This little guy is sleeping THROUGH THE NIGHT!!! Anybody who has a baby can understand what a huge step this is. I woke up last night and went to see if he was breathing because I couldn't believe I hadn't heard him. He's growing so much, and he's lots of fun. Can't believe he's 3 months old. He is cooing and smiling, and he recognizes me and Brad. It's great.

We're heading to the beach this weekend to see the Lauren and Jeff get hitched- she's going to be a beautiful bride!

Polk's last game

We had a good time in Starkville yesterday at the last home baseball game. Coach Polk retired, and there was a really nice presentation for him, including a new car! Brad was part of a group of former players that walked out on the field before the game. Coach Polk didn't know everything had been arranged, so it was pretty neat. Brody went to the game for a little while too. Brad wants him loving baseball early!




We're headed to Birmingham all week, then I'm on to Atlanta to visit Dani.

Brody talking

Here is Brody cooing and talking and smiling this morning...

around the Jones house..

Not too much has been going on lately. Brad and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend in Meridian of not doing a whole lot. We visited a new church on Sunday and ate lunch with our neighbors- she is SUCH a good cook, and Brad never gets meals like that at home! :)

Brody has had a little cold/allergies, so he's congested and not sleeping well. The only way he'll sleep for very long is laying on me or Brad- I know it's NOT good, but he's got to get some sleep and get better soon.

I can't believe he's almost 10 weeks old already! He's growing so much, and I think he's about 11 pounds or so now. I've got to get some pictures off the camera, and I'll post them soon.

We've got lots of busy weekends coming up, and I'm excited. Here's a rundown...

May 10 weekend- Starkville for a baby shower and Mother's Day (Brody is getting dedicated at First Baptist on Sunday!)
May 17- Starkville for Polk's last home ballgame luncheon and presentation on the field (Brad goes out there I think)
May 20 week- we're going to Birmingham all week. Brad has meetings for work. I'm heading to Atlanta to see Dani for a few days in there too.
May 31- Orange Beach to the condo for a few nights and to the Miles-Butts wedding on Saturday!!!

June 21- Davis- Abraham wedding in Tupelo!!!
June 23rd week- Orange Beach for family vacation
June 28 weekend through July 4 weekend- driving from the beach to Houston, TX to visit Brad's family. Then he and I are leaving Brody with Dee Di and Coach (Brad's parents) and heading to San Antonio for our anniversary trip. Brad has been dying to take me to the Schlitterbahn- a GIGANTIC waterpark!

On another note, we are CONSIDERING looking for a home for Moose. I know, it's really sad and we hate it. But Brad and I just feel like he's not getting all the attention and love he deserves. Having a new baby around changes life completely! If anyone knows someone who might be interested, please let us know.

mom advice needed...

I just finished reading this book called Moms on Call Guide to Basic Baby Care. I like books that are written by people who know what they're talking about, and I liked this one because it was written by 2 pediatric nurses who have 8 kids between them including 2 sets of twins. It was so easy to read and was full of good information- I recommend it to anyone who is a first time mom. Part of the book talks about getting baby on a "schedule". I have found there are SO MANY mixed opinions about how structured/not structured you should be and by what age, etc. I have been asking any moms I can what THEY did and am just trying to figure out something that will work for us. Anyway- I'm writing this post to ask anyone who's a mom if they would email me at brodysmom08@yahoo.com and let me know the "daily schedule" that worked for them. Any advice will be appreciated!

Brody's 1st time at church

Brody went to church for the first time on Sunday, and he was SO GOOD. We sat in the back with him, and he just looked around some and then went to sleep.
In the picture he looks a little mad that we made him wear plaid pants. :)

Brody and his Daddy

"Church of Oprah"

I'm posting a link to a video showing information about the online study Oprah is doing right now- people are calling it the "Church of Oprah". I don't expect many comments on this post since religion is such a touchy subject, BUT I'm not afraid to share my personal opinion...
As a Christian, I find this very scary and disturbing that such an influential person is spreading a terribly WRONG message about God, Heaven, and God's Word. There are too many people in the world who are lost and searching for hope who are not Christians that are going to find fulfillment from her empty teachings. The book she is using and its author is so far off and when he was questioned about what happens when we die he responds "I DON'T GIVE IT ANY THOUGHT." To me, this is sad. I am here to say- I believe in God, and I believe Jesus was His son who died on the cross to save me of my sins. I am undeserving but God is full of grace and LOVE. I believe I am going to live in Heaven with Jesus when my life on earth ends.

But hey- if you want to believe that "religion is not about believing but about feeling" as Oprah says, then I guess that's your choice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW4LLwkgmqA