DAM's first trip to Canada

Crossing the border.

Meeting the authorities.

Goofing with Mama.

DAM's first Happy Meal

He doesn't even know about the toy yet. He's just thrilled by the juice box!

Happy Birthday, Grandaddy!

Remember last year, Grandaddy, when you were one year younger (despite your candle trickery), and I was 7/19 of my present age?

At the Falls

Trooper DAM

Two morning flights, a marathon hike to Canada and back, lots of waterfall gazing, and now we're ALL sacked out! DAM rested early and powered through late in the day, until finally falling asleep just before the fireworks. Yes, he slept through them.

Baby Shower Play Date

All my friends climbed through this tunnel.

Not me. Are you crazy?

I preferred playing with the kitty. Meow.

Friday night in Vicksburg

We took DAM to see a concert at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center tonight. Delta Mountain Boys, a bluegrass group from around Jackson, was playing. Not sure what's up with that band name, since they're not from the Delta, but maybe that's why they don't know that the Delta doesn't have mountains? We did enjoy the music.

Remember when?

Our friends Lauchlin and Olivia welcomed their son, Grady Vaughn, to the world today. All their new-baby-happy-family photos kept me thinking about the day David was born. This photo was taken the first time I got to hold him. How sweet he was, er, is...even when he's teething and screaming a lot.

Caption?

What happens after DAM finishes a popsicle.

Sleepyhead

Impromptu baseball stop

and Braves win, bottom of the 9th!

Dancing with the Jailhouse Rock Hamster

Dancing to the Jailhouse Rock Hamster from Mary Beth Lasseter on Vimeo.

Listen carefully and you'll hear the faint sounds of the hamster singing "Jailhouse Rock," before the batteries finally died.

Flashback: fun at the park

It was hot, but I sure had fun with my mama

All I need is...

some chest hair, per our friend, Sandy, from who we stole this post. Slow news day.

I love juice boxes! (Straws, actually)

Lunch on Saturday

This was Mama's meatball sandwich, but I ate all the meatballs!

Carousel ride with Daddy

When Ned got home on Saturday morning, we took the boys on the carousel, located at the furniture store just beside the airport. DAM wasn't so sure about it...

Hot morning at the park

We doused his head with water. It's not all sweat...

Primping

Primping from Mary Beth Lasseter on Vimeo.

DC Sunrise

Courtesy of Delta Airlines...

Uncle Patrick also lets me drive

4th of July Flashback

DAM's first July 4 parade. We have big plans to be in it next year, just as soon as we get some red, white, and blue garland for the Ranger.

Playing with my friend, Clara Hartwell. She and I liked the bubbles.

Afternoon swim with Will

Larkin & DAM like to read

Telling Daddy about my day

This was my day... from Mary Beth Lasseter on Vimeo.

Morning in Pontotoc

Larkin: Are you really going to let him drive me in this thing?

DAM: Yeah, he is. What's it to you?

Saying goodbye to Larkin

Who is this precious kid in the mirror?

DAM's new trick

Taking off his diaper. It was a disposable, meant for road travel, but this episode makes yet another good case for cloth diapers. He can't get those off as easily!

Friday night with Aunt Sandy

Have a Coke in downtown Vicksburg!

Family Fun Week

DAM had a big weekend with Gram while MB & Ned rambled around Cajun Country.

Then we had a great time at Grandaddy and Nana's with all but two of the cousins there. We'll catch Jade and Cole on another trip.

And Tuesday we enjoyed Aunt Da's book signing with Miss Carolyn here in Vicksburg! I'm getting used to Larkin. She's sort quiet and well-behaved, which cramps by usual style. Mama keeps telling me to straighten up around her.

SFA Field trip in pictures

Life with Gram

is the best. I just kick back and watch Marty in my underwear when we're not reading, playing, or throwing the ball. I'm going to miss her when she leaves today. Maybe her flight out of Jackson will get canceled, or something fun like that!

Mama's home, DAM is happy...

...and tired from roughhousing with Daddy.

Field trip over...

...we're stuffed! Supper pictured here: smothered okra, sausage stuffed pork chop, rice dressing, and a fried roll. Yep, fried. Loved the trip, but we're ready to get home and see DAM!

Rice Mill Tour

This is my kinda rice...

Whoa, cowboy!