The Loveliest Village on the Plains

Jack made his first trip to Auburn last weekend! He had a great time. He, Daddy and Dado stayed at the tailgate while Mimi and Mommy went to the game. We don't really need to talk about the game. But the tailgate was fun and it was great to be back on campus!

Toomer's! 

Jack's Birthday Party

Jack had a great birthday party! Thanks to all of the family and friends that came to celebrate the first year of his life!! The cake was probably his favorite part...

One Year Old

Jack is ONE YEAR OLD!

Our friend Meredith took some pictures of Jack last weekend! I can't believe this little guy is one year old. He had a great birthday! His birthday was Monday so Daddy took the day off and we played all day! We started with a good breakfast of pancakes and eggs. Then we played with the birthday balloons Mommy got for him. We tried to go swimming but the fun pool at the Y was closed. Maybe next year! Then off to Chuy's to celebrate Tex Mex style :) 

Thursday we went to the doctor for our one year appointment. He weighed 18 pounds 14 ounces (5th percentile) and was 29.13 inches long (25th percentile). The doctor said he is doing great and is one of the cutest babies ever - which I'm sure he has never said this to any other baby;). He can say mama, dada, hi (and hey), and bye bye. I don't think those are new since last month.  He loves to say hi to people until they say it back. This usually ends with him yelling at them if they do not immediately respond. He has found a little spot in the kitchen where he "hides". If you ask him if he is funny he will throw his head back and say "hahaha". He loves frozen yogurt. He gives big open mouth kisses. He loves water so the kiddie pool or the Y are becoming a bigger part of the routine. And he likes looking for Newman if he is in a different room or chasing him around the house (this is not Newman's favorite activity). 

Mommy and Daddy love you, Jack! Happy Birthday!!

Eleven Months Old

Jack turned 11 months old last week! It's hard to believe that in less than a month we will be celebrating his first birthday. This has been one fast year! Jack is walking everywhere now. He will crawl if he wants to get to another room quickly but mostly he walks from place to place. He is saying "Hi" and "Bye Bye" to everyone he sees. He plays peek-a-boo all the time, has developed a love for Curious George and loves to grab Newman as he is walking around (which Newman does not enjoy). 

Jack's dedication was last weekend at the church. His little outfit was worn by Uncle William and Uncle Huston. 

 This one is a little blurry but he is so cute even if he's blurry :)

Walking!

I mentioned in Jack's monthly post that he has started walking a little. Here is a short video I took today. He has done one or two longer walks but this is a pretty good one!

We are so proud of him!!

Ten Months Old

 It has been a busy month for Jack! He went on his first boat ride, took a trip to the zoo, went swimming for the first time, and participated in his first Relay for Life (although he didn't quite make it all night). This summer is going to be lots of fun. This month he has also taken his first steps! So far he is just brave enough to let go of the ottoman or his little table toy and take a couple of steps toward Mommy or Daddy. But yesterday morning he took about four or five steps in a row. It think it won't be long before we are chasing him around the house! He can also say ba-ba (bye-bye) to Daddy when he leaves for work or when FaceTime is over with Mimi and Dado. He says it to everyone so I don't think he has quite figured out that he should only say it when someone is leaving. He's getting close though. He still says mama and dada but those are few and far between.

This was Jack's first boat ride. He was so mesmerized by the water that he fell sound asleep for the second half of the ride. Dado let Jack be his co-captain before he fell asleep. He did not like the life jacket but he did like riding with Dado!

Playing in the kiddie pool with Daddy

 We also took a trip to the zoo one Sunday afternoon. Here is Jack waving to the elephant and thinking about petting a baby goat.

 First pool day at the YMCA

 Playing with Eli at Relay for Life. Their t-shirts say "We wear teal for Jill". Teal ribbons represent ovarian cancer. Jill's team won the Most Spirit Award and The Most Money Raised By A Rookie Team Award! Go Team Jill!

Since this guy decided he wanted to be at the bottom of the growth chart we got to go to the doctor this afternoon for a weight check. He weighed 17 pounds 5 ounces (roughly the 3rd-5th percentile). But our pediatrician isn't worried and says he may jump up on the growth chart later. Right now we have a healthy little boy who spent the whole time we were at the doctor's office smiling and waving at everyone!

Mother's Day

My first official Mother's Day was great! I woke up to cards from both of my babies (Jack and Newman) had lunch at Local Taco, an afternoon snack at Sweet CiCi's and pizza for dinner. It was raining so that limited our outdoor activities. Just a quick picture on the porch and a relaxing day with some great food.

Happy Mother's Day to our moms!! We love you!

Nine Months Old

Nine months old. It's going too fast! This month we have celebrated Uncle Huston's graduation, Uncle William's move to Birmingham, several Summerville family birthdays and my first Mother's Day. It has been a busy month! Jack loves to crawl now and cruise around the furniture especially to the kitchen where he can play on Newman's bed or with the baking sheets on the bottom shelf. He loves for Daddy to hold his hands so he can walk around the house. He can't wait to walk on his own! We went to the doctor today and he weighed 16 pounds 15 ounces (5th percentile) and 27.88 inches (slightly below the 50th percentile). We were hoping for a little bit more weigh gain but we are going back in a month to check that. But overall Dr. Leeper was very pleased! He is such a sweet boy little boy!!

 Mother's Day Fun!

 Making Jack laugh.

 Newman didn't really want his picture taken.

 Walking around with Daddy.

 Happy Graduation, Uncle Huston! War Eagle!

Eight Months Old

This cutie is eight months old today!! This month he has learned to crawl and is getting faster and faster. He is also talking up a storm. Lots of ba-ba-ba and a little bit of ma-ma (which is exciting for Mommy!).  I don't think he associates mama with me yet but I'm working on it :) He loves pulling up and playing on his table. I love his cute face!

Team Emmett 5K

Last Saturday, Mom and I ran the Team Emmett 5K! It was my first race and mom's third (she has done one other 5K and a HALF MARATHON). I'm really behind. It was tough for two people who had not trained but we did it. Our time was 37 minutes 43 seconds. The closest we came to winning was the raffle I won. Sweet CiCi's!! It was really fun so we plan on doing it again next year and beating our time! Thanks for running with me, Mom!

We have a crawler!

Someone started crawling! We noticed him moving a little in his crib last night and this morning he did it! We were FaceTiming with Mimi and Dado and he just had to crawl closer to the screen to talk to them! Here is a video from later. It's not a very far distance so I'll try to get a better video later. What a big boy! Oh and I don't think you can hear Newman in the video but Jack heard him walking around downstairs. He likes to yell at him. 

Family Fun at the Lake!

Saturday, our fun Nashville family was heading down to Florence to hang out at the lake. We didn't want to be left out so we headed that way too. Eddie, Betty Kay, Susan and Sarah piled in the minivan with Jonah (4), Sims (1) and Geneva (almost 2 months). I have no idea if their trip was fun in the car but I know that it was fun once they got to the lake! Things started off with some bubble fun. Betty Kay found the best toy that made ENORMOUS bubbles. It was a hit with everyone! Sims loved the bucket of bubbles.

After the bubbles there was a little fishing. Jonah was the winner with FIVE fish! Charlie, Parkhurst and Rosemary were great fishermen as well! But before you can go fishing you need to find your bait! 

Jonah fishing with Drewsky!

 Good one Parkhurst!

 Supervising...

 Having fun fishing with Nan.

 Helping Rosemary keep an eye on her bobber.

 Great job Charlie!

More fun with toy airplanes! (Here is Parke with his mini-me, Charlie)

I'm so glad we decided to go this weekend. Everyone had so much fun! I CAN'T WAIT to do it again!

Oh and thanks to Betty Kay for the pictures!

Fun at the Zoo

Last week we had a fun trip to the zoo with the Addisons! Jack and his best friend Aidan had a great time. It was VERY warm so it was nice to walk under the shaded paths and look at all of the animals. Joe and I decided to get a family membership so we will definitely be making more trips. 

Here is Jack, looking so excited to be spending time with his best friend. Aidan just wants to know who this baby is.

Animals!

 I feel like these were in a fight.

Mommy and Jack in front of the red panda. The panda didn't really cooperate for the photo.

The group minus Brandon who was our photographer. 

I'll try to get more pictures of better animals next time. Apparently, there are Friday night"Zoovies" at the zoo. They play fun movies like Ice Age or Rio, have games, music and you get to be in the zoo after hours! I don't think Jack would like it this year so I hope they keep doing it so we can try it next year!