Amelia's Birthday Party

Last Sunday we celebrated my older sister's birthday. I won't reveal her age but I will say that she is an absolutely wonderful sister with an amazing love for Christ. She embodies so many qualities that I strive to have. I suppose you could say I will always look up to my big sis. (Big referring to age, not size.)

After eating Amelia's requested birthday meal (egg sandwiches on croissants, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns), we immediately dived into unwrapping presents.

 

This picture cracks me up for some reason. Apparently I scraped the wrapping paper when I got Mom's vacuum cleaner out of the closet a couple of weeks before. And this fact must have astounded Amelia and Nikki because they examined the wrapping paper carefully.
 
 

Amelia is always taking horrible pics of us, so this one is revenge.

   

Because she always takes great pictures. ALWAYS. It gets on my nerves. :)
 
 

See what I mean?
 
 

This what Jason and Hugh did during the party. Watched football and took a nap. Party poopers. Every party has a pooper, that's why we invited you. Party pooper. Party pooper. (You are totally singing that song in your head right now, aren't you?)
 
 

And, no party would be complete without the cake. Amelia's cake of choice this year was dirt cake. Crushed oreos mixed with vanilla pudding. Yum. And super sweet.
 


 

Of course, I can't leave out a photo of Ryan and Abigail playing together. Abigail loves Ryan! He is always willing to play with her.

Father's Day 2011

Happy Father's Day, Daddy! Love, Hugh

Laughing at his card.

This Father's Day was extremely important because it was Jason's first Father's Day as a daddy. That morning Jason opened his gift from Hugh. Part of his gift is money to go towards a pistol. But I wanted to get him something unexpected. I was going to get some accessories for his grill, but as I walking through Target I spotted the perfect gift - a hammock.

I couldn't wait for Jason to open it. When I saw the hammock, I pictured many lazy summer evenings spent there. I could see Jason and Hugh relaxing after swimming or playing in the yard.

This gift was extremely heavy and hard to wrap. What could it be?

A hammock (and hammock stand)!

Then, we headed off to Beaumont to go to church at First Baptist Church (where all of Jason's side of the family goes). MiMi came with us. During the opening prayer, Hugh let out two huge burps. I'm not sure that he will be invited back, lol!

My little monkey!

We enjoyed the service at FBC Beaumont. Except for Hugh. It put him to sleep, lol!

After church we headed to John and Skye's house for some smoked ribs, grilled pork chops and sausage, corn casserole, salad, baked beans, and rolls. Yum!

Yummy food.

This was Sherry's last day to be pregnant because Benjamin was born the next day!

Uncle Jason and Aiden are staring each other down.

Cousin Aiden is such a cutie!

And, he was talking up a storm! I think he was excited to have another baby to talk to.

Except by this time, Hugh was tired and overstimulated. So, he kind of ignored Aiden.

But that didn't stop Aiden from talking.

Comparing feet. Aiden is just a little bit bigger, but Hugh is determined to catch up!

Audrey got to hold Hugh (with the assistance of Sherry and Jamie).

This is Audrey's last day to be an only child.

Making her daddy proud - cup in one hand, smoked rib in the other.

Uncle Jamie and his nephews.

Uncle Jamie and all the kiddos.

Before heading back to Petal, we stopped by to see Nina V. Hugh had not seen his great grandmother since the day after we brought him home from the hospital. He's gotten so much bigger since then!

Great grandma, Nina V, had not seen Hugh since the day after we brought him home!

PaPaw loves his grandson!

They are already planning hunting and fishing trips.

Daddy is showing off the gun that one day will be Hugh's.  *Ahem - one day will be a long day from now! Mommy's orders.*

Daddy is determined. Mommy insists that Hugh will learn to walk first. LOL!

Hugh looks like he is in the middle of a song and dance.

That evening Jason and PaPaw went fishing.

Dinnertime!

All in all, it was a great first Father's Day!

Welcome, Benjamin James Sheffield!

This morning we welcomed our nephew, Benjamin James Sheffield, into this world. He weighs 8 lbs 2 oz and is 20 3/4 inches long. Congrats to Jamie and Sherry! Momma and baby are doing well.

Uncle Jason and Benjamin

Aunt Christy and Benjamin

Hugh meets his cousin

Hugh congratulates Uncle Jamie.

Week in Photos: June 6-12, 2011

This week was somewhat relaxed, which suits me fine. Little man keeps growing and smiling more every day. In fact, we can tell he wants to laugh so bad! Not quite a laugh, but he's on his way.

Hugh spends a lot of time in his crib with his new toy, courtesy of Parents as Teachers. It is on loan for the month. He loves this mobile. He stares at it, kicks his legs, moves his arms, and bangs all the hanging pieces. He also smiles a great deal when I put him under it. He will play for a good 20 minutes before giving me a whimper that lets me know it's time to get out.

Hugh also got his first bo-bo this week (not counting shots). He got a teeny tiny little scratch on his forehead. It was the size of a pinhead, so nothing serious. But I put a band-aid on anyway, just to be safe. New mom syndrome.

PawPaw, LeaLea, and Kinlea came over for a visit. I'd like to think they came to see Jason and me, but we all know the truth!

LeaLea and Hugh have a staring contest.

Kinlea comes over and reads Hugh's books before holding him.

Giving sugars. Hugh was getting ready to have a melt-down at this point. It was that time of day for us.

On Saturday, Jason and I went to see the newest X-men movie. Super good though not appropriate for young children. It's rated PG-13 for a reason.

Watch X-men trailer below | Watch on YouTube

Afterward, we went to Mugshots and had some awesome burgers. It was Jason's first time to eat a Mugshot burger. They are soooooo good. If you haven't had one, you need to try it.

Dad's Birthday Celebration

Sunday night we celebrated Dad's (J.R.) birthday at Adam and Amelia's house. We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and feasted on chips, potato salad, and baked beans. Entirely too much food, but so yummy! Amelia made a lovely strawberry cake. It was a ton of fun.

Here are a few pics from the evening.

Ty

Abigail and Kinlea were playing at the table, and Ryan thought the car would want to join them.

Mandy and Hugh are checking out the lights and ceiling fan while Jason reads our Sunday School literature.

Adam and Hugh

Fixing to enjoy cake.

We also gave Mandy her Mother's Day gift.

Kinlea, Ty, and Abigail read Mandy's car.