Backyard Pre-Memorial Day Cookout

Sunday after finally finishing our backyard project which I am just now realizing I didn't snap any pictures of our little project. I should have done a before and after but oh well....
We grilled out with family. Reid enjoyed himself. He played and tested out his new toy. 

His John Deere tractor -

"skoot and go"

 We were amazed at how well he

stood holding on all by himself!

Vroom.....vroom!

 I love my new toy!
Thank you mommy!

Fun time with Uncle Chris

 Blowing bubbles and still smilin'

First Solids

Reid LOVED his first vegetables on Saturday! 

All ready for lunch.....

 First spoonful of sweet potatoes - open wide

That was mmm good! Give me some more!

Tastey and messy

 What....no more?

 I am big kid now! 

Veggies make me big and strong!

Bring on the peas!!!

Loving Reid

Loving on Zoe 

She loves him so much and he is always watching 

her and wanting to get his hands on her too!

Off to dreamland

Practicing my rolling over....got it down!

Quick snap while watching
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Loving on his giraffe ~
I can say "Love him" and Reid will squeeze him

and pull the giraffe up to his mouth.

Strawberry Jam = YUMMY!

Saturday I made strawberry jam. It was VERY easy!!!

4 cups strawberries - mashed
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Mix all ingredients on low heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir occasionally. Once it boils, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring so it will not burn.
Pour into hot jars and seal.

One flat of strawberries

 12 cups of mashed berries + sugar + lemon juices

Equals YUMMY homemade jam!

Smiley Faces

I love my little man and I am so glad he is always all smiles!

I am really liking our new camera lense too!

Funnies

Reid has started razzing! He blows bubbles, spit, air....just about anything! He thinks it's so funny! If he doesn't have a bib on, half his shirt is soaking wet within minutes. I am surprised I even got him on camera.

He also has begun to laugh all the time. He thinks everything is funny. Brett tried to be sneaky and get him on video. We did manage to capture a few giggles but our little smarty caught on to us and clammed up!

Three Month Session with HRH

Our little guy has already changed SO much since these pictures were taken the first week of April. Heather does such an awesome job! I can't wait for her to come back over the summer for his six month session.

Mother's Day

I know I am a little late on my post but since it was  my very first Mother's Day I wanted to share some pictures from my special day. My Mother's Day actually started on Saturday. Brett surprised me by placing my Mother's Day present out for me to find with my other jewelry when we were getting ready for a birthday party in Savannah. He and Reid gave me diamond earrings and he wanted me to wear them that day.
I am so blessed to have two wonderful men in my life!!!
Sunday we had lunch at mama's house but the men cooked. Brett had steaks & baked potatoes and Chris had salads & cheesecake. Mama and Brian were there along with Brett's parents and brother. We had lunch on the patio and relaxed during the afternoon.

My little guy was all smiles all day!!
Such a happy baby!

 In his new shades

 Still smilin'....

Powernap

Look at me sitting up!

 

Cooling off after a long day outside

and of course playing with my feet!

My first Mother's Day was the BEST

because of all the people in my life!!

Growing Everyday!

Reid turned four months old on Thursday. I can't believe how time flies, how fast he grows, and how my time is consumed by a little man that I LOVE SO MUCH!!
Reid had his four month appointment this week along with shots that almost made ME cry as I watched his scream and squirm. Did I say how much he is growing? Well..... Reid is 16.5 pounds (95th percentile) and 26 & 1/4 inches long (OFF the growth chart!) That I knew was going to be high because he is wearing six to nine month clothes. My little monkey is growing like a weed! His meme quoted...."he's going to be bigger than his Uncle Brian!" "Yes mama, he is!"

Reid loves his cartoons. He loves his feet - to watch them, to hold them, to try and get them in his mouth! He loves to smile and laugh! He loves to watch Zoe. He isn't going to love pictures like this one day but who doesn't LoVe baby rolls? He loves his mommy and daddy and we love him more than words can say!!