Hunter and Henry's Hightlights....

This is Alicia's doctor.. he was awesome the whole pregnancy, such a wonderful doctor and man. It was a great experience and neat for him to finally meet Henry. All 9pd 2 oun of him... what a big boy.




Steve and Alicia have mastered sleeping anywhere but our bed, standing, sitting in a chair... wow, our little Henry has his nights and days mixed up. This was a 3am pajamma party.... :). Henry thinks it is funny to pee on mommy and daddy each changing. So we go thru lots of PJ's some nights.


Hunter was so sweet one afternoon he came in and told mommy that he had a surprise for him... of course Alicia closed her eyes and then was presented with "ta-da flowers" the roots and all. This is what makes being a mom the best. I loved it! Dirt, roots and a smile! I have the sweetest boy!
Henry holding up his head at....
2 weeks... crazy huh! He is ready to take on the world.. he is checking things out.
Ahhhh Asleep... in the middle of the DAY!! What a sweet boy.


Hunter found a turtle in our yard and was so curious. Good thing the turtle hid in its shell. Daddy taught him all about the turtle.
Alicia had the best mothers day EVER! Hunter brought her homemade ediable flowers from church and also made her a book all about himself at joyschool. It was the best gift ever!!! It was so special and it meant so much I just cried as I read it. Mothers day was 2 days after I came home from the hospital delivering a beautiful baby boy. Wow I have been so blessed. What an amazing mothers day!


Hunter had lots of fun with Mrs. Amanda and Mr. Lewis while mommy, daddy and Henry where int he hospital. Hunter loved to ride the neighbors horse. We are so blessed to have such great friends. Thanks Lewis and Amanda!!!
Wrestling with Uncle Mike is always fun.

Hanging with Henry

Henry has had lots of visitors this week, he is so loved by so many. Alicia's mom and her husband Ron came into town for 2 weeks and have helped out so much. Steve and Alicia are so appreciative of all the help they have been, driving Hunter to school, Henry to the doctor appts, cleaning, cooking, just doing about anything that needs to be done. It has been so great to have Alicia's mom especially, there is just something special about having a mom with you when you have a new baby. It has been a great experence and Hunter has loved having them around to play with him while mommy takes a nap. It has been wonderful having "Grandma and Papa" in our home and can't thank them eneough for all they have done, we love you!!


















Sunday the "Orlando" Whites came to meet little Henry. Hunter had lots of fun with his cousins Grace and Gavin. Hunter just adores Grace and they always have tons of laughs and fun when they get together. Gavin had fun dressing up like a construction man. Henry loved snuggling up to Aunt Ashlea and of course it is not a family get together with out the "famous" horse ride from Uncle Randy! We had a great time visiting.

HENRY STEPHEN WHITE

Our lives have been changed greatly with the blessing of our 2nd son Henry Stephen White. He was born Wednesday at 8:21 am. Henry weighed 9lbs 2 oun 20 in long. He was a big boy! The c-section went well and we could not be happier. Beverly Wonders was the on call nurse for Henry and she held my hand during preparations it was so wonderful and comforting to have a friend in delivery when Steve wasn't in the room yet...and then taking care of my precious son, thanks Beverly. It was so neat to have our special friends Regi and Dylan deliver there 2nd son also on the same day. We also had so many sweet friends come visit us. We got to see the Da Costa's lots and have visits from many special friends. We feel so loved and have so many wonderful people in our lives. Lauren kept Hunter for us for 2 nights and days and we are so appreciative of there family, he fit right in. Lacy was a life saver one night when I needed a huge back rub MAJOR & milkshake... thanks ladies for all you did. Hunter adores his baby brother, he goes around the house now looking for him. He keeps saying "ah he is so cute mommy". At first he was more excited about the monster truck his baby brother got him but now he is all about where is my baby. It has been a smooth transition and we are so happy with our new little family. Here are some pics of the delivery and so on. Thanks to all those that came and visited, brought us goodies and sweet comfort. We love you all and are excited to raise a new baby boy. (we were so shocked how much he looked like Hunter... he is the clone of him) We are so excited and just fell in love with him first sight. The lord has blessed our family greatly and were are so humbled to know that this precious child has been put into our care. We just love our little Henry so much.. enjoy the pictures.

Baby BELLY, Can it really stretch ANY more!!

Now this is a baby belly!!! I'm 38-1/2 weeks and my doctor said I was measuring at 41 weeks. NICE!! Then a lady in the lobby asked me if I was having 2 babies. I just had to laugh and told her no.. just one big guy. They estimate my little Henry Carter to be 8lbs 6 oun right now. Steve and I are eager to find out how big he is and meet this sweet guy. All I have to say is thank goodness for c-sections... wow! Soon.... we will keep you posted.

Hunter loves giving his baby brother "Henry" (that is the name he reminds me of ALL day long) kisses and sings twinkle twinkle little star to him.

Build a Bear for baby brother

We went as a family to Build a Bear and Hunter built his own special bear for his baby brother. He sang twinkle twinkle little star and told his baby brother he loved him. So everytime baby brother pushes the button there is it.. a sweet message from Hunter. It was really cute Hunter kissed the heart made a wish and put it in the bear then gave it bath and picked out his very own outfit. It was a cute bear(even if it was in a FSU shirt). :)

Hunter is excited to meet his little bro.

Having a blast in the box

Thanks to all my girlfriends for making it possible for us to get a new baby carseat. I used my money gifts for the carseat and stroller. We love it!! Thanks again you guys are wonderful!

Hunter was more interested in the box that the new babies car seat came in than the car seat.

We told him last night that we were going to bring baby brother home in the car seat and that he would be here with us in our family forever... and it was so funny to hear Hunter say FOREVER!! Hunter is getting use to the idea of a new baby around... Lets just see how he does when he is really here. I think we are going to go ahead and put the carseat in the car so he can see it and get use to it.

Hunter was having a blast in the box!

Are you kidding me!!!

I just have to laugh sometimes and think the Lord really has a sense of humor. Only 11 days till we deliver a new baby boy and the washing machine breaks. Things were going way to smoothly in the White house... LOL :)
Who has time or money for a new washing machine, Right!? Last night I was sitting in the living room and this loud noise was coming from the garage, when I went to see, it looked like the washing machine was going to walk right out of the garage.... needless to say... full of water and with Hunter's clothes in it.. it went straight to washing machine heaven... It served us for many many great years....So off to lowes we go to get a new one!!

Lessons learned one day at a time

I have been reading this book and I LOVE IT! I'm only half way thru it and I have practiced the concepts in my home with Steve, Hunter and me and they really work. Below is some info on the book. I'm not a huge book reader so when I find something I like I just had to pass it on. Hugs to all you special moms out there!

Synopsis
Dr. Sal Severe maintains that "children learn what they live -- your children do as you do." Based on Dr. Severe's more than twenty years of experience as a school psychologist and parenting workshop leader, How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! shows why a child's behavior is often a reflection of the parents' behavior, and how, by making changes themselves, parents can achieve dramatic results in their children.

Instead of focusing on what children do wrong, this book teaches you what you can do right, by emphasizing the positive (reinforcing good behavior instead of criticizing your child), by being consistent (not giving in to misbehavior just to placate your child), and by being more patient, recognizing that children often operate on a different time schedule. It teaches you how to teach your children to behave, to listen -- the first time -- and to be more cooperative. It shows you how to manage your anger and how to prevent arguments and power struggles.

Dr. Severe also provides concrete strategies for dealing with common problems: solving homework hassles, ending tantrums (especially in public places), avoiding the temptation to give in to your child when you're exhausted, creating reasonable rules for every age, and making sure to take time for children even when you and your spouse are working full time. These methods are well tested, and are inspired by stories and ideas that Dr. Severe has gleaned from parents in his workshops over many years.

Originally self-published, this book has already helped hundreds of thousands of parents to make discipline simpler and their lives easier. It will help you, too. As a successful parent, you will teach your children important life skills -- and you will enjoy your children all the more.

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Biography

Dr. Sal Severe is the clinical director of Flor del Sol alternative school in Phoenix, Arizona. A school psychologist for more than twenty-five years, he is the president of the Arizona Association of School Psychologists. He is on the advisory board of Parents Magazine, is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists, and leads parenting workshops all over the country. Dr. Severe is also the author of How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will, Too!

Baby Shower Bliss

My amazing and sweet dear friends Lauren and Lacy hosted a baby shower for me. The table decorations were adorable and the party favors where fabulous. I'm so greatful for all they did. It was a perfect night out for me, we went to "Macaroni Grille" ate dinner, had yummy food and great company. Thankyou so much... you are both so special to me and I'm so blessed to have you in my life and to call you my bestfriends. Little Henry Carter will just love you both!!

All my sweet friends: Lisa, Celeste, Angela, Gladys, Lacy, Melissa, MaryAnn, Natasha, Lauren, Me, Irene, Regi and Melissa. Amazing woman and sweet friends that already love my little baby boy. Thanks everyone for a fun filled night with dinner, gifts and lots of great baby advice. With the money gifts Steve and I will be able to go buy a new carseat and some other goodies for the baby. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!

Garden

It is that time again... Steve loves to garden, this year he has 2 gardens growing at the same time. The biggest one is the potatoes. I mean potatoes, potatoes, potatoes... we have tons of rows of POTATOES. We are blessed to have the land to plant a garden and share the food, now if I can only learn how to can the food.

baby, baby, baby, getting ready for baby.... fun times

I love shopping... and now we have 2 boys to shop for... i'm so excited to put them in a couple cute matching outfits. I didn't go crazy just got a few cute matching ones AND I got them for a DEAL. Childrens Place was having a sale so I found some stuff that both boys could wear. Oh my goodness I will have 2 boys... i'm getting SO EXCITED... can you feel my excitment!!! I think it is just now starting to hit me. And even then.. wow i'm having a baby. yikes!
O.k. so I know the baby doesn't sleep in the crib for the first little while, usually sleeps in mommy and daddy's room but really there is just something about having the crib up. SOOO Steve the best dad and husband humored me and put it up BEFORE the baby came. THANKS HONEY!!! We are so excited and I can start to finish the room only a few more little details.

Going back in time..... I came across some old pics

Oh my goodness... thank heaven for contacts... check out those glasses. Good thing we get married in our 20's and 30's when we have matured...boy I would still be single otherwise. ha ha ha

Alicia's siblings 1991... whatcha think Emily!!

This is all of us now!

Steve and ALicia when we were first dating.... Ahhhh there my waist is... hummm to be skinny again.

Steve and Alicia went to Helen GA for spring break with a bunch of friends. This was the week that made it all "official" and we started dating. Doesn't Steve look SOOO happy taking this silly picture... NOT! What a good sport.

Spring Break..... Steve and ALicia kissed for the first time in a Karoke Bar. Aren't we just the wild ones, silly us. This picture was taken in downtown Atlanta.

Ahhh my long curly hair! This is the property Steve and Alicia live on now. We built our house right were i'm standing. It has been 6 yrs... wow! I sure look different.

Our announcement pic

It was fun seeing the changes over the years and remembering all the fun times.

Some Easter Fun

Easter morning Hunter woke up to a basket full of goodies outside his door from the Easter bunny. He played with all of his toys and ate just about ALL his candy before church. A couple of weeks before Easter our church put on a Easter egg hunt and other booths that hunter had fun at. Hunter isn't a fast egg finder he finds one and checks it out each time... as you can imagine he doesn't get many eggs but it is still a fun time for him. Later on after church and being uplifted about our Redeemer we went and had a fabulous breakfast spread at the Lowrys home. Thanks guys it was great. It was the end to a perfect Easter Sunday. Millie decorating Easter egg cookies... she just needed to test the icing first. :) Hunter had his best buddies Joseph and Millie over for a play date and they got to decorate Easter cookies. They had fun with all the different colors. The public library was having a Easter Hop for the kids. They read books to them, they got to watch a movie that had bunnies in it and then they did the bunny hop and made a Easter bunny puppet. Our Friends Regi and Reese met us there and we had a fun time.