Saturday, May 31, 2008

Andrew is Walking...

Okay, well, that title is not telling the full truth. Andrew walks if he is holding on to something. When we were at Josh and Bonnie's house on memorial day, I saw one of Avery's old toys. It is one of the toys that you stand behind and push and it moves, so then you have to walk. I'm sure it has a name, but I can't think of it. But, Andrew loves it! The only problem he has is when he runs into something, he doesn't know that he has reverse yet!

(The other voice in the background was Tobey.)

** and a clarification... in the posts below, it looks like Andrew is standing up alone ... he isn't. He is leaning against the wall. He doesn't stand alone yet. He does like to stand, but he wants something to hang on to so he doesn't fall. I think walking is in the very near future! **

Fun Times ...

Okay -- well, here we are, finally up-to-date. Well, almost. I have pictures from Mother's Day, but they are on another card and I can't find it. I'm sure it is somewhere in this house ... probably under some box! Oh, and I haven't taken pictures of the house yet. I kind of want to get it a little more organized before I take some pictures. I could post the before pics, but they are with my Mother Day pictures! But enjoy the cute little boy in the pictures. He is my favorite!
Andrew in his new bathtub. He enjoys this new tub ... he is big and he can crawl all over it! He is so cute when he is playing with all of his toys. He gets so excited about them and rushes to get them!

I had just poured water over his head and this is the look I got!

Andrew standing on his changing table... this was just after his bath and he is posing for me!







Look, I can stand up at my bed. It is so cute when he does this. And don't worry, the mattress is at the lowest level. Hopefully, he won't learn to climb too soon!

Andrew in his cute little overalls that Hutch and Ashley bougth him ... isn't he super cute?


Avery and Andrew playing with toys ... it almost looks like they are waving at us.

Avery and her big beautiful eyes!
Cute little Avery sitting with the Boppy ... she spent the night with us and used the boppy for her pillow. It was so cute!

On Memorial Day, Andrew and I met up with Tobey, Lem, Josh, Bonnie and Avery for lunch at an Indian restaurant. Tobey's birthday was on the 27th, so this was her birthday get together. We had a lovely time eating so good food!
Andrew thinks, "hmm, what should I order?"

Isn't his bib so cute? :)
I guess someone told a funny joke ...


It is still funny to him!

Avery staying still long enough for a picture ... with a mouth full of water!

I want some of what you are having, please!





Avery saying, "Can I have some more, please?"

The beautiful birthday girl ... isn't she beautiful?

Avery, sleeping after our delicous meal. She wrapped her blanket around her head to go to sleep.
Andrew was worn out too!
After lunch, we all went back to Josh and Bonnie's house for the afternoon ... where Andrew went swimming for the first time!
Andrew was so excited about getting to go swimming!
Our first time swimming!
Andrew loved the water! He liked being in one of Avery's floats.
He really didn't even mind being dunked in the water!
But, he did get a little tired and enjoyed the warm towel!





Andrew, again, posing. But notice his "Jordan" tongue. He likes to stick it out like this.


Andrew's cute little safari outfit! He likes it too!
Eating chicken nuggets and mac & cheese! It was so yummy!
Our thinking pose!
Smiling for the camera!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Tobey's Graduation Day

Tobey graduated from Union University May 17th with a Bachelors degree in Nursing! Yeah for her! We went to Olive Garden for lunch, then went to her pinning ceremony. We were able to visit with family before graduation. Here are some pictures from that fun day! Tobey -- we are so proud of you!!

Andrew enjoying a breadstick from Olive Garden! Yummy

Andrew praying for the food!


The Beautiful Graduate
Good to the last drop!
Bonnie and Avery at the pinning ceremony
Our first 4 generation picture ... Mema, Andrew, Dad, and me!


Andrew and Mommy!
Andrew and Avery at the playground
The Mann Family
Tobey and Lem Turner -- aren't they cute?!?!
Andrew and Granddad! This is one of my new favorite pictures ... had to make this the background on my computer!
Tobey and I posing with our lovely Mom!
Andrew loves to slide!
Josh, Tobey, and I --- the three amigos!
Congratulations Tobey! Way to go!
Josh and Bonnie -- the pretty sunset after graduation.
The Turners
The graduate and her proud parents
Tobey and I -- another favorite new picture!
Lem and Tobey with Candace, Lem's sister
And the little graduate!