Sneak Peek: 18 Month Pictures with Mandy Owens

WARRR EAGLE....HEY!

Let me start off by saying, what a blessed Thanksgiving we had!!  We are so blessed with family that we had 4 family get togethers to go to.  Yes people, I said 4, F-O-U-R! We had a wonderful day, but it was long and Jack was like a zombie by the end of the day.  It truly is a gift from God to have so much family to spend time with...I know of people who didn't have anyone to spend Thanksgiving with. :(  That makes my heart sad and when I'm griping about how many places we have to go, the Lord whispers to me how grateful I should be.

We started off the day at Andy's parents' house, then went to the Brand family Thanksgiving, made a quick trip to the Bryson family meal, and ended up at my grandparents' for the Oliver Thanksgiving.  By the end of the day we were stuffed!  The only picture I managed to get of Jack was from Grandmother and Pop's and this pretty much summarizes how he spent the day.

Acting like a dog...imagine that. :) At least he's the leader of the pack.

What you don't see is Andy or me trailing behind him.  We spent the whole day chasing Jack...keeping him out of trouble.  That boy is into EVERYTHING!!! As I type that the Lord whispers to my heart..."Be thankful he's so healthy..."  and I am.  Thank you Lord for your blessings on me!

As the evening approached on Thanksgiving, I started getting really excited.  We were going to the AL v. AU game on Friday.  If you know us, then you know that I was raised an Auburn fan and Andy was raised Alabama.  For the first few years, when we had just started dating, we'd nearly break up over the game.  I chuckle as I type this because that's in good southern fashion. :)  Thankfully, these days we can be civil, almost friendly, to each other about the game.  We had to pay A LOT for our tickets, but our anniversary was the day after the game so it was kind of an early anniversary present.  Last year we went and we both left happy.  Auburn did great (even though it should've been a blow-out) and Alabama won!  This year, I don't think we both left with that feeling. :)

We went to the game with some great friends, both AL fans, and we really enjoyed spending time away together without little-bit. I almost had an emotional breakdown during the first half of the game.  Andy almost had one the second half.  I'm sure you know that Auburn won...and on that note I'm going to let out a big WARRR EAGLE, HEY! I try not to be an obnoxious fan, but I'm just so darn excited! :)

Andy and Jack in their Alabama gear. (I've already laid claims on baby #2- someday)

I made persuaded Andy to have his picture made with me after the game.  Notice his expression. :(

We should've known an Auburn victory was on the horizon (pun intended) because God painted the sky the most beautiful orange and blue.

Halloween 2010...Bamm Bamm!

This Halloween has been really fun!  Jack was just a baby last Halloween and really couldn't enjoy it.  This year we've had a good time dressing him up and trick-or-treating.  I decided several months ago that I wanted Jack to be Bamm Bamm for Halloween.  I started doing Internet searches for the perfect costume.  Most that I found were homemade.  The wheels started turning in my brain and I decided that I wanted to make his costume.  Why? I don't really know.  I can't sew, to speak of , and I've never "made" anything for Jack before.  I almost procrastinated too long, but at the last minute I got up the nerve, went to Wilson's fabric, and broke out the new sewing machine.  After a couple of very stressful hours, I did actually complete the costume.  It was pitifully sewn, but I don't think I've ever been more proud of anything I've accomplished (minus giving birth to a 9lb. 5oz. baby).  

We also spent the day celebrating at our church fall festival.  Jack colored his first piece of artwork and did lots of other fun stuff.  What a great day!

Jack's first piece of artwork.  Beautiful, isn't it?

 



Cheese!

Trying to get "Bamm Bamm" to pose was a problem.

 

Cookie from Mamaw

Jack and Mamaw

 

Mamaw, Jack, and Pawpaw

Jack and Uncle Jeff

Jack with Pop and Grandmother

Granna, Jack, and Grandpa

Jack trying out Andrew's shoes

Man, He's Growing So Fast!

Jack turned 18 months old on September 27th and he's growing so fast!  At his last doctor's appt. he weighed 27 lbs. 13oz.  What a big boy! Some of the new words he has said are... geen (drink), "P" (pacifier), good, cookies, crackers, bite-bite, poppa (grandpa), Mahney (Barney), shoes, socks, eyes, doggie, gone-gone, moon, Andy, bath, book, Doodle, Mamaw, Pawpaw, Mannie (Maggee), Momma, outside, lawnmower, Amen!, Where is ____ at?, see, night-night, blanket, "E" (Eli), Daddy has changed to diddy, baby has changed to bibby, Here it is!, There he is!, and probably more that I've forgotten.  Here are a few pictures of the last couple of months.

 

 

Daddy Turns 30!

On August 3rd, Andy turned 30.  It is so hard to believe that he's 30 because when we first started dating, he was just 18!  I am so thankful for the man that God prepared for me and the blessing that he is to me and Jack.  He is a wonderful father who fears the Lord and loves his family.  Just a few pics from that night...Happy Birthday Daddy!

The best picture that I could get of a very busy Jack. :)

A Visit With Great Friends

July 22, 2010

We were so excited to finally get to meet John Thomas Applebaum!  John Thomas was appropriately born on Memorial Day (since his daddy's in the Army) and to say that was I anxious to meet him is an understatement.  I was dying to see him and his mommy, Ashley,  who is one of my best friends from childhood.  I loaded Jack up and we made the trip to Huntsville and spent the day with JT and his mommy.  We had the best time!!! It was amazing to see how our lives have changed and how we both have soooo much to be thankful for!  ***By the way, John Thomas was so soft and squishy and he smelled so good!  I could have eaten him up!

Isn't he just the cutest, fattest thing you've ever seen?

Our sweet boys, 13 months apart.

The boys were over the photo session, but we had to get 1 more...