A Date and Teething

Hal is gone this week to New Jersey. We were both in foul moods yesterday as we headed to the airport. I know he didn't like leaving me behind before, but it is much harder on both of us now that we have little man. He will be back Friday morning and has the day off, so we are looking forward to a long weekend.

While he is gone I am catching up on some reading thanks to my friend Rachel! She loaned me 4 books by Deanne Gist. I have finished two in two days which means I have got absolutely nothing done during Drew's naps or after he goes to bed. :) I also need to finish up Quiet Times for HAFBC youth camp this week. Those two things should make the week go by fast.


Saturday we met our friends David and Marcie and their daughter Evie who is 5 months old for brunch. It is fun to watch the kids start interacting with each other.

Drew finally has a tooth breaking through! The poor guy has been working on it for over a month. He loves to have ice or frozen fruit put in a mesh feeder bag. I picked these up at Target and they are a big help for his sore gums.

Tons of Fayetteville Pics...

I wanted to share a few pictures from our trip. We were able to spend a lot of time with family and squeeze in some friend time as well. Of course we never get to see everyone that we would llike, but we will catch them the next trip. It always a little hard to leave. Hal not being with us made it easier this time....we were ready to get home to see him.

Aunt K and the boys came over from Kansas to see Drew.

Lovin on Landry...

Watching his video w/ Kennedy and Landry

Uncle Lance and Landry

This picture cracks me up! If you have every been to my parents then you know my dad is ALWAYS watching sports. Only Drew can take the TV away from Grandpa!

Drew and Sarah



I tried to get a good picture of Drew and I for Father's Day. Here a couple of our attempts.

Drew loves being outside and there is always a breeze blowing at my parents. We spent a lot of time in the front yard.

Playing airplane with mom.

This may be my favorite picture from the week. My dad is crazy about his yard. He spends a lot of time working on it and it always looks beautiful. I love this picture of Drew's feet in dad's grass.


We had a playdate with my friends Elizabeth and Kristy and their kids. I hope this doesn't mean Drew will be a biter! He kept wanting to like Byron's leg!!

7 Months Old

For some reason I couldn't wait to tell people that Drew was 6 months old. Now that 7 months has come, I think I am going to keep saying 6 months! It really is going by so fast. He is changing so quickly. Even in the week we were gone, Hal noticed how he had changed.

At 7 months Drew is....

• Drooling like crazy (notice his shirt), but still no teeth yet.
• Very active. Always reaching and grabbing.
• Can sit on his own, but would rather be on his belly with his legs kicking!
• Has pushed up on his hands and knees several times and has pulled to standing.
• Loves to eat!
• Smiles and smiles and smiles.
• Giggles at his mom and dad.

Home...

Drew and I are back after a great week in Fayetteville. I love this picture. Hal surprised us and met us at the gate. The look on Drew's face was priceless! After a very long day of travel we were both happy to see Hal. Lots of pics to come....as soon as laundry and grocery shopping are done!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Friday!

1) So...what happened to trying to post every few days? Seems like I am in a once a week posting routine. I need to get better. The natives (aka Grandma and Aunt K) are going to get restless!
2) As you can see from the picture, we are sitting up well on our own! I think I am a little scared of the next milestone. I better starting moving things to higher ground now!
3) I had a great bday yesterday. Christi and the girls took me to a bday breakfast. They had a cake with candles and Mary Allison had painted me a picture. Hal and I picked up dinner last night. He is taking me to a tapas restaurant tomorrow night. Yum!
4) Hal and I would really appreciate you all praying for some dear friends of ours from Texas, The Konz family. Their son, Connor, was in Hal's small group and we worked with Chuck and Debbie in the student ministry. Connor has been in ICU at Texas Children's for over a week. They first thought he had pneumonia, but now aren't sure what is going on. Thankfully, he seemed to turn a corner last night and is doing better. Please pray that they will know what is wrong and be able to treat him!
5) Drew and I are Fayetteville bound next Wednesday. We hate to leave Hal behind, but are looking forward to being in NWA.
6) My mom and maw maw both said I started talking early and was never quiet again! Drew has been quite the talker lately. Enjoy the video at the bottom.

Where has the week gone?

Is it really Friday again?? This week has gone by in a hurry which is unusual when Hal is out of town! We had a low key Memorial Day weekend. We spent lots of time here at home and then Monday we went to the McGuire's for a cookout and swimming. I didn't take a single picture, but Drew loved the water! Hal left Monday afternoon late for the New Jersey. Drew and I were busy this week. Tuesday we visited Samantha. She watched Drew while I had a doctor's appointment and then did a little shopping. Wednesday we went with a few girls to Fort Meyers for the day and yesterday we recovered! Hal flew in late last night and we are looking forward to the weekend!

Here are a few pictures from the week.


We moved our coffee table out of the living room, so he has full reign of the living floor! Usually the most interesting things is the fringe on this blanket!

These are our 2 attempts to get a picture of Christi's girls and Drew. We didn't do very well!

Gone are the days of laying him on this playmat! This is how it has ended up several times this week.

He loves blowing bubbles....and sticking is tongue out in the process!

His poor little checks and nose stay chapped from all the drool! :)

Random Friday

1) He isn't quite big enough to play with this toy, but he thinks the noise it makes is pretty cool! I love watching him explore new things.

2) So thankful for the long weekend...Hal leaves late Monday afternoon for New Jersey, but at least we have him for most of the day on Monday.

3) I think Drew is teething.....of course you can never really tell. Teething isn't a pleasant process for this little guy. He had an incredibly fussy day one day this week. I got more frustrated than I would have liked. God was gracious and we had a much better day the next day. Even the rough days are blessings. I know it will go so fast, I want to enjoy the rough days as much as the pleasant ones.

4) We have had LOTS of rain in Florida the last week. It has made for pleasant morning walks and I am not looking forward to the heat coming back.

5) My bday is coming up and of course I have mentioned a hundred things that I want. :) I had settled on a new purse until this morning. After staring at my closed for 10 minutes trying to find something to wear, I called Hal and said I wanted new clothes! I really haven't shopped since Drew was born and last summer I was buying maternity clothes. It has been WAY too long for this reformed shopaholic. I am so glad God got my buying habits under control, but I am pretty sure it is time for some shopping!

Have a good weekend!

6 Months Old

Little man is 6 months old today! I look back over these pictures and can't believe he was ever so small! He is a very active little guy. His legs are always moving. He loves to be outside whether it is sitting on our back patio, going for a walk, or just walking to the mailbox! He is chewing on everything. He loves to eat: avocado, carrots, peas, green beans, apple sauce, pears. He hasn't refused anything I have given him. He is rolling all over the floor and is pushing up on his arms like he is ready to go! He definitely keeps me on my toes.....I can't imagine what it will be like when he is really mobile!

6 months old: 19 1lbs 2 oz and 28 1/4 inches long

Coming home from the hospital

One Month Old

2 months old

Three Months old

4 months old


5 months old

Wonderful Weekend

We have had a great weekend....I just wish they were longer! Friday night we hung out here at home. Hal got home early which was a big treat for both Drew and I. We played with Drew and then put him down for the night. Hal and I made pancakes and watched our new favorite show, Locked up Abroad.

Saturday morning we had Drew's 6 month appointment and then had lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. I am so sorry that my Arkansas friends and family don't have a Sweet Tomatoes. It is a salad and soup buffet. Yummy! Saturday afternoon we came home so little man could nap and then we headed down to the beach to meet the Holliday's for dinner at Gulf Drive Cafe. After we ate, their kids went swimming and we hung out for a little while.

Today we were off to church and then lunch with our friends the Miles'.

I love weekends!


Playing with Daddy on Friday night.


The blonde is back....Drew looked at me kind of funny the first time he saw me!

Saturday morning playtime w/ Dad.

Ready to see the doctor.

Waiting at the restaurant for the Holliday's.

Drew, Rachel, and me