Weekend Visitors

Over the weekend, Clinton had two very special visitors...Bebe and Pop. Grandparents are so special and I'm excited my parents now have the opportunity to experience that. I have very fond memories of my grandparents and still get excited about seeing them. No one ever makes you feel as loved and special as grandparents do. Clinton got all kinds of loving this weekend.

While his grandparents were here, Clinton went on his very first hike in the woods and took his very first Civil War tour (something all true Southerners do). The hike was close to 4 miles, and Clinton only cried at the beginning. A bottle and half later, he was ready to go and we were back on the trail. Mother carried him in the Baby Bjorn most of the way, and then Dad carried him the rest. The Civil War tour was neat. There's a plantation in Franklin that was turned into a hospital following the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Beside it is a cemetery where many of the Confederate soldiers were eventually buried. It was quite amazing to see how many young men sacrificed their life...and at such a young age. It made me feel as if I'm not contributing enough to this world or standing strongly enough for the things I believe in. It's definitely got me thinking...

Clinton also got lots of attention and was held for four days straight....once again, thanks to everyone who spoils my son and then leaves me all alone with a child who wants constant attention. :-) Just kidding, he has been fine...he loves to watch music videos on TV, so when I really need to work I sometimes resort to that. Something about music really makes Clinton happy.

Below are some pictures from our fabulous weekend!

Clinton sticking his tongue out at Bebe.


Clinton and Pop standing in front of some Civil War bullet holes.


Clinton all pooped out after his company left yesterday.

Gettin' my groove back...

As of this morning, Mommy is back on a diet. For the last several months, I have put aside my neurotic obsession with my weight in order to provide a healthy home for my baby. The past couple of months it has felt like I've been losing a lot of weight, because I had the baby and walked out of the hospital nearly 20 pounds lighter. However, I gained almost forty pounds and until recently wasn't really capable of exercise...so I've still got some work to do. We're going to the beach at the end of next month...seeing as I already have to deal with all the comments about by beautiful porcelain skin blinding everyone, I'd like to at least have a decent shape. Now I will say, tugging around a 500 lb. car seat has kept my arms quite tone...so that will not be the focus area. No, my problem is a little too much junk in the trunk...and a flabby tummy...but I'm not really sure how you get rid of skin that has been stretched out. I'd be happy to hear any suggestions. This weekend I went and got a jogger stroller. Since Clinton helped me put the weight on, he's going to help me take it off. Today we began our work out. We took a 1 1/2 hour walk/run...heavy on the walk. We were both pooped when it was over...even though one of us took a nap during most it. Below are some pictures of us at Omikoshi last night (my last good meal!) and today after our work out.

Hope everyone is doing well! Love to all--Courtney

Mommy and Clinton getting ready for a yummy dinner. Clinton was so well behaved during dinner...but what else can you expect from the perfect baby?

All pooped out...but loving the new stroller.

Mommy's little angel...

Yesterday was Easter Sunday and Clinton had another perfect Sunday in church. He was greatly admired by the family in the row behind us who praised us for such a beautiful and well-behaved baby. What can I say? We done good. Of course, we selected another perfect outfit for the very special day. We're already looking forward to next year when he might be able to hunt Easter eggs.

Today we went to the doctor for our 2 month check up. Clinton weighed in at 12 lbs., 2 oz. and measured 24 inches long. His weight was only in the 65th percentile but his length was in the 80th percentile...so he's pretty long and slender compared to other babies. Everything appeared to be good except a small problem with his little private area. We're going to go see a pediatric urologist sometime in the next week. It's either a hernia or excess fluid. A hernia will require surgery in the near future, but it is a minimally invasive procedure. The fluid could require an operation but not for some time. We'll keep everyone posted. Clinton also got four shots today. I had to tap into my mommy super powers to hold it all together as he cried and shrieked. I couldn't wait until they finished so I could take him back and get him clamed down. Our baby is normally just so laid back, it's hard to see him all stressed and unhappy.

He's been a little more tired and fussy today, but I happened to catch some shots of his beautiful smile during play time. Hope you enjoy the pics. And thanks for all the birthday wishes...it's been a blessed and busy birthday! Love to all.

The perfect Easter outfit.



Play time with Mommy. He's going be able to charm the ladies with that smile...just like his Daddy.

Two Peas in a Pod...

Today Clinton is 8 weeks old...and becomes more adorable everyday. One of my favorite parts of each day is picking out his adorable little outfits. Today he got to wear his flannel shirt coat...which makes him look a little chunkier than he is. We spent most of today running errands...the jewelry store, the cell phone store, Target (we never leave the house without going to Target), and an antique mall I found today. Clinton naps from around noon until about 5, so errands are usually pretty easy if I can fit them into that time frame...he loves to sleep in his car seat. Below are some pictures we took this afternoon of little Clinton with his best bud, Gracie Mae. I'm still trying to catch one of his beautiful huge laughing smiles on camera...as soon as I get one, I'll post it. Hope everyone is doing well. Love to all.

Mommy & Daddy attempt Easter pictures...

Rodney and I decided to use our fancy new camera to do Clinton's Easter pictures ourselves. Of course, we believe they would be perfect no matter what because our subject was so adorable. However, our tulips made the perfect little backdrop and mother sent my Easter basket for Clinton to use. Thanks to Samantha for yet another perfect outfit!