Get better Grandma!

Grandma isn't feeling too good...but we hope this sweet picture of her littlest boy will make her feel better!



















He's got on a Mickey Mouse suit...it was a hand-me-down from a friend of mine at work and it's adorable!

Welcome to the world Margot!

Nash has a new baby sister!

Margot Elise Pratt
10/17/08
11 AM
7 lbs 3 ounces

She's perfect!! And we're so sad that we can't be there to see her in all her newness!

Congrats to the Pratts!!

We miss you Noah!

Two years ago today we lost our little friend Noah and watched two great friends go through the most horrible event imaginable. We didn't have Jack at the time, of course, but couldn't imagine the pain they felt. Now, with Jack in our lives, my heart aches even more for them. It's a night that will forever be engrained in my mind, and one that I wish that no parents would ever have to live through.



















Noah loved balls. Jack has a football but no real regular ball. I think we'll try and get him one soon, in honor of Noah. They would have been great friends, I'm sure.
























I'm sure Belle and Darin and Connor would give most anything to be able to hold Noah for just one more minute. So to all of those with little ones, or loved ones of any size really, hold them just a little tighter tonight...

First of many

Today Jack got his first boo-boo! His teacher called me at work to tell me that he had bumped his head while they were working on crawling. I didn't really think it was such a big deal at the time but when I got to school and saw his poor little head, I'll admit I got a little choked up. Poor little guy!

I'm SURE this is only the beginning of the bumps and bruises he'll acquire...I guess I'd better get used to it!

**Update...so the story from his teacher is that they had Jack on his hands and knees and were rocking him back and forth a bit. Apparently, that's how they teach them to crawl. Once the child gets the hang of rocking in that position, they'll take off on their own. All was going well until...Jack decided to suck his thumb! That's how the bump/rug burn came to be - he fell, of course, unable to support himself with just one arm!

Get well soon Maggie!

We're sending our love in every way we can...



















Here's a rainbow we "caught" just for you!
Hope you are feeling a little better today sweet pea! We miss you and just want you home and all better as fast a possible.

Happy birthday Ansley!

As long as Ansley and I have been friends, which has been over 13 years, there has literally never been a decent picture taken of the two of us. At her birthday party Monday night, Page tried yet again, and of course, it wasn't good. So in honor of all of our bad pictures Ans, here's a few not-so-great ones of Jack...








































If only the bad ones of us were this cute...:)!
Hope your day was great!

The Great Pumpkin

Yesterday the boys took me to the Pumpkin Patch as part of my birthday celebration. It was a perfect day and we had a great time!!

Here's Jack on a very bumpy pumpkin!


















And trying to spot the very best pumpkin in the patch...























He's still smaller than some pumpkins!


















What about this one Momma?
























Oh, or maybe this one??



















Einy, meiny miney moe...


















So glad that tough job is behind us!!


















But then...we needed a few little Jack-size pumpkins too. He picked those out all by himself!



















Who needs pie??























And here we all are with the lion scarecrow!

















Kenny and I first went to the pumpkin patch in 2006 and posed with the same lion scarecrow...


















Now we just have to figure out what to carve to make a JACK-o-lantern out of our pumpkin!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS PAT!!

Happy Birthday to Momma

Today's my 32nd birthday and even though it's only 7:30 AM, it's been a great one already!

Yesterday Grandma came over and played with Jack while we got a little yard work done. No, that's not exactly birthday fun, but I'm the type that really enjoys having things like that done instead of on the "to do list" so it's actually, more exciting than it sounds!



















Then Granny came to town and we all enjoyed a wonderful evening together...



















Jack enjoyed a biter biscuit...and made QUITE the mess! It's a little like birthday cake...



















But he cleaned up ok...



















Then it was time for a little nap in Grandma's arms.
























Granny modeled her Halloween costume...
























Gramps prepared my favorite meal...with a little help from Grams and Jack!
























And Jack enjoyed being in the center of it all!
























Even though he's got a yucky cold, he still found a few smiles to share.



















It was a great night...thanks to everyone!

This morning, when I went to get Jack from his crib, I found a surprise...
























And here's what it held inside...










































Seems he and Daddy did a little secret work yesterday while I was running errands...























































Thanks Monkey...that was the best birthday present a Momma could ever get!

Grandma brought Jack a new friend yesterday. I'm not sure how Jack lived so long without his new best friend! Here's the two little monkeys this morning...










































Hope you all had a great weekend too!

Another week gone

Not really all that sure where it went...but the week sure flew by! It was pretty much a normal week for us, although it did hold the 20th anniversary of my grandfather's death.

I was 11 when he died, so of course, my memories of him are from my childhood. One of my very favorites is how when he used to call our house on the phone, he would pretend that he could see us. He claimed to have a very fancy, futuristic phone that allowed him to see me while we talked. At the time, such a thing was unheard of. Today, it's probably not that far fetched. But to me at 9 or 10 years old, I was fascinated. Somehow he could always guess where I was standing and what I had on. I thought it was simply amazing that he could see me through the phone!

He also had a stuffed monkey that sat in a tiny little chair near his recliner. I'm not at all sure why, but as a kid, it seemed really cool! I wish that he could meet our little monkey...I think he'd like him.

















Papa was respected and loved by his entire community. We can hope that even though Jack won't ever know him, he'll be a lot like him.

We love you miss you so much Papa!

Fun, fun, fun!

It was another action-packed weekend for us...but it was all lots of fun! Saturday Kenny and I got to attend Ann & Chris' wedding while Jack enjoyed some time with Grams and Gramps! It was a beautiful wedding and we hope that they are enjoying their time in Hawaii!
























We didn't get to watch the game, since it wasn't on TV, but here's Jack playing with his dad's favorite toy last week. I think they may fight over it here soon...
























Sunday we did a lot of chores and yard work while Jack played with Grandma. Then we got to have dinner with Aunt Audrey and Uncle Eddie and Uncle Joey! Unfortunately Uncle Joe is headed back out of town today. We are all going to miss him and hope he'll be back home SOON!

















We also got to wish Aunt Audrey a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

















And Jack got to help her open her present...



















Hope your day is great Audrey!
Happy Monday everyone!

7 months old

This month really flew by!























Jack learned and changed a lot though. He really started babbling...nonstop! "Da-da-da-da-da-da-da" "ba-ba-ba-ba-ba." It's so cute and I'm so mad that the camera has stopped recording sound so that I can't capture it. :(.

He also mimics this sound his Daddy makes at him (blowing raspberries on his tummy) ...which is also quite cute!
























He is eating pieces of very ripe banana, although he won't pick them up and put them in his mouth on his own just yet. It fascinates me because he picks EVERYTHING else up and puts it in his mouth. I guess they are too just a bit too small.























He's become a bit clingier - wanting to be held or snuggled much more frequently than he did last month. That's great...except when I'm trying to do 8 other things at once. But I know the day will come when he wants no part of being held or snuggling, so I'm trying to enjoy it while it lasts.

He holds on to his feet at every chance he gets...I think they are his best friends!


















He continues to make us smile each and every day and I often wonder how in the world I lived so long without him...























We can't wait to see what next month holds!
Hope you all have a great weekend.

We made it to Friday!

It's been a long week around here. More than a few people lost their jobs at work and it's been heartbreaking to watch. We are of course so thankful to be able to keep ours but it's just such an awful time for anyone to be without a paycheck or to be trying to find a job. I have wished over and over this week that Jack could come to work with us and spread a little cheer. His smiles would really brighten up the place...