Bishop Family Vacation at Holden Beach

Every year the Bishop's rent a house in Holden Beach for a week and we all get together to relax and discuss who has the best sun tan! :) This year, with the arrival of Hadley in April and me just getting back to work from being out on maternity leave, Matt and I weren't able to stay for the whole week but were able to go down there for a few days to get a "Bishop family fix". 

All packed and ready to go!

Heading down to Holden Beach for the weekend!   

Perfecting her suntan! ;) 

There is nothing sweeter...

Hadley hanging with Daddy 

Caroline chowing down on her crab legs!  

You have to work for it, but it is well worth it!

Taking a break from the sun... 

Caroline holding "Hadwee" :) 

Back To The Working World...

Well, it has been two weeks since I went back to work and although my first day back was full of tears and many phone calls to my sister, it has gotten much easier every day and feels good to be back in the swing of things!  I must admit, if it wasn't for Amy keeping her during the day for us, I would be a nervous wreck and we would be broke given the cost of day care for a newborn. As for our sweet Hadley, she has adjusted great to her new daily schedule and continues to grow and grow.  She giggles and talks to us all of the time and most importantly started sleeping through the night on a regular basis at ten weeks!!! 

First time going to Aunt Amy's for the day while Mommy and Daddy go to work

 

Watching the Fresh Beat Band with Hananh before Mom comes to pick me up from Aunt Amy's

Our Big Girl 

Trying out the  Bumbo Chair for the first time! :)

What time is it...POOL TIME!

Today we went to the Seven Oaks pool and tested our luck with trying to beat this 100 plus degree day.  Hadley loves a bath, so we were certain that she would love the pool and of course she did!  Matt, being the proud Dad that he is, is already talking about swimming lessons and teaching her to dive off the diving board, but for me...I'll just settle for her growing into her pool float and sun hats! :)

Ready for the pool!  

Testing out the water with my Mom!

Cutest little fish in the baby pool :)



July 4th, Emerald Isle Style!

Before having to go back to work next week, we all headed to Emerald Isle for a few days to soak up some sun and relax.  It was so nice to get away and prepare ourselves for the hustle and bustle of life with a new baby and me going back to work full time on Monday! :( Here are a few pictures of why I am envious of those who truly live the "Salt Life"...with the exception of the shark and large bear we encountered while being there! ;)
P.S.  I forgot to mention that Hadley rolled over from her belly to her back twice while we were down there.  She is growing up too fast but is oh so advanced! :)

The HUGE bear that crossed the road in front of us in Jones County

Hannah with "the biggest sand fiddler ever" :)

 

Hadley and Aunt Amy

Big Man and G-Ma with their grandkids!

 

Our sweet little watermelon! :)

SHARK!!! (Caught just down the beach from us)

The "bestest" Uncle around...as per Hannah! 

2 Months of Awesomeness...Check!

Today is Hadley's 2 month birthday and to celebrate we went to the doctors office to get three shots!  Kidding, but she did have her two month check up today and totally rock it out! :) Not only is she in the 75% in height and weight, but the doctor said we was really advanced to be only two months old and she was really impressed with how well she is growing! :) Keep it up Baby Girl! :)

Two Month Milestones: Started on formula and taking 5oz at each feeding, lots of smiles, cooing, giggles, making eye contact, more aware of new sounds, better sleeping habits (some all nighters and sleeping between 6-7 hours at a time each night), and all around ...a more content baby! :)

2 Month Stats:

Weight: 11.12oz - 75%

Height: 22.75cm - 75%

Head Circumference:  38.5cm - 50%

Happy Baby! 

She looks so little in her chair...

Sweet Pea!  

Heading to the Doctor's Office 

All 11lbs, 12oz and 22.75cm of sweetness!

Our First Trip Away from Sweet Pea!

Matt and I took a solo trip to Jacksonville Beach, Florida last week for a wedding...which was absolutely beautiful!  However, as nice as it was to have time for just he and I, it totally sucked having to leave Hadley! She was loving it, being that she stayed with G-Ma and Big Man and we really enjoyed spending time with Dennis (the groom) and his bride, Alix!

Alix and Dennis at the "Meet and Greet" for out of town guest at the Tiki Bar!

Shug and I at the cocktail party before the wedding

The Robinson's! :)

Matt's First Father's Day...

What a great weekend!  We started the weekend off by joining Seven Oaks Pool...it was only natural given that our child is super cute in a bathing suit and already loves the beach and being outside, plus it gives Matt and I a place to hang out with old friends and meet new folks that live in the area.  On Sunday, we went out to breakfast before Matt's tee time with his Dad, my Dad, and my brother, while my Mom and I took Hadley shopping and stocked up on more clothes that she doesn't need!  We all met up for dinner at our house around 6:30ish and celebrated having 3 great Dad's in our lives...Big Man, Paw Paw, and Matt! It was an awesome time, and we are so lucky that our families enjoy spending time together!  Happy Father's Day!! :)

The first of many Saturday's chillin' at the pool...

A BIG Father's Day Smile for her Daddy! :)

Happy Father's Day to three of the BEST Dad's in the world!