I'm 4 weeks old!!!

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It's so hard to believe! I'm growing like a weed! Or at least that's what my folks say. Today was a big day for us. I started out the morning modeling for my one month photos. I must say...I am quite attractive. I wonder if I could get paid for this? After that we had a quick bite for lunch. I personally decided just to have some milk. I'm kind of partial to it. After lunch all the conversation was about the car. Apparently we used to have a Jeep, but it's been in the shop for half my entire life. Mom said that she thought I would graduate from college before she ever got it back. Dad had to go back and forth with the collision center, the insurance company and the car rental company. Finally, they all just started dishing it out between themselves and just gave us our repaired car back since it didn't involve us. Mom and Dad sure are happy that's all over.
After all that, we went to have dinner at Mr. Scott and Mrs. Laura's house. Mom and Dad seemed to really enjoy it. They even had a chocolate fountain. Personally, I opted for milk...seeing as how I just like to stick with what I know and like. I don't like change. Kind of like my grandfather...the Colonel.
Speaking of him...we're going leave tomorrow to go visit them. It's been a long time since I've seen them. I'm very excited.
Well, I better go. I think I'm going to have a bite to eat, then hit the bassinet. I think I'll have...milk?
Love,
George

Uncle Jim

George finally had the opportunity to meet his Uncle Jim yesterday. He really liked him. So much in fact that he made his biggest "mess" on record while Jim held him. Maybe that was payback for all the "pull my finger" that we've had to endure from him over the last 30+ years.

Which way will he go?

George is just growing up so fast...and it's only been 3 weeks. He is now spending more time awake just gazing at us as if he's trying so hard to figure us out. (George, I would wonder too!) He still doesn't cry about much. He will "vocalize" some if he's hungry or wet, but most of his crying is reserved for diaper changes and bath times. Today we were out running some errands and he started to get hungry as we were getting ready to leave the store. So, I gave him his pacifier (which happened to be his "Alabama" one) and leaned over him to quietly sing something to soothe him. Well, the first thing that came to mind..."Yea, Alabama!" He loved it. Calmed him down right away. As a little experiment, we tested his reaction to some other fight songs this evening. He likes Jax State pretty well, GA Tech could go either way, Auburn...well, he spit his pacifier out at Bob. Clearly, he was objecting. I guess some of the family will have to work harder to sway this baby over to the other side. However, keep in mind that he has his Grammy and Aunt Kathryn that will sing Alabama songs to him constantly....

It's not like any of it matters though...we all know this baby is GAMECOCK...through and through. We're all just a little shocked that he didn't come out with feathers!

Snoozing mommy and baby

Caught mommy and George sacked out on the bed the other night and had to snap some photos.

More family!

The Bledsoe family is not small...here's George with some of his cousins.

Meeting the Bledsoes...

George had a big day yesterday. He went on his first "big" trip. We took him to Valley (AL) to meet his great grandmother and many other relatives. He had a big time being passed around and snoozing with so many people who love him so much. Really, he's not spoiled!



George with his great grandmother - George makes 4 generations!




George with his great uncle Gerald Wayne and great aunt Suzanne

Did you think he was always happy?

Well, typically he is...I've honestly never known a happier baby. But, we do get to see him upset from time to time. (A diaper change will always set him off.) Here are some pictures that mom and dad actually think are pretty funny. I'm not sure George would find them as amusing...

Just hanging out

We took a few pictures of George hanging out with mom and dad the other night. He's just the most snuggly thing in the world...



And here is George modeling for us today. He's two weeks old now! He did well at the doctor yesterday. He has put on some weight and is about an ounce shy of his birth weight. Doctor says he looks great!

My first adventures....

I started going out some with mom and dad. I went for my first dining out experience at Williamson Bros. BBQ. I'm a big fan of all you can eat BBQ...just like dad and uncle Patrick. I also went out yesterday for lunch and then helped my dad pick out a few new shirts for his Father's Day gift. (By the way, in case you were wondering, I have excellent fashion sense.)
Today mom and I went out on our own. Dad was at the school for a music rehearsal. Mom had to take the Jeep to the collision center. Someone hit the back of it while she was on bedrest and dad was driving it. We'll be going back tomorrow when they have all the parts in to drop it off and pick up a rental. Then we'll go to the doctor again. I don't really like it there, but my parents say I have to go. Mom didn't think the damage to the car was all that bad, but it's worse than it appears. At least no one was hurt in the accident...and the other driver had insurance to cover the damages.
So, my little life has gotten more exciting. I'll be sure that my mom or dad make a post soon and I'll ask them to include more pictures. I know I'm very cute....you just can't get enough, can you?

Love to all my adoring fans,
George

He's still cute!

Kathryn and Patrick got to visit for a while longer this morning before heading back to Birmingham. George will miss his aunt and uncle. He modeled the new outfit they gave him. We are "Nuts About You" too, little munchkin.

Aunts and Uncles

George got to meet his Aunt Kathryn, Uncle Patrick and future Aunt Shrestha today. He'll meet his Uncle Jim as soon as we get him out of Chicago!

Friends

These are some pictures of George's friends.

Grandparents

Here are some pictures of George's many grandparents. He is so lucky!!

A new beginning...

George has been here for one week and two days now. WOW how he has changed our life for the better!!! I think our only problem is that we seem to be fighting a little with each other...over who gets to hold him. We just never seem to get tired of it. Don't newborns have the sweetest sugar?!?! What a blessing from God! Here are some pictures from the first week.