Aunt Susie's Visit

We were so excited that Aunt Susie came to visit!

On Friday we went to pick strawberries  and then to Guy's Pizza for dinner!  The boys were not on their best behavior.  I am not sure if we can ever eat inside again!

On Saturday we focused on the party.  Susie was a big help to watch the boys and then get Brooks down for a nap.

On Sunday we enjoyed an afternoon at the museum. These crazy boys love Susie!

Mother's Day 2014

I had a wonderful Mother's Day! Brooks and I spent the morning at church. Then we enjoyed lunch at McAlister's. Then we went to the Children's Museum for a fun afternoon. I love watching the boys at the water tables! We also went to the "Airplane Park." The boys had fun.

Then we went to dinner at Cookie's house. It was nice to spend the day with family. We went to my mom's after that to give her her gift.

I am so blessed to have so many wonderful mom role models. I have the best mom who has given up so much for me. She sacrificed so I could have what I wanted. She is the best Noni to my boys. I have  wonderful aunts and cousins. I only wish my boys could have met Nannie. She would have loved them!
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The Hungry Caterpillar Party

Today Brooks had his first birthday party.  The weather was nice and cool, and we almost escaped with no rain.  The kids got to play, and then we moved to the porch for cake and presents during the storm.  Brooks had fun playing, eating, and opening presents.  He wanted so badly to run with Murphy and Jackson.  He tried to keep up with them by crawling.  He was so exhausted that he napped for almost 3 hours thanks to Susie.  Thankfully my mom helped make a lot of the decorations and of course the cookies.  Susie entertained the boys while we set everything up!

Brooks had a great first birthday!  We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family!

I loved the pictures of Jackson's first birthday.  I wish we could have had a professional for Brooks too, but these will have to do!

Happy Birthday Brooks!

I can't believe that today is Brooks' first birthday! This year has gone by so fast, much faster than Jackson's first year! Brooks has the sweetest personality!

• Wears 12-18m
• Size 4 diapers
• 7 teeth
• Size 2 1/2 shoes
• Crawls mostly
• Still takes 2 naps a day (short in the morning and long in the afternoon)
• Is a tummy sleeper!
• Takes 5-6 steps but gets tickled and falls down, claps for himself after he takes a few steps
• Says MaMa, DaDa, Bubba, Ba Ba, ball
• Claps, points
• Climbs the stairs ( all the way to the top)
• Loves pancakes, applesauce, strawberries, cupcakes, peas, fries, bread, puffs, yogurt melts, apple juice, and ice cream
• Loves his blanket and paci
• Loves to read books - Hatch, That's Not My..., Go Dog Go
• Loves to play in the Elmo kitchen
• Loves cars, trains, and his push toys
• Always wants the remote
• Seems to have no fear except when people talk to him at Publix or Target (cries every time)
• Tries to wrestle with Jackson and wants to do everything he does
• Hates to get in the car seat!
• Loves to cuddle and rock
• Sleeps in the crib 8-10 hours
• Loves to take a bath and has no fear of water
• Nicknames-Brooksie, Brooksie Bear
• Still taking a bottle in the morning and at night
• Loves Sesame Street and Frozen
• Loves to dance when music is playing
• Races up the stairs

Brooks is so easygoing right now. He is really a happy baby for the most part. He is developing a 

temper though. We are so thankful and blessed to have this sweet little boy. I know that he and Jackson will be the best of friends.

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A Busy Day

We had a great time celebrating Brooks's birthday! We had dinner at Moe's with Noni and Papa J.

Then we went to Jackson's Open House at school. I loved getting to see all of his work. Of course he did not want to talk to his teachers or get his picture with his work. He loves school now.his teacher said that his new thing to do is wait with one of the teachers at the door in the morning and ask, "Who's coming next?" He is so nosy! He did make me a flower pot for Mother's Day-so sweet!

We went home and had cake for Brooks. He loved his cake and got icing everywhere including all in his hair! He is so sweet! I can't believe he is one! It literally seems like yesterday! I can't wait to see his personality more and hear his sweet voice start talking more!

More things Jackson likes to say...

Me: "Jackson, be a sweet boy today."
Jackson:"No, I'm just going to be a boy today."

"Who's in charge here?"

"Gentleman, start you engines."

" Wake up Baby!"

"That's dangerous!"

First Weekend of May

We have been busy getting ready for Brooksie's birthday, but we did take a break for some fun! After a stressful week at school and an even more stressful week coming up, we needed it! Poor Jackson was so sick this past week! We ended up at the doctor Monday afternoon. His fever was really high, and I am not sure we got any sleep all week! Thankfully he is feeling better and is in a better mood!

I took the Ivey girls to see a play that one of my students was in. Tim and my dad went to the Clemson game. My mom kept the boys.

On Saturday we had breakfast at Eggs Up Grill. Then we went to the Zoo. Tim and Jackson did a zoo tots class on orangatans while Brooks and I walked around. Jackson got to learn a lot about Bob. Then we walked downtown for the Duck Derby. Jackson slept the whole time, but Brooks took it all in. We didn't get to stay for the duck race because I had my last class.

We spent most of Sunday getting things ready for the party. Thank goodness my mom is helping. I am not sure what I was thinking planning it for the weekend after PASS testing!