Not Much Better

There isn't a lot that is better than early morning snuggles.

About the Same Size

Proof that the Smart Car would be too small for our family...

Bookworm

This makes mommy very proud!

Getting Settled

Where have we been? Unpacking and getting settled in our new house while squeezing in some time getting mommy's classroom ready for the new school year. We also welcomed a new baby boy to the family this week. August Jameson was born on Wednesday and is the cutest 'lil cousin. Congrats to Uncle Doug, Aunt Cecilly, and cousin Will! Pictures to come soon...

10 (almost 11) Months Old

WHAT IS REID UP TO THESE DAYS?

- Weighs 21 lbs.

- Wears 9-12 months clothes

- 6 teeth (4 upper, 2 lower)

- Sleeps with his snuggly

- Started out with a super speedy army crawl, but is now up on all fours crawling like a pro.

- Pulling up on everything and cruising along the furniture

- waves and responds to "soooo big"

LOVES:

- riding in the front of a shopping cart

- putting anything and everything in his mouth

- being anywhere that Sydney is... playing with any toy that Sydney wants :)

- throwing balls and then chasing them

- riding in the wagon

- being tossed up in the air

- playing peek-a-boo
- showing off his a-dorable dimples

- chasing the vacuum

- being tickled

SAYS:

- dada

- mama

- b-bye

DOESN'T LOVE:

- baby gates

- that his hair is growing over his ears and mommy won't cut it yet

- waiting for his snack

- losing his balance and falling down :(

- diaper changes
- getting dressed

- closed doors

Ups & Downs

The downside to moving... packing boxes, boxes, and more boxes.

The upside to moving... empty boxes make tunnels of fun!

Giddy-Up

I saddled up on Sunday for a leisurely stroll around the barn at Parky's Farm.

Balloon Glow

On Saturday, we packed up the wagon and headed to the Midfirst Balloon Festival with Namaw. It was so hot, but so cool!!!

Split Ends

I had my first haircut after growing my hair out for over 2 1/2 years! Strangely, mommy's eyes started to water a little during the cut as she mumbled something about me getting bigger and growing so fast. :)

Top Chef

My sous chef Reid and I are preparing a gourmet meal for mommy. The menu includes beef wellington, wild mushroom risotto, and roasted shallots prepared in a port wine reduction sauce.

Okayyy, you guys know that my mommy would never eat a meal that can't be found on the children's menu, so we are making her mac' n cheese. :)

Smiley Face

Sydney: Look, look... I drew a picture (pronounced peak-shur).
Mommy: Awesome! What did you draw?
Sydney: Mommy and daddy.

Cute Cousins

Three cute cousins, three cute cousins,

See how they smile, see how they smile,

They all play together so very nice,

They hug and laugh with sugar not spice,

Have you ever seen such an adorable sight,

As these three cute cousins.

We had SO MUCH FUN with baby Evelyn while her mommy and daddy had a date night! :)

Sydney Phelps

Cabana Boy

When Reid wasn't eating sand or scoping babes in bikinis, he had his own private cabana on the beach...

The warm breezes and shade provided the perfect spot for some serious snoozing.

Hilton Head

We had the best week in Hilton Head! After our caravan of turtle toppers made it to the island, we shared a beach house with mommy's whole family. The days were spent oceanside with lots of swimming, wave jumping, digging in the sand, laughing, and walking to the park. Thank you, Mimi and Papa, for treating our family to such a fun, wonderful vacation!

The family camp complete with 4 umbrellas, 1 infant tent, 10 chairs, 2 coolers, and 12 happy beach-goers.

We cooled off one afternoon at the local splash fountains.

Reid LOVED to feel the sand between his fingers and toes!

Schools Out for SUMMER!

How did we celebrate mommy's last day of school? With a super soakin' sprinkler session!

Caboose is Best!

You are looking at the world's youngest roller coaster enthusiast! As I boarded my first coaster with daddy in tow, mommy yelled from the sidelines, "Hold her neck!!!!" with a very apprehensive, nervous smile. Daddy must not have heard because instead he taught me how to hold my hands up high in the air without having to hold on at all. Weeeeeeeeee!

While I lived life on the edge, this little guy took it all in from the comfort of his stroller.

Girls

What are little girls made of?

Ribbons and ruffles,

Drama and bubbles,

That's what little girls are made of.

Giggles and rainbows,

Pink nails and purple toes,

That's what little girls are made of.

Boys

What are little boys made of?

Frogs and snails,

And tools and nails,

That's what little boys are made of.

Mud and puddles,

Smiles and snuggles,

That's what little boys are made of.