Action Packed Weekend!

As Bryan's big test approaches, Banks and I decided to head to Tallassee for the weekend to let him study, rest, and get some peace and quiet. As usual, we spent most of our time with the Butler Trio...and as always, it was BUSY, very entertaining, and fun.

There was a lot of peek-a-boo playing with Banks....

We played with the train table..

Georgie cleaned the mirrors and windows..

Jack made lunch and fed it to Kitty..

Georgia Anne took her self portrait..

Jack typed on his laptop...

and Daniel typed on his...

We snapped some cute pics of Banks...

The kids rode their cars..

We baked a cake at my parent's house....and enjoyed licking the beaters afterwards..

We went to Georgie's Dance Recital..

Georgia Anne had a "solo" with her friend Emily at the beginning of this number. She is on the left.

Daniel loved on Banks...A LOT!

We made a pot roast for lunch and Banks had his eye on the carrots.....

And he liked them!

Papa got a picture with his boys...

And the weekend would not have been complete without a cruise in the Jeep...

Needless to say, I went to bed at 7:30 on Sunday night and slept 11 hours! It was fun but very tiring.

Banks' School Picture

Here is my little Sir's class picture. Do they not look adorable?!!! I just think these babies are so sweet.

Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Alina, holding Hamby and Ingram, Tripp, Collier, Molly, and Mrs. Jeanie, holding Banks. Not pictured are Thomas and Ava.

Happy Mother's Day to Our Moms

Happy Mother's Day, Maxine. You are so dearly missed.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama. I love you so much!

First Cereal

The past few days, Banks has been very hungry. Dr. Dennis had said to wait until 6 months to start cereal, but we decided that tonight, at 5 and 1/2 months of age, we would try some. I got it mixed and sat it on Banks' high chair while Bryan got the video camera ready. Banks was very interested.....

Still Interested....."hmmm..Mom, what is this.....let me see for myself"

First bite...not so bad....

"Okay, this is NOT formula!" We thought he liked it.

He even smiled while he was fussing! But in the end....

We have a LONG way to go. Only about 6 bites and he told us he was DONE!

Oh well, we will keep trying. He will probably like it more mixed with fruit. We will try that in the next few days.

Laura Katherine's Graduation

Yesterday, we went to see Bryan's Sister, Laura Katherine, graduate from Nursing school from the Mississippi University for Women. This is a wonderful accomplishment for LK and we are so proud of her!

Laura Katherine accepting her diploma

Ricky and Bryan with their baby sister

Proud Daddy

3 Generations of Johnston Men

Weejie and Susan treated us to a yummy dinner at Anthony's in West Point afterwards.

Aunt Laura Katherine and Banks

Laura Katherine got a very nice stethoscope from Weejie and she will be putting it to good use very soon when she starts her job. Congratulations again Elk. We had such a great time!!!!

Finished Patty Cakes

I finally received Banks' Patty Cakes this week. They turned out just right! He was exactly 2 months old when these were taken.

Mama and I decided they would look good above our night stand and I think they are perfect. I love that I will be able to enjoy them everyday and always remember how tiny and precious his hands and feet were.