More pictures from our big trip to Alvin

Donovan came over to babysit and did such a great job.

Meet my goofball cousin Jason. All visits with him will be strictly supervised. He's been torturing/picking on me and his kids as long as I can remember.

Thomas had some serious guy time with Big Al. He had found the fringe on the blanket and my dad was helping him reach for it. I'm not sure who had more fun- the 7 week old or the 59 year old.

First Playdate

Thomas got to meet the Jackson triplets during our trip to Alvin. Lindsey was brave (and organized) enough to load Lexi, Jolie and Faith in her new stylin' minivan and bring them over to play. I'm intimidated by taking one baby out for errands... she handles three like a pro. I was exhasted just watching her juggle them all! The girls were due 2 weeks before Thomas, but came early in March. They are all BEAUTIFUL and healthy. Anyway, Thomas had an eye on all three, picking which one he'll make his move on in a few years!:)

Just for Aunt Jana

So Jana can see what she's missing spending the summer in Colorado... Thomas and his friend Cami (Jana's dog)

Instant friends

My cousin Tiane had a beautiful little girl on June 22. She brought Layla over Wednesday and the babies really did resemble each other. I guess that means Thomas does look like me on some level. When we put them together to take a picture, they immediately grabbed hands. You've never heard so many grandparents and mamas go, "Quick, where's the camera?" at the same time.

Just a swingin'

I'm digging this swing thing!

12th man

Hey, Coach Fran, I hear you need some help with your defensive line. With the way I'm growing, I'll be ready in August! Gig 'Em!

My big family in Alvin

Thomas has had an incredibly big two days. He finally got to meet his Nana (my grandmother) and his cousins Darren and Donovan. Their sister Devyn was there when he was born, but the boys had to stay home for that trip. Here are the pics so far.

Team effort! Way to go Lewis kids- you were a big help. Sorry he was so fussy. Devyn was such a little mama. Every time he'd cry (which was a lot), she'd sing him the ABC's. So sweet!

My first time with my Nana!

In my happy place! Nana came over and held me so that mom could shower. A treat for all of us!

Hi, Aunt Margie! I think I remember you from a few weeks ago...

Slip slidin' away

I went to check on my little one because he'd been napping for a while this morning and this is what I found. Let me give you some background- Thomas does not like to sleep lying flat on his back, he likes a little bit of an incline. This is great in the papasan and in his car seat because we can strap the little squirmer in. However, in his bed, we have what we affectionately call the "cat bed" propped up with a towel. There is also a towel at the bottom of the bed becuase he likes to kick and push in his sleep. This is how I found him- perfectly happy and content but it looks terribly uncomfortable to me.

Gotcha

Finally caught him smiling on camera. These aren't the best we've seen, but at least they're documented!

How I love James Taylor, let me count the ways

Well it's not just James Taylor. I love Don Henley, Janis Joplin, Jerry Jeff Walker and Robert Earl Keen too. These are my son's musicians of choice for bedtime. I personally enjoy them now, but if I have to sing them over and over for the next few months, some of my all time favorite songs might be ruined for me.


Proof that he can sleep in his own bed. This just only seems to happen during the day...

The smile the got away

Sorry we haven't posted in a week, but we've spent the entire week saying, "Quick, grab the camera. He's smiling. Wait, you missed it." So here is an array of different expressions we have caught in the pursuit of his elusive, beautiful, heart melting smile.

"Hi, my name is Chubby."

"What you looking at?"

Big Yawn!

"I realize that you think this turtle towel is cute, but I'm OVER this bath thing!"

"These are the eyes I plan on using when I'm asking for my 4-wheel drive truck when I turn 16."

"I'm almost smiling..." (By the way, this is the outfit he was supposed to come home from the hospital in. It's not overwhelming big anymore...)

One Month old

Here are some pics from his big one month birthday. We had a big day at the Powers' casa- including a couple of naps and several loads of laundry. We celebrated when Brandon got home from work with a trip to Hobby Lobby and, to top it off, ice cream at Marble Slab. Let me tell you, we know how to party.:) We did the "official" measurements for the day. He weighs in at a whopping 8 lbs 6 oz (way to go little man!!) and is 21 in. long.

Happy 4th of July

Things have been quite exciting around here in the last 24 hours. DFW airport (ie our house) got a record amount of rain yesterday. I'm guessing it was the 2+ inches we got in less than an hour last night. I was busy being the good Holly Homemaker yesterday- folding laundry, cooking dinner. Go into the kitchen via the dining room and see water on the floor. I just assume that one of the dogs got freaked from the monstrous lightning and go to get a towel to start cleaning up. In the kitchen I go to find water EVERYWHERE, including the living room. The water in the dining room had flowed in from the pantry through the kitchen and on in to the front of the house. We think we caught it in time. Brandon dug another trench on the side of house. It's our feeble attempt to keep the water that comes under the fence from coming back into our house. I think it's time we have a serious discussion with our neighbors about their drainage problem that leads to our flooding problem.
Anywho- here are some pictures for our families. We hope the Powers/Walkers are having a blast in Granby at the rocking parade and that Mama B and Big Al take the day to rest and get well. Happy 4th everyone!



"You're really going to dress me up for this? Just wait until I know how to say NO and throw a fit!"

Sorry, Mama B. I can't wear my coordinating sandals you got for me. My frog feet are still too small! (Brandon didn't even have to un-velcro them to put them on...)

It ain't easy being green

I thought this frog was so cute and tiny when Jana gave it to us with a matching frog outfit (note: still too big). Little did I know it would still be as big as Thomas when he was almost 4 weeks old!

The frog turned out to be a lifesaver this morning. I forgot his passifier downstairs and that was the closest distraction I could find. Little T liked to suck on the frog's nose and it gave me the 3.5 minutes of peace I needed to finish my expense report! Thank you, Kermit! I knew you were my favorite muppet for a reason.