Jack's Weekend With Cookie

Jack had his first weekend away from Brandon and I. We had a last minute invitation to go on an adults only trip to Gulf Shores and Cookie and Kim were nice enough to keep Jack for the weekend. They had a great weekend. I'm sure you are wondering why the 2 of them are standing in a pin next to a bull???? My cousins Ali, Drew, and Gordie show bulls and they were having a showing(I'm not sure what you call them) this weekend so Jack and Cookie went all day Saturday to watch them. Dad said that Jack was not sure about the bulls and wasn't really crazy about being next to them.
Maw Maw and Jack had a great time. They hung out most of the day watching the kids show their bulls. Jack loves to clap these days and Maw Maw said that every time the families would clap for their kids, Jack would join in.
This is my Godchild Ali and Jack. She is a little Mother to Jack when he is around and he loves her. I wish that we lived closer so that we could see them all of time.
I just had to include this picture of my cousin Gordie. He has been playing his guitar in front of crowds since he was probably 2 or 3 years old. It is hilarious. He takes it everywhere he goes and has no problem getting the crowds attention!
After a long weekend we met my Dad (a.k.a Cookie) at Cracker Barrel in Mobile to get Jack and have a Father's Day lunch with Dad and Brandon. It was really nice. I am glad that we were able to hang out with my Dad some on Father's Day too. I hope that everyone had a great weekend and a Happy Father's Day.

Love,
Ashley

Jack Meets Audrey

My friend Chrissy that I worked with at Signature came over last night to eat dinner and hang out with us for a little while. This is here precious daughter Audrey who is 4 1/2 months old! She was such a happy baby that smiled the whole time. Jack was so good with her. This is the first time he has really been around a baby this size at his age. He loved her. He did occasionally try to poke at her eyes and grab her mouth, but other than that he was sweet.

Jack was a gentleman and let Audrey borrow his exersaucer while Chrissy and I ate dinner. Jack tried to show her how it worked, but quickly got frustrated because she didn't know how to spin her seat. He definitely showed her how it worked. Instead of spinning the seat he spun the whole thing. It was really cute.

Jack and Gigi

We had a great weekend with family! This is a picture of Jack and Gigi at my cousins wedding on Saturday night. Jack was a great sport. He is not wanting to smile because he was tired and ready to go home. We left shortly after this. I hope that everyone had a great weekend!!

These Hot Summer Days

These hot summer days are making it hard to find much to do outside and it kills me becasue Jack loves to be outside. I got his pool out 2 days this week and he loved it. It gives me an excuse to get a little sun too! He does great in it for about 10-15 minutes and then has more fun climbing in and out of it. I may have to do what my friend Nicole did and get the HUGE baby pool so that he can't get out!

He had more fun today sitting on the edge of the pool playing with the air pump while all of the toys we have bought him still sit in the pool. I have always heard not to spend alot on toys because they don't play with them and now I believe it. His favorite things are things that I would rather him not destroy my house with like pots, wooden spoon, and tupperware. He is so much fun though. I think so far this is my favorite age. He is soooooo close to walking. He will pull up on something and let go and balance himself for a few minutes but then sits I guess this is what they do at 11 months. I can't believe it has almost been a year. Time flies! I will save the emotional stuff until July.

We have a very busy weekend planned. Brandon is on his annual guys trip in Gulf Shores. He has been so busy lately with work and other things that he really deserved a weekend away. We hope you are having fun with the boys! My cousin Todd is getting married tomorrow so we have family staying with us. My Grandma and Grandpa and cousin Rachel got here last night and my Mom, Uncle Alan and Aunt Ashley and Scott and AJ will be here tonight. This will be Jack's 1st wedding. I am really nervous because it starts at 6:00, which is when he normally eats, and I know it will be a late night. Well I will stop rambling(you can tell I have plenty of help right now). I hope everyone has a great weekend and is having a great summer like we are!!

Love,
Ashley