Monday, December 31, 2012

What a difference a day makes...

Or 365 of them.. 
This time last year I was on a boat in the middle of the ocean with my family and a growing baby in my belly. I didn't know yet if this sickness inducing little squirt was a boy or a girl (but I had a hunch). I already loved him, though I didn't know him. I never imagined the difference he would make in my world and the world of others. I prayed that he would though, and we all know that God is in the business of answered prayers. He's shown me and my family that time and time again this past year. He's shown us through the joy of a new baby's face, the healing powers of his mighty hands, the support and prayers of complete strangers, the celebration of a new job, and the unwavering love of friends and family. HE is GOOD and WE are BLESSED. 
Happy New Year Everybody !!!




Sit Straight.. Sit Tall..

My baby boy is growing y'all.. BIG TIME. 
He is doing all kinds of new tricks since he hit 5 months. His newest is sitting up.. unassisted. (Longest record thus far is 1 minute) I find it hard sometimes that he is growing up so fast. I can't wrap my brain around the fact that he has been here for 5 month already. Blows my mind. Everyday. 
















Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Tales of the Tuck: Month 5


Favorite place to be: You still LOVE the bath, you LOVE to be in your bouncer, and you LOVE to lay in the floor and be entertained




Least Favorite place to be: On your changing pad, having your boogers and snot sucked out.. can't say that I blame you.

  New experiences this month: You had your first taste of solid foods, your first Thanksgiving, your first (East TN) family photo, your first tooth, and your rolling from your belly to your back now !! Month 5 was a BIG month for you little boy!





Favorite toy: Your Kick and Play activity mat, your "jump jump", and anything to chew on
Favorite songs: You like any and all music so far, we've really worn out the Christmas songs lately.. you just grin and sometimes sing along

Favorite People: You don't play favorites, you spread that love around like butter on a warm biscuit. One day we will have to reiterate "stranger danger"









Doctor’s appointments:
Birth- 6lbs 8 ozs, 19 1/2 inches tall
3 Months- 14lbs 4ozs, 24 1/2 inches tall
5 Months- 16 lbs 3 ozs, 26 (and come change) inches tall


Food: Bottle and Solids, you have had cinnamon cereal, avocado and butternut squash thus far. You seem to REALLY enjoy the squash but you give anything a fair chance.




Funny moment: You are just a funny little boy, you keep as entertained always with you grins and coos

Scary moment: Nothing too major this month, thank goodness

Words: You repeat and say something that sounds an awful lot like: Drew, Dada and Momma. You always say Dada when your happy and Momma when you are screaming mad. NOT COOL. 


Firsts: Your first tooth and rolling tummy to back are the front runners this month. I CANNOT believe these things are already happening!

Sleep: Unless illness intervenes you normally sleep about 10 hours at night




Message from Momma: Big T, you need to slow. it. down. Momma's heart CANNOT handle how much you have grown and changed in the last month. You got not one, but TWO teeth, started rolling over and have gotten so much more attentive. You try to mimic every sound that comes out of mine and Daddy's mouths. It's so cute to watch. I think you will give us plenty to laugh at when you start stringing words together. I was so excited to celebrate your 1st Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful for you. You are such a joy to be around. You are all grins, all the time.. even when there is snot running down your face or your face is blood red from coughing and screaming. Tis the season, right? I can't wait for Christmas, however, no present will compare to you. You are the best little boy, the. best. ever. 


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Month 5 in Pictures

Cuddles with Mamaw Jude:



"Pappy, Have you ever seen a tree sparkle like this before??" 


2 of the best babysitters: 



Grammy has her hands full: 

First "East Tennessee" Family Portrait: 

I don't know about this baby doll business: 

My Mim surely does love me: 

Shelby does too, but don't tell anybody: 


Levi has a scratchy face: 

Playing with Pappy: 

4 Month shot day: 


Got the green light for cereal, "Are we doing this or what mom??" 





Attempt #1, EPIC fail.... 

Turkey Time with VGB:



Here comes the ChooChooo:



"Mom, this is awwwwwesome"



Christmas PJs give me sweeter dreams:


Buddy Lee Doppleganger:

Run, run, as fast as you can.. you can't catch me.. I'm the gingerbread man...

Solid food training sessions:



The stockings were hung...


It's the little things:


Ho, Ho, Ho:

Playtime with friends:

"Tucker, you tooted on me!!"

Tucker Sandwich

Good times in GBurg:








Meeting Cousin Hunter:




Kids got style:

Mmmmmm....avacados.... 



Meeting (and LOVING) Santa: 




5 Month Photoshoot.. We are no longer stationary: