it's great to be...

a Volunteer

Gator?!?!

I am one confused SEC fan. SEC football officially kicks off tonight with South Carolina playing North Carolina State or something like that. Mom and dad both have high hopes for their teams this upcoming season. The Gators invited Hawaii to the Swamp for their first game. And UT will be traveling to UCLA on Monday for their game. Maybe I'll see some of you at Indigo Joe's on Saturday for mom's game.

what a life...

It's been a busy week in our house lately. Dad started school on Monday so he has been able to spend more time with me in the mornings and in the afternoons after his classes. It's been fun. Mom has been busy taking me to play groups and other Mom-type stuff in the area. I think it's her goal to join every club in the area. Who knows? But I have some new friends, like Josh and Clare and Manny and Caleb. All this playing makes me tired.

I have also been staying up to watch the Olympics with mom. I was so nervous watching Michael Phelps compete for his 7th gold medal that I had to chew on Fred's hand. Mom cut my nails that day so I couldn't chew on my own hand.
Since I have been sitting up really well, mom let me start playing with the John Deere tractor that Lola Em and Lola Meds bought for me. I like to use the steering wheel to pull up and try to stand.
Lastly, mom and dad have been letting me try their food. Staring works. I have been staring at them when they eat anything and lunging for their drinks. So I have had pieces of dinner rolls, chicken and whatever else they let me try. Dad even let me have a little of his sweet tea out of his cup. Well, this afternoon, I got to try a little bit of salsa. It was actually good.

life is great

I am 5 months old today! How exciting?

It only took 5 months, but I can now sit up without mom or dad's help for a few minutes.
I'm excited about the Olympics... go Michael Phelps!
Mom caved. Dad said that I needed a mobile that attached to my crib and plays music. I got one this weekend. It has all kinds of different animals on it.
Dad starts school again in a week, and mom starts teaching her class in two weeks. Plus, mom and I are busy watching all the Olympic events and college football season starts almost immediately following the end of the 08 Games in China. With our busy schedule, I will only be able to update once a week. Go Team USA!

my buddy

This past weekend, mom, dad and I drove to Nashville for the weekend so that mom could go to an alumni meeting. Dad and I spent the majority of Saturday together, which mom says was a good thing since he doesn't get to spend that much time with me. This was my home away from home - the hotel made sure we had a crib in the room so I had somewhere to sleep.

We went Mr. Ward's house Saturday night for dinner. He is dad's old college roommate and he has a son that is only a month old than I am. He is already a good friend of mine. Mom and Miss Jennifer were trying to take my picture with Hunter, but I did not feel like sitting in a chair at that time. I started crying and Hunter tried to pet my tummy and my back to try and calm me down.