Hot Springs, Arkansas - Day 2

Day 2 was beautiful so we enjoyed time outside at the resort as well as the look-out tower in downtown Hot Springs.

Ron used Sam's little putter to teach him how to play miniature golf.

Luke enjoyed swinging under the gazebo with Grandee.

Sam played on the playground.  In this picture he was turning around to tell me to STOP taking pictures.  

He threw pebbles in the waterfall.

He enjoyed going through the whirly-thing at the entrance to the tower.  (What are those things called, anyway?)

Hot Springs, Arkansas - Day 1

We went to spend a few days with the Philleys in Arkansas.  Sam is still with them for another few days and will be coming home Friday.

This is the only picture we have from day one.  Sam is trying to pull himself out of the picture; he was in "a mood".  I dressed the boys in their Auburn attire.  (Be proud of me, Ashley, since you threatened to end our friendship if I didn't start dressing the boys in more appropriate team colors.)  Luke threw up on his very quickly...I don't know if that means anything or not.

Broken ground...

Construction of our new home is officially under way.  These pictures are mostly for my family members who have said they want to see just how much work has been done.  Uhmmm, not much.

The lot untouched...

Day 2 with footers in...

Luke - 4 months

Our sweet Luke Ronald turned 4 months old today...

It's over...

We closed on our house today...sigh...  We were glad the buyer didn't change his mind; that was a small fear of ours.  It's finally over and we can move on.

Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and continued prayers.  We love you all!

Sam got his new bicycle.  We promised him one as soon as we moved, so it was waiting on him when he got back from Birmingham.  He isn't so sure about the bicycle, but boy does he love the helmet!!!

He wears it during his meals...

He wears it on long walks with daddy...

He even wears it while riding in the car...

I'm glad my kid is interested in safety.  And I promise I didn't stage any of these pictures!!  ☺

Home, sweet, almost home

Last night was our first night in our rental house...

Sam and Luke were in Birmingham this past weekend while Ron and I worked our tails off getting moved in.  Big shout-out to Pops and B for taking care of them.  We wanted this house to be as normal as possible when they got home; there are about 3 boxes left in our room and 4 left in the kitchen.  Other than that we're completely moved in.  Ron's even mowed the grass already.  Sam walked in and ran to his room and said "Wowzers!"  (Aunt Bekah taught him that)  He has told me many times already that he loves his new house and loves the carpet.  :)  So we'll enjoy this for 6 months or so while our house is under construction and then we'll welcome Philley Move # 11!!!!!  That'll be the last move for us for quite a while...

First time in the Johnny-Jumper

Pops suggested we stick Luke in the Johnny-Jumper tonight.  Well, to my surprise his head didn't flop around too much.  I wouldn't say he loved it, but he didn't hate it.  He managed to spin around and jump a little before getting tired.

funny sam

Sam is enamored with Feist's video 1,2,3,4.  He watches it on the computer a few times each day.  Yesterday he decided he wanted to wear his Spider-Man sunglasses while watching.

This morning I went to the den to hand Sam his chocolate milk and I found him watching TV upside-down.  Seriously, where does he get these ideas?

Got milk?

While patiently waiting for his bottle, Luke gnawed on his entire hand at one point.  If you look closely, you can see drool on his shirt and a huge drop of it hanging from his hand.  Yuck...