The Pacelli Family

The Pacelli Boys

2011-11-14T19:42:00.001-06:00

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Trains

2011-10-30T19:45:00.001-05:00

Daddy and James put together James' new train set!

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My Little Love

2011-10-16T21:51:00.001-05:00

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Pumpkin Patch with Nate and Avery

2011-10-12T15:00:00.000-05:00

First Tennis "Lesson"

2011-10-09T19:37:00.001-05:00

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Goal!!!

2011-09-25T14:20:00.001-05:00

Not sure how to count this goal, but we know one thing, it's a cute goal!!

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Super Heros

2011-08-28T10:05:00.001-05:00

We went to one of the final MBraves games last night and James got to meet Captain America and Ironman. He was not a fan, especially of Ironman.

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Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting

2011-08-26T06:23:00.001-05:00

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Lickin' The Bowl

2011-08-18T20:02:00.001-05:00

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A Rare Nice Night

2011-07-26T19:05:00.001-05:00

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Baseball Game

2011-07-05T21:46:00.001-05:00

We took in a little Triple A action tonight in Scranton, PA.

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I Get My OWn Seat Now

2011-07-02T15:14:00.001-05:00

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Celebrating Jay's Birthday

2011-06-24T06:33:00.001-05:00

Our friends got a box to celebrate Jay's birthday! We had a great time!

This is how the night ended for the little one! Out like a light!

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Snake Petting

2011-06-20T20:04:00.002-05:00

When we visited FL, we went to the Tallahassee Museum to see all the animals. During the interactive time, James was lucky enough to get to "pet" a snake. Thank goodness that Daddy is cool with doing things like that, because Mommy is NOT.

Pool Time

2011-06-16T21:33:00.001-05:00

We went to the pool yesterday with Uncle Jamie and Aunt Mere at the Yacht Club. They have the best pool because it sits right on the Rez. At one point it started thundering so we had to get out. Here's James waiting out the Thunder.

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Birthday Celebration

2011-06-16T21:30:00.001-05:00

We went to Sal and Mookie's to celebrate James' 2nd Birthday! The waiter brought a brownie with some candles. The two tables closest to us joined in as we sang Happy Birthday. Unfortunately, the birthday boy feel asleep before we got home and he got to open presents! All in all, it was a good day!

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Farmer's Market

2011-06-11T11:07:00.001-05:00

We stopped by the Farmer's Market this morning to get some Chilton County peaches! A staple for any summer!

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One Cool Dude!

2011-06-09T11:05:00.001-05:00

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Storytime

2011-06-06T21:43:00.001-05:00

We have been enjoying storytime at our local library. A couple of books are read, but there is mainly a lot of singing and dancing! Perfect!

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A Visit to Florida

2011-06-02T10:25:00.006-05:00

For Memorial Day weekend we decided to travel down to Tallahassee to see my Brother and SIL. My parents were able to come as well. We had a great weekend! Here are some highlights!

We played at the park!

We opened some early birthday gifts!

Pool Time

2011-05-22T19:39:00.001-05:00

We had a 'little' pool time this afternoon!

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Ambulance

2011-05-14T15:47:00.001-05:00

James loves an Ambulance so much. He spots them before we do on the road! Today at the opening of a new hospital we went to he got to get in one! He even knew what to do with the stethoscope!

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Does He Look Like a Big Kid To You??

2011-05-13T22:54:00.001-05:00

I snapped this pic this morning before we left for the zoo. When we got home and looked at it, I couldn't believe how much grown up he looked!

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Backyard

2011-05-10T21:23:00.001-05:00

Each night after dinner, we play in the backyard. It's nice and shady!

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Fountain

2011-05-08T22:07:00.001-05:00

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Nate's 2nd Birthday

2011-04-25T11:15:00.004-05:00

On Saturday we helped our friend Nate celebrate his 2nd Birthday!

He's All Boy

2011-04-21T20:01:00.001-05:00

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Snack Time

2011-04-10T13:15:00.001-05:00

This little boy brings so much joy to our lives!

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I See You

2011-04-09T20:32:00.001-05:00

James always loves to play a game that's a combo of hide and seek and peek-a-boo. He always says "I see you!" Tonight I caught this "I see you" in the bathtub!

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Spaghetti Night

2011-04-05T19:50:00.001-05:00

I finally gave in and stripped him down to a diaper for spaghetti night! I think he had sauce in his belly button!

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Our First BBQ Competition

2011-04-04T15:23:00.001-05:00

One of my college roommate, Aimee and her husband, Ken came to town (well, Pelahatchie) this weekend for a BBQ competition. They have a serious trailer and this is very serious business! We had a great time out at Camp Jellystone and already looking forward to next year.

We got to meet Yogi Bear.

Deciding which chickens are best to present.

I told you this was serious business.

It took us both for keeping him from jumping in the lake!

One Cool Dude

2011-03-29T19:58:00.001-05:00

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Disney Magic Show

2011-03-27T21:04:00.001-05:00

Sunday we went to the Coliseum for the Disney Magic Show. James really enjoyed the show and he was only scared just a little at the beginning! Here are my boys before the show started!

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Mimi and Papa

2011-03-26T15:17:00.000-05:00

Recently Mimi and Papa came to visit while Mommy and Daddy both had to work. They kept James while we were working and boy did they have a good time!

Enjoying Life

2011-03-26T14:29:00.001-05:00

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Happy 21 Months, James!

2011-03-15T21:49:00.001-05:00

James celebrated 21 months by eating 2 helpings of green beans, lots of pasta and 2 glasses of milk! To finish off, he tried out the plate! I wonder if it were any good??

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March Madness

2011-03-14T19:00:00.001-05:00

I think it may be time to move the goal up a notch!!

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Ready for Church

2011-03-13T12:27:00.001-05:00

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Cutest Dinner Date Ever

2011-03-12T21:04:00.001-06:00

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Location:Chick-fil-a

Park Time

2011-03-12T11:01:00.001-06:00

We stopped by the park on the way home from our Target run! It is so beautiful outside!!

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He is My Child

2011-03-09T20:01:00.004-06:00

James looks so much like Jay, sometimes I worry he's not my child :) However, the other day when we got home from school/work I went to the bathroom and James had gotten the cereal bars off the counter and had lined them up on the kitchen floor. I am sure he gets that organization from me! The best part was then he put them all back in the box! Good Job James!

Little Helper

2011-03-08T19:50:00.000-06:00

This past weekend my parents came down to help us repaint our guest bedroom (which turned out so awesome)! After keeping James out for a while, he finally managed to get in the room and "help" out!

Quick Trip to Columbus

2011-02-27T17:19:00.001-06:00

James and I took a quick trip to see Mimi and Papa this weekend. We got to eat Little Dooey and just relax!

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Maybe the Groundhog was Right!

2011-02-25T20:27:00.001-06:00

Spring is just around the corner!!

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Location:Millsaps

We Are Ready for Baseball

2011-02-23T19:45:00.001-06:00

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Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T11:46:00.007-05:00

James had a great time being the a spider this year for Halloween. Here are some highlights.

On Monday, we went to trick or treat in the residence halls at Millsaps. We saw some of my Cheerleaders. This is Stevie and Katherine.

This is Becca.

Saturday night we went trick or treating.

Cozy Coupe

2010-09-11T10:42:00.005-05:00

James got a Cozy Coupe from his Aunts, Uncles and Cousins on Jay's side for his birthday and we put it together Labor Day weekend. He loved helping and loved playing in it now.

Summer Vacation Pictures

2010-07-10T21:15:00.000-05:00

Wanted to share pictures from our vacation to New Jersey in late June and early July. We were able to attend a family wedding and spend lots of time with our family.

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Pictures from James' 1st Birthday

2010-06-15T21:19:00.001-05:00

I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.
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James is 11 months old!

2010-05-20T21:24:00.003-05:00

James is 11 months old! Man, how time flies. Everyone tells you to enjoy those first few months, because they go by in a flash. Man, were they right. I can't believe in a month we will be celebrating James' first anniversary on this earth.

I don't have additonal pictures, but I want talk about what James is up to so I won't forget.

James LOVES his Daddy. If I get him out of the bed in the morning, as soon as we are in arms reach of him, James is reaching for Daddy. Jay is such a good Daddy. He is so attentive to James and wants to play with him all the time.

James doesn't have any teeth yet, but somehing makes me want to believe that he is cutting them right now. He hasn't been himself lately and I can see the white in his gums. I full expect to go in to get him one morning and there will be teeth cut through! Stayed tuned for details.

James crawls everywhere! At first he crawled with his leg out to the side. We called it his "gimp leg" crawl. He now pretty much crawls everywhere. The cutest thing he does is when it is time for his bath, I go down the hall to his bathroom and I call his name and crawl so fast down the hall for bathtime! I love it!

James also pulls up on a lot of stuff: his high chair, the diaper box, his exercauser, his daddy's leg...he's all over the place. He hasn't really tried to take any steps or anything yet, butI know it's coming in his future.

James doesn't have a whole lot of words yet. He does say dada A LOT! Jay swears he says Ma Ma too, but I haven't heard it. Even yesterday we were in the grocery store and he pointed to a ballon and said "ba". I consider that progress.

The plans are well under way for James' first birthday. Matter of fact, I ordered the invitations today. I can't wait!

A Quick Trip to New Jersey

2010-05-13T21:19:00.006-05:00

This past weekend we made a trip to New Jersey for our Neice, Abigail and our Nephew, Christopher's First Communion. We were also able to celebrate Jay's dad's 70th birthday. It was a very busy that even included a trip to the ER for James. He had a really high fever and we couldn't seem to keep it down and we were well over 24 hours.

Here are some pictures from the weekend.

James and Jay with Uncle Jimmy. Uncle Jimmy is Jay's godfather and one of James' namesakes.

Jay and his Godson, Christopher. (We should have gotten a picture with Uncle Jimmy, Jay and Christopher).

James and Daddy at the church.

All the cousins...from oldest to youngest - Nicholas, J.J., Matthew, Josie, Alexa, Christopher, Abigail and James.

James playing with his sweet girl cousins, Josie, Alexa, and Abigail.

5QF

2010-04-30T15:57:00.003-05:00

1. If you could, would you go back to high school?
Heck NO! I would go back to college in a heartbeat though.

2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes".)
1 - Pay off all my debt.
2 - Larger home with no mortgage.

3. What kids show do you secretly like?
Sid the Science Kid

4. What is your beverage of choice?
Dr. Pepper

5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)?

My weight! Down 22 lbs. so far!

James' Last Night of Swim Class

2010-04-29T21:25:00.001-05:00

James' last night of swim class this semester was tonight. Here is a video of the biggest skill we worked on!

Thankful Thursday

2010-04-15T12:56:00.002-05:00

Several of my friends have been having Thankful Thursday on their blogs. With the crazy lives that we all lead, it's so important to stop and write down the things you are thankful for. So, without further ado, the things I am thankful for.

1. One More Week of Tennis Season
2. MUW Homecoming this Weekend. Boy do I need a girls weekend.
3. Loving Parents that will help me with anything I need.
4. The cutest 10 month old little boy in the world!
5. Swim lesson with that cute little boy. It's the highlight of my week.
6. A loving husband

5QF

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1. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Hmmm, this is a tough one. I am going to go with Kristin Davis, AKA Charlotte from Sex in the City. She pretty and she likes etiquette like I do.

2. Did you ever go to summer camp?
I went to church camp one summer, but they didn't have air conditioning, so I didn't go back. I did work at YMCA Camp Henry Pratt one summer only because I needed a job, bad!

3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?
Inconsiderate people, snakes

4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?
It used to be my sarcasm. I just polled him and apparently its when I ask him to do something and then 10 seconds later ask him to do something else. I mean, can he make list???

5. What is currently your favorite song?
I have several - Party in the USA (cheesy, I know), Rehab (fell in love with it on Glee)

Look Who Crashed

2010-04-08T22:28:00.002-05:00

Easter

2010-04-05T22:33:00.000-05:00

We had a great Easter Weekend. Friday was such a busy day. With Jay and I both off work, we tagged teamed to get everything done. We started off with Bunny/Duck Pictures with Lisa Patti. They should be really cute, we pick them up on Saturday. I then left the fellas to go meet with an international student on campus and then back out to Ridgeland for a quick haircut. Then we met Brian and Hollie Hull at Mynelle Gardens for James' 9 month photos.

Now, to the fun parts -

Saturday morning, Jay's best friend, Jamie was the Easter Bunny at the Yacht Club, just like he did Santa. We had a good time. Here are some pics.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

2010-03-23T22:48:00.000-05:00

We decided on Friday to head out to the St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Jackson on Saturday. Jay knew that his friend, Jamie was out of town, so we called Merideth to see if she wanted to go with us. She did! The good news for us? She had TWO places we could go with a bathroom!!! This is a huge deal in the parade world. We drive over to Madison in the morning to pick her up and head downtown before the traffic gets bad. We land a place to park and she leads us to party local. OH MY - what a surprise. The lady lived in an old warehouse that had been re done and he balcony overlooked the parade route. Are you kidding me??? This was the fat hook up! Again, pics taken with my phone.

Our friend Drake with James

All smiles ready for the parade!

James is 9 Months Old

2010-03-15T22:16:00.010-05:00

Dear James,

You are 9 months old! Man, how time has flown. You are 3/4 of a year old! What are you up to these days! You are crawling! How cool is that? Right now, you crawl with one leg out to the side, and you are a little timid, but soon you will be crawling all over the place, I just know it.

You had a great check up at the doctor. You have fallen to the 5% for weight, but the doctor didn't seem too concerned. We got the clearance to start you on whole milk. We plan to do that soon! You are a pretty good eater. You have a 3rd food and cereal in the morning, a fruit and a veggie for lunch and then you wrap up with a 3rd stage veggie with cereal for dinner.

You are taking swim lesson and you are making progress. Taking you to lessons on Thursday is the highlight of my week! You will sit on the side of the pool and when I count to 3, you fall forward into the pool. You go underwater like a pro. You slide like a big boy!

We love playing with you and watching you grow. We know the next thing is the walking and then life will NEVER be the same.

Here are some photos of what you have been to over the month. (DISCLAIMER: most of these are taking with my I Phone because my camera is in the shop.)

It snowed!

Nana and Pop-Pop came to visit and we went to Vicksburg!

You started eating puffs!

You went to the park and swung for the first time!

Since my camera was broken, this is the best I got as far as his first crawl.

8 Months Old

2010-02-16T21:43:00.005-06:00

Dear James,

You were 8 months yesterday! Wow! 8 Months!

Here's an update on you! You are still a small fellow, although eating like a champ. You have a bottle when you wake up in the morning, which is anywhere between 6:30 and 8. You drink between 4 and 6 oz. Then, between 9 and 9:30 you have cereal with a fruit mixed in. You will take another bottle between 11 and 11:30. The for lunch, around 12:30, you will have a stage 2 fruit and veggie. The pediatrician recommends a stage 3 at 8 months, but I am going to wait until you start crawling. You have another bottle between 3 and 3:30. Dinner time is usually between 6 and 6:30. Before bed, you have a "short" bottle, as we call it. You usually only drink about 2 ounces of this bottle.

You sit up really well. We can put you on your play mat and you can play there for 30 minutes or so by yourself. You got so many great toys from your all your aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins that you are never at a lack for things to play with. You are so ready to crawl. I would guess before my nine month post, I will be posting about you crawling! You can get on to your tummy, but from there you are not quite sure what to do. I know it's coming soon, so I better get to child proofing!

You sleep through the night pretty well. You have a slip up every now and again. You love your teachers at school.

Here we are on Valentine's morning reading your card from Daddy.

Jamesy, your Daddy and I fall more in love with you everyday. Each week brings something new and exciting for us. You LOVE your Daddy. Every night when he comes home you go crazy. You have this huge smile on your face and if you are in your exercauser, you jump up and down like a mad man!

WE can't wait to see what tomorrow brings for you! Love you Mr. James!

Love,
Mommy

5 Question Friday

2010-02-06T14:06:00.003-06:00

I recently saw this on a blog as I was just clicking around and thought I would jump in!

1. What are you most afraid of?
Failure.

2. Do you use a flat iron or curling iron?
Flat Iron all the way and Chi is the only way to go for this thick mop!

3. Hands-free or phone to the ear?
I do both. Speaking of, I need to find my Bluetooth.

4. Do you have a matching bedroom set?
Gosh no! My bed came from my best friend's mom and I love it. I still have the dresses that my grandmother bought me when I was like 12 and then we have Jay's dresser that he bought when he moved to Columbus. One bedside table my dad made and the other came from target. It's the biggest miss match of all probably!

5. Do you believe in the paranormal?
Paranormal - not so much. I do believe it ghost. To me paranormal is so much more than Ghost!

Five Things

2010-01-27T22:26:00.003-06:00

Five Things Survey

My sweet friend Sally tagged me in this survey.

Instructions:
1) Answer 5 questions with 5 answers.
2) Tag 5 other bloggers.

Questions:
1) Where were you 10 years ago?

1- I was in my final semester at MUW, finishing up my course work and enjoying life!
2- I was beginning to think/worry about what I was going to do when I graduated
3- I I was the President of 3 clubs and I am pretty sure I was getting ready to hand those off!
4- I went to a lot of softball games to root on my friends.
5- I was so ready to be done with school, but not necessarily the co-curricular parts!

2) What is on your TO DO list for today?
(Today's is almost over, but here is a glimpse into tomorrow)
1- Learn about financial aid
2- Read TONS of admissions files
3- Have a weigh in with Weight Watchers
4- Take sweet baby James to swim lessons
5- Watch Project Runway

3) What 5 snacks do you enjoy?

1- Clementines
2- Fiber One PB bars
3- Kettle Korn
4- String Cheese
5 - Tiny Health Bars

4) Where are 5 places you have lived?

1- Columbus, MS
2- MUW
3- Cape Girardeau, MO
4- Flowood, MS
5- Brandon, MS

5) Name 5 you would do if you were a billionaire:

1- Buy a bigger house and new cars
2- Create college funds for my child(ren) and my brother's potential children
3- Give to MUW
4- Set up a scholarship foundation
5- Distribute among various charities that do things I believe in!

Now I am tagging:

1- Mandi
2- Kerri H.
3- Lorraine
4- Leah
5- Audrey

Granny Turns 80!

2010-01-12T22:01:00.009-06:00

On December 29, my Granny turned 80. She is in pretty good health and still gets around pretty well. She has just started using a cane within the past year. I hope that my health is good and I get around that well when I am 80!

We threw a family party only on Saturday, January 2, so we could get the extended family together.

Sweet cousins playing. Brooklyn and Mary Katherine play with James.

My mom's generation and their spouses at the party.

My generation at the party.

James with his generation.

This is my super sweet cousin, Karen. I always was fascinated with her growing up and I am so excited she got to meet James.

Something else very special happened that day. My cousin, Jennifer left our family the day after she graduated high school, because she was no longer happy with her family. We have eventually all gotten back in touch with her. We really wanted her to come to this party, because we all loved her and missed her. My cousin Ryan went and picked her up and drove her to Columbus and back. During the time she reconciled with her Dad and has agreed to keep in touch and come back to family event. We are thrilled to welcome her back to the family. She got to meet her sister-in-law and nieces for the first time! My grandmother cried and cried and said she really missed her. I think it was the best present we could have gotten for her. Here are a couple of pictures of her with her family.

Holiday Recap

2010-01-09T13:30:00.008-06:00

Our holiday was a whirlwind of family and friends! Here's a recap in pictures.

James finally got to meet Aunt Emily. She took us to the airport, so we could fly out to New Jersey!

James took his very first flight from Jackson, MS to Charlotte, NC.

Uncle Joey picked us up from the airport. He had this adorable sign that Alexa and Abby made that said "JAMES"!!

James and all his boy cousins! They boys way out number the girls now.

James got to go our favorite Pizza joint: Palumbo's!!!

We wished JJ a Happy 13th Birthday on Christmas Eve. He's birthday was actually a week or so earlier, but it was fun to get to celebrate with him!

The Pacelli Family on Christmas Day!!!

James with Nana and Pop Pop.

All the Cousins!

L to R Christopher, JJ, Josie, Nicholas (with James), Alexa, Matthew, Abby

Then, we packed up and flew back south and went to my parent's house for the New Year's weekend.

James got to open presents there,

which went straight into his mouth!

The next morning we checked out his stocking! Some sippy cups! YEAH!!!!

Wow, makes me tired to just think about all we did! Next post will be Granny's 80th birthday party and then New Year's Resolutions!

The Countdown has begun....

2009-12-20T22:55:00.003-06:00

We are on the countdown for our flight to New Jersey to see our FAMILY! We cannot wait for all our nieces and nephews to meet James and I know they are excited too. Jay and I were just discussing that it has been a year since we have seen them. Because of the pregnancy and birth of James we were not able to visit at our normal time this past year. Judging from the Christmas cards that have arrived we are in for some "BIG" surprises!!!

This weekend has flown by. We have some down and also visited with friends over the weekend. Rob, an old friend from my W days came over to our side of town and had lunch with us at Corner Bakery. He's finally comfortable holding James! Here's a great pic of the two of them!

Another visit with Santa

2009-12-16T22:07:00.003-06:00

This past weekend Jay's best friend, Jamie was Santa's helper at the yacht club and he and Meredith invited us to be their guest for the event.

With Santa Jamie...

This was James' first visit to a bar and Uncle Jamie insisted on taking him behind the bar. Somehow I knew this would happen.

This last one is for Mimi - SANTA SLIPPERS!!!!

Thanksgiving

2009-12-08T21:15:00.004-06:00

Things have just been rolling along here. We are gearing up for our big trip to New Jersey in less than 2 weeks. We can't wait for James to meet all his cousins. We spent Thanksgiving with Katy's parents in Columbus. Her brother and sister in law came up from Tallahassee. It was a great weekend of food, football and fun!

Here is James with Uncle Andy!

Getting ready to go for a walk with Aunt Carly.

James got to hang out with his great grandmother.

James also got to meet his second cousins, Mary Katherine and Brooklyn. They are my cousin Westley's children. Sorry for the blurry picture!

5 Months Old

2009-11-20T20:59:00.005-06:00

James was 5 months old on Sunday and I just got the pictures taken last night.

James you are a great baby! Daddy and I are so in love with you! It seems like each day one of us says to the other - how much do you love this little guy?

You have been eating cereal for about a month now. You are up to three tablespoons. You are so eager to eat, most of the time you have your mouth open in anticipation of the next bite before I can get the cereal on the spoon. Just this week we have started adding vegetables to the regiment. Of course, we started with carrots and you love them. I started with just a little bit, to get you used to them and also to make sure you weren't allergic, but tonight you were begging for more!

However, you are not as good about drinking your bottle. For some reason, we can't you to always drink the 6 oz. that you should. I am hoping that it is just phase!

We weighed you unofficially on our scale and you were about 13.5 lbs. I am hoping by your 6 month appointment in December that you will be 15 lbs, because you will have doubled your birth weight.

When it comes to sleep, we are working on getting you to fall asleep on your own. It's so hard not to hold and love you as you fall asleep each night, but we know this is the best thing for you.

James - you are the light and love of our life! There is nothing we wouldn't do for you! Next month you are going to get to meet your cousins and I can't wait!

I am Thankful for...

2009-11-20T20:18:00.006-06:00

for a weekend with no real commitments, but a few things! I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week and I haven't blogged but about one thing this whole month!!!

I want to catch you up and share some picture with the grandmothers, aunts and cousins out there.

On Halloween we went to the Red Beans and Rice "cook off" held at Trustmark Park. It benefited Stewpot and we met up with some of friends. We dressed James up in his Halloween costume, to get some more wear out of it.

We even got "Uncle Jamie" to hold James.

The next week was Mistletoe Marketplace, which is the kickoff to the holiday season hosted by the Junior League of Jackson. James got to meet Santa for the first time!

I am Thankful for...

2009-11-03T00:51:00.004-06:00

a wonderful work family. I really enjoy getting up and going to work everyday. They are like a second family to me. We laugh together, we cry together, we argue just like family. Here are some pictures from our Halloween get together this past Friday. I really enjoyed the fellowship and having most everyone there, which is a big deal in our office.

A Month of Thankfulness

2009-11-01T20:07:00.003-06:00

In an effort to not skip right over the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving and also to stop and really think about all the things I am thankful for, I am going to be featuring something everyday I am thankful for.

Some days it might just be a picture and these things are certainly in no particular order, as I would not want anyone or anything to think it's higher on my list than anything or anyone else.

So, bear with me as I feature something or someone everyday!

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-10-31T18:00:00.003-05:00

Homecoming at Millsaps

2009-10-31T17:26:00.003-05:00

Last Weekend it was Homecoming at Millsaps. Early in the morning, Jay and I both had events to run, so our day started pretty early. However, here are the good parts of the day.

James got to meet Mr. Major. I advise Mr. Major and I must say I was VERY impressed by his baby holding skills. He was not afraid at all. James was okay with Mr. Major holding him, which was great!

James also got to meet Mallory. Mallory is another Millsaps baby. Her mom, Betsy works down the hall from me, for the Dean and her dad, Kendrick works in the HAC. She was born in March, so I got tons of advice from Betsy on gear and having babies. Always nice to know someone who blazes the trail before you.

Before the game, we had a pep rally in the bowl, which turned out fantastic. SBA President, Cree was our MC and the cheerleaders and dance team both preformed. Hopefully it fired everyone up for the big game!

Road Trip with Mommy

2009-10-13T09:47:00.002-05:00

Two weeks ago, James and I took a roadtrip to Columbus to cover a college fair for Millsaps! We drove up late, after James was asleep for the night, which was perfect. He slept great at Mimi and Papa's. Papa kept James while I went to the college fair. For lunch we all met up at Proffitt's Porch, which is my absolute favorite place to eat. James enjoyed being outside and the pretty day!

James is 3 Months Old

2009-09-16T21:48:00.004-05:00

James was three months old on Tuesday. Man, how time flies. He just started laughing last week and he is beginning to make lots of different noises. He is a super good baby. We have moved him to his crib and that was smooth. We also just started adding some rice cereal to his bottle at night to help him sleep through the night. He's not consistently sleeping through the night, but he will surprise us ever now and then. We are trying to establish a bed time routine. His reports from school everyday are that "he had a good day" - which makes me feel good. He has made "friends" with the other babies in his class and he loves his teachers - Miss Sharice and Miss Perry. His smile is amazing and no matter what kind of day you had, when you get there to pick him up and he smiles at you, it all melts away.

A couple of pictures for your viewing pleasure.

James' First Laugh

2009-09-08T20:45:00.003-05:00

When bathing James tonight we got to witness his very first laugh. Man, it was so cute. I almost started crying. The first and second laugh were better than this one Jay caught on video, but none the less. It's his first laugh. Man, what a way to end a day!

James' First Trip Across the Border

2009-08-05T21:04:00.006-05:00

This past Monday and Tuesday, James and I accompanied Jay on a recruiting trip to New Orleans.

We started a tradition for James - taking a picture at each new state he visits! Louisiana is his first.

Once we got to our hotel, we took a quick walk around our hotel and ran across St. James Hotel, so we took another picture with that!

Happy Anniversay to Us!

2009-07-31T10:16:00.005-05:00

Today Jay and I celebrate 5 years of marriage! Holy cow! Man, how things have changed in 5 years! I want to share some of my favorite pictures from the weekend!

We got married in Columbus, MS my hometown. All of Jay's family flew in for the wedding and all my family and bestest friends were there. It was the PERFECT weekend!

On Friday, we rehersed and then had dinner at our favorite resturant - J. Broussards. We are lucky enough to be able to go back there tonight to celebrate! The church we got married in, St. Paul's Episcopal, was on the national register of historic places and was BEAUTIFUL! We were also blessed that a dear friend of mine, Rev. Dr. Bob Seney was a Episcopalian minister and was able to perform our ceremony.

Dad Walking me down the aisle:

Some of our wedding party:

With my friends Bethany and Kerri:

The next morning when we woke up it was dreary outside, and then it began to rain. I was so distraught. First of all, I have curly hair and it DOES NOT fair well in the rain. I went to the hotel in the limo to pick up some of my bridesmaids and was crying in the lobby about it raining on my wedding day. I will never forget, my big burly brother-in-law, John grabbing me and telling me that it is okay for rain on your wedding day, because it means good luck! I guess that was all I needed to hear. That was the last care I remember having that day. Between my mom and all my sweet bridesmaids, all the minor details that could have driven me crazy didn't even make it to me!

This is my sweet niece Alexa, who worked very hard to make sure the aisle was covered in rose petals! I didn't see it live, but it was soooooo cute on the video.

Just Married!

Being a graduate of the W, we have a tradition that we sing this song Friends at each W girls wedding. As a true lover of all things tradition, this was soooo special to me, espcially since my friends initatied it. Usually I am the one to do it! I don't think there was a dry eye in the place!

Alright, that wraps up my wedding recap. I have to go get some things done while James is asleep! Oh my how the time flies!

Happy Anniversay Jay!

This is a Test

2009-07-29T21:58:00.004-05:00

I am testing to see if I can upload a video and if Nanna can see it!

James is Six Weeks Old

2009-07-27T22:23:00.005-05:00

Man, how time flies. James is six weeks old today! He is turning into such a cute little boy and more of his personality comes out everyday. I love to watch Jay interact with James. I thought Jay might be a little timid around him, but it is fun to watch his love and admiration grow everyday for James. He's been so great to let me go and do some things and he keeps James all by himself. Here are some pictures I want to share!

So, James on your six week birthday, you got your first bath in the big boy bathtub. Now, I could have given him one in this a long time ago, but was too lazy to dig the tub out I guess.

Here is a pic of James at 6 weeks and then at 1 week!

Another Give Away

2009-07-24T09:25:00.002-05:00

A friend from college is doing a give away on her blog of stationary. I am such a sucker for stationary. Her stuff is so cute. Check her out here.

4 Weeks Old

2009-07-14T22:48:00.004-05:00

Yesterday James was four weeks old! Wow, how time flies! I can't believe we have a son. We are so blessed to have a great little boy, who does sleep (sometimes) and is a pretty happy baby, minus the occassional gas. Here is what we have been up to lateley.

This weekend we got to meet Uncle Andy and Aunt Carly. We both traveled to Columbus to meet up. I am so SORRY Aunt Carly - I didn't get a single picture of you with James! I know Mom and Dad did, so I will get some off their camera this weekend.

Just James in his old man onesie. Give that boy a pocket protector!

Believe it or not, it was somewhat cool today and James had his first trip to shopping. We went to Babies R Us, Kohl's and Target! He slept the whole time! I think he's going to be a GREAT shopper! Tonight, because of all the rain, it was cool, realetively speaking of course, so we decided to go on a family walk. Excuse the blurriness of this pic. I thought I could walk and take it at the same time!

Last but not least, I could leave without sharing this pic. I was busy doing some things around the house and this is how I found my favorite boys! Aren't they adorable!

Tummy Time

2009-07-08T22:53:00.003-05:00

The other day I was thinking! James loves to lay on his tummy on me, so I thought why not try it and let him do it on the floor. I needed to pump, so I brought him into the nursey and did some tummy time while I pumped! I would consider it a huge success!

James's First Fourth

2009-07-07T16:56:00.004-05:00

Spur of the moment, Jay and I decided to head to my parent's house for the Fourth of July weekend. They are just over two hours away, so I felt like this would be a good first trip for James. He was fantastic! He slept the whole way there and the whole way back.

Traveling with a baby is defenitley different than traveling with just the two of us. We had never folded the pack and play up and that was a project in patience.

Normally, we spend the 4th of July with Jay's family. First, we would go to Vermont and now the family goes to Penslyvania. It's a tradition on the 4th for all of us to get dressed in our Old Navy flag shirts and take a large family picture. I hate we missed the larger picture, but we took our own picture, however, I was so focused on finding James a flag onsie that I forgot to get one for Jay and I! Ooops! None the less, here is our 4th of July family picture. Maybe we can photoshop us into the bigger group picture! :)

This weekend was also exciting for James because he got to meet his Granny (great grandmother). This was also very special for me, because I am very close to my Granny. We were able to get a 4 generation picture as well.

Give Away

2009-07-05T21:54:00.002-05:00

I have decided to add links to blogs that I read regularly. When I am at work, I read blogs during my lunch break. I really enjoy getting lost in blog world and seeing what other people are doing. I get ideas, I enter contest, I keep up with friends and family. Another great thing is finding old friends blogs! I have managed to reconnect with many high school friends through their blogs!

One of those high school friends is Melanie Smith. She is doing a give away on her blog! You can check out her blog and enter for yourself. She is listed in my blogs I read daily to the right!

Stay tuned for pictures from James first road trip to Mimi and Grandpa's and his 4th of July!!!

Weekend Pics

2009-06-28T12:46:00.003-05:00

It's been pretty lazy around here this weekend. My parents came to visit this weekend. They can't get enough of James :) Right now, Jay is holding James and singing to him, which is so precious. He sings anything that comes to mind - Bon Jovi, Farmer and the Dell, 99 Bottles of Milk on the Wall, Meet the Mets!

I promise to update my header soon! No more sonogram pics for us! He's here now! How am I ever going to choose a picture to use?

Now, for some pictures from the weekend!

Two Week Appointment

2009-06-26T21:02:00.004-05:00

James had his two week check up today with our peditrician, Dr. Flowers. I know he's not actually two weeks until Monday, but Dr. Flowers was going on a mission trip and I didn't want to see someone else on our first visit! Our appointment was at 8:30, which meant that we had to get up and get going, which is not our usual MO. After sleeping for 5 hours straight last night, I got James fed and then he rested while I got ready. (Did I mention that Jay was at a tennis lesson, so I had to do all this by myself!)

Our check up was great! James had not quite gained back to his birth weight, but Dr. Craig (which is what he told us to call him) didn't seem too concerned. He told us to just swing by next week and do a weight check, even though he won't be there. Dr. Craig was so cool. He let us look at James ear drums and listen to his heart (no murmurs, yeah!)

I didn't get a single pic at the doctor (what kind of mom am I???), but his Dad is so proud, he took this picture because he thought he was so adorable!

Felt Like We Need Some New Pics

2009-06-25T14:02:00.002-05:00

James would like to say HELLO to all his aunts and uncles and cousins out there!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2009-06-24T09:49:00.002-05:00

On Tuesday we celebrated Jay's birthday. It was a low key affair as you can imagine, but James helped me sing Happy Birthday to Jay.

1 Week Old

2009-06-23T22:13:00.003-05:00

James was one week old on Monday! Holy cow - how time flies. Here are a couple of pics to document his growth.

Father's Day

2009-06-23T21:55:00.002-05:00

We were so blessed to celebrate Jay's first Father's Day on Sunday. Here is a pic of the father/son.

I am also very thankful and appreciative of the other Father's in my life. My dad, who did so much to help us get ready for little James' arrival. Also, my father-in-law, better known as Pop-Pop.

Five Days Old!

2009-06-20T15:45:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to share a few pics! Can't believe James is 5 days old.

More Pics

2009-06-18T18:10:00.002-05:00

We had a great night last night. James got up twice and pretty much slept. We hope that we have some more nights like this. We are falling more and more in love every day. My parent's are smitten and Jay's Mom and Dad are planning a trip down very soon.

Here are some pictures from today. James had his first spit bath early this morning. Just about the time we got him clean and were ready to put on his diaper, out it comes of both ends. So, we had to start again! No worries! We have plenty of time these days.

James - Day 2

2009-06-17T09:46:00.002-05:00

Day 2 came and went pretty fast. We didn't take many pictures because there wasn't a ton of action; just lots of sleeping. But here are a few!

James Anthony Pacelli

2009-06-16T14:02:00.003-05:00

James Anthony Pacelli arrived at 6:01 p.m. last night weighing in at 7 lbs. and 5 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Here are a first few pics. More to come!

39 Weeks

2009-06-08T20:06:00.006-05:00

Holy Cow - There's a baby in there!!!

How far along? 39 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: Finally crossed the 20 lbs. mark!
Maternity clothes? Yep! Mainly dresses and the fantastic pair of yoga shorts from Old Navy!
Stretch marks? Got a few bigger ones right on the front!
Sleep: Has gotten better; need more! I am up about 3 times a night for potty breaks!
Best moments this week: Getting a huge basket of goodies from one of my students! She is my new favorite! (j/k)
Movement: Almost all the time! He is killing me right now!
Food cravings: Orange Slush (which is not good, but it gets me through the hot summer days)
Gender: BOY!
What I miss: breathing easy
What I am looking forward to: having my little boy soon :) (i hope)
Weekly Wisdom: Quit bending over it! Let someone else do it!
Milestones: I'm officially HUGE!!!

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON BABY LOVE P'S ARRIVAL!

Catch Up Post

2009-05-25T09:22:00.008-05:00

Its been a week or so since I've posted, and I will get around to a 37 week update as soon as I can convince Jay to take a picture of my belly, because what's a post with a belly pic, right? Also, coming soon, final pics of the nursey (or at least until he gets here and we can get his name above his crib).

So, what else have I been up to lately.

Well, let's see it was graduation at Millsaps. I was lucky enough to be invited to the senior leadership party at Dean Katz's house this year. Here I am with Philip, one of my Presidential Ambassadors and a good friend. Also, Holly, who is a classics professor. After an eleven hour ride home from Houston together we are pretty darn good friends.

Here are my senior cheerleaders. I am going to miss these girls and their leadership. From left, Christie, Chantae, Liz and Sarah.

That next day was Mother's Day. Jay and I celebrated low key since I am a Mother-to-be. We had dinner at one of our favorite Italian Resturants (Rossini's). When we got home, Jay had a few gifts for me, well, they actually wound up being for the baby.

This past Monday, Jay and I finished up our Childbirth classes at River Oaks. we have finally decided to deliver at the Suites. It's only one floor away from my doctor, so I feel very comfortable there. Here are some pics from the final night, when they have the daddies have a race to see which team can change a baby the fastest! I snapped some shots of Jay changing clothes. I know my husband is going to be great when the real thing gets here, but after seeing this, I am super nervous. Enjoy!

36 Week Update and Maternity Photos

2009-05-17T08:17:00.003-05:00

How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I am not sure; but I bet I have crossed the 20 pound mark
Maternity clothes? It's pretty much the same six dresses
Stretch marks? I think I finally spotted a few.
Sleep: Has been pretty good the last 3 nights or so (knock on wood)
Best moment this week: Shara took some maternity photos for me (see below)
Movement: BLP usually gets jiggy with it at night when I sit and are still
Food cravings: Crunchy Cheetos
Gender: It better be a boy!
What I miss: sandwhiches
What I am looking forward to: my dr. appt on wednesday (first internal)
Weekly Wisdom: it will be okay if it all doesn't get done
Milestones: Washing my first load of baby clothes, man, they are small!

35 Week Update

2009-05-11T21:15:00.002-05:00

When did you find out you were pregnant?
October 17, 2008

Was it planned?
No, not at all. However,

What was your first reaction?
OMG, I AM pregnant. I can't drink at my friend's wedding this weekend and then holy cow!!

Who was with you when you found out?
No one initially, then I came out of the bathroom and told Jay!

Who was the first person you told?
Jay of course!

How did your parents react?
They were both surprised and excited!

What was your first symptom?
Well, missing my period. My boobs were sore, but I had written it off as PMS.

How much weight have you gained?
Not even 20 yet!

Do you have stretch marks?
None!

Natural or medicated birth?
After finding out more about the epidural tonight in birthing class, I think I am going to go natural.

Who will be in the delivery room with you?
Jay sure and maybe my mom and dad.

Will you breastfeed?
Absolutely.

Do you think you'll need a c-section?
I hope not. So far, so good on the reasons to have a c-section.

Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?
Maybe, but I think it will be a combination of emotions.

What's the first thing you might say to him/her?
"You're finally here"

Would you let someone videotape the birth?
Yes, from the head, but its not allowed at my hospital.

Are you excited about the birth, or scared?
Excited and nervous about all the unknowns.

How much does your baby weigh right now?
At 32 weeks he weighed 4 lbs. 3 oz., but I am sure he's more now!

What do you think she will look like?
No idea really! The only thing I think is that he will have a a head full of black hair!

What do you want to do that you couldn’t do throughout pregnancy?
Drink a beer - can't do that though, because I'll be breasfeeding!

What will you miss about pregnancy?
Feeling him move and having him all to myself!

What will you not miss about pregnancy?
uncomfortable sleeping

What is different about this pregnancy than your last?
No previous pregnancy!

What is the same as your last pregnancy?

Any cravings?
Nothing strange, it's just been random things. Little chocolate donuts, cookies and cream ice cream, hot fudge sundae's from McDonald's, pasta, cocoa pebbles.

Who do you think is next to get pregnant out of the people you know?
No idea! I know so many pregnant people!

How many kids do you want?
2 would be ideal, don't want 1 to be spoiled. however, we are blessed to be having one!

When will you try to have another baby?
Probably wait a little while, but I don't want to be "advanced maternal age"

What are you most excited about?
Watching Jay meet his son for the first time.

Where will this baby be born?
Flowood,MS at The Suites.

What do you think your baby will weigh and measure at birth?
I think right around 8 lbs. Length, not sure sure!
Just want him to be healthy!

34 Week Update

2009-05-05T07:56:00.004-05:00

How far along? 34 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: still holding steady under 20!
Maternity clothes? I am trying a dresses and skirt approach right. Pants are just not that comfy, unless of course they are the yoga kind!
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: getting worse; but i am hanging tough
Best moment this week: practicing breathing techniques and talking about labor in birthing class
Movement: it is starting to slow somewhat, which of course makes me nervous, but that is supposed to be because he is running our of room
Food cravings: this week it is cookies and cream ice cream! yum!
Gender: Can't wait for my little man to be here!
What I miss: in honor of today - a magarita!
What I am looking forward to: making some final decisions: which hospital to deliver in, do we need another piece of furniture
Weekly Wisdom: it's okay to let others help you,even if you do it yourself
Milestones: Belly is getting bigger!

I wanted to share a picture of Jay from birthing class. They filled this backpack with the weight that a woman will carry when she is full term. I *think* it weighed 28 pounds!