Happy Birthday, Nathan!

Here's my birthday boy!

Look at that smile! Such a happy & joyful & funny little boy!!
We are so blessed!!!

My Mother's Day... Delayed

I celebrated Mother's Day this past Sunday, May 16. Our household was sick last Sunday, so we decided to celebrate when we were all feeling better. Thankfully I didn't have to wait too long.

Sunday morning we got an early start. First stop, IHOP where Nathan enjoyed a HUGE breakfast of bananas (he ate a whole one!), pineapple, scrambled eggs, and pancakes!!! I was so happy to see him have his appetite back.

We hit the road at 10:00, and made it to Lake Oconnee around 11:30. We did a quick change into our swimsuits and loaded up the boat with coolers and beach towels and set sail.

Happy Family

P did not like his life jacket, but he did not complain too much. That's probably because Pop Pop let him drive the boat!

We quickly set anchor on "Dog Island." While Mom & I fixed lunch, P swam in the lake with Daddy. He really enjoyed the water. After lunch, P walked the beach with MeMe & me and played in the water and sand. So much fun watching him experience his "firsts."

The rest of our afternoon was spent with P enjoying a nap in MeMe's lap while looking out at the lake from a swing while I took a nap in the cabin. It was a very relaxing way to spend Mother's Day.

Sigh.

P & MeMe spent the day together.

P went to the doctor. He has another ear infection. Sigh. But he now weighs 18 lbs. 4 oz., so he's moved up a little bit in the weight chart. YEAH!!!

After the doctor visit, they dined at IHOP. P ate pasta, peaches, carrots & peas. He then took a nap. (I wish I could take a nap. Sigh.)

A quick trip to The Shop to visit with Uncle Charlie was followed up with a trip to Lowe's. That's where this photo was taken. Look at that adorable little boy. Sigh.

He's now on his way back to school so he can play with his friends & eat his yummy snack of yogurt & grapefruit. (I wish I could play with my friends & P right about now. Sigh.)

At least it's Friday & I can all those things tomorrow & Sunday. YEAH!!!

Baby Steps

P took his first steps Saturday evening!! His first steps were to me. Awwww, how sweet!

P went on to show off his new skills Sunday morning when he walked to MeMe & then Daddy.

And no, we don't have video. We may have a photo on Arden's camera, and if we do, I'll share it.

Standing Around

Here's P practicing his stand!

Sweet Curls

Look at this sweet boy's sweet curls!

Paper Eater

P at the doctor's office earlier today.
What can we say? The boy likes paper!

Weekend Fun

Last Weekend

Saturday morning MeMe and I took P shopping at Target. And like a big boy, P stood in the shopping cart the whole time. He held on the sides and the back of the front seat like a pro. That afternoon Nathan had his first playdate. John, a boy from P's daycare class, joined us the the park for some swing action.

Sunday was Family Day. We went to the Zoo. (I'll post pictures later.) That was fun for all. We are thinking about getting a family pass. P was more into people-watching than animal-watching, so we think we'll wait on the family pass for a while.

This Weekend

Dressed in his Easter outfit (a gift from Grandma), P will meet the Easter Bunny Saturday. Mom & I are taking him to Arbor Place Mall to see Peter Cottontail, and then we'll enjoy an afternoon of shopping & lunching.

Sunday's plans are unplanned, but I'm sure we'll find something to do. We always do.

Ready for Spring

I am soooo ready for Spring. I think my new blog reflects this. What do you think?

Swinging

I found this swing for Peanut at a consignment sale last Fall. Yesterday was the perfect time to get Todd to hang it. As you can tell, P enjoyed it!