Visit to Memphis

Dinner at Lee and Eliot's with some of the Wilson Clan
I like your new house, Wils
At the zoo with Bet Bet
Graham and I took a trip to Memphis to visit with family and friends ... we sure did have a blast!!! We spent lots of time with Wils ... hanging out at his house, at Snacks and Bet Bet's house, and at the zoo. I must say that it sure is nice being in the same city as grandparents. I had more time to myself in the last 5 days than I probably have had in the past 5 weeks, and I didn't have to spend a dime :) But I think that since our time together is rare, that's what makes it so special. I'm sure I'd take if for granted if I had it all the time. Anyway, thanks Snacks, Bet Bet, Pops, and Gigi for a fun time!!

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Boy

I know every mom says it, but you'll have to hear it from me, too ... I cannot believe that my baby boy is 1 year old. It truly has been an incredible year!! We had a birthday party for Graham at our house Saturday, and he had a blast playing outside, eating cake, and opening presents. Kevin and I really appreciate our family and friends coming to celebrate our boy's big day. Check out more pics: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?UV=785292800647_515385159605&mode=fromsite&collid=679943604105.667886439605.1222911602753&conn_speed=1

Go Dores!!

We took Graham to the first half of the Vandy game last Saturday night. It was a bit different from last year since he was only 5 weeks old then and slept pretty much the entire time. His dinner entertained him for the first 20 min. and he liked that noise, but he was a bit wiggly. All in all, it was a fun night and Graham was a wonderful good luck charm :)

Walking on Sunshine

I'm having to face the fact that I have a toddler now and not a baby anymore. We took Graham to the Richland pool yesterday for one last time this summer. I shot this video of him walking through the fountains. I must say, he's getting pretty good at his walking and can now even stand from the floor. He has really enjoyed the pool this summer!! I was thinking about how different it will be when we go next June ... he'll probably jump to me in the water. I'm going to have to get creative thinking of things to do now that we won't be going to the pool at least once a week anymore. I'm sure we'll think of something :)

Funny Pics

It amazes me how fast such a little person can make such a big mess. After breakfast this morning, I was cleaning up the kitchen and decided to go ahead and cook Graham's lunch (macaroni and cheese with ground beef, spinach, and corn). I had to get some flour out of the pantry and obviously forgot to close the door. As I was stirring the cheese sauce, which probably took 2 minutes, I looked over to find Graham inside the pantry throwing everything out. His curiousity cracks me up and I absolutely love watching him learn new things everyday. He is now walking from room to room and loves to walk down to the mailbox each day ... even though it takes about 5 minutes each way because he loves to bend over and pick up EVERY leaf, stick, rock, etc. God sure has blessed us with one precious baby boy!!
I went in to check on Graham before I went to bed the other night and found him like this :)

Look Who's Walking

Graham has been letting go and taking steps on his own all week long. I don't know if he's trying to show me his personality or not, but he doesn't like to walk on his own if I'm holding on to him and then let go. He only seems to want to take steps when he's holding on to something ... it's like he only wants to do it on his own terms and when he's ready. Babies are so funny!! Oh, and yes, he is wearing Christmas pjs ... I desperately need to do laundry :)

Girls Trip to Altanta

Last weekend, my mom took my sisters-in-law and me on a fun girls trip to Atlanta!! We all arrived on Thursday and had a mexican dinner with margaritas all around to kick off the kid-free weekend :) We spent all day Friday at the Scott Antique market and all got some goodies for our new homes and finished the day at Bacchanalia for dinner, which we all stated was in our top 5 best restaurants ever. On Saturday we indulged in some spa treatments at our hotel spa and went shopping in the afternoon. It truly was an amazing weekend, not just to get away from the duties of motherhood, but to be with the women I love most and just have fun with them. I am SO blessed!!!!