Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Texas Hugs!

Cutest Picture of Everyone!!!
Still sleepy!

How can I get out of doing this?

Hey- it is WAY to early for pictures people!


Why is G-Paws hand there?


Cheese!
Give me the camera!

Hello!!!???
Give me that camera!
Mommy! I want that camera!

What? I learned it from Daddy!
Hang on- I think I am swinging it right....

My in-laws came in town to visit this past weekend. We had a wonderful time! They are great guests to have around and Jack loved seeing his Grammie and G-Paw! He even said Paw a few times on his own. He can try and say Grammie but it doesn't come out right. We went out to eat several times and went to the park with Jack. Grammie and I walked the "big" hill to the park and let Jack play on the jungle gym. He had a great time. He enjoyed swinging and just being outside. He is definitely an "Outdoors" boy. He screams when it is time to go inside unless he is worn out. Grammie and I also took Jack to the mall- we were hoping to get a little shopping done but Jack changed our minds pretty quickly. He was not interested in being in a stroller and he would not walk when I put him on the ground. He wanted to sit and play with the floor and watch the people so we decided after a quick trip we had to head home to see our new clean garage that Greg and G-Paw had cleaned and organized! Thanks again Gary! The next day Greg and G-paw took care of Jack after meeting us for lunch. They took Jack home for a nap so Grammie (Diane) and I got to finish a little shopping. We found a few gifts in our search for flip flops for Gary and we looked at gliders for the baby's room because I hate our current one. We enjoyed the quiet time but missed little Jack Man! One night Diane cooked a fantastic meal with pork chops, mashed potatoes, pinto beans, green beans, and homemade peach cobbler! We were spoiled!!! She also unloaded and loaded the dishwasher before I could help with anything. Not only did Jack get spoiled this trip but I did too! I love my in-laws and we were sad for them to leave. Jack let Grammie rock him to sleep the last night which was HUGE considering he is usually the grouchiest at bedtime! He waved good-bye the next day to both of them and I know a little boy who is going to miss those 2 people along with us! We didn't get to take many pictures because Jack still attacks cameras but we did get a few.

On a side note-Jack had been very sick this past week before Grammie and G-Paw came in town, (he had 103.8 fever!!!!) and I spoiled him by giving him extra hugs and kisses. I may have created a Mommy's boy because since since being sick when I am around he attaches himself to my hip. He is still in this clingy funk and I can not get anything done! If I leave the house he crys but then he is completely fine. It is wearing me out! I love the attention but he literally wants to be at my side to do everything!

Anyway- we are glad he is feeling better and hoping for a long run of no more germs! Hope you are all doing great!

OH!!!! I forgot I have not updated many of you... We went to the doctor a few weeks ago and found out - It is a girl! Jack will have a little sister! I am 20 weeks and feeling large and in charge! The second one for me has been much faster at getting a big tummy! I feel like I look 8 months preggo! I would venture to say I have already gained 15 pounds. Aside from my sweet mother-in-laws cooking- I really don't eat bad! I even asked the Dr. and she said I was on track and that my stomach muscles were recently streched from Jack so with them being so close together my stomach expanded faster. Not sure if that was a nice line or what. LOL Oh well- Dieting can be done next year I guess! :)





















Thursday, September 3, 2009

Summer Fun 2009

My poor baby!
A little scared....


Don't look at me....


I look so ugly! (Not really just adorable but it looks like he is saying that.)




My pumpkin pie!
Photography by Greg Graham :)




He likes to climb UP the slide..... Lovely!



I spend most of my life chasing him now... :)
Sliding down!

Hello World!




Who me?


Im going down the slide!




I love driving!

Come on Mom- enough pictures!

Twins

Greg's shoe and my shoe....


Greg walking barefoot

Jack dancing because he knows he won!


Awe...



Cool Kid!


Greg in action


I'll show her!


The before pic.....Notice meat and veggies...

Now how do I walk in these things?


Easy...One step at a time.... I am styling profiling!


Up close and personal

I am a Big Brother!

Hanging out


Lilttle Einstein


Who does this look like?






As you know I am long over due on updating my blog with pictures. We have had so much fun with Jack lately I am not sure where to begin. The first pictures (From the bottom up) I will include are from the water park. He still isn't to sure what to think about it. He loves water but would rather sit in it than run through it. Jack and I had met a friend to eat lunch oneday and completely unprepaid I decided to take him walking in the fountains. We bought a swimsuit (we didn't have one with us) and I borrowed sunscreen. (Greg was not with us or he would have died of embarrassment that I took my child and then borrowed sunscreen.) He would have been even more embarrassed if he knew we didn't have a towel either so we dried off with the new clothes I had bought him while shopping for a swimsuit. :) Bottom line- with my spontaneous spirit that day Jack had a blast. Look how cute he looks! :) I couldn't resist. He started out testing the water with his fingertips and slowly crept in...The next set of pictures are random around the house. He is in one of his "I'm a big brother shirts here." Sarah made him this one. It is so cute. Jessica sent us another one but the pictures didn't come out. What thoughtful Sweet girlfriends I have! Jack is riding on his horse in one picture and his hair looks like Einstein so I had to post it. He rides his horse wild and crazy! The next pictures are Jack in his FIRST pair of official cowboy boots! Yep- you heard me! Jack's Uncle Spencer and Aunt Lauren sent him the boots for his birthday. They are so cute and super trendy must I say for a pair of cowboy boots! Jack still doesn't know how to walk in them but he enjoys trying them on. They are a little big so he has plenty of time to grow into them. Thanks Uncle Spencer and Aunt Lauren! Sorry the post is so late! The next set of pictures was during a little walk Jack and Mommy took. We walked to the club to watch Daddy play volleyball. Jack wouldn't eat his lunch at home so I fed it to him from his stroller. (This usually seems to work- he likes to cruise and eat while enjoying the scenary.) I posted the view I had for all to see. Corn dog (check), lima beans (check), cute baby (check).... But soon after I got a glimpse of what Jack was really doing with his veggies! Yes- he was already plotting how to get rid of them! This my friends is probably why his nick name around here is STINK. He is a li'l stinker!!!! See Hottie Daddy in the green shirt sporting his BU Love playing volleyball with the neighbors... Jack was clapping and cheering too cute! Sorry no picture of that. :( Next set of pictures is from our trip to the zoo. We were really excited about this trip and ended up being pretty let down. It rained and rained our entire way down there so when we got there all the animals were hiding. It is very hard to point out an animal far far away hiding to a 15 month old. Not very exciting. Our child also was the only one that decided to sit down in the middle of the road and scream if we tried to walk forward or pick him up. You can't tell but this zoo was REALLY busy and very spread out. Tons of people passed us as Jack had the most fun just playing on the trail while everyone walked around him. The picture above looks like Jack is dancing with excitment because Greg gave up on trying to pick him up and Jack refused to hold his hand and walk. So- I mentioned how spread out this zoo was- well- we literally walked for miles and of course my flip flop broke. You know the middle part between your toes? That came right out. If you have ever had that happen to you- then you know there is absolutely nothing you can do. So while I had to drag my foot to stay in my shoe (because I was not going barefoot on the filthy street as Greg suggested I do), Greg got a little impatient and decided to be the hero and lend me his shoe. He walked all the way back without a shoe.. It was hilarious... Here are the pics to prove it... If you know Greg- you know this is a big deal bc he doesn't deal with humilation well... It was soooo funny!!!! Here is his feet and then mine.... Next are pictures from dinner one night. We had dinner and then went to the playground. Jack and Greg look just alike in these. Jack loves the playground. He enjoys getting to be a big boy! Yes- Mommy was in high heels on the playset. Lovely! This year for Halloween Jack will be a JACK-O-Lantern of course! So here is a preview of the outfit.... I love it! I think I have the cutest pumpkin ever! Hopefully he will keep it on! Last but not least... Our first haircut! Meredith one of my good friends here had the honor. Jack was very good!!! He didn't move and only teared up when she wet his hair. He wasn't very excited though and was happy when the experience was over. We only got a little trim but it was well over due! Love you all!