FINALLY!!!

I am finally updating!! It has been too long. I have been side tracked with my road trip to Arkansas and Louisiana and before that I was busy planning my trip!

It has been longer than I thought since I updated! Barnes was two months old last week and had his two month check-up today.

Since I last posted LJ and I got to go to the Ark v. SC game together. We are fortunate enough to have LJ's mom in driving distance and she came down to keep Barnes. It was a long day away - too long! We tailgated and went to the football game and not only did we loose but I was so ready to get home when it was over. Waiting in traffic was torture.

LJ and I at the SC game.

LJ went to the South Carolina v. Florida game while Barnes and I hung out at home. We spent our first night by ourselves - it was pretty uneventful. Saturday we drove to Spartanburg to visit my cousin David and his family so they could meet Barnes. We had a great visit - wish we could see them more frequently but we all seem to stay so busy.

Libby and Barnes

Emily and Barnes

Mom flew in Saturday night while LJ was in Florida. We started getting ready for our trip to Arkansas on Sunday and left early Monday morning. Mom and I left with Barnes early Monday and arrived LATE Monday night. Barnes did great! He slept when we drove and ate when we stopped. Unfortunately we ran into a lot of rain which slowed us down. Once we got to Arkansas we stayed busy. We had visits from my Aunt Liz and many of my mother's friends. We took Barnes to his first dinner out - he went to Outback and one of our favorite Mexican resturants.


In the car on our way...

Barnes with GiGi and Theresa

Barnes with Diane

While we were at home in Arkansas, I got to visit with my best friend Britani and meet her newest addition, Avery. Avery was born just a few weeks before Barnes. It was so much fun to be pregnant together. Britani already has 2 boys and has been my "go to" for all baby boy questions! Barnes and Avery had their first date - we took them to On the Border and then they got to hang out while Britani and I visited.


Barnes and Avery

We had such a great time visiting with Mom and Dad and seeing all of our friends and family in Arkansas. Barnes had a lot of firsts that week.

1. First road trip to Arkansas
2. Frist dinner out to a restaurant
3. First time to church
4. First time to sleep in the same room with mom (he has always been in his own room)


On Tuesday before Thanksgiving Barnes and I headed to Shreveport to pick up daddy at the airport. We hadn't seen him in over a week and we couldn't wait to see him! We got there an hour early!

Photos and stories from Thanksgiving and meeting Parker to come....

What a week!

Well, I should have posted sooner. Somehow we stay pretty busy! On Tuesday, Barnes and I hitched a ride with LJ to Charleson. LJ had some work to do and dropped us off at the Riverfront Park in Mt. Pleasant. We walked out on the pier and just enjoyed the beautiful weather. LJ and I ate at Taco Boy - I love sitting outside to eat when the weather is so nice.



Barnes was a month old last Wednesday! I can't believe it. He is growing so fast and getting so long. I think he is about 10lbs. We don't go back to the doctor until the end of November for his 2 month check-up and shots. He is still in newborn clothes but he has a few 0-3 month outfits that fit. He still seems to be sleeping quite a bit and does great during the night. Even though he gets up every 3 to 4 hours on average he goes right back to sleep. We started swaddling him a few weeks ago using the "miracle swaddle" blanket and it seems to help him sleep and it has helped him adjust to his crib. He is still hates to wait to eat! He gets very impatient. He seems to enjoy getting a bath - we should bathe him everyday because he likes to wet through his clothes. We usually go through 2 sets of PJs every night! I am looking for advice from all the moms who have boys!



Last Thursday my Aunt Martha and Uncle Mel stopped by to meet Barnes on their way home to Arkansas. I can't believe I don't have any photos of them with Barnes. I am really trying to remember to take more photos! We had such a nice time catching up and visiting. We don't get to see each other very often.

Thursday evening our friend, Jeanette, flew in to visit! Jeanette stayed with us and helped with Barnes and ran errands for us. Jeanette and I put together a few appetizers and punch and were able to get several of our college friends together on Friday! Laura drove down from Greenville, Megan came over, and Amy brought the girls. I don't think Laura had seen Amy in about 6 years! It was so much fun for all of us together and catch up. We missed having Karla there but she was able to drive up on Sunday for brunch - unfortunately she missed visiting with Amy.







Friday night the girls went to dinner. LJ and Barnes hung out at the house and I was able to catch up with the girls. I think this was the first time I went out to do more than just run an errand. And Saturday I went to tailgate before the game with everyone. We left Barnes with a friend at home. It was the first time we actually got out together to do something. I think we ran out to get take out when my parents were here but we were only gone for like 30 min. It was fun to see everyone and have some adult time.




Sunday the girls went to brunch - so glad Karla got to come up and meet Barnes. It was so much fun! I am so glad I got to spend so much time with the girls - it was great to catch up. We always pick up where we left off. Thanks LJ for hanging with
Barnes so I could spend time with the girls! What a great husband! We are both still getting out and doing things which I think has been great for both of us!