ISR Swim Videos

I finally got the videos to upload. These are the videos from today. He actually turned on his own for the first time.... that's what we want him to do. He got a little confused and couldn't decide which way he wanted to roll. He wants to roll the opposite way of what the instructor was trying to get him to roll. Next week, we'll work on him turning on the side he likes, that way it will become more of a habit. As you can tell, he still doesn't like it. He's really not crying tears.. Obviously, it just makes him mad. We have two weeks left and I'm hoping by then he will stop crying!

Swim Lessons

I mentioned earlier that Campbell is taking ISR swim lessons... He still doesn't like going. I don't think he HATES it like he did, therefore we are making progress. He didn't cry Friday when we pulled into the parking lot... that's major progress. He didn't cry when I handed him to the instructor.. so maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel. He does whine the entire lesson, but I can handle that if it saves his life one day! The first lesson we both cried... I'm emotional anyway. He looked at me and gave me the sign for "please"... then reached for me. It tore me up. TORE. ME. UP! He has only had 10 lessons. We missed 4 days while we were at the beach. All the other kids have had 15 lessons, so we are a little behind. He is doing awesome though! Saturday was the first day he would even get near a pool since the lessons started. The first few days of lessons I was running around the pool holding him by his shirt to keep him from jumping in. Now, he just sits in my lap with his hands behind his head. We will started our third week Monday. I tried to upload a movie, but I haven't gotten that technical yet. I'll keep trying. I also have some pictures of him in the water, but I haven't uploaded those yet either. The speedo pic will have to do for now!

Baby's Kickin'

Yesterday Mom and I ventured to Baby's Kickin'. It's a 3D/4D ultrasound clinic. It was so neat to watch Baby Girl on a big screen T.V.! She was very active. I can already tell she looks like her older brother! She definitely has my nose. Looks like she has her Daddy's upper lip.

After the sonogram I headed over to see the Dr. Everything looks great. I haven't gained near as much weight with this one as I did with Campbell! Thank Goodness! I think I could have walked on at Mississippi State to play football! I guess chasing a (almost) 18 month old helps burn off those fried chicken calories! Baby is sitting comfortably in the transverse position. If she hasn't moved to the head down position by next visit the doc will try and turn her... from what I hear, it's kinda painful... can't be any worse than kidney stones! If she won't turn we may be looking at a section... which I really don't want to endure! I go back to the Dr. in two weeks and then it's every week! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has flown by..

Already smiling for the camera!

Her eyes are cracked here and she is starting to stick out her tongue.

She is making her "mean face" and sticking out her tongue.. eyes are cracked a little here too!

Beach Trip Two

Here are a few pics from our second beach trip. There wasn't any oil on the beach when we left, but it was getting close. There were a few tar balls spotted in Destin while we were there, but nothing in Sandestin. We had a lot of fun watching Campbell do his own thing on the beach. He still hated the pool and wouldn't go near the pool gate. I'm glad to be home. I have been out of town the past four weekends (Thursday- Monday) and I'm ready to clean house and relax.

I'm pretty sure he was checking out the older girls here.

Walking on the beach with Dad

Eating a little pimento and cheese...

Cool cat....

Doing his own thing...

Beach Trip One

This past weekend Campbell and I took a trip to the beach with my family. We had a lot of fun. Although Campbell wouldn't set foot near the pool... bummer. He started taking ISR swim lessons last week and I guess he thought I was going to dunk him. I'll post on the lessons later... All you need to know right now is he HATES them.. It took him two days before he would even put his feet in the ocean. He entertains himself very well, all I had to do was dig a hole and fill it with water and he was occupied for awhile. Sorry the video above is sideways. Trust me, it's worth the head turn to watch it. He is rather full of himself these days. Have you heard me say that one before? Below are a few pictures that we took on the beach one afternoon. My camera battery died after about 20 pics. We are packing up and heading back to Destin this weekend, I'll take some more then!

"Couple Arranges St. John Wedding in 24 Hours"

I can't believe it's been two whole years since Cooper and I got married. Wow, time flies when you're having fun... or when your chasing kids. Our anniversary isn't until Friday, but I'm leaving town tomorrow and won't be back until Sunday...I'm having a little anxiety about leaving Campbell, I've never been away from him for that long. I'm sure the title of this post has you wondering what in the world I'm talking about. Well you can read all about it HERE. It starts on page 5 and continues on to page 23. It's a pretty interesting story. I know some have heard Cooper and I tell the story before, but it's still fun to read the whole article. I find myself reading it a few times a year.

Even though the past two years have been a whirlwind, I have been so blessed. I married a great man who is an amazing husband and a loving father. I will say, never in a million years did I ever believe I would be married by 22 and have two kids by 25. I know it's all part of God's plan and for that I am very grateful! Here is to many more years of happiness! Love you, Coop!

Trip to the Delta

This past weekend Campbell and I took a trip to the Delta. We had a great time. Mom and I went through all my old smocked dresses that she and Granny made for me. Lets just say Baby Girl could survive the first few years without me having to buy anything smocked! However, I have learned to smock, so BG will have more than enough clothes!

I know I have neglected to the blogging world lately... sorry to those few that actually keep up with this thing. I have got to get better! I have been sewing a lot lately, well starting lots of projects and trying to finish them. My Mother's Day gift was a Baby Lock sewing machine! I love it, it does everything except monogramming! Campbell has got plenty of shorts, t's, and jon jons to last him through the summer. Like I said earlier, I've started smocking for BG. So far, I've completed two day gowns. We are going to the beach next weekend so I'm hoping I'll get some more completed. Enjoy the pictures below.. If you can't tell, I have a ham on my hands! He is so funny these days.. Next post will be updates on baby and Campbell.