Christmas in June?

I've been thinking about getting a new camera for a while...but, since money doesn't grow on trees, I didn't think it would be for a long time. Last week, I was chatting with my sister-in-law online when she mentioned a good deal on a camera on craiglist. The story goes that a photographer was going out of business and selling all her equipment. A&Z were looking at some other merchandise of hers and thought of me when they saw she was selling her camera...long story short I think I ended up getting a great deal on a used but "new-to-me" camera! I couldn't be more excited and am very thankful for Zach & Amber keeping their eye out and thinking of me! Thanks, Guys!!

I had LOTS of fun playing around with it yesterday and I have LOTS to learn but even on Auto it's alot of fun :) Cuddly guy

Probably eatin' dirt :)
Gettin' his smiles on :)

Posin' Pretty

A very teething Henry...come on molars!

Pretty Gisele

Busted!

Too Cute not to share...

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This blog could start to get interesting, Folks!

So lately, life with a busy toddler has kept me off of blogger. But, I thought I better document this...

Yesterday, Henry and I had a playdate with some girls from church at Chic-Fil-A. We enjoyed the morning at home, made a quick stop to Wal-Mart and then headed over to the restaurant for lunch. This particular Chic-Fil-A is ALWAYS busy so I drove around a couple of times and realized I should just park in the back of the lot and get the exercise walking. Henry was VERY excited to see his little buddy Riley. They enjoyed laughing at each other while eating across the table and Henry ate VERY well! He LOVES Chic-Fil-A. After we all ate, we decided to let the kids play in the play place! Until recently, we'd never gone in there but on our last trip home, we'd let Henry run around and play in the toddler area to burn some energy. Well, things started off really well. Henry's friend, Riley, is a big climber (already out of his crib) so immediately he took off to climb the tunnels. Henry just watched but continued to play on the ground. I really didn't care if Henry climbed the tunnels...it's all enclosed and thought he might enjoy it. Well, a daredevil, my son is NOT...He followed after Riley and climbed up the steps. He popped his head in the first tunnel but the loud echoes of kids screaming stopped Henry in his tracks and...there was the moment that I knew, he was scared stiff! So that folks is when I, with my 26 week pregnant belly climbed up the kiddy play place to get my son. Oh yes, what a moment that was...ha!

It was time to leave after that...But, the local fire department was there passing out coloring books, crayons, hats, cows, etc. So, before I made it to the door, they handed me all the wonderful goodies...Let's refresh.. I'm holding Henry, have my drink my hand, the fire hat, cow, coloring book, crayons, diaper bag and purse over my shoulder WHEN...a very nice man made a beeline to the door and...handed Henry a balloon! ha! My hands were LOADED and then I get to walk to the back of the parking lot. On the way to the car, in 90+ degree weather, I have to laugh out loud as I think to myself, where am I going to put a new baby?!

Oh boy, things are about to get interesting folks!

:)

After naptime, I really wanted to go to the local Farmer's market but, decided we better just pull out the pool and stay home!

He enjoys filling up the pool by himself...

Watering Gisele
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The room is almost complete!! I've been working all week on sanding and painting his toddler bed which is the LAST thing to go in his room. Everything else is ready to go...today I'll be doing touch ups at nap and then hopefully Kit can assemble the bed this weekend...wahoo!!
Kit made shelves for his room which are simple but I LOVE them, I used the carpet cleaner to shampoo the carpet yesterday so it's all going to be fresh, clean and fun for the little man!
:)

Don't Ask, don't tell (volume 1)

Thankful for Friday!

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad it's Friday!! A few days after vacation are always rough with Henry...he's just exhausted and needs more sleep. He's gotten a lot of sleep over the past couple of days so that's fine...it's just his attitude that needs continual adjusting! ha! I suppose I should cut him some slack, I know I am not as fun as his 10 cousins, 4 aunts, 4 uncles, 2 sets of grandparents and 6 great-grandparents... :)

After all, he is pretty cute!

We are hoping to make the big push this weekend with Henry's BIG boy room! I've been running around town getting a few last minute things and tonight I think we'll hit the hardware store for a few supplies...I would LOVE to being able to post pictures next week of the completed room...we'll see! :)

Memorial Day with Grace's Fam

Okay, I did several posts in a row so you'll just have to keep scrolling down... :)

Tractor Fun!


Wadin' through the corn

Checking out Gpa's Bushwacker

Great Gma Farm

Great Gpa Farm

Granny Great

Uncle Z & Aunt A

Cousins

Enjoying Time with Kit's Family

The Cousins...right now we are tied 3 girls, 3 boys...baby C is the tie breaker in September!


Enjoying the sand box

We loved being able to celebrate Jaxson's 2nd bday while we were home!

Sprinkler Fun!

Grampie, Kit & H

Still not sure what he thinks about Grammie... :)

Papaw, Mamaw & H

Meeting Miss Olivia

We were all excited to meet Miss Olivia for the first time. She is beautiful and Henry looks at her pictures everyday on the computer. This was his first "newborn" encounter and he did surprisingly well! He liked to look at her and became quite concerned whenever she cried. Let's hope he is as helpful with his soon to be sibling!

H very concerned when Olivia was upset

He loved all the dogs...just his size!

Friends and babies

Going in for a kiss...

Flying by...

Last Thursday before we left to go to Indiana, I had my 24 week appt (at 24 weeks Day6). When they checked me in, the nurse handed me my hospital registration packet and the glucola that I will need to drink for my next (28 week) appt. Both Kit and I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going! The appt went well and I got to meet Dr. Moore's new partner. She was nice and we got to hear the heartbeat...strong and in the 150's!!

Here's my 25 week picture...Dad decided to join in on the fun, too! :)

Back Home Again

We made it back home last night ! :). While I'm not sure while I do it to myself at the time, I'm always so glad when we return home that I cleaned the house before we left. Today is the normal after-vacation list of laundry, picking up, putting away, etc.

I have lots of pictures to sort through and sometime I'll get back to this blog :)

We enjoyed getting to spend time with family and friends and had a great trip!!

Trash Talk

(Here is Henry sporting his fake oh-boy-she-has-the-camera-out-again smile)

I wanted to be sure to write this down so I can remember in the future...



Henry is LOVES trash. He loves to pick up trash, throw trash away and is constantly asking if something is "twash, twash"? If he sees anything on our new floors, he'll run over, bend down, pick it up and announce proudly, "TWASH"!! It's probably b/c he sees me obsessing over the flooring now and I let him throw things away, especially if we are cooking or baking to keep him involved. I had to laugh though when the other day I spent extra time wrapping a birthday gift for his friend, Zoe. We are unfortunately going to miss her party this weekend but wanted to run it over before we left town. I took great joy in making it extra pink and frilly and used LOTS of curling ribbon. I loaded up H, the gift and off we went to deliver the package. I looked in my rear view mirror to see Henry tearing off all the curling ribbon and yelling "TWASH!!" Horrified, I was trying to reach behind me and grab it from him but I couldn't get to him. When we arrived at Zoe's house, I tried quickly to repair it before walking up to the door. My once fluffy, fun and frilly package was now crinkled, smashed, without life. We chatted for a while and there was Henry again near the gift this time he ripped off the ribbon for good and since he knows Zoe's house quite well, took the ribbon to the trash can! He proudly walked over to me and announced TWASH! as if he'd saved the gift from being eaten by the curling ribbon.

This is for Cousin Erika :)

Beach Pictures

Here are a few pictures my friend Tate took of Henry while we were on the beach. I know I am biased, but I think he is such a handsome little guy! Thanks, Tate!! :)

Happy Monday...

...from a little boy who is growing up way too fast!

(Photo courtesy of my sister!)

Thank You!!

Thanks Aunt Amy for coming to visit!!

We LOVED having you !!

Thanks to the husbands who helped made it all possible and watching the kiddos!

:)

24 weeks!

My Book Reader!

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This morning I've been doing lots of laundry and putting stuff away. We used this seat as his highchair during our trip and I had yet to put it away. He insisted to have the tray put on and all he wants to do is read! Can't argue with that! :)

We're BAAACK! :)

We had such a great time at Hilton Head! The Lasseter/Cathcart family were terrific hosts and things couldn't have gone smoother! Henry LOVED the beach and really enjoyed it more than I was thinking he would. The weather was gorgeous and there was always a nice breeze so you never felt overly hot...it was just perfect! We got to see dolphins from afar and I personally got to see a sand shark and stingray WAY too close :). I'd never been to Hilton Head before and would totally consider vacationing there again! It's only 4 hours away from us so it wasn't terribly far at all!

We had a great little routine of waking up, eating breakfast and playing at the beach all morning. We'd come back to the house, have lunch and Henry would take a nice, long nap while I enjoyed laying by the pool outside. After naptime, we'd go back to the beach until supper and then get all cleaned up for the evening.

We sure missed Kit though and are really glad to be back home! :)

Only one more week and we get ready to leave again

:)

Sunday in Pictures