March 29, 2009

Girl's Day Out

Today Jillian and I spent a little time out shopping...just the two of us. We went to Old Navy (picked up my supply of flip-flops for the season and a pair of way-cute jammies for Jill) and then headed to Kohls. Jillian has recently started this trend of not wanting to stay in buggies or strollers when we are out, so today I decided, "What the hey!" I will just let her run around with me! OOOH! Not the best idea I've ever had! No, really, she wasn't too crazy. We checked out the toy department (her new favorite thing to do in stores) and while I had my back turned to look at something, this is what she was doing:

Yes, that's right folks! She had climbed onto the bottom shelf and was helping herself to the toys!


"Hmm? What is this thing?"

"Mom! Look at this cool alphabet game!"

Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Racing Morrow's!

Last weekend C.J., Jillian, and I all participated in a Family Fun Run at Red Bud Park here in Abilene. It wasn't a huge race, just 3 miles for the runners and 1.5 miles for the walkers/fun-runners. C.J participated in the run (show off) and Jillie and I participated in the Fun-Run/Walk. All in all, it went great! C.J placed 2nd in his age group and 6th overall in the run and Jillian and I were 2nd in the Fun-Run (even though they don't have places, WE were keeping track!). Jillian loved it and had a great time running around on the track and crossing the finish line over and over!
Jillian is ready for the race to start!!


Daddy and Jillian at the race (Look! No pacifier!)


What place did you get, Jillie?


Yeah! We all made it!!

Little Ms. Green Thumb

My daughter is brilliant! Okay, I may be a little biased, but really. Last week we went to play at the Stark's and she picked up a shovel and knew exactly what to do with it! She then proceeded to pick up a hoe and of course, knew how to use it too! Now, this news may not effect everyone the way it does C.J and me, but if you know us than you would understand why this brings tears to our eyes! We love to garden and be outside so it just touches our hearts that our daughter has inherited the gene for the love of the outdoors just as we did from out parents! We can't wait to get her her own little garden set and put her to work!! :) (Some of these pics are from last weekend when we were doing some planting).

It's a hard day's work plowing this patio! Phew!!



What ch'a planting Jillie?



"Look at all of those weeds to pull!"

Monday, March 16, 2009

Just Jillie

I thought that I would post a few pictures of "Just Jillie" from the weekend since I know that some people (Mom) really just want to see her!! (Just kidding). I just wanted to show off my daughter some more!

Love those cheeks!!!


Is this my daughter or a koala? Too precious!


Pointing to her tummy and her new favorite...the belly button!


My little "bundle" of joy! (Notice the socks on her hands since I forgot mittens!)


Yo! Homie what's up? (Jillian "chillin" in her camping chair)

Spring Break

Well, so much for a "springy" Spring Break! The beginning of the week was great but by Wednesday the weather dropped about 40 degrees and it was raining. But, does a little wintery weather stop the Morrow's from going camping? Heck no! We (CJ, Jillian, and I) loaded up the trailer and headed to Loyd Park (outside of Arlington). We got there Thursday evening and ate our traditional chili dogs for supper and stayed in and watched TV. Friday was still rainy so we went into Dallas and hung out with our friends Ashley, Josh, and Brynlee Cody. By Friday evening the rain had slowed but it was still freezing! Our friend Pat came out and tented next to us and joined CJ as a "fishing buddy" (although the only thing that they caught was a cute little water turtle that Jillian wanted to take home!). On Saturday my sisiter Alissa came out and we had a great time walking down by the lake and sitting by the fire roasting marshmellows and making s'mores (I think that I ate about 50 marshmellows!) All in all it turned out to be a great weekend and we can't wait to go back when the sun is actually shining!

Mommy and Jillian outside of the trailer (check out my new bangs!)




Firepit or pond?




Are we in Texas or Alaska?


Jillian pouting after being denied her Daddy's beer! Where did that lip come from??


Jillan and her Daddy by the lake (notice the "chilliness of the lake on Friday the 13th)

Monday, March 9, 2009

Pea Head

So, remember how I have mentioned that Jillian is a Veggie Head? Well, exhibit A. She wouldn't eat dinner on Saturday night so to be sure that she had something, I gave her a cup of peas while she was playing in her room before bed. You would have thought that I had given her a bowl of M&M's (of course she has never had candy or chocolate, but you get my meaning). Hey! Whatever floats your boat, huh? I personally can't stand peas (hate the smell, taste, texture, everything). Just thought that I would share a few photos of our little Pea Head! (Check out her awesomely clean room!)



So, you wants some peas, ma?


Sunday, March 8, 2009

Southern Fried

Just had to let everyone know that Jillian is truly a child of the south! Tonight I made CJ's favorite-Chicken Fried Chicken, okra, and mashed potatoes. Just for kicks, we let Jillie try a little and she couldn't get enough! She especially liked Momma's special chicken recipe! Of course she devoured the okra so it's a good thing I gave it to her last (she has a small veggie fetish!). CJ is giving her bath right now to wash the mashed potatoes out of her hair!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Keeping up with the Jones's

Well, I can now say that I am truly a wife/mother when getting a new washer and dryer is like winning a shopping spree in Milan! (Well, maybe not that great...but close!) A little background info might be helpful for some of you...We had, until recently, a free, hand-me-down washer and dryer. Now the washer wasn't so bad but the dryer..oh boy! First of all it didn't even stop on it's own and it took about 4 hours to dry 5 pairs of jeans! It also got in the bad habit of sucking up Jillian's clothes and "burning" them and leaving poo poo looking stains on everything. Needless to say, we needed a new set! So, we went down to Lowes and purchased a new set. Now, we didn't get the fancy "Lexus" models, but we didn't settle for the "Kia" either. The set we got is kind of a mid-range "Toyota" set. Hey...I am so happy I can't stop doing laundry!

Look! We got the pedestals too!!!



Jillian "modeling" on top of the new washer


Ta Da!!!!!!!! Aren't they beautiful?!!!


Daddy and Jillian watching the clothes wash

Monkey see....

Two weeks ago (yes two) we went to my sister Alissa's in Dallas, where we also met up with my other sister, Laura, to celebrate her birthday. While we were there I managed to capture this adorable shot of Jillian and Laura brushing their teeth together! This activity, by the way, is one of Jillian's favorite (and anyone's toothbrush is fair game). We had a great time with the girls eating lunch at Cheesecake Factory and shopping a North Park (despite the fact that we "infected" poor Laura with the stomach crap that we had).


"Make sure you brush for at least 2 minutes!"




Laura and Jillie having a brush-off!



Yes, we have "seasonalized" to bunny ears!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

The Wedding

Jillian was in her Uncle Johnny and (new) Aunt Jessica's wedding this weekend and if I can brag for just a minute, she did GREAT!! I was so proud of her for actually walking down the aisle with her cousin Kiley and smiling all the while! CJ had to bend down so that she could see him but after that she just went for it! I actually had tears in my eyes. She is so precious! All in all the wedding and reception went off with out a hitch and we all had a great time! Jillian and her friend Abby even did a little entertaining of their own dancing and playing all over the place! They are so sweet. It was also nice to visit with all of our family and friends from out of town and for Jillian to spend time with her Grandpa Pat and her Great-Grandmother Squirt (who calls her a little ham!)

The Morrow's (at the wedding)


The Groom and the Flower Girl (Jillian and Uncle Johnny)


Jillian and her Daddy at the reception

Here's Jillian (and Abby too)!