Sunday, December 2, 2012

6 Months and Chopping Down the Christmas Tree!

 6months Christmas Tree 003 Oh our little man!  You’re growing up too fast!  I know every parent says that about their kid, but it’s so very true!  You weigh 15 pounds, in size 3 diapers, 6-9 month clothes and you’re trying so hard to get some teeth!  We’re hoping any day now.  You’ve had your 1st surgery and recovered like a champ!  You had your tongue clipped and have not stopped “talking” since.  You also had your 2nd sick visit…this time it was a double ear infection.  We thought you were going to rub your left ear off! 

6months Christmas Tree 004You are rolling everywhere!  You know how to get to something you want to play with and if you can’t reach it or it’s stuck under you, you get so mad!  You really enjoy playing with toys and putting EVERYTHING in your mouth!   You can sit up for a little while before banging your head on the floor.  You climb out of the Bumbo seat and try to escape from your swing (you hang sideways in it).  These are just several examples of how busy you are and into everything.  I think we’re going to have to wrap you in bubble wrap!6months Christmas Tree 005Your sister is still your biggest fan!  She makes you laugh every day and you start kicking your feet and moving around as soon as you hear her voice!  I hope you two always adore each other!  Oh…you’ve stopped sleeping through the night, we think it’s because your hungry and have had an ear infection!  We love you little man with all our heart!  What a blessing you are in our lives! 6months Christmas Tree 001After a visit to our 2nd Christmas tree farm, Baker found the winner at Merry Christmas Tree Farm in Central.   It looks perfect in our living room!  It’s hard to believe that our little girl is 4!  6months Christmas Tree 002

Saturday, November 3, 2012

5 Months and Video

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Oh Palmer!  I can’t believe how fast you’re growing.  I hold you every second I get because I know when you’re mobile…there will be no stopping you!  You love to roll all over the place and you grab anything in site.  You’re so curious about everything around you.  You are in love with your sister!  She can make you laugh and smile when no one else can.  Any day now, you’ll have 2 bottom teeth!  Always remember how much you’re loved and how happy you make our lives! 

Halloween!

 Halloween 002It was a mad dash to get 2 kids dressed and ready for trick-or-treating in downtown Clemson.  Baker loved being Ariel and Palmer was a good sport about being her side-kick, Sebastian.   Halloween 003 Halloween 004 Halloween 005 Can you tell Baker was excited to meet up with great friend from school, Wyatt! Halloween 008Baker knows how to keep Wyatt in check!   Halloween 012 Palmer did so well for his 1st time trick-or-treating.  A lady tried to give him candy and when I said he was only 5 months old, she tried to give him crackers!  I then told her he doesn’t have any teeth and only drinks formula.  Halloween 014 Halloween 015 After trick-or-treating in downtown Clemson we went to Clemson 1st Baptist for their trunk-or-treating.  Baker was thrilled to meet up with Sara, a friend from her class.  Halloween 024

Our last stop of the night was to see Gi-Gi and Uncle Nick.  Halloween 025

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Palmer was so happy to be out of his costume so he could eat his feet!  They’re his favorite treat!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

“Pumpkin Patch Time”, says Baker!

DSC01476It’s so much fun to see Baker enjoy every moment of life!  This was our 3rd year taking her to Denver Downs and each year it only gets better!   DSC01452She went down the slide at least 20 times! DSC01455

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These pictures have me a little worried about what’s to come in the years ahead!  She saw a stage and asked if she could “pose” for us! DSC01462 DSC01465

Baker, with Daddy’s help, found our “just right pumpkin”.  Palmer looks excited doesn’t he!  He was wonderful the entire visit.  He had plenty of people watching to keep him entertained!  Just think, next year I won’t be able to keep him contained!DSC01471 Keep your tongue in Baker!  Oh the fun she had on the bouncy pillow.  It was such a joy to see the excitement on Baker’s face as she explored the entire farm.  What a blessing it is to be her parents!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

4 Month Update…Finally!

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Palmer, I’m only 2 weeks late on updating you with all the wonderful things that have done this month.  I’m not sure of your weight and height because your 4 month check-up was rescheduled for next week.  We spent this past month trying to figure out what was making you so unhappy and we discovered that you are allergic to milk.  We hope it’s something you’ll grow out of.  You were crying all the time and needed to be held. Things are much better now!4 months 003

Since changing to a milk free formula you have been so happy and really put on some weight.  We think you’re teething because your hands are always in your mouth. You really want to chew on your feet!  It’s your goal every day!    4 months 004

You’re in size 3 diapers and size 6 to 9 month clothes.  You love to sleep on your left side with your thumb in your mouth. 4 months 009

Your daddy fed you apple cereal for the 1st time and you ate it like it was your job!  You knew exactly what to do and loved every bite.  4 months 012

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Palmer’s Baptism!

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It worked out perfectly!  Colin was in Atlanta for work, so he was able to join us for Palmer’s baptism.  Mary surprised us!  She was able to make it from Arizona, at the last minute.  It was extra special to have Palmer’s godparents at the service!August 012

Baker thought she was at the alter to pose!  I was wondering why so many people were laughing during the service!  August 026 August 028 

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Papa B, my grandfather, baptized me and Baker.  We decided to let him just relax for this family event!August 040 August 047 August 051 Rev. Keith Ray at Clemson United Methodist Church performed the service.

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All my brothers!   After the service, we had everyone over for lunch.  We enjoyed a delicious taco bar, thanks to Mary for her “authentic” skills in the kitchen. August 061We still claim Brett, even though he graduated from Carolina! August 065 August 066 August 068 August 073 August 077 We made an attempt to do the “Heeley Girl” pose!  It needs a lot of work!August 079 August 080 August 082 August 083 August 084 The mamas and their boys!

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It was a wonderful and memorable day!  A great celebration with the ones we love!