ASU Homecoming

Last weekend, we went to ASU's homecoming. Well, actually, we went to all the preliminary activities and skipped out on the game....I was missing Jake by then! Greg and I had a great time catching up with friends! Jared and Lindsey Woodard threw a fantastic party Friday night, and we tailgated some on Saturday. Then-- its back to Marion to see my little guy. Jake stayed at my parents house Friday night and got to hang out with his cousins, uncle and aunt and grandparents. My mom knew I would be anxious, so she emailed me pictures every couple of hours...thanks, Mom!

Here are a few she sent...

My brother with Jake!

Ashton, my niece, and Jake watching their morning cartoons!

Thankful Thursdays

I've noticed some people blog about what they are thankful for on Thursdays. I've decided..that's a good idea! We all need to be reminded of what we're thankful for, so I'm going to do it periodically on my blog!

For my first Thankful Thursday, I'm gonna say I'm thankful for FAMILY! Of course, most people would answer this way, but its so true! I always thought I had a great family and appreciated them for all they do for me. However, since having a baby....I'M SO MUCH MORE THANKFUL! Here are just a few reasons...

1. They love my son the same way I do...unconditionally!

2. Babysitting!

3. They lift my spirits when I feel overwhelmed.

4. Babysitting!

5. They remember my birthday and call me every year.

6. They love me despite all my faults.

7. They are always up for me coming to visit.

8. Babysitting!

I can list tons of other reasons, but I'm being called (Jake crying). I hope you take a few minutes to remember what you're thankful for this Thursday!

This is my niece and nephew, Hunter and Ashton, a few years ago at Halloween. Hunter is wearing his daddy's (my brother) old costume and Ashton is wearing mine! I thought I'd dig up an old Halloween pic in the spirit of the season. (Plus...you can't post without pics!) :)

Jake says, "Happy Birthday Granny!"

Jake and I went to Marion last week to celebrate my grandmother's 84th birthday! I was a little nervous about driving that far by myself with the little guy, but he did GREAT! He just played and slept the entire trip there and back. I'm a proud mama!

Granny rocking Jake in the same rocker they used with me!

He's trying out the horse/bouncer my brother got him!

sleepy head after church!

Jake's 2 month stats!

Jake had his 2 month check up this week, so I thought I'd update the blog with his new stats!

Weighed 12 pounds, 9 oz: 75th% on weight
24 inches long: 75th% on height
Head was in the 50th% - can't remember how big it was! :)

He was a real trooper for his shots. He cried when she stuck him, but as soon as it was over he was smiling and sucking down his bottle. Luckily, Daddy went with us and held his little legs while the mean nurse was sticking him....Mommy got to swoop in afterwards and be the hero! Life is good!

We're headed to Fayetteville this weekend to cheer on the Hogs. My parents are coming in town to keep my little guy Saturday. This will be my first night away, so hopefully I will relax and enjoy it! If not....I'll just make Greg drive me back in the middle of the night! :) Just Kidding...we'll be fine!

Go Hogs!