Visit with Santa

Reid's first visit to meet Santa was a success! No tears, no screaming, no nothing.....just a blank stare. I tried to get him to flash a devilish smile but he just wouldn't. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't be too picky.

Thankful Blesssings

We did have a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful break at home. I truly enjoyed spending each day with Reid. Brett took off Wednesday and we spent our holiday together. Family came to the house for Thanksgiving and we celebrated what we are thankful for each day.
I think our little guy, getting not so little anymore, gained a few pounds over the break. Or so it felt every time I picked him up. He did enjoy the turkey and dressing as well as sweet potato souffle'. Our first Thanksgiving with Reid was the best and I am sure there will be many more wonderful memories ahead.

Enjoying our first weekend of the holiday.

Reid played in the leaves.

I think he kept this owl hat on all day!!

Reid loved the leaves and playing in them!

Turkey Time!!

Family shot on Thanksgiving day

Just too cute to pass up!

Just itching to take off!

Gobble Gobble!
Hope everyone had a very 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful.....

for the wonderful family that I have. My very supportive and awesome husband and my perfect little angel! I am thankful that we are all happy and healthy and surrounded by people that love us and support us. I am thankful for family and friends that we share special bonds with and are always there for us. I am thankful for the life God has given me.

Happy birthday to our angel......

 You are with us in our hearts and we miss you

everyday. Happy birthday daddy! We love you!

Happy Fall Y'all

Today we visited Poppell Farms for the hayride to the pumpkin patch. Two mini-pumkins came home with us after our day of fun. I think everyone in the surrounding counties decided the same thing because the place was packed!!!

Reid had a lot of fun.....

In the process of getting dressed

we had to stop and play.

Brokin' bull rider....

TOUGH GUY!

Waiting on the hayride to the pumpkin patch.

We had to ride the cow train. At least Reid had fun!

My two pumpkins!

Afternoon on Uncle Brian's tractor...

oh how I wanted to drive!

Happy day!!

Nine Months!

Time flies when you are.....

growing,

moving,

exploring,

babbling,
crawling,
trying to walk,
and are just SO cute!

We LoVe you so much!
Every day I look at you in awe of your 

wonderous and exploring nature. 

Your curiousity makes me smile 

and love you even more.

You are all boy and developing quiet the personality.
If things don't go your way, you are quick to 

let us know all about it....but I love this too

because it is you!

Love you FOREVER!
Mommy & Daddy

Reid's First Trip to Shellman's Bluff

was a hit! I guess the little guy was excited because he never napped Saturday afternoon and was perfect once we arrived! There was just so much for him to see and check out. I loved all my summers at the coast growing up with mema and grandy. We would spend the entire summer at Shellman's swimming of the dock, fishing, going to the sandbar and exploring Blackbeard Island.
Saturday was the 2nd annual fishing tournament in memory of daddy. Over thirty people packed into Hunter's Cafe after the weigh-in to enjoy fried fish caught during the tournament. Friends of daddy told stories and we all enjoyed the night.
Reid was especially a happy baby. He had so much to see. He loves being outside so of course the dock and the water was a huge hit! He watched them clean the fish and take the boats out in amazement. His favorite of the night was a guy playing the guitar at Hunter's. He just stared the entire time as the guy played and sang. We even danced a little. Everyone had their t-shirts on for the tournament, one was made especially for Reid.

There was so much to check out at the dock!

I loved the salt air and breeze!

 The dock was cool and I just LOVE water to play in!

Pic with Uncle Chris and Meme after their tough day on the boat.

My angel! Just loved his coast attire!

 Playing with Meme's hat! I wanted it bad!

 Watching the one man band was FUN!

Every day passes and we miss daddy more and more. I've heard it gets easier but I don't see that ever happening with us. He is missing an important part of my life as we watch Reid grow and change. He would have loved him to death and spoiled him rotten! I know he would already have a fishing pole just for him if he was alive. I tell Reid everyday that he has his own special angel; that daddy is always with him and watches over him to keep him safe. When he grows older he will get to hear the stories of daddy that people tell and experience all the wonders of Shellman's Bluff that I did as a child.

Ready for some football.....

Haven't had a chance to post my little dawg! 
He is such a boy! 

SO intensely watching the game....

 Silly grin.....

 I will read about my dawgs and 

watch them win!

GO DaWgS!!!!

Oh How I Wish......

I could go outside with you Joe and play!

Eight Months and a Day

Yesterday my little bug was eight months old! My how time flies!!!

We are crawling,

pulling up and standing,

two teeth,

IN TO EVERYTHING, 

and smiling all the time!!!

Breathing Treatments - Reid's New Play Toy

Or so we tell him..... it's a new toy to 

help him breath and get better.

A little ice water before treatments.

He can now drink without the sippy cup lid.

Checking it out before we start it.

See it's fun....

I don't really mind the mask. 

It's cool and makes Darth Vader sounds!

 

Night night!

On the go....

Crawling is keeping us and Zoe on our toes! He is everywhere and then goes after Zoe, pulling around a 16 pound dachshund in her bed.
He is pulling up and wanting to stand and walk more than anything. I can't leave him alone at all - not even for a second. I came in his room Friday afternoon after a brief trip to the restroom and he was pulling on his curtains. I've had to remove all his paperback books from his basket in the den and fill it with toys and only his board books. Maybe he will be an avid reader like me.
Friday I took him to the doctor because of a terrible cough. Dr. Cossio said he has viral bronchitis, brought on by allergies. Poor little guy inherited that from me. We don't know the actual cause of the reaction but he will be on breathing treatments for three weeks and Singular all winter.

 A split before crawling

Driving my tractor

Wondering what I can get into next

Watch out Zoe! Here I come!!

My car is faster!

Digging out a book to read

I need to take a picture of us doing his treatments. His machine is a blue seal and the mask is an alligator face. He doesn't seem to mind it at first but becomes a little wiggly after a while. Hopefully the treatments will prevent asthma in the long run.

Leaps and Bounds

We had a very busy day on Saturday! Our little guy had many big firsts yesterday. He fed himself pieces of bananas, a second tooth started pushing through (he won't let me touch it or smile to get a pic), and crawled all over his room. I guess he prefers carpet to the hardwood floors. lol
When Brett and I got home from Savannah last night the laptop was put away with several other items. Mr. Earl said Reid was after everything! So here we go......
More pics to come soon!

Never too late.......

I have been a little busy but mostly slack about posting. I guess I can say I would much rather spend my afternoons when I get home with my sweet little guy than get online to blog. Last Friday, August 5, Reid turned seven months old.
He is growing more and more and still remains to be a very happy camper! He is getting around quickly in his walker, pulling up to stand, and is attempting to crawl but cannot quiet figure out how to get his arms and legs to all move at the same time. He has a tooth trying to pop through and is babbling up a storm! Right now it is a constant "ma ma ma ma". He can hold his zippy cup all on his own and sits and drinks his juice like a little man.
We love watching him grow and change. He has done so well with me going back to work but I miss him so much during the day, I try to make it home as soon as possible. We have also finally experienced the full size pool and he LOVED it!
Here are a couple of recent pics of our ever growing, ever changing little man. We love you so much Reid!