Ok...Here's the Deal

Furlongs... I posted all the good pictures from Chris and Aimee's wedding here and here.

There are still some I chose not to publicly display... You're welcome. Hehe.

So Thankful...

...for this.

I am one incredibly blessed, very thankful girl. I assure you, you will see one of these pictures in a Christmas card this year! Thank you Lori for getting some great ones of us.

So we feasted at my mom's house. This is what Beau's tray looked like before he got at it. We just let him go for it by himself. He loved it...and I think he actually got some in his mouth. The tray features my famous squash casserole, my newly famous green beans, and my lesser known mashed potatoes. My mom did a great job on the turkey made some killer crockpot macaroni and cheese. Memaw (as always) made amazing dressing and sweet potatoes. Lori ..um...she slid that cranberry sauce out of the can like a champ. Oh...and refilled my wine glass like the best of 'em.

(Not pictured: My world famous applebutter pumpkin pie)

My dad stuffing Beau with MORE pie.
Handsome boy.
This picture is so funny to me because Beau is the only one ready. My mom, Megan, Beau, Lindsey, Me, Lori, and Memaw. My camera caught the flash of another camera and turned out really bright...but it was so good of all the girls and Beau. I still love it.Me and Memaw.

We planned our matching outfits.Aunt Lori and Beau.

Just A Thought: 4

I actually like cooking. I don't do it that often because it gets Leo so worked up and excited he starts groping me. I just don't have the energy.

Chris and Aimee's Wedding: Part Deux

This is the sequel to the previous post...

These are a couple of the photos I took during the reception. I am a teeny bit mad at myself because they are light because I was taking some scenery pictures and had switched my camera to beach mode. It makes the light and water and sky more vivid... not so much when taking pictures of people. I guess that's what happens when you drink ( __ insert number here...any number) glasses of wine and operate machinery at the same time.

OK...So I'm cooking all day today. Yes, I can see you squinting at the screen now. I am cooking. Thanksgiving is my most absolute favorite holiday. Thinking about breaking out the maternity pants for one last use...

Can't wait.

Leo III and Nan

The cousins Beau and his GranddadBeau and his GrandparentsLeo Jr., Leo III, Beau, and Leo IV

And like I said in the last post...I have a TON more. So family, just let me know if you want me to email them and I will.

I'm off to the kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Planes, Trains, and Rental Cars

The wedding crasher.

Ahh...Miami.

We got in last night from our weekend blitz in Miami. We flew, which makes me a basketcase anyway (if you aren't a frequent blog reader...I have serious anxiety), and I was extra on edge because this was going to be Beau's first flight and I wasn't sure how he was going to take it. Plus, for a three day trip we had 1) A huge suitcase that had all three of our clothes/shoes in it. 2) Another huge bag that had the pack n' play (Beau's travel crib), and my large toiletry bag and a few other random things in it. 3) The carseat and carseat base. 4) The diaper bag. 5) The stroller. 6) Leo's laptop bag...and finally...7) My quite large purse. So that's a lot of stuff to carry through the airport, right? Oh... Did I mention we rode Marta TO the airport? Yeah. It was fun. So I was already stressed and exhausted by the time we got onto the plane. Luckily, Beau was exhausted too and slept the whole flight. After we landed we had to gather all our things and then ride a BUS to the rental car place. So for those keeping track, that's a train (and actually we had to switch lines, so I think that should count twice) a plane, a bus, and a car. By the time we got into Devin and Peg's (Leo's aunt and uncle who were nice enough to let us stay with them) we joked that it took us the same amount of time to fly as it would have to drive.

Anyway...we survived. And actually it was a great weekend. The whole reason we were going was Leo's cousin Chris's wedding. It was lovely. And, it is always great to see everyone. I took about two hundred pictures (and I'm not exaggerating for effect, either) so I picked out my favorite ones. I'm splitting them up into two posts. Family, if you email me or leave me a comment with your email address I will be happy to email the whole caboodle to you.

These are from before and during the ceremony...It was Beau's nap time when we got there. He was OUT.

Devin Jr., Chris, and Leo IVWaiting for his bride.Rings. So cute.

Cute moment between Jamie and Buffin.

Check the next post for a bazillion more pictures.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Currently running around like crazy getting things together for our weekend-wedding-Furlong family-extravaganza in Miami. As usual, haven't packed a thing. This will be Beau's first plane trip...and probably mom melt-down #1,248... and counting.

Be back Monday.

Talk to you then...

A Little Behind...

So sorry. I'm a bit behind. Beau got a nasty cold that lasted for about ten days. It was so sad. Who knew that much snot could come from such a small nose? Poor guy sounded like Bea Arthur for a few days he was so congested. And remember when I told you that I thought I was going to get sick next?...Well, Mama's always right. And I went down HARD. Ears, nose, throat, head...everything was swollen, aching, stuffy, pounding and runny. Thank you to my mom for coming and helping me with Beau during the day the past couple of days. What a lifesaver.

Well, since my last post, Beau had his nine month anniversary of life outside the womb. Since the last update we have had to install the world's largest, world's ugliest baby gate that closes off the opening from our living room and kitchen. One of Beau's favorite things to do is hold on to it and jump up and down and shriek and laugh. That, and let the dog give him open mouth kisses when I'm not looking. Gross.

He is talking all the time in his own little language. His favorite things to say are "mamamama", "dadadada" and "babababa". In addition to talking, Beau enjoys squealing at the top of his lungs when we are in public places like Target and places like, oh, say, church. Also his fun new game is throwing things on the ground over and over over again. So fun. Really.

Beau is so curious and is getting into everything. You should see my house. My furniture is all arranged to block bookshelves and openings. All my sofa cushions are on the fireplace hearth. The blinds are all pulled up with the strings and curtains tied up so little hands can't reach them. Not to mention the afore described baby gate. Looks like I'm in the market for a couple more of those suckers since yesterday Beau started climbing the stairs. The girl inside me that loves my cute house has been smothered by the mom that doesn't want to go to the ER.

The big accomplishment of this month is that we are now standing all by ourselves. (Yes, Leo and I are too.) Beau is getting to where he can stand without holding onto anything for a good amount of time. He is getting better and better cruising on the furniture too. I think we are going to have a walker here before Christmas.

These are a couple of Beau in one of his favorite spots. Looking out the dining room window.