5 months and counting

James is now 5-months-old! As soon as I had James, everyone told me "time goes by so fast!" I politely nodded my head like "yeah yeah, it always does." But it really does. I'm talking lightning speed. He will be walking before I know it. It is so crazy! Where did my little baby go? 

James is the sweetest little boy, and I am not just saying that because I am his mother! He loves to smile and laugh, and he is constantly putting things into his mouth- especially his feet. 

He is now eating pureed avocados, green beans, rice cereal, and baby oatmeal. He has gotten the hang of eating from a spoon (like yesterday), and it is so fun to watch him gobble the stuff up! He is a little piggy!

He is also starting to sit up with the assistance of the "boppy pillow." If I hold him up by himself, he can sit up for a few seconds! He also loves to get in his "Johnny- Jump- Up" toy that hangs in the doorway. He just bounces along, and it is so cute to watch him smile and jump at the same time. 

He is such a joy, and I honestly can't remember what life was like without him. He makes my heart so full! (I am getting teary-eyed just typing this.)

Of course we had to show off our Ole Miss gear for the week leading up the to Ole Miss vs. Alabama game or aka Bama Hate Week. 

Snapchat released some new features where you can adjust your image/video. Ryan had a little fun with James! hahaha He looks like Benjamin Button. 

Our wonderful friends in Atlanta threw James a "Sip and See" party before we all got together to watch the beatdown that was the Ole Miss vs. Alabama game. It was so thoughtful of them to do that for us, and I loved seeing everyone! 

Meg and new baby Wynn 

Morgan and Lucas showing off his upside down trick

James got lots of fun toys

James and Brittany! So cute!

Lucas, Morgan, myself, and James

Showing off our babes

Loves these girls! Pictured from left to right: Brittany, Baby Lucas, Morgan, myself, Baby James, Baby Wynn, Meg, and Jordan. 

Getting ready for the Ole Miss game!

Before we left Atlanta, we got to meet up with Scotty and Bailey Ward for lunch at The Varsity. I just love this picture of James and his Varsity hat! He is so dang cute! 

Bailey is a natural! 

He is a little wiggle worm :) 

Until next time guys! Hotty toddy! 

P.S. I have a bunch of cute videos, but I can't figure out how to make them work on here. If anyone knows how, feel free to share the knowledge! 

From the Mountains to the Beach to the Bayou

I have been a slacker with blogging, so I apologize. We have a lot to catch-up on! Phew! We have been pretty busy with my job starting back, having tons of wonderful help from the grandmothers, and traveling all over the place. I think the pictures tell the story best:

Random pictures of James being a cute, little stinker

He likes to play with his tongue

Hey Mom!

Ryan reading to James

James and his beautiful Mia! 

We decided to not take James to the "Mother's Day Out" program here because we are softies. While we looked for someone to come and keep James, Cindy and my mom both came to help us out. It was a huge blessing, and James loved it!  

Growing like a weed!

Can you tell I am obsessed? My phone is now literally full of James pictures. 

James at his 4 month check-up. Can you tell he loves his feet?

My mom was able to go with us for the check-up, and it was so nice to have her there. James was also a trooper for his shots; he only cried at the last minute when he felt the medicine. 

He is such a sweet, sweet baby

James is saying "Who me?"

James and his hard-working Gigi! They are so cute!

He loves his bath time

We were able to have a night out on the town, and it was so much fun!

Mia and James

James loves his Sophie giraffe

Showing off his new trick 

Ryan's parents bought a beautiful mountain house in the mountains of North Georgia in Morganton. We went there to check it out and also to surprise Cindy for her birthday! It was wonderful to see everyone, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Here are some pictures from the deck overlooking the mountains:

Sunset

Sunrise. It feels like you are up in the trees.

James approves 

Beautiful Keen family missing Ben

Happy birthday Cindy/Mia!

Not really sure what is going on here, but I am sure Ryan is acting crazy

Beautiful deck overlooking the mountains 

hahaha James wasn't ready. #reallife

That's more like it. James loves his Aunt MaryAnn so much. 

We then drove from North Georgia to Blue Mountain Beach, Florida to meet my parents at the beach. 

James is happy to be out of the car and his carseat

Ryan had a blast fishing. 

I had a blast getting a tan. 

My dad and Ryan rented a kayak to fish. Ryan saw a HUGE sea turtle, a stingray, sharks, and tons of colorful fish. He also caught tons of bate fish, a "lady-finger" fish, and a small shark which was swimming way to close to the shore. 

Beach baby

It was so nice going to the beach with my parents because they made sure that we had lots of fun while they took care of James. It was a definite vacation, and it was so nice to be back at the beach. 

Lounging. It's a rough life. 

James turned twenty-weeks-old while we were at the beach, so he had to show off his swimwear, naturally. 

James and his Gigi on the balcony 

Balcony selfie 

Here is the shark that Ryan caught... 

I don't think I could have picked that thing up

Pappy, James, and Ryan

Obligatory beach family photo 

We then traveled to Monroe, Louisiana a.k.a. "Funroe" sans James for the beautiful wedding of Aaron and Lauren De Witt. This was our first time without James overnight. It was nice to just be a couple again, but we sure did miss our little boy.  

The wedding and reception were just gorgeous

We got to see a few of our friends that went to medical school with Ryan in St. Maarten. It was so nice to all get together again! 

Such a fun night

Then, we finally made it back home safe and sound to North Augusta, SC. 

"No more pictures, please!"

Not sure if the video works, but James loves his "Johnny-Jump-Up." He hasn't quite got the bouncing thing figured out yet, but he is so close! 

That's all for now folks!