I love Barney!

Brock's favorite show right now is Barney. We watch it over and over all day long thanks to On Demand. I know that some people think that babies should not watch TV until they are two. Oh well! It is so fun to watch Brock try to dance with them. He is also learning words from the show. This picture is of Brock watching Barney this morning. What he is doing, I do not know : ). He loves to climb in this toy box and play....the funny things that kids do.

Thursday

Today, Brock and I went to meet his new 2nd cousin, Maris Kate. She was born in August but this is the first time that we have got to meet her. They live in Boone, NC. Mary & Matt are her parents. Mary is my first cousin. She is so little! You forget how little they are because they grow up so fast. Brock enjoyed looking at her and giving her kisses...how sweet!

When we got home from Cedartown visiting, I did a few more projects on the embroidery machine. I spent about 3 1/2 hours working on these few things. Hopefully I will get faster with time...we will see!

Lil' Quarterback

Since Auburn needs a new quarterback this season, we thought that Brock could go in the game. He could not do any worse than what we have.....HA HA. Enjoy the picture and have a great day!

Happy Fall

I used to be good at updating the blog but it seems lately that it is getting harder and harder to find time to sit down and make a post. Our computer has caught some virus or something and is extremely slow. So every time that I sit to get on the computer I usually get frustrated because it takes so long for any thing to happen and uploading pictures right now takes forever. Anyways, here is what has been going on.....

Brock turned 21 months old last weekend. I cannot believe that he is getting so big. You can tell that he is growing up. He plays better, he is trying to talk more, he asks "What's this?" all the time, he understands more of what you are saying and asking, and he is growing taller. My favorite thing right now is when he wakes up in the morning he does not cry anymore, he yells "mom", "mom" until I go and get him. I love it!!! He is such a loving little boy. He gives hugs and kisses all the time and loves to crawl up in your lap and just sit for a few minutes. Don't get me wrong, he is bad too. He is a wild little boy who loves to throw things and run around. It is just taking some getting used to since I have always been around girls. He is truly a little blessing in our life.

As for Brad and myself, we are doing great. Brad is working hard as always and watching lots of football. I am trying to embroider more and catch up on some scrapbooking. Time is just hard to find these days. It seems like it is 9:00 at night before you now it and the day is gone. Hopefully things will settle down when we are not traveling every weekend. Gas also is a huge problem in our area so staying home is becoming more common. Some places you have to wait in line 30 minutes or so and can only get $20 worth of gas. When will this problem stop? We hope that you are doing great. Happy Fall!!!

My Hobby

At Christmas, I got a sewing/embroidery machine. I have been trying since then to make some "cute" stuff. When I was pregnant with Brock, I loved getting stuff with his name on it. So I decided that I was going to learn to make it myself. Well, it has been much harder than I expected. I am doing pretty good with burb cloths. I am trying new things with them but now I want to make some clothes. My first shirt, a tiger paw, was horrible!!! I can only let Brock play it in at home. My new shirt, a football, turned out okay. It is just a little off center. My third shirt, a ghost, is alright but just a little low on the shirt. Hopefully one day I will get it right without going broke first! The bib with the "B" turned out pretty good. It is my for future niece, Bryggen, who is due in January. The "Hey Diddle Diddle" burb cloth is also pretty good, I just need to sew a ribbon on it. These are the latest things that I have done. I just do not have much spare time to sit and work on it. It is fun and I enjoy doing it most of the time (when my machine is working right). I would love to hear from others that have this interest too. If you have any suggestions, I welcome them!!!!!

Happy Birthday Wilson!!!!

This weekend we went to Auburn for two reasons: (1) the Auburn/LSU game and (2) for Wilson's 3rd Birthday party. The game was a really good game. I expected us to get blown away because our offense if horrible. However, it was actually a really good game and we we did not get beat that bad. Auburn needs a lot of practice this season but I am glad that they hung in there on Saturday and kept the game close. Maybe one day Auburn can recruit a quarterback that is good...we can only hope : ). On Sunday, we helped Wilson, our nephew, celebrate his 3rd Birthday. He had a Thomas the Train party at a park in Opelika. There is a train that you can ride and it was great! The kids loved that and playing on the playground. We had a lot of fun!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILSON!!!!! Here are some pics from the party. (Don't you just love Brad in his train hat)

Sick : (

This week was supposed to be full of plans with family, friends and fun. However, it took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when I got a virus. I will spare the details but finally today I am feeling a little better. Brad went to Chicago (on a business trip) and came down with the same thing. So he did not have fun either. Thankfully my mom came and got Brock on Wednesday and kept him until today. He somehow missed the virus and I am so glad. He had a great time playing with Granna, Grandaddy Greg, Nanny, Allen, Pop, Dee, Memama and Great-grandaddy. I am so thankful that they all got to spend time with him and entertain him while I was here at home sick and Brad was sick in Chicago. Hopefully we are on the mend and everything will be back to normal tomorrow. We are heading to Auburn for what we hope is a football game. If the Tigers play like they did last week, it will not be much of a game. However, I hope that they have got it together and we will get to roll Toomer's...we will see???? Have a great weekend : )

Important Phone Call

Tonight at dinner, Brock had a very important phone call. Mickey Mouse was calling him and he had the best little conversation. It was so funny!!! Here are some pics...

End of the Week Review

Sorry for the lack of posts latley. We are just busy (but I do not really know doing what). Time just flies by! Brock went to school two days this week and loved it! He did not cry either day and was smiling when we walked in and when I picked him up. I again enjoyed my time while he was at school. I wrapped up teaching for the quarter this week and just waiting to give my final exams next week. We actaully get to stay home this weekend instead of traveling to Auburn so that will be nice. We are on the hunt for a good deal on a new home so we are going out and about tomorrow looking. We like our neighborhood but we just need more space. Plus with all the foreclosures right now, we hope to find a good deal in a good school district. We have nursery duty on Saturday night but then we will be watching the Auburn Tigers play that night. We have F.A.N. Day at chruch on Sunday so we are looking forward to tailgating with our Life Group and watching some flag football. We hope that you have a great weekend!!!

We love our Grandparents!!!

Yesterday was Grandparents Day. We spent time with all our grandparents over the weekend. We did lots of traveling but managed to see them all. We are so thankful for our families and appreciate everything they do for us. Here are some pictures of our grandparents. We love you!!

Mimi, Brock, & Gaga (Brad's parents)

Granna, Brock, & Grandaddy Greg (Brooke's mom & stepdad)

Dee, Brock, Pop, & Olivia (Brooke's dad & stepmom)

Grandmama, Brock, Olivia, & Grandaddy (Brooke's grandparents)

Allen, Brock, Olivia, & Nanny (Brooke's grandparents)

War Eagle!!

We took Brock again this weekend to the Auburn game. It was very HOT!!! We stood in the shade for the game so that Brock would not get as hot as sitting in the sun. He took about a 30 minute nap (how, I do not know) and then was ready to cheer on the Tigers!! We decided to leave at half time since it was so hot. We are glad that the Tigers won but they better get it together before the SEC games start (we are not looking so good so far this season). War Eagle!!

In my spare time (ha ha, who has spare time??)......

I am still trying to work on my sewing and embroidering. Here is my first applique of a tiger paw. I am going to put it on a shirt for Brock this week. I will let you know how it turns out.

First Day of "School"

(Brock on the first day of "school")

Today Brock started "school". He is going to the Early Learning Center at First Baptist Douglasville on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am till noon. He is in the Cuddly Cow class and there are 8 little boys & girls in his class. He was such a big boy this morning while getting ready and on the way but when we got there things changed a little. He walked inside the church like a big boy but as we got closer to his classroom he started wanting me to pick him up. When we got to the classroom door he started crying. His teacher came to the door and got him and I am sure that he stopped crying soon thereafter. While Brock was at school, I got to enjoy shopping alone for a couple of hours. When I picked Brock up he was so tired. He could hardly stay awake until we got home to have lunch. I asked him several questions about school : Did you like school today? Did you like your teachers? Did you have a snack? Did you color? Did you play outside? His answer to all of these questions was NO! I then asked him "Do you know what mommy is asking you? and he said NO! His favorite word right now is NO so I am sure that he really did have a great time today and I know that he is going to love playing with the other little kids this year.

(Brock exhausted after the first day of "school")

Busy Weekend

This past weekend we took Brock to the Auburn football game. He had a great time!!! Here are some pictures from the game.

Brock and Wilson

Wilson, Mimi, Brock & Gaga

Brock at the game


Auburn football team

Brad & Brock

We also had Miss Emery's First Birthday party this weekend. It was fun and she looked so cute in her party dress. Happy Birthday Emery!!

Lastly on Monday, we enjoyed our day off with the exception that our computer is on the verge of dying. I got to go out for a little while and this is what I came home to.....sometimes it is just easier to stay home :)

GO TIGERS!!!!!

WAAAARRRRR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are heading to Auburn for the game this weekend. Brock is going to the game with us so it should be lots of fun. We will have an update with pics when we get home on Sunday. We hope that you have a great weekend!

Pictures to Share

Brock eating ribs...yum yum!!

Brock driving the boat and this time we were really out on the lake (usually he "drives" it when it is in the boat house).
Brock acting like he is taking a nap...no chance...this child does not miss a thing!

Brock playing with Olivia...how sweet!

Brock wearing dad's t-shirt...he looks like a little ghost.

Brock stuck in his coloring container...he is such a funny little guy.

Brock waving to me while I was trying to take his picture...at this age, I cannot seem to get a decent picture made of him so I just take what I can get.

Lastly, this is my newest creation....a Diaper Cake. My aunt Opal and sister Brandi have been making them for shower gifts so I decided to give it a try. Not bad for the first time...we will see if this is still standing next Sunday for the Baby Shower.

Meet the Teachers

Last Thursday night, Brad and I went to Brock's Parent Orientation for his little school that he will start next Wednesday. We got to meet his teachers and see where and what he will be doing at "school". Today, I took Brock to meet his teachers. Ms. Morgan and Mrs. Robinson are going to be teaching Brock at the Early Learning Center at First Baptist Douglasville this year. He will be going on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 -12. I am so excited for him. Pretty much they just play and have snacks. There are 8 little boys and girls in his class. I really think that this will be good for him since he usually only gets to play with mommy. I am excited too because I will get a little time to run errands or do whatever I want for 3 hours, 2 days a week....yeah!! I will let you know how the first day goes next week.

Weekend Fun

On Friday night Brock went to spend the night with Granna & Grandaddy Greg. They went out to dinner and then spent lots of time playing. I know that Brock probably wore them out! When I went to pick him on Saturday, they were playing in a "house". Granna had brought a big box home from work and had cut some "windows" in the sides. It was so cute! I brought it home and plan on painting it sometime this week so that Brock can continue to play in his "house".

Since Brock was at Granna's, Brad and I got to go to dinner on Friday night. It was nice to not have to rush. We went to Carrabba's which is one of our favorite places. It was really good!!

On Saturday, we went to Pop & D's at the lake. It was a dreary day outside but we still had a good time. Brock had fun riding on the boat and playing outside. He fed the fish and ducks. He loves to say "fish" and now is saying "lake".

When we got home on Saturday night, I ordered my new computer program for my monogram machine. I am so excited!!! Hopefully this will allow me to do many more things. I am going to practice and hopefully make some cute stuff....I will keep you posted.

We had a great weekend and we hope that you did too!

August 21st

Today is special for two reasons:

First....
Brock is 20 months old today! I cannot believe how he is growing so fast. He is still a little guy weighing only about 23 or 24 pounds. His hair is finally growing good and he has a good bit of blonde hair. He is VERY active and loves to climb and crawl on everything!! His favorite show is now "Barney" instead of "Blues Clues". He loves playing with his blocks and toy broom. He is trying his best to talk so much. His favorite words right now are "knock knock", "Amen", "light", and "peace". Brad has taught him to flex his muscles when he says "show me your guns" which is so funny. This age is really fun and Brock is learning so much. I know the terrible twos are quickly approaching (some days I think they are already here) and I hope that they do not last long. We are looking forward to all the special days ahead!

Second....
Emery is ONE today! Emery is our niece that lives in Auburn. We will be celebrating with her next Sunday at her party. HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMERY!!

Crib vs. Toddler Bed

Brock is going to be 20 months old this week....I cannot believe it. I am trying to decide if he is ready for the conversion of his crib to a toddler bed. Right now, when he wakes up he has to yell "mom" or "dad" for us to come and get him. That is nice. This way we know where he is. If we convert to a toddler bed, then he can get out on his own, which scares me a little. I know that he is getting older and is a "toddler" but is he really ready for the toddler bed??? For you moms out there, when did you convert to toddler beds and what are your suggestions for a smooth transition? Thanks for all your help (in advance).

Family Fun Day

Today we decided to spend the day together as a family. We wanted Brock to do something fun so we took him to the IMAGINE IT!! Children's Museum in Atlanta. We had a great time! Brock got to play in the balls, with a train, in the work zone, in the sand, paint a picture, tumble on the mats, fish, and much more. I really suggest this place if you have children under 8 and are looking for something for children to do in the Atlanta area. We certainly will take Brock again. After we left the museum we decided to walk over to Olympic Park. It was neat to see and to remember that in 1996 the Olympics were in Atlanta. We then headed to The Varsity. You just cannot go to Atlanta without eating at the famous Varsity. Brock was exhausted and slept on the way home. We had a great day together and we hope that you did too!!

On the way to the Museum

Turning somersaults (with dad's help)

Playing in the sand with dad (we really like Moon Sand!!)

Painting a picture with mom (he is such a great artist at 19 months)

Sliding down the banana slide

Driving the fork lift

Fishing in the little pond with a cute little rain coat on

Future Construction worker

Lunch at The Varsity

We ended the day with our friends Jason, Megan & McKenzie at the new Japanese Steakhouse in Douglasville. We had a great time and Brock got to experience the habachi grill for the first time. (I usually do not eat Japanese food but did not want to pass up a great time of fellowship with our friends. )