33 years old!

I had a wonderful birthday celebrating with Chris and Corban. We had dinner at one of my favorite local restaurants, Portofinos. I highly suggest eating there if you a local in the Greenville area. Corban even sang me happy birthday (see previous post).

I just can't get enough of this precious face!

Smiley Face

Corban is packed and ready for daycare. His first week was a success! Although he did pick up a cough and runny nose, he seems to be adjusting well. His 2 teachers say that he is just so sweet and all the noise of the other kids doesn't bother him at all-Success! From the time he was little we tried to make sure that he was used to having sound around, either a radio or TV. We didn't want the house to be so quiet while he was sleeping that we couldn't get anything done.
Pictures from his first day coming soon!

14 Weeks Old

13 Weeks Old

Corban must have

How cute are these? If any child should have these, it definitely should be Corban. :)

UPDATE: We bought these for Corban when we were on our anniversary trip and they were 40% off!

The best birthday present

Corbans sings me Happy Birthday! Priceless!

My little monkey

First, let me tell you a story about this little monkey. The first weekend that Chris came to visit (Labor Day 2007) I had to work that Friday. While I was at work, he went and played a round of golf and then went to the mall and made me the above monkey at Build-A-Bear. Since they didn't have any Clemson clothes, he even went to the SC shop at the mall and bought a baby Clemson outfit. This monkey still sits in our bedroom and is one of the many reminders of what a sweet and thoughtful husband I have.
Side note: Chris didn't know, but my dad had recently done the same thing for my mom.

Now, I have two little monkeys and life just can't get any better!

Tummy Time

He is doing so great at holding his head up!
12 weeks old

Check out these rolls

...and to think we were concerned about his weight. He loves being naked!

Early Bird

Chris is a night owl and would sleep in 'til noon if he could. I, on the other hand, am ususally up by 8am on the weekends and ready the get the day started. By the looks of it, I think we have an early riser on our hands. This is the precious face that greets me every morning.

12 Weeks old

An amazing snowfall

This was Corban this morning. All dressed up and no one to play with.

We waited for Chris to make it safely home (whew!) and then Corban decided it was time to take a nap so we didn't get out in the snowfall until later in the day after Chris woke up.

My car deep in snow

Yeah!! Corban loves the snow.

Chris is finally up. Although not dressed for the weather, I just had to get a photo of these two.

Brrr...he looks cold!

All smiles

Corban loves attention. My parents came up this weekend and they can't keep their hands off of him and I am so thankful. From the moment they arrive, they do every feeding, every diaper chage, EVERYTHING! Corban is all smiles and mom is too! :)

11 weeks old

Our resolution

Corban all bundled up to go walking with us
Whew...he's all worn out

kissy kissy

Through my eyes

The guys are just hanging out watching football. Corban thinks he is such a big boy.

Gotta love his knee high socks. :)

Chris' family Christmas

Chris' parents

A few days after Christmas, Chris' family had their annual get together in Walterboro. This was the longest trip for Corban yet. He did get a little squirmy about halfway through the trip so we made a pit stop for eating and changing. Once we got there, he was so good. He enjoys being passed around and meeting all his new family members. Below are some pictures from the evening.

4 generations

Corban just hanging out with his sweet cousins

Cutie pie in his Santa shirt

One of my favorite gifts

For Christmas this year, my SIL gave us a kids set of our Christmas china. I was so surprised at this awesome gift. I had no idea there was even such a thing. Now Corban, and all of our future kiddos will be able to eat on plates just like mommy and daddy.

This is our Christmas china
and this is the kids version of our Christmas china

10 weeks old

New Years

Yes, I've made a resolution to lose weight...along with the rest of America. It just happens to all be at the same time: having a baby, returning to work, and new years. I need to get my rear in gear and shed this baby weight. Chris has decided to train for a race, which makes going for walks/runs a little more fun since daddy is with us. I added a ticker at the top of blog, not necessarily for our visitors to keep up with my weight loss, but I needed some accountability.
Wish me luck on a healthier new year!

9 weeks old

Christmas Day

A Santa hat from our neighbor
Decorations from the front of our home

We had a white Christmas and it was beautiful.

Corban hanging out his in Christmas pjs from GammieOne of his first ornaments

We drove back from Columbia on Christmas Eve so we could wake up to Santa at our home. I made a breakfast casserole, just like mom does and we enjoyed just snuggling on the couch all morning. In fact, we actually didn't get around to opening presents until that afternoon. I enjoy being in a marriage that focuses on the things that matter...each other, not the fancy bows or the pretty paper, but the love of one another and the gift of our salvation. The best Christmas present we could have received was a little sack of sugar that arrived a few weeks early, our precious Corban. He is a gift for God and we thank Him everyday for such a sweet baby boy.

My parents were able to come up on Christmas day to spend some time with us and Corban. We made homemade pizzas and just enjoyed the company. I loved spending time with my grandparents and want to make sure that Corban has those same sweet memories. We try to see each of our families as much as possible.

Corban's gift to his dad

In awe and wonder of what's to come

Chris began collecting the Willow Tree nativity set many years ago and recently just completed it. Corban saw this figurine and thought it would be a perfect gift for his daddy. This just brings tears to my eyes, because this is exactly the way Chris holds Corban when he is talking to him and gives him kisses and tells him stories. I am absolutely amazed at what a wonderful father Chris is. He can calm Corban in a way that I can't. He prepares our dinners when I am exhausted from keeping up with the baby and housework all day. He gets up to feed him during the night even when he is working. He sings songs and plays the guitar for him. He laughs with Corban when they are having story time and doesn't even think twice about changing his diaper. He has truly spoiled me and I am so happy for Corban that he has a daddy that gives him so much attention. I am truly blessed!

Santa Claus is coming to town

Cookies and milk for Santa as well as our two favorite Christmas stories that we read to Corban, one from the bible and one that his Big Daddy and Gammie gave him, The Night Before Christmas

I remember being so mesmerized when I was a child at the crumbs left from Santas cookies and the lip marks on the glass of milk. I couldn't believe that Santa had actually been there. We pray that Corban will understand the true meaning of the season and also find magic in the spirit of the season.

Our Christmas tree with lots of goodies for family and friends underneath

Santa left some goodies for Corban. At first Chris wasn't a big fan of Santa coming to visit, but I just couldn't imagine Santa not visiting Corban for his first Christmas. Basically he got some little necessities since there isn't much he needs right now. Corban was very excited about getting a new crib sheet, washclothes, some shirts (12 month-they were on sale and everything I buy in the month of December gets wrapped up), a book The Polar Express and a special note from Santa just for Corban for him to treasure for many years.

A Caudle Tradition

Every Christmas Eve, our sweet neighbors and friends host a party. This has been a tradition for many years with the Caudle family. We go to Christmas Eve service at the church and then to the Hogans. I'm so happy that the tradition continues for the Lack family now too.

Corban is meeting his new little buddy, Easton for the first time.

Can't you tell how excited he is :)

I know they will be great buddies!

Some of you may not know, but there is a country music singer named Easton Corbin.

Although Corban's name is spelled a little different, we thought it was pretty neat.

One of these days we need to get a picture of the boys and mail it to Easton Corbin for his signature. I'm sure he will be flattered that two boys, born on the same day, share his name.

Daddy attempting to multitask
Corban modeling his JohnJohn he received as a gift before he was born from Aunt Ann & Uncle Lawrence.