Florida 2010

We just got home from a wonderful family vacation in St. George's Island, FL! Mom and dad did a great job of getting us this house that had its own pool and very short walk to the beach. The beach was pretty secluded, so it was nice to be able to read without someone pelting you in the head with a football.(this was my experience in panama city) MOm told us it was pretty secluded, and so there was not alot to do. But we rented to some bikes and rode up and down the island, played in the pool, played games (which dad cheated at every time!), and just relaxed! It was such a great week, and I am so thankful we got to spend it with eachother.

Let me warn you,,,I got a new camera before we left and I went a teensy bit overboard with my 353 pictures I took. I just put some of my favorites on here,,,and I apologize to the family if i was obnoxious:)

This was our beautiful home,,,

this was the view from the back porch,,,

this took me like 100 pictures to finally get!

so cute huh?

When Aunt Kelly got there, the boys were completely enamored with her story time! I think most of the adults were too!

I couldnt get enough pics of Trav and Bennett,,,or Ash and Charlie!

Bubbles were fascinating!

We decided to ride our bikes in the sand cause we saw some kids do it. Have you done that before? It is so hard!!! After 20 feet I was like,,,"I'm done!"

My little man..

Grana and Popper on our annual "Spaghetti night"

sweetest picture!!

Thank you for a wonderful week mom and dad!!

We have had a busy few weekends! Three weekends ago we were in Memphis visiting my grandfather, and two weekends ago we went to Atlanta for our sister-in-law Jennifers baby shower. This past weekend Ash was gone playing golf, so Charlie buns and I just stayed home and relaxed!! (well mommy went to see a movie with Kandace,,but that was totally relaxing!)

While in Atlanta, Charlie got to spend time with his doggie cousins, Layla and Huck. He was not sure about them at first, but then giggled everytime Layla came near! Jennifer's mom, Judy, is such a natural grandmother! Charlie just loved her! She will have 2 granddaughters in the next 2 months!

Over the past few months we have been working with Charlie to gain weight and use more muscle. He has visited lots of doctors including a genetics doctor, endocrinologist, and neurologist. So after a series of blood work (which was horrible for Charlie and I ) and some x-rays, they told me he has hypotonia. I think this is sort of common, but it simply means low muscle tone. He doesnt like to put weight on his legs or stand. The doctor said there was nothing I could have done to prevent it, but I can help it with physical therapy. So we will be going twice a week now, and the doctor says he should be caught up in a few months. this is good because I do not want to be carrying 2 kids on each hip!!! I really need Charlie to at least crawl in a few months!!

We ate one night in Atlanta at the Medievel Castle. Such a fun dinner! The cheering crowds would off course make Charlie cry, but after 45 minutes he was ok.:) Get ready for baby Charlton and Jennifer!

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!