Pumpkin Patch

Since I'm rather far behind on posts, it might take a little while to catch up. What a busy last two months! Between my school's fall festival, an Alabama football game, a first birthday party, Halloween and Trunk or Treat, both boys with ear infections and runny noses for all, we've been a little crazy.

We took the only free day we had to run to the pumpkin patch. More for me to get pictures and a pumpkin, but nonetheless, had a great time!

Someone was more interested in stems and leaves than pumpkins. He WOULD NOT look at the camera!

He was okay feeding the sheep. He wanted to look at it and eat the corn himself, but I had to hold his hand out to feed the sheep.

The baby goat was too cute! And once again, Cutter wouldn't touch him. He just stared.

The John Deere was just his size! Don't mind the paci- this was day 2 of runny nose galore, so fussiness was extremely prevalent.

I wish we could have a "behind the scenes" shot to see how this actually worked. I think Chris planned it so that he would be taking the picture instead of in it.

I think he is saying "I love the pumpkin patch!"

Just so you know, our pumpkins have yet to been carved. I WILL however, have fried pumpkin seeds before fall is over. I can't wait to go back next year and see how much more he can do and interact with while we're there!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest, most loveable bundle of joy. I can't believe it's been a year already. We love you so much, Cutter James!

Month 11

Height: 31 inches (squirming and wiggling, approximate)

Weight: 24 +some pounds

How cute is he?! His personality shines through more and more each day. It is fun to see it, but also lets me know we have our work cut out for us!

Things we've noticed:
~ He DOES NOT want baby food anymore. He wants to eat and wants to do it all himself. If there is somethings out of reach that he wants, he'll let us know.
~ He grunts at me. If he doesn't like something, he'll grunt. If I tell him no, he'll grunt. So I have to pop him. That works.
~ We are pulling up on everything. He's stood on his own a few times, but I don't think on purpose too often. Once was in the bathtub when he was hysterical, wanting me.
~ He has stepped from one piece of furniture to another, and down the length of the couch. He won't walk holding onto our hands. He'll drop to his knees instead.
~ He know where his toys are in his room. He also knows where the towels in his drawers are and pulls them out quite often.
~ His toys are for dumping out and spreading around. Block towers are for knocking down and stacking rings are for rolling across the floor. The xylophone is for dropping on the ground, instead of tapping to make the music. Anything and everything that can go in his mouth, does.
~ He chews on his crib, so we have protection on it so he won't ruin it all.
~ We cuddle first thing in the morning, when I get him up. He lays his head on my shoulder until he finishes waking up. We cuddle right before he goes to bed at night too. My favorite part is where he holds on to me too.
~ Mandarin oranges are his favorite food. He likes all fruit better than other food, but eats well. Veggies, meats, breads... everything.

I cannot believe it has been 11 month already. The days are quickly ticking away until a whole year has passed. It is flying by and I can't imagine what this last month in this first year will bring. He changes so much every single day. Love that little boy!

Boy, OH, Boy!

My son LOVES the bathtub. He would stay in there all night long if I let him. He yells and sings, splashes a ton, and twists/turns/moves/wiggles the entire time. He is just happy to be there!

Tonight, when I sat him in the tub... it happened. Immediately, he grabs his junk and holds it, staring at the stream that is now shooting across the tub. When done, he just looks at it and I know was thinking, "Where did it go?" Then just smiles at me like it was so funny!

What a little water bug!

Month 10

Height: 30 inches

Weight: 22 pounds, 13 oz

Head: Below average, but I don't remember off the top of my head.

Well, time is flying by here and so are we. We're about a week out from 11 months and I'm just a little behind here. Where do I start? What a change these last few weeks alone! I'm having trouble keeping the months straight.

Some things we've noticed:

~ We FINALLY have a crawler! He rolled everywhere he went until about 9 1/2 months. Then, he took off after my phone and hasn't stopped. He's fast as anything now!

~ Within a week of crawling, he started pulling up. Wobbly at first, but is quickly gaining.

~ We LOVE bathtime. He would stay in there all day long if I let him.

~ We started a sippy cup in place of a bottle at dinner. We normally do great, as long as we dont think it's a teether. We have to work on holding it up better. We'll get there!

~ Teeth. 7 right now, and counting. We've learned that when your right eye waters and tears just pour down for no reason, there is a reason. A tooth is breaking through.

~ Momma is #1. Especially when I pick you up from school. And when I'm trying to get dinner ready. Either you'll follow me around crying for me, or I cook dinner one handed.

~ Speaking of dinner, you want to do more and more on your own. A spoon on your tray helps distract you some, but you don't want me to do it for you.

~ He has an attitude! An independent, do it myself, and I'll let you know what I think kind of attitude. You can give him a stern look and he'll laugh at you.

Yeah, this is what this photo session looked like! Needless to say, our bundle of joy is quite the bundle... of energy, giggles, grins and new things each day.

Month 9

Weight: 23 pounds

Height: 30 3/4 inches

We have our 9 month appointment only a few days before he turns 10 months, so we'll see then how accurate things are!

What a month this last one has been! His personality has really shown through, both good and bad. He's got a temper every now and then. At the same time, he has a smile that can light up your world. Nothing beats his sweet moments when he wants to cuddle. I can't believe how close we are inching towards the one year mark!


Things we've noticed:
~ He has 6 teeth! They started with a bang at 5 months, stopped until 7, and then have slowly made their way through one at a time since then. These things are sharp! He likes to bite a shoulder every now and then.
~ He LOVES to swim! I can't get him in the water soon enough without him jumping right out of my arms. He likes to put his face in it, mouth wide open. He doesn't want to stay in his float either- he wants to be IN the water! I can't wait to see how he'll do in the ocean...
~ He will roll, scoot and creep, but not crawl. Not yet. But somehow, he likes to get around!
~ His hair is really light blond, but when the sun hits it just right or when it gets wet, you can still see the red tint in it.
~ His hair is also a hit. It stands STRAIGHT UP on top. The longer it gets, the more noticeable. Definitely a conversation piece wherever we go. Best reaction? The guy working at Moes. He was almost as excited as they are when "Welcome to Moe's"ing.
~ He likes baby Piper. He tries to grab her. Probably to chew on her like he does everything else these days. He looks for her when I ask him where Piper is.
~ He is getting more and more clingy. To me. We're working on being ok when mom leaves the room, since I can't haul him everywhere.
~ He absolutely loves Baby Einstein. I don't want him sitting in front of the tv all day, but he would if these are on 24/7. The second the caterpillar crawls across the screen, his eyes are glued!
~ He loves his dad. He smiles, laughs, and squeals each time Chris walks into the room. I know this makes them both extremely happy.
~ He has gotten popped. And it worked. So far. He keeps wheeling his walker into the foyer and pulling on the curtain. I popped his hand and told him no and he looked at me, completely stunned. He hasn't done it since. I hope everything else goes this well.
~ He loves to take a bath. He's in the big bathtub now and scoots all over the place the whole time.


Foods he likes:
- Bread, tortillas, pancakes, bagels, pizza, Ritz, saltines, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, zucchinni bread, blueberry muffins, cornbread
- Turkey, ham, hamburger meat, chicken, spaghetti
- Green beans, pinto beans, baked beans
- Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, lemon, peaches, blackberries, grapes, mandarin oranges
- Cheese, yogurt
- Sweet tea, lemonade, blueberry lemonade, apple juice, water


He DOESN'T like any of the Stage 3 foods with meat. Can't stand them! That, and the broccoli we tried today. Bananas are a hit or miss, depending on his mood.


We're still trying new things and learning more each day. It's definitely a new day each day. I start school this next month, so it will be an adjustment for sure, not seeing him each day and getting to spend this time with him. What a long way we've come, but yet, still so far left to go.

My Best Friend

Six years ago today, I married my best friend: The best decision I ever made and wouldn't change a minute of it.

3 years of law school, 2 cars, 1 dog, 1 house, and 1 cute, adorable, happy baby later...

Needless to say, we have been blessed beyond belief.

I sure would love to be checking out this view today...

I love you, Chris and can't wait for 66 x 6 more years!