My boys

I love my boys more than anything! They are so much alike and yet still different. I had to take this picture of them last night watching TV. Both have their ankles crossed just the same. Who knows what number 2 will be but with these 2 how can I say I wouldn't be happy with another boy :)



summer weekends

We were finally in town this weekend with no plans really! It was kinda nice to just hang out with no agenda. Friday night Nate and I were able to go on a date! Thanks to Cookie for keeping Whit for us. Saturday morning after our ritual of demetris breakfast whit and I headed to the pool to play with some friends. We haven't been to the pool that much so I didn't know if he was going to remember that he enjoyed it. He did great and even though it was hard to chat and watch him at the same time I still enjoyed my time with friends and their kids!



Saturday afternoon we went to another pool to hang out with some of Nate's friends. Whit amazed me! He just bobbed around without us helping him and then he jumped off the diving board! I was shocked. He would jump to me and go way under and come up with a big grin on his face! I am proud of him and glad we have come so far since the beginning of the summer! Saturday night I got to hang out with my friends just to chat and enjoy not having our babies around. It was a great ending to a good day!

Sunday we just hung out. Nate played golf in the awful heat and Whit and I went to the pool for like an hour. We finished our weekend with pizza with the Caps, Yorks and Cardwells! It was a great way to end the weekend!

Whit and daddy enjoying their breakfast on the tailgate



Weekend Roundup

This weekend we got to go to the farm with Nates family. We rarely get to see his cousins, grandmother, aunt and uncle so it is so great when we do! I wish life were easier and we got to see them a lot more. Whit was so happy to be back at the farm where he can roam around, watch the cows and most of all ride the mule. He is slightly OBSESSED with the mule and whines when he is not riding. We enjoyed fresh vegetables for dinner, wonderful breezes and the laid back life that only comes when we go to the farm. Nate was able to enjoy his fathers day at his favorite place in the world(and made it home to see the golf )

This weekend we also attended a funeral for Mr. Howell. He and grandaddy Whit were the patriarchs of Clopton. Whit died 20 years ago so Mr Howell has been the man of the town for a long time. I am so thankful that I was able to know him bc he was a special man. He loved little Whit so much and frequently made comments about his great grandfathers legacy he had to live up to. As we stood in the church I thought about how wonderful this small town is. It is such a shame sometimes that the hustle and bustle of life have taken over our society. I loved that they had cookies and lemonade after the service. I loved that Deedee made a pitcher of tea and rode it over in the mule to the Community Center. It was a wonderful celebration of a man who has an incredible legacy. I was so thankful we were able to be there for the funeral.

Happy to be at the farm

First thing in the morning- riding the mule

Helping take the veggies in for dinner

family boat ride

checking out the fish

playing in the water

 early morning strolls down the road with mommy



On a completely different note we also found out in April that Whit is going to be a big brother. We are excited about this addition to our family. The Lord has wonderful plans for our family and we are thankful that He has chosed this little gift for us. We are due December 26th. I am not too sure how I feel about a Christmas baby but I do know His plans are perfect so a Christmas baby it is!!!

I am thankful to be over the sickness that the first trimester brought me this pregnancy. I feel like so far it has been completely different than when I was pregnant with Whit. I am hoping it will get more like I was with him bc it was a very easy pregnancy! We cannot wait to find out what this little one is!! Hopefully not too much longer!



Mae Mae's Wedding

We have been so busy with all the hustle and bustle that comes with a family wedding. It is so fun and exciting! I cannot believe one of my little sisters is married! We had a great weekend full of fun and family!
Unfortunately last week I got whit's nasty cold/cough and was feeling terrible! I was just praying that I would feel better by Friday. Thankfully I did and was able to actually enjoy everything!
The weekend started Thursday night with manicures and pedicures for all the girls in the family!



Friday we had the bridesmaids lunch at my aunt and uncles house. It was beautiful! Sharon is such a wonderful entertainer and made is a perfect day!

Our placecards were precious. She used old pictures of MM and made them tiny!



Friday night JD's parents hosted a wonderful rehearsal dinner at Birmingham Country Club. It was a wonderful group of friends and family that came to celebrate JD and Mary Margaret. The food was delicious and toasts were great! Mary Margaret had my mom's wedding dress re-done and it looked beautiful on her!



Saturday morning the girls all went to The Sonnet House bright and early to get ready. It was so fun just to hang out and chat. It was not as nice outside as we were hoping for but everything turned out just fine! The church was beautiful, the reception was beautiful and the bride and groom were happy!

I was a happy momma too bc whit made it down the aisle and he did a wonderful job. All my fears were put to rest :)

I have to say thank you to Nate, Deedee and Jimbo bc I could not have made it through the weekend without them. Nate kept Whit for me so I could enjoy being with my sisters. Deedee and Jimbo kept him for us Friday night and were available all day Saturday and let him spend the night Saturday night. I could not have done it without them! I am so thankful for my family!

What a wonderful weekend for 2 wonderful people! I know they are enjoying Antigua right now!