The Ealy's

Snow Days

2010-02-01T05:55:00.000-08:00

We have had sooo much fun these last few days being snowed-in. My schedule worked out perfectly that I have been off and the four of us have had 100%, undistracted family time. Thanks Mimi and Pap for our snow sleds and boots! Luke loved the snow! Hudson...not so much. Most of these pictures are taken from the front window, which was Hudson's favorite place...watching all the fun from the warmth and comfort of the indoors!

"Dad, can we go down just one more time?

I so wonder what all was said between Newt and Luke while they were sitting on the hill...

If Luke sledded down our front hill once, he did 100 times...no fear!

Hudson was frozen, he didn't budge from this stance until he fell and busted his lip on the ice...poor little buddy!

Notice Hudson still frozen in the background

Neighbors came from far and wide to use us for our ski slopes

HAPPINESS!

Bryce and Hudson...we had so much fun at the Ropers' on one of our snowed-in nights!

This pretty much sums up what we did when we were not playing in the snow

"What did I do to deserve this?"

Randy and Ralphie

More Teague Pictures

2009-07-25T04:40:00.001-07:00

Teague has had a great first week. He has only dropped 3 ounces, weighing 7# 8 oz at his 4 day check up. He is doing everything he is supposed to be doing now: peeing, pooping and sleeping. He does have adequate awake time from 10pm-1am:) He finally received a middle name before leaving the hospital: Teague Minton Smith. Enjoy the pictures...

I love being an aunt to this sweet baby!

Gotta love these legs!

If you are wondering where the pictures are of Luke and Hudson with their new cousin, Hudson came down with Hand, Foot, Mouth (sorry Bryce) the day before Teague was born, so we are laying low for a while:(

Marci is doing great, she was showered with regular clothes on and makeup when I went to see her yesterday. Does not look like she had a baby six days ago at all!

Teague Is Here!

2009-07-19T18:52:00.000-07:00

Yah! Teague ? Smith is here. No, he does not have a middle name yet! He is the sweetest little thing. He was born at 7:31 this morning weighing 7# 11 1/2 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long.

Marci called at 12:30 and said they were on their way to the hospital. Mom was conveniently in town for the shower at church that Marci was supposed to have today. It is amazing how easy it is to wake up when a baby is on the way. Here are Mom and I (a little bit excited) outside Marci and Chad's door at 2:00 AM.

The anesthesia nurse who Marci became REAL close with.

Pap pretending to analyze the monitor

"I'm a 10!"

Sweet Baby Teague

(He had better coloring, my camera just did not do so well behind the glass.)

Dr. Triggs checking him out

Daddy's little boy

Marci looked great, showing the rest of us up.

The Smith Family

Trying to get a burp

Teague and Mimi will get lots of bonding time this week:)

More pictures to come!

4th of July, 2009

2009-07-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

Luke and Nathan loved the sparklers. Luke did not love the big fireworks so much. He did branch out and stand in the garage during the firework show as opposed to staying inside.

We did a lot of sitting in the garage watching the storm.

Here's part of the crew waiting out the storm. Classy, huh?

Nathan, Courtney and Luke playing in the sprinkler after mom's "Water Park" had some technical difficulties.

We love you Uncle Mark!

Grant enjoying some time under the tree.

Tammie and Dad

Chad, Marci (and Teague)

The guys working on the washer pit.

Rebekah, Pap and Hudson

The whole crew under the tree. We had so much fun, can't wait til next year!

3rd of July

2009-07-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

In my family, we celebrate the 4th of July as well as the 3rd of July. We all go to Adam and Carol Ann's on the 3rd for bar-b-que and fireworks. We always eat a lot, laugh a lot and get ready for another great night together on the 4th.

Thanks Pap

2009-07-11T13:24:00.000-07:00

Pap, thought you might enjoy a picture of the boys modeling their new LSU baseball national championship T-Shirts. Luke had to wear his football pants and helmet. Hudson wanted the helmet so I tried to get away with putting another hat on him...You can tell in the picture he wasn't buying it. (The second picture is of Luke on the baseball field after one of Newt's softball games.)

Marci's Shower

2009-07-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

Nancy (Chad's mom), Marci, Me and Mom

The Grandmothers

Teague is almost here! August 2nd is just around the corner. Marci has had some showers. Here is one at Misty's house that Misty, Emily and Julie hosted. The food was great and it was so nice for Marci to have all of her good friends in one room.

Random Summer Pics

2009-07-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

First Day of Summer School

2009-07-06T14:36:00.000-07:00

Luke and Hudson are in Mother's Day Out 2 days a week this summer. This is Hudson's first time to go. I was more than hesitant to start him but he has done great. He goes straight in his class in the morning and doesn't look back. Luke loves his new teacher Mrs. Sandra. She is so sweet. He was the only boy for a couple weeks but recently got some male companionship. They love their classes and teachers!

Luke Is Potty Trained!

2009-04-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

After much bribery, prayer and anticipation, Luke is finally potty trained!!! He did #2 last Wed (April 22) for the first time at 3 1/2 years old. We are sooo... proud of him. We had 2 babies in diapers for over a year. Now the potty training madness is over! He got to go to Wal-Mart and pick out whatever he wanted. He selected a $4 bat and ball:) Here he is calling everyone with the good news...he even looks older now with his shorts sagging below his Diego under ware line.

A Few Attempts At a "Brothers" Picture

2009-04-22T14:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter!

2009-04-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of pictures from Easter morning. Where are the sweet pictures of the boys in their Easter outfits? I didn't take any. I was a little distracted when I found Hudson playing in toilet water when we were trying to get out the door. I had to strip him down, bathe him again, and find and iron another outfit. With all that said, they really did look cute and Hudson did not mind having to go to Plan B at all.

Hudson's First Birthday!

2009-04-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

These are the only pictures I got of the birthday party before my camera battery ran out...great timing. Any good mother would have had extra batteries, not me! Hudson had a fun, low key, first birthday party at home. He got a Zoo membership from Grandmother and Stride Rite gift cards from Mimi, Pap, Marci and Chad...exactly what Hudson asked for! He also got a Tonka truck from Katie and a bird house with stuffed birds from GrandBob and Frances...Luke loved the truck and bird house!

What is Hudson up to these days? He walking everywhere! He started walking on the day before his birthday, while I was at work:( Climbing on everything. He points to a light and says "ight." Also says "ba" (ball) and "Dadadadada." He has slept through the night every night since the tubes, yea! Although a LARGE handful, he is still the happiest baby ever!

Hudson's Ear Tubes

2009-03-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

Hudson got tubes in his ears this morning. After about 10 ear infections, Dr. Godfrey said it was time to move on to tubes. We woke Hudson up at 6:15, put him in the car, arrived at the surgery center at 6:45, did paper work, they took Hudson back at 8:05, we were called back to see him in the recovery room at 8:15, and were on our way home at 8:30. It was so fast and easy. He wasn't hesitant at all to go with the OR nurse. I did not cry, but it did feel odd handing him over to her. While we were in the waiting room Mark Fry, from church, came by to see us and bring donuts. How thoughtful! When they called us back to see him in recovery I walked into the room to see the nurse holding him and giving him a juice bottle. (He had not had anything to eat or drink since the night before.) He heard my voice, turned in my direction, but could not focus on my face because he was so loopy from the anesthesia. Pitiful! After eating (ALOT) and playing when we got home, he is now sleeping soundly. I am so glad we have this behind us and look forward to a well baby this spring and summer.

In the car at 6:15 AM wondering what in the world we were doing.

On his bed before surgery. Notice the arm band on his ankle and the big smile behind the paci. I was holding his hand so he wouldn't dive off the bed. The nurse gave him the teddy bear:)

As you can see, he was very happy this morning.

On the way home. He still couldn't make eye contact with me:(

Grandmother came over EARLY this morning to be with Luke. They made this welcome home card and had a present (fruit puffs) for brother.

Last night I was explaining to Luke that we were going to take Hudson to see Dr. Cate early in the morning to fix his ears and that when he wakes up Grandmother would be there with him. Well, the selective listener that he is, all he heard was that Daddy, Mommy and Hudson were leaving him in the middle of the night. He said with a shaky voice and tears forming, "But you can't leave me here all by myself." Sad, sad, sad! I reminded him that Grandmother was coming and he knows that she always has treats for him in her "Mary Poppins Bag." That made him happy. I was home in time to take him to school this morning. He held onto me and cried. He NEVER does that. I felt terrible because I know it was a weird morning for him. I almost took him home with me but I knew Hudson might need the alone time to recover. I never have been the mom that stays and coddles a crying child. Not that I don't love them but they are always fine as soon as I am around the corner. AND, if I were to make a huge deal about it, he might decide to make a habit of it. However, I did feel bad this morning, so this afternoon is going to be all about Luke.

Hudson 11 Month Pictures

2009-03-26T11:40:00.000-07:00

These pictures are in reverse order. This is a picture of Hudson after he worked very hard to get on the couch all by himself.

Almost there

So proud...

Where's Hudson? A question I ask often these days. I can't turn my back for a second or he is climbing into something he shouldn't.

Here they had been playing under the bed. Hudson actually showed Luke this trick. As wild as Luke is, he was never a very curious or creative explorer. Hudson is a total different story.

At 11 months, Hudson is an extremely active child. He is into everything. I just don't remember Luke being this BUSY! Not walking yet but is getting very close. He took a couple steps to Katie the other night. (That a boy to take his first steps toward a pretty blond!) Just because he is not walking does not mean that he isn't getting exactly where he wants to be. He is still a very good baby. He is letting himself be known a bit more now. He does not have any tolerance for Luke taking toys away or being too rough. It is usually partly his fault for being a little sensitive although I do get onto Luke a lot for wrestling with his baby brother.

Greenback

2009-03-26T11:31:00.001-07:00

A month ago we went to Greenback to visit Newt's Uncle Jim and Aunt Evelyn. The only pictures that I got were these of the big boys playing on the tractor.

Hudson 10 Month Pictures

2009-03-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

I have been terrible about posting. I am finally getting 10 month pictures on now that he is almost 12 months! He really started getting around well at 10 months. (Little did I know then that he was only getting started.)

Marci and Chad are having a...

2009-03-05T08:04:00.000-08:00

BOY!

Two more and we'll have a basketball team! (That will be up to Marci)

Thank Goodness for Friends!

2009-01-29T12:06:00.000-08:00

Winter is REALLY dragging out! Tracy and Holly and their kids came over to play yesterday...it was so good for them all to play and get some energy out. Hudson was even entertained by the madness. We thought that we were gonna get snowed-in but it only snow for a half hour or so...the kids had fun and played so good together. We have had so much sickness that we haven't been able to play with friends much lately.

Hudson (in the floor), Luke, Addy, Virginia, Henry and Bryce...eating popcorn and watching Rudolph, yes, Rudolph. I told them that they could only watch it for a little while because we have all had our limits on TV lately.

Sweet Bryce

Luke and Hudson fell asleep today on the way home from Murfreesboro. And, yes, I got them both in bed and am having a few quiet minutes:-)

Hudson's 9 Month Pictures

2009-01-22T13:15:00.001-08:00

Small glimpse of what twins would be like...no thanks!

We have been having to do breathing treatments pretty often. He does pretty good but is starting to decide he doesn't like it as much.

Hudson's 9 month info:

24 pounds, 3 ounces (85%)

30 inches (90%)

head 18 inches (75%)

eating only tablefood

cheerios are his favorite to feed himself

cruising on furniture

standing alone for 10 seconds

starting to cry for me when I leave the room

still loving bathtime
has now had 4 ear infections...will he ever sleep through the night consistantly?
waving and saying bye-bye

New Year's Eve '08

2009-01-22T12:55:00.001-08:00

We had a great time on New Year's Eve with the Byerly's, Church's, Huddleston's and Rosenblum's. We did not stay up until midnight. The kids all came in their pj's and everyone went home at bedtime. My how times have changed!!!

Hudson's 8 Month Pictures

2009-01-22T12:37:00.001-08:00

Not many pictures of Hudson at 8 months old that aren't already on the Christmas posts.

8 month info:

eating mainly tablefood

23 pounds

having ear infections, so not sleeping well

pulling up on everything

4 teeth (2 on top, 2 on bottom)

loves the bathtub

Day After Christmas

2008-12-27T20:25:00.001-08:00

After spending Christmas night in Murfreesboro, Newt's dad and Frances came from Atlanta. We had another great time with them. I did start to slack on taking pictures...these are the only ones I took that day.

Luke opening his bag of horse figures.

Hudson got his own stuffed animal. Luke loves his animals and they are off limits for Hudson to play with. So Hudson needed his own. Of course Luke told me later that it was his. Poor Hudson will never have anything for himself.

Christmas Day in Murfreesboro

2008-12-27T20:04:00.000-08:00

After breakfast in Milan on Christmas morning, we loaded up and went to Newt's mom's house in Murfreesboro. We had a relaxing time and ate even more great food.

Hudson was such a trooper throughout all of the festivities and crashed in Grandmother's arms.

Luke couldn't get past his fascination with Grandmother's stocking to see what was inside.

Socks!!!

This train set was Newt's when he was little. We couldn't believe that he was letting Hudson sit in the middle of it. We really couldn't believe that Hudson was sitting still and only watching Luke play. Hudson is into EVERYTHING these days.

Christmas Morning...Santa

2008-12-27T19:46:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning we woke up at 6:00. My dad always wakes us up early "I won't let the sun come up on this Christmas." He says this every year. Luke was thrilled by his presents from Santa. After we play with our new toys we have a LARGE Christmas breakfast...yum!

Christmas Eve in Milan

2008-12-27T18:32:00.001-08:00

We spent Christmas Eve in Milan. I guess that is becoming our tradition for Santa to come to Mimi and Pap's house. We have lots of fun... never a dull moment with my family.

Luke got to go to work with Pap at the Bank. It was blue jean day. Luke was sooo excited! Notice the brief case. Inside were crayons, snacks, books and diapers...what a "big boy."

I had the bright idea to finish a blanket that I started about 15 years ago...seriously. My grandmother taught me how to crochet during an ice storm when we were inside for a few days. So, I decided to finish this blanket on the 23rd. When we got to Milan I had to sneak around to get Grandmother to help me with the trim. I finished it and I think Marci was surprised with it.

Newt looks slightly stressed in this picture...where is the mother and why is she not helping out?

This is Luke and Hudson with my 1st cousins, Nathan and Courtney.

Sibling shot

Mimi and her boys. Hudson got this glow worm and loved it. He fell asleep in Mimi's lap even with all of the commotion.

My aunt Carol Ann, Mom, Marci, Me and Courtney. All of the girls except for Grandmother.

Congratulations Marci & Chad!

2008-12-19T10:53:00.001-08:00

Marci and Chad are expecting their 1st baby on August 2nd, 2009! We are all so excited about this new baby. I tried to upload her ultrasound picture from today, but blogger wouldn't let me. I assure you it was a beautiful peanut!

Tagged...

2008-12-08T14:20:00.001-08:00

This is for you Tracy. 4th folder, 4th picture. Hudson is maybe 3 months pushing up. I now tag Cristie B., Kim W., Julie Adcox Davis (because I also want wedding pics) and Whitney:)

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-12-08T13:51:00.000-08:00

We have become big fans of dominos.

Hudson always gets in a trance when my grandmother holds him. He is never this still with anyone else. Sweet.

The dreaded family photo that mom wanted for a Christmas card.

Cousins: Me, Rebekah, Marci and Sydney

Luke setting the breakfast table for Thanksgiving dinner. He did not come out of that jersey all weekend.

Happy 3rd Birthday Luke (and Hudson's 7th month)

2008-12-08T11:45:00.000-08:00

I hate that this picture came up first because these p.j.'s are so ugly. But Luke loved his 1st bicycle...Thomas the Train

What a bod!

I love this picture of Merrill

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Luke had such a fun day. After the party, he and Pap sat in the car listening to the LSU fight song...he just pooped out. This is a picture of him asleep. My dad had to prop up his head because the helmet was making him a bobble head.

I love this picture of Merrill and Hudson

What a line up! Left to Right: Jonah (our neighbor), Emery, Merrill, Henry, Luke, Addy, Hudson, Bryce, Virginia and Tori.

I did not take many pictures of Hudson in his 7th month, so I had to put this one in.

I can't believe that Luke is 3! Time has flown by. We had a fun little party for him at home with a few good friends. The theme was Thomas the train. Luke has been obsessed with trains for a long time now. I would think he would get bored with them, but not my child.

Hudson's Sixth Month & Halloween

2008-12-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

I had to put this picture in of Cowboy Bryce in the background

Luke and Addy had great time trick or treating. What a fun tradition!

Hudson attacking turtle Lola during the photoshoot at Hollis' Halloween party. I'm so mad, I never got a group shot of all 8+ babies.

I love this face!

Luke has been fascinated by Butler ever since Butler was baptized months ago. Butler is a good sport to humor Luke.

Happy Pumpkin

Hollis and Hudson at Hollis' Halloween party.

Best family shot I could get at Trunk or Treat.

BIG 6 month old baby!

I love p.j.'s!

Hudson's 6 Month Stats:

22 pounds (97%)

27 1/2 inches (85%)

Crawling everywhere, starting to pull up some, first two teeth.

Hudson is a very happy baby. He started to back-track on his sleep some. Dr. Godfrey told me to let him cry it out (poor baby.) I am much softer on Hudson than I was on Luke. However, it is time to get some sleep.

Halloween: Luke said for months that he wanted to be an elephant and Hudson to be a peanut. Well, I did not find (or look very hard for) a peanut costume for Hudson, so he was the same pumpkin that Luke was his first Halloween.

Enjoying the Last Few Weeks of Summer '08

2008-09-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

Luke and Cotton in Atlanta. The poor cats were chased all weekend. (This picture should be down with the other Atlanta pictures...not sure what I did wrong.)

Luke and Addy at the zoo today. They had a blast! Such good buddies! Notice the Thomas hat. Luke has inherited lots of Thomas the Train paraphinalia (thanks Stacia) and has loved the hat. He has to move it to the side so he can see. Hopefully not foreshadowing a future thug!!

Hudson and Bryce. Nine months apart and the same size...Hudson may even weigh a little more.

Checking out the elephants.

We bumped into Mandi, Amy and Ginny. Here's cute little Preston.

Playing with Tracy, Bryce, Addy, Virginia and Henry.

Newt took Luke to the "Day Out with Thomas." This is the only picture that I took. He was running circles around the den with his Thomas bag in hand before they left.

Hudson has loved riding in the wagon. Here he is laughing at Luke. Luke can do no wrong in his eyes, well, except for when he yells at Hudson or steps on him:)

Luke with Francis in Atlanta. She made herself a cappacino and Luke "coffee milk."

Luke and Bo

Hudson is catching up

Fishing in the backyard

I just like this picture

Feeding "big dog"

Luke's turn

Hudson's Five Month Pictures

2008-09-10T05:15:00.001-07:00

First time to sit up on his own was at Marci and Chad's... the first game (and win) of the season...go Tigers!

Hudson's favorite things:

LUKE...he is officially obsessed with big brother. He can't eat or sleep when he knows Luke is in the room.

Wagon rides...thanks to my friends at work, Hudson loves the wagon. I put him in the bumbo inside the wagon and we "parade" (that's what Luke says)

Anything he can get in his mouth...no teeth yet, but he is constantly chewing and drooling, yuck!

Beach Pictures

2008-08-29T13:37:00.001-07:00

Watching "Cars" with Marci. It rained 2 days in a row, so we watched this movie quite a bit.

I am well aware that Luke looks like Gilligan in this picture with Hudson's hat on.

My favorite part of going to the beach...sitting on the balcony in the morning with mom and dad. We love to "people watch."

Mark, Chad and Newt playing without Luke in the middle...that didn't last long.

Hudson took his morning naps on the beach in the shade every day (that it didn't rain)

Did I mentioned that it rained a lot?

Hudson was so easy

I thought this picture of Newt and Luke's hands was neat.

Mark taking his turn with Hudson

Hudson's Four Month Photos...One Month Late

2008-08-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

Stats:

Weight: 19 pounds, 1 ounce (>97%)

Height:26 1/4 inches (90%)

Luke and Addy

2008-07-30T12:25:00.000-07:00

Addy came over to play today. They haven't gotten to play much here lately. They had so much fun. They spent most of the time in Hudson's toys. They wanted to watch "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" (it put me in the Christmas spirit, I'm over this heat). They watched the movie in the exersaucer and the bouncy seat. Then they decided they wanted to take a nap (what other 2 and 3 year olds would get together to play and want to nap?) so they just layed down and read to each other. It's funny to listen to what they "read."-- No, they did not go to sleep.

Fun Pictures

2008-07-10T14:01:00.000-07:00

Me, Mark, Mom and Marci

Bryce, Luke and Addy checking on Hudson

Happy Birthday Virginia

Hollywood, Paris Hilton?

Marci, thank me later for all of the pictures I have of you this time.

Hide and Seek

The Ealy Men

Ella and Louisa

2008-07-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Luke and Louisa were big buddies

What a face!

Aunt Marci and Aunt Robyn with Hudson and Ella

The kids had so much fun playing in our beautiful new fishing boat.

Our cousins Ella and Louisa were here to visit the last three weeks from Washington, D.C. We spent lots of time with them because we rarely get to see them. We had a great time!

July 4, 2008

2008-07-10T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry Tammy, it was one of my only pictures!

I was so bad about taking pictures on the 4th in Milan, so I may make another post later when my aunt sends me some of hers. We had a great time, though. All of the ten cousins plus Luke and Hudson (great grandchildren) were there. We had an eventful fireworks show thanks to Newt and my uncle Adam. Luke was a little better this year but decided he would be better off watching from inside with Mimi and Hudson. (Marci decided to take him inside when he was covering his ears saying "La,la,la,la..." because of the "loud booms.")

Hudson's 3 Month Pictures

2008-07-10T13:19:00.001-07:00

I guess it is pretty obvious that Hudson is following in big brother Luke's very large foot steps. I'm not sure how much he weighs but probably in the 16-17 pound range if he is the same as Luke was at this point. He has to be swaddled to sleep and usually gets an 8-9 hour stretch at night. He is getting more alert every day it seems. He literally only cries when he is hungry or tired. Absolutely so easy! We are loving every day with him. He is a great baby. (Not to toot his horn or anything!)

We Love Summer Time

2008-06-18T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here is Luke playing with his new "Water Park" from Grandmother. This is before he proceeded to remove ALL of his clothes. He feels the need to do this everytime we play with our new toy. He asks, "Mom, you take yours shirt off too?" I guess he would just love to live at a nudest colony.

Luke's new Lightening McQueen from Grand Bob. He is actually a pretty good little driver.

Here is Luke playing in his "train station." I put all of his trains in this corner and baracaded him in with the ottoman. He plays in there for hours at a time. It is amazing how much fun old toys can be by just putting them in new places.

We are having so much fun swimming this summer. Here is Tori, Emery (Ermry to Luke), Virginia (Murgina), Henry and Luke.

Merrill and Hudson did so good in the shade.

Emery and Virginia

Luke and Emery

Hudson napping by the pool (the second child can sleep anywhere)

Hudson's Two Month Pictures

2008-06-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

Hudson was 14# 4oz at his two month check up. The smallest clothes he wears now is 6 months. We are not surprised because Luke grew at this pace as well. He is really trying to communicate these days. We have "baby-talk" conversations...so much fun! He is a great sleeper. For the most part, he only wakes once a night to eat and goes right back to sleep. As for Luke, the newness is slowly wearing off. Luke just does not realize his own strength. For example, when he tickles he leaves fingernail marks. When he hugs, he squeezes and doesn't let go. (Sorry to all of our friends that have received these tickles and hugs.) One more story and then I'll stop. One night after church Hudson was in my lap and Luke was going in for a kiss on his forehead, so I thought. Hudson let out a bone chilling cry and I noticed teeth marks. I immediately let Luke have it. Luke said in his own words that he did not bite Hudson, but Hudson was Jonah and Luke was the whale. Jonah was just too big. All in all, Luke is adapting wonderfully...ha, ha!

I'm a couple weeks late posting these pictures, but I am gonna try to do this every month because I wish I did this with Luke.

Feeding the Ducks

2008-05-27T12:58:00.000-07:00

Luke loves to stroll down the road to look for "Suzie and Mallard." We always take bread to feed them.

One of these days I'm going to learn to take extra bread because Luke eats most of it on the way to the creek. Notice the firetrucks that he wanted to show the ducks:)

Here is Luke playing with my workout ball. He always pretends to be so out of breathe when he plays with it. I guess I'm a little out of shape.

Memorial Day Weekend

2008-05-27T12:17:00.000-07:00

"Your wish is my command" was the theme of the weekend in Milan. If I heard Pap say this to Luke once, I heard it a million times. No wonder Luke is so obsessed with my dad! He gets anything and everything he asks for. Spoiled rotten!

Pap's hands may be on the handles, but I assure you that Luke is the driver.

Exhaustion after a long day playing

Second wind... dancing to Neil Diamond after a much needed bath.

Church time

Mimi gave Luke a bible that was uncle Mark's...he had it in his hand all during church and slept with it on the way back to Nashville... this is a good sign isn't it??

Sweet baby

Luke had a great time playing with his cousins Courtney and Nathan.

I have such a great family. Never a dull moment when we are together.

Summer-Time Fun

2008-05-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Luke had lots of fun with Addy in her backyard.

We had a great time swimming with Tori at SuSu's.

Happy 3rd Birthday Emery!

Cute Pictures

2008-05-14T10:49:00.000-07:00

Grand Bob and Gran Fran

Luke playing Hide-N-Seek

"Mom, you'll never find me!"

Yes, these are Luke's feet again

Another use for a boppy

Hudson- One Month Old

2008-05-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Hudson is already one month old! He is already changing so much. Here are a few milestones...

Sweet face! His is starting to make eye contact with me and perk up when he hears my voice.

His body is already rounding out. Bye Bye bird legs.

He loves tummy time and is raising his head--still a little wobbly.

Starting to look at his toys that we put in front of him. Notice big brother in the background "helping."

This is the best picture I have captured of his smile with Mimi. He is also cooing a little when we talk to him. It is the sweetest sound!

Discovery Center

2008-05-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

Luke loves going to the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro when we visit Grandmother. There is always something new and exciting to play with.

One of the big kids splashed water in his face. Luke thought about crying but put on his brave face in front of the other kids.

Driving the "choo choo train"

Trip to Milan

2008-05-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

I took Luke and Hudson to Milan a couple of weeks ago.

Hudson meeting his Great Grandmother "Grant"

Julie and Amber

Uncle Adam, aunt Carol Ann, cousin Nathan and Courtney

Luke, what a giant next to Hudson!

Uncle Mark

Hudson's First Friend

2008-04-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

Here's Hudson (right) and Hollis Watson when they were 2 weeks old. We were in the hospital at the same time as Kim and Zach. Hollis was born 2 days after Hudson. It's going to be so much fun watching them grow up together!

Sweet feet!

Daddy's Little Boy

2008-04-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

I was so worried how Luke was going to adjust when Hudson was born because he has been such a Momma's Boy. Well, daddy is much more fun these days...

Luke was so proud of his daddy playing "baseball" (church league softball.) He would yell, "Hey daddy, it's me, it's me, it's me daddy!"--Trying to get Newt's attention.

Welcome Baby Hudson

2008-04-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Hudson Cole joined our family at 9:50 PM. He weighed 7 pounds and 14 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. God has truly blessed our family!
Luke meeting his new baby brother

Hudson's first friend, Hollis Watson.