James can Walk!!!

I don't have any pictures of this right now, but James has learned how to walk. He still crawls some, but he can walk laps around the house. He has only gotten a few bumps and bruises so far! We have the "Boo Boo Bunny" getting nice and gold in the freezer just in case we need it.

I can't believe that this week is Christmas! I am so enjoying the Holidays more this year because we aren't deprived of sleep! Can't wait to see James and the wrapping paper on Saturday morning!

Chick-fil-a

I was a huge fan of Chick-fil-a before James, and even more so now. It is the perfect place to take a child. The staff is friendly,it's clean, and there are always other children there. After James had his haircut we went with Fairley and Annabel to Chick-fil-a. It was Annabel's first Chick-fil-a experience. I am choosing to believe that she is waving to me in her picture! Looking forward to more fun times with Fairley and our kids.

What a fun haircut

I decided to take James to a new place to get his hair cut. This place focuses on cutting children's hair. They have fun "chairs" to sit in and get to watch a movie. James had no idea he was getting his hair cut! No TEARS!!!!

One Year Checkup Picture

Here is James with Dr. Chris at his one year check up. He sure has grown in a year. I am so thankful we have a great doctor who happens to be a great friend!

We made it a year!

We went yesterday for James's one year check up. Everything look great. Here are the new stats:

Weighs 24 pounds, 11 ounces (75%)
Length: 30.5 in (75%)
Head Circum: 48.5 cm (95%)
Wears size 4 diapers
Wears 12-18 month clothes
Sleeps from 7-7:30 at night until 7ish the next morning
He can walk as long as he is holding onto at least one of your fingers
He can say something that sounds like "dog"
He bables, but doesn't really say actual words
Eats anything, but is starting to prefer meat and bread over fruits and veges
Drinks 18oz of Whole milk during the day in Sippy Cups (3 feedings)
Has turned around in his car seat and loves it!
Is working on his 7th tooth

I'm sure there are more things that I have forgotten. This year has flown by! I wouldn't say it was easy, but it has been so worth it!

James has his First Birthday Party!

I can't believe that James will be one on Tuesday! Today we had a party at the house with some friends and family. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives! I think he would have eaten the whole cake if I had let him. James loves the new red wagon from Aunt Fairley and Uncle David! I'll post the new stats on Tuesday!


So this was my attempt at a Big Cupcake for James! At least the colors matched the smaller cupcakes!


Pre Party Picture


The Cake and Cupcakes. One of my dear College friends came by for a visit and got stuck helping my mom and I make colored icing and decorate cupckaes. Thanks Whitney!


Our Family picture!


I think the "king" would have eaten the whole thing!


Parker and Katelyn looking at the Bday Boy


The birthday table with friends


Party Favors!


James and his buddy Ben riding in the wagon


Claire, Katelyn, James, and me


Our family friends, the Flora's, gave James this firetruck. He loves pushing it around. It did take Chester some time to get over the siren sounds!

November Kinderbabies

I love taking James to Kinderbabies on Wednesday nights at our church. November has been fun with turkeys, leaves, and pilgrams. Where the other children mainly stay with their parent, James likes to move around and ends up in the center of the room. Oh Well, at least he is paying attention!

A trip to the park

This weekend, we went home to Wilson. My parents had been wanting to take James out to this great park that the city has created. It is such a wonderful facility. James wasn't too sure about the slides, but likes the swings. Next year he will like this much more I am sure.

Annabel Grey Mahlum

Yancey's sister Fairley had her little baby, Annabel on November 11. Her name came from David's Mom "JoANNe" and Fairley's mom "IsABEL" She is so adorable and we can't wait to get to know her. Congrats Fairley and David!

Shutterfly Christmas Card!

Since Yancey and I have been married, we have used Shutterfly to share lots of events. Now, that our son is here, we use them even more. This Christmas is no different. They seem to have such a great collection and so many options. Shutterfly takes the hard part out and allows you to spend time picking the perfect card. In fact, Yancey and I sat down last night and were trying different pictures in different cards. It was so much fun. This year we are using a folded card, something we have never done. I am excited about this because it will allow me more space to write notes to people. We are so excited about sending out pictures of our almost one year old son, to all of our friends and family. Shutterfly always seems to be offering a good deal or discount on their products which is great and helps now that times are tough.
Here are some sites you can check out that show what Shutterfly can offer. \
I'm not sure I did the links right so you might have to copy and paste.

For Christmas Cards:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards

For Regular Cards:
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery

For Calendars:
http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars

For doing a blog for Shutterfly, I can get 50 free Christmas Cards.
You can do at: http://bit.ly/sfly2010

Happy Halloween!

James was a lion for Halloween!


Isn't this the cutest!!!!



I think he would rather play then take pictures.






He had enough picture taking!

11 months old

I can't believe that James is already 11 months old and that in a month, he will be ONE!!! here are the current stats:
Wears Size 4 diapers
Drinks only out of sippy cups (thanks to the best nanny in the world)
Has 3-4 6oz cups of formula a day
Eats anything you put in front of him. Still doing baby food, but more and more table food.
Has 6 teeth
Takes 2 naps a day
Sleeps from between 7-8pm to 6-7am.
Wants to walk SO bad. He has actually taken 4 steps alone, but then he stopped! He is doing well holding our hands.
Has decided that he can climb out of the seat in the bathtub, making it so Yancey and I both have to give him the bath
Wears size 4 shoes
Wears 12-18 month clothes

Hampden Sydney

Today was Homecoming at Hampden Sydney where Yancey went to college. It was such a beautiful day! James did so well. We started with lunch at the Hitching Post...a local restaurant that Yancey picked! We were able to sit and watch the game and see some special folks that mean a lot to Yancey. We saw the man who was the president of the college when Yancey was there and Mr. Bottom who has been such a great influence for Yancey. I hope we can take James back many more times!

Hill Ridge Farms!

Last Sunday we took James to Hill Ridge Farms in Youngsville. I hear it advertised every day and so we decided to check it out. We had a wonderful time! We took a train ride, a hay ride where we were able to get out and get our pumpkins, played in the corn hut (which I enjoyed much more than James) and had a picnic lunch!