Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - I know, I know!

It's been WAAAAAAY too long since I've blogged. Boy, have things changed. We've added another "B" to our fam and boy is he amazing! May this post be the motivation I need to start this up again ~ More to come on the exciting life and times of the FOUR B's!

He's Walking!

Brice officially took his first steps today - 3 days after Brent's 32nd birthday. Brent's dad, Fulton, set it all up. We stood him up a few feet away from the coffee table and put his favorite toy - a car - on the table. He went right for it and took up to 6 steps to get to it on multiple tries. He's such a big boy and I'm so amazed at how much he's growing. I just want to hit "pause"! It's so true what they say - enjoy them when they're babies because it goes by in a flash! I can't believe I'm planning his birthday party already...snif. Here is a picture of him when he went with Brent to see the Falcons practice - talk about looking like a little boy!!!

Summa Time!

We've been so busy this summer with so many great activities - we made it to the Girodo reunion (and survived), up in Kentucky on Nolin Lake. It was really great! We've had season tickets to the Gwinnett Braves games and have gone to a lot of those which Brice LOVES. We've taken a trip up to Lake Burton with the boat and attempted to camp, but it was actually too chilly! We will be trying again next weekend. We definitely want to get a family camping trip in this summer. We are headed to the Trains, Trucks, and Tractors exhibit this Saturday and will definitely share pictures. I know Brice may be a bit too little to appreciate it, but I think he'll enjoy seeing the big pieces of equipment - all bright and shiny! I can't believe the summer is almost over - Brice is growing like a weed and is SOOOOO close to walking. Love to all!

The B's

Nappy Nap Nap

I had to share this great picture of Brice - I found him asleep like this one afternoon during his nap when I went in to check on him. I couldn't resist snapping a quick pic!

Happy Father's Day!

Brice took his first dip in the lake this weeked on Father's Day! We had a great weekend that started out on Saturday with my dad at the lake. We left there and sold my VW (thank goodness) to a nice lady who needs a family car. We got much more for it than we would have if we'd tried to trade it. I got a brand new, 2009 Nissan Rogue and I LOVE IT! It's a small SUV, but it drives like a car, has awesome storage, and gets GREAT gas mileage. Anywho - on Saturday night Fulton and Kathy came over to celebrate father's day with us. We grilled steaks and ate like kings. On Sunday, Brent went on a jeep ride for his usual Starbucks run and then watched a movie down in the basement while Brice and I played (and napped) upstairs. Then, I got to have a few hours to myself to shop and get a pedicure, while the guys had bonding time! We went to get ice cream and then ended the day with "dinner and dateline" - like old times! Brent had a great first Father's Day - I don't tell the fathers in my life how much I love and appreciate them, so this Fathers Day I made it a point to do so. Love to all!

Beach Trip!

The Stone fam took their very first trip to the beach and it was very memorable. We flew to Tampa so dad could also do some work on the trip and Brice was a little fussy on the way down. Once he got settled down, he slept curled up right in my lap and was a perfect angel. We rented a car once we arrived and took the hour long trip to Siesta Key, which is just outside Sarasota. We arrived at Siesta Royale apartments, a place Lauren had been to before and tag teamed Lauren, Brad, and Nick at unit 31. We quickly ate some lunch, unpacked and headed out to the pool with the boys. Nick and Brice swam together before the Staffords hit the road for home. The rest of th week, we enjoyed the beautiful beach --Brice loved the sand (not how it tasted, though) and the ocean. He was most interested in the birds. He became even more mobile during the trip and has fully mastered crawling forward, pulling himself up, and can even stand on his own (no hands, mom!). He was fabulous on the trip home and Brent and I really worked well as a team to make the trip a "no stress" one. We are so excited to see him growing so fast, but also want to hit "pause" and enjoy these moments - he'll be walking in no time! Now, time to babyproof the house.

More Firsts!

Brice is officially crawling (although backwards :)), can go from tummy to back to sitting, can pull up, and desperately wants to walk and get into EVERYTHING! I walked in this morning and he was standing up in his crib looking for me. It was sweet and cute, but scary at the same time - we need to lower the mattress! He is loving his new "big boy" carset and uses his infant carrier only in daddy's car. He'll be too big for that in no time. We are counting down the days until Florida - Siesta Key, here we come! My packing list is growing by the day and our adventures with flying with a baby should yield an interesting blog post....stand by.

Love,

B, B, and B!