Picture Day

Today was class picture day for Hardin.  I couldn't resist snapping a few of him at the house before we left.  He's become quite the little man, and I couldn't love him anymore than I do.

My favorite little faces.

Jason offered to take Hardin to hit golf balls this afternoon and he jumped at the chance.  He knows now he has to put on a golf shirt to look "fancy like daddy."  He looked so handsome when I got him dressed I had to snap a new big boy picture of him.

After the boys left I spent a few minutes outside with my girl.  In true Georgia spirit, it was very nice when the boys left and by time I changed Hadley and got her outside it felt 10 degrees cooler, and was getting worse.

Even with the chill, she loves to be outside.  It's Gigi's favorite way to get her to calm down.  She's not as smiley as she normally is though, she's too busy looking around.

We had a great weekend with these two and managed to sneak in a last minute trip to see George Strait on his final tour, it was absolutely incredible.  Throw in an early T-ball game Saturday followed by a two match tennis party for Jason, and it was a very full but extremely fun weekend.

Tennis

In our old neighborhood it literally took us two years to make friends.  Two full years, it was pathetic.

When we moved into our new subdivision I immediately started asking Jason to play tennis.  It only took a few weekends here to see how much everyone plays and what a big social scene it is.  Jason was my secret weapon.  He's quite a good player and it didn't take long for word to get around.

Fast forward a year and a half, and there was a two week stretch this month where he was on 4 separate teams.  His ALTA Mixed and T2 Men's winter leagues both made it to playoffs/finals, and spring ALTA Men's and T2 Mixed had already started.  It was ridiculous the amount of tennis he was playing. Be careful what you wish for.

It has been a ton of fun, and certainly fast tracked our friendships with some truly awesome people.  For that I can't think him enough.  Every Saturday that there is a home match the team brings tons of food and all the kids and lots of the spouses come and go down at the lake courts throughout the match.  Hardin calls this the "tennis party."  He asks at least every other day when the next tennis party is.  Of every thing the kid does, I can say with certainty tennis party days are his favorite thing next to a Cawley/Lillian visit.  I love being able to visit with everyone and get to know their kids.

Hardin's made tons of friends of all ages.  These kids have all grown up playing down there and it's so sweet to watch how the older ones take care of the little ones.  They play and play and play and play and play.  And sneak way too many sweets from the food table.  The area is gated and most people drive golf carts except the opposing team.  But even those cars drive slow because there is no pavement, it's gravel.  It is so nice to have somewhere safe he can run free and have so much fun.

Last weekend was the ALTA championship in Alpharetta.  Only the folks playing in the final match were there with kids, but Hardin had a blast with those few.  There was also a table competition.  I may bring nothing to the table athletically, but I can get on board with a themed table decorating competition like nobody's business.  Jason's team won both the city championship and table competition.

I think tennis will most likely be a big part of our lives for many years to come, and I think we are all very happy about that.  They are even trying to get me to take lessons...  Lord help us all.

Jason's partner for both mixed leagues, Cindy

 

 

I made the cupcakes, and the table was designed by the talented Tracy

I blinked, and she's 3 months.

When I say time is flying by, that is such an incredible understatement.  It's very much like Groundhog Day.  Wake up, feed the baby, get ready, go to work, miss my kids like crazy, come home, feed the baby, dinner, baths, feed the baby, put babies to bed, clean downstairs (I've long since given up cleaning my room), pack lunch, prepare for the next day, CRASH.  And I wouldn't have it any other way.  We've definitely settled into a little rhythm.  

I may end up sounding like I broken record, at least I sure hope so, but Hadley really is the sweetest little baby.  She's awake quite a bit more these days and happy the majority of that time.  She is quick to let you know if she's hungry or wants to be picked up, but quits fussing as soon as you respond.  If you are smiling she's smiling.  If you are talking or singing, she's doing the same as well.  

She has really found her voice and likes to practice using it.  It's super sweet, gurgly and pretty loud.  She's still hugging tight and that is our very favorite.  

She is really liking her baths and swing right now, and is still sleeping on her tummy.

We are loving this time with her.  I think knowing we are not planning any more babies has made us more intentional with our time with her.  Soaking it all up, taking her all in.  There is just nothing like a tiny baby and we all love her so much.