It's been a long time!

I haven't blogged all football season. It's been a really crazy and busy couple of months. We had a good football season and in the meantime the girls grew like crazy! Addie is almost crawling and Jorja is such a big girl. She now "teetees" on the potty and wants to wear my lipstick and jewelry all the time. She also puts on my high heels and scarves and struts around the house. I believe I am already beginning to "pay for my raising" Our football season was fun. We really enjoyed all the fun home games. I have to admit they are much much better than Texas Tech football games. The atmosphere is so incredible and they have such neat and meaningful traditions. We are headed to the Military bowl in Washington DC. It will be beautiful in DC during Christmas, it's one of the top 3 places to be during Christmas time. The only thing missing will be the rest of the Pair-McGuire family. We took family pics in the stadium the other day and they turned out really good. Most of you will see them in our Christmas card...coming soon. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I will try to get better about posting...when I have time!!!

Asheville

After our wonderful week in Texas...Clay, Addie and I flew back to North Carolina for Sara and Dave's wedding in Asheville. It was a beautiful place. The wedding took place on the Builtmore Estate. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the actual wedding. Addie was sick:( I stayed back in the hotel with a sick baby and that was not fun!!!! Clay was a groomsman in the wedding and he said the wedding was "really nice" which is a lot coming from Clay!!! He's not big on weddings! Before Addie got sick, we all got to do some touring around Asheville. We toured the Builtmore Estate and did some shopping and wine tasting. I brought home some amazing wine...which makes me realllllllly happy!!! The Builtmore Estate was absolutely amazing...Addie slept in the sling the entire time and I believe she got a little to hot during the tour, which led to her getting sick. We also got to spend some time with our good friends Ty and Kelly and they even came home with us to Greenville after the wedding. It was nice seeing old Tech friends and seeing the beautiful mountains of Asheville.

Jeff and Leslie's Wedding

Before the wedding began in the Brides room!

Jeff and Leslie got married on June 19th in Midland Texas. It was a beautiful wedding and best of all we can officially add Leslie to the Pair family. She is a wonderful woman and absolutely made for my little brother. We are so very happy for them! Jorja and I were in the wedding . I was sooo proud of my big girl. She actually made it all the way down the isle by herself(the 3 year old chickened out) She was a little frightened when the organ struck up and then started sprinting down the rest of the isle. I was so proud I started crying even my Dad admits to a little tear in his eye!!!! It amazes me how proud I felt...I can't imagine how it will be when she gets older! Anyways!!!! Congrats to Leslie and Jeff we love both of you!!! Leslie has tons of beautiful pictures made by her photographer....so more pics to come!!!

BABY ADDIE

Addie joined the family on May 24th at 8:08 am. She was 8lbs and 11ounces 20 1/2 inches long. She looks a lot like Jorja but has many different characteristics. We are so happy and blessed to have such a beautiful and healthy little girl. Jorja is very proud and is a great big sis. She loves to hold and kiss her sister and now she has begun singing to Addie when she is crying. It's too cute! The first week after Addie was born my Mom and Dad were here and then Bill and Linda came in for the week after that. We have been surrounded by friends and family and it has been great. Addie is now two weeks old and pretty much sleeps and eats and thats about it. Clay has started football camps...so the girls and I are home on our own!!! Scary! It's lots of work...geez! I am lucky to brush my own teeth and eat at least one meal a day. We are looking forward to our trip to Texas next week. Can't wait for Jeffrey and Leslie's wedding!!!

Atlantic Beach

On Sunday we took a day trip to the Atlantic Beach. Jorja had lots of fun!!!

Parade of Pigs and Spring Game

On Friday night we attended the "Parade of Pigs" It was very interesting. Each cook sets up their cooking camp around the football stadium and they cook their pig all night until Saturday morning. On Saturday morning the prepared food is judged and then all sold before the Spring game for $5 a plate. The actual parade is when each pig is delivered to each station. The cheerleaders and band parade in front of the truck delivering the pigs. It was sort of barbaric!!! The barbeque here is disgusting! They use a vinegar base to marinate their meat and it's all pork....no beef!!!! On Saturday Clay's mom and dad went with me to the game and we ate barbeque and watched our Spring game. It was soooo much fun and then we had a fajita cookout at our house that night until 3 in the morning. Our neighbors came over and some coaching family. It was wild and fun. Some of my neighbors even brought over moonshine!!!!

Jorja's 2nd Birthday

Jorja turned two on March 3rd and since Daddy was in North Carolina ("tarolina" as Jorja would call it) we waited to have her birthday party until he came back to Texas for Spring break. We had a Yo Gabba Gabba party and it was soooo much fun. It was just family and family friends since we were in the middle of moving. Don't be offended if you were not inivited. We had it at Mom and Dad's place and it will be a memory I will always remember, especially since we will probably not have another birthday in Texas with family and friends for a long time. Clay's 89 year old grandparents were even there to celebrate, which made it even more special. Jorja is such a special baby and I know my mom and dad are missing her so much! So please call my mom and talk to her she's feeling lonely without Jorja. After the party we spent a couple of days in Texas and then Clay headed to North Carolina in my car. He drove with BJones, which is Clay's best buddy and one of Jorja's favorite people. It took them two days to drive. So if your coming to visit me, fly!!! Road trips are fun but not with two year olds!!!! Jorja and I flew home in a private jet with Ruff. I bawled the whole way! Jorja was not phased but now she keeps asking "where my maw and big papi?" It breaks my heart every time. We are settled into our new home and it is starting to feel like home, now. Tonight my mom and I will Skype for the first time. I have done it before with a friend from Arizona. It will be sooooo good to see her face. Everyone here in Greenville is very nice and I have met many people. Jorja has even met some new friends too. Please continue to pray for my family as we all adjust to our new lives. WE miss ALL of our Lubbock peps!!!! Check out the video of Jorja blowing out candles. So cute! Aww and Baby Addie will be with us on May 24th!!! Scheduled c-section!!! Yessss!!! Love everybody!

Cupcake Girl!

Jorja loves cupcakes. Here are a few pics of her chowing down, icing first!!!

Movers are here!!!

Jorja and I got back from NC Friday night and the movers were at our house bright and early Saturday morning. They are finishing now as I blog. My house is almost completely in boxes!!! Jorja is very confused. She keeps shutting her door in her room... I guess she just want some peace amoungst all this craziness!!! Our trip to NC was great. It's a small town but very cute. Our house is in a fairly new neighborhood....so hardly any trees in our yard:( We love our new house!!! Our neighbors are great too!!! Clay seems really happy up there, he's been up there for three weeks or so. We will officially be out of Lubbock on Thursday. I have been super emotional and weepy all week but I figure it's normal being pregnant and all. We want all our friends to come and visit us whenever they want!!! Everyone please stay in touch and continue to pray for my family. We will miss you all!!!

Sold!

Our home here in Lubbock is SOLD!!! Hopefully everything goes smoothly till closing date, March 1st! I've had movers in and out of the house giving me moving quotes. The university packs us and moves us! YES!!! This is all happening so fast! I miss my hubby! Can't wait to be with him. Jorja and I go up to Greenville this week to look for a home and a doctor. Please continue to pray that this process all works out for us!!! Can't wait to put on the PURPLE and GOLD!!! Go Pirates!!!

Great and Exciting News!!!!

It's official. The McGuire clan is moving to Greenville North Carolina. Clay took a job at East Carolina University. We are very excited about our new adventure. Actually I'm scared to death. I have never never lived away from my family. Those of you that know us, know that we are a very tight bunch. It's gonna be really hard. We are gonna need some prayers, for sure!!! Clay left today for awhile. I'll go up there in about two weeks to find a house and a doctor. Yes, I am having the baby in North Carolina!!! I'm nervous about that but I hear Greenville is a great medical community. The good thing is we are going up there with our former Texas Tech family. We will have friends making the move with us, so that will be very helpful. I am sad to leave Lubbock and Texas Tech, it definatly not on good terms!!! It will never never be the same!!!! We are ready to move on and be happy. God is soooo good!

I really am a bad blogger!!!

I have not posted anything in 6 months. I will catch you up on the last 6 months. There is a lot going on so this one might be long!!!

August- Football season began. We barely get to see Clay during this time, so it is hard. Dad and Jeff started a new season at Midland Lee and were so excited!!!

September- Football season is in full swing!!! Midway through the month we find out that I am pregnant!!! Yay!!! Midland Lee beat Midland High, so that was a big highlight for us!!!

October- More football season. Jorja was a Rhinestone Cowgirl for Halloween!!! Lot's of morning sickness!!! Mom and Dad officially moved into their home in Midland.

November- Had a great win against OU!!! Played at Cowboys stadium in Dallas. The stadium was amazing! Had fun with Heidi and J at the game!!! We got to go to Crane this year for Thanksgivng. It was nice to see the whole family. Found out we were having another sweet baby girl!!!

December- Got invited to the 2010 Alamo Bowl! Clay went on the road recruiting for 3 weeks! That really sucked! Got to spend Christmas with both families! Christmas was lots of fun with Jorja this year! She loved Santa! Alamo bowl was less than enjoyable considering our circumstances. Leach got fired. Found that out sitting at lunch with all the coaches wives, just popped on the big screen right in front of our faces!!! That very day my brother proposed to Leslie! So excited to have her in the family! She is precious! Love ya Les!

January- The whole family came to the bowl game to support us! It was a great game! We had front row seats. For the last week Clay has been on the road recruiting, not knowing whom our new head coach will be. So it's been a very stressful week and now we are starting into the second week of this!!!! We still don't know if we will be able to stay on staff. Currently Clay is in Orlando at the National College Coaching conference. He just meet with Tuberville and he told the staff that each one of them would meet with the offensive coordinator for an informal interview. If the OC is impressed then they would meet with Tubs one on one of Tuesday. Please pray for my husband. He needs lots of support and encouragment. On another note, Jorja is talking talking talking. She communicates so well! She counts to ten! She sits on the potty and pretends to "TETE" which I am very happy about! She knows all about Mama's baby in her belly. She calls her Addie and tries to feed her grapes through my belly button. Addie is healthy and I am beginning to feel her move around. I have another sonagram on Thursday which I will post pictures of. I am half-way through my pregnancy and feeling pretty good! It's been a really tough month for all of us but we are fighting through it and are trying to remember that God has blessed us with our health and a wonderful beautiful family.