tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55671229297273156772024-03-13T12:55:54.805-07:00Hewett's HappeningsThe Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-42716677449404104822012-09-15T18:47:00.001-07:002012-09-15T18:48:02.345-07:00Happy 3rd birthday to Princess Lucy!First of all, let me just say, it's crazy how much you change in just one short year as a child. <br />
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Lucy's birthday...2011</div>
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Lucy's birthday...2012</div>
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Anyways, our little miracle baby turned 3 on Sept. 14 and her princess party was today. Family gathered at their house as Lucy blew out 3 candles and opened a ton of gifts to celebrate her 3rd year of life! What a blessing she is to our family! </div>
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When we weren't eating cake or opening presents, we were occupying ourselves doing other things like...playing the drums or...<br />
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A fun time was had by all. Happy 3rd Birthday, Lucy! Uncle Daniel, Aunt Anna, and baby Hampton love you sooo much!!</div>
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The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-30071885747513583992012-09-08T19:12:00.002-07:002012-09-08T19:12:57.822-07:0015 months oldI haven't posted in quite some time with school starting, but I didn't want to slack on posts about our precious little growing man. He had his 15 month appointment this last Tuesday, Sept. 4. Since just starting school, sadly, I opted for Daniel to take him without me so I wouldn't have to miss any school so soon. Of course, Daniel was happy to. I'm so very thankful for such a loving and caring husband and daddy to our son. He is always so happy to spend time with Hampton and I have no worries about what is going on when I'm not around. I sometimes take him for granted, but try not to because I know there are many people out there that can't say the same about their significant other, unfortunately. Anywho...as usual, Dr. Williams said he was "perfect." Count my many blessings every. night. <br />
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He got a book at his appointment and Daniel was thoughtful enough to send me a text when they left of how the appt. went as well as a picture of Hampton looking at his book. :) Made my heart smile.</div>
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he truly enjoys daycare (thank you, Lord!)</div>
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There are tons of other things I am sure I could think of, but my brain is shutting down for the day and I am exhausted. Needless to say, he is your typical "all boy" 15 month old with the sweetest personality and FULL of life and joy! I really am blessed to call him mine! :)</div>
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Well, on a GOOD note, Hampton has officially been in a daycare a whole week now and we all survived, yay!! On a bad note, by day 5 his immune system had kicked in and realized he was obviously playing with some unfamiliar germs that it didn't like because he already has the "daycare crud". Ugh. Not. Fun. Nothing that a little children's cold and allergy dimetapp can't kill, but still. I HATE when my baby is sick and not feeling well. His teacher's have given me a GREAT report every day this week. They LOVE him already and apparently the feeling is mutual because he has reached for his teachers everyday so far!! In a nutshell, they said he has yet to cry, LOVES to eat, is SO sweet, and is BUSY. haha!! That's definitely my sweet Hampton! Also, the whole napping scenario was the only thing we were all concerned about. One nap vs. two. Sleeping on a nap mat on the FLOOR vs. his crib (for a year now). We started out on Monday with about a 15 minute nap on his mat. Tuesday he wouldn't lay down on his mat so they rolled a crib from down the hall and he slept 45 minutes in it. Wednesday, he slept an hour in the crib. Thursday, he slept 1 hour and 20 minutes on his nap mat and Friday he slept 2 hours on his nap mat!!!!!!!!!!!! He is SO smart. Guess he realized that all the other kids were doing it, he could to. haha!! Either way, we're SO proud of him!! I couldn't be happier with where he is, his teachers, and how well his first week went (besides the crud, but that's just a given). Thank you, Lord, for your abundant blessings!! This mommy is VERY thankful!</div>
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One of my favorite things is sneaking up to the window when I go in to pick him up. I LOVE to see what he's doing. It's so cute and a little funny to watch him with all the other little munchkins in there. Although, it makes me a little sad watching him because he is so grown up looking. I don't like that part. Anyways, the first day I went to pick him up and this is what he was doing..."talking" non stop to the little girl across the hall. It was hysterical. And when he finished he never even saw me. He just walked away. hahaha I about fell out. Watch out girls...looks like we already have a little heart breaker on our hands!! ;) </div>
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I tried to spend a little extra quality time with him this week before we get on our rigid every single day schedule. The schedule where I don't go up to school anytime I want or I get to drop him off whatever time or I get to drop him off and not Daniel. That schedule starts Tuesday and I'm NOT looking forward to it. So, we met Mimi at the Waffle House Friday morning before heading to school. He was just about an hour and a half tardy, but our goal is not perfect attendance at this point!! ;)<br />
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Lastly, if you live in Dothan you know that this past Monday obviously started the 40 days of rain because it has seriously rained every. single. day. this past week. Therefore, hindering me from getting the "out by the sign" pic of Hampton at school. BUT, God knows me well, so he gave me about a 3 minute time frame Friday morning when I dropped him off to snap a few of him with NO rain. He already didn't feel well, bless his heart, and now I was making him stand in some bushes by some sign that he had no clue what for. BUT, I wasn't turning down this small window of opportunity to snap the pic quickly. :)<br />
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I love this child...seriously my whole world! :)</div>
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I forgot to mention how he has already shown some signs of what I know he has picked up and learning at school. For example, they sit criss cross on the floor to watch t.v. and when I turned on our t.v. in our room Friday morning while I was finishing getting ready, he went and sat on the floor with his legs criss crossed. Talk about melt my heart. Wow. I'm anxious and excited to see what all he learns from "school". I know he will learn and grow SO much in just this first year! We are so proud of you Hampton already! Mommy and Daddy love you soooo much!!The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-47215894803466555302012-08-06T12:13:00.003-07:002012-08-06T12:13:49.549-07:00Hampton's last day of summer, Girls Beach Trip, and Hampton's first day of daycare...all in oneSo, this past Friday was my last official day with Hampton as a stay at home mom. He started daycare today so I knew I wanted to make it a special day for us both. We hung out running errands that morning and went to the mall afterwards. We grabbed some yummy lunch from Chick fil a while we were there. Afterwards we went to see this guy...<br />
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I guess he thought he didn't need a nap on his last day of summer so by the time we were at Chuckee Cheese he was literally a zombie. I know he enjoyed riding the rides, but his expressions sure wasn't showing it. Oh well. I had fun watching him and thoroughly enjoyed my time with him (as always!). He still brought a smile to my face. Nap or no nap. ;)</div>
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Later that afternoon, I left for a girls beach trip in Panama City with my besties, Alexis, Brooke, and Jenni K. It was a well deserved and MUCH needed trip. Of course I missed my time away from my 2 sweet boys, but there's nothing like a girls weekend getaway at the beach once in a blue moon. To say we had a blast would be an understatement. A lot of laughs, good food, plenty of gossip, and relaxing on the beach. What more could a girl ask for?! We started our night off by eating some delicious seafood at Reggae J's at Pier Park. Then made our way down to Rum Runners. I LOVE piano bars. They play such fun songs and it's always a hoot people watching. <br />
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Saturday morning it was cloudy and we were on the beach about 10 minutes before mother nature decided not to play nice. The clouds rolled in and here came the rain. So, we headed over to Hook D to grab some lunch. It's a little hole in the wall place right across from pier park and on the beach. Neat little place to grab some lunch in your swimsuit and cover up. ;) During lunch, the clouds parted ways and the sun was finally shining rays of light!!! It was a beautiful sight. Haha! We quickly finished and headed back. For the next 5 hours straight I looked at this...<br />
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After a full course meal at Red Bar and the sun soaking up every ounce of energy we had in our bodies that day, we took it back to the condo where we all 4 piled up in a king size bed in our p.j.'s and watched the Olympics. Ahhhhh. Heaven again. Full from the Red Bar, exhausted from the day, p.j.'s, no make up, King size comfy bed, Olympics on the tv. I didn't think the trip could get any better, but it proved itself wrong. And yep, all on a Saturday night. Ha!! The next morning Lex and I went and ate breakfast at Another Broken Egg while Jenni and Brooke soaked up a little more r&r on the sand. I was sad to leave, but SO excited to see my guys when I got home. I'm already looking forward to our next Fab Four trip!!!<br />
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Last, but not least, as I had said before Hampton's first day at Evergreen Presbyterian was today. <br />
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I sobbed last night in bed thinking about him having to go, but this morning God granted me the peace and understanding I had prayed for. We ALL did great! We got there about 7:35 and left him about 8.</div>
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We had probably been there 2 minutes and he was itching to get out of my arms. I let him down and he was off and playing. :) <br />
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By the time we left one of his teachers, Ms. Tamara, was already loving on him. They went down the hall to get the others and he didn't even look back at Mommy and Daddy! We were already a memory. ;)<br />
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I thought it was so cute seeing his name above his book bag hook. It really hit me that my little man is really growing up fast. Although, I don't think he could be in better hands!<br />
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The morning proved not to be such an emotional disaster like I had imagined it being. We are so incredibly blessed for him to be at Evergreen and to be so laid back and content like he is. Both of those helped our transition to go so smoothly this morning. Not to mention all the prayers we had from friends and family. Even though I didn't cry, it was still hard leaving him. I know he is in great hands though and I look forward to him learning so much and making little friends!! Thank you Lord for your abundant Love and blessings!! One last thing...it was raining when we dropped him off so I didn't get the picture of him standing by the Evergreen sign that I wanted. I was so bummed, but I'm hoping it will be stopped by the time I pick him up and we can sneak one in then. We'll see. Not if he hasn't taken a nap all day... ;)The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-91177389911670055902012-08-03T13:40:00.000-07:002012-08-03T13:45:05.859-07:0013 months old<div style="text-align: center;">
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I haven't blogged in a few weeks. July turned out to be a super busy month. What's new?? Big boy turned 13 months on July 2 while we were enjoying our week at the beach. I wanted to share a few things about him for memory's sake. He continues to amaze us with each day passing. He learns something new or does something I had no idea he even knew he could do. He's walking really well now (almost running!). He is your typical 13 month old little boy. Full of life, energy, and joy. He's very busy these days. LOVES to play outside. </div>
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Especially when he has this guy to play with. :)<br />
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He keeps us busy for sure. <br />
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he knows how to blow a kiss<br />
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he sleeps 12 hours every night<br />
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He continues to amaze us and bring so much love and laughter to our lives. He is growing way too fast. We love you Hampton sooooo much!!<br />
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<br />Other than trying to soak up every last minute of summer, I've been working in my classroom and trying to get things ready to start the school year. I also had jury duty for the first time this past week, unfortanately. It was interesting, but I'm thankful I got dismissed Thursday morning. I left quickly and didn't look back. I was ready to spend the last 2 days of summer with my precious baby boy. More on that my next post. In the meantime, I am leaving for the beach in about an hour for a girls beach trip. I'm going to miss my 2 boys the most, but excited about some well deserved r&r on the beach. The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-78433854234423841462012-07-12T19:23:00.002-07:002012-07-12T19:23:24.571-07:00Family Beach Vacay 2012This past Saturday we returned from a relaxed week at Panama City Beach. It actually turned out that Cheri and Chris (my cousins) needed a dog/house sitter for their house in PCB for 6 weeks while they were on vacation themselves. Cheri had set up different people to stay different weeks. It just so happened that she asked if we would want to stay the same week we were already planning our family vacation to the beach. Perfecto!!! It was a win-win situation for everyone. We went down on Saturday, June 30 and came back Saturday, July 7. We had an absolute blast! Not to mention they live in the neighborhood directly across from Pier Park on Back Beach Rd....and have a golf cart...and 2 neighborhood pools (the biggest and best one being a block from their house). Score...again!! :) I won't bore you with allll the details from the week, but I will say we had a fun, yet relaxing, and WELL DESERVED week at the beach and ate our share of yummy seafood. Just the 3 of us. It was so nice to get away and soak up every moment and memory of fun with little man. We went to Pier Park I think every night except one. Hampton, well, Daniel and I too, loved watching everybody (it was slam packed every night) and just taking in all the sights, smells, and feelings that come with being at the beach. <br />
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We went to the beach only one day out of the whole week. Hampton is not the biggest fan of the sand right now (not to mention neither is his OCD mommy) AND all the baggage that you have to lug with you is not cool. <br />
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We headed over to the outlets in Destin on Tuesday to take a little break from all the Vitamin D we had been soaking up the last few days. We ate at Cheeseburger in Paradise and then shopped till we dropped. <br />
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Wednesday was July 4. It was rainy and ugly all day until late that afternoon. Mother nature decided to play nice and give everyone a chance to get outdoors a bit to shoot some fireworks, grill, listen to a band, or any other ritual that we Americans do on this national holiday. We decided to take the party to the none other Pier Park for our evening of festivities. They were having a band and fireworks on the lawn of the huge park set up beside Pier Park so we figured that sounded just as good as anything else. After circling I think the entire parking lot 15 times for a parking space we FINALLY got lucky. We get everything out and head over that way and it hit me. I FORGOT my camera. And if you know me, forgetting my camera is the biggest NO NO ever. I never, ever forget it. Capturing moments and memories is an all time favorite of mine. I almost cried. No joke. Daniel (the sweetest hubby on this planet) even asked me if he could go get it for me b/c he KNOWS how I feel about taking pictures. Of course, I wouldn't let him. I just sucked it up and went on about life (all the while couldn't hardly have fun for wishing I had my dang camera the whole time). But, I lived. And I settled for my i phone camera. Not my first pick obviously, but it works just the same. Here are a few from the night...<br />
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Kisses for mommy :)</div>
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I have the old computer lab classroom, but best news is, it's in the first grade building. However, I can't start moving in until they have everything moved and floors waxed. Eeeeek. Now, if you are a teacher reading this, you understand the stress level my body is feeling about having to wait. BUT, in the meantime, I am soaking up every. single. second with my precious baby until I HAVE to start on my room. <br />
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Thank you, Daniel, for the being the best role model Hampton could have for a daddy. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to us as a family. I know Hampton already looks up to you and it makes my heart melt watching you two together. We appreciate your patience, love, and understanding. And most of all, thank you for setting the most wonderful example of a man after God's own heart. Words can't express how much love Hampton and I have for you now and always. </div>
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Last, but not least, it was time for sweet boy to open his well deserved gifts! Again, Lucy thought it would be best to help him with this. ;)</div>
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All in all, it was a special and fun day with some of my nearest and dearest friends and family that helped Hampton celebrate his day. Thank you to everyone who came to party with Curious Hampton. We hope you had just as much fun as we did. It took 2 days for this momma to recuperate from this one festivity. Whew. Now to plan for his 2nd...juuuuust kidding. <br />
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Happy 1st Birthday, Hampton! You are SO loved by SO many!!!</div>
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Whichever way you want to look at it, Hampton turned the big 1 on June 2. My, oh my. WHERE has my little baby gone?! It was a bittersweet day to say the least. We had his 1 year appointment yesterday and Dr. Williams said he could not be any more perfect...developmentally and physically. Needless to say, I was a proud mommy! I guess I was so overwhelmed and attentive during his appointment (and mostly probably due to the fact that Hughes was also with us) I was bad and didn't even take a picture of him. :( <br />
Oh well. Life goes on. However, I will share a few of my favorite month old pics, which I won't even begin to whine about how hard they were to capture. The boy can't sit still, but oh is he happy and SO dang sweet, not to mention, PRECIOUS!!!<br />
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His 1 year stats were:</div>
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weight: 21 lbs 6 oz</div>
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height: 29 inches</div>
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head: 48 1/2 cm</div>
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he loves to eat! He will eat ANY baby or table food you put in his mouth. Haven't found one thing he doesn't like yet! Not a picky eater and I'm not complaining! He also loves any kind of drink. Green tea, sweet tea, chocolate milk, and all sorts of juices are his favorite. He even loves prune juice. Yuuck.</div>
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he is now on whole milk in a sippy cup. Thank you, Lord! No more Dr. Brown bottles and his 16 parts that go along with it. It was NOT a fun battle, but we didn't give up. It took a whole week for him to transition and progress to nothing but sippy cup. I started whole milk and sippy cup all in one so it was a huge adjustment for the little guy, but he did really well.</div>
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he doesn't suck a paci OR any fingers. Again, thank you, Lord! Just one less thing we have to give up. :)</div>
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he will now start a game of peek-a-boo with you instead of vice versa. It's way cute.</div>
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Here he was even playing a game of it with himself.</div>
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he loves to throw the ball with you<br />
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he can scroll through pictures on an i phone. CRAZY doesn't even begin to explain it. He will also scroll down Facebook when I am on it.</div>
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he loves baby apps on my i phone as well. His favorite is a counting Fisher Price one.</div>
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he won't sit long enough to let you read him a book, but he loves to look at them with you and on his own. Here lately, I have found him in his room by himself just looking thru a book. It melts. my. heart.</div>
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he has just started pitching temper tamptrums if he doesn't get his way. "No, not Hampton?, YES. Sweet. Innocent. Hampton." I don't make this stuff up. He will usually rare his head back and whine or cry. Depending on the severity of it at the time. It only usually lasts for about 10 seconds, but still. He has his daddy's attitude, what can I say?! ha! ;)</div>
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he has 7 teeth. 4 on top. 3 on bottom.</div>
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he still is in the bed with us at night, but we are slowly, but surely working on that. Although, he starts out in his crib, but doesn't last nearly long enough; maybe only even 2 or 3 hours. He's smart enough to know he gets to come to mommy and daddy's bed after that. Who wouldn't wake up then?! BUT, he does take 2 naps, one in morning and one in afternoon, in his crib. That's something to shout about right?! :)<br />
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I would have to say he is truly your typical 1 year old little boy! Sweet, lovable, funny, smart, and energetic just to name a few. Daniel and I are more than blessed to be called his mom and dad. He has brought more joy to our lives than I thought was possible. He has opened my eyes to what life is ALL about and I couldn't be MORE proud of him for all of his accomplishments in just one short year of his life. He makes me laugh, cry happy tears, and smile on a daily basis. My heart swells with more and more love for this child with each day passing. It has been one incredible year watching him learn and grow. I look forward to many, many more!! <br />
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Don't you ever forget, mommy and daddy LOVE you to the moon and back sweet boy!!</div>
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from the smash cake last weekend to the whole pancake that morning.</div>
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After breakfast we headed back home for him to open his present from us. It's a 3 in 1 trike that will grow with him. :) He loves it!<br />
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Being silly...peek-a-boo :)</div>
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All ready to go! Thanks to hard working Daddy who put it together while he was napping :)</div>
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This girl (Lea Burnett) decided it would be a good idea to get hitched on Hampton's first birthday so we had to postpone baby boy's birthday party until next weekend. ;)</div>
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Congrats again, Lea and Josh! Everything was beautiful and we all had a blast!</div>
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Annnnnd as if he hadn't had enough fun (and sugar!) already, Aunt Brooke and Uncle Jerry wanted him to come spend the night with them and we didn't argue with that offer!! :)</div>
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They also got him a little something to dig into for his birthday</div>
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"I DIDN'T DO IT!!!" hahaha I'm obsessed with this picture! Too funny!</div>
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To hear them tell it, he had a pretty fun time and I'm sure not surprised. Actually, I'm a little nervous about the future when he can actually talk and want to go to Aunt Brooke and Uncle Jerry's ALL the time. ;)</div>
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We all had a great day celebrating his first birthday! He has filled our lives with so much joy and I can't imagine what life before him was like. Had to have been pretty boring!! He makes our family complete and I thank God several times a day for allowing us this huge honor of being his parents. We will never be worthy of such a blessing. </div>
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Happy FIRST birthday Hampton! We love you to the moon and back!</div>
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Hampton's going to be 1 on June 2!!!</div>
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He has officially hit the stage where he LOVES balloons!</div>
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Our precious boy!</div>
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He loves dogs and it was no different with their dog, Calvin</div>
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She did an amazing job with everything!</div>
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Hampton's first year...so colorful :)</div>
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"WHAT is this thing you are putting in front of me, daddy?!?"</div>
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I must admit, he was his momma's son when it came to his smash cake. </div>
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It hurt my heart a little bit to think about letting this go on, but I think it hurt his too (just a little).</div>
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At first, he just picked little pieces of it, then he began to get the hang of it. </div>
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And he still didn't do much damage (considering what other 1 year olds usually do!)</div>
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Theeeeen, he realized just how yummy this stuff was...</div>
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We love you Hampton sooooo much!!!</div>
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Yaaaaaay, Hampton!!</div>
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"Where'd it go?!?"</div>
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After a quick bath and a wardrobe change, we were all ready to open gifts!!</div>
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He had fun tearing the paper :)</div>
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Checking out one of the cute crayon books Aunt Teresa gave him!</div>
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So sweet.</div>
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A big thanks again to Aunt Teresa for the fun birthday party! Everyone had a blast!<br />
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I hope everyone had a fun, yet safe Memorial day weekend!The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-36862824005976253762012-05-14T08:23:00.000-07:002012-05-14T08:23:48.546-07:00FIRST Mother's Day!To say I am blessed would be an understatement. I am BEYOND blessed and thank God everyday for His abundant blessings. My very first mother's day is officially in the books and I must say it was such a special day thanks to my precious husband, beautiful baby boy, and family. It was all I had imagined it would be and more.<br />
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my heart has been filled and overwhelmed with love and joy for this precious angel. Words cannot describe how much I love being a mommy to this child. Even though he doesn't talk to me yet (just babbles, coos, and TRIES to talk words) I can only imagine how sweet his voice will sound to hear him call me, "mommy." My heart longs for that moment already. He is the most precious gift God could have ever blessed Daniel and I with and I am forever grateful. </div>
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Daniel so lovingly let me open my gift from him and Hampton on Saturday night. Sunday mornings are usually rushed with breakfast, getting ready, and out the door ON TIME so we figured we could knock that out beforehand. They gave me this beautiful necklace. I must say, the picture doesn't do it justice. It has a round of diamonds and a silver plate behind it that is engraved. On the front side it reads, "Hampton Woods, 6-2-11 and on the back it reads, Mother's Day 2012. Not gonna lie, I almost cried when I opened it. It is absolutely beautiful! Something I wanted, but more. It is so special to me and I will cherish it and the memories of my first mother's day forever. Thank you again, Daniel and Hampton. I love you both more than words can say.</div>
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He loves to play ball or anything else for that matter, but throwing the ball is one of his favs.<br />
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He is in. to. everything.<br />
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You can ask him where his tongue is and he will stick it out. It's way cute.<br />
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I'm sure there are several other things that he's doing or saying right now, but I'm having one of those brain freeze moments. Probably due to the fact that I have a screaming and very tired 11 month old climbing up my leg that clearly is more important than a blog post right now. So, that's going to have to be good enough for my memory of his 11 month of life.The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-55957705686127430252012-05-12T09:23:00.001-07:002012-05-12T09:23:12.720-07:00Mini Vaca to Pensacola, FLDaniel has to be in Pensacola for the new computer system they just got with his job at Amerigas. The training is for 3 weeks, April 30-May 18. Whew. That's a long time for everyone involved; daddy, mommy, and Hampton. I was excited when he told me that we could tag along for the ride and stay with him down there. We left on Sunday, April 29, all looking forward to our little mini vaca. Of course Daniel was scheduled to be in meetings all day, every day so I had pumped myself up for some quality time with the little man, even if we didn't know where the heck we were going OR where the heck we needed to go. ;) So, Monday morning rolled around and I kept our morning routine the same. His morning nap is like clock work so I didn't want to mess that up in any way. Afterall, we were all a little "off" living out of a hotel room for what we thought was going to be 3 weeks!! After his nap, I got him dressed for the day, packed and ready to head out on our first adventure. I decided to venture down to the downtown area of Pcola. I had heard there were cute little shops and restaurants we would enjoy. I'm glad we decided to because at the very end of main street we just happened to stumble across the Palafox Pier. Forget the shops and restaurants, this was just what a little curious 11 month old needed. There were big boats, a splash pad, PEOPLE, the bay, pigeons walking around, and tons of other stuff for his little curious mind to look at. We walked down the pier and he loved every minute of it. He spotted a boat coming in to dock and it was fun getting to watch his little eyes in amazement. I could see his wheels spinning inside of his brain. <br />
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Don't get me wrong, he did play a little in it, but was not overly thrilled about it. Hence, the face here. haha!<br />
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So, not long after, we opted for the pool again. I will let you decide by these 2 pictures whether he enjoyed the pool or the sand better! :)<br />
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We got back to the hotel, and soooomebody was still wanting to play. He literally knew we were somewhere different and he took full advantage of it! Here he is playing peek-a-boo in the mirror with himself. It was hilarious to say the least. I was just glad to see him feeling a little better. He was sick all weekend, but was the best little trooper in the world!<br />
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On Sunday, instead of heading back to the other hotel, we decided it would be best if we call it quits for us. Living in a hotel room with an 11 month old in an unfamiliar place was hard, not to mention him being sick. I'm usually not a quitter, but in this case, I did what was best for my baby and that was coming back home, even if it did mean being without daddy for 2 weeks. We made it back the next day safe and sound and Hampton has been on the mend ever since. Another week has gone by with Daniel in Pcola and we're ALL thankful he only has 1 more. At least it's not too far that we still get him for the weekend. It was fun while it lasted, but boy was I glad to step foot in my own shower and lay my body down in MY bed. ;)The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-13681668767072704732012-04-25T19:15:00.002-07:002012-04-25T19:15:47.671-07:00Cheers to 2 wonderful years!!Each time a certain holiday or special occasion comes along I can't help but ponder back to the year or years before on what it was like then vs. now. Daniel and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary yesterday. As I thought back on the past 2 years I couldn't help but smile thinking of what all the Lord has blessed us with along with all the trials and tribulations that He has brought us through. Don't worry, I'm not going to write a sappy post on how much I love my husband and how he's the best thing the Lord has ever put in my life, etc. etc. because you already know all that. However, it sure is neat to compare where we were each year on our anniversary thus far. <br />
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Of course the first year was our amazing and forever memorable wedding day.</div>
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We went to the beach on our 1 year anniversary and I was oh, 34 weeks pregnant with our first little angel, Hampton.<br />
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And this year we happened to go to the beach as well, but we stayed with my cousin, Cheri. Sweet Hampton had a blast! His 3rd cousin, Lydia was down there for the week as well so he had a playmate for the weekend.</div>
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We didn't get down there until late Friday night and when we woke up Saturday morning to clouds and 60% chance of thunderstorms, I knew it was going to be an inside and peaceful kind of beach trip. And that it was. We lounged around ALL day and listened to the monsoon. Cheri and Chris have an awesome backyard complete with 2 porches, one that is screened in and the other with a tin roof. Ahhh, a little piece of heaven when you're lounging under a screened in porch, listening to the rain hit the tin roof...even at the beach. Thank you again Chris and Cheri for sharing your beautiful beach house with us! Sunday, of course, was gorgeous! Not a cloud in the sky, but the best day to fly a kite. It. was. windy. Like 25-30 mph windy. So what else to do than get in the golf cart and ride around. We went to the pool first. (Lydia just THOUGHT she wanted to swim until she got her whole teeny tiny body in). That lasted about 2.5 seconds. Oh well. I got some cute shots of our little man. ;)</div>
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Next, we ventured over to Frank Brown Park for the kiddos to play a bit. This is the face you get when Hampton is sleepy and had no nap for the day. Who can blame him?! :)<br />
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I guess he got his 2nd wind...<br />
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Annnnnd, finally, this is our little family of 3 on our actual anniversary day. 2 years later. :)</div>
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Uncle Jerry and Aunt Brooke were nice enough to keep the kiddo while Daniel and I went to eat at Ichiban baby free!! Thank y'all again! </div>
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Happy Anniversary, Daniel. </div>
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Hampton and I love you to the moon and back!!</div>
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I wouldn't trade my life for anything and I'm looking forward to many, many more with the ones I love!!!</div>The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-23525784278010618402012-04-09T19:58:00.001-07:002012-04-09T20:05:06.816-07:00Busy beesWell, it is officially April and a week has already come and gone. Just as my title for this post reads...reason # 76 why I haven't had a chance to blog at. all. We have been busy little bees around here. Last weekend I was at the beach for Brooke's last fling before the ring! :) <br />
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Once I got back from the beach, the following week was my Spring Break (from 1st grade maternity leave). I was SO excited to be able to sleep in with my little man again and get to play with him ALL day. I had missed that. I had actually forgotten how fast breaks from school FLY by. To say the least, it was NOT fun when my alarm went off this morning before the sun had even come up!! It ended up being a pretty busy week, but we did make time for some fun too! We went to Hughes' baseball game Tuesday night. I LOVE going to his games and being at the ball park again. Just the feeling when I get out there is THE best feeling. Memories always begin to flood my mind from us literally living out there growing up. Hughes plays 2nd base and is really good (and I'm not being biased b/c he's my nephew!). Hampton was intrigued by his surroundings (especially all the loud, smelly, and silly boys in the dugout!) and even gave a few claps here and there!! <br />
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Wednesday morning Brooke was babysitting Lucy so she brought her over for Lucy and Hampton to put Hampton's new blow up pool to use for the first time! I don't think Hampton knew what to think or make of all this chaos. haha Lucy, on the other hand, had a ball! :)<br />
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Thursday night we ventured out to the mall to have a little visit with good 'ole Peter. I was anxious to see how Hampton would do and not to my surprise, he LOVED him! He checked him out reeeealll good...<br />
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and was ALL SMILES and LAUGHS afterwards. Aaaaaaahhhh. I began to breathe again. :) Get back with me next year at this time!!!!<br />
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We had his 9 month pics (yes, a month late) this past Saturday morning with Erica Hartzog. There again, I always am a little apprehensive about how he's going to do. I'm not sure why I still worry about these things with this child. Maybe with the 2nd, but not this one. He is THE happiest baby. Even when he hasn't had a nap, has tee-tee'd in his diaper 14 times, and has a poopy. Still. happy. I'm NOT by any means complaining. Don't get me wrong. He's not perfect and he has his moments, but 99.9% of the time, he's happy and chill. Therefore, to say our shoot with him was a success would be an understatement. Of course, it had a little bit to do with an amazing photographer we had as well. I have said it on Facebook and I will say it again, if you need a GREAT photographer in the Dothan area call Erica with Erica Hartzog Photography. She is SO easy to work with, an amazingly talented photographer, and SO reasonably priced. I'm in LOVE with his pics and it was only the previews. :)<br />
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Finally, to cap off our first week in April, we celebrated Jesus' resurrection from the tomb, with Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful church service at Covenant and then headed to my parent's house for a yummy lunch with the family and a little easter egg hunting afterwards. I got some good pictures to capture Hampton's first Easter. <br />
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<div align="center">Peter Cottontail made his way to our house</div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VjdYGOoh3IA/T4OeUg9mjxI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/yJvmzPjS9d4/s1600/IMG_1329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VjdYGOoh3IA/T4OeUg9mjxI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/yJvmzPjS9d4/s320/IMG_1329.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Getting his goodies :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SO2zWIUgiE8/T4Oe0Tq7t1I/AAAAAAAAA7g/RG7yDk7UT98/s1600/IMG_1341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SO2zWIUgiE8/T4Oe0Tq7t1I/AAAAAAAAA7g/RG7yDk7UT98/s320/IMG_1341.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div align="center">Sweet cousins :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zY8j2KLpDkw/T4Of1jT-uzI/AAAAAAAAA74/zn7gJ_Z_SWY/s1600/IMG_1358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zY8j2KLpDkw/T4Of1jT-uzI/AAAAAAAAA74/zn7gJ_Z_SWY/s320/IMG_1358.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Family pic :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hd11N2VWDLQ/T4OgBDzd1iI/AAAAAAAAA8A/uCJ9PuYnhLU/s1600/IMG_1364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hd11N2VWDLQ/T4OgBDzd1iI/AAAAAAAAA8A/uCJ9PuYnhLU/s320/IMG_1364.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Opening his Easter goody from Mimi and Papa...</div><div align="center">we think Mimi got a little confused and thought it was </div><div align="center">Christmas all over again!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3BICuLDTS-U/T4OgT7burLI/AAAAAAAAA8I/RRiR6AycTtI/s1600/IMG_1375.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3BICuLDTS-U/T4OgT7burLI/AAAAAAAAA8I/RRiR6AycTtI/s320/IMG_1375.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Whew. Makes me tired just writing about it all again. I keep thinking one day, just one day life might slow down and then I think, "who am I kidding?!?" I guess I really wouldn't have it any other way. <br />
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I will leave you with a funny (to me anyways!)...<br />
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<div align="center">Easter 2011...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2fBzViZpHg/T4Ohb_9XfDI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/RBXqyWcTECE/s1600/215862_10100194384663441_7004790_49775269_3219957_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2fBzViZpHg/T4Ohb_9XfDI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/RBXqyWcTECE/s320/215862_10100194384663441_7004790_49775269_3219957_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Easter 2012 :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhwYVsiwkCo/T4Oe5GHtn5I/AAAAAAAAA7o/FcxJoNN3lok/s1600/IMG_1355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhwYVsiwkCo/T4Oe5GHtn5I/AAAAAAAAA7o/FcxJoNN3lok/s320/IMG_1355.JPG" width="213" /></a></div>The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-91020124979704195682012-04-02T20:08:00.000-07:002012-04-02T20:08:45.610-07:0010 months oldHoly smokes. 10 short months have FLOWN by and we are 2 months away from the big FIRST birthday. Eeeeek. Have to be honest, I'm getting a little sad with each day passing. Hampton is growing SO fast and learning new things I feel like on a daily basis. We took his 10 month pictures tonight and I must say, he was the wiggliest, squirmiest that he's been yet. It was a very difficult task to keep him in his green chair. Hence, having to give him the monkey towards the end. Anything to keep him in the chair! haha<br />
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<div align="center">Daddy sure is a funny guy! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ru6xDc2w2vA/T3plyOVa9iI/AAAAAAAAA44/WLUNO0amluQ/s1600/IMG_1311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ru6xDc2w2vA/T3plyOVa9iI/AAAAAAAAA44/WLUNO0amluQ/s320/IMG_1311.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Hey friend..."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WdRc-nuoshk/T3pl3uEcVKI/AAAAAAAAA5A/pvnyfNDZ43A/s1600/IMG_1320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WdRc-nuoshk/T3pl3uEcVKI/AAAAAAAAA5A/pvnyfNDZ43A/s320/IMG_1320.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">The monkey fell and Hampton almost did too. </div><div align="center">He went straight for him...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6PgCpbp3Lqo/T3pl88NBBPI/AAAAAAAAA5I/o-4wbfhxEww/s1600/IMG_1323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6PgCpbp3Lqo/T3pl88NBBPI/AAAAAAAAA5I/o-4wbfhxEww/s320/IMG_1323.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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As of now...<br />
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he loves anything that moves. Anything he can crawl after, roll, or push.<br />
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he loves dogs and thinks they are funny! (No, we don't have a 4 legged furry friend of our own and mama doesn't want or NEED that responsibility right now!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">he loves to swing and be outdoors. He will actually crawl to the door now and whine wanting to go outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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A lot of things he is beginning to do and say now I haven't or can't capture them in a picture so I will have the memory written in his book or on here. For example...<br />
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he is an extreme chatter box. He has really opened up in public and around others this last month. Up until then, he was extremely shy. So far, he is saying da-da, ma-ma, and bye-bye (only sometimes or basically when he wants to.)<br />
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he points to things when he wants you to see it.<br />
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he waves bye-bye and it is THE cutest thing ever. <br />
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I look forward to every new day with this sweet child of mine. I pray that he fully understands just how much he is loved by Daniel and I. He is the biggest blessing and we truly do love him to the moon and back.<br />
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1. Hughes has started baseball. Yay! However, I was a bad aunt and forgot my camera for his first game, but I promise pics in the near future.<br />
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2. I started a maternity leave on March 12 in First Grade at Rehobeth Elementary and absolutely LOVE it!! I don't love leaving Hampton everyday after being with him at home for 9 months, but we've both adjusted well. Plus, he is in very good hands with one of my sweet friends' aunt, Mrs. Cathy. She adores him and he adores her. SO thankful for her and him not having to go to day care right now. :)<br />
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3. An answered prayer (or shall I say MANY prayers!)...Daniel officially got a new job with Amerigas on March 16. Tomorrow is his last day of his 2 week notice at LifeSouth. We will definitely miss the people he has worked with there, but know God had His hands all over this new and great opportunity for him. I am thrilled for him and this new adventure for our family. I can't wait to see what all God has in store for our future. <br />
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<div align="center">His sweet employees threw him a surprise going away party...</div><div align="center">and boy, was a it a surprise! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tljYdkXkYgY/T3UGM1IdhgI/AAAAAAAAA24/Iltn0frZi8o/s1600/IMG_1280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tljYdkXkYgY/T3UGM1IdhgI/AAAAAAAAA24/Iltn0frZi8o/s320/IMG_1280.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The awesome cake one of his very own employees made...13 hours!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KsKDG7_HrM/T3UGemadz5I/AAAAAAAAA3Q/CL-teSsQMuo/s1600/IMG_1289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--KsKDG7_HrM/T3UGemadz5I/AAAAAAAAA3Q/CL-teSsQMuo/s320/IMG_1289.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Giving his thank you speech :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSSzvmmKE-w/T3UGjlJB73I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/auFF1F-NVIc/s1600/IMG_1292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSSzvmmKE-w/T3UGjlJB73I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/auFF1F-NVIc/s320/IMG_1292.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
4. On March 17 we said good-bye to our beloved Black Maxima and welcomed (with open arms) a 2012 white Armada. I was SO sick of looking at SUV's, test driving SUV's, and negotiating SUV's that I was soooo happy when we arrived at the decision of the Armada. Thank you, Mitchell Nissan, we LOVE it!!!<br />
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5. This past weekend we headed to GA for Daniel's grandmother's 82nd birthday. It was at his Aunt Teresa's out at their beautiful farm. We got some awesome pictures, but I will spare you with just a few that I captured from this memorable weekend. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My love!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKHrn7xWGF4/T3ULGEhl6jI/AAAAAAAAA34/Ztr_dTfuwNs/s1600/IMG_1188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKHrn7xWGF4/T3ULGEhl6jI/AAAAAAAAA34/Ztr_dTfuwNs/s320/IMG_1188.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Yep. I shot this. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0qZpTPKlEc/T3ULLP3ZydI/AAAAAAAAA4A/oKS_xphXRs8/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0qZpTPKlEc/T3ULLP3ZydI/AAAAAAAAA4A/oKS_xphXRs8/s320/IMG_1202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center">Mamaw with her 2 great grandsons...Happy 82nd birthday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Crd-BohnyHM/T3ULYjYg-JI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/1SDIzidrtNo/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Crd-BohnyHM/T3ULYjYg-JI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/1SDIzidrtNo/s320/IMG_1225.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Mason, Hampton's 3rd cousin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4syN-gVMq0/T3ULifsQvnI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/Hzsp3DTcfYQ/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4syN-gVMq0/T3ULifsQvnI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/Hzsp3DTcfYQ/s320/IMG_1251.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">My 2 sweet boys :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_xLcVxWtheQ/T3ULmqy1ZQI/AAAAAAAAA4g/BjuN-_1ha2g/s1600/IMG_1241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_xLcVxWtheQ/T3ULmqy1ZQI/AAAAAAAAA4g/BjuN-_1ha2g/s320/IMG_1241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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A good time was had by all. <br />
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Tomorrow starts Spring Break and I couldn't be more excited! To welcome Spring Break, I leave for Brooke's bachelorette weekend at the beach at 3:00 and I can't wait!! It is going to be a super, duper fun weekend with some great friends. Pictures from that will follow in the upcoming week...<br />
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After that, bring on April. I'm. ready. :)The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-29020700410007393002012-03-11T08:44:00.000-07:002012-03-11T08:44:18.674-07:009 month check upHampton had his 9 month check up this past Thursday with Dr. Williams. He continues to grow and is a perfect baby boy! Music to a mommy's ears. :) This was the best check up yet for both mommy and Hampton. Why?? Because we had NO shots which = NO tears. Yay!!<br />
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His 9 months stats were:<br />
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weight: 19 lbs. 1/2 oz.<br />
height: 28 3/4 inches long<br />
head: 47 cm<br />
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Our next appointment is his 1 year old check up. Eeeek!!! Let the party planning begin (ok, maybe it's already began...just a little!) ;)The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-24660473319334509282012-03-04T19:47:00.001-08:002012-03-04T19:53:19.176-08:009 months oldThis last Friday, March 2, marked 9 months since Hampton was born. Wow. Just doesn't seem real. Buuuut, it is and we are loving every minute of our preciousness. His 9 month check up is not until this Friday so that will have to be a post all on its own. In the meantime, we'll talk about how fast our baby boy is growing and learning! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at the PARK!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BeyCibGf9kQ/T1Qxm1sl3sI/AAAAAAAAA1M/6w3Zgli6IB8/s1600/IMG_0965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BeyCibGf9kQ/T1Qxm1sl3sI/AAAAAAAAA1M/6w3Zgli6IB8/s320/IMG_0965.JPG" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div> he still LOVES swinging!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">he says "da-da" like every 10.2 seconds. He wakes up calling for him, when I am talking on the phone to someone he calls for him, when I am telling him "no, no" he calls for him, when I am changing his diaper he calls for him...ok, you get the drift. Isn't it funny how I am with him literally 24/7, but yet "da-da" is his first words?? Amazing. ;) We think he's trying to say "ma-ma", but you can't really tell and he's also saying something to the effects of "nana". NO idea where that came from unless he's seriously trying to call me "Anna"? "Sorry son, but you will NOT refer to me as Anna. Just not gonna let that happen." He's also been trying to say "bye-bye"...we THINK. That ones not too clear either. And other than the other "ooohs, ahhh, and blahhhs" that's about all the language he's speaking. These next few months should be interesting in that department.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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he LOVES playing in our closet...pulling on the clothes...crawling under the clothes...falling in the clothes (yes, that are hanging). Hysterical is an understatement. Don't worry, we made sure to get video and pictures of this the other day. Can't wait for him to watch that in 10 or so years. ;) <br />
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</div><div align="center">There he goes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj3P8DSI8c0/T1Q0_QIMpPI/AAAAAAAAA18/6voQFs6b4Hg/s1600/IMG_1124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wj3P8DSI8c0/T1Q0_QIMpPI/AAAAAAAAA18/6voQFs6b4Hg/s320/IMG_1124.JPG" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> there he comes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xa-yL5lXCU/T1Q1C8dTy3I/AAAAAAAAA2E/TOnxK8JBvM0/s1600/IMG_1125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xa-yL5lXCU/T1Q1C8dTy3I/AAAAAAAAA2E/TOnxK8JBvM0/s320/IMG_1125.JPG" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div> he loves to play peek-a-boo...where's Hampton?!? ha!<br />
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he likes TRYING to feed himself :) Clearly, we don't have that mastered just yet.<br />
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<div align="center">Mommy and Daddy love you so much, sweet boy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HDG8UZKnZVA/T1Q3D0phzFI/AAAAAAAAA2k/q-xejgfllPk/s1600/IMG_1098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HDG8UZKnZVA/T1Q3D0phzFI/AAAAAAAAA2k/q-xejgfllPk/s320/IMG_1098.JPG" uda="true" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-78139443193756738022012-02-19T20:31:00.001-08:002012-02-19T20:32:20.440-08:00Hampton's Dedication to our LordFebruary 19, 2012...an extremely special and most memorable day to say the least. The day our sweet angel, Hampton, was dedicated to our Heavenly Father, who has graciously entrusted him to Daniel and I while here on Earth. We are forever grateful for this honor and it was the least we could do to promise to our God that we will raise him up to the best of our ability in a Christ centered home. It is our prayer to enstill in all of our children the love and hope of Jesus Christ and for them to grow to know Him, love Him, and honor Him in everything they do. Even though it was a cool and dreary day, it was also a beautiful day. I could not have asked for a more perfect day with our family and church family. <br />
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<div align="center">Annointing him with oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QYDUUDOtiCk/T0HKTtWhsgI/AAAAAAAAAzs/__l3u8w5fYw/s1600/IMG_1016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QYDUUDOtiCk/T0HKTtWhsgI/AAAAAAAAAzs/__l3u8w5fYw/s320/IMG_1016.JPG" width="213" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">"This...is a child of God." :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M_FePyqYbcc/T0HKZyekCLI/AAAAAAAAAz0/vB5b1_bbbOM/s1600/IMG_1020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M_FePyqYbcc/T0HKZyekCLI/AAAAAAAAAz0/vB5b1_bbbOM/s320/IMG_1020.JPG" width="213" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Dr. Hays McKay dedicated him</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ffyUY_b5oo/T0HKdf3zAuI/AAAAAAAAAz8/A5ldO9siTDw/s1600/IMG_1027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ffyUY_b5oo/T0HKdf3zAuI/AAAAAAAAAz8/A5ldO9siTDw/s320/IMG_1027.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
After the service, we all went to eat at Olive Garden and continued the celebration at our house afterwards for dessert. <br />
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<div align="center">And of course their was lots of time to play with the cousins :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4gKWCjMQe8/T0HLOW7FkZI/AAAAAAAAA0U/EdxlmYeCjD0/s1600/IMG_1041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4gKWCjMQe8/T0HLOW7FkZI/AAAAAAAAA0U/EdxlmYeCjD0/s320/IMG_1041.JPG" width="320" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love you, sweet boy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zn__Re7isLY/T0HL2P6BoeI/AAAAAAAAA0c/NhaczbYJnSw/s1600/IMG_1087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zn__Re7isLY/T0HL2P6BoeI/AAAAAAAAA0c/NhaczbYJnSw/s320/IMG_1087.JPG" width="213" yda="true" /></a></div><br />
And a big thank you to our families for helping make this day as special as it was. It wouldn't have been complete without you!! We love you!!<br />
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<div align="center">3 of her 10 bridesmaids!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0CXHJ1vSCU/Tzh96juGh2I/AAAAAAAAAyw/R0mbdTjjmjs/s1600/IMG_4983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0CXHJ1vSCU/Tzh96juGh2I/AAAAAAAAAyw/R0mbdTjjmjs/s320/IMG_4983.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Me and my prince charming :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7RRusjcrIOI/Tzh980gbiLI/AAAAAAAAAy4/4ejcXrK6fCU/s1600/IMG_4984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7RRusjcrIOI/Tzh980gbiLI/AAAAAAAAAy4/4ejcXrK6fCU/s320/IMG_4984.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Me and the sweet bride to be! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABhCQrrXZBw/Tzh9_CDWU2I/AAAAAAAAAzA/PeL3vCl4wr4/s1600/IMG_4985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABhCQrrXZBw/Tzh9_CDWU2I/AAAAAAAAAzA/PeL3vCl4wr4/s320/IMG_4985.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Good times with good friends</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MadQJk6CQnI/Tzh-CO4JLyI/AAAAAAAAAzI/rBwWvvRMNWE/s1600/IMG_4987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MadQJk6CQnI/Tzh-CO4JLyI/AAAAAAAAAzI/rBwWvvRMNWE/s320/IMG_4987.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Miss this sweet girl so much, but it was SO fun seeing her again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_uxzfFj1BP4/Tzh-FUDJ20I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/NXpRuI7sDc4/s1600/IMG_4986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_uxzfFj1BP4/Tzh-FUDJ20I/AAAAAAAAAzQ/NXpRuI7sDc4/s320/IMG_4986.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was at my reception, April 2010! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuYDS7F2-PA/Tzh_17dfEGI/AAAAAAAAAzY/D_TOvhMv6vQ/s1600/29963_817562895311_7006846_45200752_6988015_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuYDS7F2-PA/Tzh_17dfEGI/AAAAAAAAAzY/D_TOvhMv6vQ/s320/29963_817562895311_7006846_45200752_6988015_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-62339348046353021452012-02-02T19:25:00.000-08:002012-02-02T19:25:55.708-08:008 months oldTime is a flyin'. Baby boy turned 8 months old today! He is THE light of our lives in every way possible. I thank our Heavenly Father above numerous times daily for our little fella. He is still growing like a weed and hadn't slowed down a bit. Taking in everything around him and learning new things every single day. I LOVE it!! He is the happiest and best baby any parents could EVER ask for. Seriously. He's amazing.<br />
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he is...drumroll please...<br />
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<div align="center">CRAWLING!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RoS6BcixQD0/TytQX-akJfI/AAAAAAAAAxY/PtS9uCqA8Ok/s1600/IMG_0919.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" sda="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RoS6BcixQD0/TytQX-akJfI/AAAAAAAAAxY/PtS9uCqA8Ok/s320/IMG_0919.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">And in to EVERY.THING.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PuDNZY8HYrA/TytQaB3aYDI/AAAAAAAAAxg/kJVMXjM1zGI/s1600/IMG_0920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" sda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PuDNZY8HYrA/TytQaB3aYDI/AAAAAAAAAxg/kJVMXjM1zGI/s320/IMG_0920.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
he is pulling himself up on the coffee table (and likes to bite the edges on his way up!)<br />
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he has his 2 top teeth coming in (those haven't been fun and I hear molar's are even worse!) Looking forward to that already<br />
he is really beginning to try and talk. He said "da-da" in a string of words the other night. I told Daniel it didn't count. ;)<br />
he loves to ride in the buggy at the store<br />
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he loves to swing (we figured that out in B'ham when we stayed with the Moore's)<br />
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and he finally loves *his* swing at home (and this beatiful spring 70 degree weather has been helping us out in that department. We take every chance we can to go hang outdoors.<br />
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he loves pulling himself up to stand anywhere he can<br />
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he loves to ride on things (with help of course)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 8 months our sweet boy!! Mommy and Daddy love you!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L008WxSocW4/TytTf4KY5FI/AAAAAAAAAyo/FcbeyTcHX1Y/s1600/IMG_0918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" sda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L008WxSocW4/TytTf4KY5FI/AAAAAAAAAyo/FcbeyTcHX1Y/s320/IMG_0918.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center"></div>The Hewett'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03570492485593624948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567122929727315677.post-15134710025607616052012-01-27T14:36:00.000-08:002012-01-27T14:36:58.121-08:00Hughes turns 7!!!!!Yesterday was Hughes' 7th birthday! Wow. Not only is my own child growing like a weed, but my loving and sweet nephew, Hughes is too! It seems like he should be 4 years old. He is a smart, kind hearted, and full of energy little boy to say the least. I love him like he was one of my own. Brooke, Hampton, and I picked him up from school yesterday (at 12:30 because they got out early due to potential bad weather...how lucky is he?!) and took him to Fun Zone, who was closed because of the weather, so his next choice was Chuck E. Cheese. Go. Figure. We had a fun time eating pizza and watching him play games. He even won the jack pot on one of the games. He was so excited!<br />
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That night we went to Dana and Brad's house for his "unofficial" birthday party with just family. Brad cooked bar b q, baked beans, and cole slaw for everyone, then of course we indulged in birthday cake and ice cream afterwards. Hughes opened his presents and we all played a little. Even papa...<br />
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Hughes originally wanted a boys sleepover for his party, but right now he has basketball games every Saturday morning until February. Therefore, he will have his "official" party at his sleepover in a couple of weeks. <br />
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Until then, his "family" party will suffice and a good time was had by all. Happy birthday Hughes man!! We love you to the moon and back!<br />
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