Hogs and Aggies

The beginning of October found us in Arlington for the first Arkansas and Texas A&M reunion. When we got married..and while we were dating, there was no possibility of this happening (except for maybe a bowl game...big maybe). Saturdays were easy in those days. Then, a little contract got signed between 2 schools, and well, here we are- fighting over what our child will wear!
We had a fun weekend in Texas, and Bowen wore both red and marroon. It was actually very hard for me to dress him on game day, but I had to take a big gulp of my pride. Ironically, people thought our little man was quite funny and strangers were actually taking his picture.
Grammy and Pop were so gracious to meet us for the weekend, and we enjoyed spending time with them. Thanks Grammy and Pop for watching our little man.
See below for what "bottoms" ended up on top!


Fun with friends Grant and Angela

A house divided...for the weekend...and one conflicted child.

Big Stadium, Big Boy!

Even the end zone seats were great.

My sweet Grammy took care of me while Mommy and Daddy went to the game!

Fun with Grammy and Pop!

I think he wants the hat off. What do you think?

Everything's bigger in Texas.

Just for scrapbooking's sake...so we can remember! ;)

09/09/09 = 1

Dear Bowen,
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. This past year has been the best year of my life. I am so very thankful for you and so blessed to have you! I love to listen to you talk and giggle. I love to watch you get extra excited as we go outside or out to see the dogs. I love that you love blueberries and pickles...just like me. My favorite part of the day is getting you out of the bathtub and snuggling you up in a clean towel at the end of the day. You have a light in your eyes like no one else and a spirit ready to roar. Thank you for letting me be your mommy. I am the luckiest mommy in the world. I love you so much. Happy FIRST Birthday!
Love, Mama


I'm one. Mr. Pup is one, also.

Oh! Happy Day!


Let's get our cake on!

These two people are all over me!

Yum, yum,

and more Yum!

With my Memo!

My smash cake...

My puppy cake!

Really, mom.

Checking out my cakes before we start!

Opening my presents!

Year in Review

I am so glad I did this. It wasn't my idea, but a good one at that. I had seen a friend do it before. The pup was a gift from his uncle and the first time I did this picture when he was 10 days old, I just grabbed it quickly without much thought. It has turned out to be quite the centerpiece. My little man has grown so much, and it is so much fun to see these pictures together. We've had a fun birthday week and the birthday party pics will come very soon in the next post. ENJOY! Thanks for following my little angel, too!

10 days old

1 month

2 months

3 months

Here I Grow Again! 4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

8 months

9 months

10 months

11 months

1 year old!

Pool and parties!

!What a fun summer we've had! However, it has been back to work for mama and back to Mrs. Pat's for Mr. B! We had fun in the pool in the backyard and fun with friends and family. Bowen is 11 months old and he is already eating me out of house and home. I literally cannot keep enough food for him to eat. He is on all table food and loves most everything...except for dairy. It is almost like if he knows milk went into making it, then it's not going to cross his lips. If it does cross his lips, then there is some gagging and slight retching in store for the audience. I am sneaking it in here and there, but not really worried. He loves vegetables and fruit and most everything else, so we will rest easy! Getting ready for the big 1st birthday. Get ready to see the Mr. Pup's year in Review!!

Just hanging out being 11 months old with my pup.

I am really telling m y mama something here....

Happy Birthday to Ellie and Emma Spillyards! (I really like girls..I think they're pretty!)




Are you gonna give me some of that pizza?

Finally!!

Fun Summer Baby!

We've had another great month! Much more time at home to spend together. We had a very relaxing Fourth of July, and we have had fun swimming at the big pool and the little pool in the back yard. Bowen is still not traditionally crawling...but he has his own moves and army-crawls faster than lightening! He loves electrical cords of any type and will bypass 100 toys to get to one electrical cord 25 feet away. We now have a barricade in the den so Houdini can't escape. Bowen is pulling up all over the place and would much rather stand than sit. He was standing up in his crib today when he woke up from his nap, so here we go.......
I had a Tri-Delt reunion in Fayetteville and had so much fun. Bowen had his first visit to a sorority house! Starting young, I guess. We also visited Morrilton on the way and stopped by PapaDoc's office for some picture time. Hope this finds you all doing well. Enjoy and stay cool!

10 months for me!

These puppy pictures are not easy to take these days. You've gotta move quickly!

Still being silly!

Happy 4th! It wouldn't be right without fireworks and goldfish!
This lucky boy got to actually go upstairs in the Tri-Delt house to see the bedrooms..."Man on Second!"

Visting PapaDoc's chair...but just for fun..new teeth don't need much work!

I like to jump off the side to my Mommy...over and over again!

FUN at the pool

"Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?" (this is dedicated to my Uncle Alan)

9 on the 9th

What a busy month! We have been traveling so much this month visiting family and friends. Sometime in the last month Bowen turned 9 months. He had a well-baby check up and the doctor said Mr. B did not weigh enough! He is within normal limits but dropped in percentile, so she wanted to see his weight come back up. So, we've been shoving just about anything in Bowen's mouth that he will accept. Accept is the key word here!
We've also traveled a lot to visit grandparents and great-grandparents. We went fishing on the White River and learned to camp with a baby. (Okay, we were in an air conditioned cabin with a kitchenette...but it was still a lot of work!)
Bowen took his first ride on an airplane and did great! No crying for Bowen. He loved it and loved watching the people. He also loved pulling the barf-bag out of the seat...over and over!
I hope every one's summer is going well. It is a chilly 100 F here today, so we are cooped up inside!
Enjoy the pics!
9 on the 9th...puppy in tow!

This was my great Nana's rocking chair! So cool!

I love this airplane!

Here we go!

My Happy Mother's Day

I forgot to post these with the other post. I had a WONDERFUL first mother's day. I am so lucky to have Bowen and hope that I am half the mother to him that my mother is to me. We love you KitKat!

I've got these cool trucks on my shirt!

Love,

Love,

Love,

and more LOVE!