Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Start Your Engines!!!





Saturday afternoon we went on a family outing to the Birmingham Motor Speedway, yes, seriously. Owen scored some tickets, it was a beautiful day, and there was a kid zone so we though it would be fun.......and it was, sort of. When we got there everyone was leaving because it was almost over so we watched a few cars round the track (Carter did not appreciate the loud noise), let Maury bounce around, and then headed to the Bass Pro Shop! They did enjoy the fish and stuffed wildlife at Bass Pro and had fun riding the elevator.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Spring Break!





Our cousins came to Birmingham for a couple of day of fun during Spring Break. Went spend the night at Ross Bridge and swam in the pool, went to the McWane center and did not get enough sleep with 10 of us in 2 adjoining rooms! Maury and Carter both thought they were little fish! Maury wanted to wear swimmies only and did not want anyone helping her. We have also battled a mini stomach bug, conjunctivitis, an ear infection, and strep for mommy. What a week it has been!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Jack!!!





Today we had the honor of helping celebrate our friend Jack's second birthday! Jack, his mommy Lindsey, and his new baby brother Luke stopped for a visit on their way from Charlotte, NC to Columbus, MS. Jack's mommy is very brave to make that trip with two babies but I bet it will be worth it for a week of help from grandparents! I think Maury may be getting confused about birthdays since it seems we sing "Happy Birthday" at least once a week! Jack even taught Maury how to climb into the toy box, thanks Jack!!!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Birthdays in Brandon









We went to Migi and Papa C's for the weekend to visit and celebrate Maury and Carter's birthdays with Mississippi family and friends. This wrapped up Maury's partying and got Carter's started. It came as no surprise that Carter LOVED his birthday cake! We sang "Happy Birthday" to him, gave him his cake and then turned to sing to Maury. When I looked back at Carter his cake was almost gone! It was so much fun to see the Day twins, Mary Hogan, Addison, and cousin Olivia. We had a great afternoon playing and enjoying the beautiful weather. We even worked in hair cuts by Mary Hogan's Mommy Kristen at Migi's house on Sunday! I am so glad I can cross that off my list this week! Thanks Kristen!!! Needless to say, the kids were exhausted from the big weekend! Thanks Migi and Papa C!

Rebecca did a better job on photography, she posted some cute pics on her blog (The Day Family)!

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Almost ONE!


Carter is 11 months today and even though I would like for him to stay a baby forever, he has worked hard over the past month to grow up! He's gone from infant to near toddler in a matter of weeks! He is now crawling on all fours (very quickly), waving and saying "Bye-Bye", working on holding up one finger for his birthday, pulling up and climbing on everything, taking steps while holding our hands, he's had his 1st hair cut (and needs another), he graduated from crib shoes to high-tops, he has two new teeth (4 total), and he has said good-bye to his passy! Whew, busy month! Where has my sweet little baby boy gone????

Just a little preview of all of the fun to come:

Shake Shake from Sally Coulson on Vimeo.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Snow!!!!




I was shocked when I woke up to a winter wonderland outside our window this morning! Maury didn't know what to think! Maury and Daddy went out when it was still snowing pretty hard and there was 3 or 4 inches on the ground (Carter was napping and I was working) and got to make a big snowman! Daddy wasn't much on capturing the memories but did get one pic of Maury in the snow. By the time Carter got out this afternoon most of it had melted but he still had a good time!