Family Pictures

We went to a beautiful beach yesterday with a photographer for a family portrait.

When the photographer was taking pictures of the other families,

we played around with our camera and Jack.

(I love this picture)

He ate sand! When his hands first hit the sand he jumped back a little unsure of touching it, but then it went straight to his mouth... we didn't worry too much since we wanted the pictures!

Vacation

2007 Panama City Beach Vacation
Getting ready for the ocean.
Freddy T. doing our Sunday night devotion.
Hanging out on the balcony early in the morning so we don't wake up everyone in the condo!
Relaxing in the pool

Mommy and Jack playing before naptime.
Some of us posing for a quick picture in the pool.

6 Months

Jack hit his 6 month birthday on Sunday. I'm a little late on the posting, but the past few days have been busy. Life with a little boy has gone to the next level, rolling over and grabbing for things in reach makes everyday a little more exciting. I thought since Jack can sort of sit up with a little support we would give it a shot at taking his picture that way, holding the sign. I know a little silly to think it would actually work but it was worth a shot. Look at my attempt below...

The poor sign...

Jack rebelled against his bouncy seat for eatting meals. Since we don't have a high chair yet we pulled out the booster seat and strapped it to our kitchen chair.

He seems so big sitting in a "big boy" chair.

Catching Up

Jack is enjoying his swing a little more these days.

We had a kick off for Vacation Bible School. Freddy T. was in the dunking booth. Wyatt and Patton had fun with that! Jack was sick most of the week, but he got to go on Monday and Friday.

On Fathers Day we tried to take a picture of the boys with Gramps and then one with Gran all wearing their hats. You can tell by my pictures it was a challenge. We waited too late in the evening, everyone was getting tired.


Jack found his feet. A lot of times this is the position you find him in. Last night he finally figured out how to throw his leg over and roll from his back to his stomach! We've been working on this for weeks!

Dragons and Swimming

I was going to let the dragon comment slide, but now that Kristi commented about it I'll explain. The anonymous blog comment came from some close friends of ours who we love spending time with. Jack has a little toy dinosaur that our friend calls his dragon. So apparently he thinks his giraffe shoes look like dragons too. When Jack grows up calling the dogs in the neighborhood dragons and every anamial at the zoo a dragon then you'll know why he is so confused! But in honor of our friends... here is Jack in his space pj's.

Also, Jack went to the pool for the first time today. He slept most of the time, but did get in for a few minutes after his nap. I think he is going to learn to enjoy swimming. It didn't bother him having his feet in the water(although you'd think differently by looking at the picture), but he didn't love his belly getting wet. Trevor and Kristi joined us swimming too. Trevor had fun in his cool car float.

5 Months

The past month has flown by and we've been busy. Jack is growing and changing so fast. This was by far my favorite month so far. His personality is so sweet and we see more of it everyday. His biggest accomplishment was finding his voice. Freddy and I love when he gets going to listen to him "talk". He got his first pair of shoes this month, started playing in his exersaucer, and brings his toys to his mouth to chew on. He is also fascinated with his hands and fingers.

We also celebrated the marriage of my brother James and his wife Amber. The wedding was beautiful and lots of fun. We are excited to have Amber in our family and we look forward to seeing how the Lord uses them through their marriage.

Pictures before the wedding.

James and Amber's first dance.

Susan and Jack at the rehearsal.

Bridesmaids luncheon.

My mom dancing with James.

Freddy T. and Susan at the reception.

Susan and Sarah before the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso on their way to Cancun!

And finally to top the month off we took a trip to Louisville. We figured it was time for Jack to go back to his roots! I wanted to visit my students before summer break started and Freddy and I wanted to visit our friends and introduce them to Jack. We had a great time and really enjoyed seeing everyone. Jack was amazing. He was a trooper adjusting to a new bed and running around all weekend and more impressively, he slept the whole way to Louisville and they whole way back to Clarksville. Freddy and I enjoyed having some time together on the drive.

Ashley and Emma Barrett, Susan and Jack(for some reason he does not like group pictures!)

(Emma is 2 months today!)

We had lunch with Kyle, Ashley and Emma on Friday.

Friday night we got to enjoy dinner with Brent Moore and Stephen and Christi Cavness, and hung out with John and Amber Nelson later that night. (but we did not get pictures)

Saturday morning we ate breakfast outside at the Blue Dog Cafe with Ryan Coatney, Raleigh Saddler, and Brett and Rachel Vaden.

4 Months

A glimpse of the last month...










I'm learning how to hold things in my hand...









I eat cereal, preferably with a little applesauce added...









I like to play on the activity mat, sometimes I hit a toy...

I still enjoy my bouncy seat...











and I have learned to enjoy a few naps a day!