Monday, September 24, 2007

Family Pics




Nothing special to say we have just been taking millions of pictures. Leave me alone everyone is a camera whore with a new baby. I know I should really clean my language up now that I'm a mom.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

5 years and counting!


Can you believe it I have been married for five whole years. General consensus is that marriage is death and one should stay away but I choose to look on the brighter side. I love Mark and you know what I love being married, maybe I'm just one of those crazy people who is content with their life (side note- I just took that color personality test and every answer was white. That's me boring and content but I guess in this case it works).
Anyway back to marriage, don't get me wrong I have had thoughts of running away with the pool boy from time to time but for better or worse I'm here. So to share in my big day here are five reasons I continue to love Mr. Marky Mark.
1. He's funny, he farts and says it's necessary to prevent colon cancer.
2. He's handsome, say what you will ladies but I think my man is sexy.
3. He's just like my dad and for those of you who don't know he was the coolest man ever.
4. He gave me time to grow up so he could love me forever.
5. He makes me feel beautiful!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Seattle Spectacular





Seattle was a BLAST! Our girls trips have now turned into baby bonanza but I think it went well regardless of the added testosterone. Thanks to auntie Naz, Tiare and Michelle for being so great. Stacie and I were mommies on the go and we loved it. Life changes, this trip we brought the babes, who knows we might even let the guys come (Mark has been waiting patiently, I love him).

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Grandpa's Eyes



As a new parent one thing I have figured out is that everyone has an opinion on "who your baby looks like". It's decided that Jack has Marks face shape, my chin, my coloring (sorry Jack) and my eyes. Well that's all well and good, and I'm sure he will change a million and one times before he settles in to his own grown up face.

In my opinion most of his features are questionable as to their origin but I have no doubt that his eyes were given to him straight from his Grandfather. When Jackson smiles, it is all Gary Lynn Merrill to me. I knew I had this kid for a reason! Jack thank you for being such a handsome devil. You will never know what the priceless gift you have given me, I hope to keep you laughing for a lifetime. And Dad, I miss you everyday, thank you for being my father.

Photo Shoot





Monday, September 10, 2007

Trick or Treat!



Halloween has come early to our house because once the shark suit came in the mail I just couldn't wait. How Cute!

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

6 things I love about Memphis


I know what your thinking, "don't pepole usually write 10 things they love about something"? Well for those of you who listen to me at all I don't love Memphis but I'm trying so here goes.
1. Fireflies
2. My house
3. The Blues -even though we don't get out much anymore the thought of a great bar minutes away makes me happy.
4. FedEx -Mark loves his job.
5. Trees -summers are green and beautiful.
6. Memphis Mommies -Jacks playgroup.

Motherhood is Crazy!



I was never one of those people who sat and dreamed about being a mom so now that I am, I don't know what to expect. This is a picture of Jack when he was first born and then at four months... He looks like a completely different baby! People weren't kidding when they say they change fast. Can't wait to see what the future holds.