Skoot naked...

This was the sight I found when I went out to check on Maggie and Caroline this afternoon. I ran back in to get the camera, took the picture and then asked what happened... she'd sat in a puddle in the wagon. And yes, for those of you who are having a stroke- I did explain to her that we don't go around without our clothes on!

Happy 1/2 Birthday Jack Brother!

No teeth, just lots of slobber. Not sitting up, just rolling from one place to the other. Loves all baby food and starts kicking and swinging his arms when he sees it come out. No fussing, all smiles (all the time- and I'm serious!) A head full of spiked blonde hair. 19lbs. 4 oz. of sweet sugar!

Its hard to believe 6 months ago today, Jack was just a few hours old! Kind of sad to think those few months are gone forever...but the best is yet to come! He is still the sweetest little baby God ever created. He has the sweetest personality. He just smiles an drools all day long. He did, however, have to go to the doctor today for his first sick visit. He caught a cold while at the lake this weekend which also led to some serious fluid behind his left ear. So we're working on getting him back to his healthy self ASAP.

We had a wonderful 4th at Lake Martin with almost all of the Wells'. There were 29 of us there and 5 of them were missing. Uncle Mike and Aunt Maria were gracious enough to open their home on the lake to all of us and I am so grateful they did. Its been about 8 years since we've all been together (other than when Grandmama Orene passed away). There were the 3 brothers and their wives, their 8 children (minus one) and 5 spouses, and the 10 great grandchildren for a grand total of 29 humans in one house!!! If I find any extra time between now and Thursday (when we leave for the beach for a week) I'll get a post done on our lake trip.

Until then, have a great week and be safe!

Happy Father's Day...

...to the two best looking, blue eyed men in my life!

the third one is in the picture too!

at Kim's...

2 of the 3 of my sweet kiddos (along with my sweet mother-in-law) and I loaded up and headed to Hot Lanta today for a quick visit with my sister (Kim) and my sister-in-law (Kristen Sue). We don't get to see either of them as much as we'd like so Mrs. Sharon and I ventured out of our comfort zone and made our way NE. Let me tell you that Mrs. Sharon and I trying to direct ourselves through Atlanta is like the blind leading the blind... but we made it all safe and sound...

so, Jack has decided to try sitting up.... Woohoo!!!! I'm ready for this. This boy is a CHUNK and it is quite the challenge to wrestle 19 lbs as I'm shoveling my food in my mouth (cause I might starve to death if I don't eat my next meal)!!!

Maggie Ruth is in love with Kim's humongus (sp?) bed... a king size for one very small person- makes no sense to me either, but I must say I'm a bit jealous!

My own future American Idol star...

However, her mama will not be a professional videographer any time soon. I don't suggest trying to hold a 2 year old while videoing...

Just for you Ryles...

Riley Grace is a fourth grader (a straight A 3rd grader-all year). Maggie Ruth is potty trained, sleeping in a big bed and without a paci. Jack is topping the scales at a hefty 18 lbs. Russell is finally cutting wheat. And I'm... well, still running around in circles. Another school year has ended. Vacation Bible School has begun. Church Softball is in full swing. It is hot and SUNNY outside. Thank you Lord for the sunshine (and the SONshine)! Thats just a short update of life here on the farm. I just cannot find time to sit down and update this blog very often although I have TONS I'd love to share... so here's an abbreviated version of the last month.

Riley Grace hasn't left for Brian's yet so she and Maggie Ruth have had some serious sister time! If only everyone could have a big sister like her...go cart rides, swinging HIGH, playing house or WalMart or whatever else Maggie thinks up, sidewalk chalk, swimming at Grandmama's, riding the combine with Daddy, four wheeler excursions all over the farm...

...and this big fat bundle of sweet sugar is taking it all in. In his regular laid back fashion, he doesn't miss a move his sisters make. I'm hoping a little tooth is about to make its grand debut otherwise he's going to gnaw my finger off. Thank you Aunt Kathy for Jack's shirt. It says "Jack's Gas Station" and although it wasn't meant this way, he is definately a little "gas station!" Happy Summer to EVERYONE!!!