Easter 2010

Just some pics of our favorite little bunny! Easter didn't quite go as planned...I woke up at 6:00AM with a horrible migraine. Not only did we not make it to church, but we barely made it to Easter lunch at my Aunt's house. It was all I could do to throw on a shirt and shorts. Yuck. Little Man, however, didn't know the difference, and had a great time with his cousins, and going through his Easter basket.

Back in Houston Again...

That's right - we just couldn't stay away! Two weeks ago JMS and I spent a week in Houston hanging out with Nana and Papa. Below are some of the fun things we did! We spent a few days in our PJs, spent a few days shopping, and spent a few days hanging out with friends - what a wonderful visit. We are back again this week while big JMS attends a week long conference near Houston. I am a lazy blogger and stealing these pics from my Mom's computer. Hopefully I will be more prompt with the next post about this Houston visit! :)

JMS tried his first popsicle...

And here is what he thought:

Bath time!

My Doodle Bug...

While we went to a friend's wedding Nana Anna and Papa John kept both Lilly K. and JMS so that the Mommies and Daddies could have a fun night out. JMS's first over night play date...and with a girl! :)

Goodness I love this guy! :)

We had a wonderful lunch/play date with some of my best friends and their precious boys. All the beautiful Mamas and their blue eyed boys! :) I feel so blessed to have girlfriends who have had little ones right around the same time as me! From left to right...these babies were born in June, July, September, and May - all just within months of each other.

Sweet JTG...such a handsome man! He showed JMS how to eat "mum-mums" - a new fav snack of ours!

Not a great pic - but demonstrates some of the chaos when there are four little, busy boys around. JMS trying to attack sweet LAJ while I hold JTG...

We Covet Your Prayers

Monday was the worst day of my entire life. Justin's too. My baby passed out - he turned white, his lips turned blue, and I couldn't get him to wake up. After a 911 call, and a trip to the ER, CT scans, Xray, EKG, EEG, and spinal tap, we are on Day Number 2 in the Children's hospital here in FW. I assummed that JMS had a seizure, but the Doctor was always hesitant to pinpoint it/call it a seizure. Sure enough, this afternoon when we THOUGHT he was coming in to discharge us - he gave us some not fun news. While the computer didn't pick up anything on JM's EKG, the doctor who read it did. We have now had a second EKG, a heart echo (sonogram) and he is now wearing a monitor for 24 hours to record his heart. THIS. IS. SURREAL.

My little guy is SUCH the trooper, and SUCH a flirt! He has been his happy, normal self - although my Mom and I don't think his color is "quite right" - but that could be the crappy lighting in this hospital room.

Thanks to my best friends, who have unfortunately had to go through this hospital routine before, we are well prepared, and have received the BEST advice. I CANNOT believe we are about to go onto night number two in the hospital.

We covet your prayers.

Funny Baby

I know...two videos in a row...but laughter is the best medicine, right? My sweet sweet Granddaddy John, John Marshall's namesake, passed away yesterday, and after a long, sad day - this was just what we needed! Who knew head banging could make a baby laugh?

Just Because...

It has been waaayyyyy too long since I have blogged. I know this. Here is my little boy, just being a little boy. Thanks to two of our very best friends T & S for this AMAZING flip video camera - what a generous gift - we LOVE it - and love ya'll even more! :)

Breakfast with Santa

This morning we headed to the Fort Worth Club for their annual Pancakes with Santa so John Marshall could have his first picture made with Santa! I was so excited for this moment - as soon as I saw this event on the calendar, I immediately made reservations. The FW Club has the process/party down to a science - and it was great! We had a professional picture taken with Santa and JM - that turned out great - they give you two bigger complimentary copies (not the polaroid version that I have from my baby book pics with Santa) and of course you can order more online. Of course. They had cute crafts for older kids, a petting zoo, balloon reindeer antlers, music, decorations, an amazing breakfast buffet, and of course, mimosas for the Moms and Dads. :) We had a nice time visiting with our friends and their precious son Charlie...until both of the boys started having meltdowns due to it being their nap time. We can't wait to make this a tradition for years to come!

My little cutie pie. Who would NOT smile for anything.

I only forgive him because it was his nap time.

I love JM's expression in the next few pics...they are posted in the order they were taken. Poor guy. We just hand him over to some old, weird man in a velvet suit like it's no problem.

"Who in the world are you?"

"Dad? Help me?"

"Who are you again?"

The "money" shot. (On the Professional's camera).

After having JM's picture taken with Santa we headed over to the lady (dressed as an elf, with ears and all) making balloon animals. She made Charlie (JM's friend - older by 3 months) balloon reindeer antlers. That's what I wanted for JM, but NO, according to her (even though JM's noggin is bigger than Charlie's) she needed to make him a duck. A duck. What is Christmas about a duck? And he couldn't even wear it. Can you tell this annoyed me greatly? So we nixed the duck and the elf lady and headed over to the petting zoo. JM got to see baby goats, baby pigs, chickens, and 8 week old bunnies.

He has his, "I don't want to do this but my Dad has control of my hand," face on!

Ew. Who has these in a petting zoo?

Playing at the table while we ate.

And he's out! :)

Six Months

I cannot believe I have a six month old! On November 13th my little guy turned six months. We (or at least J and I did) celebrated with dinner at Dutch's and a cookie cake. I KNEW this little guy had been growing - he has been loosing some of his chub! His six month stats from his check-up:

• Height - 28 3/4 inches - 98th percentile
• Weight - 19 pounds - 88th percentile
• Head - huge - 99th percentile (why don't they go ahead and say "off the charts"? It's a big noggin)

Some of his "accomplishments" this month are sitting up, trying solid foods, getting his two bottom teeth, and moving to his "big boy" car seat. He also likes to swing in the park swing set now. He still sleeps great - 7PM to 7AM - but naps are another story. Some days he will take them - other days he won't. He has mastered the art of high pitch screaming and shrieking to let you know that he is SUPER happy, OR that he is SUPER mad. He smiles and laughs ALOT - and thinks I am hilarious. He still loves his exersaucer - even more than the bouncer now - because he likes to stick the "circle" piece entirely into his mouth. I need to get a picture of that. He likes to stand up on everything - and ooches, scoots, and rolls to get to whatever he wants. He HATES the sippy cup - and shudders through the first five minutes of every "solid" feeding. He is starting to look more like a mix of the two of us - although I can see LOTS of my facial expressions in him (even though my parents can't).

During his six month we took a trip to Temple with my friend Elizabeth to meet JM's future girlfriend Lilly (daughter of college friend and roommate, Katy). We already decided that Lilly will invite him to his first Pi Phi crush - and JM will ask her to EX pledge dance! ;) He attended his first Junior League meeting where he was a perfect angel minus one toot, and one burp! ha! We had a sushi lunch date with Jenn and Russell, and lots and lots of playdates and walks with friends. We took several shopping trips to Northpark, and went to Weimar and Houston for Thanksgiving. In Houston we got to go on a lunch date and shopping trip with Melissa and Luke - so fun!

This month has been great - we have so much to be thankful for - and we realize that every day we get to spend with our son is a precious gift!!! We love you John Marshall!!!

Here are some pics taken throughout JM's sixth month...

I'm doing it...

I'm leaving my baby for the first time over night! And I am so nervous...not about Justin taking care of him all weekend...allll by himself...because I totally trust him, but, more nervous that I will be able to handle my emotions and keep them in check! I AM SUPER EXCITED though about spending the weekend with two of my best friends, in a beautiful cabin, nestled at the base of the Ozarks on Lake Ouachita!!! I NEED this weekend with the girls, and the R&R!!! :) Dori and I fly into Little Rock tomorrow, and Suzanne will drive us to the cabin - I can't wait!

Genetics...

Now we know where JMS gets his chubs from...

And his drool...

***note*** these are of JUSTIN...not me! I was skinny, skinny - and never drooly! ;)

5 Months

Yes...I realize that October 13th has come and gone - that's when these pics were taken - on his 5 month birthday - but how am I supposed to document his fifth month when we haven't even experienced it? I am a little disappointed...our 5 month "photo shoot" didn't turn out so hot. He was NOT cooperative. Oh. Well. The best pictures I got were of him sitting in my lap in front of his closet door mirror...Silly Baby.

So here are some things JMS is doing this month:

• He eats 8oz at 7AM, 11AM, 3PM and 7PM
• Most nights he sleeps 7PM to 7AM
• He is an official tummy sleeper
• Can push up on his arms, and "ooooooch" on his blanket and reach an item that is several feet away. Scary.
• Constantly flips and rolls over.
• LOVES. LOVES. LOVES his jumperoo. (Thank You, Fisher Price).
• He had his first ear infection. So sad.
• He got his first tooth.
• He really likes going on walks and "talking" to everything he sees.
• LOVES the dog - some days that is the only thing he will laugh at!
• Is busy, busy, busy, and squirmy, squirmy, squirmy - but VERY happy!
• He screaches and screams now instead of cooing.
• He likes to open his slobbery mouth wide and "kiss" your check or neck and then snort. Hysterical!
• Reaches out and touches your face and smiles. MELT MY HEART!!!

I LOVE this age - he is a blast. We love hearing him "talk" in his crib in the morning. Love having him smile at me and touch my face...But I STILL miss my tiny newborn - where did he go?!? :)

I am tired of this - enough already!!!

Check out that BELLY and those chub legs!!!