Lil' Landshark

Before Hardy was born, I knew one of Kyle's favorite things would be picking out Hardy's Halloween costume. Kyle loves to wear a costume any chance he gets! Kyle's mom actually found this adorable shark costume at Old Navy, and Kyle had the brilliant idea of finding an Ole Miss jersey to make Hardy a landshark, the nickname of the Ole Miss defense. Of course I am biased, but I thought it was pretty cute and Hardy enjoyed his first Halloween. About halfway through the party we were attending Hardy fell apart since it was his bedtime. Kyle told a friend "unfortunately like the Ole Miss defense, our landshark only lasted through the first half!" Happy Halloween from Hardy!

Going to the Chapel...The Grove

On October 8th, our dear friend Thomas Wiggins got married in The Grove. It was a beautiful fall day...the weather was absolutely perfect! Kyle was extremely honored to be Thomas' best man. Kyle and Thomas originally met through Crusade as Kyle mentored Thomas as a student. Over the years though, he became a close friend to both of us. He is incredibly loyal, and would do anything for us. One summer he even lived in our home and kept Emmy for us while we were in Italy. I returned home with my house cleaner than I keep it...so, I am sure he is making a great husband! :) Thanks Thomas for allowing us to be a part of your special day! You are a blessing to our family!

Christie and Hardy

Our Family

Craig, Missy, Lindley Belle, Me, Kyle, and Hardy

Mrs. Cyndi, Mr. Dane, and Hardy

Christie, Me, and Chelsea

Uncle Brad and Hardy

Kyle, Ryan, David, Thomas (the groom), and Kyle

Catching up with Hardy

Little Hardy has been rather busy lately! As everyone says, "they grow up so fast," and it is so true! He is growing rather quickly, and doing new things every day! Here are a some of my favorite pictures from three and four months.

About to roll over but not quite there

Wearing footed pajamas for the first time!

Asleep in the bouncy seat

So proud of his new Toms

Lovin the Bumbo

Such a sweet face!

Hardy loves his toes

Dream feed with Daddy

I love him in just a diaper!

Long little legs

Finally got his foot in his mouth

Happy baby boy

Hello there!

Everything goes in the mouth

Cheering on the Cardinals

Hoping for a win for the Rebels

There is that foot again!

Hardy enjoying a stroll around

the neighborhood

Enjoying some time with Mrs. Meg

Hardy always falls asleep in the car...

just like his Mama!

Laughing away

The Pumpkin Patch

One of my favorite things about fall in Oxford is the pumpkin patch at St. Peter's Church on the Square. Every year they bring in a truckload of pumpkins, and the entire side yard of the church is covered in them. It is stunning and makes for an incredible photo opportunity! I have always dreamed about taking my baby there, and this year I got to take Hardy! Oh how much joy filled my heart as my friend Christie and I were shooting these pictures of him! Ok, maybe I did get a little carried away, but I just could not help myself. I love how all the pictures capture so much of his personality and the facial expressions he makes so often. The wait for our sweet little man sure was long, but it was more than worth it! The Lord is so faithful and so good! Praise be to Him who is the giver of all gifts!