Lil' Ozone Camp

This summer I enrolled Collin in the Lil' Ozone Soccer and T-ball Camp through the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation and he is loving it. Today he had his second lesson. The kids are spending the first four weeks learning the fundamentals of soccer. He is learning how to properly kick the ball and dribble, when he chooses to listen. The kids are hilarious to watch as they are all over the place. As soon as Coach Carlos gives them their ball, they are off. Today I caught Collin kicking his ball in and out of the fence gate instead of the goal. I can also hear him shouting the names of the cars he sees driving by the field they practice on instead listening to the coach. Patrick and I just laugh and say he is going to be our little Nascar driver one day. Although he is only three, it is so amazing to see the skills he is picking up on and how proud he is of himself.

Happy Nine Year Anniversary!

Nine years ago today Patrick and I were married in a rustic log cabin on the campus of Berry College. It is a day I will never forget! I am so fortunate to have met my soulmate at such a young age. Although we have experienced good times and bad, the past nine years have been the best of my life. I am blessed beyond measure that God has provided me with such a wonderful husband and blessed us both with two precious little boys. Happy Anniversary, Patrick! I love you!


June 2002


June 2011-WOW how things have changed!

Happy Father's Day

Collin, Parker and I would like to wish Patrick a Happy Father's Day! You are such a great husband, father and provider. I feel so blessed that the boys have such a loving, involved father in their lives. You are such a great role model and I pray they grow up to be the type of man you are. Thank you for everything you do for our family and we all three love and adore you!

Sunday was all about celebrating Patrick. Collin and Parker surprised Daddy with some new work pants and t-shirts. Collin also colored a sweet card for Daddy. That night Patrick requested his favorite burger joint, Five Guys, for dinner and then we hit TCBY for some yummy yogurt. Collin helped Mommy pick out a cookie cake for Daddy while grocery shopping so we indulged in some of it too. We love you so much, Daddy!

The Three Amigos

Today my best friends Katie and Crystal came over to visit. Collin was so excited to have visitors, most especially Katie's son "Baby Jackson". Collin loves playing with him and loves the fact that Jackson looks up to him and tries to mimic his actions. It makes me to happy to know that the three boys will grow up together to become good friends just like their mommies are.

Our Little Fish

Collin has started taking swim lessons with Miss Danielle (a.k.a. Miss Danny-L as Collin pronounces it) and he absolutely loves it! Daddy takes him every Saturday morning and he has a blast. There are three other kids in his class and they are learning how to float like a pancake, "choo-choo" along the outside of the pool, jump in, make bubbles in the water, and kicking so far. He is doing a great job and loves to go to the pool and show off his new skills. He has no fear of the water whatsoever and would stay in all day if we let him. I have a feeling we are going to have a little fish on our hands.

Parker Is Three Months Old

Today is Parker's three month birthday. It seems like he has grown and changed so much over the past month and become so much more aware of his surroundings. He is currently weighing in at 14 pounds. All of his 0-3 month clothes have recently become too short and too tight and he has now moved up to the 3-6 month size. He is eating between 5 and 6 ounces of formula every three hours during the day and takes three naps ranging between thirty minutes and two hours. He is not the best napper!

Parker continued to show us his sweet and content personality this month. Unless he is hungry or overtired, he is always happy and smiling. He has started babbling a lot this month. When we are holding him he will just look at us and try to carry on a conversation. It is precious! His favorite thing to say is "ah-goo". His favorite toys this month included his rainforest bouncer and his Baby Einstein caterpillar that sings and lights up. He also loves sitting in his Bumbo and staring and reaching for the toys we hold up for him. He has recently started to notice everything around him and loves to look around the room for Collin and stare at the artwork we have hanging on the refrigerator.

Parker has also hit many milestones this month. He is starting to reach for everything we put in front of him. He has good depth perception and is able to get everything he sees. He also has started sucking anything, most especially his fist and his arm. Parker has also shown tremendous improvement with his head control. He is no longer a "bobble head" but can actually hold his head steady now. Perhaps the best news is that Parker is now sleeping consistently through the night! He usually goes down around 8:00pm, we wake him up around 10:30pm to "top him off" with milk, and then goes back to sleep until around 7:00am the next morning. Sometimes he stirs around 6:00am and comes into our bed to sleep until 7:00am. It has been so nice to finally get a full night of sleep again!

Summertime Fun