Fun, Fun, and a LOT more Fun

We have been having the best Summer. It has been filled with playdates, VBS, birthdays, trips to the lake, and a week in Alabama. Please accept this photo essay to explain our tremendously action filled summertime.

Eliza, one of our sweet neighbors, celebrated her 2nd birthday.

We went to Martin for some pool time with our buddy Aiden. 

But on this day, Thomas was more interested in "wa-la-ler" than swimming.

"Wa-la-ler" is Thomas's "water", which is his latest mastered skill. Drinking water from a bottle; holding it by himself and not spilling a drop.

Aiden and his sweet mommy Nicole LOVED the pool.

To try and beat this sweltering heat, we really Brian installed a pool.  A bright orange, inflatable one! 

That first time we spent more time trying to keep him in the pool.

Brian and I both helped at VBS this year. Does VBS mean alot to you? It does to me; In 1988 at Vacation Bible School I said the Sinner's Prayer and asked Jesus into my heart. 

While Brian and I were painting, sewing, building, and praying Thomas was playing. These girls really LOVE our sweet boy.

 

We enjoyed the petting zoo at the library with our friends Cord and his sweet mommy Leslie.

Cord showed Thomas how to really enjoy a sno-cone.

Can you tell Thomas LOVED the sno-cones? Even the big horse couldn't distract him.

Cord showed Thomas how to feed the horse.

But I couldn't get him to do it.

I'll be back tomorrow to tell you all about our trip to Alabama and more fun activities.

Before It's A Blur...

...I need to tell y'all what's been going on.

When we last left off Brian was going out of town for a golf weekend. So what do you do when your husband's out of town and you and baby boy have no plans? Go shopping of course. Thomas and I spent the entire day in Jackson. When we got home it was a beautiful night. We enjoyed a picnic dinner of grilled cheeses and fruit salad.

I chased Thomas around with the camera and he looked at me like this.

He is all about putting the tops on things these days. Whether its tupperware, a water bottle, or the camera lense.

The next morning I thought Thomas woke up on the wrong side of the bed; fussy, really fussy.  Around 2 p.m. he felt warm, I took his temperature and it was 102.8- insert panic. Brian rushed home eary and I began calling everyone I knew who could advise me on what to do.

I ended up on the phone with our pediatrician in a tone of voice I'm certain she hears often... you know, that "This is so huge the Earth must stop rotating until we can get my child well." tone.

She advised me to increase the dosage of an OTC medicine and meet her Monday morning.  Well, on Sunday Thomas was better so ....  like most semi irresponsible parents we packed Thomas up and went to the lake.

He got SO excited when his Pappaw got onto the boat.

On the boat ride, Thomas couldn't get comfortable. He doesn't like wearing his lifejacket and we just thought he was a little tired.

Most of our ride was spent like this...

When we got back to the cabin his fever was up again to 102. Monday morning we found out Thomas had strep throat. It swept through almost every child in the First Baptist Mother's Day Out program.

He was on Amoxicillon for 10 days and is back to full speed ahead.

Sorry I've taken such a blogging break. We've been incredibly busy enjoying our Summer. I'll be back really soon to tell you about our Memorial Day and all the fun we've been having.

The Prescription

While browsing through the Samford bookstore one day, my Dad picked up this prescription bottle of golf balls for Brian. For years they have sat on a shelf in Brian's office..... until Thomas discovered them.  Dad, I bet you never thought they'd be such a hit with your grandson. They are; the cowboy loves 'em. 

If overdosing is possible, this little boys daddy would need an intervention.

Thank goodness our cleaning helper is coming today. My house looks like it's been burglarized by someone who specializes in complete destruction.

Happy Friday Friends!

On This Day Last Year

15 Months

15 Months and here we are.....

This is what's going on with our little bowl of sugar:

Thomas sleeps consistently from 8-8. Its fantastic, and I'm spoiled rotten.

His breakfast is around 8 and usually consist of a banana and some sugar free oatmeal. Lunch is around 11:30 and allot of times this is a grilled cheese, some applesauce, and a few bites of a green vegetable (he and I usually split a serving size of green beans). Dinner is a little bit of what we are having, but a crowd pleaser is always mac and cheese. 

He has sippy cups of whole milk twice a day and sips on water the rest of the day. Today when I picked him up from Mother's Day Out I found a FULL cup of what smelled like Sunny D. No wonder he's been so eager to get there! 

He's pretty much into side by side play. Thomas doesn't play with his friends as much as beside his friends.

Our little cowboy does sign language for:

-MORE

-FOOD

-MILK

-PLEASE

-YES
-NO 

Loves steering wheels; loves driving things.

Says "Mama", "Dada", "Cheese", "Hello", "Tractor", "Fish", "Cracker", "Matt Matt" - our neighbor, and "Nana"- our neighbor, "Nana" also referring to his most favorite food- the banana.

Can finish counting to 3 when I say 1. It's a start right?

He loves this "SkippyJon Jones" book. While Brian and I sit in the den we can ask, "Thomas can you go get SkippyJon Jones?". He signs "yes" and walks to his room and brings us the book. 

LOVES.HIS.PACI. Seriously, I don't know how I'm going to get it away from him.  I've started leaving in his crib during the day... but I'm telling you, the days get looong folks and the paci just helps all parties involved.

Doesn't enjoy long car rides.

Has started doing so well in the church nursery.

Is looking ALLOT like his Daddy. What do y'all think?

VIRAL 2.0

WOW! WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH THE RINGER, FRIENDS.

Virus 2010 hit at midnight Sunday. It left many in its path, but nothing a few loads of laundry, new toothbrushes, and a little Lysol can't fix.  Being sick, REALLY SICK, sure does make you thankful for your health doesn't it?  Another thing it makes you thankful for are your family and friends who are there to bring fluids, crackers, medicine, and take Thomas for the night. You all have done the Lord's work and we are so grateful for you.

 

This is what is going on outside my house at this very minute. Thomas is enjoying 3 of his favorite things.... His Daddy, riding on the lawnmower ( Damaris, Thomas is wearing ear protection!), and his paci. Oh man, does that boy love a paci.

My friend from G.A. Camp ("Girls in Action"- remember that?) made this post about her Community Bible Study group and I wanted you all to read it. I myself am a C.B.S. drop out. I have no problem admitting, "Hello, my name is Kasey, and I couldn't get my act together to get out of the house."

Cutting The Grass Will Knock You Out

Thomas loves to ride on the mower. Brian cuts the grass and Thomas will ride happily the entire time if we let him. Last Saturday morning Brian brought Thomas in looking like this. He had fallen fast asleep riding the mower with his daddy.

Look how big he his!