Beach Trip

Well, we just got back from the beach. We had a blast, but I am so tired. I truly understand the phrase "I need a vacation from my vacation". This was Jameson's first beach trip and he loved it. He loved the beach and pool. I was afraid he wouldn't like all that sand, but he jumped right in. The ocean was his favorite. This was our "big" family vacation. My parents and my brother, sister in law and niece went too. Everyone was a big help with Jameson. I don't know if I could have made it without them. We had a blast and I wish we could do it again. Here are some cute pictures. I took several, but will only share the really cute ones.

On a side note, have I ever mentioned that I LOVE "The Bachelorette"? Most of you probably know this, but I am addicted to it. I have been since the first season of "The Bachelor". I know it is silly and fake, but for some reason I am drawn to this show. Rusty and I don't watch much TV at all, but I have to admit that when Jameson goes to bed every Monday night, I hit play on the DVR. Anyway, Monday night was the finale and it was full of drama. She ended up picking the "nerd" guy, but they seem like they really like each other. They say they "love" each other, but I don't know how anyone could fall in love in only 6 weeks. I call it "infatuated" with one another. I don't really know where I am going with this.I guess I just wanted to share a little piece of me since I always talk about Jameson and my family. I like reality TV. There I said it.

One other silly thing...... Last night Rusty and I were in one of our silly moods and asked the question, What if our tongue was called a "licker" instead of a tongue. It was one of those moments where our "tickle box" got turned over and we continued the silliness with:

"Ooch I bit my licker"
"My licker hurts"
"Is my licker red"
"I can touch my licker to my nose"

It is one of those times that you just had to be there, but wouldn't it be funny if we did call it a licker?? :) Every so often Russ and I will come up with the silliest things that no one else would ever think was funny. That is why I know God made us for each other and we are perfect together.

Ok....pictures now.







I like this picture alot. Dana took it of my brother and Bella and me and Jameson. Just one of those good memories pictures. It is a little small, but I copied it from my computer instead of my camera.

Dancing Queen

Most of you who read my blog know that I LOVE to dance and most of the time if there is music anywhere I become a "dancing queen". Dancing makes me so happy and burns calories too! When I got pregnant with Jameson I always secretly hoped that he would "inherit" my dancing skills and not Rusty's. I want him to know how to move and have some rhythm. So I have been trying to get him to dance when his toys play music and take every opportunity to dance in front of him when I can.(Most of the time I look really stupid). Well.....the other day I thought I noticed him bouncing when he was playing with a musical toy, but didn't see him do it again. Yesterday he was playing with a toy and started bouncing every time the music would play. I was beaming and Rusty could tell. It made my heart happy to see my little man bouncing to the music. There is no hope for him. I will teach him how to dance!

4th of July Fun

We had a great 4th of July weekend. Friday we celebrated at Pop and GiGi's house with lots of food, swimming and fireworks. Thanks Pop and GiGi. They always know how to entertain. Saturday me and Rusty went on a date and Sunday we ate with Gam and Paw Paw. It was delicious! It was nice to relax and have fun.

Nothing much is going on right now. Just regular stuff. Jameson's first birthday is quickly approaching and it is really tearing at me. I didn't expect to feel this way, but I can't help but be a little sad. Time really is flying by and my baby is getting so big. He is starting to look like a little boy in all of his pictures now. He is adding a few words to his vocabulary....slowly but surely. We play peek a boo and I say, "where's Jameson" and he will put his hands over his eyes and say, "tee tie" aka "pee pie". He can also say "two". I start counting with one....and he will say.."twwwwoooo". It is so cute. He is also starting to understand what I am saying. He will point to things if you ask him where they are and go get certain toys if you ask him to. He amazes me every day. He is such a joy and I love him so much.

Ok..this was supposed to be a short blog, but I got carried away. Thanks for reading. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!






Already trying to teach him how to play!


This is what happens to my laundry if I don't fold it immediately. Jameson likes to push the basket to the other room and sit in it. Maybe he is going to be my little helper. He loves the dishwasher and laundry so far!

Play Date and a Party

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...I have no excuses. Anyway, Jameson recently had a play date with his new friend Griffin. Griffin is a month or so younger than Jameson and we thought it would be fun to see them play together. So last Friday morning Jameson, Maddie (my BF little girl), Griffin and Julia(Kristen's kids) all met and played. Maddie and Julia play well together and it was real fun to see Jameson and Griffin. At first they just kind of stared each other down and then decided to touch. They were really laid back all morning and played so well together. It was cute to see. My pictures are a little bright because I had the setting wrong on my camera and didn't realize it.


Checking each other out!


Playing hard


Arent' they so cute.


Maddie Pie!

Saturday Me, Rusty and Jameson hit the pool at Gi Gi and Pop's house. We had lots of fun. Jameson likes to take peoples glasses off and wear them. He won't wear his own, but he will wear "big" glasses. Here is a picture of him with my sunglasses on.


Yesterday my cute as pie niece, Bella, turned 4. We had a little party for her at my brother's house. It was a blast and Bella got lots of cute stuff. We put Jameson in Bella's wagon and pulled him around. He loved it. My brother also has a dog, Buddy, who loves to jump and lick. He was licking all over Jameson and he was lovin every minute of it. We had lots of fun. Bella is such a joy to be around. There is always something new and funny coming out of her mouth.


Bella

My brother and Bella