Someone is walking

It was race weekend this weekend, so Jacob was in Charlotte! Mimi came to visit Crawford and I and we had a great visit! We went to Old Salem to walk around and take a few pictures. The weather was beautiful and Crawford felt like doing a little walking! He is still a little shaky and only takes about 5 steps at a time but he is getting the hang of it!

If you know Jacob you know he wears a hat all of the time. Well I guess Crawford has picked up on it. Our friend Tyler gave him a Boston Hat for his birthday and he loves it. He picks it up and puts it on all by himself. It's so cute.

Crawford's appetite has really picked up these days. He is eating much a better variety than he used to. Still not to excited about veggies but we tricked him this weekend by putting it in his bread. We made Spinach Corn Bread (Thanks Maggie!!) He loves bread and he had no idea that the spinach was there. He loved it! He also had a Turkey Dog this weekend for the first time! I have been trying to get him to eat one(probably not the healthiest choice of foods) but I am trying to come up with new things. He usually just looks at it and then tosses it on the floor but he decided to eat it and actually loved it.

Below are a few pictures from Saturday!

You caught me Mommy!
Not sure what he was up to but he was surprised to see me!

He's Walking

Dixie Classic Fair

We took Crawford to the Fair. He had a good time people watching! He just takes it all in. Of Course my camera went dead 5 minutes into the fair so I do not have too many pictures. Luckily Grammy had her camera!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Mommy and Crawford in front of the Camel

Family Picture at the Fair

Ashely and her mom were at the fair as well. We were so glad we ran into them! Crawford just had Ice Cream.

Grammy and Poppy

Visit with Conrad and Mallory

I could not help but post this adorable picture of Crawford with Conrad and Mallory. They came to cookout with us last Saturday and I had to show them Crawford's cute Halloween Costume(Thanks Kirsten for letting us borrow it).

Sleeping with Book

Some kids might want to cling to their blanket or stuffed animal, tonight Crawford would NOT let go of his book. While I was rocking him he wanted to hold the book. Once he fell asleep I tried to take the book out of his hands but he woke up. So I put him to bed with his book.

A Great Relaxing (well sort of) Weekend

This was our first weekend where we did not have a million things planned. Just a few things. And let me tell you it felt great!!! Our first Saturday in forever that we were kind of home well not really but it felt more like it than it has in a while. Jacob went to Charlotte for the morning to do his Nascar Experience Crawford and I gave him for Christmas. He loved it and I am so glad! Crawford and I went to Gymboree Gym and Learn and had a blast! Ok. I know it sounds like we were really not even home but we were in the afternoon. I have been wanting to do something with Crawford on Saturday's so that I can see how he interacts with other children and have some Mommy time with him. Since I work, sometimes it's hard to squeeze fun time in with him after dinner and before bath and bedtime. Being able to take him to Gymboree was so much fun and worth it! He did so good and I am proud to report that he did not steal one toy or push any kids. :-) Sometimes when I pick him up from school he is taking a kids toy away or bopping them on the head! I am thinking he is paying them back for something they did earlier in the day and that my child is not a bully! Saturday was Ryan's 30th birthday, so we made him a sign and went to visit him at the fire station.
I hope to finish Crawford's 1 Year post this week.

Below are some pictures from the weekend!

Crawford playing with his Leap Frog Fridge Toy that we all love. This gives us time to fix dinner.

These pictures are not that clear. It was hard trying to take pictures and make sure he didn't fall. He loved this thing. They would all line up together and push. It would roll and they would have to walk be hind it.

Crawford was pushing so hard all of the kids were falling but he was keeping up with it. After we had moved on the next activity he was screaming to go back to this. So I took him b/c everyone was looking at me. We will have to work on this!

Notice how he is the only one playing with it. Crawford loves balls. So he was amazed by these. Once again the rest of the class was at another activity!

Puppet Time
This picture is very dark but I had to share. I was so shocked that Crawford crawled up and sat with the instructor. I was again a little nervous of what he would do. I was picturing him grabbing the puppet from her hand but he just sat and watched.

Happy 30th Birthday Uncle Ryan! We hope it was a great one!!

Open Mouth Kisses

These days it's hard to turn down any kiss from our sweet little boy! Crawford has learned to kiss and it is adorable. If you tell him to give a kiss, sometimes he will blow you a kiss and other times its an open mouth kiss right on the cheek. I am not sure how and why he decides which one he will give but I will take it any way I can get it.

Pictures from Monday Night.

Bath time consist of me getting soaking wet trying to chase Crawford all over the tub washing him!

He looks so grown up!

Drinking Milk in his Chair.

Pete and Mildred Hinkle

Saturday was the Memorial Service for Pete and Mildred Hinkle. They were Crawford's Great Great Aunt and Uncle! They were the cutest and sweetest couple and I know are loved and missed by many. I could not choose a better time to go than together as they did. They were married 67 years and both died on the same day! Mildred passed away that morning and then Pete. It was like Pete was holding on just for Mildred. It is such a sweet ending to a long life together. We are so glad that they are no longer in pain and we know they are in a better place.

I heard this once at a funeral and loved it.

I wish you enough by Bob Perks

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Goodbye."

For the full story
http://www.bobperks.com/wish.htm