Just for fun

Last night I pulled out the video camera and tried an experiment.  What would happen if I turned the viewing monitor out so that Beau could see himself being videoed?  The result...confirmation that our son is a real ham.  Enjoy!  Happy Tuesday! 

Jellybean's Nursery

So I keep getting requests for photographs of JB's nursery.  And, I keep responding, "We have nothing done yet."  Apparently my friends and family simply can't believe that Billy and I would be such big slackers this go round.  Well, get ready to be proven wrong.  I present to you, Jellybean's nursery. 

Unfortunately, the nursery is not only a guest room still, but it has recently become a temporary storage room. 

JB's bedding...no, it's not folded up nicely.  That's just fabric.



JB's mattress and crib.  Lovely, no? 

I do know that when he/she arrives he/she will be fed, diapered, clothed, have a warm safe place to sleep and will receive lots and lots of love.  That's all that really matters, right?  Besides, I'm sure we'll pull it together in time, right?  I mean we've got just under four weeks.  *Gulp*  Hmmmm...guess it is time to get crackin! 

A Big Louisiana Shower

Elizabeth and I, along with a handful of Robyn's dear friends, hosted a wonderful shower for Robyn earlier this month.  (See...I'm just a few weeks behind on this post...)  The shower was beautiful and she received so many wonderful gifts to help her and Marcus get ready for Marc's big arrival. 

Dessert Table - marshmallow pops, cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels, pastries, and kisses!

The Beverage Table - Hey, virgins Bloody Marys and Mimosas are good too!

The Brunch Spread - Grits and Grillades, Crawfish Quiches, Dips, Fresh Fruit, and Fruit Pizza.  Yummmm...

Gifts galore

One very special gift she received was a custom changing table designed and built by none other than my extraordinarily talented husband.  I was so impressed with his work.  The table was just beautiful and I think Marcus and Robyn really loved it. He put a lot of time into it and I think the end result was well worth it. 

Robyn had a great turn out to the shower.  I hope she knows how many people are so happy for her and Marcus and are so excited about welcoming Marc into the world.  Less than two months left!!! 

The Hostesses with the Guest of Honor
Christy, Bevin, Katie, Robyn, Elizabeth, and Me

Sisters - Bevin, Robyn, Elizabeth, and Me

The Preggos - 27 weeks, 30 weeks, 33 weeks, 36 weeks

A Little Texas Sprinkle

Back in February (yes, February...I'm a little behind...) we took a trip to Texas.  I was told that we were just going to visit Beau's grandparents as it might be the last trip before JB arrived.  Plus, Aunt Lizzy just happened to be in Houston for a work event.  So off we went... 

Kicking it with Aunt Lizzy

Beau had a blast running around the big back yard, playing with his ball and yelling at the dogs. 

Family fun time!

I LOVE this ball!

It seemed like a perfectly nice famil get together. 

Beau loved playing in the water.  Can't wait until this summer when he can actually get in!

Grandma Debbie's peanut butter balls were the best!

Little did I know it was a big ploy to get me there for a little sprinkle to celebrate JB's impending arrival.  I was totally surprised.  Also, I was very pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Sarah, Linley and Ms. Melinda.  I just don't get to see enough of my favorite people! 

  

 We received our co-sleeper!  I'm so excited about that one.  And, we got one awesome double stroller, perfect for trips to the zoo!  Beau LOVED the stroller and when we returned home we made several trips in the stroller in the neighborhood.  Hope he doesn't mind sharing when the baby arrives! 

Testing out the new wheels.

I think he liked it.

Going in for the kill...such a Casanova. 

Linley is such a happy beautiful baby.  Wish she lived closer...well, wish her family lived closer...

Balloons and bubbles...I wish I liked anything as much as this kid loves balloons and bubbles. 

Ok, so just to clarify...Robyn took a shower, put on make up and did her hair.  I was told we were leaving and there was no time to get gussied up.  I barely got out of my pajamas.  Thanks, Billy. 

While Mom's Away

Yesterday I had to drive Aunt Lizzy to the airport.  So, while I was away Beau and Billy had a little "guy time."  Apparently, during that "guy time" they played with Beau's wooden blocks.  Last night as I was enjoying some peace and quiet after a busy weekend I looked up and noticed something on the built-in written in the wooden blocks. 

What?  Can't read that?  Let me give you a closer look. 

The joy of living in a house full of boys. 

Puppy Love

Beau loves Murphy.  He just has a funny way of showing it...

Lately

A dear friend of mine recently posted on her blog an update of all the delightful things her little  boy is up to lately.  The entry was so cute.  He loves to hug and kiss his new baby sister.  He loves to say, "Amen" after they say their blessing.  And he loves to say, "Weeee..." when he swings on the swings in the park. 

So I started thinking of all the new things Beau has done recently.  Then it hit me that, wow...some of his new conduct is pretty cringe-worthy.  So what could a darling one year old do that is really cringe worthy?  Let me enlighten you...

* Beau's newest habit is sticking his hand down his pants and scratching his butt. 

* He loves to pull down his diaper so that approximately one to two inches of his butt crack is exposed. 

* He also likes to pull his pants completely down.  (Are you noticing a reoccurring theme here?)

* He spends a lot of his time chasing after Murphy with both hands outreached, screaming the whole time. 

*  He thinks spitting is hilarious. 

Luckily, there are some new things that he has started doing that more than make up for the less than attractive habits he's developed. 

* While he still likes to point out the dog and the cat and other animals.  But now he also likes to refer to them by the noises they make.  "Woof woof" for the doggie.  "Moooo" for the cow. And yes, even "Cock-a-doodle-do!" for the rooster.  (Well, he's still working on that one but he sure is trying hard.)  He also does a mean monkey impression. 

* He loves, loves, loves giving kisses and blowing kisses. 

* He's become quite a walker/runner.  This week he actually WALKED up the stairs.  He held on to the railing with his left hand and held on to my hand with his right.  I offered no assistance.  He got about halfway up the stairs before he tuckered out and decided crawling would be easier.  But I was so proud!!

* He loves books.  LOVES them.  He goes to his cabinet, selects a book and then runs up to you at which point he grabs your hand and stuffs the book inside.  Then he crawls up on your lap and waits for you to start.  It's so endearing.

So, while the whole butt-scratching is less than appealing, it is all but forgotten (no pun intended) when he requests that you read one of his books.  If nothing else, this kid is a real character.

Happy Birthday Murphy!

Yesterday our first son, Murphy, turned seven!  He celebrated by desperately running away from Beau. 

Happy Birthday Murphy!