9 months old!

9 1/2 months, actually!

Here's how big I am:
- 29 1/2 inches = 90%
- 25 pounds 2 ounces = over 100%

I am on-the-go and busy-busy!! It takes a lot of work to keep up with my big brother, Andrew, but I do my best! We play and have so much fun together. I really think his toys should be my toys - I'm way past all those baby things! I love to play trains with Andrew - until I tear the track apart, then he makes me stop.

I'm a really fast crawler and love to try to get into the places that Mom doesn't want me - like the bathroom, the laundry room, and in the dog's food!


I've been standing for a few seconds at a time all by myself for a couple of weeks now. I'm getting better at it, too. I've also started cruising on the furniture and walking with my grocery cart.

I love, love to eat (as evidenced in my weight) and am enjoying eating some big boy food. My 8th tooth has just appeared, and I'm chomping down on some cheerios and crackers. Mom and Dad even let me try a few things from their plates sometimes. Yum!


I still like my paci. Mom and Dad really only let me have it for naps and at night, but I'd keep it in all day long if they'd let me!

My blue eyes and big dimples are some of my Mom's favorite things to see. She says I'm a super-sweet, lovable, easy baby!

Easely Amused

Thursday night we had so much fun at our friend Bridget's newest business venture... Easely Amused! It's a 2 hour "class" where you arrive with friends and drink of choice and then leave with your own artwork! All of the supplies are provided and Bridget (she says she'll have guest artists, too) talks you thru creating your own canvas. Too much fun!! Even though we were painting the same canvas, everyone's had their own unique look.

Bridget is quite possbily the most creative, talented person I have ever met, and I'm so excited for her and for this fun venture she's brought to our area. Check out her blog for a class schedule and for example of the paintings.
http://www.easelyamused.blogspot.com/
It's a great night out!


Me, Mary Austin, Kristi, and Bridget after the class with our paintings. You can see some examples of other paintings on the wall behind us. Check it out!

Christmas in Meridian!

Christmas in Meridian is always lots of fun. There are 7 grandchildren so the night is really all about them. They have a great time and it will be fun to watch them grow up together. By the end of the day we had tired a little from picture taking but we still have a few to share. :)

We always enjoy stopping by Wilson's Aunt Cassie's house on Christmas afternoon. The first picture was taken there with some cousins.

Evans, Madeline, Harper, with my boys in the front

Forrest and Uncle David relaxing (in the midst of the craziness).

Andrew trying out his new Batman big wheel

Papaw giving Forrest a bottle.

Debbie found these giant Elmos for all of the grandkids. Andrew loved his!

Ganny with cousin Olivia, who is exactly one month younger than Forrest.

Uncle Myke is always good for a little wrestling. :)
Andrew and his cousin Elizabeth have him pinned!

This was taken the morning of the 26th. Andrew and Forrest were checking out the cute chairs and table that Papaw and Ganny got them for Christmas.

The holidays were such a blessing. We were thankful for all the time we were able to spend with our families and for the special ways of celebrating Christ's birth.

Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! We spent the night at our house Christmas Eve. We woke up to see what Santa had brought, opened presents, and then loaded up to go to May-May and Bubby's! Here are a few pictures from Christmas morning.

Two excited boys! First thing Christmas morning, Andrew and Forrest are ready for the day!

A Christmas hug

Forrest's precious new "lamb" coat

Andrew showing off his new boots!

Forrest loved the bell that Santa left in his stocking!

Riding his new (little) big wheel - it's just his size!

Hooray for new toys!

We made a birthday cake for Jesus. We sang Happy Birthday to Jesus and ate cake after lunch.

A Christmas picture before going to Meridian

2008 Christmas Memories

Andrew enjoying his "Little People Nativity". He called the Biblical characters by name and enjoyed talking about the Christmas story. He learned several Christmas songs and sang them with us - "Silent Night", "Mary Had a Baby, Yes Lord", "Knock, Knock Went Joseph", and "Jingle Bells", to name a few.

On this particular morning we drank hot chocolate and wrote our first letter to Santa Claus. Andrew would say every time that he wanted Santa to bring him "candy canes" and "Thomas" (the train). What fun memories!

Forrest 1st Christmas! What a blessing to celebrate Christ's birth with our two sons!


Forrest is lots of fun these days - into everything... especially Andrew's toys!

We really had great family time over the holidays - that's always one of my favorite things about the holidays... togetherness!
(I just noticed that in both of these pictures Forrest is looking at Andrew. :) He really LOVES his big brother!)

We loved our visit with Aunt Semmes! Forrest really enjoyed some cuddling!

These pictures were taken in Canton on the square. The boys loved the lights and Andrew and Wilson enjoyed riding the cars and the carousel. This was our 2nd year to go and will definitely be a holiday tradition!

First Hot Chocolate

What snow day is complete without a little hot chocolate?

Andrew loved his first hot chocolate!
He even had a little whipped cream & marshmallows on top. Yum!