Trying To Crawl

After Weston's afternoon nap, I walked in to find him laying on his tummy and working on his crawling skills. Today, he discovered how to get up on his knees and rock back and forth. It was hysterical! He was so proud of himself, grinning from ear to ear. I felt like he had just done something extraordinary, too! He was full of himself the rest of the afternoon. Make sure you check out the video.

Trip to San Antonio

Remembering the Alamo

People-watching at the Riverwalk

On top of the Tower of the Americas

With mommy in the Q room

Valentine's Day Dinner with my 2 Valentines

Playing with Daddy is so much fun!

In the Sit & Step "Dirty" & Rebecca loaned us.

He loved it!!!

When Grandy & Mimi dropped us off at the

Memphis airport

Before checking in

On my first plane ride

In the cockpit with the Captain...locating all

the important buttons & the throttle.

Sitting in the Captain's seat...hmm..."How do

I fly this thing?"

Weston & I just returned from a trip to San Antonio. He tolerated air travel pretty well. Each time, he would get fussy for a little bit, then fall asleep to the noise of the engine. I took his picture in the cockpit with the pilot so he could remember his first flight. He also wanted to "remember the Alamo", so we took him there on our way to the Riverwalk. He had a blast watching all the people and boats go by. We also went to the top of the Tower of the Americas and had dinner at the Chart House restaurant. He enjoyed looking out the big windows & it was such a cool view of the city. Will has been going to Oak Hills Church where Max Lucado is pastor, so we went there the Sunday before last. The sermon series right now is The Story from his book (same title). We really enjoyed listening to him. Weston & I had so much fun in San Antonio, and we can't wait to go back.

Minutes after take-off

Hanging Around the House

Giggling with Grandy & Mimi

Look, mom! No hands!
(Standing against the ottoman)



Weston LOVES playing with his feet

His rock climbing wall:)

Enjoying the swing

It was nice outside yesterday...around 70 degrees, so we played on the swingset. Mimi pushed Weston in the baby swing while I documented his first time playing outside. He didn't really like the sun in his eyes, though. I finally took a couple of pictures of our new house for our SC friends to see...we'd love for you to come visit!

Staying Busy

Somebody hated shopping with the girls and is
in need of some "man" time with Daddy

Much happier when we got home!

Ivey Kate & Weston

Chicks Dig Me

We've had a busy week, so far. On Sunday, we went to watch the Superbowl at the Brands' house. Weston and Ivey Kate became friends. On Monday, we ran errands all afternoon with Mimi. Weston was crying at Hobby Lobby until I put several long-stem silk daisies in his hands. He was holding them in his fist like they were balloons, and he had the biggest smile on his face as he looked up at them. I wish I had my camera! Tuesday, we went to lunch with Susannah & Corinne Pace. Today, we took BOTH dogs to the vet. Mimi tagged along for some much needed help. Our new vet's name is Stephen King...remember Pet Cemetery! Weston has been working on some new tricks--pulling himself up to a sitting position. He took his bath sitting up tonight, and he was so proud of himself. He is learning to expect an applause for each of these new tricks. We miss you Daddy and can't wait to see you soon!

Sitting Up Take 1

Sitting Up Take 2

What a Workout

Weston in his Jumpster

He jumped till he could jump no more!

Weston & his friend Maggie

Yesterday, the Teething Fairy visited our house. Weston cried so hard and appeared to be in a lot of pain. So much for the quiet evening I had planned to watch a movie and read from a new book! Well, after about an hour and a half (and pharmaceutical intervention), the crying stopped and happy baby returned. I put him in his Jumpster for a little bit and got some good video clips for Will. Weston jumped so hard that he wore himself out! He was sleeping so hard that he didn't even wake up when I moved him to the crib. Today, we joined some of our friends at the mall playground. I took a picture of Maggie Oxford (John & Emily's little girl) with Weston. Weston was ready for a nap, but Maggie was ready to play!

Growing Up Too Fast

Weston turned six months old this week. He went to the doctor for shots and a checkup on Thursday. Weston weighed 14 pounds and 2 ounces. He was 26 1/4 inches long. He is long and lean! Will & I are excited that he doubled his birth weight (and then some) by 6 months. I read that babies typically do that. We weren't sure he was going to make it! He loves to eat, though. He hasn't turned anything away yet...even peas, green beans, prunes, or sweet potatoes (which I detest). He is getting used to drinking from a sippie cup, and he loves it! I love it, because I don't have to hold it for him! But...in my opinion, he is growing up too fast. Time has really flown by and he'll be leaving for college soon!! Go DAWGS! (Mississippi State or Georgia, which DAWGS will it be?)

I love the little noises he makes as he enjoys his juice!

Homeless for the Holidays

Grandma didn't get run over...
by this reindeer!

At Tishomingo

My brother Brian &
nephew Andrew

Andrew hugging Weston

Mimi & Grandy with their Grandsons

Rachel, Weston, & Me

Sweet Aunt Rachel

My Boys

Santa Baby with Aunt Marzelle

Grandy passing out presents

"Standing" by the Christmas Tree

With Aunt Abs on New Year's Day

Well...where do we begin? We left our house in Sumter, SC, on December 9th. We stayed in our friends' condo for a few nights before leaving Sumter (sadly) on December 12th. We drove straight to Tupelo, MS, to crash with my parents. We took a day trip to Tishomingo State Park, where my brother and his family had a cabin. My friend Rachel drove up from Southaven to meet Weston. (She and Dustin got engaged over Christmas!) Will & I hung out in Tupelo through Christmas Eve, and then traveled to Fayetteville, GA, on Christmas day to be with the Parrotts. We returned from Georgia and closed on our new house on December 29th. Our furniture and household goods arrived on the 30th. We put the house together in "While You Were Out" fashion, just in time for Brent & Abby to spend New Year's Eve with us! We love our new house and I am so thankful that we are no longer "homeless". I need a little stability, even if just for a few weeks. So, Will & I have decided that I should just commute back and forth to San Antonio for several weeks at a time. We'll fly Southwest and maybe Weston can get his first set of wings!