Boys' Visit in Slidell

While we were in Gulf Shores, the boys stayed at Mimi's house with help from Racheal, Theresa, and Nanny. They had a great time of couse and kept asking when they could go back and sleep at Mimi's. Here are some cute pics from their visit!

Gulf Shores Mini Vacation

Paul and I got to go to Gulf Shores, kid-less, with Tory and Julie for a couple of days! It was awesome! We had so much fun! We went from August 26, Julie's birthday, to August 29. It was short, but great! It rained on our first full day there, so we went shopping and to lunch and then it cleared up enough for us to enjoy a little bit of time on the beach. The next day was beatiful! We stayed on the beach all day and then went out at night. Thanks for inviting us Tory and Julie! And, thank you so much Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Gayle for allowing us to use your condo!

Happy 3rd Birthday Preston

Preston's 3rd birthday was on Tuesday, August 25. I cannot believe how big he has gotten! We now have a 4 year old and a 3 year old, and let's not forget the baby who is almost 1! Wow! Paw Paw and Maw Maw came over to celebrate Preston's big day! We had an ice cream cake and he opened a few presents. He had to wait for his and Peyton's birthday party to open the rest! He had a great day! We love you Preston! He's such a handsome boy!

Peyton is 11 months!

Saturday, August 15 was Peyton's 11 month milestone! He has done some incredible things this past month and is growing so much! It makes me sad; as we all know, he is my last little one! He got his first actual tooth on Wednesday, July 29 at 10 1/2 months, clapped all by himslef for the first time on Monday, July 27, and he said his first sort of word (aside from mommy and daddy) on Sunday, August 23. It was "uh-oh!" He was saying it over and over yesterday and would even drop things on purpose just to say it! Oh, and about 1 week ago, he stood up all by himself for the first time without holding on to anything, though I don't think he knew he wasn't holding on! He's so cute! Anyway, he has had an ear infection and antibiotics, so he's doing better, but he still isn't feeling the greatest right now. He is also still a happy baby, but I have noticed within the last month that he is going through that phase where he wants his mommy. He's not too into other people holding him right now, at least, not like he used to be. Here is our little boy:

Nicole's Birthday

Nicole, me, and two of her friends celebrated Nicole's 30th birthday on Saturday, August 15. We had a girls' day on the river and spent time in the pool, went for a relaxing boat ride, and ate some yummy cake! Thanks for inviting me Nicole. I had a great time! Happy 30th!

Visit with the Letulle girls

On Tuesday, August 11, I took Paul, Preston, and Peyton with me to visit the Letulle girls. They are getting so big and, naturally, look so much older; I am just really freaked out! Chelsi and Callie are little women! Wow! We had such a great visit and I really miss those girls, so I'm glad we got to see them before their busy school year starts! Little Paul remembered them and when we left he said,"Mommy, can we go back soon?" So cute!

Day at Mimi's house

This past Saturday, the whole family, including Racheal and my grandparents, but minus Glenn who had work, got together at Mimi's house with Barry and his daughter Jennifer, her husband and little boy. Her little boy, Carter, is about 6 months younger than Preston and he fit in quite well with the other boys; they really played very well together! I took Paul, Preston, and Carter swimming. (Peyton has an ear infection so I didn't want him to go.) It turns out that Carter is just like Preston in the pool! He loves it and shows very little fear about it! It was nice to be around Barry and his family for the day to get to know them a little better; although I already knew Jennifer and her husband from our mutual friend Jennie. Barry is a very good guy, which is evidenced in his daughter Jennifer who is so sweet, fun, and an all around great person. We had a great time, so thank you Mimi for getting us all together. We'll have to make sure Carter comes to play again next time; him and Preston had a blast in the pool!

Uncle Kyle and his friends had caught an alligator the night before (Don't ask...I worry what those boys do too!) and it was so sweet that Uncle Kyle thought of the boys and kept it overnight to show them. They loved it and Paul still talks about it! Thanks Uncle Kyle!