Four of a Kind

Elmo at My Gym

2009-09-15T11:26:00.000-07:00

I took the boys to meet Aunt Chappell and Sara Grace at My Gym after Drew's party so they could see Elmo! It was lots of fun. There was an open house and both boys had a great time playing! Hampton loved being able to run around and play!
He wasn't in the least bit scared of Elmo!

Logan decided he was safer hiding out and viewing Elmo from a distance.

He finally went into the birthday room to play with the tent.

Logan even let Sara Grace play with him for a little bit!

Then he tried to keep Hampton out of the tent - boy oh boy!

Sara Grace spent most of her time rearranging all the chairs.

She tried giving Hampton kisses, and he just wanted to play with her face.

Logan helped himself to some juice boxes that were on the table - they weren't opened so I am assuming that's what they were for!

Sara Grace sliding

Logan and Sara Grace playing

Aunt Chappell and Logan and Sara Grace (and baby Wilson who is due in March). :)

Hampton loves to be held by people. He pretty much goes to anyone and loves to cuddle with them. He even went to Mr. Jared.

He also let Miss Carly hold him for a long time.

Sara Grace on the move!

Hampton and his girlfriend, Savannah. He loves her hair especially when it's in a pony tail. He just loves her!!! She is such a cute and happy little girl!

All the cousins in the ball pit

Sara Grace loved Elmo!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Drew!

2009-09-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

On the 22nd of August, Logan was invited to his friend, Drew's birthday part at the bowling alley. I was a little nervous about Logan bowling, but he did pretty well. He wanted to do it for a little bit, but really only cared about getting a cupcake. So, he kind of whined for a while about that and drove me nuts, but hey, he's two!
Our first time to bowl
The ball was kind of heavy for Logan, so I had to help him each time and it rolled pretty slow at first until I started "helping" with the rolling.

After we rolled it, he was so excited watching it roll!

He got most of the pins and then the next bowl, got his spares. Woo-hoo!

Yay, Logan! He was not cooperative for this picture!

I love my hugs from my boys!!!

Hudson and Bella Grace

What a sweet little face!

He tried to carry the ball himself, but I was scared we were going to hurt something, so I had to step in.

Ava did a great job bowling!

Bella Grace and her mommy watching her roll

Little Jackson was very independent and bowled all by himself!

The plates with a cupcake on it that Andrea made. She did a great job!

Andrea made these cakes for Drew. How talented she is!!!

Happy Birthday, Drew!

Finally - it's cake time! Logan about wore me out on wanting some cake!!!

Jackson had a great time eating his cupcake too!

YUM!!!

Thanks for having us at your birthday party, Drew. We had a great time and hope you had a wonderful day!!! Love you!

Logan's 1st Day of Preschool 9/2/09

2009-09-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

Logan started 2 year old preschool, Wednesday the 2nd of September. He was excited to go back to school and play on the playgroud. We got him up and really talked it up for him so that he was looking forward to it and not dreading it.His little backback by the door waiting and ready. We had to have 3 extra pull ups, a change of clothes, and a sippy cup in there. All ready to go!
Logan having his breakfast before the big day! Panckakes - Yum!!!

Hampton had some pancakes too!

All dressed and ready to go. He didn't want to wear the nametag that he was supposed to wear, but I got it on him for a moment...

...then, off it came.

When we got outside to take pictures, all he wanted to do was run around in the driveway. I had to catch him for the pictures.

He even tried hiding from daddy behind the car.

Finally - caught him! I love my little boy and was so very sad that he went to school. I am just sad that he is growing up so fast!

On our way...

Logan's new smile for me. He says, "cheese" and then closes his eyes.

Or he smiles behind his cup!

When we got to his classroom, he wanted me to stay right with him and didn't want me to leave.

Not wanting to let go - don't feel bad, Logan. I didn't want to let go either!

We went potty before I left him.

I got him to engage in an activity on the mat and got a few pictures at the door before heading out. Patrick made me leave because I was standing at the window looking in. I was very upset, but I know he is going to love it!!!

We got back to the car and I got this picture of Hampton celebrating being the only child for a couple of hours!

Logan had a great first day. He went potty when he was suppose to and didn't get upset at all. He seemed to really enjoy it! I pretty much watched the clock and couldn't wait to go get him and find out how his day went. It was wonderful though! Yay!!!

Preschool Orientation 8/31/09

2009-09-10T12:08:00.000-07:00

We went to Logan's preschool orientation last Monday and it went fairly well. They have a tool set that Logan eyed right as we walked into the room and he went straight for it. He didn't want to share it and when I made him, he cried and told me he wanted to go home. I made him stay and tried to direct him toward some other toys (which didn't work). He just stayed there and waited until whoever it was was done with the tools and he went back to playing with them.

Basically, this is where he stayed the entire time. He was there to see his room, meet his teachers, and get a feel for it.

Clifford is their room theme and it is so cute. I got a lot of pictures of all the Clifford stuff in there.

Playing with the tools some more...

Us together before the meltdown. Hampton even wanted to get down and play.

I haven't seen the tools out again since that day because I think they realized they were really going to have to supervise Logan with it!

Logan's cubby with his doghouse tag

Sweet little Hudson playing with the babydoll. He is going to make a great daddy one day!

Hudson and Bella Grace sharing the babydoll

Logan with his teacher, Mrs. Liz

Jackson playing with the helicopter - I am so glad Logan has so many of his friends in his class! It makes me feel so much better!

Miller - another one of our good friends. He is so cute playing on the mat!

Logan and Mrs. Liz again

Logan's Daily Schedule

The paws had each of the children's name on them. Logan's was the bottom left :)

The room. It was a little chaotic with all the parents there, but it was organized chaos :)

The indoor playgroud!

Logan was so excited about the treehouse. He played and played. It was a good note to end our visit on. I was trying to make it an exciting ending so when he started school, he would look forward to it.

Hampton got to enjoy the indoor playground too!

Logan really liked building with the blocks. I can see some Suber Construction in his future...

Whew - He needed a drink after all that fun!

Happy 3rd Birthday to Landree! 8/29

2009-09-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Sara Grace and Chappell spent the night with us the 28th and it was so fun having all the kids together the next morning for breakfast. Sara Grace entertained us! Chappell and I found this hat with a matching scarf at a consignment sale and Sara Grace was so adorable in it!
Hampton couldn't figure her out!

So sweet that Logan and SG sat together for breakfast

The 3 of them having breakfast together

After breakfast, we went to Landree's birthday party. It was so fun. Logan, of course, didn't want to get in the pool, but he did have fun. He really was just concerned with the cupcakes!

Cooper eating his snack

Logan helping himself to the snacks

There was a beautiful butterfly flying around where we were sitting that Logan loved. It is hard to see in this picture, but it is right above his head. It is yellow.

Happy Birthday, Landree!!!

I love her goggles on her head!

Cupcake time!

Finally - this is what a party is all about!!!

YUM!!!

SG even enjoyed her cupcake!

Our friends, the Woodhams, were able to make it to the party. They now live in Raleigh.

Present time!

She was so sweet telling everyone "thank you."

Miss Leslie was at the party with Daniel. Logan and Hampton were both so excited to see them - especially Miss Leslie. Hampton jumped right out of my arms for her!

We were so lucky to have found Leslie and that we got to have her keep the boys. They just fell in love with her over the summer - as did we! It was good to see her at the party!!!

August 28th and a visit from our cousin

2009-09-09T12:07:00.001-07:00

Logan loves pushing this truck around the house, but I hate it! It is so loud (I have recently put it outside because it is so loud). Hampton fits perfectly in the back of it and Logan had fun pushing him around the house. He did start getting a little crazy and tried to "dump" him out of it because, "it's a dump truck." That ended the fun!
Action shot - Hampton loves it!

Sara Grace and Aunt Chappell came over to spend the night. Hampton and Sara Grace are so cute together. When Chappell and Sara Grace got out of the car, Logan said, "my cousin's here!" It was so sweet!

Yes, I know this is mean, but it is so darn cute! Chappell and I decided to put Hampton's hair in one of Sara Grace's bows. He does make a very pretty girl, don't you think???

He could so easily pass for a girl!

Wrestling on Mommy's Bed 8/27

2009-09-09T12:02:00.001-07:00

Hampton is finally starting to hold his own bottle and learning to tip it up to drink.
After naps, the boys like to play on my bed. Logan kept telling Hampton to wrestle with him. It was so cute. I had to rescue Hamp a couple of times, but he was right there with Logan going at it.

This looks like a professional move!

Logan loves it when Hampton will play with him.

Dylan came and joined them for a while.

I love it when the boys all play together!

Aww - so sweet!

What?

Hampton's 1st My Gym Class 8/26

2009-09-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

Since Logan has started preschool, he has stopped going to My Gym and Hampton got to start. Hampton loved it is first time. He was so happy walking around and checking everything out! This is one of the activities where he had to climb up and down the walls to find some friends.
He found a turtle!

So happy!

The big red ball is always a favorite.

Peek-a-boo!

Logan had to go to the first class with us since Preschool didn't start until the next week. He had to sit in the lobby and did very well. I thought he looked so pitiful sitting out there watching...

On the swinging bar

He loved it!

Mrs. Alexa helping Hampton jump

And doing a forward roll

Logan made a friend while he was sitting there waiting. She was so sweet to share her book with him.

The swimg is Hampton's favorite activity by far!

Logan and his new friend again

This is the cannon shoot where the kids are pulled through the tunnel on a parachute. Not too sure about that...

So sweet! I didn't have to get on to Logan one time. I was so proud of him!

Separation time. Hampton didn't even look for me!

I love having this time to spend with Hampton. It is nice that it can just be the two of us for a little while! He has really enjoyed it too so far.

Towards the end of class, Logan was ready for us to come out and go play!

Bath Time with the boys 8/26/09

2009-09-09T11:39:00.000-07:00

The boys are starting to enjoy bathtime together more now. They actually interact and it is so cute!!! Hampton likes to shake his head "no" at me a lot now. I caught some pictures of it so that is why he looks a little odd in these pictures...

Sweet Baby Boy!

Logi Bear - I actually got him to look up at the camera!

Logan's favorite thing to do is play with the watering can.

One head washed, one to go...

This is a funny picture I caught of him actually smiling, but he did get in big trouble afterwards because he was pooring water out of the bath tub AFTER I told him several times to quit doing so. So sad! But, it made a cute picture! You can so see Patrick in this picture, can't you??? Logan is totally doing something wrong and knows it!

Silly Boys

2009-09-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

The boys actually playing together. I love it!!!Logan was sitting in daddy's chair telling Hampton to get him...
Cute little Hamp with his silly walk

The pillows were all in the floor because it was laundry day and the boys had the best time rolling around on them.

Logan accidently hurt his eye on something - how you do that on a pillow is beyond me!

I love that smile. It is the best!

Happy his brother is finally playing with him!!!

His favorite toy - the mouse.

Why do we even buy toys???

My walking little Gamecock

2009-09-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

I caught these cute pictures with Hampton in his Gamecock hat. Yay football season!!!

He is really so happy most of the time. I just love this little face!!!

Logan playing with Hampton

2009-09-02T11:52:00.001-07:00

Up until very recently, Logan had pretty much ignored Hampton. He has recently started acknowledging and inviting Hamp to play with him. It is so adorable and I cherish those times so much. I always try to grab the camera when the opportunities arise, but usually I am too late! Such sweet brothers playing together!

Leapin Lizards with friends

2009-09-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

After taking Dylan to school (and drying up all my tears), the little boys and I headed to Leapin Lizards with some friends for some fun play. The re-did it so things were replaced and added, so Logan was upset to find the train table missing. Nevermind we have one here at the house that he never plays with! He whined all morning about that table not being there! About drove me nuts!!!

Baby Hampton actually got to enjoy the activities this time! He was so cute walking around with all his friends!

Dylan starts High School 8/19/09

2009-09-02T11:34:00.000-07:00

Dylan's first day of 9th grade at Lexington High
His eyes are red because he had been at his girlfriends the evening before and is allergic to cats - she has 3! We are now investors in Benadryl!!!

"So Big" 8/18/09

2009-09-02T11:31:00.000-07:00

Hampton is really getting big! He learned to do our "so big" sign. You just hold your hands up over your head and it has taken this long to get him to finally do it. But now, he is almost doing something new every day! He also said, "cheese" for the first time today!

Such a sweetie!

A visit from Lucy Blue

2009-09-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

Patrick had a "Guys Day" on the lake with some of his friends and the wives came over to hang out with me for the afternoon. It was so fun visiting with Angie and Wendy and finally meeting baby Lucy Blue. Isn't she beautiful???

8-15-09

2009-09-02T10:51:00.000-07:00

We call him, "Fireman Ogi."

Hampton is all out walking now...where has the time gone???

He actually prefers walking to crawling which is the opposite of Logan. If Logan wanted something and was after it, he realized it was quicker to crawl. Hampton will want something and if he falls, he will crawl the the nearest object to climb back up and then continue on to what it was he was after.

Wrestling with Daddy

Logan "the king" watching something on the tv in his chair.

A day in the life of my boys...

2009-08-25T12:48:00.000-07:00

Logan loves to watch tv and I can't stand it. I do like it when I need him to stay in one place for a little bit so I can get something done, but some people in my house like him to do that a lot more often than I care for! Here he is watching something...
Hampton taking off walking from his and Logan's table.

Oooops - he fell!

Dylan went to his first High School event with his girlfriend, Kirstin, on the 14th. It was a jamboree for back-to-school. They are so cute together!

They also went with her friend, Cassie. High School was so fun for me and I hope that Dylan has as much (if not more) fun than I did!

Hampton and Logan 8/12

2009-08-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hampton started walking around the 6th of August. He'll take about 4-6 steps and fall over, but he is doing so well! It is very sad for me to be here already, but it is fun also to see him accomplish yet another milestone. It is truly amazing that not even a year ago, he was in my belly. God is truly amazing!!!We had chocolate chip muffins for breakfast - yum!
Hampton likes to play peek-a-boo at the table - especially with dirty hands!

Love that chocolatey face!

That morning was not particularly pretty, so we finger painted some pictures. Logan had a blast and made pictures for everyone he could think of.

I can't believe he actually got his little hands dirty!

On another note, Logan started potty training (on his own) the 3rd of August. We were at the pool with playgroup and I told him not to pee pee in his swim diaper - to tell me when he had to go and we would go inside to the big potty. I was in the pool with the baby while Logan played on the side with some toys and all of a sudden, he said, "mommy, I have to go pee-pee da potty." I threw the baby to one of the other moms and ran in there to take him and he went! I told him that it was such a good boy to tell me and gave him lots and lots of praise. He went 7 more times after that while we were at the pool for an hour and a half, but who's counting??? At least he was going. We went and bought stuff at Target for training (pull-ups, underwear, a potty cover, etc.). He has been going on the potty ever since and is doing very well with minimal accidents!

Hampton is going to be my climber I'm afraid. He loves to climb up on Logan's chair and see what is going on. Once he started walking, he has been getting into EVERYTHING!!!

He also likes to tear up my magazines!

He looks so innocent thought, doesn't he?

Feeding with Hampton

2009-08-25T12:32:00.000-07:00

Hampton will eat and eat and eat. He has to eat whatever we are eating or he flips out! He has pretty much done away with baby food, but I am feeding what we have left so I can get rid of it and boy will I be happy to do that!
Happiest when eating - just like his mommy!

He was squealing here - can ya tell?

Bath time with the Babies!

2009-08-25T12:23:00.000-07:00

I just love bath pictures. These are from the 11th of August. Look - H is getting some curls too!
He looks so happy, huh?

Hampton loves to suck on this little octopus. It grosses me out for the boys to drink the water, but for whatever reason, they both consistently do it!

Such sweet brothers

Hampton starting to stand up. Ugghhh!!!

I love my sweet baby boy and his little wings!

Logan smiled for me, but he will not look at the camera. I have ruined him!!!

Not liking the hair washing so much.

Love that face!

One of the cutest looks on a baby is with the towel on their head!

He is going to kill me one day for this!

Hampton and Logan playing at last

2009-08-25T12:20:00.000-07:00

Since Hampton has been born (almost a year ago, sniff sniff), Logan has pretty much ignored him. Recently, Logan has started interacting with him and it is so cute to watch. He'll tell H to come find him and to come get him now. It is adorable and I hope it is the start of a friendship they will cherish forever!
Logan rolling on the floor trying to get Hampton to get him.

Hamp is like - "get off me."

I love my happy little boys!!!

Logan turned 2 1/2 on the 7th and Hampton is now 11 months - wow!!!

Mommy's away - The boys will play!

2009-08-23T17:44:00.000-07:00

I went out of town the 7th of August to go to Georgia to spend some time with Blake and get Dylan and bring him home from visiting his dad. Patrick opted to keep the boys with him and they had a blast. Saturday, he built what Logan called a "cave" in the living room. Logan and Hampton had the best time in it! G-daddy even came over to play with them.
Logan still isn't very good with sharing with his brother!

Hampton is done with Logan not sharing...

Look! They are actually appearing to play together in the cave!

Daddy helped the boys have so much fun while mommy was gone!

I, on the other hand, had a wonderful visit with Blake. I got to pick him up from school on Friday and met his girlfriend, Kristine. I took her home and then went to Blake's house to help him pack for our weekend together. We went out to dinner at Mellow Mushroom and caught up on everything going on with him at school. Then, we went to see " The Ugly Truth." Not a good idea!

The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and then went to the base and hung out at the pool for the day. We talked and talked and solved all the problems of the world - so much fun.

Then, it was back to the hotel for showers and just played on the internet planning a trip to New York that he and Dylan want for Christmas.

Dylan and I left bright and early the next morning to head back to SC. It was sad leaving Blake and I really hope he gets to come in a couple of weeks to see us and to come to Hampton's birthday party. Love ya Blake!!!

August 5th

2009-08-23T17:42:00.000-07:00

Some shots of our day. Hampton is getting close to walking...
Logan still loves his firetruck and hat. He got the truck for his 1st Christmas and the hat in February and I am pretty sure he plays with each of them at least once daily.

He tells us his name is, "Fireman Ogi."

Hampton is 11 months old!

2009-08-23T14:20:00.000-07:00

Boy is he getting big! I am so sad all the time seeing how fast he is growing especially since he is my last baby! I am so far behind in blogging that I will just have to update all his milestones at age 1. It will be easier that way for me. I do know that he is about to move onto whole milk because the breast milk is almost out!
Sweet Baby Hampton

Sundays with Logan

2009-08-23T12:54:00.000-07:00

Logan is just so funny! He keeps us so entertained all the time and this particular Sunday was no exception!He tells us all the time that when he grows up he is going to work for Suber Construction and be a crane operator. Here he is with his hammer working...I didn't know crane operators needed hammers.

Daddy tried to take a nap on the couch, and Logan was having none of it. It was hilarious!

Poor, tired Daddy!

Showing us how he jumps off his chair that is literally 6 inches off the ground. The way he acts, you would think it was 6 feet!

Logan decided to take the hammer to daddy's head. Ha!

That evening we went to where the Brewer's were staying at the lake and had dinner with them and their boys. It was lots of fun to catch up with them and get our boys together!

Any day now, he is going to take off!

Logan, Cooper, and Hampton

Silly boys!

John Parker and Hampton

The Bird Cage

2009-08-23T12:52:00.000-07:00

I am not sure why, but both of the little boys at around age 1, have been obsessed with the bird cage. They love to play with the door and open and close it. I got these pictures of Hampton doing it so I could have pictures of both of them doing so.

So happy to be doing something he isn't supposed to be! :)

Hampton in Logan's Chair

2009-08-23T12:50:00.000-07:00

Hampton has found Logan's little chair and loves to climb in it. Maybe he will get one for his birthday???

Can you tell he had just woken up???

July 29th

2009-08-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

These are some random pictures I took on the 29th. I hadn't taken pictures of the boys in a while...Logi Bear wanting me to turn on the tv for him. I hate for him to sit there and watch tv, so he gets upset with me a lot!
Then, Hampton got upset for some reason...

...probably because I wouldn't let him play with my cell phone!

Why are children obsessed with things they shouldn't have. We buy all these toys and they want everything else!

Hampton is pulling up everywhere now. He is about to walk!

He is such a sweet little baby!!

Ah yeah - Go Gamecocks!!!!

Doesn't he look like he might actually want to play for the Gamecocks one day? I love him in the garnet!!!

Girls Night Out in Arkansas

2009-08-22T17:50:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 21st, we had a Girls Night Out at our friend, Anna's Wine Bar. We had the best time catching up. I saw people I hadn't seen since High School and that was so fun!!!Linda, Monica, and me
Me, Gretchen, and Heather

Shannon and Me - I love you, Shan!!!

MOD Squad together again!

Shannon, Gretchen, and Heather

Linda's story was very exciting!

Heeeyyy!

Monican and me

Don't even ask why Linda was doing the splits...she was trying to relive our cheerleading days :).

We all went down the street to dinner at a nice restaurant and then found out during that the waiter had dated one of the girls - and I might have had a huge crush on him in the 6th grade.

Group Shot - with the waiter, Tim

Group shot at the Wine Bar before we all got split up

Started turning silly at this point - we had a blast!!! This is Gretchen, April and me.

Just us girls without the waiter

I had a wonderful time with everyone while I was home. I miss ya'll and love ya!!!

Trip to Arkansas

2009-08-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

On the 20th I flew out to Arkansas for a very short and quick visit. I love my friends so much and had the best time with them. Linda, Shannon, me and Heather at my favorite pizza place ever - Shotgun Dan's!
The kids of Linda and Shannon - Hayden, Drew, Hailey, and Jacob

Linda talked Shannon and me into helping her buy some new patio furniture and a firepit for us to hang out that evening (before we watched Bachelorette together all piled up in Linda's bed). We had a lot of fun putting that dang set together :).

This is Linda working hard - with the dog in her lap!!!

Shannon and I did the hard part - the couch.

All of us working together diligently

Ahhh - finally. It's done!

Linda made me a drink, and then she drank it. How does that happen???

We never did get the firepit to work right. Oh well - we resorted to making s'mores in the microwave!

Aquapaloosa

2009-08-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

On the 18th, Sea Ray sponsored their annual Aquapaloosa at Lake Murray. We had a great time hanging out at the dock. Aunt Sara joined us and helped us out with the boys. When we got to the marina, we came around the corner and Logan saw the balloons. He said, "Oooh look, we're going to a party." It was so cute!
Aunt Sara and Hampton

Logi Bear making messes with his Teddy Grahams

What a face!

Logan will no longer look at me for pictures, so most of them are going to be from the side or back of the head, unfortunately!

Hampton all decked out!

After we got home, Hampton found the dog food. He had puppy breath from it. It was so funny. We struggle to keep him out of it now!

Laundry Basket Fun

2009-08-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

One of the cutest things children do is play in the laundry baskets in my opinion. So, I couldn't resist taking tons of pictures when the boys played with daddy and the laundry baskets.

There is little Patrick and little Traci playing so sweet together!

Logan putting something on Hampton's head

Help!

Logan was done with the camera - go figure!

Daddy even had some fun in there with them!

Cow Appreciation Day

2009-08-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

Friday, July 10th was Cow Appreciation day. So, we loaded up, dressed up as cows, and went to Chick Fil A for our free meals. It was so fun and nice to eat for free! I spend a fortune there throughout the year, so it was a nice change not to have to pay for it for once.
Logan had his first ice cream cone.

Hampton even got his free meal.

The cow came out for a visit, but Logan and Hampton didn't want much to do with him.

Yes, I made Dylan and Blake come and dress up too. Dylan told me he wasn't going to do it so I told him that he could either dress up or pay for his own meal, but he was going! :) I am such a sweet mommy!

Logan in costume and not very happy about it!

Awww - sweet little cow!

The family of cows. Hmmm - where was Patrick???

We make such cute cows :)

I caught this cute picture of Hampton after we got home. He loves to play in the dogs' water bowls. This is when he first found it!

Happy Cow Day!

Logan's Swimming

2009-08-19T11:02:00.000-07:00

I started Logan in swimming lessons on the 6th of July and was so nervous about it. He did not want to do it at all and was not happy with the water whenever I would put him in it. The first 3 days of swimming lessons, he cried the entire time. Then, for whatever reason, he decided to cooperate on the 4th day and started doing very well. He will now go under water and kick his feet so well! (He still doesn't love the pool, but I am fine with that. At least he is not trying to sneak out of my house to get in the pool).
Getting a piggy back from daddy.

Don't ask me why I have to hold my breath too, but I do...

Here he is going under and swimming - so proud of him!!!

Waving for the camera and showing us how brave he is.

Awesome!

I am so proud of you, Logi Bear!!!

The night of the 9th we had game night and of course, Dylan and Blake had to start wrestling again...

Dylan really does love his big brother!

Such handsome boys! I am so proud of them :)

Blake and Dylan left the 10th for Georgia to spend some time with their dad and family. It sure did get quiet when they left :( - sort of!

Happy as can be - especially with Blake!

2009-08-19T10:57:00.000-07:00

I know I am his mother and more than partial, but everyone who knows Blake will back me when I say that I am the luckiest mom in the world and the 3 younger boys are the luckiest boys to have Blake as their oldest brother. He is so wonderful with all his siblings (including Abby and Jacob). He is the most helpful and nurturing of all my children so far and I can't say enough great things about him and how awesome he is. He truly loves all of us so much and has no idea how much all of us love him. Logan and Hampton are always so happy when he and Dylan are around. Blake spent the first half of the summer with us and we had the best time with him.

Little Hamp chewing on a coozie

I love those eyes!

Thanks for an awesome summer, Blake! :)

10 month pictures

2009-08-19T10:51:00.000-07:00

On the 7th, we had Hampton's 10 month pictures made. He did so well and here are a few of my favorites, although they were all great!

After the pictures, Hampton had a fun time playing with Ashley. Logan never showed any interest with the dogs, but Hampton really loves following them around the house.

He also loves to try eating her toys.

He gets so tickled when Ashley makes her toys squeak.

Boo - this one is blurry!

Happy little Hampton

2009-08-19T10:25:00.000-07:00

Hampton turned 10 months old on the 3rd of July and since we had the family over for the 4th, I didn't get a lot of additional pictures to upload for him. This picture completely captures the spirit of this sweet little boy! He is usually so happy and certainly brightens our lives. He is pulling up and crawling everywhere now. It keeps Logan busy too. Logan is constantly telling us to hold the baby. Leslie got him this cute little shirt while she was in Italy. He got to wear it for her when she kept him one day. I love the color on him! :)

Happy 10 months, Hamp!

Uggghhh!!!!

2009-08-15T10:47:00.000-07:00

I have met my upload quota on photos apparently and now can't upload any more pictures. I am about to end the whole blogging thing because I am having such a difficult time with it. I have loved doing it, but don't want to spend money to keep it up...any suggestions???

4th of July on the Lake

2009-08-12T03:00:00.000-07:00

On the 4th, we went out on the lake with Meghan and Scott for the day and to see fireworks. It was super fun! Leslie kept the little boys so we could enjoy it more - thanks, Leslie!Logan before we left.
He and Hampton had matching outfits on and I tried to get a picture, but Hampton wouldn't sit there long enough for me to grab a picture of them!

Dylan hanging with us...

Patrick and Blake

Scott showing off with some of his amazing tricks. They were hilarious!!!

And, the splash...

Meghan and Scott

Patrick and me

Again - why is it that no one in my family appreciates all the pictures I require???

Crazy Scott

We had a blast out there! Hope to do it again next year :)

PS - I think the reason I was having problems is because I was trying to upload the pictures under my old email address. It now seems to be working - Finally! Now, it's time to play catch up!

July 4, 2009 - Family Time with the Nixes

2009-07-14T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hampton's 1st July 4th! Hampton was in such a good mood to have a family get-together on the 3rd of July. We always get together with the Nixes and it is always so much fun!!!
Chappell and Sara Grace

Uncle Marty

Me and the Hubs

Logi Bear with Mommy and Daddy

Blakey Pooters

Scott and Meghan

Logan not wanting his picture taken so he closed his eyes so Mimi couldn't take the picture.

Little Logi

Debbie and Sara Grace playing with the ribbon off one of the gifts

Scott and Meghan again

At Christmas time we all get together as well and do a Chinese gift exchange. We decided this year we would do one during the 4th also and it was tons of fun. Logan helped me open some of the gifts - since mine got stolen a couple of times. I did end up with the cute polka dotted bucket you see in the picture (well, really Patrick ended up with it, but you know how that goes...).

Nana and Aunt Eloise - sisters

Kat, Blake, and Hamp

Dylan was out on the lake with his girlfriend most of the day but he made it home in time to enjoy some watermelon with us!He also got a little silly for me!

Dave and Patrick having a serious conversation

Aunt Sara with Hampton

Logan right before he got up and ran off

We are learning to share...

I love this picture!

He ended up with the toy and Sara Grace was NOT happy. She got so upset.

Cute little baby!

We tried to get some pictures of the kids together in their matching outfits that Mimi bought them and here's how it went...

Logan trying to hold Hampton by choking him,

Hampton got Logan to let go and Hampton almost fell off the stairs,

we had to bribe Logan with toys and Sara Grace with watermelon,

Mimi had to hold Hampton through the rails so he wouldn't fall,

and finally, they all looked the same direction!

Then, Hampton couldn't figure out why Sara Grace wouldn't share.

Poor Hampton is the only one without watermelon.

My poor baby - he is so deprived. Is this not the most pitiful picture ever???

It's not fair!

Yum!

We got smart and moved outside so the kids could really enjoy the watermelon, but they didn't like the grass...so, Mimi and G-daddy had to help!

Watermelon lips!

Then, we all headed out to the pool to wash all the watermelon off!

Logan would much rather play in the rocks than anything else...

Debbie and Hampton

Sara Grace sporting her cute swimsuit

Hampton loved him some Meghan!

Blake and Dylan in deep conversation

Logan thinks this is how you look through a magnifying glass.

Aunt Eloise and Nana

Hampton in the pool with Meghan

Momma and Hamp

We hope everyone had a happy 4th of July. We all certainly did and loved spending time with family!!!

June 27th - Day 8 of Vacation

2009-07-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

It was a beach day and Logan was so excited to take his trucks and tractors to the beach with Mommy and Daddy.Logan has the bag and is ready to go!

Logan's favorite thing in the world to do is play with his trucks and tractors in the dirt - even though he doesn't like to get dirty.

Daddy helped Logan build a couple of "sand houses."

Logan was the supervisor and told Daddy where to build and what to build. Get ready, Daddy. Logan is going to take over Suber Construction one day and he will be bossing you around!

Sweet little picture with the ocean in the background

I like this one a lot too!

Happy boy!

Mommy and Logan

I love my kisses from Logan!!!

Daddy and Logan going to wash off their hands in the water

Daddy did get Logan in the water for a little bit.

All done!

After Hampton's nap (while we were on the beach) we all went out to the pool.

Since Hampton is mobile now, he refuses to sit unless I have him strapped down. It was very difficult to feed him at the pool without the stroller!

Logan spent 99% of the time at the pool in the flower beds - aka "The Jungle"

He played with his trucks and tractors and dug up the mulch and got it everywhere. We did put it back before we left each day. He was content to sit there the entire time and play with his toys. I would have to make him get in the pool to cool off.

We didn't get any pictures of our last day at Myrtle Beach. We had a great vacation!!!

June 26th - Day 7 of Vacation

2009-07-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

More of Hampton looking out the window. Doesn't he look so old??? It breaks my heart!

So now that he can crawl, he likes to crawl under things and gets himself stuck a lot. He loves getting up under the coffee table but he kept hitting his head!

Hamtpon slept in the pack-n-play in our room and did very well. He slept through the night the entire time and also took great naps. I got this cute picture of him peaking over the top of it. He was like - quit taking pictures and get me out of this thing!

This night, Chappell, Marty and Sara Grace had gone home and Kat and Sara went out with Blake and Dylan to IMax theater. So, it was just Logan, Hampton, Patrick and me left in the room to hang out. We had lots of fun! We put Hampton to bed and let Logan hang out with just the two of us for a little bit. He got a new cookie set for the kitchen he is getting (anyone have any suggestions on a good brand???) so he baked us a lot of cookies. They are the good kind because you can't eat them and get all those calories!

He got the knife one time to cut the cookies and told me, "I cut the cookies with my scissors." The things he comes up with are so funny!

Logan thought the mitt went better on the spatula than on his hand.

Daddy tried to help, but Logan didn't appreciate it. Daddy was messing up Logan's pattern and Logan was getting so mad at him. Can we say, "OCD?"

Patrick tried to get Logan to lie down on the couch with him and go to sleep, but Logan got down and said, "NO, I seep in Ogi's bed." Then, he walked off towards the bedroom and waved to Patrick and said, "Night-night. See ya in da morning." Then he got back there and came running back out and said, "Daddy, put Ogi in my bed." It was so hilarious!

Logan slept in a pack-n-play in the room with Blake and Dylan and did pretty well. One night he woke up in the middle of the night crying for me and Blake got him up and put him in bed with him. Once he got all of Logan's animals, paci's (yes, he still has them at night), and pillow in bed, Logan told Blake, "Bake, you get out." So, I woke up to poor Blake sleeping on the couch because Logan kicked him out of his own bed. Isn't Blake the sweetest???

June 25th - Day 6 of Vacation

2009-07-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

For some reason this cart ended up in our room one day and Logan set up camp to play on it. It is the only time I ever want to look at my son (or any of my son's for that matter) through bars! He had a good time pretending to be Handy Manny and fixing the cart.
After Hampton's nap and lunch in the car, Hampton, Logan, Dylan and I went with Chappell and Sara Grace to the aquarium.

Hampton when we first got there. He was so good until he saw me. If he remembered I was there or saw me, he thought I needed to hold him. That is the stage we are at currently so I am very careful not to let him see me sometimes!

Logan and Hampton looking at one of the big tanks.

All the kids - sorry Dylan!

Sara Grace's favorite word right now is "NO!" In this picture I believe she was either about to say it or was finishing saying it. She gets that little finger pointed and is very serious about it!

Chappell and Sara Grace

Dylan took this good picture of the fish! I love this aquarium - it is where Patrick took me on one of our first dates almost 10 years ago!

Logan was mesmerized by the shark and his big teeth.

Logan going through the tunnel tank

Dylan was so helpful. I love catching moments of the boys together like this. It is so special to me!

Sara Grace was done with the aquarium pretty early on, but Chappell still had a smile because it was so fun to see all the tanks!

Logan and Sara Grace found a treasure.

Logan with his big brother at the play area

I like this picture of Logan and Sara Grace looking into one of the tanks.

Sara Grace and Hampton in the window of the jellyfish. Sara Grace was having none of it!

Back at the room and ready to have a girls' night out to dinner!

Chappell, me, Sara, and Kat heading out to PF Changs

The boys playing on my phone

Yes, he's going to kill me for this one...

...and this one!

What a super fun day!!!

June 24th - Day 5 of Vacation

2009-07-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

Pool Day for everyone!Logan, me, Hampton, Marty, Sara Grace, and Chappell swimming

Momma and her babies! I just love them so much!!!

Chappell, Sara Grace, and Marty

Logan walked along the seat for a long time and did very well.

Sara Grace and Hampton playing together

Happy little boy!!!

Uncle Marty doing the dishes...how sweet of him!

June 23rd - Day 4 of Vacation

2009-07-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

Sara Grace with pancake syrup in her hair. It was so funny!
Blake, Hampton, and Uncle Marty - hanging out

Dylan, Blake, and Marty laughing hysterically at something I said. They are CRAZY!!!

June 22nd - Day 3 of Vacation

2009-07-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

Logan playing with his trucks and tractors - go figure. One day we had been at the lazy river and there were some rocks in the center of it in the flower bed. Logan asked if he could have some and I wouldn't let him. Later that day, I surprised him by bringing some up to the room for him to play with and he was sooo excited (sad the things they want to play with rather than toys - why do we spend so much money on toys???). Well, Sara Grace liked the rocks also and we had a battle every time they came out because Logan did not want to share them - even though he had over 25 rocks and she only wanted a couple. It was a mess, but we made them share!
Sweet little Hampton exploring the room...

Caught off guard

And then the real fun began...

...and it took a while for them to quit!

Hampton thought it was funny!

I think this is a cute picture of the older two. I love their expressions!

Hamtpon and Sara Grace playing together

Sara Grace - I swear she doesn't always look this sad. I just didn't manage to catch any happy pictures of her.

Blake and Dylan up to no good

Logan back in Aunt Sara's bed watching movies with his big truck along side him

June 21st - Day 2 of Vacation and Blake's 1/2 Birthday :0 (16 1/2)

2009-07-09T14:05:00.000-07:00

So Logan might be a little tired of my taking pictures of him. He has learned to close his eyes when I get the camera out and he won't open them until I put it away. It is pretty funny sometimes, but frustrating at others...What have I done??

I love the pictures of the babies looking out the window. Two years ago we had a picture of Logan looking out the window like this. Last year, we got Sara Grace doing it, and this year it was Hampton's turn. He loved looking outside at everything!

Dylan after he woke up. He wasn't exactly cooperative to have his picture made either. What is the deal? I love pictures and why doesn't anyone appreciate them like I do???

Sweet Baby eating the lens cap to my camera.

Logan mesmerized by the television

He watched tv on Aunt Sara's and Aunt Kat's bed. They were so sweet to let him do so.

Sara Grace and her cute little walk

Awww - how sweet is this of Logan to kiss his cousin. Ok - this was before he hit her so hard she fell over and she screamed bloody murder. It was so sad and he was smiling about it. I was so upset with him for that! He apologized, but I don't know if he really meant it!

Logan was hiding in the curtains a lot and Sara Grace learned his tricks!

Logan running out from under the curtain

June 20th - 1st day of vacation

2009-07-09T04:43:00.000-07:00

We left for our vacation the 19th of June and got there without any problems! Woo-Hoo! Hampton was all ready for the pool.
Logan and Hampton about to head out.

Sweet little Sara Grace and Hampton (tired of the hat already)

And then, Logan got tired of the pictures...

Blake and Hampton

Such sweet boys! I can't even begin to explain how helpful Dylan and Blake were on our vacation. I wouldn't have had nearly as much fun had they not helped out as much. I am so lucky to have had them! Thanks, boys!!!

So, Hampton started crawling today! He finally just took off and then he looked like he had been crawling for months!

Sara Grace not happy to be sitting in the high chair having her picture taken.

Patrick and I got a date night and had a wonderful meal at the Conch Cafe. We just love that place!

I love my hubby!

June 17th

2009-07-09T04:41:00.000-07:00

I got these pictures of Hampton standing at the train table. He loves to stand here and play. It is the perfect height for him.
He is so happy to be able to play with Logan's toys!

It is hard to believe this little boy was in my tummy a year ago! And now, he's standing - so sad!

June 16th - Hampton is so close to crawling!

2009-07-09T04:34:00.000-07:00

I caught these action shots of Hamp trying to crawl. He can inch his way to get to something and looks like he could just take off, but he hasn't quite done it yet!He goes from sitting to the crawling pose very easily and can also get back to sitting from the crawling pose. Amazing!

He looks like he is crawling, doesn't he?

Just love that boy!

Hampton is the only of my children who has had a "lovey." He had this towel and was holding it like he does his lovey. I love this picture of him. It shows just how cuddly he really is.

June 15th - Mommy is home from Cabo

2009-07-09T04:05:00.000-07:00

I got back from Cabo the night of the 13th and had a wonderful time with my best friends while I was there. I will post pictures of that when I get them all organized and together. I missed the boys all so much - especially little Hampton. Unfortunately, he wouldn't nurse when I got back, but 9 months is still pretty good. He was just so happy to see me when he woke up the next morning. He kept staring at me and would lay his head on my shoulders and then look back up and stare some more. It was so sweet and I was so happy to hold my baby boy again. All the other boys were glad to see me but not nearly as cuddly and lovable.

When I got back, Hampton had cut his top two teeth and started pulling up. He wasn't even crawling yet! It was so weird. I didn't think he was close to pulling up since he hadn't begun crawling, but I suppose he was. Patrick did a good job keeping me informed about what the boys were doing each day (thank God I had Blackberry instant messenger). When he sent me pictures of Hampton standing up holding on, I was in shock and so sad I missed it!

Love that boy!

June 5th - Funny Logan

2009-07-09T04:00:00.000-07:00

So, I was doing laundry on my bed and kept coming in to check on Logan. He was hiding behind his chair watching Diego every time I checked on him. Well the last time, I caught him running as fast as he could from the kitchen to hid behind his chair... He was getting hands full of brownie off of the counter and hiding to eat it. It was so funny and he was so proud of himself. Sadly, he got his mommy's sweet tooth!
Here are his little hand prints in the brownies. You can only imagine how many crumbs were from the kitchen through the living room!

Logan loves his tool set he got for Easter. He tries to "fix" everything with them. For whatever reason, we have a tv in the floor of the office and Logan was "fixing" that for daddy. We heard some hammering going on and found this...

Precious!

He tells us when he grows up he is going to be "Suber Struction."

June 3rd - Silly Day

2009-07-09T03:39:00.000-07:00

Logan loves to get on our bed and play. This particular day he was rolling around in our sheets and started squealing. It was lots of fun to play with him!Hiding in the covers. Isn't it funny how children think if they just cover their faces and can't see you that you can't see them???

Squealing. I just love to watch my children playing and see how truly happy they are. I love that they don't have a care in the world!

Hampton (9 months old on the 3rd) having a fun meal and making a complete mess!

Happy about that mess, too!

May 31st

2009-07-09T03:36:00.000-07:00

Logan playing around with us
Daddy carring Logan upside down. When we do this, Hampton gets so tickled at Logan and all his hair!

Hampton is just about to crawl! I love the look on his face in this picture!!!

Mommy's sweet baby!

May 30th - at the Lake

2009-07-08T04:26:00.000-07:00

We got a sitter after our family pictures so Patrick, the older two boys, and I could hang out on the boat for the afternoon. It was so much fun. We all had a great time and the boys really enjoyed the jet skis. They only fell off twice. They also got lost which is a whole other story. Let's just say I was worried sick and upset until we found them. Blake felt terrible! Patrick helping Dylan get ready to head out
Blake patiently waiting on Dylan to get ready

Off they go...

Out on the boat - let the fun begin!

They are so silly together!

I love my boys!!!

Dylan trying to wrestle me!

Dylan and Momma

Blake and Momma

Blake making out with his chips.

Yummy! I think this is a great picture of Blake.

Patrick looks like he is enjoying us so much - :)

The wrestling match between the boys...why do they always do this???

Blake did not put sunscreen on and his feet got so burnt from being on the ski. It was hilarious!

Off they go again...

... but this time, with me!

We had a great time skiing together. I got them so wet several times! Ha!

Family Pictures - May 30th

2009-07-08T04:16:00.000-07:00

For Mother's Day, we had pictures made with the whole family for Linda (my mother-in-law) and Nana. They turned out so well and when I get a minute, I will upload some to my blog. Right now I am just showing you some behind the scenes. It went so well!Sweet Stacey working so hard with us. We had a list of poses a mile long that we wanted. She is always so good and patient with us. You always get to see her work, well here she is in action!
Aunt Sara with her nephews and neice

Uncle Patrick helping with Sara Grace

I think this is such a sweet picture!

Mimi taking a break with Logan and reading to him.

Blake and Dylan texting or something...

I love this picture of them. They are so tall now (they are the same height right now and by next summer, Dylan will have definitely passed Blake - maybe even sooner). It is hard to believe how big they are getting. Can you believe they used to be the sizes of Logan and Hampton??? They are super helpful and wonderful boys. I am so blessed!!!

An action shot of us trying to get the boys together in a pic...no such luck!

Ha - that is how this picture went!

Logan became obsessed with the firehydrant. A firetruck went by while we were out on the horseshoe and he stood there at the hydrant waiting for them to come get the water. It was so sad. Luckily, it was towards the end of our shoot!

Mimi trying to explain the situation to Logan. He just didn't get it. Weren't the supposed to come to that hydrant?

Stacey did a wonderful job on all our pictures. As soon as I get caught up with our day-to-day posts, I will get those on here - promise!

The triplets turn 1 - May 23rd

2009-07-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

Trace, Khari, and Marlee all turned 1 in May. We were so excited to go to their party!!! What a special day to be able to celebrate!When we got their it started raining and we got just a little wet. Logan didn't seem to mind. He ate a little bit and while I was getting Logan's food, Hampton grabbed the bowl with all the chips (he was in the Baby Bjorn) and dumped it all over the floor - how embarrassing! I could have died. Oh well, I learned to watch out for his little hands that can reach so much further than I ever thought possible!
Cake time!

How cute are they? I can't even imagine how much fun they are going to have together growing up!

Logan found this car and ended up playing here most of the party. He would climb up and down over and over. Luckily, no one else wanted to play on it. He got lucky!

Yum - Trace! He didn't waste any time!

Cooper so patiently waiting on his turn for some cake. I thought this was so cute and funny.

This was the fun of the day...

It was a ramp that you could ride down and Logan finally did it. It was cool because it was set up on a hill and you could go a long way. The problem was pushing the car back up the hill, but we managed. I wasn't sure Logan would do it, but he suprised me!

Cake and Ice Cream time

Honestly, I don't think he has ever gotten as messy as he did this day eating the ice cream. I didn't think I'd ever get it out of his clothes, but I finally did. Thank God for OxiClean!

Sweet little Landree eating her ice cream.

What a mess!

Logan finally found a big ball that he loved playing with. I thought I'd never get him to leave with me. He started running away from me when I called him and pretended he didn't hear me. I started counting as he was running the opposite way and all of a sudden when he heard me say, "one" he made a wide u-turn and headed my way all the while pretending he couldn't hear me. It was hilarious!

Michael Brewer made the comment that the way Logan runs around and plays is like he is in pure "bliss." He said that is the only word he can think of to describe it and I would say that is a good choice of words. I love that he is so happy!

We got home and told daddy all about our fun at the party and daddy showed Logan how to blow his party favor. Logan loved it!

Hampton tried to eat Logan's lollipop. He was so good during the party. He sat on me in the Baby Bjorn the whole time and just watched. He is such a good and complacent baby!

Logan's turn to try. No, we still had not cleaned him up from the party.

Logan went with me to a doctor's appointment for Hampton one day and brought his Diego vet kit. It had a stethescope and Dr. Whitaker saw him with it and put all kinds of cute stuff in his bag. So now, Logan has a new doctor's kit from Target and he plays with it all the time. Each time we go to the doctor, Dr. Whitaker gives him more fun supplies for his kit. It's really sweet! Logan told me in the car that he was not Dr. Logan, he was "Dr. Bicker." It was precious!

Fixing mommy's hurt foot

Hampton spending some time with his daddy

These are my favorite types of pictures. They capture such a special moment!

What a sweet and happy boy he is! Notice the phone in the picture...that was Patrick's when he was little. How neat is that that our boys get to play with toys their daddy did?

Checking out daddy's heart.

I didn't mean to combine this entire post together, but since I am so far behind, I am not fixing it.

Happy Birthday to all the triplets. Thanks for making us a part of your special day!!!

Love, The Subers

May 19th

2009-07-08T03:45:00.000-07:00

I am now posting by dates so I can keep up since I'm so far behind... Logan and Dylan riding around in the dump truck. Logan decided he didn't want to clean the dump truck and mega blocks up this day and I told him if he didn't I would throw them in the trash. Logan told me he would rather I clean them up and put them in the trash. So we loaded them up in a garbage bag. He didn't even care. He even pointed out the ones we missed. My mission failed!

Hampton loves him some Dylan!

Still not crawling enough so we can prop him with pillows and he won't fall off the bed.

Such a happy boy!

9 months old - June 3rd

2009-07-08T03:36:00.000-07:00

My baby boy is now 9 months old...so hard to believe. He is the sweetest baby I have had yet! God knew I needed to end with this! :) Hampton is sitting so well and trying to crawl. He will be crawling any day (hopefully, not while I'm in Mexico)!

He still loves his around-we-go!

He now eats table foods with us, but we are gradually introducing them to him. It is rather difficult because if he sees you eating anything, he thinks you should share with him. He has also figured out when we try to pretend it is what we are eating and sneak in a puff. Sometimes he just can't have it though! I am hoping he will be a good eater - unlike his brother, Logi!

On the verge of crawling. He is just so sweet!

I think he likes the camera - it's a good thing!!!

Happy 9 months, Hampton. We all love you so very much!!!!

Updates

2009-07-08T03:17:00.000-07:00

Ok - after MUCH ridicule, I am up at 6 am and working on updating my blog. I am coming up on 2 months overdue....so sad!!!

Hampton gets Tubes

2009-05-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

After several months and many many trips to the doctor, Hampton finally got referred to the ENT for tubes to be put in his ears. We got the referral to go see Dr. Thompson on the 21st, but after going back to the doctor Tuesday, they called and got us an appointment for Thursday morning. When we went to schedule the procedure, Dr. Thompson asked if I could be there the next morning at 6:15. I said, "of course." So, we were off and headed to the surgery center at 6 am Friday morning. Hampton all strapped in and ready to go. He couldn't figure out why we were waking him up so early and putting him in that carseat. He couldn't eat or drink anything before, so luckily, he was very good on the way and when we got there.

This is right when we got there and before I got him out of his carseat.

Getting his hospital anklet/bracelet and gown on...

Such a cutie in his gown

Not sure what all this is about!

I was so upset when they took him back because he had no idea what was about to happen. It was so sad. But, he was only back there for 7 minutes when the doctor came out and said he was done and heading to recovery. He said everything went very well! Yay!!!

When they called us back to see him, I walked into the recovery area and immediately heard him crying. It was the most pitiful cry. You could tell he just didn't like coming out of the anesthesia. It was the saddest thing ever. He just wanted me to hold him. Even when we got out to the car he just laid his head on my shoulder and didn't want me to put him down. Daddy made me put him in the carseat though - Boo, Daddy! I could have just sat in the parking lot and held him until he was ready, but daddy made me put him in - uggh!

Anyway, he cried a little on the way home and then fell asleep. He woke up when we got home, he ate and then went back to bed - and so did I!

After a good nap, he is was fine!

More pictures throughout the day...such a sweet little face!

Playing with a spoon. I love a happy baby!!!

Dinner time!

Way to go, Hampton! Hopefully, now you will have better ears and better hearing.

We love you, baby boy. We are so proud of how well you did getting your tubes!

Dylan's 8th grade Party

2009-05-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

Dylan's 8th grade party was Thursday. I was the chair of the event and I had the most fun organizing it. Everything turned out so great and all the kids had lots of fun!

Here are some of the cakes we had. There was a LOT left over! I can't believe it's the class of 2013!

The food tables. They had cakes, popcorn, candy, and sodas

This is right when all the 8th graders got out there. Patrick had donated shirts to all the students. They were super cute! It was cool to see everyone wearing them to the party.

Dylan and his friend, Aldo.

When the fun began. This was two boys dancing and being silly.

Dakota and Jacob

Mr. Jackson being goofy and dancing for the kids

All the kids gathered around watching the dancing...Where's Waldo, I mean Dylan?

Coach Mac breakin it down for the students

All the students dancing to some music

Craziness!

My little 8th grader, Dylan. I'm so sad that he is going to be starting High School next year. It just doesn't seem real.

Happy end of the year, Dylan! I love you!!!

Play Group

2009-05-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

On Mondays, we have play group with some of our friends. It was at our house this past Monday and I finally got some pictures of the kids playing together. Logan gets excited when he knows he gets to see his friends, but he doesn't like to share yet. We are working on that! They all love playing ring-around-the-rosie.
It is so cute to watch them...

especially when they fall down!

Then they all get up and say, "one more time" or "do it again." It is so cute!

Hampton playing while the other kids run around him

Logan has started getting in the around-we-go lately. He says, "wook at me, Mommy."

That afternoon when Dylan got home, Hampton got some much deserved attention from his big brother!

Picture Day

2009-05-17T11:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning before the pictures, both boys got up super early. This was not really the plan, but it worked out since we had to be on the beach for our pictures at 7. We caught this cute picture of them in our bed watching some cartoons.

Hampton's 1st Trip to the Beach

2009-05-17T11:10:00.000-07:00

Friday we went out to the beach after lots of coaxing for Logan. He does NOT like to have his feet get dirty and when I told him we were going to go to the beach he told me, "Ogi not go beach and get dirty." It is amazing to me that he remembers that from last year. Finally, we talked him into going with us by purchasing a new shovel and bucket. He loved it and played and played. We had to drag him off the beach both days we were there!Since he loves the big trucks and tractors, that is a good way to get him to play!
Logan playing with Daddy in the sand

I took all these pictures with my phone, so if they are blurry, that's why!

Logan doing it himself

We kept Dylan out of school that Friday so he could come with us. He was lots of help and we all had a great time. Dylan had just as much fun playing in the sand as the other two!

Mommy and Hampton for his first time ever being on the beach!

Sweet little boy picking up shells

Dylan digging a hole. At one point he had burried his entire leg and Logan got really upset and tried to dig him out with the shovel. That was kind of dangerous letting Logan do that. He might have stabbed Dylan in the leg with the shovel a couple of times.

Hampton pretty much stayed on the blanket with me the whole time. He also had me hold him a lot. He has been ver needy lately with all the ear problems and his age - very demanding and high maintenance. But, I love it because he still wants to love on his mommy!

The boys walking on the beach - that is Patrick, Logan, and Dylan. When Logan was by me and Patrick or Dylan would walk toward the water, Logan would yell, "No daddy, come back." It was sweet!

The mess we had going on

Logan just played and played

After playing for a while on the beach, we took the boys up to the room and put them down for naps and I was able to lay out for about an hour and a half. Thanks, Dylan! It was fun and relaxing!

Isle of Palms

2009-05-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

We went to Isle of Palms last weekend to have Beach Pictures made with Stacey. They turned out cute. Check them out at http://www.naturallywonderful.com/ On our way down, Logan was so excited to go to the beach. We played games in the car to keep busy and keep him from asking us a hundred times when we were going to get there. Here he is "hiding" from me. Isn't it funny how kids think if they cover their eyes you can no longer see them?

Dylan in the back playing his PSP

Patrick driving and getting us there safely!

Thanks, Honey! You did a great job! :)

Family Day on the Lake

2009-05-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

A couple of Sundays ago, we took the little ones and spent an afternoon on the lake. They both took good naps which was very nice so I could relax a little. What a fun day!Logan watching a movie before crashing
After he woke up, he flirted a little with some of the girls who were there.

Eating chips on daddy's boat - daddy almost had a cow!

Watching the water

Hampton after he woke up

Daddy and his first mate

Daddy and his boys

This is a funny look Hampton was giving to Logan. I'm not sure what Logan was doing...

Daddy's little helper with the radio

Poor drool

Does he look tired or what???

Hampton's 1st night on the Boat

2009-05-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

May 1st was Hampton's 1st night to go out and sleep on the boat. He did awesome! He went down at his normal time and didn't get up until 8 the next morning. Woo-hoo!When we got on there, he sat on the bed playing and laughing. I tried to catch it on camera...

I just love that happy little face!!!

Fun with Hampton

2009-04-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

I haven't really gotten any good pictures of Hampton's cute two little teeth and figured I better. He is trying to cut more on the bottom right now so he won't look like this for long. I think baby's look so cute with just their bottom two teeth!Hampton has actually had a fussy couple of weeks lately. It stinks! I think it is a combination of his teeth trying to cut, he's had another ear infection, he has been very congested, and on top of that he is almost 8 months old and may be a little more aware of when I am not holding him. He wants to be held all the time. It has been a trying couple of weeks, but I just hope he feels ok. This is so hard on everyone!
He's still pretty happy and sweet though...just look at that face!

I love the way he will sit and play with his toys now without falling over. That is so nice!

I love you, baby boy!!

Laundry Basket Rides

2009-04-30T11:49:00.000-07:00

Monday morning the boys got a laundry basket ride from Gran. It was just Logan at first and then they put Hampton in. They both loved it and wore Gran out.
Does Hampton look scared or what? I think he has a death grip on Logan's shirt.

I told Logan to wave at the camera and it looks like Hampton is waving to the other side - :)

Ok - coming to the end of the ride.

Thanks for the great fun, Gran!

Mommy's Mess

2009-04-30T11:40:00.000-07:00

Logan loves his camera. He will walk up to you and say, "Say Cheese." Of course, he is always looking through it the wrong way, but it is so sweet. I think he thinks I look like I always have a camera to my face...so sad.
When we went to the zoo the other day, he grabbed his camera and told me, "Ogi take pictures of Namils." He can't quite say "animals" yet. It is so sweet.

So, Saturday afternoon I had a very bad "OOPS." Hampton had thrown up peas all over his white outfit so I put it in Patrick's sink to soak for a while. The problem was that I pulled the plug to stop the sink, turned on the, water, and left to go get the baby some other clothes. Well, then I decided he needed a nap, went downstairs and debated going to the grocery store, wrote a list, and LEFT. Meanwhile, the water was still running! I seriously think I have ADD now. It is so horrible the things I have done lately. This takes the cake though. I am so frustrated with myself. I am wondering if they make medication for it???

Patrick was out of town and didn't get back until Sunday. When he got back is when I realized how bad the damage was. We had to pull the carpet up from the bathroom all the way to my bed because it was still so wet. Under the house was soaked also because of the a/c vent in our bathroom floor getting flooded. Luckily, it wasn't bad enough where we had to call the insurance company, but I think that is just because my husband knows what he is doing. He told me that I should have pulled the carpet up right when it happened - seriously??? Like I know how to do that!

Here is the damage and in the pictures above, Logan went and got his new tools that he had gotten for Easter and he helped his daddy. He had a drill and was working it on the carpet. It was a cute picture if nothing else!

When I mess up, I do it big time!!!

Small Group Fun

2009-04-30T11:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday after the Kids Fest and after a good, long nap, we went to the Brewer's so the kids could all play together. All the men were at "Man Camp," so it was just us girls and the babies. It was lots of fun and the kids all got along so great. We had pizza, crazy bread, cookies, and fruit. Logan loves to dig in the dirt and play with trucks so he got right to it in Jennifer's garden. She said she didn't care that he was digging up the garden, so I let him do it (I swear I asked her several times if she cared).
Hampton played in John Parker's stroller for a few minutes so gran could feed him some dinner. He had a good time being outside.

The girls of the group - Landree and Camryn

This is a funny picture of Cooper. He was eating while he was riding. It is hard to tell, but his pizza is on the back of the scooter behind his foot. It was so funny.

Logan got really upset because Landree was following him while he was pushing the dump truck. He thought she wanted to play with it and she just wanted to look at his face where he got the helicopter painted. He had a look of terror and panic that she was going to take the truck from him or that he was going to have to share. It was so sad.

Cooper with his pizza

Jackson sat on this toy long enough for me to grab a picture of him. They are moving soon to Raleigh and we are going to miss the Woodhams so much!

Thanks for having us over, Jennifer. We had lots of fun. Maybe next time we can stay longer!

Kids Day of Lexington

2009-04-29T10:12:00.001-07:00

Saturday was Kids Day of Lexington so we decided to head down to enjoy the festivities. My mother came in from Arkansas the night before, so we thought that would be something fun to do!Logan had his first popcicle of this year. He loved it but got tired of it after awhile.
We even got to see Cocky! Logan wasn't too sure about him, but was very good to tell Cocky "bye-bye" when we left.

Logan got his first face painting. He got a blue helicopter. He did very well leaving it alone too. I was very afraid it would make a huge mess, but was happily surprised that it didn't!

Logan also got to go "fishing" at a booth. He won a blow up ball. It was cute except he wanted to keep fishing with each rod. I just kept giving the ball back to them and having them reattach the original ball. It was more that he wanted to fish rather than get the prize.

Logan got to pet the horse that was there. He was pretty intimidated by the horse though.

Finally, a snow cone. Logan called it an "icee cone." He loved it and when I tried to give him a hot dog, he threw it on the ground and told me he wanted another "icee cone." I wasn't going to let him have another one though...

I do have to say they were very refreshing. It was 85 degrees and very hot!!!

Sweet little boy and his snow cone

Right before we left, Logan wanted to get out of the stroller to see the big tractor. He would have stayed there all day had I let him. He saw the scoop and sat there picking up dirt off the ground putting it in there. It was so cute. He thought he was really working and was very serious about it.

Logan and Gran before we left for the house and NAPS!

That was exhausting.

Another Zoo Day

2009-04-29T10:05:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, Logan and I met some friends at the zoo for a little while. It was crazy!!! I will definitely avoid the zoo on Fridays from now on. Every school around here was on a field trip there that day. You know it's bad when you pull into the parking lot and they are directing traffic!Logan and the lion
The bears were out and wrestling again. That is always fun to watch. I know it is hard to tell him this picture - sorry!

Logan asked to go see the cow about 100 times, so we finally made it to see him.

Sweet little Logan

After the zoo, we went through Chick-fil-a because Hampton has been sick all week and we missed going on Tuesday since we couldn't go to My Gym. Logan loves to get his "bauck-bauck and applejuice."

It was such a nice day out, so we pulled the top back in the car to look at the clouds.

I just love this little boy so very much. I could kiss him all day!

Hampton had to go back to the doctor while we went to the zoo, so Patrick took him. He has not been feeling well for a while now and I was worried his ears weren't getting any better. The dr said they looked fine but he now has a head cold....uggghhh. When will we be past this??? I hate that he doesn't feel well. It makes him so pitiful and miserable!