David's first haircut

Last weekend on our flight to CA, EVERY ONE at the airport and on the plane called David a girl. Despite the fact that he was wearing khaki cargo pants and a blue shirt with trucks all over it, we still got confronted with questions such as "Is this your daughter's first flight?" and "How old is she?" Even Kenneth's grandma commented that it was probably time for a haircut. Soooo....the decision was made and David got his first haircut yesterday. Tear, tear. He's not a little baby any more. He's a big boy....emphasis being on BOY. : ) He's so handsome! Anybody that mistakes him for a girl now must be blind!

Flooding in GA

Most people heard news of the freak flooding that took place in GA a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty crazy. The park where I take David to play was completely under water. You couldn't even see the swing-sets, it just looked like one giant lake. We were very lucky in that we only had a minor leak. Many neighbors and friends had some major damage. Much of our backyard ended up in the front yard of our neighbors accross the street. These pictures were taken in our backyard and driveway. You literally could have taken an inner-tube and gone for a ride down our driveway.

San Francisco October 2009

We went to San Francisco last weekend to celebrate the wedding of Kenneth's cousin Erin to Pete. While the flight out there was pretty much the closest thing to hell you could ever imagine, it was all made worth it after having such a great time visiting with family that we don't get to see very often. David got to explore fisherman's wharf where he saw the sea lions and went on his first carousel ride. Grandma St. John was also able to come for the weekend. That was awesome because David got spoiled rotten while Kenneth and I were able to enjoy all of the wedding activities and family visiting time without the stress of running around after a 16-month-old. It was a win-win-situation for every one. Here are a couple of pictures from the trip.


David's first ride on a carousel. He was a little freaked out at first but was totally into it by the end of the ride.


Kenneth and his grandma at Erin and Pete's wedding. She's 95 and still sharp as a tack! Her dance card was full all night!


The family at Erin and Pete's wedding.


Kenneth and his brother, Mark.


Amy and Kenneth. A night out without the bambino. What a treat!

Couple More Summer Pictures

This picture was from Hana and Tommy's wedding in California. Isn't he ADORABLE in his "big boy outfit!" The wedding was awesome and David was SO well behaved the entire week in CA.

Also from the wedding. He's like a little model baby...seriously...what a stud!! (Not that I'm biased or anything!)

Reading the Sunday paper.

Our neighborhood has a fourth of July parade where all the kids decorate their bikes/wagons and walk down the main street. Super cute!

David and Daddy while visiting with Great Grandma Coughlin in CA.

Summer time is here!

All set to go to the pool for the first time this summer. What a little prince. He just sat back and enjoyed the ride as I pulled him to the pool in his new red wagon (courtesy of Grandma St. John).


Notice the drool tracks. It's so gross. David's back teeth are coming in which causes him to drool like a fountain!! He's still super cute though!

Mother's Day Present

Kenneth got me this AWESOME video camera for mother's day. It's the easiest thing you've ever seen. This is one of our first "test videos." I hope it works. Enjoy!

Just one of David's many bumps and bruises

Now that David is walking on his own, he frequently shows up with new bumps and bruises. Check this one out above his right eyebrow. This one was black and blue for a couple weeks!

Easter 2009

David LOVES enchilada's.


Getting into trouble....as usual! He figured out how to crawl behind the TV and pull out all the cords.


Hey look...an Easter present from Grandma and Grandpa Bowman!


Dressed in his Easter best and ready for Church!

California March 2009

David's first In'n'Out!


Grandma's bathtub was broken so we had to use the kitchen sink. David didn't seem to mind.


We went to California to celebrate Grammy and Grampy's 75th Birthday. Grandma threw a big party at her house and everybody was able to come to it. David and Erin came from Chicago, we flew in from Atlanta and Corey came from Ohio. They were very surprised and they had a great birthday!


We also got a chance to visit with Great-Grandma Coughlin while in California. She was amazed at how David never stopped moving!

Hanging around being adorable!

Can you believe he is crawling now!! He's getting so big. He pulls himself up onto everything...keeping us very busy.

My first swimming lessons

David just finished his first round of swimming lessons at the YMCA. He LOVED them. Mommy was SO proud of her little fish. He never cried once and totally "went with the flow."

Baptism

David was baptized at the Catholic Church of St. Ann on December 28th. The baptismal gown he wore was the same one worn by his daddy and his Uncle Mark. His godparents were his Uncle David and Aunt Erin. We had a big party at our home afterwards to celebrate with lots of friends and family.

David with his Great-Grampy

Merry Christmas (a little late)

A Sad Day

It's official.

The happiest four and a half months of my year are over.

The college football season has concluded.  

And what's worse - American Idol is about to begin.

I'm weeping in my keyboard...

Feel free to send condolences my way.  

Baby it's cold outside!

All bundled up in my winter gear!

Fun with Daddy's Magazine

Hmm...what do we have here?? Looks like one of daddy's Sports Illustrated magazines...

Bright colors, crunchy paper, I think I can work with this....

Wow! Look at all the paper. I hope Daddy was done with this issue.

I wonder how it tastes? Let's give it a try.

Uh oh! I think I've been busted!

I'm sorry...I didn't mean to. : )