July Fun

We headed to Oxford for the Fourth of July. We started our trip with a visit to see Nana before she had to go to work.

We swam for a little while then headed to Big's condo to watch the fireworks. As you can see Charlie did not see the fireworks on his first Fourth of July! Landon has a habit of rubbing ears when he's tired. He does it to himself or anyone that is close to him. That's what he's doing to Big as he watches the fireworks.

Landon has been going to Parent's Day Out at our church. They had a Wacky Day, so he decided to be a wacky Spiderman.

We had a VBS kickoff party with several activities for the kids. Landon had a blast. He really enjoyed the pony ride and seeing the fire truck. The fire truck sprayed water; however, Landon did not play in the water. He also loved the blow up slide. He probably went down the slide a hundred times.

7 months old

I cannot believe that Charlie is now 7 months old! It seems like yesterday when I held him for the first time. He is a sweet baby, who loves to smile and does not like to sleep! He is sitting up very well. He is still a little unsteady, but he gets better every day. He loves to blow spit bubbles and make sounds with his mouth. He has become a little partial to his Mommy since he has been home with me for the summer. It is going to be hard to go back to work in August for both of us!

First time drinking from a cup

Playing with big brother

6 month pictures

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Fun on the Farm

Let me start this post by explaining a few things to you. My Daddy lives in Carrollton and raises cattle. He could win redneck yard of the year with all his tractors, tractor equipment, trailers, vehicles, and dogs. If you talk to him long enough, he will find out about all of your relatives and if you are related to us. He will also give you a nickname, because he won't remember your name! Pop went to buy a new calf. Did he take a truck and trailer? No! He took his van. This van has tools, food for the cows, grease, dirt, and everything else you can imagine in it!

Here is Charlotte (the new calf) in the van.

Another thing you should know about Pop is that he always leaves the gates open to the pasture. Well Charlotte decided she was leaving. Chad and Pop had to chase the calf and this is how they brought her back. I love my Daddy and there is no other man like him!

Very Important Men

We celebrated Father's Day in Carrollton with our families. I am so thankful for the men in my boys' lives.

Chad is an amazing and dedicated father as well as a wonderful role model. Thank you for taking such good care of us. We love you! 

(Landon was not interested in taking a picture, so it was only Daddy and Charlie.)

Grandaddy and the boys

He is the sweetest man I know. He is so proud of his family. We celebrated Grandaddy's 83rd birthday with a fish fry. Happy birthday, Grandaddy!

Pop, the boys, and me

Pop loves his boys! He would do anything for myself or the boys. He is a dedicated father and I am so thankful for him.

Pop, BoBo, Denice, Tony, me, Charlie, Landon

Pop's kids went in together and bought him a new recliner. I must say that it is very comfortable!

Paw

Paw has been sick lately and we hope he feels better soon! We got him to open his eyes long enough to take a picture with Charlie. Unfortunately, Charlie almost poked him in the eye, so Paw decided it would be better not to open his eyes again until we left! Sorry, Paw! 

Big

I am so disappointed that I did not get a picture of Big and his boys Saturday night. Big also loves these boys and would do anything for them. We can always count on Big.

Sitting Up

Charlie sat up for the first time on June 5th; however, he can sit very well without help now. He went to the doctor Tuesday and he is 19 pounds and 27 inches long. He cut his first tooth on Monday and he cut his second tooth today or last night (since we didn't sleep well).

The First Tooth

Charlie has been teething for a long time now. We finally have something to show for those sleepless nights and chewing on everything in sight! His first tooth broke through the skin yesterday.

Showing off the new tooth

You can barely see it, but it's there!