6 month pics

I have had so many requests for this post...so here it is

Who does Briggs look like? I don't think it's too much of a question from these pics...but curious what yall think.

Justin @ 6 months



Briggs @ 6 months...he has the same facial expression as Justin...does that count for anything :)



Iris @ 6 months (Sorry for the poor quality. My mom has all my pics in a frame on the wall so she had to send this to me via text...but you get the idea)

Six Month Checkup

I think most people know this from an earlier post, or if you just know me...that I got to share my first pregnancy with my little sister, and best friend. It wasn't planned that way...just worked out and has been so much fun.

Here is a picture that brings back some memories...looks like I swallowed a basketball and I promise...my sister IS pregnant...that's not a shadow on her shiny shirt. This is one of Briggs and Brooks first pictures together...aren't they cute :)



And here they are July 4th all tucked in the nap nanny (for those of you saying.."the what?"..that's the chair they are sitting in). That would make them both about 6 weeks old..give or take a week.






Today was our 6 month checkups and shots...BOO! Briggs did really good and was all smiles until they started messing with him..poor baby :(

Things we are doing now...

• rolling all over the floor
• reaching for mommy and daddy
• crying when mommy leaves the room
• crossing midline while holding objects
• laughing out loud
• jabbering, cooing and gooing
  
• can sit up by himself 10+ seconds
• he has some crazy little scream/squeal he likes to do ALL DAY LONG but I like the sweet little sounds...just saying...he has found his "big boy voice" as his teacher says
• and of course he gets so stinking cute with every day
• Our stats today were:

head circum: 17 1/4

weight: 18lb 9 oz (70th %ile)

height: 27 in (70th %ile)

And here is Briggs' older cousin, Brooks (by only one week to the day). We are about to have a big trip to Florida where we will get to play, roll, jabber, eat and hang out....WE CAN'T WAIT!!!

Brooks and his big brother Cade don't get enough blog time..I'll try to do a better job at that..but anyway, today Brooks and Briggs both went to the doctor for checkups. Brooks is doing all kinds of fun stuff just like Briggs. It's been so fun to share pregnancies, birth, and now stories of our babies growing up with my sister. Just wanted to give Brooks some blog time and give his stats from today:

Head circ: 97th percentile (she didn't send me the #)

weight: 17lb 130z (50th %tile)

height: 26 1/4 in (25-50th %ile)

I couldn't put Brooks on here and leave Cade out. So...here are Briggs' older cousins. They are too cute! If they look like they might be kind of REALLY CLOSE IN AGE...well, you're thinking right. They are 13 months apart! Yep...BIG SIGH...my sister definitely has her hands full. But she will be the first to tell you...she loves her boys more than life itself, she is a fabulous mom and even though it's harder some days than others, it's really fun to have them so close together.


And here is another pic of them in their chairs. Too cute!



As you can all see...these are some of the cutest kids...EVER! It's always fun to compare stories, numbers and pictures. As I said earlier..I'll try to do a better job of getting these kiddos some more blog time. I'm sure we will have lots of pics and fun things to share from next week in Florida so stay tuned :)

Road Trip

Have you ever wondered what our road trips look like these days? Well thank goodness we upgraded from the Civic b/c there is no way we would have ever fit all this mess in that little car.

Here is what the back of our car looks like...

And here is how to change a diaper on the road...in mommy's lap. Thankfully the little wizzer didn't do anything crazy or we both would have been in trouble.



This is how to entertain a 6 month old when he is delirious from riding in the car for too long. Don't worry folks, we are parked at a rest stop.



Here is another entertaining thing for him to do...let him stand in his car seat and chew on the visor...again...parked at a gas station.

And here is what it looks like when your 6 month old is tired and ready to get out of his seat.


Sweet boy...he couldn't take anymore. He finally gave up and slept for a little bit.


Sweet boy...I will say most of the time he was pretty happy but only because I sat in the back with him the whole time and provided all the entertainment, for the 8 hour trip (that used to be 6 hours..haha).


Our Thanksgiving trip was successful...had a good visit with family and made the whole round trip with only a few meltdowns.

Briggs Update

Even though I'm a few days late on getting this post together...just wanted to share with yall one little boy who has made us so thankful this year. Our lives have changed drastically, but in the best way possible. We love the new addition to our family more than words can say. Here are a few of our recent favorite pics:

Helping mommy shop. He can't quite sit up by himself, so he had a little help with the yarn stuffed in around him. And he was trying to eat the yarn so, in went the paci.


Sitting like a big boy :)


My two guys...this picture melts my heart.


Playing in his little standing toy...he likes being up off the ground now.


A seriously LONG car ride to N Louisiana. He was sweet MOST of the time...only a few meltdowns.


Geaux Tigers! Briggs and Mommy eating with Daddy in Homewood.


And finally...our little man at Thanksgiving...in his turkey outfit. Gotta love that little face.


We have so many things to be thankful for and this little guy is definitely one of them.

Tasty Tuesday - Smoothie

Thought I would share my new breakfast recipe. Even though it looks like a lot of ingredients, it really isn't as bad as it looks and only takes just a few minutes.


Ingredients:
orange juice (however much you want to make it as thin or thick as you want)
1-2 T lime juice
one serving size of whey protein powder
4-5 frozen strawberries
4-5 leaves spinach
1/2 avacado
1/2 banana

Just put all that in a blender or...my favorite...the magic bullet and blend up. Then drink it :)

This what it looks like before blending...

And this is what it looks like after.... I promise...it's really good!

Our New Frig

I have posted before about our FABULOUS Mother's Day Out teachers! Go here to read all about them. We can't say enough about how much we LOVE Briggs' teachers and the school where he is two mornings a week. And as you can see below..they do such cute stuff with him that, as a parent, is something I will treasure always.

Here is Briggs smiling with his happy little self. People ask me...is he always that happy...yep, pretty much. Unless he is hungry or tired, he is smiling. :)

Even with bilateral ear infections, the doctor couldn't believe how happy he was...that's my baby!


Can you guess what body part they made the pumpkin from?...his booty!...thought that was hilarious. And then of course the stems are from his feet.


Happy Thanksgiving yall!


Then a tree with is little toes as the leaves....

I love this picture....little chunker...with his bald head. We are thinking ONE DAY we might get some hair


And I had to put this one in there. They were trying to get him to smile for the picture above and he was tired and hungry so this is the face he gave them...I crack up every time I look at it. It's hard to see...but he is poking that bottom lip out big time. Ha!

And just a sidenote...I love the fact that they thought to print this for me. I mean...how cute is that face and something I've been trying to get on camera but every time he does this pouty face I haven't been able to get my camera fast enough. That's what I'm saying about his AWESOME TEACHERS!


And now...I'm "that" mom, with my frig covered in all my baby's artwork, but I LOVE IT. Funny how things change because before I had a baby my house was all neat, organized and everything had a place. We still try to be kind of in that spectrum but as you can see by our frig...things have changed a little. But I honestly wouldn't have it any other way.

Encouragement Can

Have you ever felt discouraged, sad, frustrated, or just need a little encouragement in the Word? Or..have you ever wanted to memorize more scripture and don't know where to start?

Why not get an Encouragement Can. It's a can filled with 20 scriptures on a little card that is great to hang on your frig, bathroom mirror...wherever is easy to see during the day and give you a little encouragement. There is also an option to add 20 additional scriptures for $3 on Marriage and Family, Salvation, God's faithfulness, Worry & Anxiety or Psalms. The can costs $12. Now I know some you crafty people could just make this yourself...OR...you could support my friend and order it from her :)

*SPOILER ALERT*

Here is a little teaser of what you will get inside your can:

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9

'Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, ' says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10

Just a little glimpse of what you will be getting...SEE...don't you feel encouraged already :)

Seriously, this is a great little idea and once you're done with your encouragement can, it's a great thing to pass along to a friend who might need a little encouragement. So, if you're looking for a different kind of Christmas present, this might be just the thing.