The same

Okay, two days in a row but nothing to report. I did forget yesterday to let you know that Blay now has 5 teeth. Three on top and two on bottom. He's about to have 4 on top and two on bottom.

John is gone again so it is just Blay and me. I'm lonely when he's sleeping, etc. I have most of the housework done. It's bad at night because I have no one to talk to but he'll be home on Friday around lunch so it won't be long.

Only a little over a week before John and I leave for California!! I am looking forward to it. Don't worry, I'm going to miss my little guy, a lot but John and I need some time for ourselves.

Not much

I haven't written in a few days because not much has been going on. Blay stayed with my dad on Saturday so John and I had a date day. We did too much shopping, movie, dinner, and then more shopping. Have you seen Dark Knight yet? If not, you gotta go!! If so, what did you think?

We got Blay back at the hospital Sunday while visiting my grandmother. She's having stomach pain and they have not determined what if andthing is causing it. So please just pray for her.

Blay and I have been couped up in the house all week. It has been raining since Monday morning thanks to Tropical Storm Faye. I'm not complaining though, our grass actually is green today and all my flowers are beautiful. Thank you Lord! Now, if we can just get more rain after this within a week. I don't think I can take another 3 week drought.

Blay and I may go out tomorrow. I am going to join a gym this week. I'm determined to get my body back in shape. I hate huffing and puffing when I didn't before. I am also going to go and look for a curtain rod for our bathroom. The one I bought was too short. I'm finally getting around to do some more decorating. I'm tired of seeing bare walls.

Also, pray for John. He's leaving tomorrow for another trip. He's going to Pittsburg but will be back on Friday around lunch. He'll be home until Tuesday morning and then, off we go to California!!!

Don't forget to check out the quiz!

More of the birthday

There's not been a whole lot going on. John is home all week this week!!! Yahoo!!! Oh yeah, that's one of Blay's new words! It's so funny watching him say that. He's also back to laughing at the deer hanging on the wall. Maybe it's because he was away from home for a couple of days.

On Sunday, we stayed at Black Bear Cove with John's mom and step dad. Blay didn't do to well that night so I didn't sleep very good at all. When Blay went down for his first nap (only and hour) I slept with him. His second nap that afternoon was great, it was almost 3 hours long. He also went swimming a couple times. He didn't care for it at all the second day. He got back on track very easily Monday night and slept all night long.

Last night he woke up crying and then again at 6 am this morning. I feed him at 6 and he went back bed (not peacefully) until 815 or so. He easily went back down for a nap a few minutes after 11.

Thanks to all of you who made Blay's birthday so special. We love you all and thank you very much!

Enjoy part 2 of Blay eating his birthday cake and a couple more pictures, including the one at the top. Looks like a good future Volunteer don't you think?

PS - The answer to the quiz is: Blay still wears some 0-3 through 6-9 months but mainly 6-9 months. He can wear some 9-12 months but not a lot. He's still to small for 12 months up. Congrats to those of you who got the correct answer.

Also, check out the updated information and the new quiz. AND, I've added new pictures to Blay's picasa web page. You can access it to the left.

Past to Present

Saturday, August 16th

Well, today was the BIG day! The 1st Birthday Party for Blay. The party was successful thanks to all of our friends and family. A special thanks to Stef, Heather, and Deb for helping me clean up, set up, and everything else you did to help with the day. I couldn't of done it without you!

So, we ended up with right at or more than 40 guests. It was held at the Riverpark in Chattanooga by the playground. We had sub sandwiches (people made themselves) with all the sides, drinks, cakes, and ice cream! Of course, Blay had his own little cake. Here you can see a picture and a video of him enjoying it!

Cousin's Ashton and Elijah went fishing during the party and caught a fish. Blay held the little guy for a few seconds before he tried to put it in his mouth! Momma stopped that one!


Blay finally went to sleep this afternoon around 430. He came home wired from all the chocolate cake and icing. He was tired when we were leaving but got his second wind when he came home. He played with some of his new toys and got a sponge bath from his Nanaw to help him wind down for bed. He's sleeping peacefully and hopefully for a while.

I can't believe it's all over and done with. My, how fast the first year has gone by!

Friday, August 15th

So, today, at 4:01 to be exact, Blay turns ONE year old!!! I can't believe the year has come and gone already. It seems like yesterday I was still pregnant and bringing him home from the hospital. We've had our ups and downs (there's a lot more to this parenting thing than I thought) and changes in all our lives since he arrived. I never knew I could love someone so much and a different love than what I love John with. Here's some more pictures from the past...

Blay also went to the doctor today for his 1 year check up. I know, I know, on his birthday? I mean, what kind of mom am I? He got his meningitis booster and his first shot in the Hep A series. He also got a finger prick for his iron check. While he cried out on the shots, he didn't shed a tear. He didn't do either on the finger prick. He just looked at the nurse like 'what are you doing'? He was a big boy!

Blay weighed 20.5 lbs, was 28 1/2 inches, and a head measurement of 18 1/2. He's still in the 15th percentile on weight and height but growing at a good an normal pace.