Mother's Day

I had a wonderful first Mother's Day! We celebrated the whole weekend.

We had sushi.

Graham said he'd rather have giraffe legs instead of sushi. :)

 

We had crab legs.

If you're ever in Atlanta, eat here. And then walk around here.
It's even more fun if you have a few drinks with dinner and then walk around after dark. :)

 

 

I took Graham to meet some animals at a local farmyard.

 

Billy goat!

 

 

We went on the swing set.

 

 





I got a card and travel coffee mug with my sweet baby's hand and feet prints.

Me and my Super-Graham!

 

We napped.

 

Be still my heart...so sweet!

 

Graham fed himself. :)

The hubby even helped me make a carrot cake. (I've been craving carrot cake recently!)

 

I LOVE being a mommy!

 

 

Now Josh is putting Graham to bed and I'm about to relax with a glass of wine, Game of Thrones and Mad Men.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mommies out there!

Baby Boy Blue

I don't care if some would say this outfit is girly...my baby looks adorable!

 

It took me a LONG time to figure out "my style" of clothing. Awkward middle school years led to a short phase of gothic style clothes in high school. (Uggg so embarrassing to admit!) Then in college it was sorority t-shirts and whatever I could find to hide my freshman 15, my sophomore 10, my junior 5...man I gained some weight in college! When I graduated, I bought some nice corporate-y work clothes. You know what I'm talking about - black pants, blouses, button-downs, khakis....snore...

 

When I ended up working in my company's creative department, I started to be a little bit more adventurous with what I wore. And that's when I finally figured out what I liked to wear. Mostly dresses with fun prints - feminine yet funky. I'd just throw on a cute dress, a cardigan, grab my Coach purse and I was off to work! And man, I had some CUTE clothes! (Gotta loose the rest of this baby weight so I can fit into these pretty things again...)

 

 

  

  

 

 

Dressing a boy is hard. The girl section of the kids clothes stores is always bigger - and the stuff is way cuter. Boy clothes are all graphic t-shirts, animals and sports. Which are cute, but can get old fast. We were blessed with so many hand-me-downs from girls at my church that I haven't had much of a chance to buy a lot of clothes for Graham. And really, when I have gone shopping, I haven't found many things that I just have to have in the boy section.

 

 

I think Gap Kids, The Children's Place, Old Navy and Mini Boden have super cute baby boy clothes. And as much as I appreciate the hand-me-downs (it saved us a ton of money) I'm excited about Graham growing out of his clothes so I can buy him some stuff that I've picked out. I'd like Graham to wear a mix of preppy, hipster and baby boy blue clothes.

 

Button-downs, skinny jeans and madras prints - here we come! :)

 

 

 

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Graham is 7 months!

Graham, you're almost 8 months old. That just seems soooo old to me. You're not my little newborn anymore!

 

 

This month your personality is really coming out - you are staring to love on us and talk a lot!

You can say "Dada", "Mama" (yay!) and "Nana." I think you've said "Hey" too. Not that you know what any of that means, but it sure is cute when you talk! And you've started waving. You'll wave, then clap, wave, then clap. I love it!

 

 

Saying "Mama" ---

(And growling a little bit there at the end. He learned that from Jack.) :)

 

 

Saying "Dada" ---



 

 

It's the cutest thing ever when you give us kisses. You'll reach out your arms towards my face and open your mouth. So sweet! You also headbutt us - we think that's another way of you giving kisses.

 

 

 

You are way more aware of your surroundings. If you see something that you want - you fuss until you get it. I haven't let you hold my phone yet because I know if I let you have it once, it'll be yours from here on out. :)

 

 

Lots of firsts this month too!

 







First time on the top of Stone Mountain. (We rode the Skyride up - we didn't brave the hike with you.)





 

 



First ride in your big boy stroller.

First time feeding yourself a bottle. Man, it's going to be awesome
when we don't have to feed you anymore. But I'm sure I'll miss the snuggles...

 

You're really interested in Lacey and Jack now. You love petting them!

Trying peas. You are NOT a fan.

You are sitting up like a rock star. And you can play by yourself for a pretty long time.
Still no signs of crawling, but I am just fine with that. :)

 

First trip to Dollywood. We spent a long weekend in Pigeon Forge.
You were awesome the entire trip. It was a blast!

 



Best. Photo. Ever!
My little hillbilly baby.

 

Happy 7 months baby Graham!

Now quit growing up so fast!

 



Graham is 6 Months!

Baby Graham - I'm doing your 6th month post even though you're 1/2 way through your 7 month. I just can't seem to find time to blog!

At the end of your 6th month, something clicked and you started doing something new almost every day!!

Rockin' the Toms.

You've started sitting up on your own.

Chunky thighs - I love 'em!

You learned how to clap. Most - adorable - thing - ever!!!

We went on our first trip as a family of 3 - just a quick weekend trip to Callaway Gardens.

You got your first cold - poor baby. Talk about some snot...gross. You had your first big old snot bubble - ew!

Sick baby and sick mommy.

You also went fishin' for the first time with your Peepa. Too cute!

Your doctor wanted us to start giving you a sippy cup. You mostly just chew on it for now. Must feel good on those teeth!

The Easter bunny brought you a sippy cup, bananas (your fav) and some natural sunscreen.

You really started babbling and talking. You're usually a pretty quiet guy, but you have your talkative moments!

 

I'm still making all of your food. I love it! This month you tried carrots, asparagus and peas. You're such a good eater.

 

You've been really interested in toys this month too. Lots of play time!

Not sure you have enough toys. :)

 

And there's been lots and lots of drooling from cutting teeth.

 

I'm sure you were saying "Gee!" (You said that all the time during your 6th month.)

 

Baby Graham, you're turning into an adorable little boy. We love you so much!

 

Happy Easter!

 



 

 

"Seriously, mom! Why am I wearing this stupid bonnet? I totally look like a girl..."

 

Teeth!!

On Sunday at church I noticed a sweet little tooth popping out! It's the bottom front right tooth. The one next to it looks like it's almost out too. I tried to take a picture of the tooth, but Graham didn't cooperate. :)

Adorable baby!

I can't believe how FAST Graham is growing up. The days seem long, but time is flying by.

First time in a restaurant high chair!

We've yet to take Graham's 6 month pictures...oops! We have one week until he turns 7 months. Better get on that!

At the Peachtree Dekalb airport for a birthday party for one of Graham's buddies from church.

 

I'm so ready for summer. Graham has a ton of adorable summer clothes.

 

Play ball!

 

The weather here has been crazy. It'll be warm and beautiful one week and the next week we'll have snow flurries.

 

Trying on some sunglasses at Babies-R-Us. One cool dude! If you look close, you can see my reflection in the lens. :)

 

Our pediatrician wants us to start giving Graham a sippy cup. Not sure he's ready for that at all, but we'll give it a try.

 

Sweet sleepy boy. Look at those chunky cheeks!

 

 

My baby's growing up! Gotta do his 6th month post soon. Love this guy!