Weeks 30 & 31... Visitors Visitors!
November 10 - November 23, 2008

Mom and I had a very busy two weeks! Grandma and Papaw came to visit Wednesday. Mom wanted to go shopping at the outlets in Sevierville, so Grandma and Papaw came down to go with Mom. Wednesday night we just played at home and watched a movie. Thursday, we left for the outlets, and mommy found some really good deals on the things she needed.

Friday, aunt Kathryn, Sara, Kyle, and Devon Pockrus came to visit me. They were on their way to Charlotte, North Carolina, but got to stay with me for about four hours! Devon and I had so much fun playing together. Also, Cindy Hooven came and stayed about three hours with me too, and my great-Uncle Gary, Aunt-Nan, and Cousin Garrett came to see me too! I had so many visitors. Everyone loves to come see what I'm doing new.

Saturday, after service, Aunt Stephanie came to baby-sit me. Mommy and Daddy had to take pictures at a wedding in Knoxville. We had so much fun. It was the first time she's baby-sat me all day long!

Daddy bought this outfit for me before I was born. Before he knew if I would be a boy or girl even!

Aunt Kathryn, Sara, Kyle, and Devon got back to our house late late Saturday night and spent the night. We got to spend more time together Sunday morning. In the morning, Devon and I watched baby Einstein. It was great!

After the meeting, we had to help feed the speaker. Daddy made sweet potato casserole that was a big hit! Then finally, we got to go home to rest. I was super grumpy though, so Mom and Dad didn't get much rest.

Monday, we went to pick up our friends Daniella, Lilly, and Emma Koontz. They were visiting Gatlinburg from Florida. Mommy was so excited to see them again; it had been two years since she had seen them last, and we haven't gotten to see Emma yet at all!

They came to spend the night with us, and we had so much fun. I loved playing with both Lillian and Emma. I'm getting really good at playing. In fact, Lilly even taught me how to crawl!
Oh, did I mention I gave my first kiss to a girl besides Mommy? and YES, Mommy got that on film too.Tuesday, Mommy and Daniella got in a picture taking mood, and took all sorts of photos with crazy eyelashes Mommy found. They also took my 7 month photos. They were both photo crazy! They didn't have much time though because Daniella's parents were coming to pick them up, and Mommy had to help Daddy finish supper.

Daniella's family finally arrived and after dinner we watched Mommy's favorite movie of all time: Newsies! It was my first time watching it.

Mommy was so sad to see them leave, and I was too. I'll miss Lillian and Emma so much! I can't wait till they come visit in 2 years again.

The next few days, Mommy and I worked on recovering from all the company, but Saturday we got ready to go to Grandma and Papaw's. We went to visit Mommy's home congregation. It was my first time visiting and everyone was so happy to see me! I even got to see a whole bunch of my cousins. I'm one month older than one of them too!

After the meeting, we went to eat with Megan, Nathan, Karen, Mike, Chelsea, and Camron. They are Mommy's second family. Mommy and Megan grew up together. I hope that I will have a good friend to grow up with like that! I have a feeling with all the friends I've already made, that I will have one.

Goodness... See what a busy life I have!

Weeks 28 & 29 - Bathing Beauty
October 27 - November 9, 2008

Mommy and I had a very good couple of weeks. We got to get work done at home! Mommy had so many photos to edit with all the family and wedding photos, so I've been trying to keep my self occupied. I've really started talking now and can say "Mama", "Bye","Hi", and "Papa".

Mom did have a few minutes to take more photos of me. This was after a nice cozy bath. I get to take baths by myself in the big tub sometimes now. I love playing with toys in the bathtub. If I've been fussy, I always calm down when I get to take a bath. I'm pretty steady, but sometime if I'm reaching for one of my toys, I get off balance and Mommy has to catch me.

Mommy bought me this truck, and Daddy found the perfect use for it! I love riding around in it.
This laundry basket is a lot of fun too.

All and all, it was a pretty uneventful two weeks.

Weeks 26 & 27... Pumpkin Pie is calling my Name!
October 13 - October 26th, 2008

Oh it's been so long since Mommy wrote about what I've been doing! She's been busy this fall taking care of me, and she's had lots of photos to take! She says to catch up the next few posts may be a little shorter than usual. What! Mom, you have to tell everyone what I've been doing!

After the assembly, Mom decided that we should stay at Grandma and Papaws for an extra night or two. Daddy stayed with us Sunday night, but Monday night it was just us. Mommy helped Papaw cut the lawn, and while Grandma was inside watching me, I said "Mama" for the first time! Grandma couldn't believe it! I also wouldn't stop whining until she put me in front of the door so that I could see outside.

Mommy got so excited when Grandma told her, but she was sad because she didn't hear it. I let her hear it later that day though. She jumped for joy!

Tuesday, we went and visited Great-Nana one last time, and Papaw took us to Morristown to meet Daddy. We had fun but missed Daddy so much!
Mom bought this pumpkin to made Daddy pumpkin pie. He's been begging! Before we cut it up and cooked, Mommy took my sixth month photos with it. It was still warm outside, but she dressed me like it was a cool fall day anyways. After we made these photos, we went right in and cut up the pumpkin. Daddy was so happy. He said it was the best pie ever, and I got to help! I love making Daddy happy.

On the first weekend, Mommy left me all alone with Daddy Sunday night. She went to take some Engagement Photos. I didn't feel very good, so Daddy rocked me for a whole hour! I was back to playing by the time Mommy got home; daddy took very good care of me.
During this two weeks, we also went to the Smokey Mountains! Mommy was sad because it seems like we never get to spend much time just the three of us, so he surprised Mommy by taking a day off work! We drove up through Townsend like we always do, and even took a short hike in the Mountain. Mommy was carrying me on her back, so we didn't make it far. She said she was so out of shape... Daddy said he was too! We stopped by a stream and played a little while before heading back down. That was much easier!

We also had circuit overseer, so Daddy had his Servant meeting Friday. After his meeting, we left for Alabama; Mommy had more photos to take. Also, I started scooting to things today! It was a very exciting two weeks. Saying Mama and scooting!

Saturday I got to play with Nana, Aunt Kathryn and Papa B while Mommy and Daddy were off taking photos of the Calhoun family. We had a big time. I was sad we had to leave so early Sunday to get back for the Circuit Overseer.