September 4, 2013

Our long Labor Day weekend


Now that the weather has cooled a bit, and it's not raining for the millionth day in a row, we've been able to enjoy the boat in the evenings with Henry. He absolutely loves it! He wants to stand up and see everything! And Baxter can't get enough of the boat either - he's coming around to the little man that likes the boat too. 


On Saturday, Henry and I were so excited to have David to ourselves for three days in a row. :) 
We decided to take Henry to the mountains for the first time, and tour the Cashier's Showhouse that "uncle" James was a part of. 

Henry's like "What, Mommy? We get to hang with Daddy all day today?!?! AND go to Cashiers?"


The Cashiers show house consisted of a main house, a bunk house, a guest house, a barn, and stables on 40 acres in the North Carolina mountains. It's an amazing piece of property and I wish we could have stayed longer! 

James' room was spectacular! Truly, a gorgeous space fit for a family who loves to spend time together! 
**I was so sad...I had no idea they allowed one to take photos of the house, so please excuse my iPhone pics - I left my nice camera behind.** :( 



Henry was very popular at the showhouse and put on a smile for everyone! He was worn out on the ride home, but perked up again just in time to watch kickoff of the UGA game with Daddy!


We're working on "Go Dawgs!"


On Sunday, we loaded up again and headed to Gibbs Gardens. Remember our last visit there? I was maja preggie!  
The entrance was lovely with baskets full of gorgeous plants!



It really is one of my favorite places I have ever been. We have an annual pass so we can take the little guy often.



David and I shared time carrying him in the Bjorn...Henry loved seeing out and greeting everyone we met!


I was letting him touch the pool water, but I think he was thinking "Hey, this isn't the bath tub Mommy!"






Henry was fascinated with the moving water in the stream!


We saw a little baby snake - but scurried off before it's mama came looking for it!


The Japanese gardens are my fave!


How funny are these looks?!?








He was tuckered out again on the ride home, but rested up for our dinner that night with Callie and Brian!


Monday was such a great day too. The three of us stayed in our pj's for a long time before packing up to go out on the boat. There weren't very many people out on Monday, perhaps because of the rain clouds, so it was super pleasant for us!

Baxter loves it!


He and Henry took several naps while we were floating around.



Look at this happy boy! Isn't he so patriotic?



A few more of Henry's sweet looks:




Henry was such a good sport in his life jacket!



Hope y'all had a nice long weekend too!

August 30, 2013

Expressions

My little man is 14 weeks old now. At 3 and a half months, he's already full of funny expressions! When he's happy you can feel it coming from his smile; when he's thinking, he gives you the most serious look; and when he's ticked, you can definitely tell. :)

Here's Henry just waking up in his jammies!


He loves his hands


He's really filling out...look at those cheeks! And I love that his little hands are getting softer!


Here's Henry and Hampton in their pj's during Brince and Laura Lyn's wedding...they are so cute together!


During our boat ride a few weeks ago, Henry was really taking it all in!


One morning, he scooted all the way off his play mat - he was so proud!


He was so happy on his 12 week birthday




And loves going on walks with Mommy and Daddy!


Here's Henry meeting Mrs. Susan and Wynne for the first time - he was really showing off! :)


August 28, 2013

Brince and Laura Lyn's Wedding Weekend

The only thing better than enjoying your own wedding weekend: having a ball at your brother's! 

This past weekend was a three day festivus toasting the happy couple! From the bridesmaids' luncheon to the rehearsal dinner to the wedding day/ceremony/reception and to the brunch on Sunday - it was absolutely wonderful. Full of details, family, friends, thoughtfulness, and LOVE.

We were blessed with the most gorgeous weather too...who's ever been chilly in August? It was SO NICE!

Brince and Laura Lyn have had the most fun engagement filled with parties. It was lovely to see how many people wanted to celebrate with them. Now, they're recuperating from their 9 months of planning the perfect wedding in Antigua. I'm so jeal.

Anywho, I am back home and loving seeing all the pics on Instagram and Facebook - the hashtag #mcleodcoodywedding has some great pics for all you Insta-users. :)

I didn't take that many pics of the weekend - it's hard to do being so busy and having a 3 month old in your arms - but here are a few from the weekend, mostly mine, some stolen from FB. 

Here's the bevvy of invitations for all of the beautiful parties over the course of their engagement! 


And here's a few shots from Friday night's rehearsal:

The bride and her nephew!


Our little fam!




Amy was our coordinator extraordinaire - and Mallory helped her pull it all off!


The church was stunning!



Henry helped Mommy with the flowers for the rehearsal dinner!


A snippet of the paper suite I designed for the dinner...more on Bellissimo and Bella soon...promise.


A shot of the banquet tables for the dinner


The bridesmaids' luncheon was held at Twin Oaks - it was so gorgeous!







The bride and all of her maids! Plus a precious little flower girl! 





The wedding ceremony and reception were glorious! LL outdid herself with every wonderful detail!


Me and my little one! He was caaaa-ute in his white linen outfit.



My mom looked ah-mazing!


Lila Jane did such a fantastic job!


floral loveliness!


Picture time!






Love these two!


LL looked like an angel! 


Her happiness with Brince is heartwarming...they're precious to watch!



The event barn was impeccable!


Stay tuned for lots more details on Bellissimo and Bella ASAP!