How 'Bout Them Cocks

Gamecocks:30 / Gators:22

The final score says it all! Way to go coach!!! We are very proud of our Gamecocks!!!

Go Gamecocks!!!

Well, I never thought I would see the day that I would be cheering for Steve Spurrier. But, there is already anticipation and a sense of excitement brewing in our home, as Coach Spurrier (former Head coach of the Florida Gators and former arch nemesis) prepares to lead the Mighty Gamecocks to battle against his former team in the majestic Williams Brice Stadium.

Hannah is decked out in her Gamecock gear and has already begun tailgating (Teddy Grahams & juice). She also has a message for Aunt Katie and Uncle Jimmy . . . GAMECOCKS RULE AND GATORS DROOL! GOOOOOOO COCKS!!!

Adults Only

At 3:30 on Thursday, Jonathan, Tim, Krisy, and I left Hannah and Delaney with our friends Lee and Nancy and headed for the Melting Pot in Fort Myers. The 90 minute drive went by quickly as we laughed and enjoyed adult conversation. We sat down to our fondue dinner at 5 p.m. and didn't leave the restaurant until 8 p.m. It was so nice to relax and enjoy the slow paced, four course dinner. Jonathan and I had been to the Melting Pot three times prior to our date with Krisy and Tim. He took me there on the night he proposed and we returned on our first anniversary. This, however, was Krisy and Tim's first visit to the Melting Pot, and it was so much fun to share in their experience. Of course, without little ones running around, I forgot to pull out my camera and capture the moment.

Hannah's First Bike Ride

Jonathan and I bought ourselves bikes for our first wedding anniversary. Riding bikes together was one of our favorite things to do together prior to parenthood. When we lived in Raleigh, we even took up "extreme" trail riding (Jonathan "tacoed" his front wheel, and I have a gash on my helmet, proving it's necessity).

Well, I was noticing how lonely our bikes looked in the garage yesterday, so while I was at Wal-mart I priced infant bike seats. To my amazement, they were really cheap. Let's hope this is no indication of how well they work! We were even able to find a pink helmet with "gucks" on it.

I spent the afternoon putting the seat together to surprise Jonathan. Then, when he got home from work we took Hannah for her first bike ride. She seemed to really like it, but we'll have to work on not slapping and kicking mommy's back for fun!


Throwing a fit over wearing the helmet.


Almost ready.


Here we go!

Picnic At The Park

On Monday afternoon, we decided to get out of the house. We packed a picnic lunch and headed to the lake. We had planned on eating at the lake, but it smelled really bad. We think it was the algae that was growing near the dike. So, after we let Hannah look at the water and the birds ("gucks" . . . all feathered creatures are ducks) we left for the park.

Hannah enjoyed climbing up the stairs to the slides and riding on the bouncy toys. It is so weird for us to watch her running around and playing at a park. It seems like just yesterday I was pushing her past that very park, while she slept soundly in her stroller . . . so tiny and swaddled in a blanket. I treasure those memories, but I must admit, it is a lot of fun having a toddler!


Miss independence . . . climbing on her own.


Peeking through the bars.


Toddler "rock wall" climbing.

New Shoes

On Saturday, we headed for Fort Myers to explore the Miramar outlets. We had never been to the outlet mall and now that Hannah is walking, she needs some fall/winter shoes. It was so nice to head to the coast without time restraints or an agenda. We usually have an appointment with the doctor or the portrait studio, etc.

The outlet mall was beautiful (set up like a town . . .with covered walkways, fountains, etc.), and we enjoyed leisurely strolling in and out of stores. We had Hannah's foot sized in Stride Rite, and to my surprise, they said she was a size 4 1/2 and should wear a 5. This blew my mind, as she has been wearing a pair of size 3 sandals and canvas shoes from Wal-mart, both of which are big on her. We ended up purchasing a pair of size 4 1/2 black patton shoes for church. I can't imagine her wearing a size 5 . . . the 4 1/2 looks silly to me. But, we followed all of the instructions, and there is a thumbs width between her big toe and the end of the shoe.

When we were finished at the outlet mall, we headed to the brand new Babies 'R Us, wear Hannah (well, Daddy) purchased a pair of brown shoes and then walked through Target. We ended our day at Applebee's. It was a perfect day. . . beautiful weather, family time, shopping, and dinner out (no dishes for mommy!!!). But, my favorite part of the day was when we got home and let Hannah practice walking in her new church shoes. She pranced around the kitchen for 15 minutes . . . looking at her feet and making her shoes click on the tile. It was the cutest thing!!!


Practicing walking in her new shoes.