Sunday, September 11, 2011

Bathrooms, Bottles, and Boat Rides

It was a fun, relaxing weekend and we even made it to church! You were a busy boy this weekend! On Saturday, we had a play date with some friends and you had a ball! You were so good the whole time and loved having other kids around to play with. You napped that afternoon and then we went out to dinner. Sunday was church, more playing, and a boat ride! It's so nice on the lake this time of year because it's cooler and there aren't many people out. I live for weekends like this- laid back, restful, but fun.

Our weekend was spent . . .




eating toilet paper . . .





working on the sink . . .


feeding yourself . . .



 playing by yourself . . . 





chillin' with mommy on the boat . . .


admiring beautiful skies . . .



and as always, exploring every little part of the world around you!


You are precious, precious, precious and make my heart swell with love. You bring sunshine to us every day and we love love love you so much!


Sunday, September 4, 2011

Say Yum Yum to Mum Mum's!

I have to give credit to my dear friend Carrie for the title. We learned about mum mums from her and now they're one of Webb's favorite snacks! You can see how happy they make him!









Webb says "Yummmmmmmyy!!"


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

For the Good of the Group

I had a college professor who always made announcements "for the good of the group" so anyone who might be interested in said topic would hear the news. So here's my news: I am officially off the facebook circuit. Why, is what so many folks have asked. The day I deleted my account, several friends sent texts wondering "where I was?" Well, I'm here. Still living and breathing just like always. After returning to work a few weeks ago, family time has become even more scarce and evenings felt rushed and busy. I made the choice to cut things out that I didn't need and facebook was the number one thing. The folks nearest and dearest to me are my friends in real life- not on facebook. So I'm out of the ring, calling a time out to things that zap my time and energy. My number one goal in life is to be a good wife and mommy all while giving 100% to my students at school. Sorry facebook, you lose.

In other news, here are Webb's first shoes that I just ordered! Precious!

And this precious fall outfit!




Hope everyone has a great week!

Monday, August 29, 2011

9 Month Little

Hello Little! I am a Little late working on your 9 month post but we have been busy playing, playing, and playing! That is all you want to do these days! You are keeping mommy and daddy our toes as you're in to everything at super sonic speed! I jokingly said this week that Hurricane Irene didn't hit us, but Hurricane Webb sure did! (No offense to those affected by the storm; you have been in my thoughts and prayers this week.) From sun up until sun down, you are a ball of energy, interested in any and everything in your path!

Here are some 9 month stats:

*wearing size 9-12 month clothes but you're starting to outgrow the 9 mo. sizes!
*still wearing cloth diapers the majority of the time
*crawling like a big boy- on all fours
*sometimes cruising along the furniture
*waving at people and objects
*saying dada dada a lot!
*squealing, babbling, and grunting constantly
*fascinated with handles, latches, knobs, wheels, tags, screws, the washing machine, and door stops
*still loving Sophie Sophie, your baby laptop, and your pillow pet
*still sleeping with Mr. Giraffe. It's so cute how you smile at him when I hand him to you before bedtime. You then cuddle and roll around with him- eventually falling asleep with him clutched tightly under your little arm. It is precious for sure.
*eating solids but not well these days- you're more interested in the straps on the highchair or getting down to play. You do like most things we feed you, especially zucchini, squash and sweet taters. You love puffs and mum mums too!
*going to bed around 7:30 and sleeping through until between 6 and 7!
*loving the musical instruments mommy brought home


A day at the park- you were ready to go!

You love anything that will shake, shake, shake! (Notice to all you readers out there: Yes, his britches aren't snapped. He won't be still long enough for me to snap them. I give up.)

You have figured out how to spin the inside of the washer!

You have also figured out how to melt my heart . . .

Driving the tractor

Fun with the sippy cup

Dock sittin'

Ridin' on daddy


And as the skies turn bright shades of blue and orange, as days become shorter, and nights a little cooler, I'm reminded that fall is upon us and that this time last year, we were preparing for your arrival. Next weekend is the opening day of dove season- your Pawpaw's favorite time of the year. I can see him now- polishing his guns, gathering his boots, and loading up his car for a retreat into the stillness where he would wait for dove overhead. How I wish he was here to teach you and show you about hunting. I made daddy promise me that he would show you. Cause Pawpaw would be proud.





Happy happy 9 months to my ray of sunshine, my sweet, precious, vivacious, Little Chris. I love you to the moon and back a million times and thank God every single day for allowing me to be your mommy.