Update

Well we are getting close to having our 2nd child! I am almost 36 weeks now. We still aren't finding out what we are having. I think it is a boy; Paul thinks it is a girl. LOL, so one of us will have to be right. We are excited and know that life is about to become pretty crazy for a little while. Matthew is doing good. He is getting his 4 molars, so that has been fun ;( 3 have already come in, so just waiting on the last one. Hoping we are done with that before the baby comes.
A few of Matthew's favorite things right now:
Mega blocks- he loves to stack them and building with them; He and daddy get in his tent and build things together
books- he loves sitting in our lap while we read to him and look at the pictures
TV- he hasn't really been interested in the TV until now
Couch- he loves getting on the couch to sit beside me
Mommy- he is still such a mommy's boy, We are going to have a hard time when the baby comes. He likes to sit in my lap while he eats or I eat (hard to do with a big belly)
Roscoe- he loves playing with Roscoe, and I am glad that he is able to interact with him more now. Our poor dog never gets as much attention as he used to.
Straws- he always finds my water bottle and starts drinking from it...doesn't really care much for sippy cups anymore
baths- he cries when he has to get out
Outside-at daycare they tell us he is running to go outside everyday!
He does not like:
being strapped in the booster seat- he arches his back when we try to put him in it
having something taken away from him- he falls on the floor crying
eating- he isn't as good of an eater as he used to be...we have to go through several options at each meal for him only to eat just a little...he is way more interested in playing: his diet pretty much consist of fruit, cheese, crackers, and chicken nuggets
when mommy is busy- he always wants me to hold him as soon as I am starting to do something, like cook, wash/fold clothes: again, such a mommy's boy

He is still the sweetest boy ever! He gives us hugs with a pat on the back all the time. He has started giving us kisses too. He is so much fun and very busy!

Merry Christmas

Matthew loves hiding behind curtains these days!

We woke up to it snowing outside Christmas morning! How fun!

Matthew and Ava Greear enjoying a morning snack.

Opening Presents with the Tubb's and McDaniel's.

Opening presents with the Williston's and Butler's.

Matthew loves his new chair. Thanks Nana!

Matthew also got a Football tent that he loves! Thanks Gigi!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We certainly did. We were in West Point this year for Christmas. We came back Christmas night and had Christmas with Paul's Family on Sunday. Matthew loved playing with his cousins, Ava Greear and Whitt! Here are some pictures from this past week.

Christmas Pictures

We went to the Sugar Plum Parade downtown, and Matthew loved all the floats. He had his first parade experience, and I think he enjoyed it. I also got to take many cute pictures hoping to have a good one for our Christmas card. I got a few, but the camera was out of focus. Paul got me a new camera for my birthday that I was using. It is the kind that you have to adjust the focus for each picture that you take. I guess I needed a little more practice :)
We are doing good, just ready for Christmas break! We don't get out of school until the 22nd this year, so we will have a short break:( Hope everyone is doing well!

The camera ended up focusing on the building rather than us :(


Same problem :(


"This is not fun! I want to run around so you can chase me. Please stop taking my picture."


"What is that over there?"


The winner!! (at our house in front of the tree :)He did so good. He would get out of the chair, and we would say "Matthew sit back down for a minute" and he would go back and sit down with a smile on his face. You would never know that he is starting to throw tantrums when he doesn't get what he wants these days ;)

He just makes me laugh

Matthew's new favorite things are bibs and hats. If he sees one, he wants to put them on. Not to mention his new squeaker shoes too!



"Come on Roscoe, time to go for a walk!"

Happy Halloween!

Matthew was "Baby Brees" for Halloween. We went to downtown Ocean Springs to see all the trick or treaters Saturday night. Sunday night Matthew helped me pass out candy. We are all doing great! Hope everyone has a great week!




Fumble!! At least it isn't another interception!!


"Should I run it or just pass it?"


I can't get over how big he is getting. I feel like he just woke up one day and became a big boy! He is so sweet, but is definitely getting a personality. He is a little pistol if he doesn't get his way and is extremely independent. He loves just running around and seeing what he can get into.

Happy Birthday Matthew!

Matthew celebrated his 1st birthday this weekend. We had a great time. My
brother, James, was able to make it along with some friends and Paul's parents. Matthew loved playing with the other kids. He had his 1 year check up and everything went great. He weighed 20 lbs and 4 oz (still in 10%) and was 29 1/2 in. tall (50%). We did have to put Matthew in the hospital last weekend :( He got the stomach bug and almost got dehydrated! I am so glad that he is feeling better and getting back to himself. It was a hard weekend. Other than that, we are all doing much better! Hope you all have a great week. Here are some pictures from his party.We had a dumptruck theme.


Matthew enjoying his cake. He mostly just played with it.
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Matthew's cute dumptruck cake that his Nana made.


Does anyone else's den/house look like this?


Matthew having a good time at the party.


Wes was such a good helper! He loved the presents.

Double stroller

Does anyone have any recommendations on double strollers?