Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We had a great Christmas. Banks was so much fun now that he is a little older. He went right to bed Christmas Eve waiting for Santa Claus to come. We went to ZZ and Pop's house Christmas Eve and opened presents. They REALLY outdid themselves for all of us. One of Banks' favorite presents was this horse that he could ride! He got lots of Thomas the Train items. Thanks ZZ and Pop for everything!!

Another favorite were these cowboy pajamas!! Banks and Wyatt loved them along with their cowboy hats!!

Banks and Leigh...as you can tell he is loving her now! He has been such a big help!!

At Neise and Poppy's house...Banks got so many presents that we had to go back over there the day after Christmas to finish opening!! One thing that he did get on Christmas morning was a new bike!! Taylor has been working so hard teaching him how to pedal!!

Leigh was a real trooper through the whole day. She just went with the flow!

Taylor and I are so thankful for our two beautiful and healthy children. They are both truely the light of our eyes. I do not know how our Savior could have put his own son on the cross to die for us. That is amazing. Happy Birthday Jesus!!

Leigh

Taylor and Banks went to meet ZZ, Pop, and Wyatt at Bass Pro Shop tonight so Leigh and I had a photo session! I was trying to get a picture with her eyes open. She is getting so big. The dress that she has on was mine when I was a baby! I am loving dressing her up! She is such a little princess (as her daddy calls her!) Banks is doing GREAT as a big brother. When she cries he tells me.."Mommy she needs a bottle!!" Last night we were all sitting in the den and he walked over to her and was talking to her as if she was going to answer him! It was really funny. Then this morning he was asking her how she slept last night. I promise that she does have a neck!!

Look at our little angle! She is so precious. She is already eating 4 ounces/feeding! Such a little pig!! I can't believe that she is already 2 weeks. I am loving staying at home with both kids. We are having so much fun.

ZZ and Pop bought Banks this GREAT train set. It come with lots more pieces (bridges, trees, stop signs, etc) but this is all I can handle right now. He LOVES Thomas the train.

This is just one of the Christmas card pictures that we took. After MANY photo sessions..we finally got one picture....check your mailboxes for the one we picked!! We hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Our Sweet Baby Girl

Thanks Helen for posting pictures!! We are at home now with our sweet little girl. She is SO tiny! This was right after I had her before Taylor went to get Banks. After they cleaned her up, Taylor went to the waiting room where all of our family was to get Banks. Then he brought Banks to the back to meet his new little sister. After he met her..Taylor, Banks, and Leigh all went out to introduce Leigh to the family! Banks has really done a GREAT job with his little sister. He usually thinks it is ok for me to hold her...however, he usually tells Taylor to put her down and pick him up!

Mommy and Leigh

Our new family!!! Banks meeting Leigh for the first time.

Leigh Wilson Polk is here!!!

Hey it's Helen...I just got back from meeting PRECIOUS Leigh Wilson Polk. She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Mama, daddy, and big brother Banks are all doing great!! Leigh arrived at 2:15 p.m. and weighed 7lbs. 8oz. she was 21 inches long. I took a "few" pics while I was there, but I know Christina will have many more! ENJOY

Pumpkin Patch and MSU football

Saturday after a fun filled day at the pumpkin patch (see below) Taylor and I left Banks with ZZ and Pop and we went to Starkville to the football game. We stayed with Jennifer and BJ (THANKS A TON!!) and sat with Adam and Lauren. Lauren looks great for just having Baby Ty a few weeks ago. Ty is so precious. It really made me realize/remember how tiny Leigh is going to be! Anyway, we only have 29 more days until she arrives. Thanks again to Jenn and BJ for letting us stay with yall. We had a great time.

ZZ and Banks running through the hay maze. Banks loved it!

Taylor and Banks on the swing after Banks picked out the perfect pumpkin for each of us!

"I like this one daddy!"

Who says you can't be 35 weeks pregnant and not ride on a hayride? We had a great time!!

Happy Birthday and The Fair

Taylor's big 3-0 was yesterday (the 18th). We had some some friends over to "tailgate" at our house and watch football then went to Ticos for dinner. It was lots of fun! I will have to post pictures later from Ticos. Happy Birthday Taylor. We love you very much! Last weekend we went to the fair. Banks loved the petting/feeding zoo. All morning he and Taylor would say..."We are going to feed the goats!" So here they are feeding the goats!!
As you know, I don't do many rides. Especially ones that go in circles. I get so dizzy and sick. Taylor and Banks loved riding on the carousel.
Banks and Wyatt in the car. I think they both would have stayed in these cars all day. They were so funny when the ride started....they both really thought they were driving!
Oh yes...we did stop and get some chicken on a stick! YUM YUM!! Leigh really liked it also!
Well here Banks and I are riding the ponies. Yes, I did say that I don't do circles but Taylor and his dad had gone to get ice cream and Banks wanted to ride the ponies....so what did we do...hopped in them! Yes, Leigh is really poking out. Banks was looking at Wyatt who was riding with ZZ! We had a great time!!

Youth Weekend?

Did somebody say that this weekend was opening for youth? Banks can't wait for his daddy to take him to the woods! Leigh and I will just stay home and SHOP!! Yes, taylor wanted to hang this deer up...but oh no, one deer on the wall in our house is PLENTY!! So this one is just "in the office" (The dining room has become Taylor's make shift office while we await Leigh's arrival!)
Not sure how to rotate this picture!!

Stretch!!

Each time Taylor goes running....Banks has to stretch with him. It is so funny to watch. He loves his daddy so much! He also loves his camo boots. Everyday when we get home, he goes in his room, takes off his shoes, and puts on his boots. Like father like son!!
Notice how his legs are crossed...he told me he was "stretching his back!" Maybe he will take after his daddy and work out! Big Momma over here sure has not been doing much lately!!

stickers anyone?

Banks loves stickers. He puts them on EVERYTHING! I have found that one way we can make it through the grocery store/Wal Mart is to give him a sheet of stickers and some fruit snacks and he is good to go for about 15 minutes!

Original Artwork by Julie

Julie, Taylor's sister, has started a blog in which she sells her original artwork. She painted this picture for Banks' room! Check out her blog at www.originalartworkbyjulie.blogspot.com She has some really cute boys and girls canvasses and will custom make puzzles. Her art would make great baby gifts and birthday gifts. Her prices are reasonable, too. Thanks, Julie!

Meet Daffy..our new pet!!

Meet Daffy! Taylor stopped by The Fish Bowl in Ridgeland before coming home yesterday to get Banks a FISH! What? We have two dogs, a two year old, and a baby on the way! I can't handle another mouth to feed!! Oh well, Banks loves it and named him Daffy. He is our new Beta fish.
Taylor trying to explain that a fish is not like our dogs....you CAN'T TOUCH THEM! Banks kept wanting to get Daffy out of his "tank" and hold him!!
Daffy was swimming like crazy! Banks thought it was hilarious!! Thanks Daddy for our new pet!

Banks' birthday party

We had a great time at Banks' birthday party. Taylor went and got swimming pools for the kids to play in! Taylor gets all the credit! He did an amazing job of getting it together. THANKS!!
Banks had been swimming...now it was time to ride Dieago!
singing Happy Birthday!! Look at that face! He loved his ice cream cake!
All the presents! It is amazing what all he got! Thanks everybody!!!
Taylor got the hose and hooked it up on the slide. It would spray the kids as the slid into the pool (which you can not see!)

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary

Saturday was Banks' second birthday! I can not believe it. Where does the time go? His grandparents went in together and got him this "Gator"!! He absolutely loves it. Thanks Neise, Poppy, Zee Zee and Pop!
Eventhough his party is not until next weekend, we wanted to go ahead and let him take the Gator for a test drive!!
Also, Saturday was our 5 year anniversary. After playing with Banks all morning, Taylor and I went to Olive Branch to Amy and John Nisbett's wedding. It was great seeing so many people from high school/college.
Yes...you can see my big baby bump in this picture! I am 23 weeks and if you haven't heard...we are having a GIRL!! Michaela is 17 weeks. She and Jared will find out in two weeks what they are having..eventhough I am sure that it is a boy!
The three mommas!! Yes, Nikki, Michaela , and I are all preggers. Nickki is having Baby Nash December 5th (yes the day after my due date!!) Thanks Michaela and Jared for letting us stay with yall!! We had a great time.