Billy Bob’s

“You have a baby….in a bar?” (Sweet Home Alabama).

That’s what kept going through my mind when we took the kids along to Billy Bob’s with Mama Jo and John. It was actually my first time to go to the famous honky-tonk….I’ve always wanted to, I just never thought I would have my kids with me!

Nevertheless, it was lots of fun. We went early and ate some BBQ and then hit the dance floor. They were teaching swing lessons, but we got to dance during the breaks.

As you can see, Hannah really enjoyed herself (maybe a little too much)! She ran all around the floor chasing the lights and loved that everyone was watching her. I’m hoping she got her fill and will never want to go back again….unless, of course, she brings us along:)

Nathan- 4 Months

At four months, our little guy weighs in at 14 pounds 11 ounces…that’s in the 50th percentile! We never see those kind of numbers with Hannah.  At her 2 year check-up, she was only 23 pounds. So watch out sister, little brother is catching up fast.

These pictures describe little brother perfectly…happy. He smiles all the time and seems grateful to just be here.  He gets a  little fussy at bedtime, but other than that…he’s all smiles! 

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Michael Jones

Aunt Rebecca got married!!

Back in April we got to celebrate the union of Scott’s sister, Rebecca and her love…Jon Michael. The service was was so sweet and we couldn’t be happier for these two. We had a great time celebrating them and getting all dressed up for the festivities.

Scott, Hannah, and I were all in the wedding party so it was definitely a family affair! We were all nervous that Hannah would either run down the aisle or not go down it at all, but she surprised us by doing EXACTLY what she was suppose to do! She walked straight down that church aisle and smiled the whole time. BUT it was a different story when she sat down and had to be still. Luckily, we had a plan of action in place. Uncle William scooped her up and took her to the nursery…she was screaming the whole way out! Thanks Aunt Becca and Jon Michael for being such good sports!

Here are some great pictures from the photographer…

Little Nathan (2 1/2 months)

 

Hannah and Nana

Me and the beautiful bride

Brother and Sister

Silly Sisters

The cutest flower girl ever!

Here are a few more that I got (I’m sure you can’t tell they are not professional).

We turned up the music right before the ceremony and the bride couldn’t contain herself….good times!!

The Whitaker Family (Little Kate wasn’t here quite yet).

Candace and Kolby

Mimi, O, and Nathan

Rebecca and Jon Michael, thanks for letting us be a part of such a wonderful celebration. We love you!

Nathan’s Dedication

 

Just like Big Sister, Hannah, Scott and I, in front of friends and family, committed to raising little Nathan Scott in a Christ-centered home and setting an example for him so that he might have the opportunity to come to know the Lord.

We pray this for you sweet Nathan,

“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”   

                                                                           Ephesians 3:17b-19

Hannah got a little bored during the prayer and started playing with Mommy’s hair.

She then moved on to sticking Daddy’s name tag on his nose.

All the family…

Then everyone headed back to our house for Hannah’s birthday party! We decided to knock it all out while everyone was in town. It was busy, but such a special day for the Hubley’s!

Real life…

To all the tired mamma’s I know out there, read this and take comfort.

http://thegypsymama.com/2011/05/why-motherhood-should-not-be-graded-on-a-curve/

Sweet Cousins

Here are our cousins on the Fling side of the family...Sam and Betsy.
Aren't they too cute!?!

Hannah’s Ice Cream Party

When I found these invitations on clearance at Hobby Lobby back in January, it was a no brainer that Hannah was going to have an ice-cream party for her 2nd birthday. I mean, what’s better that ice-cream and swimming for a summer birthday?

I had lots of fun planning for this party. I won’t claim any of the ideas for myself though… I got most of them from the internet. I also had lots of help from my sister-in-law. She designed the text for the invitations, cup-cake toppers, and labels. Thanks Candace!! (If anyone is interested, her company is called Pearl Box Prints and she does a great job)!!

Here is the Ice-Cream Bar. We had all sorts of yummy toppings!

I also made a cake and fun ice-cream cone cupcakes for the kids. I really just loaded them all up with sugar and sent them home…your welcome parents!

However, we did have a little bit of fruit and cheese and crackers for our healthy guests.

And a party wouldn’t be a party without a birthday banner right?

For the favors I made these ice-cream cone shaped crayons. I found the idea here. 

I put them in little baggies and printed off a personalized coloring sheet from the Twisty Noodle that read, “Hannah’s Ice Cream Shop.” 

Now, on to more important things…the birthday girl!  She had such a great time running around playing with everyone.

She loved it when everyone sang to her. She had been singing happy birthday to herself pretty much all week, so she knew the song well. I was so glad she cooperated and wore her birthday hat. I found that idea here.

We tried to get a family shot, but Hannah was focused on the cake (Nathan is in the sling).

She was pretty much focused on eating as much sugar as possible the rest of the party. Every time I saw her she had a mouthful of cupcake or cake or ice-cream. Here are a few examples….

And it wouldn’t be a party without Aunt Anne!!

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate our little girl! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family that come alongside us in life to help make such wonderful memories.