Happy Halloween and then some.....

Future Gamecock!!


This is what you call a "mouth full," Blake decided to unload on mommy!


We took a drive to the mountains to see the changing colors, don't worry we did not pull a Britney Spears.


Happy Halloween!!!

My friend Bolen and me on Halloween

The cutest owl I've ever seen!

This is Blake and Mary English, she lives across the street, they are just 3 weeks apart and I thought this picture was priceless.

Mommy, Blake, Callie and Mary English (the lamb)

Mommy and Blake

Halloween day afternoon, mommy trying to get some shots in, the winning shot of the day!

We almost have this sitting up thing down pat!

Dee-Dee sent me some winter gear, so I was trying it on for daddy. I hope we have some snow so I can wear it.

Blake loves to be in his walker, he has even taken a step or two!

Blake in his johnny jump up, which he loves, espically when we lift it up and pretend it is a swing

I can't quite figure out how to add text that come before the pictures but I will work on that for next time. Blake is now almost 6 months old, hard to believe!! He now weighs in at 19 lbs 13 ounces and 28 inches long. My father-in-law laughs at me when I am holding Blake because he is literally half my size!

As you can see we introduced Blake to the johnny-jump and his walker and he loves both, he is figuring out he can move both and is delighted when he does.

Halloween was a "treat" and Blake was a tropper for all of his photoshoots. As you can tell I took a ton of pictures of him in his owl costume, but how could I resist he is just too cute!!!

Josh wanted to take us to the mountains to check out the leaves last weekend, we enjoyed getting out of town for a few hours but I will have to say the leaves at home were a lot prettier.

We are still loving life and love watching this little, or should I say, big guy grow. Everyday there is something new and life is never boring, to say the least.

Blake, aunt Niki and soon-to-be uncle Chris


Blake and Berkley


Blake dressed and ready for the birthday party.


Blake and T-daddy


Blake trying to figure this thing out!


Blake in his bouncy/entertainment center.

We have had a busy couple of weeks! DeeDee, T-daddy and Uncle John came for a visit a couple of weekends ago and we were so happy to see them! Blake was very excited to hang out with T-daddy, Uncle John and daddy on Saturday to watch some football games while mommy and DeeDee went shopping. The visit was short but we loved having them here, we are looking forward to the holidays when we can spend some more time with them.


This past weekend Aunt Niki and soon-to-be Uncle Chris were in town (they live in Atlanta) and we were very happy to see them too. Blake was still feeling the effects of shots he had on Thursday so aunt Niki didn't get to spend as much time with Blake as we would have liked. We hope the next time we see them we will be a much happier little boy.


We also had our second birthday party on Saturday, my friend Thomas turned 1. I sure can't wait till I can dive into a cake like he did! Blake did really well at his second party, there were lots a kids their, some louder than others but it was fun and we got some cool bubbles that Blake loves to watch.


Blake had his second round of shots this past Thursday and they were not very fun. The day of the shots were fine but the weekend, we saw the effects! Oh well, we do what we have to do but Blake nor mommy like them to much! The doctors visit (other than the shots) went very well, Blake is a "normal, healthy little boy." He now weighs 17 lbs 9 ounces and is 27 inches long, he is in the 90th percentile of height, weight and head circumfrence, he is a growing boy for sure!


We are still enjoying the bananas and applesauce (applesauce the perferred fruit) we tried peaches but they really upset Blake's tummy, so for now we will stick we applesauce and bananas. Blake is rolling from his back to his tummy, we are still trying to master the tummy to back, which is odd because back to tummy is suppose to be harder, oh well we will do the hard stuff first I suppose. He is trying is hardest to sit up on his on, he does not like to be laying down to play much anymore he likes to be sitting up, he can tripod himself for about 30 seconds right now, so we anticipate he will be sitting up soon. He is also teething now, he is drooling like crazy and has to have something cold and hard in his mouth at all times. Tylenol has become a nessecity at times so maybe a tooth soon? we shall wait and see!

4 Months Old and Rice Cereal!!!

I like this stuff, can I have some more!


And some more bananas!


Here comes those bananas!


Daddy took me to my first soccer game at USC upstate this past weekend. Ssh... don't tell dad but mommy wouldn't like that these plaids don't match.

P.S. No chicken legs for me, check out my ham bone legs.


I hung out with daddy all weekend while mommy worked we had so much fun.


This is good stuff, give me some more please!!


Helloooooooooo rice cereal!

Here I am with mommy at my first birthday party, my friend Kate was turning 3.

Here I am trying to sit up all by myself!

Last week Blake finally had his first taste of "real food," we introduced him to rice cereal and he loved it!! He looked at us like "its about time you two!" This morning we added a little bananas to the mix and thought that was great too. He is growing so much and so fast, everyday there is something new and exciting going on and its so much fun to watch him see things for the first time. Here are a few moments from the past week or two.

Here I am sitting up so tall in my bumbo seat!

3 Months Old and a Trip to Pawley's

Sweet sleeping angel


I can't believe we caught all of us smiling at the same time, mommy was very happy!!


Hanging out with G-max and Marley. Don't tell anyone but I am really enjoying the football game on t.v., a really BIIIIIG t.v. :)

P.S. Santa, Baby Einstein would look really good on a t.v. that size!!


Mommy and daddy showing me the sand and surf! I loved the sand and the water until a big wave came and soaked my diaper!!


Mommy, daddy and Blake at Pawley's :)


Relaxing in daddy's arms, I love to have no clothes on!


Up close and personal, but isn't he a beautiful baby!!


Blake in the midst of all his animals


Blake with daddy's hat on :)



Blake with Berkley, he's not quite sure of the furry animal!

Blake with his favorite, Mr. Ruff Ruff!

Blake is a true joy, we are truely amazed at how much he changes on a daily basis, he is so much more alert and smiles all the time. He is learning his name and communicates with us with his wonderful sound of "baby talk." He turned 3 months old on August 29, its hard to believe that he is now almost 4 months old. We haven't had an official weigh in but we think he is probably around 14-16 pounds and length is probably 25-26 inches long! Blake is very strong, he holds his head up very well, I don't have to support it at all anymore and he is trying to sit up and roll over on his own so it won't be long I have a feeling!
I went back to work and we made it through the first week like a charm, in some ways it felt good to get back to work although my heart was still at home. Josh's mom Jeanie is keeping Blake while I work and they seem to have a great time and that allows me to go to work with a clear mind that he is taken care of, what a blessing!!
We took Blake to Pawley's Island last weekend, Josh's best friend from college was getting married and we took the opportunity to introduce Blake to the ocean again! This time went MUCH better than the last, he loved to put his feet in the sand and water until I let a wave soak his diaper and I think that scared him a little. It is very special to me to take Blake to Pawley's because that is where I spent my summer vacation as a child, my family use to rent the Gary Cottage every year and we have many wonderful memories there. The pictures are taken right in front of the Gary Cottage, so it is very special to me. We had wonderful time and survived tropical storm Hannah that came through that Friday night but the rest of the weekend was blue skies. I hope that maybe one day we can take Blake to Pawley's for a summer vacation, it truely is a magical place.

Just a Few Fun Moments!

Blake's beautiful smile

I love bath time!!

Blake and Mommy

Blake holding his head up high

On August 22 Blake pushed up while on his belly to hold his head up high, he is pushing around while on his belly and we anticipate he will roll over not to long from now.

Blake loves to get his bath in the evenings, this is a lot of fun for both Josh and I, as you can see from the picture Josh gets in with Blake (wearing a swimsuit) and plays with him while I bath him.

I am getting ready to go back to work next week and I am very anxious about that, I wish I was able to stay home with him full time. I am thankful that Josh's mom will be watching Blake while we are away, she retired this year from teaching but Blake will be her next student.

Family Visit from Pa

Blake, Emily and baby Blake

We were so happy to see aunt Cheryl, uncle Sean, Emily and Blake in July, they are "family" from Pennsylvania. We had a couple of days to catch up when they came to visit on their way back home from Florida. Here are some picutres of the kids together.

Almost 3 Months Old

Daddy and Blake


2 months old, just chillin'




Blake at 2 months old with his favorite rattle, a soccer ball, go figure!!


It is hard to believe that Blake will be 3 months old next week, where does the time go?? Blake is growing so fast, he weighs 13.2 pounds and at the last doctor visit a few weeks ago he was 24 inches long. He is smiling and "talking" all the time and last night (8/20) he slept through the night, yea!!! He is holding his head up very well now but we are still trying to master lifting his head while on his stomach and rolling over, he tends to get cranky when I put him down on his tummy so I don't push it yet.

Happy Forth of July

Blake's first 4th of July, we were hoping to celebrate it at Ono, but as stated earlier we came back sooner. Grandma Dede (Grandma Evans) bought Blake this outfit before he was born, so we had to get a shot or two while wearing it. We didn't do much on this day but we heard a lot of fireworks from our front porch. I hope everyone enjoy their holiday, we just enjoyed being together.

One Month Old

It is hard to believe it has been a month since Blake has arrived, we have been truely blessed!!

Vacation at Ono

We decided to take a vacation to our favorite place on earth, Ono Island, located in Gulf Shores Alabama. I would like to report that it was a fun and relaxing vacation but I am sorry to say that it was everthing but, Blake was not a happy baby that week so we decided to come home early. We are not sure what was making him so unhappy but we are still trying to figure it out. T-daddy (that's grandaddy Evans) seems to think Blake is just a very hungry little boy but mommy an daddy think that he may also have some tummy issues. We are trying to feed him a little more and are giving Mylicon drops around the clock and it seems to be working so far, we will hope that continues.

At last check Blake was 9 pounds 10 ounces, he is a growing boy, its seems like he grows overnight. He had lost some of him "peach fuzz" but now it is coming back, it looks to be more of mommy's color now, dirty brown. He is lifting his head very well, although it still gets very heavy after a few minutes. We try to do some "tummy time" on a daily basis so that he can make his neck muscles strong.

Marley and Berkley are slowly coming around, they do not like the fact that they are no longer #1 and #2 on the importance list. They don't like it when Blake cries, Marley is the first one to his room when he pipes up. Berkley could really care less, she is waiting on the day they can play outside togther.

Josh and I are still amazed everyday that we have been blessed with such a beautiful little boy, God is good!!

Blake at 3 weeks old.

Blake is 3 weeks and 4 days old now, he has outgrown most of the "newborn" outfits we have bought him, he is growing so fast, last doctors visit he was 8 pounds 9 ounces.
We are trying to find a "schedule" but when you think you have one it changes!!!


Grandmama "dede" (my mom) came for a visit this past week, we always love having her here, espically me because its help and advice from someone who has been there before.


Cousin Catherine came from NC to take Blake's newborn pictures on Thursday and the pictures turned out great, I can't wait to share them with everyone.

We are headed for Ono on Wednesday for a much needed vacation, mom, dad, john, martha and chuck will be there, we can't wait to show Blake mommy's favorite place on earth.

Life is good, I am loving being a mom to this beautiful baby boy, just look at him, who wouldn't???

Blake is almost 3 weeks old, it is hard to believe that time has passed that quickly. We are all adjusting to this new life; one with very little sleep! Blake is a very good baby (knock on wood) I cannot complain; he has his fussy moments for sure and they are more tramatic for me than anyone else I think. He feeds about every 3 hours and then sleeps the rest of the time for the most part. I try to nap when he is sleeping but that is hard for me to do as I am a type A personality and continue to try and keep some order to the house.

We had our 2 week check up at the doctor's on Friday 13th to check Blake's weight and growth. As a mom I was very nervous because when you breastfeed you just don't know if they are getting what they need or not, but everything was great, Blake weighed in at 8 pounds and mom can now rest assure that things are ok and he is getting what he needs. I guess I feel that you are given this perfect little angel and you want to make sure you do everything to keep him that way!!

Mommy and Blake after a feeding, Blake loves to fall asleep in mommy's arms!! It is so hard to put him down in his own crib when he is like this so I just enjoy the time together.

This is one of Josh's favorite pictures with Blake. He is really enjoying being a dad and he is very good at it.

Daddy and Blake at hospital.




Mommy and Blake at hospital.

Mommy's Turn

This is one of my favorite pictures of Blake at home.

Blake has been home now for 2 weeks and some days and we have enjoyed every minute of him being here. I think Josh and I would agree that it takes a lot of adjusting and hard work but worth every minute of it. We are so overwhelmed by the miracle of this precious little one, time and time again we look at him and think how could anyone not believe in God when they experience the birth of a child. I love being a mommy, it is truely the most rewarding yet hardest job I have done thus far in life but I wouldn't trade it for anything in this world.