First trip away!

Ash had a dental conference in Orlando last weekend, so he took me and we left Charlie here under the care of the grandparents. After typing up a 6 page booklet, I hoped they could somehow keep my son alive for 3 days. I will say this, after almost 3 days of breakfasts in bed, visits to the spa, shopping excursions, and fancy dinners,,,,I could have stayed a bit longer! I actually never called once! I only texted once or twice! Thats pretty good for a first time mom! I was quickly reminded of reality first thing monday morning with Charlie crying:) There was nothing like that moment of seeing him for the first time after 3 days,,,his eyes got so big and he grinned from ear to ear!

Here we are eating at Vito's, I had my hair done earlier (not sure I was a fan of the waves, but whatever), and then off to downtown Disney to see Cirque De Solei. Awesome show and trip!

Here are some pictures from my first Mothers Day that was wonderful! Ash took us to Stoney River for lunch because he knows I am obsessed with their rolls! Later that night we had dinner with mom and dad, Travis and Kelly.

Charlie lately has been loving his toes,,sure wish he would love his bottle!

Nice basketball form,,,wouldnt you say? Next person to see Coach Spann let him know:)

PLaying with daddy,,,we are lately obsessed with Spider Solitare :)

Charlie and Popper making funny faces,,,like the blind leading the blind here folks:)

Birthday dinner for mommy!

Rain Rain go away!!

Here is Charlie playing with his toys..

and food...rice cake anyone?

Leslie (BFF EVA!) came to visit for the weekend! So much fun! Movies, cupcakes, J. Alexanders, New Moon, walks,shopping,,what more could you ask?

So its a good thing Leslie came two weekends ago, cause Nashville was bombarded with rain last weekend! So many landmarks were affected by the water,,,and two of my favorites--Target and Dunkin Donuts were under water!!! :) The water got about 15 feet from our house as you can see, and Ash had to swim out to the boat a couple of times to check on it. It got to about his shoulders! What a crazy weekend!

Some news,,,

We had a great visit with Palmer and Lainey Hope when they came down for the spring break. Bennett was sick that whole time so we did not get to play with him that week. Lainey loves to hold Charlie,,,as you can see,,,

She also loves desserts,,a girl after my own heart!

The kids love to throw rocks in the creek,,I cant believe Palmer will be 8 in October!

Charlie loves his Aunt Kimmy!

So, this was his face when I told him the news that he was going to be a big brother in November! Thats right---I am almost 10 weeks along--CRAZY!

Four generations of Clayton men!

First Easter

We had a great week getting ready for Charlie's first Easter! The days leading up to Sunday were filled with lots and lots of playing,,,and mommy making funny faces and noises,,,

I think mommy is so funny! (i may be the only one!)

Now let me figure this ring out,,,

Happy Easter! Mommy got me these rabbit ears that daddy would not let me wear to church, so this is all you get folks!

Uncle Whit and Aunt Ali came for the day...

Just resting outside with mommy after a long weekend! At least my mouth is not open in every picture! (Unless mommy did some editing..)

Coming soon,,,,another visit from Palmer and Lainey Hope this week! More pics to follow!

More family fun...

Good morning! Want to meet my puppy?

Let me fix your hair...

my partner in crime...


Bennett: I have these people wrapped...watch and learn my friend...


Lainey Hope brought us Mickey Mouse ears...


Who does cousin Palmer remind you of..maybe Uncle Randy?

Aunt Kelly playing Monopoly with Palmer...does he not know she is an accountant?

Now I know where my mouth being wide open comes from:)

I am one of the little rascals,,,

Family time!

Here are some pics from last weekend. Charlie and Bennett are best buddies!

This is how he looks first thing in the morning,,,after I sit him up of course~

Look at these legs,,,cant you just bite them!

Aunt Carol came to visit from Memphis!

Randy, Kim, Palmer, and Lainey Hope stopped by on their way to Disneyland!

I just love my Gran!