Jessica and I met at UGA while we were in grad school. As it turns out, after we graduated we worked together at Russell Middle School in Winder while we lived in Athens. So, we communted together for 3 years. We have stayed in touch and have been able to see each other off and on over the years even though we have lived miles apart. So, she was visiting her Aunt in SC and was able to drive over for the day to visit. We had a great time, even if it ended short due to Liliana getting sick. Here are some pics of her boys, Tyler and Brady. I haven't seen Tyler since he was about 6 months old and this is the first time I have met Brady and she met Liliana.

Summertime in July '09

Liliana and Mom are back home and settled in for the summer until we go to the beach in August. We are taking Mommy and Me swim lessons and just hanging out.

Happy 4th!

On the actual 4th The Miller's invited us to Lake Norman to celebrate with them. We had a great time and Rusty and Chris shot fireworks from the boat ramp. Liliana was pretty unsure of the fireworks and ended up sleeping through them.







We started out by celebrating our 4th with the Carolina Kids Parade. This is the daycare that Liliana attends and it is a way bigger deal than at first thought!

Our June trips to Georgia

Over 1/2 the month of June was spent in the GA (and who's complaining...not US!) We visited with Uncle Bubbie and had a great time livin' up the college life! Then, we went to see the Boles family in ATL and Daddy flew in to meet us. We had a great week!

Happy 1st Birthday Liliana!!

I had lots of fun turning one (although Mommy is having a hard time with it). I had my big party on Saturday with family & friends and then Mommy and Daddy celebrated with me at home on my actual big day!

Lots of Changes as we turn ONE!

So...turning ONE brings on a few changes like eating some really good table food and starting to have a little cow milk in my diet. One of the other things that had to happen was Daddy lowering my crib to the very lowest it could go because I am really getting the hang of this standing up and climbing business. So, I thought it would be a great idea to help Daddy...it was very hard work so I had to replenish with a little drink....

Springtime '09

Mother's Day was spent in Swainsboro with our family....I'm getting ready for summer sporting my hat and I'm pulling up on everything!!