4th of July

We're Back!

Well, my last post was over 3 months ago. We have only been home for 3 weekends in the last three months! We have had a great summer, but that pace has just been too much with 2 little ones that need their own beds and a routine! We got back into town 2 weeks ago and it has been so nice to be home. We've definitely missed the comforts of home after being on the go all summer! After getting un-packed, cleaning, and just catching up in general we are back on a good schedule and "back to reality"!

This reality equals 2 sick little boys with ear infections and fevers. Yes, you have heard of many of these episodes if you look at this blog regularly, and TUBES are the next stop for both boys! Hopefully our fall will be a lot "healthier" and less busy. 16 ear infections between the 2 boys in the last 10 months has made life crazy, and just uncomfortable for my sweet little guys. Looking forward to getting them healty, and thankful that our ears are our biggest health concern!

Here are some pictures of our most wonderful and fun summer yet!

Megan's Wedding

Our sweet cousin, Megan, married her equally sweet husband, Scott, Easter weekend in Savannah. Megan was a gorgeous bride and The Coturier's were wonderful hosts. It was a beautiful wedding and a great time was had by all! Possibly the most entertaining part of the night was Kristie catching the bouquet...enough said! Congratulations Megan and Scott!


3 generations!

Mommy, Hemming, and Aunt Kristie

A blurry family picture

Kristie and Megan with the "caught" bouquet!

The Arnold's with the happy couple as they arrived at the hotel...right before Dad requested adjoining rooms with Megan and Scott. Poor things!

Savannah

We went to Savannah Easter Weekend for my cousin's wedding. We had a wonderful time with my family, and the boys were very spoiled to say the least! Here are a few pictures of our sight-seeing and evidence of how spoiled rotten Drew and Hemming really were!

Family Picture

Drew being fed ice cream while lounging in the stroller

Drew eating who-knows-what with Aunt Kristie

Kisses from Boo

Relaxing in the stretch limo!

Little Buddies

Drew has finally become interested in Hemming now that he is sitting up and scooting around. They play really well together, still working on the "gentle" concept with Drew at times but so far so good! I think they are going to be great little buddies!

Sick Boys

I haven't posted any pictures in quite a while because my poor babies have been sick since we went to Watercolor in mid-March! They have been better for a week or so, but they each had the stomach bug, colds and coughs, very high fevers and 4 ear infections between them! We got rid of ear infection #2 for both of them last week, so it looks like we're on the road to recovery. Hopefully this warm weather will bring us out of hibernation! A couple pictures below of the best part about having sick little ones- t-shirts, diapers, and lots of cuddling!

GREAT Grandmothers!

Hemming and Drew are fortunate enough to have 4 great grandmothers, and oh how they love them! 3 were here for Hemming's Baptism, and have played very important roles in both of our families and upbringings. What amazing role models these precious women are!

Granny, GiGi, and Mooney with Hemming

Hemming's Baptism

We had such a special weekend celebrating Hemming's Baptism and Andy's early birthday dinner. It was great to spend time with both of our families, we are so appreciative of them being here for this important day in Hemming's little life. Thank you, thank you to The Arnold's and Williamson's for a special day with our favorite people! Our boys are truly blessed to have your love and support!


The cake

Hemming and Granny- they share a birthday!

It took 5 people yelling at Drew to get this picture, THANK YOU!

The Arnold's

The Williamson's

"Spring Break"

These are pictures from our trip to Watercolor. There are several of Hemming but only a few token pictures of Drew, #1 because Drew turns his head immediately when he sees me whip out the camera, and #2 because the poor little guy was sick with a fever and throwing up most of the trip. Add that to rain over half the trip and you'll know whay we don't look like we've seen the sun! We did have a great time being with my parents and seeing our good friends and their little ones. It definitely makes me miss the 3 years we lived down there, hopefully we'll be back soon and our next trip will involve more outdoor activities!

Hemming and Drew looking at their feet in the water

Hemming listening to me telling Drew to say "cheese" and Drew ignoring

The boys!

Hemming on his way to the pool

Drew going on a morning bike ride

Baby Hemming is 6 months old!

Our sweet boy is growing up so fast! He is 6 months today, and it has flown by! Just trying to hang on to these next few months of "babyhood", it will be gone before we know it! Happy, happy 1/2 birthday little one!

Thank Heaven for Little Boys!

Okay, so I am about to be an obnoxious mother (not the first time!). These pictures of Drew and Hemming hugging each other just make me melt! I can't help but smile when I see them together, being STILL and SWEET to each other, it is very rare that Drew will interact with Hemming so patiently! You can see how Hemming just loves Drew, and wants to touch him and hug on him all the time. Drew on the other hand seems to always be on to something more exciting than tolerating his little brother. I feel a twinge of sympathy for Hemming's plight as the Little Brother, knowing he will spend most of his childhood wanting Drew's attention and looking up to him. That sweet baby smiles every time he lays eyes on Drew, he already knows how special his big brother is! I really do thank heaven for these little boys!

The Williamson and Farrar Boys!

We went to Jackson, MS last weekend to see our good freinds, Katy and Clint Farrar. Between us we had 4 boys in 26 months, so there was a lot of testosterone involved in our visit! This was the first time Drew and Hemming had met Baby Baker- they were so excited to see him and his big brother Anderson! Here are a few pictures from the weekend, as you can see they are the best of freinds!

Anderson, Baker, Hemming, and Drew

Anderson Farrar, Max Hutchinson, Crew Hassel, Drew Williamson, and Barton Lampton

I think some football games in The Grove are in their future since ALL of their Mommies and Daddies went to Ole Miss!

Poor babies, the little brothers were relegated to the end of the table by themselves at dinner

Baker and Hemming with a few minutes of quiet solitude while their big brothers napped!

5 1/2 Months!

Hemming has had a very busy month! He started saying "Da-da" (all day long!), has started rolling over, and has found his feet, which means they are usually in his mouth! It has been so sweet to see him blossom this month and learn so many new "tricks"! He is just a precious angel, smiling and talking all the time! I am more in love with him everyday (as ALL parents are with their little ones!) and we are so enjoying his happy and content personality, he is a BLESSING!


Rolling over and chewing on my toy!

Happy boy!

I love playing with the toys on my Jumperoo!

This is the teething face I make when I suck on my lip

Trying to sit up on my own, looks like this will be my next "trick"!