Just your average day...

Not much overly exciting or blog worthy has really happened this week. Again, we were fatherless because Leo was in Seattle. But I (ahem, WE) survived...and I have to say I'm pretty darn proud of myself. Beau and I are regular fixtures at the pool. He used to hate it, but I bought him this crab float and he can't get enough...hey, and I can work on my tan. Especially since my body has not seen those sweet UV rays in over a year (um...I was well on my way on my 65 lb weight gain program...it was for the greater good).

Speaking of weight gain... He'll be five months old on Tuesday. Chunky as ever. He now laughs spontaneously and it just cracks me up seeing what he thinks is funny. Usually its the dog, but one time he did it when he saw Lori...I told her she shouldn't take it the wrong way that he only does that when he sees the dog...But that's neither here nor there...One of my favorite things is in the morning when he wakes up he just starts talking in his crib. I'll lay and listen to him for 20 minutes on the monitor. I imagine he is saying good morning to all the things in his room, ordering room service, and going through the day's to-do list. He has loved everything that we have put in his mouth, or attempted to put in his mouth, as he is not the neatest eater... and I am so excited to say he is no longer nursing and for the first time in 14 months there is not another human being relying on my body for his own nourishment. If I want sushi I can have sushi and if I want a beer (or three), sweet Mary, I can have a beer (or four)! Loved it, but love saying goodbye too...



Beau and his wheels...
The famous crab. Aside from the fact that I almost passed out blowing it up, its my new favorite thing. Also I look really cool with a huge crab in the back of my car.



I took these after he had his dinner one night. Happy Baby.

M O N T R E A T

We just got home yesterday and Leo was off to Seattle this evening...so I am exhausted. My day consisted of unloading all the crap I took (which was WAY too much), putting it away, washing clothes, and getting Beau readjusted. On top of that Beau is cutting teeth... Why does it seem I'm more stressed after my vacation than before? Aren't you supposed to come home refreshed and relaxed?

Anyway, had a great time in Montreat. The first time I went I was about six months old, so it was special for me to take Beau at about that same age. We went shopping in Black Mountain, went on lots and lots of walks, made our first trip to a playground, saw our first parade, and I even actually got to read a book. Not to mention visits to the Dairy King (yes, I said King) and getting Leo to play Taboo (everytime he flips a card he goes "Oooo").

Well, I took a million and three pictures but I told Leo most of them might as well have been in our garage because they are just pictures of Beau...but that's ok. That's all anyone cares about anyway, right?

So here are my favorites from the week...

On one of our MANY walks. It is exhausting carrying a hefty bundle up and down a mountain a couple times a day. My hiney apples were sore.



Dad's new hat
Mom and Beau on the slide.
In the creek.

Learning how to rock-hop like a champ.

He loved the swings.


We are both wearing our Montreat shirts if you can't tell...

All this walking is hard work.

Forth of July Parade. Beau loved it. Especially the trucks and dogs.
The dam at Lake Susan
Lake Susan.
Assembly Inn

Beau in his OTHER Montreat shirt...I'm a little obsessed. This is in our front yard.
Beau and Lo.

Excuses

Hi guys... Beau and I are leaving for our first out-of-town extravaganza tomorrow. No, we aren't leaving Leo out (although I think he might wish we were...) he is meeting us on Wednesday night. It has been crazy trying to pack for both of us so I have been running around all week like a crazy woman. We are going to the mountains of Montreat, NC... my family has been going every year since my mom was a little girl so I am excited to take Beau (and Leo!) for the first time. I will be sure to have tons of pictures and stories to share when I get back next Saturday so be sure and check back!

Today's Special: Strained Carrots

For a week now Beau has been scarfing down oatmeal and banana cereal once a day. And I do mean scarfing. If you go too slowly he beats his fists and grunts caveman style with his mouth open and tongue out as far as it can go. Today we had our first baby food. Carrots were what was on the menu. Beau loved them. He didn't really give a good photo-op because I was waiting for the classic "baby tasting food for the first time" face. He was all smiles and approving grunts. I have a feeling there isn't going to be much that baby doesn't like.

These are a few shots I got this week...

Hmm...

So I just finally got the pictures uploaded to the Father's Day entry...but Blogger filed it under the date that I started that post. (enter annoyed sigh here....) So I started working on it June 12th and that is where you will find it. (Under the pool entry). So Happy Stinkin' Father's Day.

GRR!

I have a post from June 15th (Father's Day) that I have been trying to upload my pictures on, but once again I am having problems with Blogger. I promise I will keep trying... I think.

I would post it without the pictures, but lets be real here, you skip all the words I slave over and go right to the pictures... I know you. I don't even know why I am typing this right now because you will scroll down, say "What? No pictures?" and promptly click back over to Facebook. Whatever.