Happy Birthday Mary Colman!

On Saturday, we went to Mary Colman Smith's 2nd Birthday party. Mary Colman is the precious daughter of our friends, Cali and Colman. Cali had the "bee" theme going on and boy let me tell you....It was ADORABLE! She really did an amazing job with the decorations. She and Leigh Anne should go into the party planning business! Colman grilled burgers and we all had the best time.

Mary Colman enjoying her party.
Mary Colman and "Tesie", Cali's mom



Mary Colman LOVED hearing everyone sing "Happy Birthday" to her. She even joined in and was very loud and I must say, she is a rally good singer!

Banks could not resist the swing, even if it was PINK!

Cody and Bryan
Lauren and Cody, who are expecting a baby in November. Who Hoo!!!!
Erin and Kelly

My New Swing

Banks enjoyed the swings at The Tot Lot so much, we got him a swing for our porch. He really enjoys it and we love to see his little face light up when he is in it. What a cutie!

Celebrating the BIG test being...OVER!

Last night, my parents treated Bryan and me to a wonderful dinner at Highlands to celebrate Bryan passing his boards. I am so proud of Bryan for officially being a Board Certified Radiologist now! He worked and studied SO hard for the past 6 months. I can not tell you how many countless hours he has logged downstairs reading and studying images in preparation for this exam. All of his hard work paid off and he passed (as I knew he would). Thanks so much Mama and Daddy for the amazing dinner!

Highlands always has the most beautiful fresh flower arrangements in the window. I always look forward to this part of the evening...not to mention the meal that will follow.

Congratulations Bryan! I am so proud of you!

More Memorial Weekend Fun

Tara and Robby recently purchased a beautiful condo at Lake Martin, which has a terrific view of the lake and a very cool pool. We went to visit on Sunday and just hung by the pool with all of the kids. Again, Banks loved being in the water and watching Noah, Nic, and Peggy play in the pool.

Noah bolted for the slide the minute we arrived!

Robby and Nate pretty much did this all afternoon.....

Peggy

Noah

Nic

Whitney, Me, and Tara

Thank you Tara and Robby for inviting us! We had a blast and can't wait to do it again.

Trying Something New

On Saturday, we decided to do 2 new activities with Banks: Swinging in the Park and the Pool. We went to the park in the morning and Banks LOVED the swings. He started laughing out loud and was shrieking with joy! It was oh so cute. He was a very happy boy for about 30 minutes.

After lunch and a nap, headed to the Pool. Again, Banks was SO happy! He loved it. He enjoyed splashing and kicking his little legs in the water. We did not stay too long since we were afraid of him getting a sunburn. It is great to know that we have some easy and free activities here that our little baby loves!

He was very serious about checking out the gadgets on his float.

I am SO happy Mom and Dad!!!!!

6 Months Old

Banks is 6 months old now and I can not tell you what a joy this little Sir is to Bryan and me. We had his appointment on Wednesday and he is a growing boy. Banks weighs 17 pounds, 6 ounces (75%) and is 28" long (90%).

Banks' End of the Year Celebration

Banks' school held their annual End of the Year Celebration on Friday afternoon. Bryan was not able to attend, as he was STILL waiting on the results of his Board Exam (which he PASSED!!!). He called during the parade to tell me the good news. It was very appropriate since Banks' class was coming by, music playing and all when I got the call from Bryan.

Banks and his friend Tripp, riding in the parade.

Rebekah and Tripp

Mary Beth and Thomas

Mrs. Jeanie and Banks

Friday was also Mrs. Jeanie's Birthday and the children made this poster for her. Is this not the sweetest gift for her?

Little Delmar

Well they say that every woman needs a little girl to dress and so I guess that means every man needs a little boy to dress...??? That is the case with my Dad and his boys. For any of you that know my dad you know that he is usually pretty dressed up and always heavily starched! So it comes to no surprise that he is on the lookout for crisp shirts for the boys. Here is a photo taken of my parents at my Mom's birthday party. If you could see my more, you would see that Daddy has on Khakis and a belt. So when he found this shirt for Jack, well, let's just say he was beaming!

Sweet Jack wore it at his end of the year program at school. I HATE that I missed it but he looks so cute. He calls the belt his "big boy belt". Needless to say, my Daddy was very proud of Jack and very happy to see his attire!