Flashback: Good Friday in Pontotoc

Checking out the deck with the guys, and resting by the kitchen with MA.

I love my Big Daddy!

because he lets me lick the salt off of pretzels
and he gives me total attention, which is just what I want!

Visiting Jessie in Tupelo

I visited my great grandmother in Tupelo on Good Friday. She's 98 years old! I'm so much bigger than I was the last time she saw me!

We love the beach!

They found me first!

Yes, it's another flashback post. MB just found the cord to her blue digital camera, and now has access to all the photos that have been trapped on it for weeks, in case you're wondering. On David's first trip to Valdosta, we wondered who would be the first to rush and hold David. Sarah and Brian won, after Sarah hovered by the door looking out for our car to pull into the driveway. She actually rushed out without Brian, but he soon figured out the mystery of her disappearance and joined us for some "sneaky" time with David before the rest of the family realized we'd arrived.

Yum...lunch!

Meeting my other Aunt Sarah

Last time I was in Valdosta I met Mama's friend Sarah B. Her name is Sarah K now, but we still call her Sarah B. And her son, who we call Ajax (short for Aiden Jackson), came to visit me, too. Good times.

My first trip to St. John School

Gram gave me a tour of her school on my last trip to Valdosta. I liked it. But I bet I'd be late every morning if Mama had to drive me to school from Vicksburg!

David's First Easter

Take a close look at the Easter suit. David's Big Daddy wore it home from the hospital. And David wore it on Easter because it had the cute bunny on the front.

MA's birthday is today

David wonders, "Can I count her age if I use my fingers AND toes?" Ned vaguely says, "Yes." He doesn't offer instructions on how many times he'd have to count those digits, though. Happy birthday and love to MA!

Baseball wears me out!

Cards won. Hooray! Braves are winning, but we're sad to see Samardzija get shelled.

Quit taking photos!

I'm watching the Cards!

Resting up for ATL's first pitch

And, in big news for Daddy, I'll get to see the Cardinals first pitch, too. It's at 1 p.m. EST. I don't have a Cardinals outfit (yet), but Big Daddy has agreed to let me watch the game on his MLB tv sports package. Go Cards! (See my enthusiasm here?)

Walking laps w/ Uncle Daniel

Easter Bunny delivers to David

But he's less than impressed this morning, especially with the rice cereal. Funny joke, bunny!

Valdosta! At last!

Cooling down in Opelika

Georgia on my mind

As I play with my hands in Birmingham.

Happy Easter Weekend!

Surprise! Happy birthday, MA!

Good traveler

He has a lot to learn...

It's David's first Easter, so he hasn't learned the rules yet. Big Daddy always tells us there's to be no fun on Good Friday. Luckily, this photo is only being posted on Good Friday. It was actually taken on Tuesday. Whew! He'll stay out of trouble on this one.

Exhausted by April Fools fun

What?

Do I look like something's up my sleeve?

China Night Returns!

Not sure how she managed it all, but Ned is definitely not complaining. David, meanwhile, is wondering where the Opal Innocence bottle is...

Happy afternoon!

No caption needed

My new best friend!

Aunt Angie, a friend from church, is going to hang out with me four days a week, starting after Easter. We won't see each other on Thursdays, because she plays bridge, but Friday reunions will be the best!

Krogering

David rolled over today

and Ned and MB missed it. MB put him down for a nap, and returned to the crib about 15 minutes later to check on him. That's when she realized that she missed the big event. Yes, there were tears. We hope to see a repeat performance tonight.

Backlit moment with Grandaddy

Exhausted after crying fit

Baby Toys

He looks rather frightened in this photo, but David generally enjoys the play mat early in the morning. That's about the only time he uses it. His parents, meanwhile, trip over it all day.

Mitchell Boys

First Mass at St. John's in Valdosta

I went to my first Mass at St. John's in Valdosta a week ago today. It was Saturday night, hence my parents' casual attire. I sported at St. John School bib, courtesy of Gram.

Cutest. Baby. Ever.

How can you deny me anything with this sweet smile? I'll have a list of demands as soon as I can talk. For now, just hold me while you stand up and walk with me outside to keep things running smoothly.

Flashback: St. Pat's Day

Uncle Daniel and I were tired from the wearin' o the green.

Friday night at home

with the boys. Best date night ever.

Happy birthday, Uncle Marvin!

Hope it's more fun than an outfit full of monkeys!

Really, Mama?

Another bathtime photo? Can I ever wash up without your camera nearby?

I'm getting big

Now I'm taller than Daddy's bear!

No time for a photo today

David's been screaming too much to snap a cute picture. He's only had about an hour of sleep this entire day in 10 and 20 minute snatches. This can't happen again tomorrow. It's wearing us out.

Tuesday evening with Daddy

And George, the monkey.

Sleeping in the big bed

With Ned sick and banished to the guest room, David's been allowed to sleep in bed with Mommy this week. Yes, it's a bad habit I'll regret later. But this week, it's an easy way to feed him at night and an easier way to convince him to sleep 20 extra minutes in the morning. Plus, he's so cute snuggled up with me!

Flashback: Being silly with Gram

Talking and spit bubbles

It takes a bit of practice

David is learning to use his new pacifier monkey. Most of the time he chews the pacifier and holds the monkey to keep the mouthpiece in place, but occasionally he gets confused and eats the monkey. Whatever makes him happy works for his parents...

Little Trooper

Staying blessedly quiet for grateful parents on LONG drive back to
Vicksburg.