The Beach - take two

We headed back to the beach for about a week. This time we went to Dauphin Island where my Aunt Ellen and "Unc" have a house on the west end.  

We had a ton of fun and celebrated my mom's "40th" birthday while we were there. Moseley went out Crabbing with "Unc" and Bancroft and everyone went shark fishing near Sand Island.  They keep their boat on the east end at their parents cove house so we also went on a Booze Cruise around the bay and stopped at a few friends houses to chat. 

A dried out minnow we found on the deck (a bird dropped it?) and made into an hors d'oeuvres :) We served it to Unc but he didn't fall for it.

Half eaten fish by a shark. 

Sand Island Lighthouse

Chum

Moseley crabbing

Crabs scattering after going crabbing
 

Moseley helping drive the boat

Moseley with Unc driving the boat

Chambers looked hilarious in his life jacket and didn't mind being squished up in it at all.

Chambers and Me.

Moseley, Unc and Bancroft. The boys playing in the water. It took Moseley all of two seconds before he was splashing around like a pro.

Moseley, Unc and Bancroft

Bancroft, Moseley and Unc

In the surf with Unc and Bancroft

Waving to us on the deck of the house.

"We're best buds!"

"I ain't braggin' or nothin', but I was in charge of huntin' him down if he tried to escape."

Yesterday, we had planned to go to a water playdate at a friends house but got rained out. Moseley was really excited and had been such a good boy at my doctor's appointment that I let him watch a movie. He wanted to watch Cars, of course, but insisted on watching with Chambers. 

It is funny to me that they are both our boys since they look so different. Moseley has such dark skin and light hair and Chambers is so pale with dark hair :) 

I love you, Chambers

This is my favorite part!

The Garden of Eden

Wednesday, May 20th - We (Me, Moseley and Chambers) drove down to the beach during naptime. We had the pleasure of staying at Eden in Perdido Key, FL for nearly two weeks! The condo was on the 2nd floor (and they are all gulfside and on the beach) so we had a gorgeous close-up view. It is condo E-202 if you are looking for an awesome place to stay. It is such a gorgeous resort! I has an indoor pool and indoor jacuzzi as well as an outdoor pool with waterfall and outdoor jacuzzi. It also has a pretty large outdoor baby pool (very important!). It has a diner and spa as well which come in handy! 

My momma and Kevin joined us Friday, the 22 until early Tuesday the 25th when they both had to return to work. Aunt Nancy Pants came Monday afternoon and stayed until Tuesday afternoon. We had quite a few days to ourselves which was a little hectic/difficult but we had fun nonetheless. 

Moseley loves the water and beach and could occupy himself for hours in the baby pool with just a cup. We did play in the big pool a few times but that meant I had to have someone with me who could keep watch over Chambers. Speaking of Chambers, he basically sat in his stroller playing with toys anytime we were at the pool. He was such a good sport and never cried about it. I guess he doesn't know what he is missing but I still felt bad about it. 

The drive down, Moseley sacked out!  Can you see the pile of gear in the back? We stopped by our place in Josephine, AL (Perdido Bay) and got some fun toys, ice chests and other things so the car was crammed by the time we got home.

We woke up and headed straight to the pool.

My sweet baby just chillin' poolside

All I need is this lil' ol' cup

I love the water

My anniversary gift from my momma, this super cute chaise cover! It turns into a beach bag to tote all our towels :)

How I spent many of my mornings...

Can you see Moseley in the corner with his pants halfway down? He got out and said he had to tee-tee. He attempted to tee-tee in the bushes but I stopped him and took him to the potty :)

Moseley is getting so big. Chambers just looks angry :)

My Momma reading on the beach

Moseley and Kevin doing what they did best... hunting for periwinkles. They both had the best time unearthing them and watching them burrow back into the sand.

My little doll still sleeping during our excursions.

My sweet hubby and Moseley checking out the sights. There was always something to see from our balcony.

Back it on up...

Early May, the judge Kevin clerked for in Montgomery attended a conference here at Ross Bridge. He and Terry came over for dinner on Friday, May 1st and we had the best time. Moseley just LOVED Judge and was laughing hysterically the whole time. 

Take one - Judge, Moseley, Kevin, Terry, and Chambers

Take two!

Reminder to myself

I still need to blog about:

• Lee-lee's Baby showers
  
• Beach Trip
  
• Regions Charity Classic
  

Ten Year High School Reunion

May 9th I celebrated being out of High School for 10 years. Wow!! 

In some ways it doesn't feel as if I am 10 years older and in some ways it has been forever since I walked the halls of UMS-Wright as a student. We went on a tour of the school which included the new Fine Arts building and the new E.A. Roberts building. Kevin, Moseley, Chambers and I had so much fun at the picnic visiting with friends. Moseley especially liked the Moonwalk and making friends with our classmates children! 

Mother's Day

This was my third Mother's day. My first as a momma of two, though.  Let's just say it never gets old! I LOVE waking up and reveling in the fact I have two beautiful little boys and an amazing big boy (Kevin) who has been such a great husband and father. God has really been good to me! When I woke up we all three snuggled for a bit which was so wonderful.

I was in Mobile for my 10 year reunion (more on that later) so I woke up Sunday at my momma's and Moseley, Kevin and Chambers gave me this book I had been coveting called, "Someday You'll Thank Me for This: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to being a 'Perfect' Mother." It's a funny book, one in a series, and they have great southern recipes scattered throughout. It is even signed by the Authors!

Then, as part of my gift, Momma and I set off downtown ALONE to have brunch and walk around. We ate at the Renaissance Riverview, which was fabulous. 

We also went to the Battlehouse so my momma could tell me stories of her childhood spent there. She went to many dances there as well as had lunch with my grandmom Mary Buff when they played hookey from school. Then we told secrets in the archway. If you whisper at one side, you can hear it clear as day in the other side. It's amazing!!

We had so much fun! Thanks for being the best mom ever, Momma!!

Oak Mountain Petting Zoo

Last week we met up with Catherine, James, Anna and Jimmy (and Sarah too!) at the Oak Mountain Park Petting Zoo. It was mostly goats but 2 year olds don't seem to mind. Then we headed to the playground and had a picnic. They played hard and napped hard!!

Moseley, Jimmy, James

Chambers Four Month Check-up

Chambers is four months old. I can't believe it! Here are his stats from his appointment.

Weight: 15 lb 10 oz (60th percentile)

Height 26.5" (90th percentile)

It looks like we have another tall one. Maybe not quite as tall as Moseley though :) He had some shots which was so sad but he was a trooper. No side effects except maybe some sore thighs.

Things Chambers is doing now:

1. Grasping things and bringing them to his mouth so he can chew (gnaw) on them
   
2. Batting at objects
   
3. Grabbing his toes
   
4. Laughing hysterically when we change his clothes (he's very ticklish)
   
5. Smiling at everyone he can
   
6. Babbling and cooing
   
7. Rolling over (front to back) and attempting back to front

Fun Fact

Both my sis-in-law and I were named for our momma's. She and her momma are Nancy Carmen Oppenheimer and me and my momma are Jessica Kimbrough Wood. Cute, eh? 

Of course, baby Nancy and I (Jess) have taken our married names but it still counts!!! 

I thought of this because I get to see my momma (Kim), baby Nancy, and Carmen TOMORROW!! What a lucky gal I am!

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

This weekend, we went down to Mobile for Easter and for Chambers Christening. The Christening was wonderful! It was held on Saturday at 4pm. Moseley was baptized at this same service 2 years ago... wow! Chambers was so sweet during the beginning of the service then fell asleep for the rest. 

Victoria took the great pictures below from the service and some more here.

The wonderful and cute Godparents: Steven and Caroline Guitar.

The wonderful John Riggin Christening Chambers while Caroline holds him.

Proud Godparents!

Moseley in his Easter garb.

More Moseley cuteness

Goings on...

Some things that have been or will be going on with us:

1) John Chambers Garrison, II will be christened at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mobile on Saturday, April 11th. I am so excited. Moseley was baptized at this same service exactly two years ago so it is a special time for us. We are so thrilled that his god-parents Caroline Engwall Guitar and Steven Guitar are coming in for the service! 

2) Moseley is so funny. After I feed Chambers in the morning I usually pump milk for storing or to give Moseley in his cup. Moseley said to me the other morning "All done feeding the baby, Momma? Otay, now go pump Mosey some Juice!" Apparently we were all out of regular milk and Kevin had given him some juice earlier and he wanted some more. I tried my hardest to explain to him I am not a beverage machine and I can only pump milk :)

3) Moseley calls Chambers Bumbo seat a "Bimbo." Whenever I put Chambers in it he always says, "No Momma, that's my BIMBO!"

4) I am just days away from completing my Lenten obligations! Facebook here I come (in moderation, of course). It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be and I am so glad that I could detach myself from technology enough

5) I am 8 lbs away from pre-Chambers weight!! And only 10-15 lbs more for pre-Moseley weight. It is so nice to wear most of my pre-maternity clothes, even if they don't look quite like they did before :)

A "WICKED" Good Time!

Kevin took me to see Wicked and it was awesome. The cast was amazing and their voices... oh my! If you have a chance to see it, please do.  We had a fun dinner before the show with our neighbors at Chez Lulu in English Village. The company was great and dinner was delicious.