I worked all day the first college football Saturday but did make it home in time to scoop Daddy and Brooks up and head out to Brian's best friend Sam's house for Sam's birthday. Brian was very proud to walk in with Brooks decked out in his Ole Miss jersey (especially since everyone there was a State fan)! It was a fun night! Brooks had a great time watching Caleb and Jacob Clearman run around playing. He did some swinging, watched some football, and even ended the night playing a little Rockband. He slept like a rock on the way home!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
First College Football Weekend
What a Month!
Yes, I am still a part of the blog world! I cannot believe that I haven't posted in a month!!! We have been extremely busy. September 15th (my biggest deadline of the year) has come and gone, and I am SO happy for that. I went a whole week without seeing him awake except for a few minutes a day...talk about ripping your heart out! It killed me! Then, Brian worked the Viking Classic for 7 days straight, and I crashed when Brooks did! So...I have a lot of catching up to do!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Meet the Jags
This past Thursday night, we went to cheer for Daddy at Meet the Jags. The gym was packed, so he was happy as could be looking at everyone. Although, the highlight of the night was when the band played. He absolutely loves music, and the louder the better! And as usual, he chimed right in talking and yelling away! We can't wait to go to a football game. We got to meet Carter Moody, who is a few months younger than Brooks. He is an absolute doll! They are going to have lots of fun growing up together! We were also excited to see his beautiful cousins Hannah Kate, Anna Claire, and Rachel. He loves to give them lots of wet kisses and then pull their hair. They are such sweethearts and let him do it! It is really funny watching him look at the twins. He looks at one and then the other with this really confusing look on his face. 
The picture is a little fuzzy, but so sweet
Proud papas
Our Little Monkey!
Bathtime is getting more and more interesting every day! Sitting still is extremely rare in our house, and bathtime is no different. When he finds something that he wants, he's going to figure out just how to get to it...it looks like we have a climber on our hands! He also loves playing with the cup we use to rinse him off with. I have to keep him from drinking his bath water. It's amazing the things that they catch onto.
Just a Swinging
Brooks' sweet Aunt Eileen bought him a swing, so he could swing with Jack. As you can see, they had a great time...lots of giggling as usual!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Working on a Couple of Teeth
Food...a very important part of our day! Our little sweetie enjoys his baby food just like every little tot his age. Although, it's the "real food" he yearns for! He just watches us eat and licks his lips because he can't wait to eat "real food"! So, we were glad to see that it looks as if he might be getting some teeth afterall! The poor little guy has 2 on the bottom that are ready to break through any day now. He chews on everything in sight. He is always trying to get his bathcloth during bathtime, so I give him his own that I wet with cold water. He just sucks and sucks on it! Then, he takes turns chewing on each of his little squirties.
His conversations with the frog are the best!
What an arm!
Brooks is only 9 months old, and he and Daddy are already working on his pitching! He absolutely loves throwing his ball. He will throw it, chase it, throw it again, and on and on forever! What is so funny is when you throw with him, and he gets so excited! We had to get it on video...listen to him squeal! Also, check out how he puts the ball in his left hand to throw it...we might just have a lefty on our hands! Look out Major League Baseball!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Waiting on Daddy
Brian went to New Orleans this weekend for Cary Graeber's bachelor party (hopefully this will be his last!) Anyway, he called when he passed the Madison exit on the way home, so I told Brooks that Daddy was almost home. Just had to take a picture of his sweet self watching out the window.
Starting to feel better...Mommy's dancing always does make him giggle!
Happy Birthday Will!
Will Atwood turns 1 year old today!!! We are SO UPSET that we missed your birthday party yesterday! Brooks is still trying to get over this stomach bug. We know it was wonderful! Robin emailed me a few pictures from the party, so I have attached a couple.
What a sweet boy!
Brooks and I are supposed to be right here with my girls!!!!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Where does the time go???
Even though we didn't have a very eventful week, we did have one special day...Brooks turned 9 months old yesterday on 8/8/08! As much fun as it is to see him do new things each day, it makes me sad that he is growing up so quickly! I was going try and take a cute picture of him on his 9 month "birthday", but he ended his day in not a very pleasant way. He caught a little stomach bug! Poor little thing! He is much better today, but still pretty pathetic! He is taking a really good nap, so I hope that helps him feel better. I have attached a video of our little chatterbox from this week...he always has so much to tell us when he gets home from school everyday! From what we hear, he is quite the little Casanova! He has 2 beautiful little girlfriends...Lucy and Mollie. Their teachers call them the 3Musketeers because they are all over the place together getting into everything! He has even kissed both of them, which apparently he does often. His daddy is so proud! Oh, and Brooks wanted me to make sure and let y'all know that these aren't his only girlfriends. You special ladies know who you are, and he misses you dearly!
Neshoba County Fair '08
I can't believe that this was my 5th fair! We had a wonderful time as always! Brooks was the best little guy ever...he really enjoyed all the people watching!!! Brian got to show him off to several friends for the first time. He is such a proud daddy! Nana and Pop made Brooks' first fair very special! They had everything a little boy needed, including a swing on the front porch and a little red wagon. The Hardys' dear friends Bro. Charles and Debbie Rodgers stay the week with us each year. Their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter came for the weekend. On Sunday, we kids surprised Nana and Pop with a 40th wedding anniversary celebration with family and friends. Their anniversary was July 6th, so this was the perfect opportunity to enjoy some cake and ice cream with friends! The rest of the week, we did LOTS of eating and sleeping and plenty of laughing! We walked around the flea market, attended East Central Day and political speaking at the Pavillion, played with the animals at the petting zoo, rode the Carousel, watched the Miss Neshoba County Fair pageant and the Chuck Wicks concert, and did lots of visiting cabins. We can't wait for next year!
On the carousel...as you can see, he enjoyed the first round, then needed his daddy to pick him up for the rest.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Visiting the Allens
Last Saturday, Kelli and I loaded up with Brooks and Kaylin and headed off to see Jennifer's new house in Hattiesburg. They built next door to her parents. The house is adorable, and Ethan has done some great landscaping! The babies had a great time together! Brooks and Lily chased each other around, and Kaylin just sat as content as could be and watched. Although, she did do lots of rolling around! We girls loved getting together, too. Funny how the conversations have changed in just a year! It was a great trip, and the babies were wonderful travelers. Looks like we'll have to plan more roadtrips!
Off to the Fair...
Well, we're off to the Neshoba County Fair tomorrow afternoon. Brian went today to help his parents get settled in the cabin. So, I'm trying to get mine and Brooks things packed. I'm pretty sure that I've managed to get everything but the kitchen sink. I told Pam that they were going to have to add an extra floor just for Brooks' things! We won't have internet access, so I hope that I don't have blog withdrawals!!! We'll have lots of pictures to show next time!
Brooks says, "I'm ready!"...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Brooks Is So Excited...
Because he has a little cousin on the way!!!! Brent and Eileen are expecting a little one in January, and we are so pumped! Jack is very happy about becoming a big brother, and we know that he is going to be great at it because he is so wonderful with Brooks. All is going well with the pregnancy, and Eileen looks great! 6 months and counting...
Tiny Dancer
Tonight we were sitting around, and Brooks was having his snack. While I was looking at a webpage, a song came on that gave Brooks the giggles. So, I took him out of his highchair and brought him closer to the computer. He got so tickled and started bouncing up and down! The video isn't all that clear, but it was too cute to pass up. Looks like he got his moves from his Mommy!
Checking the Mail with Daddy
Brooks always gets happy when Daddy gets home because he knows that it is time to go and check the mail. They do this each day. He is quite the little helper!
Daddy also wanted Brooks to show off his shirt. We are so excited that it finally fits. He wore it to school today to make sure that everyone knew that his daddy was the man! Thank you Uncle Brent and Aunt Eileen for getting this for Brooks. Now he and Jack can wear their matching shirts!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Our Little Talker
If you have ever been around our little one, you know that he is quite the talker. We're still not sure where he got that from yet??? Ha! So, this is his new thing. He lifts his hands and just lets it all out! Brian calls him our little preacher.
Our 3rd Anniversary!
Our 3rd wedding anniversary was Wednesday, July 16th. Even though the day itself wasn't that great since Brooks and I were sick and Brian was busy all day long, we still were able to sneak in a dinner out by ourselves the night before. It was great to just be able to sit and enjoy ourselves and laugh!
3 years ago
and today...
Our little family
Bad Week...
Well, I haven't posted in several days and for good reason...we have had a not so great week! Our sweet boy woke up Monday morning with 102 degree fever and feeling just down right miserable! So, we all know how it works at the doctor's office...you call at 8 a.m. and get in at 4:30 that afternoon. The verdict...strep throat! So, we were home with that most of the week. And as my luck goes, Brian had the Mississippi Coaches' Clinic the whole week! In addition to attending all the classes they had to attend 2 all-star games going on. And finally, to top it all off, I got a stomach bug on Wednesday, which happened to be our 3 year anniversary! One of the days we were home, I did get to get some laundry done. Brooks tried to help...
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Becoming Such a Big Boy!
Brooks turned 8 months yesterday, and we cannot believe how fast the time has gone by! We're scared that we'll blink, and he'll be graduating from high school. Each day is a brand new wonderful adventure. He is such a funny child...does something to make us laugh each day. He is quite the little monkey these days. We might just have a climber on our hands! He just can't sit still. He loves being on his feet, so it is so cute watching him boogie over to something and immediately pop up on his feet. Sometimes he lets go like he assumes that he'll just stand there. One of his favorite spots is the back door. He loves to look out the window!
Brian has picked him up from daycare the last couple of days, so it is always interesting to see what they are up to when I walk in from work. Today, he was in his high chair telling all kinds of stories and snacking on some banana puffs. He LOVES his puffs!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Bath Time
Brooks loves bath time!!! As you can see, he is such a little monkey splashing around. I had to change clothes after his bath tonight because he got me soaking wet.
A Special Day Remembering Ben
Today, we visited Salem Baptist Church in the Burnside Community of Neshoba County. It was a very special day...remembering the life of Brian's best friend Ben Myers. Ben's family held a Memorial for him. On July 9th, it will be 10 years since Brian and his best friend were involved in a tragic car accident coming back from getting things finalized on their rental house in Oxford. They were hit by a bus on the driver's side, and Ben was killed instantly. As you all can imagine, words cannot describe the pain that Brian has felt all these years. Even though I never met Ben, his amazing character and the influence he had on Brian is very evident. As hard as the day was on Brian, it meant so much to him to be there for himself and Ben's family. After church, we went to Nana and Pop's for a wonderful lunch and a good visit. Nana and Pop were so happy to see all the new things Brooks is doing.
4th of July
Madison Central hosted its annual 4th of July Wooden Bat Tournament, which meant that Daddy spent every waking minute at the field. This is the biggest event of summer ball for them, but the best part of it is...IT'S OVER!!!! Daddy is finally through with baseball for the year!!!!!! We are so glad that he will be home each night to play with us...plus, he has lots of diaper changing to catch up on. Since Daddy was gone all weekend, we headed down to Crystal Springs for a day at Lake Copiah to play with his cousins. We found the perfect spot for our picnic and did lots of splashing around in the pool. He loves the water! Then, we headed over to Anna and David's for a fish fry. He didn't last too long because he was so tired from the day. What a great first 4th of July!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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