Little Gym

I truly believe that Little Gym is amazing and is great for Murphy Jo! She enjoys it so much! She will not even hold my hand to talk into the building anymore! She goes right in like she owns the place! She is learning so much! She has learned, with help, how to do a flip, she walks on the balance beam, loves the bars, and LOVES to climb on everything at Little Gym.... and that has carried over to home!!!! We found her the other day trying to hang on the bar in our closet! She is such a cutie!

This is Miss. Stephanie, she was Murphy Jo's first teacher!
Do you feel the love? PRECIOUS!

Such a big girl!!!! Waiting to class to start!

Haleigh and Scott even got up to go to the 8:30 AM Saturday class!

Miss Stephanie is using Murphy Jo as an example for the class! Look at those straight arms!!!

She LOVES to hang on the bar! Look her feet are OFF the ground!!! Yep she is a strong one!

This one is for Poppy John! Murphy Jo LOVES to play basketball!

At the end of each class the blow bubbles this may be one of Murphy Jo's favorite things! She follows the teacher as they are blowing the bubbles! It's so cute!

An awesome woman!!!!

Have you ever know those people that come in your life and you KNOW that they will be a FOREVER FRIEND? Well, let me introduce you to one of those people! Her name is Allie Arnett. I met Allie in August of 2007 when I was looking at my class list and she was the first name I came to.... NO she was not in my class, LOL but her precious little daughter Kylie was! As I was looking at my class list the parents names were also listed! And when I looked at it I saw the name Scott and Allison (Allie) I thought that was the coolest thing ever and I knew I was going to LOVE this family! And I DO! They are an amazing example of what a married couple should be like! Now let me tell you about Allie!

Allie is a TRUE lady of God! She shows His love and grace to everyone! She has this smile that will totally draw you to her! Allie is always has sweet words, her way of talking to you is one that makes you feel like a million bucks! She is an amazing wife that totally supports her husband in everything he does! She is also an amazing MOMMY! She has 4 of the most beautiful BLONDE kids! They are so blessed to have her as their mommy!!!

I have loved Allie for the moment I met her! She has always encouraged in everything I do! I am so thankful she is in my life!

So you are asking why I am making this post........ Well, I am telling you about an amazing woman who is battling Stage 4 cancer. I am not sure what kind and I don't want to get it wrong... but I can PROMISE you with all my heart that she is NOT letting this cancer get her down. She is still the Mommy, Wife and Friend that I knew 3 years ago and she STILL has that same smile and those SAME encouraging words for everyone!

I ask that you keep this precious family in your prayers! Please go to her caringbridge and read her story and her courage!

www.caringbridge.org/visit/allisonarnett

I LOVE YOU ALLIE ARNETT!

Allie and I at her benefit walk that a few of her friends put on! Such a blessing!
Natalie, Murphy Jo and Bailey (Allie's oldest)

Fun at Aunt Heathers house!

Ridin' in my car...... well, really JEEP!!! This was the cutest thing ever! Sweet Andi took Murphy Jo for a ride in her Jeep and Murphy Jo loved it! Avery tried to but was not going fast enough and Murphy Jo was trying to take the wheel:) She sat there so well and totally enjoyed her ride! We love hanging out in the country with the Wood's!!!

Murphy Jo and Andi
What a good driver!

To cute for words!

Murphy Jo helping Avery open her birthday gifts!

First time in the pool 2010

Murphy Jo LOVES the water! These pictures were taken right around the first of May! She was all smile the WHOLE time! She has NO fear of the water! She is for sure our little fish!

Look at that sweet face!
Dad guiding Murphy Jo (she didn't need it, but it made me feel better!)

So happy!

LOL, I love this picture! Look at that FULL diaper!

My new bed....kinda!!!

Murphy Jo is really thinking about something............

hmm......... could it be where she is going to be sleeping tonight?

One of Murphy Jo's favorite things to do is get in the dog beds! And believe it or not, Molly Ann and Shady don't mind! The "girls" have been really good to Murphy Jo and have adjusted to her running around the house!!!!

Forward Facing!!!!

One of the major milestones in Murphy Jo's life was when we turned her car seat around to face forward! We did this on March 26, 2010 after we got back from her Dr. apt! WOW it is a whole new world for her! Here are a few photos of that special event!!!

Daddy making sure everything is perfect! Sorry about his arm in the way!
Oh my goodness! Super cool! Facing forward AND a cell phone!!!

MomMom J and Big Sis we excited for me too!!!

She was totally watching Scott getting ready to drive off! She is thinking this is pretty cool!

One year old stats:)

I know, I know I am almost 3 months late on this..... but thought I would get it up before her 15 month apt in a few weeks! (June 28!)

At this one year apt on March 26, 2010, our sweet Murphy Jo was:

22 pounds 66%

30.5 inches 88%

and her head

18 1/4 inches 83%

She is growing like a weed! She fills our heart with so much joy and laughter! We love you sweet girl!

She loves the Dr. office! And sitting in that chair was a BIG deal to her!
Nothing like chillin before she sees the Dr!

Murphy Jo and Big Sis! She adores her so much! I am so thankful that we are blessed with two amazing girls! Thank you Haleigh for always being so good to Murphy Jo!