Henry Update

Henry Clay Doggette turned 15 months this past Thursday and had his 15 month check up on Monday. I am happy to report he is growing and developing just fine. Some days I can't believe he is already 15 months old and other days I am amazed he is not older, ha! He is growing like a weed... he is now 33 inches tall and weighs 28.5 pounds.. and his head is 49 cm around. So yes needless to say he is a big boy! But he is still following his curve and is on track. He is just a bigger kid for his age :) He is in 24 month & 2T shirts and 18 month & 24 month bottoms as well as wears a 5.5 wide to 6 wide in shoes. The doctor was a little concerned with his lack of walking... he cruises well and he will walk if you hold his hands but he is not taking off on his own. I got him to walk a little for the peditrician and she was concerned that his left foot stays turned out which makes it harder for him to walk because his feet get too far apart from one another and he doesn't have the strenght or ability to align his feet back up which is why he can only take a few steps at a time on his own. She is recommending some physical therapy for him more so that I can learn a few exercises to work with him daily to strengthen his leg muscles. And she also recommends that he be in shoes as much as possible especially hard sole shoes. The doctor will be even more concerned and take a more active approach on the subject once he turns 18 months and we see that he is not improving. But she also said that his size might be a herendence because he is so big and tall and stalky that he has much more weight to manuever as opposed to another kid his size. I'm thinking positive and trying not to stress on this subject. He is healthy and happy and although he cannot truly walk yet, he is a climber and gets into everything just fine. He had to get three shots and was traumatized by that for a few minutes. He goes back in August for his 18 month check up. I am so thankful and blessed to have a thriving little boy :)

Easter 2011

From our family to yours, I hope everyone had a blessed day!! We had a great day of fellowship and yummy food!!!

Sunday Review

Today I am reviewing my new favorite gadget and must have: the Amazon Kindle!!!

My dear sweet husband bought me this for Christmas and I am still in love with it 4 months later. I am a HUGE reader and easily can read a new book every week so this was the ideal present for me! And it does NOT disappoint! There are so many options out there but I still prefer this one. I love how I feel like I am reading from a book with the black and white printing similar to the real deal and its super thin! Another huge plus for the Kindle is you can truly read it in any light.. I've sat outside and read it in the sun shine with no problems or glare! Plus I have the Kindle light cover which has a built in reading lamp so I can even read it in bed well after the hubby has gone to bed without needing any light on. Its perfect! I haven't read from any other source since owning this! And I love how you can download the books right then and there so as soon as I am done with one, I can instantly download another and start reading. The Kindle even allows you to create a wish list of books so you can refer back to that list instead of searching the store again. I love how many titles are available and the prices vary depending on popularity and release of the book. And if you are into games especially word games, those are available on the Kindle as well. It is by far my go to gadget!!!

Flashback Friday

Peighton on Easter 2008

I loved this little dress from Gymboree. She was such a cutie pie!!

Flashback Friday

Peighton (14 months) passed out in her stroller after a long morning at our first trip EVER to Disneyland in CA!! We went for a long weekend in April 2008 and were hooked!! :)

Sunday Review

I am starting a new Sunday series where I review some of my favorite, all time go to or current loves in products. Today I will begin with a new favorite of mine... the ultimate in strollers... the double BOB revolution. Now I have always found them intriguing.. I mean the brand alone creates a stir in me.. the Best of the Best.. and their name matches their products. Although I'll admit I do not own one myself but I have a friend who owns and uses daily her single BOB jogger as well a friend who owns the double. And for our Disney trip a few weeks ago, we borrowed my friend's double BOB jogger and it did not disappoint!! It was light and its maneuverability & handling was excellent. I was afraid it would be to wide to get around in the stores but it was a perfect fit and had no issues in that department! Both kiddos were able to take a nap even 4 YO Peighton. It has great storage capabilities and dual canopies were a hit! Overall I am super impressed and once you get over the sticker shock of the over $500 price tag, it's a great stroller that I feel is well worth the price. If we ever have another kiddo, this will be going on my must have list!!!!

In Loving Memory

Orville Eugene Marxen LADSON - Entered into eternal rest on the Friday , March 11, 2011, Orville Eugene Marxen, husband of Patricia "Patty" Ruth Klapper Marxen. Residence Ladson, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at 11 o'clock a.m. at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Orville was born June 12, 1930, in Middletown, OH, the son of the late Rudolph E. Marxen and Mildred Wolfe Marxen. He retired as a millwright at a AK steel mill in Middletown, OH, a member of Dorchester Presbyterian Church and was a member of Old Fort Masonic Lodge # 420 A.F.M. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patty Ruth Marxen, daughters: Kimberly Ellis and her husband Jeffery of Summerville, SC, and Elizabeth Wolfe and Timothy Ohlbrecht of Pembrook Pines, FL, and a son Timothy Marxen of Savannah, GA, grandchildren, Travis S. Ellis (Danielle), Meredith A. Doggette ( Brandon ), Brittany A. and Tyler J. Wolfe, great-grandchildren Peighton and Henry Doggette. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to The American Cancer Society , 5900 Core Ave., # 504, North Charleston, SC 29406-6070, 843-744-1922. Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.

My papaw was a great man who lived a long, fulfilling life. He is missed and loved everyday.

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -- myth is more potent than history -- dreams are more powerful than facts -- hope always triumphs over experience -- laughter is the cure for grief -- love is stronger than death. - Robert Fulghum