Too long!

I know that it has been too long since I last blogged! There has been a whole lot going on around our house lately! I have started back to work full-time at Primecare Medical Clinic in Conway. It is where I worked before I had Cole. I am really enjoying being back at work! But since I have gone back to work, it is hard to find time to sit down and blog. Sorry!

There have been a few new changes with Cole recently. First, he has his bottom right tooth coming in. It has completely broken through the skin. The left one is on its way through too! I can't believe my baby is already getting teeth!!! Where does time go?? He is also rolling over really well from his tummy to his back. I do have a video, but I have not figured out how to put it on computer yet...I promise I will soon! What else? Well we had our 4 month check up and shots. It went well and the doctor said he is very healthy and looks like he is growing at a good rate. He weighed 15lbs even and was 25in long. He was in the 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height, but what does that really mean anyways? I could care less as long as he is healthy and continuously growing. He is such a mess right now...Gray and I laugh at him constantly! I am sure that he got only the best personality traits from each of us!

Also, Gray and I had our first anniversary on 8-11-08!! Can't believe that we have been married a year and been together for more than 5! Time really does seem to fly by when you are happy! I could not ask for a better husband or father! I love you so much, Gray! Forever and Always! We spent the weekend at Lake Hamilton at the condo - our favorite place on earth! Our parents kept Cole for us and we were able to get some relaxing time on the lake. Gray took me out on the boat Saturday night (in the rain) and we had champangne and ate our cake from the wedding. It was very romantic and very sweet! That was the highlight of the weekend!

Here are just some pictures we have taken over the last few weeks...

Visiting Family

This past Friday Cole and I made the trip to Hope for Canan's bday party and to visit all the family! When I say all the family, I mean ALL the family...mine and Gray's!! First, we went to Bodcaw to see my grandparents (The Matherly's). From there we headed to Stamps to my Grandma Johnnie's graveside (this was Cole's first time there and my first time since the funeral in March 07). We then went to Lewisville to visit Grandpa Bill and Pam. And from there...MeMe's house to see MeMe and Berry. Once we left there we made a quick stop at my mom's office in Hope and continued on to Summit Bank to visit Bop. From there we headed to Texarkana to spend the night with Nene. We were totally exhausted, but still managed to make it out to eat at Chili's! I passed out by 10pm and Nene stayed up with Cole until 11pm. Thanks Nene!!

Saturday was Canan's 9th bday party at the skating rink in Texarkana. Before we made it to the party, Mamaw Sharon took us all to eat at Olive Garden. It was yummy...I love the soup, salad, and breadsticks! Canan and I were being silly and put his hair in a ponytail (see pics) and we all got a big laugh! Ashlyn and Janae both came to the party to see Cole...(thank you for coming to us!) and we had a great time skating and eating cupcakes and ice cream!

Week #2 with Uncie Canan!

Ok, so I have been bad about posting the last couple weeks! In my defense, we have been super busy! Lets see...last week I had Uncie Canan at my house for the 2nd time this summer. He absolutely loves to come and spend the week here. It is a change from his norm and he really enjoys helping me with Cole. It is very sweet! Cole really loves Canan, too! He pays attention to everything that Canan says and does. Canan's birthday was the 19th so on Monday, Kayla and I took him to Magic Springs to celebrate his birthday...it was really HOT, but we still had a great time!! We also played outside with the sprinkler, watched movies, and played video games.

Aunt KK, Uncie Canan, and me at Magic SpringsUncie and Cole playing.Playing outside.Proud Uncie!

First pair of Crocs!

Nene bought Cole his very first pair of Crocs last week so I had to put them on him and take some pictures! Everyone has been telling me, "Mandi, you better start putting shoes on that boy early or he will never wear them!" So, in light of that information, I have been having him wear them almost every day for a little while, even if just around the house. He does not seem to mind them at all! Lucky me! Anyways, here are some of the pictures. He looks like a 2yr old in these pictures to me. Thanks Nene! We miss you!

My First 5K!

This past Saturday evening I ran my very first 5K! When the doctor gave me the ok to exercise 6 weeks after I had Cole, I started running. I want to eventually run a marathon...I am shooting for the Little Rock Marathon in March 09! I really enjoy running and plan to make it a lifestyle and one day when Cole gets big enough he can do 5K's with me. I seriously need to invest in a jogging stroller though. The only time I can go is at 5am (before Gray leaves for work) or after he gets home at night, unless I have a babysitter for a little while.

I ran in the Big Dam Bridge Twilight 5K in Little Rock. It was pretty hard! The majority of the run was UPHILL! It took me a lot longer than it normally does, but I sure can't wait to do another one! Gray, Cole, and Kayla came to support me. Cole was wearing his "I LOVE MOMMY" shirt to show his support. :) Here are some pictures, but they are not that great. Oh, and it was 90 DEGREES!!!! That's why my face is so nasty and sweaty in the after picture!

All the runners waiting to start!I was not aware that Gray was at the finish line about to take my picture. I would have smiled!

Just moments after I finished the race...can you tell it was hot? Even Gray was sweating. And look at Cole trying to look at me...how funny! MAN, I look rough! haha!