Just because I'm cute...

Mommy took a few pictures of me this weekend just because I'm so cute. She couldn't decide which ones to put up so she thought she would just post them all! Hope you enjoy!

Busy, Busy Bee

This weekend was pretty eventful. On Friday my parents let me stay out until 2 in the morning! Actually, that was just how long it took for my daddy, Aaron, and Ben to finish a game of Risk. Of course, now we have to refer to Aaron as "His Majesty", so I think Dad is going to make sure another game happens soon so that he can redeem himself.
My mommy had a blast hanging out with the girls. She feels young again! We are going to have these late night parties more often. Well, I didn't really feel like it was a late night since I went to bed with the other boys around 9...
On Saturday my Poppy and Grandma came to visit with all the kids! I had so much fun watching them run around with Calamity that it wore me out. Grandma had to rock me to sleep for awhile. Thanks Grandma!

I was also excited for that night when Steve and Ashley came over for dinner. Steve is moving this week and I was sad to see him go...but, not before he tucked me into bed and gave me a good night kiss!

Baby Dedication for Jackson

Lessons on becoming a man...

This weekend my Dad decided to show me a few tricks on the grill. I was supposed to be taking a nap, but I really didn't want to and persistence paid off and my daddy gave in. He is a sucker for my smile! We made a good dinner and I really thought I could eat the corn with my two teeth, but my parents wouldn't let me!
Mom had to come monitor our grilling session because she was scared Dad might get me a little too close to the grill, but we had fun anyway. After my grilling extravaganza I decided to hit the sack for a full nights sleep!

A year ago today...

Exactly one year ago today my beautiful wife went to the doctor for "lead poisoning" and came home a soon-to-be mom! For several weeks, which turned into 9 months, she had been experiencing morning, afternoon, and evening sickness. After 10 months of trying to get pregnant you would think that I would be prepared for the wonderful news. How wrong I was; I can still remember the rush of emotion when Becky told me I was going to be a daddy! It was one of the most exciting and scary days of my life; only rivaled by when Sam was born. During the previous ten months of trying God had tested our patience and showed that in His perfect timing miracles are created. Looking back my favorite part of the pregnancy was the day we found out we were having a boy! I was thrilled with the thought of future t-ball and football games and relieved that Becky's shopping impulses would be greatly reduced. I also remember watching my tiny wife's stomach take on a life of it's own. Any husband will tell you how gorgoues his wife is while pregnant, just proving how truly amazing pregnancy is!
One year later that day seems like a lifetime away. Parenthoood is the greatest joy God has given me and Sam is more wonderful than I could have imagined a year ago. What a blessing Sam is!

Look who's talking!

I turned four months old last Saturday and I want everyone to know about it! After four months of being pretty shy I have decided to let loose and open my big mouth! I think it might be because I want everyone to see my two new teeth! That's right, I said teeth! Mommy and Daddy can't believe that I am already starting to fill my little toothless mouth up!
Mommy is loving waking up to my shrills of excitement and babbling. It has been so much fun to have a conversation with her. I have a lot to say these days!

Saturday in the 'Ville!

Well, this past Saturday was packed with excitement! I was able to visit with my Grandma Karen for a long time and play with my cousins. I also got to see the Watkin's farm! Daddy was extremely excited to show me off at Matt and Sarah VanCleave's wedding reception. I know my Pappy hopes that one day I can play golf like Matt! Here are a few pictures from my fun weekend!

This is me and my Grandma Karen. I sure loved chatting with her and my cousin Haley. I can't wait until I get bigger so I can play with the boys too. Grandma and I rocked outside for awhile and she even put me to sleep for a little bit!

Mommy can't believe that Briley is old enough to hold me! Mommy used to babysit Briley when she was my age! I had fun on their farm and can't wait to go back!

These are a few of my Dad's buddies! We were missing a few of them in the pic, but I'm sure I'll be hanging out with them again soon!

Bottoms Up!

Oh crap, Mom! Did she really have to take pictures of me naked? And of my bottom! I am going to hate these when I get older! But Mom and Dad just think they are so darn cute!

Our Little Firecracker!

My first fourth of July celebration wasn't too exciting. I spent the day at my Grammie and Pappy's house and was in bed by 8. I sure was fun to play with that day and had lots of fun talking to my Daddy. Mom and Dad were worried the firecrackers might wake me up, but I slept through them! Hopefully, next year my parents will let me stay up a little later!

Happy Birthday Poppy!

Today is my Poppy's (Grandpa Dennis) birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day and I can't wait to see you again! Happy Birthday Poppy!

Weekend with Friends!

Man, I had another packed weekend! We had Max and his mom over on Friday and then came the "mom-to-be" Jackie! We had fun visiting with them and showing Jackie how well behaved babies can be. When they left we had Grandma Linda and Aunt Lisa over for awhile. It was fun to see them again, but I was pretty tired.

On Saturday Mom and Dad decided to have a bar-b-que with my best friends Max and Jax and their parents. Boy, did we have fun! Our parents stayed up until 1:30 in the morning! They are party animals! Well, not really "party animals" since the dads played history trivia and the moms just talked about "girl stuff" and painted their fingernails. It sure was fun...we can't wait to do it again!