Friday, July 30, 2010

Babysitters

Grayson & Lucy. He's almost 7 and she's 4.

Translation: When Jack is 10 Grayson will be 17 and Lucy will be 14....do I smell babysitters???

Mainly I wanted you all to see 2 of the cutest, quirkiest, funniest kids I know.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Lindsay + Rad = TRUE LOVE

This past weekend I was lucky enough to be in Lindsay's wedding. She married the man of her dreams, Rad. It was a perfect day, perfect venue, and of course she had the most perfect bridesmaids! ;-)

Thanks to MK and my facebooking stalking skills here are some pictures!!

There were beautiful flowers...


The Matron of Honor and Lindsay...



Lindsay + Rad = TRUE LOVE FOREVER



First Dance. Check out the dance floor...it was big, white, and awesome! Oh and the Atlanta Showstoppers (the band) were GREAT!

The whole place was beautiful!



The Band was awesome...we look like dorks


The Cruise Terminal was big, but the lighting made it AMAZING!



MUST EAT CAKE...it is hands down the most delicious cake EVER



Wedding Favors...hot Krispy Kremes. Lindsay and Rad sure know how to speak to my husband's heart...


McCoy and CDitty posing..
I hope Lindsay and Rad had the time of their lives. It was a perfect night...

Monday, July 19, 2010

5 Months Old

Dear Jack Dial,


You are 5 months old. How did this happen? Where in the world has time gone? We no longer refer to your age in weeks (and haven't for sometime now). You are so smart, so strong, and most definitely our absolute favorite person in the world. There is not a day that goes by that I don't thank the big man upstairs for blessing our lives with you.


Last month was definitely one for the record books. Talk about a whirlwind. On top of our trips, parties, celebrations, and visitors you managed to teach yourself a few tricks. So where should I start?


4 month check-up. You are 15.2 lbs & 24 1/2 inches long. So big! You were on your best behavior with Dr. Fink. He even mentioned how alert you are! He noted your active eyes! Of course there were nasty shots and a nasty syrupy vaccine, but you were a trooper.


You rollover. All. the. time. It is your favorite trick. And guess who taught it to you? Grandma. Well you learned it at her house anyway. Front to back still "tricks you up" (love you Val), but back to front? You're an old pro!!


Trips. You are quite the traveler! Dad and I loaded up BOTH cars with baby gear and headed South. The Outer Banks. We spent 1 awesome week with my family. The weather was HOT, but the company was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for better. You were so busy playing and being LOUD! G.G. is convinced you are going to sing opera (Secretly I'm hoping for more mainstream, sell out concerts, cds, etc. Hey a mom can dream right?!?)

You were baptized. It was beautiful. You were handsome. We are proud. G.G. thew you a party at the club! We had fun, stuffed ourselves, and you were well behaved. We couldn't have asked for more. One VERY special note: You wore your dad's baptismal gown. How very special.


As I've mentioned in previous posts. YOU.LOVE.FOOD. Love is the understatement of the century. You think food is the cats meow. And now you really eat! Cereal, squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes (or is it sweet potatos? Help! Dan Quayle?!) No surprise here you love it all.


Last, but not least you found your feet. AND you think they are awesome. Your main goal is to get them in your mouth. However, because of your love of food (see paragraph above) you are about 2 inches shy of your goal. So many more things happened, I just touched on the high points! We love you and I know you know it. You are so fun. Every day is a new adventure, full of excitement and joy. Full of laughter and fun. You complete us and make us who we are today. We love you a million and one times over.


Love,


Mom & Dad

Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Friendship of a Lifetime


Meredith and Barrett are moving. Soon. They have decided to take a huge leap of faith and dive into life in California. LA to specific. How fun! Stalking celebrities, seeing stars, and hopefully making friends with LC and the gang. I'm full of emotion for the two of them. It's such an exciting time! The best I can think of is write Mere a little something so she starts to stalk my blog.

Dear Meredith,

I cannot believe you are moving away from me. What a selfish statement huh? Every time I think about your new journey I can't stop crying. Tears of happiness for your adventure, selfish tears of sadness, and tears of pride. I've never met a person quite like you and never had a friendship quite like ours.

Who knew in 2006 our lives would actually cross? The Big Man upstairs had most definitely mapped out a plan for our future and our friendship. He laid out that plan at Stef's house the first night we met. Our friendship was so magnetic, so instant I'm convinced we are "soul sisters".

Now, just 4 short years later I know I've met the very best friend anyone could ever have. While we are so different on so many levels we are exactly the same. Have the same OCD tendencies, like the same clothes, food, drinks, and games! I know that when I'm sad you are a voice of comfort. When I am angry or frustrated you are a voice of reason. You help keep my life in perspective and help me my lofty goals/dreams in check.

I am going to miss you terribly. Spontaneous sleepovers will be no longer. Play dates with the dogs are a thing of the past. In fact, Fenway is no longer going to have a best friend to hang with when we go out of town spur of the moment (Speaking of, can you leave us Becky's number? I kid, I kid...well sort of). Scrabble games will have to be played via SKYPE or online and definitely won't be as much fun. Of course you can still send me pictures of your outfits before you go out at night and I will still approve your shoe/jacket/bracelet choice, but remember there is a THREE hour time difference. Looks like I might only approve happy hour outfits. If it sounds like I'm throwing a pity party...then guilty.

I hear traffic is bad in LA. And Smog, well don't get me started. Aren't there earthquakes in Cali? And the rent is outrageous. You may see a celebrity here or there, but I hear they are snobs and usually way uglier before airbrushing. LA is huge and there is so much to do, but between the traveling, celebrity spotting, and missing me where are you going to find the time to do everything? If I sound like I'm trying to convince you to stay...then guilty.

But seriously, your friendship is intoxicating. You make me happy. All signs point to friends, best friends. And I guess that's what we will be...even if you live in LA.

Last July I shared some of the biggest news of my life with you. We were having a baby, Jack was due in February, and we were so scared, but so excited. I knew from the minute that pregnancy test was positive who I wanted Jack to look up to. I knew you were going to be his godmother. There was never any doubt. And today, Jack is lucky to have you as a godmother and I know even in California you will be an incredible role model.

Technology is wonderful. I hear SKYPE is awesome. Email is fantastic. Digital cameras make sharing pictures a breeze. But still there is nothing like a "hometown" (across town) friendship. Bestfriendship.

I stumbled across this quote and I think it describes us in a nutshell:

"Best friends are the siblings God forgot to give us." --Unknown

You are my best friend, the sister God never gave me. There is nothing I keep from you. I share my clothes, my house, my secrets, and most importantly my love. I'm fairly certain we will never live in the same city again. Heck, we may never live in the same timezone, but you will forever by my "sister", my very best friend.

I'm going to miss you times infinity.

Love,

me