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!