Springtime 2011

Here are some pictures from the past couple of months...enjoy!

Welcoming Daddy home from his trip to Nicaragua to teach at the Bible Institute. Crosby and I spent the week in Dumas at Lolly & Pop's house. Crosby really started talking that week, and it was so fun for Chris to hear all of Crosby's new words when he got back home.

Having fun with his Cheerio book.

We went with some other couples and their babies from our community group out to Wye Mountain to take pictures in the daffodils. It made for some pretty cute springtime pictures.

The Group: Eric, Sarah & Austin Marsh; The Kears; Bubba, Mieke & Jules Corbitt;
Brinton, Lauren & Logan Ramoly

We had the privilege of meeting Neil, Lauren & London Greenhaw for lunch while they were in town a few weeks ago. We miss these guys so much, and Crosby is only 3 mths older than London.

First Date. One milkshake. Two straws. ;)

Our good friend, Russell, drove up to see us for a night while traveling in the area. It was sooo good to see him, and Crosby loved his big black truck!

"Hello?"

Not too sure about walking in this grass with bare feet!

Big Baby Boy!!!

Where did my 6 lb baby go so quickly?!

Cabin Getaway!
Chris arranged for us to get to stay (without Crosby) in a cabin for a weekend, and it was wonderful!!! Crosby has the best grandparents who were so sweet to watch him for us.

The wood-burning stove was awesome, especially on the first night & morning...it was freezing!

Sunset point at the retreat center

We met our good friends, the Coxes and the Taylors, for dinner in Little Rock one evening, and the 3 boys enjoyed their reunion over sippy cups of milk.

Playing with Andrew.

We attempted an Easter Egg hunt, but the boys weren't too interested.

While Chris was at a retreat last weekend, Crosby and I visited Lolly & Pop. Danner spent Friday night with us, and it was so much fun to watch the two cousins play so well together.

Crosby and I went to see a good childhood friend, Sarah Helen, and meet her 6 week old baby boy, Jackson. He was absolutely precious and seemed like such a good baby. They live in Richmond, Virginia, and were in Dumas for a wedding. It was so great to see them!

Crosby and Danner watching themselves in a flip video on Lolly's laptop.

Crosby and Danner were invited to an Easter Egg Hunt down the street at the Walt's house. Here Danner is stylin' in his sunglasses and hat.

Crosby actually stayed focused long enough to get 6 eggs!!! I was so impressed.

"Bubbles!!!"
The bubble machine was definitely Crosby's favorite thing at the Easter party...he also loved sticking his hands in the ice chest where the drinks were. His poor little hands were so red, but he didn't care that they were freezing!

Going to church. Crosby was actually able to sit through the entire church service with Lolly, Pop and me thanks to goldfish snacks, books, pop beads, and his paci, of course. He was in such a good mood and really turned on the charm before and after church by smiling and winking at everyone. He really is quite the social butterfly at 16 months.

We took Crosby out to the airport to see Pop's airplane and watch him take off. Pop even made a low pass flying in formation with another RV and turned the smoke on. Needless to say, Crosby has been looking up in the sky and saying, "Pop...airpane!" and making airplane sounds and gestures ever since. :)

We may have a future fighter pilot on our hands.

White Boys Can't Jump

GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!

Happy 15 Months, Crosby!

Today Crosby turned 15 mths! That is really hard for me to believe. This has been a good month, but it felt like Crosby was sick for much of it. We had a string of illnesses that kept him feeling yucky and kept us cooped up in the house a lot. I guess it's just that time of year. Crosby did not eat well while he was sick, but lately he is eating like a HORSE!!! I don't know that he ever gets full. :) I'm assuming he's making up for losing a little weight during the sickness and getting ready for a big ole growth spurt! It's a good thing I shopped at Rhea Lana's Consignment sale last weekend. He's about grown out of all of his fall/winter clothes now. It's fun to watch this little guy learning new things every day and say new words. Some of his latest words are "out" (when he goes to the door wanting to go outside), "bubble," "bottle" (referring to mama's water bottle, of course...he wouldn't take a bottle!), "baby," and "cheese." Here are some pictures from this past month:

Crosby is really into wearing hats these days. Whenever he sees a hat, he touches his head. Here he is proud to be wearing Grandpa's hat. Notice you can see some of those new little top teeth in this picture.

Playing with daddy's hat and mommy's scarf.
If I pull the scarf along the floor, he makes a snake hissing noise.

Cousin Danner's 2nd Birthday Party
The theme was trains, and Sage did such a great job making his 2-tiered train cake!

Crosby is still obsessed with puppies, and it made his day to meet this tiny little chihuahua.

Our new child-proof gate for our fireplace. We've been really happy with it.

Conway got another good snow, but Crosby was sick and unable to play in it. We did get out of the house for a quick trip in Daddy's 4x4.

I love this picture of Crosby in Lolly's & Pop's back yard.
There is a sunbeam that seems to be shining down on his head. :)

Practicing his tee ball skills.

Crosby and I had so much fun strolling at the walking trail with 2 of the other moms and babies from our community group. We've found that the trail is a great place for Crosby to dog watch.
From left to right: Crosby - 14 mths, Julianna (Jules) - 5 mths, Logan - 7 mths.

Our first experience making "goop" from cornstarch and water. It had the craziest consistency!

Working on his talking animal puzzle.

Crosby's hair is getting longer, and more curly in the back. This day he walked around with the funniest single rooster tail curl in the back of his head. We were trying to get a side profile picture of it.

Crosby loves it when his buddy Kristin comes to visit!

Drawing in his high chair.

Our budding artist is so proud of himself.

Daddy made Crosby the coolest tunnel/fort out of a couple of boxes, complete with doors and windows. It has been fun to have around the past few weeks.

After I got Crosby out of his crib this morning, he went straight over to this red bandanna and proceeded to put it on his head and walk around the house wearing it. Too funny!

After Crosby and Andrew were both sick for much of February, they finally got well and were able to have a play date. Last week Andrew and Ashley came to our house, and the boys had a blast exploring in the back yard. It was so hot that we had to get the boys sun hats, water, and Crosby required sunscreen. I have a feeling these boys will be doing much more of this in the coming months.

Andrew flying high!

The boys had more fun with the bubbles!

Crosby trying to blow. :)