Reaves: week six

On Monday I went to school for my students awards day! Oh how I have missed them. I tried sooo hard not to cry, but I just love my 18 babies so much and know that I must send them on..... Below is a link to the video of me reading the sweetest letter to the parents. Thanks Gina for your sweet comments I am using the video you posted! I sure have loved having Lydia in my class! She brightens my days and teaches me to enjoy the small things! No I didn't write the letter but it definitely sums up my emotions about our year together. I know that I don't make the most money but I LOVE what I do.....even if I do complain sometimes......ha ha


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"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove..... but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."

Author: Unknown

Tuesday we hit up Leyton's last baseball game. Yep I was the one screaming in the stands cheering my little guy on! I can't believe he will be in second grade next year. He plays second base and is so handsome might I add. Reaves sported his baseball outfit for the game with the baseball on the butt and all! Mom and Carla took turns holding Reaves or yet fighting over who was going to hold Reaves.....while I chomped on popcorn and a candy bar. Hey I'm nursing I am suppose to have an extra 500 calories a day! Right????

the baseball boy

Reaves

Law Law

Langley

On Friday Carla and I took Langley, Lawson, and Reaves to Emerald Isle. Joe and Rodney left earlier with Leyton to go fishing for the day. They caught a few Blues, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerels. They had a fun time!!!! Meanwhile I took Reaves to the pool for the first time. He looked so cute in his swimsuit! He didn't really like it a first, but after he eats that boy loves anything! He didn't cry on his second dip!

so cute

two cuties

We had a beach day Saturday! Law Law was not such a fan of the ocean but he entertained himself for hours in the sand. Reaves stayed inside with PaPa. Langley and Leyton had fun jumping the waves with their daddy! Carla even got her hair wet! That was a stunner!

Langley, Lawson, and Leyton

Reaves: week five

Happy Memorial Day!

Reaves was sporting his red, white, and blue in honor of our troops!

Can I just say Joe made a hole in one today at CCJC( Country Club of Johnston County) ! My dad said I know that just made his day, I said that just made his life!!!!! Joe loves playing golf and although he shoots well above par my man made a hole in one. My dad has played golf for 40 years and never had a hole in one. So proud of you honey!

Time is a tickin.....It's hard to believe that our baby boy is five weeks old today. I don't want to miss a thing...hence me taking a picture of him each and everyday. I remember asking my parents what was I like as a baby? Aww you were cute they say, but the harsh reality is it is hard for them to remember because so much has happened since I was born 29 years ago. So I leave the camera out on the table so I don't miss out on documenting Reaves' life. Pictures are worth a thousand words right?

 We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.  ~Stacia Tauscher

This picture is indicative of how many pics I 've taking of our son

ENOUGH ALREADY he is saying with his eyes!

oh and he gained 10 ounces! He is now a whole pound bigger weighing in at
8 lb 6oz!

One of my best friends Brittany had her son Noah just a few short weeks after Reaves was born. Brittany and I grew up being the best of friends playing dress up, riding 4-wheelers, talking about boys, going to the pool, sleeping over on school nights. I can only hope Reaves and Noah will be the best of friends like we were. So on Wednesday they had their first play date aka laid beside each other! ha ha Oh the fun to be had!

Reaves and Noah

Reaves is one month old today! I bought these cute stickers on Etsy to show how much he will change over the course of his first year. I couldn't resist the Mohawk, he just looked so dang cute!

tough life

monkey toes

happy one month bubba!

we love you!

Little Lindsay from my class came to visit! She was loving every minute!

On Saturday we went to Kristine's baby shower. She is having a baby girl Leighton in July. Maybe Reaves and Leighton will be at ECU together one day!

aunt court

aunt linds

Joe played in the member guest tournament Friday and Saturday. So on Saturday night Granny came to visit for us to go to the party! She loves an excuse to come see her grandson and we had a great time!

On Sunday we took Reaves to church for the first time. He looked adorable in his blue and white!

Later that afternoon Aunt Janice, Cousin Brooke, and Eliza came to visit to meet Reaves!

Aunt Janice

cousin Brooke

cousin Eliza



Reaves: week four

On Monday Reaves had a weight check appointment. He had gained 6 ounces! I was so stinkin excited, he now weighs 7 lbs and 12 ounces. I am hoping at his one month appointment he will hit the 8 lb marker!!!! I also think he gave me his first real smile. I know the books say it's a little too early so I'm not going to write in the baby book just yet :) Jamie and Eddie came to visit with James later that afternoon. He is so cute!!!!! I can't believe he is already nine months old. Jamie brought me lots of baby items and several in between outfits out of maternity but still can't fit into my old clothes just yet! Thanks Jamie!!!!!! That was so sweet of you! Later that evening I took Reaves on our first walk around the neighborhood! He LOVED it!

Baby James

Jamie and Reaves

Oh yeah ready for my walk!

On Tuesday Joe's mom Marilyn came to visit on her way back home from Pennsylvania. She loved on Reaves and helped me with some household chores. It's just the best when you have family to help you around the house when your busy with a newborn! Thanks M!!! Aunt Carla came to visit too! She has to get her Reaves fix every few days! We tried tummy time again, he isn't loving it just yet! Later that evening we had Tacos! We love Taco Tuesdays! After dinner Joe went with us on a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. I told him he was going to have to walk a little faster if I was ever going to lose any more weight! ha ha He said next time he would ride the bike beside us! I don't think speed walking is his thing! That night we watched Scotty on American Idol! I really did love both Scotty and Lauren, however Scotty got my vote! Even though I could only get through one time, at least I voted!

Aunt Carla holding me!

Tummy Time

Granny and me

Wednesday I had lunch with the girls. Meaning my mom and sister. We had a nice lunch at Kobe. Later that afternoon Heather came by with her two boys Luke and Blake to meet baby Reaves. They brought the most delicious chocolate pie. It reminded me of the chocolate pie my grandmother used to make growing up! Then Miss Alison stopped by to meet Reaves and brought him an adorable lovie from Anna Kates! Later that night we watched Scotty WIN!!!!!!! I was so happy for him!

Heather

Luke

Reaves

Alison

On Thursday we had a late Cinco De Mayo celebration at Amber's house. We were going to do it on the actual date, but I had Reaves a week early so we pushed it back a few weeks. She prepared a wonderful meal with the best guacamole!!!! Oh how I love guacamole!

We had a fun time!

LeeAnna and Reaves

Birthday girl and guy

Lee Lee and Amba

Friday I met LeeAnna and Amber at Andy's. I was in the mood for a good old-fashioned orange-ade. Later that afternoon MaryCatherine came to visit. Needless to say she was dressed and ready to go to Olivia's dance recital and baby boy peed all over her! I thought I had it figured out. Not sure how that happened, but I was so embarrassed. I mean it happens to me and Joe, but it's not suppose to happen to guest! We enjoyed her visit very much! We watched King's Speech that night. Joe fell asleep, but I thought it was a great movie!

he loves to keep one hand by his face!

MaryCatherine

Saturday Nick came to meet Reaves for the first time. We were excited to see him as we don't get to see him as much now that he lives at the beach. Later that evening mom came to babysit for us as we were going to Raleigh to celebrate Amber and Kevin's birthdays. It felt so weired leaving Reaves for a few hours, I thought I was going to cry when we pulled out the driveway. However I did enjoy a night out with the husband and friends! We started at the rooftop bar at Solace and then had dinner at Sushi O. The food was amazing. Then Joe and I headed home while the rest of the crowd hit the town! Fun Night!

Our Little Family

Celebrating the birthday girl and boy

The Girls

Straley and Joe

The Engaged Couple

Me and LeeAnna

Sunday Reaves and I hung with Mimi for the afternoon! Later that night we grilled out bbq chicken and corn on the cob for dinner! Dad came to eat with us! He always knows just when to come to get a home cooked meal! I finished the book Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. It's about a little boy's astounding trip to Heaven and back. It's an easy read and a really amazing story.

For you see, each day I love you more
Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
~Rosemonde Gerard