Loehr Life

Spring Break

2010-04-13T20:42:00.003-04:00

George had a big time playing at Grandpa's over Spring Break. Dad and George left mom at home (where she enjoyed having nice, quiet, peaceful time to enjoy a good book) and went to Lavonia for two days. Seems George did not want to come home. As a matter of fact, the next day when mom asked for a kiss, she was denied. George told her he wanted to go back to Grandpa's.
Who could blame him? They played ball, bubbles, rode the tractor, read books and even took a mineral block out to the woods for the deer...not to mention enjoyed some of Grandma's good food. Who needs mommy when you've got all that?

Playing ball

Posing with the tractor

Enjoying a good book

Driving the tractor

Easter

2010-04-04T19:25:00.007-04:00

I could start by saying I have been a terrible blogger and give you all kinds of excuses....but I think the main thing that needs to be said is "He's a toddler." Yep, and that brings with it all the joys and all the tantrums. I've really taken a step back and just been taking it all in. George is a funny boy, and it's a joy to watch him. I will try to do better in sharing not only for you, but so I too will remember all these details when he's older.

We are wrapping up a wonderful Easter weekend. We started with a beautiful Friday afternoon outside. George was really enjoying playing outside with bubbles. He's still absolutely in love with bubbles. It was time to start dinner and I could easily see that making him come in for dinner was going to lead to a complete meltdown and no dinner being eaten anyway, so mom decided to just keep it simple and pick your battles, right? So, I made my life easier by making hot ham and cheese sandwiches and serving them on paper plates on a picnic blanket in the front yard. George thought it was SO much fun and he ate a big dinner, partially just because of the novelty of it.

Saturday was the Easter Egg Hunt at church. George caught on pretty quickly. Inti ally he wanted to stop, open each egg and eat what was inside, but pretty soon he caught on to the idea of just getting all the eggs he could find and opening them later. The Easter Bunny was there and although we initially thought that was going to be bad (there was much screaming when he first arrived) it turned out to be his favorite part of the whole day. He ended up following the Easter Bunny around the rest of the morning. When Bunny finally went inside for a while, George ran over to me and announced to everyone in earshot that the Easter Bunny had gone inside to go potty!

He continued to talk about the Easter Bunny the rest of the day. We even had to call him before we went to bed! This morning was fun, too. The infamous bunny did come visit us during the night and brought goodies. He's particularly attached to his Lightening McQueen car and another little "generic" truck that he likes to refer to as Tow Mater. I suppose you just have to use your imagination sometimes. Of course he had to take them to church....and hold tight to them in all the Easter pictures! Below are some family shots as well as an adorable picture of George and his buddy, Cooper.

Tractor....Truck....Tractor....Truck

2009-08-14T23:34:00.003-04:00

George is a little stubborn. And a bit argumentative. Just ask the Colonel.

We were visiting last weekend to celebrate a pretty big birthday and the Colonel and George had an argument on one of their outings. The neighborhood there is still undergoing quite a bit of construction. On a walk back from the "weeee" also known as park or slide or swings, George saw a large piece of equipment. (Just the night before he got to check it out up close with his buddy Mr. Barnes.) So, George was still pretty interested in this equipment and pointed to it and said "Truck!" Now, it really has some sort of more technical name that Colonel tried to share but then thinking that was a little too advanced for George, he said to George, "Tractor." To which George replied, "Truck!" and then Colonel said, "Tractor!" This went on all the way back to the house. (Although Colonel said George slipped up once and said tractor.)
George thought it was funny. Colonel printed pictures off the computer of a tractor and a truck and took them to G to show him and George would just grin and say "Truck!"

So, yesterday before George left for school he kept pointed to this little car he's been attached to for the last week and said "Truck!" I said, no, actually that's a car. He was quiet, then looked up at me, grinned a huge sneaky grin and said, "Truck!"

Conducting

2009-08-11T21:56:00.003-04:00

A brief video of George working on his conducting skills. He's just about in a complete daze as he conducts Vivaldi...

Two

2009-06-02T12:33:00.006-04:00

I know we've been too long in blogging. I apologize for the delay. That seems that I can't get to a lot of extras these days. I think that has something to do with being the mom of Mr. Independent. He is two and going on 21. He wants to do everything by himself. He has some obsessions...vacuums (still), bubbles and now he can't get enough of the bubble mower cousin Brian sent. I guess it's a combination of the two. We just celebrated George's 2nd birthday last weekend with a party at the park by the lake. It was a beautiful day and George had enough fun to make up for not enjoying party number one so much. Last year, poor George was sick at his own party. Here are a few pictures. I promise to try to not slack off so on my blogging again.

Easter

2009-04-12T14:52:00.005-04:00

George had fun. He still didn't "get" most of it, but he had fun anyway. Here are pictures of us all dressed up for church.

George's big musical performance

2009-03-20T19:16:00.004-04:00

This is George's performance of "The Wheels on the Bus." Please excuse my very messy house. I think it's funny that there's even a shoe on the TV stand. George likes to try different shoes on, so sometimes you just find that they've been put in random places. We've learned to ignore it I guess...till we need the shoes back.

He also does a little "Deep and Wide" on this video too.

Only in the South...

2009-03-07T21:19:00.005-05:00

This must be the only place where you have snow one weekend and shorts and bubble blowing weather the next.

Mom went to Birmingham last weekend to catch up with her Zeta sisters and George got to hang out with the Colonel, Grammy and the rest of the Birmingham crew. He had a big time on Saturday playing on the slide and getting muddy with Uncle Jim. Mom came back from the reunion on Saturday night becuase of the expectation of some white stuff. We got about 3 inches where we were, but poor dad got none back at home. George did not seem very fond of snow. We tried to go out and play in it twice and both times he took enough time to check it out, see that it was just cold and wet and headed for the door to go inside. (He's must be Southern through and through.)

This weekend we spent the morning running some errands that included getting some very large shoes for George. Wonder if his feet will ever slow down? We actually moved over to the side wall of Stride Rite where they have the shoes for "big boys." After we got home, it was such a pretty day that we went out side in our shorts and bare feet and enjoyed some bubble blowing. The only downer all day was the fact that there came a time that the bubbles had to go bye bye...and George had a 10 minute temper tantrum about it. Welcome to the toddler years.

George helps feed the dogs

2009-02-16T20:43:00.003-05:00

Well, he didn't help so much as make a mess. At least he didn't try to eat it himself. (Not today at least. He did that a couple of months ago.) George likes to try to drag the bag of food over to Emma's "carpet" to feed the dogs. We have to help. And, yes, my dogs eat off a rug. That's not because of Molly but because of Emma, the little princess. She does not approve of eating her food out of a bowl. No, that's not a joke. She makes us dump it out. So, we don't even start with it in the bowl anymore. Just got her own little rug to eat on. On this particular night, George just got down there to spread the food out so everyone could get some.

Sing, dance and the infamous "rooster"

2009-02-08T14:40:00.006-05:00

I've compiled some video taken over the weekend. One night we "danced" to Itsy Bitsy Spider and then the video in the car is while we were waiting on dad. We had a busy day Saturday with a birthday party, getting the car fixed and stopping by the school in between to for the drumline to load and unload the truck. While we waited, George "sang" Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes and I also got the newest animal sounds on video. The rooster is already a favorite in the family for those who have gotten to hear it. The pig, not so much sound but it's cute. We also don't say "bye" anymore. Instead we say "See you!"
Enjoy!

Happy "Belated" Birthday, Dad

2009-01-19T20:53:00.004-05:00

Or, as George has called him a couple of times recently...Bob. More on that later.

Tonight we celebrated dad's birthday a few days late. Poor daddy wasn't actually here on the big day, so we postponed the "party." We went for some dinner and then came home for cake. George was very into the cake. He managed to get his fingers in it a few times before we did the singing and candles. Yes, I'll admit...those are tea lights on the cake. Around here, we call that improvising. It wasn't until we were ready to do candles that I realized we were out. We always have spare birthday candles it seems, but not tonight. Since it's snowing, dad came up with this alternative rather than have me go get some. Anyway, George LOVES cake and I think he's ready for his 2nd birthday. He practiced blowing out the candles a few times after dad already had them out.

Oh, and the name thing. One night last week when I was bathing George and trying to get dad's attention because I needed some assistance, I yelled out..."Daddy!" He did not hear and did not come. So, I tried again..."Daddy!" Still nothing. So, I tried, "Bob!" He heard, and came. I asked dad to bring us an extra towel and as soon as he stepped away from the door, George yelled out..."BOB! BOB! BOB!" I wish you could have seen the look on his face when daddy stuck his face right back into the bathroom and said..."You call me daddy, not Bob!" George giggled and yelled Bob some more.

Fearless

2009-01-15T21:45:00.003-05:00

I think that with 5 stitches under his belt, George may be more fearless than ever before. I truly believe that he thinks he can jump furniture in a single bound, run at the speed of light and perhaps even fly. Where does he get this? It couldn't be me. I've always been overly cautious. Perhaps it comes from dad? I've heard some stories about some pretty wild things he tried as a kid. But, no, I still don't think Bob was this bad. George even makes his teachers nervous...and they have had dozens of wild kids.

Then I saw this. I know which side the "invincibility" gene is on now. I guess I just didn't get it.

We're going to have to have a talk with Uncle Jim when he gets home. He shouldn't scare his mommy like that. She'll lock you up until you turn...40?

All Boy

2009-01-13T22:14:00.004-05:00

Yep, there's nothing else to say but he's all boy. I had to pick George up about 30 minutes after I got to work today. Got a call from school, George had fallen. Apparently he was not all that upset...but they thought I should look at it due to the proximity to the eye. I never really felt much panic. I think I'm used to all the bumps, bruises and cuts now. And George, well, it doesn't get to him either. He took a bad fall on the playground this past weekend and I just watched a little cautiously while the mother next to me let out a huge gasp. George got up and ran off laughing. She just turned to me and said..."tough kid!" That is often a blessing, but sometimes a curse because it's hard to tell from his reaction if something is really bad.

Well, it was pretty easy for me to see, this one was a bit worse. The bleeding didn't want to completely stop and it was just too close to his eye for my comfort level. We called the doctor and he sent us to the ER. George got about 5 stitches. Wow, that was a lot of screaming. I still don't think it hurt....he was just absolutely MAD. I think he's going to have quite a shiner. He looks like a boxer...ha ha. Anyway, this is not a great picture but he was pretty wound up when we got home. I managed to get him to hold still with the lure of a couple of goldfish and got this picture with the cell phone.

A boy and his dogs

2008-12-28T17:47:00.004-05:00

I have to say that sometimes Emma and George are in a love/hate relationship (George loves Emma, Emma hates George), but then there are times like this where she really enjoys him. We certainly don't spend much time throwing a ball or toys for her anymore. Most of the time she's trying to get a toy only to be told, "No, Emma, that's George's toy." Molly is always a bit protective of George, and defends him against Emma from time to time. (Emma gets jealous because she was the first baby and she thinks she's royalty and now George is the one with all the cool toys.) Molly has been protective since he was a little baby. If you wanted to hold him and Molly was around, it was best if you just stayed in one place and let one of us bring George to you. She got upset if someone new approached us while we were holding the baby.
Anyway, I think some of the arguing between the dogs you hear in this video is Emma trying to tell Molly that she's really just playing, and Molly trying to say..."well, you better be."

But, it's the giggles that make this worth the watch...make sure you have volume...

George's Christmas

2008-12-25T22:15:00.005-05:00

We still have more celebrating to do...but we wanted to update you on a visit we had last night. We actually had a couple of visitors, Granddad and Grandma Joyce came and went to the early church service with us. Then we ate dinner, opened some great gifts and after they left I FINALLY dozed off just before dad was heading back out for the later church service. Since I was asleep, mom decided to tag along. I slept through all but about the last 10 minutes of the service. I woke up in time to see all the lights out, candles lit, and everyone singing Silent Night. I fell right back asleep on the way home. Then this morning (after sleeping in until 8:30 much to my mommy and daddy's delight), I found out we had ANOTHER visitor. I came downstairs to find a pile of new toys in my living room. How exciting! My mom and dad tell me that man in the red suit with the white beard that I met a few weeks ago brought them. What??? I wasn't even all that nice to him. He was a little scary and made me cry. How did he get in the house? Don't we lock the doors at night? Well, maybe I'll be nicer next year, and try not to cry when I see him because he was certainly nice to me! I got a Little People Farm, a Sit n Spin, a microphone, a train set and (one of my favorites) my very own dustbuster. I do love to vacuum.

After playing we had a nice big breakfast with pancakes and eggs. I do love pancakes. I also had lots of fun today turning on and off the lights. Who knew...all Santa really needed to entertain me today was to move a chair right under the light switch. My mommy also made a nice big lunch. However, I fell asleep after about one bite. I was just exhausted from the excitement. I got to eat when I woke up instead. My favorite was the sweet potatoes!!!

Here are some pictures! There were a lot, so my mommy just put them in a slideshow for you. She also put some pictures on here from my trip to the merry go round in Valley.

Love,
George

Cupcakes and animal sounds

2008-12-04T20:21:00.005-05:00

Thank you Ms Sharon and Hannah for the delicious cupcakes. My mommy and daddy let me have one since I ate all of my peanut butter and apple jelly sandwich at dinner. My mommy said she ate that very same sandwich every single day of kindergarten and loved it. It seems to be my new favorite as well. My mommy and daddy had some wonderful homemade chicken soup from a dear friend at church...but I did nothing but spill that all in my lap. My mommy is finally feeling better after having the flu. Yuck. I'm just glad I didn't get that. These ear infections I keep having are enough. Well, here's me after enjoying my cupcake....my mommy is quizzing me about the animals.

Pink Pig

2008-11-22T23:01:00.004-05:00

We took a trip down to Lenox Mall tonight to try out an "Atlanta tradition." It has not been a tradition for our family, but I think we may make it one. It was fun! We took a ride on the Pink Ping. We rode twice. George did not want to get off after either ride! He loved it. Not the best pictures or video, but you'll get the idea.

Tonight...

2008-11-17T20:44:00.001-05:00

A little dancing, a bit of light reading, some phone time...and lots of giggles.

What does this say about George's mommy?

2008-10-28T21:56:00.003-04:00

Well, a couple of things actually....

1. She let's her little pot bellied man walk around with half his clothes on.

2. She really should do a better job of making sure she has more than a cell phone camera handy.

3. She obviously has an addiction and George is aware. He wants to be just like mommy.

In the words of George himself....Uh-ooooohhhh. At least this drinking problem is just with diet coke. And, in case some of you are wondering if mommy is really THAT bad...no, she's not...the can was empty already.

Fall Festival

2008-10-25T21:44:00.003-04:00

Mom and George enjoyed the fall festival at the church tonight. What a cute puppy!

Farm tour and Maize

2008-10-19T21:16:00.005-04:00

This afternoon we visited the dairy farm and corn maize (maze actually, but you get the play on words). Anyway, Cagle's Dairy is great if you haven't been. It's actually just around the corner from the house. Close enough in fact that we get a fresh milk delivery at our house once a week. Yes, we actually have a milkman. Today we took the tour of the farm and walked through (part of) the maze.

The tour was great! We actually skipped a few parts because George was getting hungry, but we'll go back again. Mommy's favorite part was not actually the dairy/cow parts...but it was the pig races! That is funny stuff. And pigs are pretty cute when they're all cleaned up for racing. George really seemed to like the cows. His eyes got huge when the "hay ride" pulled up where we could see the cows for the first time. George kept "mooing." It took us a while to figure that out because you can't make a good "mmm" sound with a pacifier in your mouth. We all know how George is about that paci. I dread the day we take THAT away. But, that's another story for another day.

Here are some pictures from today.

Wow, dad! Look at the cows!

Pig races

Big cows running from the little dog.

Our fearless leader...

Words...or something like it.

2008-10-05T20:36:00.003-04:00

George has been trying to talk a bit more. Reports are that he has a lot more to say at school than he does at home with us, but we have heard several things ourselves. We hear a lot of "Uh-Oooooh." He's also learned "Ha" which translated is hot. Now that he has learned that word, all food is "Ha" and much of it also needs to be blown on to cool it down. Just this morning his pineapple was "Ha."

I've only heard it myself a few times...but he also says, "E I E I O." It phonetically sounds more like "Eee-eye-ooooh" but he sings it very nicely. Of course we still hear a lot of duck, cat, dog and light...but they're more like "Duh, Ka, Gog and Gah." Yeah...light is way off...but he's obviously meaning light when he says it. There's a lot of other chatter that I clearly don't understand as I don't speak fluent "toddler" but I think in time we will have quite a chatterbox.

Anyway, I don't really have any new pictures...but here is a video of George playing with the water hose...his favorite part of the whole trip to Florida.

At the sea

2008-09-22T21:51:00.005-04:00

I know some of you have been anxiously awaiting a post about our trip to the beach. Well, I'll be honest. It's not that I didn't want to post, or that I hadn't sat down to post about it. It was just the overwhelming task of deciding out of 98 fantastic pictures...which ones do I post?

George LOVED the beach. He liked to go out and swim in the waves with dad. He loved to chase the sea gulls across the beach while calling for them..."duh. duh." That translates to "duck." He liked the pool...but only the big one. No baby pools for George. He also did not want to be in any rafts, swim rings...nothing. He wants to be held where his legs and arms are free to feel the water. (Yes, his nickname is Mr. Independent.)

His absolute very favorite thing about the whole experience was the hose. Yes, the plain old water hose you use to wash off the sand. We had to carry him away from it kicking and screaming everytime we came in from the beach.

We had a great time. The weather was fabulous and the crowds were gone. We hope to make return again the same week next year. Anyway, are some of my favorite shots from the week.

More of the arts...

2008-09-07T23:38:00.005-04:00

George the artist at work...

After his hard work...a snuggle/snooze with dad.

And then there's George the dancer. There are no words....just laughter.

The music is not superimposed here...be sure to listen closely.

George the artist

2008-08-22T22:51:00.004-04:00

George brought home some artwork from school today. The shape of the month is the circle and the color of the month is brown. This week his class talked about families.

Tissue paper circle

George's fingerprints (in brown)

I call this "Brown"

Our personal favorite. George learned a lot about his family. Bob said that it's obvious that that's him on the left.

George does his chores

2008-08-16T12:04:00.003-04:00

George is a little taken with vacuum cleaners. A little...maybe that doesn't do it justice. He's obsessed. Loves them. He knows where it's kept and he likes to "visit" dear vacuum. Well, dear vacuum stopped doing his job effectively and will be asked to leave. But, in the meantime George was particularly excited today when mommy got her new vacuum cleaner and he could help mommy with his very own "big person" vacuum. He has a toy one...but I think he knows it's just a toy. Not the best video. The video camera was upstairs so Bob just grabbed my phone out of my purse, but you get the idea.

As a side note...we have changed the comments settings for the blog. You should be able to leave a comment now even if you don't have a google account. However, all comments will be sent to us first to view so we don't get spammers.

He likes ice cream, too

2008-08-08T19:23:00.004-04:00

But, who wouldn't? George had his first ice cream cone tonight. He LOVED it. Mommy and George were both covered in ice cream. Here are some pictures dad snapped with his phone. Sorry...we're bad parents and didn't have the real camera with us.

Mommy turns 29 again...

2008-07-22T21:16:00.005-04:00

We celebrated my mommy's birthday yesterday. What fun! We went to this place where a man came out and cooked our food right in front of us. He threw spatulas and things all over. At first, I didn't really know what to think and I was a little scared, but then I got used to it. I didn't even mind the when he made a little mini fire volcano right there in front of us. What I really enjoyed was all the food. I ate lots of rice, some noodles, veggies and chicken. It was good!

Then we came home and had cake! Cake, people! Who knew it was this good. Yes, I've had it before. But it was strange then. I didn't know how to react. Well, this time I knew what to do. I shoveled it in as fast as I could. Then, I let Emma clean me up. I think having two sisters is pretty handy sometimes.

Here's some video....

Here are some pictures too!

Wedding

2008-07-06T20:10:00.006-04:00

I might have slept through both ceremonies...but it's not a problem, I still got me a new aunt this weekend. Aunt Shrestha has always been an aunt in my eyes, but she and my Uncle Jim made it all legal this weekend. I am absolutely exhausted...and so are my mommy and daddy. I stayed up late, visited and laughed with lots of people, and walked and walked and walked. I really liked for people to let me loose so I could see just how fast I could go. When we weren't at official wedding functions I enjoyed locating every telephone I could get my hands on in the hotel, climbing in cabinets, opening drawers, swimming in the pool, pushing buttons for the elevator and even trying to sneak on it for a ride. I really don't know why my mommy and daddy are tired. I was the one doing all the work!

Here I am on Friday morning with my mom and dad, and here's my Uncle Patrick and Aunt Kathryn.

Here I am before the first ceremony, posing in my outfit, climing in a cabinet, and taking a snooze with Grandpa.

With mom and dad after the ceremony, trying to get away, and check out this speaker!

My Aunt Kathryn, Uncle Jim and my mommy.

Be sure to check out Jim and Shrestha's site for more updates. I'm sure they will have lot's more to share.

Whales and haircuts

2008-06-28T18:36:00.005-04:00

No, whales and haircuts normally don't got together, but they do when you go to the aquarium one weekend and get your first haircut the next. Here are the pictures!

Waiting for the Beluga whales...then turning to check out all the cameras that appear when the whales swim by.

Hanging with dad under the Pacific Coral Reef.

Name that fish...

Sure, dad...a big white whale...but did you see mom? She's got the camera out.

Leaving the aquarium

Before...

During...

After...

Bad Drivers

2008-06-16T21:42:00.004-04:00

Yep...we've got one.

As promised

2008-06-10T21:33:00.004-04:00

Walking!

And just in case that wasn't enough George for you...here are some recent shots of the little guy.

Yes...that's a spare paci in the front of my outfit.

One

2008-06-02T01:13:00.006-04:00

It's hard to believe, but you are one. One whole, entire year. One whole, entire, way too fast year. This weekend, we spent some time reflecting on the road this last year has taken us down and thinking about where we will go next. Just tonight we turned and looked at you in the backseat of the car and said, "when did he grow up?" You're doing more walking (although we still haven't managed to get it on video), you're trying to say so much and you still spend most of your time laughing and smiling. Thank you for being such a joy, for changing our lives and for giving so much love. We thank God for you each and every day. What rich blessings we have been given. You are our everything and we love you.

Happy Birthday, little man.

Love, Mom and Dad

Our boy...

2008-05-21T21:48:00.002-04:00

He's growing up and it amazes me what he figures out and learns each day. Here are some of the things he's been up to.

One day last week, Dad had to call mom from the car on the way to daycare and tell her to make another bottle for George and bring it to daycare on her way to work. Why? Because our boy had reached into the bag next to his car seat, whipped out one of his bottles, popped the cap and tipped it back. He apparently laughed quite a bit (with milk drooling down his chin) when dad went to get him out of the car after they arrived at the daycare.

One of the funniest things lately is "stinky feet." All you have to do is sniff George's feet and say, "Whew! Stinky feet!" and he will laugh until he cries. Why is it so funny? We don't know. How long will it continue to be funny? Who knows. Something else that's funny...the words "green beans." Yes...as in the vegetable. One of George's favorites. But also one of the funniest words around when dad says it in his special way.

"Dog" and "cat." These are two words we are working on. George likes to point to them in one of his books and say something like "Gog" and "Ka." Ok...so it's not really the words, but he gets it and he's trying. This is in addition to "mama", "dada" and every so often "bye bye."

Today, mommy taught George to "gimme five." Seems that's a pretty funny game too. Not as funny as "stinky feet" but at least worth a giggle or two. We think he is also starting to learn to give kisses. Or at least George's version. In mommy's opinion, they are a little like wet dog kisses right now, but we're sure eventually they will involve a lot less drool. But drool or no drool, we will enjoy every kiss we can get from our little man.

Piano Man

2008-05-17T23:36:00.003-04:00

George is not only refusing to walk solo for the camera...he's refusing to do it much at all. We will post walking as soon as we can. In the meantime, here is George, our piano man.

Wait for it...wait for it...

2008-05-07T21:17:00.003-04:00

I promise...it's coming. What is it? It's a video of George walking solo! Yes, George took his first solo steps!!!!! Of course it was in the waiting room of the doctor's office on Monday, so mommy didn't have a camera ready. But, we have witnesses. He performed his trick again for all the nurses once we went back to the room. Sadly, he has not felt the need to do it for us here at home. But, I'm sure he will eventually, and when he does, we will do our best to get it on film for all his adoring fans.

In the meantime, I've added some tunes to the blog. Ok...it's just one song, but it's one of George's favorites. This is the song we play whenever George gets upset riding in the car. Sometimes it just calms him, sometimes he gets so excited he dances and sings along. Either way, he loves it. I guess it's just the beat? So, enjoy George's "happy song" as I like to call it. The rest of the world calls it "Our Song" by Taylor Swift.

George's State of the Breakfast Address

2008-04-27T23:17:00.004-04:00

Ok...at least I think he's addressing the issues surrounding breakfast and the muffins. But, he might be talking about some deep political issues. Perhaps he's found a solution for global warming, or maybe he knows something deep and secretive...like...what are they really hiding at Area 51? Or...maybe the muffin is really just that good. Either way, enjoy George's one sided conversation during his breakfast on Saturday.

Busy George

2008-04-21T23:29:00.003-04:00

Thought I'd give you a taste of what my typical day includes. So, here it is.

For Uncle Jim...

2008-04-21T23:22:00.002-04:00

Look what I got....

Easter

2008-04-04T21:19:00.004-04:00

Better late than never...here are some pictures from Easter Sunday.

George loves the ladies...

2008-03-31T20:07:00.006-04:00

See George, the ladies man, over at my brother's blog.

Giant Rabbits

2008-03-16T21:49:00.003-04:00

I don't get it. My parents made me get all dolled up this weekend. I figured we were going to see someone really important. Maybe the CEO of Pampers or even better...Toys R Us. But no...we got there and my parents got all excited as they put me here. In the lap of a giant rabbit. Really...a rabbit...a huge one. I don't get it....but it was still fun.

What goes up

2008-03-13T21:19:00.005-04:00

This

inevitably leads to this

and that very often makes for a photo opportunity like this.

Yes...a baby with an "Easter Egg" playing with hospital ID bracelets from the children's ER. George fell today at school. He took a spill while trying to pull up and hit his head pretty hard on a toy. (It looks much better in this picture than in real life...and that's even better than it looked just a few hours ago.) So, after talking to his doctor, we took a trip to the children's ER to have it checked and get an xray of his little head. All is well, mom and dad just have to wake him every couple of hours tonight to be sure he's still ok. We've been given two differing opinions on the results from the ER...one is that he's hard headed like his momma...the other is that they took an xray of his head and there was something there, so he must take after his mommy. HA!

On my own two feet

2008-03-08T10:38:00.002-05:00

We've been expecting this any day now. George has been making it to his knees, but not quite to his feet. This morning, he did it!

Movin

2008-03-01T18:45:00.003-05:00

Gorillas and Elephants and Panda Bears, Oh My!

2008-02-17T19:24:00.003-05:00

Pictures old and new...

2008-02-05T20:58:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures taken over the last month or so. I've been focusing less of my attention on my blogging and more of my attention on learning to crawl forward instead of just backwards. Still don't get it. Maybe I should just start working on this walking thing.

Mmmmm...puffs!

What? We can't play on the bed all day?

Oh...hey there Molly!

Now...ladies...let's not fight over the toys. I'll just take that.

Birthday Party! I love the foam pit!

Will it pop?

Oh, I know I'm cute. Just modeling a little for you.

This is my "check out my two teeth" look.

Here dad, let me just show you how this is done.

Clap Your Hands

2008-01-19T12:08:00.000-05:00

Foot stomping to come at a later date....

Snow?

2008-01-17T11:07:00.000-05:00

I say that in a questioning way because I don't know what the fuss is about. I didn't really think much of it. I watched it fall with my "questioning look." Some of you are familiar with it, but if you're not, please see the post from Christmas and review the carousel pictures. It's the one where I squish my eyebrows up and look like an unapproving old man in deep thought.
My parents made me wear this big "snowsuit" that is not my favorite thing to wear since I felt like the kid in that movie, "The Christmas Story." But, thank goodness they did because snow is cold and wet. I flinched with every flake that hit my unprotected face. One of the first ones surprised me so much that I spit my pacifier clear across the parking lot. Big fat, wet, cold snowflakes. Maybe it will be more fun when I'm older.
Sorry, no pictures. Trust me, I wasn't planning to play in the stuff or offer any type of photo session. I didn't even like the walk from the car into church and back.
Love,
George

Cheerios

2008-01-05T02:23:00.000-05:00

I guess you could say I'm dramatic. This is video shot on two consecutive nights. Night one...I really ate my Cheerios. Yum! I really like them. But on night two...I guess I just wasn't feeling it. But, I didn't want to be rude. Everyone else was eating. So, I did what any polite dinner guest would do. Pretend, but really, just drop your cheerios in your lap. If you're lucky, there's a dog or two down there to pick up the slack.

Love,

George

Merry Christmas

2008-01-02T19:54:00.001-05:00

I hope you had as happy a Christmas as me. I won't give an exact play by play, but I will share some of my favorite things about this wonderful holiday...

1. Toys. And wow...I got lots and lots of toys, and books and clothes and even more toys.

My Christmas morning haul. All those presents are mine!

Kicked back in my "ball pit" after the hard work of opening gifts.

2. My mommy and daddy. They didn't have to work for two weeks, so we've had lots of time together.

Opening my gifts on Christmas morning with my dad.

3. The Merry-Go-Round. This is a tradition in the Valley. That's where my Maw-Maw lives. I rode it for the first time this year. My mom rode it when she was little...and my Grammy rode it when she was young too. Ok, so I admit. I don't seem to be all that impressed. But, I'm sure next year it will really be fun.

Riding the Carousel with my mom.

See...it's thrilling.

4. Bows. I love to pull bows off of presents. Especially presents that contain the toys as mentioned before. I caught on to the whole unwrapping thing pretty quickly. I just wish my parents didn't think it was so funny to put the bows on my bald head.

5. The rest of my family. I was completely spoiled. I've been held and cuddled SO much that my mommy and daddy have had a hard time keeping me happy since they are the only ones to hold me now. It's not as if they don't hold me...I'm just used to being held and played with, well constantly. So, I've been very demanding.

Hanging with my Maw-Maw.

Laughing with my Grammy.

Talking with my Aunt Suzy.

So, those were a few highlights from Christmas! Hope you are all enjoying your new toys as much as me!

Love,

George

tooth

2007-12-13T22:27:00.000-05:00

Here it is...my tooth. Sure, it's small. Sure, it's just barely starting to cut through. But, it's there. And after many struggles...my mommy finally got a picture of it. She had a little help from dad. Oh, and I hope you'll ignore my crusty nose. I think I snorted a good portion of my dinner. Thankfully, I had my bath right after this picture.

Love

George

Today

2007-12-10T21:10:00.000-05:00

All I want for Christmas is....

2007-12-10T07:40:00.001-05:00

My two front teeth! Well, I think I'll at least have one!!!!

My mommy and daddy have been on the lookout for teeth. They just knew one would cut through any day. Well, it wasn't there Saturday night, and it wasn't there Sunday morning...but during choir practice yesterday afternoon (yes, I go to practice with mom and dad...and I try to sing too!) my mommy thought she saw something. So, she felt in there and sure enough...I cut my very first tooth!

Mommy says we'll try to get a picture when you can see just a little more of the tooth!

What an exciting weekend. I found my tongue...mommy found my tooth....

Love,
George

Do you have one of these?

2007-12-08T08:16:00.000-05:00

Guess what I found?!?! This absolutely amazing "thing" in my mouth! It's great for sticking out and perfect for making rasberries. You can see the marvel of this new "toy" in the video below.

My mommy made the picture you see in the car just as we got home from daycare yesterday. It seems I discovered this new thing about 10 minutes before mommy came to get me. She said that I learned it from Hailey. She has the crib next to mine and she's been doing this same thing for about a little while now. Mommy and Daddy have been laughing so hard at me. I also got to hang out with Ms. Laura last night and she thought I was funny too.

Oh...and you'll love that in the video, Molly had to come check out was I was doing, too. I think she approves.

Love,

George

Woodstock Parade

2007-12-03T09:48:00.000-05:00

I was in my first parade this weekend! How many 6 month old babies are IN the parade vs. watching it? I loved it! I strolled in my "decorated" stroller for part of the parade, then my daddy wanted to show me off, and I enjoyed the view! I have to tell you that it was VERY crowded. There were lots of people there. But, once they saw me, they were free to go home. No need to stay and see the "big guy" at the end of the parade. I was after all, the star of the whole thing. Here are some photos taken by my "official photographer." She's a band mom...so she snapped pictures of the band and some really great pictures of me.

Oh, and now that I'm an expert, I'm available for other parade appearances. Just call me.

Love,

George

Baptism

2007-11-30T11:37:00.000-05:00

My baptism was this past Sunday at Sixes Presbyterian. I was very good and I didn't cry. I really like Pastor Tom. I tried to pull on his beard. Some of the pictures are blurry. My mommy and daddy forgot that the batteries were dead in our camera, so these were taken with a different camera and we move to fast for it!

Love,
George

Santa

2007-11-29T09:24:00.000-05:00

I had a very busy Thanksgiving week. My daddy got to stay home with me all week. My mommy was there starting on Wednesday. But, I got to see her on Tuesday during the day. My daddy took me to the place where mommy works and I got to visit everyone while they had their holiday lunch. But, they wouldn't give ME any turkey! At least I got some sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving!

My mommy and daddy took me to see this guy last week. My mommy said that she really likes him, and as you can see...I do too. My mommy said she has always liked Santa a lot not only because he's magical, but she also loves him because he reminds her of someone that was very special to her.

As for the rest of the week...it was busy too! I got to see a lot of people on Sunday. They were all there to celebrate my baptism. How special. We'll post some pictures of that later!

Love,

George

George's new trick

2007-11-19T09:43:00.000-05:00

This morning, while my mommy was getting ready for work and my daddy was watching the today show, I was playing in my crib. My mommy and daddy were listening to me talk on the monitor when mommy realized that the music on my rainforest "soother" was playing. She thought dad had snuck in there and turned it on...but he hadn't. So mommy came in to see me and sure enough, I had wiggled my way over to that side of the crib and turned it on myself. I just laughed at mommy. She thinks that it's hard to do...but I have her fooled.

Love,
George

Guess what I can do!

2007-11-07T21:30:00.000-05:00

I can sit up all by myself! Well, I'll admit, I'm no expert - yet. I'm easily distracted and I can't seem to do it without perfect concentration, but I'm doing it! My mommy took me over to Miss Jamie's house to have dinner with her and Miss Kellie and "the crew." I was sitting in the floor with my mommy and she just backed away...and I had it! Mommy and Miss Jamie were so excited! But they soon saw that I can't sit up and laugh at the same time. And since I laugh a lot, it's a bit of a problem. I'm going to keep working on it. In the meantime, here's a picture of me sitting up.

Love,

George

Halloween continued...

2007-10-31T22:22:00.000-04:00

Is it time to go yet?

Little Chicken

Fluffy!

My buddies, Devin and Hunter

See what I mean about my mommy and chickens?

Ok...I'm a little bored with this now.

Family picture!

This little chicken is DONE!

Cluck, Cluck, Night, Night.

Halloween

2007-10-31T09:53:00.000-04:00

So, it's some holiday called Halloween. My mommy says that you should be sure to check back because they plan to embarrass me tonight and dress me in this fluffy suit and show me off to people. And what is the fluffy suit? Well, some of you may know already. Some of you may not. But, I'll give you a hint. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. What is it with my mommy? She really seems to fall for chickens...big and little.

Stay tuned!

Love,

George

Go Gamecocks!

2007-10-24T18:47:00.000-04:00

I hope you enjoyed all the smiles and giggles I had on Sunday. I was happy because I had so much fun this weekend. I made my first trip to see where my mommy and daddy went to school...Jacksonville State! I had so much fun. I went to a ZTA reception, saw lots of pretty girls and flirted with many of them. I went to the Homecoming parade and we tailgated with some friends. I got to see lots of my mommy's friends and meet some of my new friends and future Gamecocks! So, check out the pictures!

Love,
George

Laugh Out Loud Funny

2007-10-21T23:12:00.000-04:00

Pumpkins!

2007-10-14T23:00:00.000-04:00

Today my mommy and daddy took me to something called a pumpkin patch. I'm not sure I totally understand...but I had a pretty good time. We also got to see something they said will be more important in a few months. Christmas trees?

Hope you all had a great weekend...here are some pictures!

Love,
George

Tommy Turtle

2007-10-09T22:31:00.000-04:00

We had a visitor in our backyard this afternoon! Emma and Molly found him first and then my mommy had to "rescue" him. This was not a rescue from the outdoors, but rather from our backyard where he could be tortured by my sisters. We're not really sure how he made it to our patio...inside our fenced yard. But, he was there! My mommy even let me take a quick peek. She had to put him in a box in the garage till daddy got home.

Oh, and this is for you, uncle Patrick. NO, we couldn't keep him. Mommy says no reptiles or amphibians. So, no turtle and as a reminder...no frogs in future years. Oh, and that's not the only reason why. This turtle was an Eastern Box Turtle. In the state of Georgia, you can't capture them from the wild and keep them as pets. Daddy says they're not endangered, but pretty close. Mommy says that we have to obey the law and the best thing we can do is find him a safer place to be.

Daddy named him Tommy and took his picture before he took him to the woods behind our house to live. Daddy said he put him down by a nice log and said a prayer for Tommy before he let him go. So, we all pray tonight that Tommy Turtle will find a nice home, free from dogs. God Bless You, little turtle.

Love,

George

Three Month Photos

2007-10-08T21:43:00.000-04:00

I'm such a camera hog. Here is a little slideshow of my 3 month photos. Of course, I'm about 4 months old now...but it took my mommy a while to get the photos back and put them into a slideshow.

Love,

George

Football Season

2007-10-07T23:14:00.000-04:00

Well guys, sorry for my absence. It's been busy! I have really been on the go for the last couple of weeks. Let's see...I saw the Marching Southerners for the first time about two weeks ago. I cried. Not because they were so good (even though we know they always are) but because I was tired...and they were very loud. I also went to my first football game and my first Homecoming. I liked that ok. Got a lot of attention. I'm kind of like a local celebrity...well, actually I'm not kind of...I am. Especially since there were lots of my dad's former students there. So, it was very entertaining until later in the evening, I wanted to go to sleep....and there was this mean band director (my dad) who kept making the band play loud songs. So my mommy had to take me to a quieter part of the stadium to get me to sleep.

This week was rough. I had to have more shots. I still have knots in my legs from them. Ouch! I'm getting huge though. I weighed in at 17lbs. 10oz. and I'm 25.5" long. I'm a big boy! Funny, we found out that I'm almost exactly the same size my mommy was at my age. I've also started eating some other foods...besides my cereal. I've had apples, bananas and sweet potatoes. I wasn't that fond of the apples or bananas, but I'm at least learning to like apples. I LOVED sweet potatoes. It's fun to eat new foods.

My uncle Jim and Aunt Shrestha stopped by this weekend to see me. They're funny. I like them a lot. I talked for them and laughed at them.

Next week I'm going to go to Jacksonville for the first time. It's Homecoming there. I'm going to go with my mommy, Ms Jamie and Hunter and Devin. We are going to meet up with lots of my mommy's other friends there. I'm very excited. I'm sure my mommy will take some pictures. Until then, here's one after my bath tonight. My mommy bathes me and I "bathe" her too. Then my daddy gets me ready for bed. This is me talking to him and telling him how I soaked my mommy. I love to kick and splash. The other picture shows me tucking in my bottom lip to bite it. I've been doing this a lot lately. My mommy says that she thinks I'm already trying to get a tooth! Mmmmm....does that mean even more sweet potatoes?

Love,

George

The Colonel and Grammy

2007-09-24T21:35:00.000-04:00

I had a lovely weekend. Perhaps not so lovely for my mommy. She's been a bit under the weather. That explains my delay in posting. You see, I'm pretty smart, but I don't type. I can only dictate. Anyway, the Colonel and my Grammy came to help look after me AND my mommy Thursday night and stayed through Sunday. My mommy and daddy were so grateful! I, personally, just thought it was wonderful to play with them. Oh, and you should have seen the diaper I made for them first thing on Friday. I had to make sure they were up for the job. They passed.

I'm sad that they have gone home, but my mommy is on the mend and my daddy has even managed to get a little shut eye. Thank you Grammy and Colonel!!! I love you!

Love,

George

Here are some pictures from the weekend. (Oh, and my grandparents aren't really into dressing alike. These pictures were actually taken on different days. But isn't it kind of funny?) I've also included one of Anne. Now she's REALLY funny. Any dog that chills out like this is silly. I like her, even if Emma and Molly won't usually let her too close to me. I did get a kiss on the foot from her!

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

2007-09-17T12:04:00.000-04:00

What a fun Saturday! My mommy and daddy took me to visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and I loved it! (I think mom and dad had a pretty good time too.) I saw so many interesting things and really had a lot to study and learn about. Here are some pictures from our day.
Love,
George

Pictures with my "folks" in the orchid garden.

More pictures of me enjoying and studying the orchids....one of my favorite parts of the gardens.

Checking out the water garden with dad.

Great photo opportunities with mom and dad.

Priceless...look at that smile!

Worn out after a long day. This was taken in the Childen's gardens. I'll have to go back to see that part. Oh...and my dad says I look like I'm ready to start conducting something. What do you think?

My first game of tag!

2007-09-16T16:30:00.000-04:00

My mommy said she didn't know you could play tag in the blogging world, but I guess you can! (See fotographie femme's blog) Actually my mom was tagged, but since I'm the one doing all the blogging around here...I get to play, too.

The idea is to write something about me for each letter of my name. So here's mine...

G - God's child.
E - Excited about the world around me. I like to study my surroundings. I put on a very serious face and when I think I've figured it out...then I usually give a big smile.
O - Original...no one else like me. My mommy and daddy say that makes me their special gift.
R - Ready! I'm ready to stand, ready to walk, ready to talk. I just haven't quite figured it out yet. I have very strong legs and I have liked to "stand" on them before I was even two months old. And I babble and babble to people. I wonder if they understand anything I'm telling them about the world around me?
G - Giggles...I love to giggle! I love to make others giggle!
E - Enourmous! I'm a very big boy now. If you haven't held me lately, you should look into some weight training before you see me again. I was 16 lbs. 4 oz. at the doctor last week!

But, to be fair, here's my mommy.

L - Learning. I'm learning something new everyday in this adventure of motherhood.
I - Idle...I'm not. I'm not very good at just sitting still and doing nothing. I'm well known around our house for getting cabin fever and saying...we have to get out of here!!!
B - Big...I've felt this way since, well, about last March. :-)
B - Busy! I have more to do everyday than I ever feel I can complete. I'm learning to make myself enjoy this time and leave work and the laundry for tomorrow. (This has been great for my "non-idle" side)
Y - Young. I may be 30...but I will always be young at heart. (and might I add...younger than Bob!)

Ok...the tagging thing. I don't really have anyone I can tag. I mean, there's Jim and Shrestha, but I think what I'm going to do with this tagging is put a tag out there for more of my friends to start their own blogs. We would love to see what all of you are up to!

Love,
George and Libby

Mmmmm....cereal!

2007-09-12T22:12:00.000-04:00

How fabulous is real food? Well, ok, it's still just baby cereal...but it's not that plain old boring milk I've been drinking for months! I know, you're thinking..."But George...we thought you loved your milk?" And I still do! But, I have to admit that I was getting a little bored with the same old routine. I think that you grown up people have been holding out on me. I've seen you eating that yummy smelling stuff. I want some of that now! But, mommy and daddy say I have to work my way up to it. Anyway, here's a video of me eating my first solid food!

Love,

George

Exersaucer

2007-09-09T22:24:00.000-04:00

My daddy put together my exersaucer on Saturday. It's my new favorite thing. I like to sit in it and play with all the toys. I like it because I can be "independent." I like to push up and stand and look around when people hold me, so this little device is just my sort of thing. My mommy and daddy say that I'm just growing too fast. Anyway, here are some pictures. As you can see...I'm working on my Vegas skills....trying to get three bunnies in a row. You can also see that my sisters were enjoying play time too. My mommy said that if you want to see a couple of videos of me in my new exersaucer, click on the link below to George's videos.

Love,

George

Need a smile?

2007-09-08T11:40:00.000-04:00

These were taken about two weeks ago, but we never put them on the blog. I thought Saturday might be a good day for a couple of smiles...

Love,

George

What channel is the baby network?

2007-09-05T23:11:00.000-04:00

Here I am kicked back on the bed in a cute outfit my cousin Brian gave me. I'm not real sure about the hat though. My mom and dad seemed to become hysterical the minute they put it on me. I heard some comments like...chubby cheeks...chunky monkey....

I think they were laughing at me. What do you think? Does the hat make me look fat? I eventually cried and got it taken off this time.

Love,

George

Engagement Ceremony

2007-09-02T20:33:00.000-04:00

Today was the engagement ceremony for uncle Jim and Shrestha. I had a great time. I didn't really see that much of my mommy and daddy...I was passed all around! I snoozed for most of the time, but I'm still exhausted. It was a big day!

Love,

George

Hanging out on a Saturday afternoon

2007-09-02T19:01:00.000-04:00

It has been a very busy weekend! I spent yesterday hanging out at the Colonel's and Grammy's house. We came for the weekend for my uncle Jim and soon to be aunt Shrestha's engagement ceremony. My granddaddy and grandma Joyce came by the house and had a nice visit too. Here are some pictures from Saturday. Look how happy I was to swing! My cousin Abigail sent some things to the Colonel's house for me to play with. She's too big for them now. My mommy and daddy said it's nice not to have to drag stuff around for me all the time!

Love,

George

Where have I been?

2007-08-27T09:49:00.000-04:00

I know so many of you must be wondering where I've been. It's been a while since I've posted. I do apologize, but I've just been so busy laughing and learning to talk. Not to mention, I've been a little under the weather. I have a nasty ear infection that developed after a nasty cold. But, I'm starting to get better and I think that the medicine tastes like candy...so I don't mind.

What else have I done? I went to my first movie! I didn't actually watch it, but my mommy and daddy did. It was late on a week night. We were the only ones in the theater, so it was great. They saw Harry Potter. Mom read me a few excerpts from book 7 a while back. She said that I'll like Harry a lot more when I'm older.

These pictures are a few that my mommy took of me and Colonel this weekend. We went over to their new house to help out a little. I'm not really sure that we helped as much as we distracted, but it was certainly fun! I really like their new house. My mommy and I stayed in a room with a high ceiling and big windows. I really liked it. It was bright and sunny and I was very interested in that light fixture way up high. Anyway, I had a good time laughing and talking to Grammy and Colonel. They are funny. I really tried to tell them that. I've been trying to talk a LOT lately. My mommy said she will try to video it later to see if you can understand what it is that I'm saying.

Well, I've got to run. I've got a very busy day planned! Lots of things to do. I have to flirt with Miss Kate at school and make sure I study what all the older babies are doing so I can do it too.
Love,
George

Splish, Splash

2007-08-16T22:24:00.000-04:00

Yay! Bath night! I've actually started to enjoy bathtime a bit more. I don't even mind the hair washing so much. Here's a picture of me having my bath tonight. I'm smiling because I learned a new trick. If I use my legs to push my bottom out of the water...I can make a big splash. Then my mommy gets wet too!

Some other things that are happening? Well, let's see...Grammy and the Colonel officially got moved into the new house in Birmingham today. That means they're closer to me!

I'm still enjoying "school" everyday. It's very interesting to watch what the other babies do all day. Not to mention that I come home just pooped! This week I haven't been getting up at all during the night. I sleep straight through till my mommy and daddy get up and my mommy wakes me up to give me my first bottle of the day. Then she dresses me and my daddy take me to my daycare.

This weekend, I've got a bit of a challenge though. I'm going to have to start learning to sleep in my "big boy" crib at night. It's in my very own room. I've taken some naps there, but usually I sleep in my bassinet in mom and dad's room. I'm just about to old for it now...but more serious is the fact that I'm almost too LONG for it! Give me two more weeks and I could reach from one end to the other! (Hmmm...wonder where that length comes from...???)

I guess that's all the news for now. I love you all! Hugs and wet, formula kisses!

Love,

George

Look familiar?

2007-08-09T23:13:00.000-04:00

How many of you REALLY know my mommy and daddy? How many of you have know them since they were little like me? Well, if so...then this should look very familiar. I like my pacifier, but in the last week...I'm getting better and better at finding and using what is readily accessible....my thumb. I know my parents didn't think that pacifier would really keep me from learning to suck my thumb, did they? After all, like mommy, like son, like daddy, like son....

Love,

George

Good night sweetheart...

2007-08-06T23:03:00.000-04:00

Boy am I beat. School was hard today. I posed for a picture or two, made a footprint to hang on the classroom wall and spent a lot of time checking out the new girl in the crib next to mine. She's an older chick, but only by about 2 weeks. It was a lot to take in. I think I'll sleep for for a good 5-6 hours tonight....

Love,

George

Funny bears...

2007-08-04T10:39:00.000-04:00

Hello adoring fans! I just wanted to show you one of the funniest things around. There are these bears over my bassinet and in the mornings, they just go round and round and round. I think they're the funniest thing I've ever seen...besides my daddy. I just love to watch them and laugh and laugh. I've also tried to talk to them, to ask them why they just hang there and go round and round. But, so far, no answer from the bears.

Love,

George

What a week...and it's only Wednesday!

2007-08-01T22:07:00.000-04:00

This has been a busy, busy week for me. On Monday, my mommy went back to work and my daddy and I both started to school. Well, it was pre-planning for my daddy. But for me, it was my first day at daycare! I didn't learn everything, so I've gone back twice since. They just love me there. They tell my mommy and daddy that I'm just an angel, such a good baby. Of course they already knew that. It's been lots of fun and I come home nice and worn out. The first night...I slept through the night for my mommy and daddy!!! They were glad to take me back and have me worn out again the next day.

So, it's been busy...but then today, my daddy came and got me a little early. I thought we were going out for frozen milk (ice cream) but it turns out that he was taking me to the doctor. I've been there before and it wasn't so bad...but today...WHO ARE THESE MEAN PEOPLE?!?! They did all that usual weighing and measuring (by the way, I'm a whopping 12 lbs. 4 oz. now) but then after I thought it was all over. That's when they got me. These two ladies came in and stabbed me in the legs! I told them what I thought of it. But I was calm again in about 60 seconds. Once my mommy picked me up, I knew I was safe. She has saved me many times before from things like sharks and fire.

So, here's some pictures of cute me today. Aren't my bright yellow band aids pitiful? My sisters both decided to pose for some pictures, too. I like Molly, but I really think Emma is funny. She kisses the top of my head sometimes, and it tickles.

Love,

George

George and George

2007-07-29T16:48:00.000-04:00

Look...here I am hanging with George. Cute, huh? It was lots of fun...for a while. Then as you can see, I got rather bored with it. Time for nap.

Love,

George

Sunday at Church

2007-07-29T13:48:00.001-04:00

I went to church again this Sunday and wore a very special gown that my cousin Katherine made for me. I'm a doll...I know.

I had fun today because I got to sit with the choir. Mommy wasn't going to go back to the choir yet because she's not ready to put me in the nursery and obviously I can't sit with dad since he's directing the choir....but the other choir members insisted. So, there I was. I didn't even fuss about it. I just had my milk while everyone else sang. They sang so pretty that I couldn't hold my eyes open.

Love,

George

Bathtime

2007-07-25T22:39:00.000-04:00

I just really love my bath time. Well, for the most part I do. I put up with it for a while, but I don't like to have my hair washed. That's when it's not fun anymore. Sometimes it takes me a while to get over being mad about it too. For instance, tonight, after my bath...my parents thought it would be so cute to put me in my little duck robe and take some pictures of me. Well, it's not cute people. I just want you to put on my pajamas and feed me some milk. So, that's what my mommy did. All is well now.

Love,

George

Happy Birthday Mommy!

2007-07-21T22:07:00.000-04:00

Mommy, me and my sisters.

Mommy saving me from the fire.

Mommy's cake

Well, today was my mommy's birthday. She asked me not to tell anyone just how old she is now...but I'm only 7 weeks old. How smart does she think I am? I don't even KNOW how old she is...except that she said she was about 30 times my age. Wow...that's a lot. No wonder she didn't want you to know. Of course she told me another secret about dad...that he's even older than her! I guess that makes her feel better.
Today we went to West Georgia College to meet my dad at his band camp. His band is playing music from some musical called Wicked this year. My parents said I'm too young to know what it's all about, but that the music is good. And it was! My mom and I both wore green for the occasion...but my mommy forgot to take the camera. (See, I told you she was getting old.) But some of the band mommies and daddies took my picture while I was there. I was very popular with everyone there. It's so hard to be cute.
Anyway, after all that was over, we ran some errands and then my daddy took my mommy to dinner. We just went to a place called Taco Mac. Nothing fancy. We were all so tired. After dinner daddy stopped and got mom an ice cream cake. When we got home he set it on fire and sang some song. Once again, my mommy had to save me...she put out the fire. She explained that's what you do for birthdays...but it just seemed silly to me. At least daddy didn't get a candle for every year of mommy's life. He would have had to call the fire department.
Gotta run! It's time for some milk and sleep!
Love,
George

Play Time!

2007-07-19T21:36:00.000-04:00

My mommy said that many of you were very anxious to see some new pictures of me. I know it's so hard to wait for the next posting. I'm really just so cute that no one seems to be able to get enough of me. But, you see, I've been kind of busy. I spend a lot of time playing, smiling and laughing now. I have a lot to learn and explore.

I'm actually writing you tonight from my Grammy and Colonel's house. My mommy and I are here for a visit because my daddy is at West Georgia College. He is there with his other 100+ kids. They have been working very hard to get their band show ready for the fall. I got to hear them play the other day. It sounded very nice. I really can't wait to see them on Saturday. I bet they will sound even better. Not to mention...I'll be very happy to see my daddy. I miss him terribly.

Today, I spent some time playing with my Grammy and my sisters. You can see my sister Molly playing with me in one of these pictures. She brings her own toys and sits beside me when I play with my activity gym. Emma also brings toys, but she wants me to throw them, and I don't really have that good of an arm...yet.

Hope you are all doing well. I will try to post even more pictures soon. I'm sure we'll take lots on Saturday.

Love,

George

My sisters...

2007-07-11T11:22:00.000-04:00

Most of you know I have two sisters. They look a lot different than me. My mom and dad said they are "furry babies" but that's a little confusing to me since neither my mom or dad is furry. Anyway, my sisters do seem to love me a lot. It has taken a little while for them to get used to me, but I think we're tight now. Molly, is my security guard. She is ok with people holding me but she prefers that I be handed to people by my mommy or daddy. Don't just assume you can come pick me up. Oh...and don't even think about approaching my mommy if she's holding me. Not if you want to keep your nose.

Now, my sister Emma. She's a different story. Emma likes me, but in a different sort of way. She thinks I'm here to play with her. Emma thinks everyone should play with her. After all...the entire universe revolves around her. Well, that's what my mommy said that Emma thinks. Sometimes when I start to coo and talk to my mommy or daddy, Emma will bring us a toy. Emma also thinks everything is hers...my toys, my milk, my parents food! She really likes if she can get one of my bibs or burp cloths covered in milk. Today, she tried to take over my boppy pillow. She said that it must be for her because it had the perfect little curve to curl up for a nap.

Life will be interesting growing up with these two for sisters. My mommy and daddy said they already know what my first words will be...."Emma, No!"

Love,

George

This has gone too far....

2007-07-08T21:32:00.000-04:00

OK, I will get you all. My mommy said she knows who lives on Nottingham Lane. Things like this should not be allowed in the US Mail. I haven't even met you...man they call Brian. This sort of thing can be terrifying...as you can clearly see. What kind of people would find such a thing amusing?

Going to church

2007-07-08T20:57:00.000-04:00

Today was my first Sunday at church. I sat in the back with my mommy and my daddy came back to join us during the sermon. I dozed through most of it. Everyone was making a big fuss over how cute I am. Yeah...I know. But could someone please tell my parents that these shorts are just not good for showing off my fabulous legs?

Oh...and it may be blurry, but check out this toothless grin!

Loehr Farm

2007-07-07T23:57:00.000-04:00

I made my first trip to the Loehr Farm in Lavonia today for a visit! What a great time. I got to meet my Great Uncle Roy and Aunt Lougene. See?

We all went out to lunch and the rest of the time I enjoyed what I enjoy most...besides the milk I rave about...being held! I like that about as much as milk. Check this out, my grandmother Joyce not only held me and spoiled me, but she gave me milk, too.

There was plenty of loving to go around. It's now way past time for me to go hit the bassinet again. But, I'm trying to trick my mom and dad into holding me all night. I figure if it worked all day...it will work all night?

Swingin'

2007-07-07T23:37:00.000-04:00

Little Charlotte she's as pretty as the angels when they sing
I can't believe I'm out here on the front porch swing
Just a swingin'
Swingin'
Just a swingin'
Swingin'

Anyone remember that little number from the 80's? If you knew my mommy back then, I'm sure you do!

Well anyway..so my swing is not on the front porch and there's no Charlotte. But I did have my mommy there and I like her plenty. And is there a better way than a gentle swing with a binky to spend an afternoon at home? You tall people should try it sometime.

Love,
George

Danger!

2007-07-05T10:07:00.000-04:00

Hello friends and family. I'm sorry I have taken so long to update you. Let's face it...I'm a whole week older and that makes a big difference when you're as small as me! I've been very busy during the last week. I took a trip to Tuscaloosa to see my Grammy and the Colonel. It was a nice trip except for one little incident. It's really just to horrible to even tell about...but I will. Perhaps, if nothing else, this will serve as a warning to any other small children who might want to visit the man they call...Colonel.

It was a very pleasant day when my parents were packing all my belongings in the car (and I have a lot of belongings!) The sun was out, but it was actually below 100 with a few clouds to block some of the direct sunlight. We were all thinking about how nice the drive would be since we wouldn't just have to run the AC full force all the way home. So, my Grammy, who I really like even though she stripped all my clothes off and made me take a bath while I was there, had just finished giving me one of my favorite things. You all know what that is...milk! I had a nice burp and my mommy took me to put me in my comfy little car seat when it happened.

Thankfully, my mommy is a quick thinker. She's sharp and this time it very well may have saved me.

This is what she found in my seat!

I was sharked. Can you believe that there is a man out there who would do this do a baby? A small innocent little baby? My mom explained that even though she had plans to "raise me better than that," she will teach me how to get revenge.

I think that perhaps the Colonel should start watching his back. You never know when you might walk into that important meeting and open up your briefcase to find a shark. Or...what if you got in your car to go somewhere and found that he had started chewing through your seat belt.

It's a dangerous world...you better keep an eye out for sharks!

I'm 4 weeks old!!!

2007-06-27T23:32:00.000-04:00

Update - If you would like to see my pictures, there is now a link under Sites I Visit...

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

2007-06-24T11:35:00.000-04:00

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?

2007-06-21T22:50:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-19T20:54:00.000-04:00

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

More family!

2007-06-17T19:17:00.000-04:00

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

Meeting the Bledsoes...

2007-06-17T19:05:00.000-04:00

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