Crafty

I know I am late to join Pinterest, but I started looking on it this week and feel in love with several projects. On Tuesday, Claire requested to go to Hobby Lobby and I just couldn't resist. I bought the stuff to make a wreath. I have been searching for about a month for the perfect wreath for our front door. I had no idea how ridiculously expensive a wreath could be. When I starting looking on Pinterest, I saw a wreath that I loved. There was a link to a blog to make it and it sounded super easy. I decided to change it up a bit and this is how it turned out. I love it and love the orange and white! Go Vols!!



9 months

My little man is 9 months! You are growing up so fast. At your 9 month check up, you weighed 25lbs 60z. You are 30.25 inches and your head circumference is 18.70 inches. That puts you in the 97- 99th percentile.
You are:

• crawling everywhere (you do the walrus crawl )
• talking all the time.. You can say mama, dada, baba, bye bye, hey, and you make lots of other interesting sounds
• waving and giving high fives
• wearing 18 month clothing
• wearing size 5 diapers
• the HAPPIEST baby

We love you!

St. Louis

We had a blast in St. Louis! I was so worried about traveling with the kids, but they did awesome!  When we arrived at the hotel, we unpacked and headed to dinner. Dinner was tough....Harrison had to change outfits and Claire needed to change. After traveling and quite the dining experience, we went straight to bed.

Saturday morning we went bowling.

 This was Claire's first time to bowl. She loved it!

 Saturday afternoon we went to the ballgame (Cardinals vs. Cubs). The park was so accommadating and allowed us to bring the stroller in and they set it aside until we were ready to leave. Harrison and Claire both did great at the game and the Cardinals won!!

Sunday we went to Six Flags. It was so hot!! We stayed only in the water park and didn't last more than 2 hours. Then we went back to the hotel and Claire enjoyed playing with the balloons. We always have so much fun in St. Louis. We can't wait to go back next year! (although we made a promise to not go back to Six Flags unless it was below 80 degrees)

Happy Birthday Mamaw!

Happy 92nd Birthday Mamaw!

Umbrella

While at Lake Junaluska, Claire had a little photoshoot with Mimi. She loved playing with the umbrella, so I am so happy Mimi was able to capture some of these sweet shots.

Lake Junaluska

Every summer, Harry and I look forward to the Lake J trip. We always get to celebrate Harry's birthday, enjoy being with our family, and relax. This year I needed to work in East TN a few days before our planned trip. Harrison flew on his first airplane with me to Knoxville. Luckily Uncle Jason and Shandy were able to watch him while I worked. On Thursday, Harry, Claire, and Aunt Shirley picked us up in Knoxville and we headed to Lake J.

 We enjoyed a few breakfasts at Joeys

 and lunch at Nick and Nates.

 Harrison loved crawling around the Lighthouse. We also enjoyed walks in the stroller around the lake.

And most of all, we enjoyed spending time together everyday as a family.

June

This summer Claire's preshool teacher, Mrs. Tammy, has been our nanny. She is wonderful and loves our babies! Claire and Harrison have been swimming several times a week and go out and about with her. Below is Claire in her new swimsuit and shades from Mimi. Isn't she so cute?

Harry and I have started attending couples date night at church. On the third Thursday of every month, young married couples from the church meet up and go to dinner. The church provides childcare, but this night Claire and Harrison went to Mimi and Papa's. Papa has a handful!!

One of Claire's favorite things to do at Mimi and Papa's is to wash dishes. She is such a good helper!!

Next month we are headed to Lake Junaluska to spend time with Harry's parents and aunt. Harry has been going to Lake J every summer for about 25 years. I love that our family gets to share in this tradition!