Tuesday, October 26, 2010

One Year Appointment

I just wanted to jot this down so I can remember.. We had our one year doctor's appointment with Dr. McAwesome McCain. James weighed in at 23 pounds 14 ounces. He was 95% for height and 75% for weight. He got his Flu, Chickenpox, and Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. The chickenpox one was "more superficial" per the nurse so it may get a little red in his left thigh. James was a stud. He only cried for about 5 seconds and then looked around like "that hurt my feelings".. then he was over it.

I have to mention this because it is pretty important. Romo is out with a clavicle fracture . We are devastated. It just happens to be that we are going to the game this weekend. Might I add that the last game we went to, he was out with a pinkie injury in his passing hand. Will we ever get to see the boy play live? Jim is in need of counseling.. Please be thinking of him. I should also add that the cowboys have lost every game but one so far. Really? A team this "talented" per so many "experts".. and we are big fat losers.. New coaches! This is an outrage!

Onto college news - GO BULLDOGS. I feel the need to say this now before the Kentucky game in case we play like we did against UAB... We have only lost two games!! And we lost to the number 1 and the number 12 team respectively (BCS). Get this.. we are ranked for the first time since 2001! Can I get a whoop whoop, people!! AND we have won 5 games in a row which is the first time since 1999 (when we were only freshmen). Do you feel smarter now? You should. I am.


Well, the blog wouldn't be a blog if I didn't leave a photo, right? The only thing is, I haven't uploaded since his birthday so I'm going to pick a favorite from lately. If you have facebook, you probably have seen these already




Looking forward to seeing you all very soon!!

Melissa, Jim, and James

Friday, October 22, 2010

James turned one today!!

Happy Birthday, Buddy!

In all of my life, I have never felt the emotions I have in the past two and a half years. Getting married to a wonderful man and having an amazing baby boy has made me feel emotions that I didn't know existed. I love you two so much. Happy first birthday! This past year was full of fun, wasn't it? It's weird to think that you won't remember it at all when you are older but you will carry every bit of it with you. You learned how to eat, how to laugh and smile, how to stand on your own and balancing, and way more than I even realize. I am so excited for the years ahead of us but I thought I would take a look back at the year we've spent together...


Pre birth!! You were a cute little nugget even before you were born. "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart" Jeremiah 1:5


Your birthday last year! Everyone was so enamored by you and your presence! Unbelievable emotions! "This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Psalm 118:25


October! If you thought we would let a single Halloween go by without dressing you up, you were poorly mistaken! You made me laugh. We had zero trick or treaters (they all trick or treat on Mayfair around the corner) but we had fun with you anyway. All of my friends were making dinners and coming to visit. This was a fun stage. "This is what the Lord says - Your Redeemer, the Holy one of Israel: 'I am the Lord your God who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go'" - Isaiah 48:17


November! What a whirl. Mama wasn't sleeping much, emotional as I can be.. Daddy was working a lot. B and Doc came through town every chance they got. Aunt Ellen came and cheered on the Auburn tigers with you in her arms. Aunt Lindsey and Grandaddy Galbraith came to town and played frisbee in the front yard. It was a blur. When I see these photos, I can't imagine you this little.. well, maybe just a little part of me can..


Our little Santa Clause! We had so much fill this season! Christmas as wonderful with being surrounded by family and friends. I'll never forget you in this costume. I had bought it at a consignment sale and we sure did use it. We did a lot of travel, too, and you did so great in the car. We drove all the way to Dallas (in the early part of Jan.). The holiday was celebrated in style. "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" Isaiah 9:6

January brought on the new year and you were still so small (although, knocking out the growth charts at the doctor's office). My son, you do love to eat! We had a great January. Jim and I had fun putting you in all of the toys we had such as the play mat you are on this picture, the bumbo (once you got the head control), the baby einstein entertainment center.. You were busy learning.. trying to focus.. and using that voice. I have a feeling you won't be a shy little boy.

February was awesome. I was still learning a lot but you started to sleep a lot better too. I was excited that you slept through all of the contruction going on downstairs. We got that basement built for you, big buddy!.. well, and our guests :)



March. This is a photo of you starting to hold on to things to stand up! Use those legs, boy! You sure knew how in the womb :) It snowed in March. In fact, it snowed three of four times in 2010 and we stayed inside for most of it! Sooo crazy.


AAAhhh April. This photo may have even been late March but I always think of Easter as in April so I put this photo because it is so funny. This bunny looks drugged. Jim and I met up with Aidan and Charlene to get our photo with the bunny wearing way too much eye makeup for my taste... Still don't understand the planning of that costume.

May.. Okay, I admit that I entered this one photo in some contest.. I think it was a yobaby contest. Anyhow, I swore to myself I would never do that because my emotions would get way too carried away but I did it anyhow. But I mean, come on... this baby is cute!! And healthy at Dr. McCain's office. Rosy cheeks and a cheery disposition. Little did he know some shots were coming.


June was a fun month. It was time to get out in the sun and play!! (with sunscreen, of course). You had new experiences with water and splashing around. I mean, look at this booty! James, I promise before you get near to any dating age, I will protect these photos :) "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he consider me faithful, appointing me to his service" 1 Timothy 1:12

July! Getting hotter!! We got out in the sun and spent several days in the park swinging in the bucket swings. I remember taking you to downtown Homewood for the fourth of July and strolling you around. You really loved the ponies at the pony ride.. You love animals.

August. August was when I perfected the barricade and baby proofed the house to perfection. You went from "kinda crawling" to "all over the house and in every cabinet and drawer" almost overnight. The women at the day care at work were calling you "Hurricane James". A name, I think, just might stick.

September.. GOOOOO Bulldogs! We love Dan Mullens!! Doc showed us such a good time in the game box and we had a great time tailgating.

And here we are.. A photo taken today on your first birthday. What a joy! What bliss!! What trouble shall this next year bring?!

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" John 14:27

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I Hooted!

Hi guys!

Just a few more photos and videos from the past few days!






James is doing so good. He is walking more and more each day to the point where I think he will be very independently walking in about a week or two. Every day he amazes me. He still is saying "ba-ba" for da-da and loves to say "moooo" when you ask "what does a cow say"? He did have peanut butter for the second time this past week as a tester and had a pretty bad reaction with a rash and welts. I hate it for him but, for now, he has a peanut allergy. We went to Asher Irvine's birthday today. This is the little boy who was born a day before James and whose dad is a resident under Jim. They were in a room right down the hall.

We can't wait for our upcoming Dallas trip to celebrate James' big first birthday!


Much love,

Melissa

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

October!!

Hello!

Just a couple of photos from the past couple of days. I hope you are all doing well. James turnes one in a week and a day! He is 51 weeks old. Happy October to all of you. I hope to be seeing you all soon!

Pumpkin Patch


We found a big white Pumpkin!
Hanging with Miller

It's in my blood, Mama

Busy

Ooooh!





love,
Melissa, Jim and James

Monday, October 4, 2010

Kids Market

We went to Kidsmarket today here in Birmingham which is a huge consignment sale and I got this for James. It's pretty easy to see that he loves it. So so fun to watch.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Update

Hello!

We just got back from a trip to Las Vegas for a week! James stayed with B and Doc in Jackson while Jim and I headed to the Vegas strip for the ACEP retreat. We had a great time but couldn't stop talking about our son. I think he keeps us entertained even when he's not around.

Well, if you haven't heard yet, I will be an aunt in April (maybe March)! Ellen is 14 weeks pregnant and now gets to start planning her blog template (I hope..). Kristen and Galen are getting married in March too so it will be a very exciting month! I can't believe all of the changes happening. Also, Claire, my best friend from college is pregnant and due April 19th. Baby girl Ridgway hopefully will be here healthy and happy :)

Okay, I got some video today. James is growing so incredibly fast. I know I say that every post but it's true. When Jim and I got home from Vegas, we peered over the crib to look at James and he looked like he grew a foot.. He is so close to walking all over the place by himself... definitely practicing daily. He stands up on his own and can walk one or two steps on his own and can walk when he holds your hand. Man oh man time flies!

Here is some video from today. He loves to dance to music from his toys. One of these videos demonstrates how he does his twist and shake.






We hope you are enjoying awesome fall weather!!

Much Love,

Melissa, Jim and James
Abby and Reagan too!

Update

Hello!

We just got back from a trip to Las Vegas for a week! James stayed with B and Doc in Jackson while Jim and I headed to the Vegas strip for the ACEP retreat. We had a great time but couldn't stop talking about our son. I think he keeps us entertained even when he's not around.

Well, if you haven't heard yet, I will be an aunt in April (maybe March)! Ellen is 14 weeks pregnant and now gets to start planning her blog template (I hope..). Kristen and Galen are getting married in March too so it will be a very exciting month! I can't believe all of the changes happening. Also, Claire, my best friend from college is pregnant and due April 19th. Baby girl Ridgway hopefully will be here healthy and happy :)

Okay, I got some video today. James is growing so incredibly fast. I know I say that every post but it's true. When Jim and I got home from Vegas, we peered over the crib to look at James and he looked like he grew a foot.. He is so close to walking all over the place by himself... definitely practicing daily. He stands up on his own and can walk one or two steps on his own and can walk when he holds your hand. Man oh man time flies!

Here is some video from today. He loves to dance to music from his toys. One of these videos demonstrates how he does his twist and shake.






We hope you are enjoying awesome fall weather!!

Much Love,

Melissa, Jim and James
Abby and Reagan too!