Palmer’s Baptism!

 

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!

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

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

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. We still claim Brett, even though he graduated from Carolina! We made an attempt to do the “Heeley Girl” pose!  It needs a lot of work! The mamas and their boys!

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

1st Day of School!

At Baker’s open house, I warned her teachers that she dresses herself in the morning.  It’s something I have no control over!  This picture is a wonderful example of Baker’s “style”.  On Tuesday, August 22nd Baker started in the 3 year old class.  She loves being in Ms. Terria and Mr. Austin’s class.   It was also my 1st day of school, so Lacy took Baker.  He said that she broke his heart.  She walked right into her classroom and gave him a big wave.  He had to chase her down for a hug and kiss goodbye.  Our little girl is growing up!

3 Months

Palmer, you turned 3 months on Monday, August 27th.  You have been super busy this month! 

• You started daycare and are really adjusting well.  I love to pick you up each afternoon and see that precious smile! 
• Family members came from all over to celebrate your baptism at Clemson United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 26th.
• You were so thoughtful and started sleeping through the night, in your crib, the week I started back to work.
• Your favorite place to hang out is still your changing table! It always makes you smile.
• You love to smile, but it takes a lot to get you to laugh!
• You’re eating 60z every 3 hours and are in size 2 diapers.
• No shots this month!  Thank the Lord!
• You’re loved so very much!

Our Last Summer Get-Away!

We spent last week touring SC’s Low Country, making wonderful memories with family and friends.  We started our week in Bluffton, visiting our friends who just moved to the area.  For some reason, I didn’t take one picture!!  We made a short stop at Edisto Beach to visit Granny and GranDan.  Can you tell  Baker was so excited?

The ocean was rough from recent storms, but that didn’t stop Baker.  She laughed and smiled through every wave.  I think it helped that her GranDan was there with her! Palmer’s 1st visit to the ocean was short and sweet!  The overcast was nice, but after a few minutes it was just too hot for him.  I think we’ll see a lot more action from him on next year’s visit! Enjoying some time at the beach house with Granny.

We also spent a few days at Yonge’s Island visiting Great-Aunt Anne and Great-Uncle Merlin.

I said, “Baker can you tell that Aunt Anne and Bebe are sisters?”  Her reply was “Yes!  They are both old!”.

Our last stop was to see GinGin!  We enjoyed every minute spending time with our friends and family.  What a great way to end the summer!

I love this moment that Lacy captured!  I can just see the love they have for each other!

Palmer’s 1st Week of Daycare!

Well, we all survived our 1st week back to reality!  Getting 2 kids out the door and on time for work requires great planning.   I loved the sign they made to welcome Palmer to their class.  It was a great feeling to know that he will be loved and well taken care of.  It was really hard to let Palmer go!  I have truly enjoyed every moment snuggling with my little man. (Oh how I cried on and off, all day Monday!)  Ms. Amanda and Ms. Susan made the transition a lot easier.  On the 2nd day I dropped Palmer off, I asked Ms. Amanda where she wanted me to put Palmer and she said “right here in my arms”.  Oh…that made my heart happy and made it so much easier to make it through the day!

This was Baker’s 1st day of daycare with Ms. Barbara.  We have been so lucky to have such wonderful people take care of our babies!

It’s ironic…Palmer’s crib is in the same spot as Baker’s was! Baker is so proud to have her little brother join her at school! 

2 Months!

Palmer, you turned 2 months on July 27th, mommy’s birthday!  Your looks are starting to change, but you still have bright red hair!  It’s hard to believe that you will be starting daycare in 2 weeks.  It’s going to be so hard to let you go, but I know you’ll be in good hands.  You’re also going to love being around other babies. 

   This month, you moved out of mommy and daddy’s room!  You now sleep in your crib and love it!  We are so lucky!  At bedtime, we just place you in your bed, turn on your mobile (which you love) and you knock out for 4 to 5 hours!  Dr. Moseley said that I need to stop swaddling you.

You’ve started smiling and love to suck your thumb.  You’re also a talker and eater.  You eat 5 oz every 3 hours!  You weigh 11.8 lbs (34th percentile)

23 inches long (50th percentile)

Of course your head is 15.7 in,  the 77th percentile!