Family Vacation 2013

This past week, our family of three was blessed with a whole week to spend together! We started the week in Augusta, GA where we got to visit with some of our dearest friends! David also got to participate in MedWar for the fourth year! (a medical wilderness race involving running, biking, boating and swimming, along with answering medical questions and scenarios along the way) David has really enjoyed participating in this event each year! Their studly team of 4 placed FIRST for the second time in row!! Go guys go!! 

Andrew is ready for the trip!

Breakfast with Laura, Hope and Jediah! What a great morning!!

The boys are ready to go cheer on their dads at the finish line!

Friendly playing while waiting for their dads.

Andrew found a new fun toy! We've got to get him some legos!!

Sweet, precious Jediah!!

And he's back!! Yay!!

The winning team!

Andrew visiting with his girlfriends from church! So great to see all of you!!

From Augusta, we packed our car and headed to my in-laws lake house in Leesburg, AL. We had such a wonderful week together! We got to go on hikes, play by the water, nap, read, catch up on Downton Abbey, grill out, and spend time as a family. We enjoyed the peace and quiet along with spending time in God's beautiful creation. 

Just a pretty scene we drove by and decided to stop to take some pictures.

By big boy!

Daddy time!

Love this boy!

On to a picnic by the river with this cool cat!

Ready for our hike!

Wow! What incredible scenery! 

My boys!

Someone is one happy camper!

Swinging by the lake.

So peaceful!

Andrew having fun on the car!

Play time!

We did this just about every day!

Baths in the sink! hehe

Rain, rain, Go Away!!

Hey buddy!

Our one night out on the town- Top O' the River!

Andrew enjoying the scenery!

Pawpaw got to come visit for a few days!! I absolutely LOVE this picture! Sharing their love of fishing with the next generation!

Pawpaw taught Andrew his new favorite activity- rolling a tennis ball!

Time for some water fun! 

Safety first!

First time on jet ski.

Yay!!

Had to have some fun on PawPaw's tractor!

So comfortable up there!

Playing in the water!

Our trip ended with a celebration of Kyler and Allison's wedding in Rome! Look who we got to see!

Andrew loving on his Aunt Ellen!

What an incredible week! So thankful for the time we got to spend with our dear friends and family, for my in-laws allowing us to spend the week in their house and for God opening our eyes to His mighty power and love. We are truly blessed! 

Easter 2013

Andrew's Easter goodies!

Andrew loved the Easter eggs!

We had to read one of his new bunny books from Gran!! Andrew is sporting his new hat for warmer weather!

Easter Sunday!

My little bunny!

Such the big boy!!

Andrew and his Easter goodies!

Daddy and son!

Such a precious smile!!! :)

Happy Easter from our family to yours!!

9 Months Old!

My little boy is officially 9 months old! I'm not too sure how long I can use "my little boy" because for some reason, he has seemed so big to me the past few weeks! I guess it started with our visit to the doctor this last week. Andrew had his 9 month check up. We found out he weights 20 lbs (50th-60th percentile) and 30 in. long (90th percentile). In case you read over that too quickly, I have a child in the 90th percentile for height! Who would have thought that?! Andrew was also given the go to eat many soft table foods and since then, he has gone to town! His new favorite foods include avocado, beans (any type), cheerios, pancakes and applesauce. He pretty much wants a bite of anything I am eating!! He is doing so well picking up objects with his fore finger and thumb. Yay for fine motor skills!!

Speaking of motor skills, Andrew still has not found the desire to belly crawl or crawl just yet. He is pro at sitting up while playing with toys, jumping in his jumperoo and sitting in one spot while watching Sesame Street. As you can see, he is just fine being content in one place right now (as many of you are thinking, enjoy that while it lasts!).  Andrew has also learned the new world of standing up. He is learning how to pull himself up on furniture and walking toys. Once he's up, he loves it but isn't too sure how to get back down. He mainly does this with the assistance of others. I am thinking my world is about to change!!

Andrew continues to bring a smile to our faces continually! He wakes up in the happiest mood (morning person like his mommy) and makes us laugh with his new language and expressions. He is babbling like crazy "mama mama" and "dada dada" but still not sure who momma and daddy truly are. Andrew has also learned about strangers and tends to want his mommy quite a lot these days! He continues to be connected to his blue blanket and paci. We typically only gets these items when he is napping or in the car. We never leave home without them! Andrew is continuing to sleep very well! He normally goes to bed around 8:30 p.m. and gets up around 7 a.m.. He has a morning nap around 9 or so and an afternoon nap around 2. So proud of him for sleeping so well! 

Andrew and I very excited about next month because Daddy has weekends off in April!! Yay!! Normal working hours?! What is that?! We hope to go enjoy many of the fun attractions Nashville has to offer. I can see many zoo visits, park adventures, picnics and new restaurant outings in our future! We have loved watching Andrew grow and look forward to see what God has in store for us next month!

Good morning world!

Watching our new favorite tv show, Sesame Street.

Yay for avocados!

Sleeping angel!

Andrew's new trick. He is pretty much a pro at this now!

One of our FAVORITE times of the day!! 

Mr. Big Boy sitting at the table!

Snuggles with mommy!

True joy!

Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss - One of Andrew's favorites!

Look what I can do! (Don't worry, he can't quite do this alone yet.)

Andrew with his buddy Henry that stays with us a few days throughout the week!

Look at him!

Zoo day!

Go Andrew!

We love car rides!

Someone loves black beans!!

Not feeling too good this day!

Mr. Cool Guy!

One worn out little boy!

Look at him!!

9 month old celebration at Moe's with mommy!

This daddy loves spending time with his son!! (I am so thankful for this!!)

My happy family of 3 enjoying some time at Radnor Lake.

See you next month!