Look Who's Talkin'

I thought he'd never say anything other than "Hey!" or "Daddy." Finally in the past 24 hours, we have three new words/phrases. Woa! We have "nye-nye" (night night!) when we put him to bed. Today when I picked him up from Mimi's, he was standing at the glass door pointing to the cat saying "kit-ty...meow" over and over, and finally tonight while playing with the phone, he says, "Hey daddy, doin?" Hmmmm. I wonder if its like walking? Once it starts, it never stops! Nevertheless, I am relieved!

Pumpkin Patch

Mills and I made a trip to Priddy Farms today for a few minutes of pumpkin pickin'. I would have loved to have taken him to Cedar Hill Farms in Hernando, but wasn't willing to make the drive today. So, off to Arlington, we went. Mills had a ball. I couldn't keep up with him. He would run this way and that way, and was finding anything and everything he could get a hold of. Trying to pick a pumpkin, keep Mills from running off, and carry him AND the pumpkin back to the car was impossible, so, we "lifted" a wagon. I killed two birds with one stone and used the pumpkin cart wagon for both the pumpkin AND my child...hey, you have to do what you have to do.

Later we stopped for a quick visit at the Powell's. Mills loves dogs and they just happen to have 3, Callie, Domino, and Ellie. Ms. Sherri also has a fountain. Mills tried to climb in it, but luckily my quick, "NO!" stopped him.

Mills and Joey

What's going on in the heads of these two? Mills looks like he has an idea, and Joey is thinking..."Mom, what's he dooooooooing?"

Mills is learning that things have certain places, and things "do" certain things. He knows that his toothbrush brushes his teeth, and that his hair brush brushes his hair. He attempted to brush E's hair the other night, and today, he tried putting the hard hat on my head. Everything has a purpose and a place. This pic is a perfect example of Mills trying to put something where it goes....

Mills tried his best to put his hard-hat on Joey's head and of course, it kept falling off. So, with a little help from mama, we managed to get this dog ready for construction...

Poor dog! Isn't he just thrilled?

What is THIS?

If this is what fashion is returning to, uhhhhh Gap, No thanks!

This reminds me of the late 70s early 80s. I can just see Sue Ellen Ewing of Dallas, or Jaclyn Smith as Kelly Garret on Charlie's Angels. Yikes! Is it just me?

14 months

Mills, today, you are 14 months old. You are about to participate in your second Halloween, and it seems like yesterday when we were dressing you up in that silly little lobster bunting that you are going to one day be absolutely mad at me for; but that's okay. It was worth it. The weather is still warm and I am impatiently waiting the cooler temperatures. Your new selection of fall/winter clothes is ready and waiting, but its still too hot to put them to use. You are growing out of some of your summer clothes, and I am refusing to go and by bigger summer clothes...go figure.
You are still in a size 4 diaper
Shoe size: 4
Clothing:12-18 months
You could care less about talking, but when you do, we have no idea what you are saying until you point.
You are such a sweet boy...although you can throw one good fit. Mommy ignores it and you stop.
Naps: Still 2 a day; most of the time.
Bedtime: You absolutely refuse to be put down any later than 7:30-8:00 and you wake anywhere from 6:30-7:30. This morning it was waaaaay earlier. What's with that?
You love to copy cat and are getting better and better every day. This morning, we learned the signs for "out" and "head." We tried Jesus, but you thought I was clapping...I think. That's what you did instead of piercing your hands. I doubt you'll remember them tomorrow, but it was fun anyway.

Christmas PJs

What's Christmas morning with out Christmas PJs? I remember always sporting my red flannel Christmas gown on Christmas Eve, and so while searching online, I came across these too adorable, smocked infant's "old man" pajamas. Too tempting! It makes me want to whip up a batch of cookies for Santa and some hot cocoa!

Zoo Trip

It was such a beautiful day today, so, we decided to head to the zoo after Mills woke up from his morning nap. We had other plans for the week, but there were a few changes of plans and my car need an unexpected visit to the shop...go figure. My "vacation" has turned into "vacation at home."

The weather was perfect today. Not too hot, and not too chilly. So, we loaded up in E's truck and headed out. We figured that since it was the middle of the week, and none of the schools were on fall break, that it would not be crowded...well, every senior citizen in the state of TN was there in their wheel chairs. It must have been retirement/nursing home day-ha! but...it was fine. At least it wasn't "free day." You could drag me there for a million dollars on a Tuesday afternoon. We made our way around to see ALL of the exhibits and Mills had a great time. Of course it wore him out, and he fell asleep on the way home. This mama almost did, as well.

Mills and daddy looking at the leopard

Mills reaching for the leopard

Checking out the funny penguins!


This goat decided to be a little extra friendly.

Happy Birthday Erik!

Today is E's 33rd birthday! We have had a very lazy day today after complete and utter exhaustion from yesterday's many events, so we spent his birthday here at home as a family, lazying the day away. Happy Birthday Erik/Daddy! We love you TONS!

Super Mills

Our friends, the Dawsons bought Mills these awesome PJs and I couldn't wait til' he could eventually wear them! He looks so stinkin' cute in them. So, I just had to take a few pictures. My favorite part, the cape!

River Camp 2010

This weekend, was the first annual "river camp" (as I called it). Erik and our friend Chris, his son, Gunner..along with a friend, loaded up, headed down to the river to hunt, eat, shoot skeet, etc. A great time for father-son bonding, our Mills was too young to stay in 50 degree weather in a camper, but you can bet your life that Erik is itching to take him next year. We wanted Mills to participate the best way he could, so yesterday Sherry, Mills, and I met the guys down there for lunch...steak and potatoes = YUMMY!! We shot a while, rode the 4-wheeler etc. Mills had a ball. I think that yesterday was the dirtiest that child has ever been, but I did not care. That's what boys do. Right? I kept looking at his fingernails thinking, "How in the world am I going to get those clean?" Gross! It was extremely dusty, since it has not rained in weeks, and at one point, Mills decided he would literally lay down and roll.

Riding with Daddy on the 4-wheeler. Erik said that as they rode the trails, Mills would raise his arms and say, "Yaaaaaay!'

Will, Gunner, and Chris shooting skeet

Mills was loving the steps on the camper

He found the box!

As I was taking pictures, Erik decided to lay his gun down on Mills' lap for a pic...no need to worry! Daddy was RIGHT beside him and the gun is UNLOADED!- ha!

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