Baby Shower for Brittany

A few weeks back several of us girls threw Brittany, one of my residency friends, a baby shower for her soon-to-be-here new arrival "Georgia." Our theme was ice cream sundays ... and who doesn't like ice cream so I think it was a big hit. 

Melissa's talent shown by the 'Baby Shower Tree" she made. So crafty. We hung little cards with advice and well wishings on the tree as the party progressed.

Haley sneaks into the party for cuddles with Melissa 

Christy whipped up another fabulous punch

A few of the hostesses

Our guest of honor!

Time to unwrap

Dayna, Lainie, and Ana

After the shower, Baby (not so much baby anymore) Molly stopped by to pick up her mommy. I got some great shots of her cuteness that I just wanted to share.

Molly's doggies:

And I can't leave out my sweet L. Playtime on the deck after the party. 

You Know You Have a Three Year Old When...

He says at dinner: "I love Ketchup on bread"

He adds the word "bananas" into almost every sentence just because he thinks it's funny.

Your conversations go something like this:

M: Don't get leaves in the car, Lucas.
L: Why don't we get leaves in the car?
M: Because the leaves are dirty.
L: Why are the leaves dirty?
M: Because they're leaves.
L: Why are they called leaves?
M: Um, because the leaves are leaving.
L: ...Why are the leaves leaving?

While getting Burritos and Quesadillas at Moes:
L: Why doesn't mine have beans on it?
S: Quesadillas don't have beans but you can have some of mine.
L: But I don't like beans.

While spending the weekend at his grandparents' house:
Nana: Lucas, if you do that again you'll have to go to timeout.
Lucas: What happened to one, two, three?

He learns to color in the lines!

Highlights of Summer

Summer is winding down in Nashville.  I started my new job at the beginning of August, Haley has started daycare, Labor Day is just around the corner, the first Vandy Football game of the season is tomorrow, and Lucas is getting all set to start his first season of soccer next week. We'll be sad to see it go as it was a great past few months but we're looking forward to a great fall.

Some of our highlights of the summer included us getting to spend a few days in Birmingham with my parents. We did miss Jenni who was off traveling the world. 

Sharing a popsicle with Mallet

Visiting Dora at the McWane Center

Cuddles with Oma

 We also got to enjoy a few carefree days at home. Taking a month off work was a great decision and I loved spending the time with the kids. 

Haleybug:

My Lucaslove:

And our duo:

And we enjoyed some serious playtime... especially when Daddy comes home to play.

Adoring her big brother

Our little girl started daycare at the beginning of August. She is in the Infant III classroom with Miss Angie, who took such wonderful care of Lucas when he was a baby. We are so excited to have her with Lucas' old teacher and additionally with Lucas' friends' little sibs (Emma's brother Peter and Ellie's brother Christopher).

Lucas picking Hales up in her classroom

We also enjoyed a visit from Nana and Pa-pa who took the kids to the zoo while Matt and I were working. Love these pictures. You just know they had a great time.

Lucas learned how to ride his bike. He loves some quality time riding with dad. Training wheel-less will be our task for next summer.

And what would summer be without some porch time at Local Taco.

Birdy Quotes

Randomly while building trains with his daddy:
L: Sometimes I say "hip hip banana"

A few minutes later, I sneezed and
L like a good Southener: "Bless you, honey"

Boy is never lacking for comic relief.
Love him.

Haley - 4 Months

Here's our baby girl at 4 months! We were across the ocean for her big 3 month milestone so I did not get a chance to do a separate little photo shoot. But I hope you enjoy this one.

Our girl is now all smiles. She has started cooing and talking.

She has found her feet and loves to play with them.

She finally will occasionally agree to taking a pacifier.

She has learned to sit with some propping and has rolled from tummy to back a few times (even though not consistently).

She loves to watch her big brother play and loves it when he goofs with her. And he loves that blowing spit bubbles is her new hobby.

At her 4 month check-up a few days ago she was 25.5 inches (65 cm) [70%ile] and 12 pounds 2 oz (5.5 kgs) [10%ile]. Still long and lean.

We're amazed by watching you grow, Haley. We adore your emerging personality, your happiness, and your sweet face. We love you, Bug!

Llama Llama

We have really been enjoying the Llama Llama series by Anna Dewdney lately.

Loved this quote from our most recent library find Llama Llama Red Pajama:

"Please stop all this
llama drama
and be patient
for your mama"

And also this one:

"Little Llama,
don't you know,
Mama Llama
loves you so?"

I think there's frequently a lot of llama drama at our house but also a lot of love for our own little llama.

Could totally be at our house around 9:30 pm :)

And if you're looking for a good kids book. I think our favorite from this series is still Llama Llama Home with Mama