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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Meet the Family

After our vacation at the beach with the Coles, Hardy and I visited my parents in Brandon for a week. Kyle had to attend our national conference with Crusade in Fort Collins, Colorado and was gone for ten days. We definitely missed him, but it was the perfect opportunity for Hardy to meet all of my extended family and friends. I probably have not spent that much time by myself with my parents since I was in college. It was so nice to be home and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a very relaxing week and I am so thankful that my parents were able to spend that time with Hardy while he is still a baby. We also took a day trip to Petal, MS and Hardy met my Granny and several of my aunts and great aunts. My Granny has frontal lobe dimentia and her memory is slowly failing her. It saddens my heart so much because she used to be so full of personality and she has now become rather quite. I am incredibly grateful that she got to meet Hardy and spend some time with him. I know that he will most likely never know my sweet Granny, but it is a memory that I cherish forever. Thanks Nana and Poppa for hosting us! It was a delightful week!

Catching a nap with Poppa

Aunt Mary and Hardy

Aunt Betty Lynn, Me, and Hardy


Nana, Aunt Betty Lynn, Aunt Mary, and Hardy

Cousin Ginger and Hardy

Uncle R.E. and Hardy

My Great Uncle Les and Hardy

Me, Granny, Nana, and Hardy

Great Uncle Les and Great Aunt Janie

Great Aunt Noilette and Hardy

Granny and Hardy


Cousin Cindy and Hardy

Mrs. Holly and Hardy


Cousin Tracy and Hardy

Meredith and Hardy

Meredith, Me, Hardy, and Mia

Mia checking out Hardy

Valerie, Me, and Hardy

Friday, July 29, 2011

EIGHT WEEKS OLD



Eight Week Stats
Weight: 11 lbs. 9 oz.
Height: 23 1/2 inches
Diaper Size: Size 1
Clothes Size: Size 0 to 3 months--Hardy has
started to outgrow some of his clothes already!
What Hardy Likes: The mobile above his swing.
He just started noticing it this week. He also loves
a ceiling fan...this can provide endless entertainment!
What Hardy Dislikes: Hardy is all about having
a conversation, but he does not like it when
you stop talking to him. He is quite a socializer!
Best Moment of the Week: Hardy moved upstairs
to his crib and he loves it! He spent his first night in
his crib on Tuesday and slept really well.







Sunday, July 24, 2011

Beach Baby Hardy

As always, we had a wonderful family vacation with the Coles at Blue Mountain Beach. This was Hardy's first beach trip, and although he never saw the ocean, he definitely enjoyed the trip. I think it was mostly from all the love and attention he received from his grandparents and aunts! I was a little nervous traveling 9 hours with a 5 week old, but Hardy did really well. We drove to my parents house in Brandon and stayed the night to break up the drive, and then drove to Blue Mountain the next day. Hardy slept most of the time and we had to stop twice to feed him. As long as the car was moving he was a happy camper. As you will see in the pictures, we mostly played dress up with Hardy every day. Nana had fully outfitted Hardy with a beach wardrobe! I think he makes for a pretty cute beach baby! I look forward to next year when he will be able to play in the sand! Thank you Coles for a fantastic week at the beach!

Dinner at Bayou Bill's

All the Family


Love this sweet outfit from CC!



Mr. Dane and Hardy


Daddy and Hardy...so sweet!


CC and Hardy


My two favorite men!

Birthday Family Pic!



Me and my precious Hardy

My 29th Birthday at Louis Louis


Daddy and Hardy were both tired of shopping!




How cute is that face!?!

Enjoying a moment with my little man!


Bath time: CC got him an adorable
shark bath robe



Cutest thing I have ever seen!

The Cole Family attending the
final Harry Potter film

Of course, we had to take the traditional
white family photos! A big rain storm
caused us to settle for the balcony.


All the ladies and Hardy

The Boys

Daddy and his baby boy




Mommy and Hardy

Aunt Nay Nay and Hardy


Hardy with his grandparents!