What a week!!

We have had an incredible (and busy!) week! Last Tuesday, Chris' grandmother, Mimi, rode the train from Charlotte to come visit us for a few days! Brian had so much fun with his great-grandmother! We are just thrilled that so many of his relatives get to come visit! On Friday, we all loaded up our Vue and headed to Asheville, NC for the weekend! Chris' sister, Beth, or as Brian calls her, FAB (Fun Aunt Beth), was getting married to BUB (Brian's Uncle Brian!). The wedding was on Saturday and everyone looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Unfortunately the weather didn't really cooperate and the rain forced the wedding inside, but it was still incredibly beautiful! I wish I could say that the ceremony was wonderful and I really enjoyed it, but our sweet little boy had other plans for his mommy...

Brian and I were seated on the front row awaiting Mimi and Grammy (and eventually Poppy) to join us at the wedding! Lots of family and friends were seated around us talking and playing with Brian. About 5 minutes before the wedding started, Brian started getting really antsy, so I sat him on the floor in front of me. He seemed much happier playing with his toes!!! Daddy escorted Mimi down the aisle and seated her next to me. Grammy's next door neighbor who was sitting behind us tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Brian's pooped all over the floor!" To my horror, I looked down and Brian's diaper had EXLODED!!! Poop was all up his back and all over the floor!!! WHAT'S A MOMMA TO DO?!? Chris was just then escorting Grammy to the front row and when she sat down I looked at her and asked if I had time to get out! Of course there was no side aisle - just the middle aisle everyone was being escorted down!!! I remember Grammy saying, "Yes, if you go right now!" I scooped Brian up in a football hold, draped over my arm, desperately trying to not get poop all over my dress, grabbed the diaper bag and high-tailed it down the aisle and straight to the bathroom! And of course EVERYONE saw me leave!! But we made it to the bathroom and was able to get Brian cleaned up (without a changing station, mind you!). Only by the grace of God did it not get all over me and I had enough wipes and a change of clothes for Brian!

So, to say the least, as we emerged from the bathroom and were walking to the entrance-way to the room, I heard the preacher say, "I now pronounce you husband and wife!" Beth and Brian looked absolutely beautiful (and handsome!) as they walked back down the aisle and past Brian and I as "Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lea"! And we did make it for pictures - in a different outfit, but there none-the-less!

I am learning more and more every day about Motherhood, the joys and the horrors that come along with it! You take the embarrassing momments and smile because really, who could stay upset with that adorable, precious little bundle of joy?!?!

I don't have any pictures quite yet, but when I get some, I promise to post them! As for now, the story will have to do, as I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to share!!!

Go Wolfpack!

Brian got to go to his first NC State football game on Thursday, September 3rd! We went with our good friends Matt and Jennifer! We tailgated before the game and got to see the Wolfpack play South Carolina. The pack lost 7-3, but Brian had a ton of fun! He only took a 20 minute nap during half-time! He got to meet lots of new people and didn't fuss at all - except for about 3 minutes before he fell asleep at 11:30pm when we were still in the parking lot trying to get out!!!

Tailgating is FUN!!!

Cheering with Daddy!

Mommy, Jennifer, and Brian


Watchin' the game!

Brian and his catnap!

New Tricks!

Just in the last week, Brian has really started sitting up by himself and playing with his toys! He is even trying to scoot across the floor to get toys! He's going to be crawling (or walking!) way before mommy and daddy are ready for him to! It's hard to believe he is almost 7 months old! This is very quickly becoming one of mommy's favorite ages! We love that he is "talking" to us all the time and he loves to laugh! There's only one thing we are still waiting for...teeth! But we're pretty sure they are on their way!

Sitting all by myself!!!

I wanted that toy!!!

Trip to Fairview, TN

Mommy and I went to visit Nana K and Papa G for a few days, and I got to ride on an airplane!!! Mommy says I did very well - I don't really remember, I slept the entire flight - both times!! We had fun in Tennessee - we got to see Aunt Amy, Uncle Andrew, and Shawn, too! They all can't believe how big I'm getting! We did miss daddy, but we got to see him and talk to him on Skype! It was a lot of fun! Mommy's friend, Meredith, let Nana & Papa borrow her exersaucer that her little girl doesn't use any more - it had all the fun toys that mine at home has!!! I had a lot of fun showing Papa G how the cow goes MOOOO and the lion goes ROAR! Papa G can even make those sounds, too!!! :)

I got a window seat just like daddy likes!!

Just waiting to board the plane at RDU airport! I got my keys, ready to go!

There were LOTS of ducks at Bowie Nature Park! Ducks go Quack, Quack!


Papa G gave me my very own remote control!

Just like mine at home!!

6 Months

We can't believe Brian was 6 months old on July 31!!! Obviously he is keeping us VERY busy because I'm pretty behind on posting! But to my defense, our world has been somewhat stressful lately. Mommy's work (Building Together Ministries) had to leave the building they were renting and put everything in storage and then Mommy got laid-off the end of July! So, now Mommy and Daddy are both looking for jobs! But we know that God's plan is bigger than what we can see and His plans for us are to give us Hope and a Future and He will always provide for our needs!

Brian is getting so big! At his 6 month check-up he weighed 15 lbs 8 oz and was 25 1/2 inches long! He had jumped from being in the less than 3% for weight and height to the 20-25%!!! Mommy and Daddy were so proud! He is rolling over like a champ and starting to pull his knees up under him! He's sitting up by himself (for short amounts of time, but he's still sitting up!). And he has the best laugh EVER! Daddy has found Brian's tickle spots and we love to hear him laugh! He loves to play in his exersaucer and jumper - and of course ALL the toys go straight to his mouth!!! But no teeth quite yet! He has also found his feet and loves to try and get his toes in his mouth!!! I guess it's a good thing he's not running around outside in the dirt all day and then trying to put his feet in his mouth! :)

He is eating like a champ! Mommy is making his baby food and so far he LOVES peaches, applesauce, green peas, and sweet potatoes! He is not a fan of green beans, but mommy's going to try them again a little later! He also likes the Yo Baby Vanilla Yogurt, and of course he LOVES his cereal (mixed with apple juice preferably!).

We are so blessed to have this little bundle of joy - that is finally getting some fat rolls!!! Gotta love it!! Enjoy the pictures!

Grammy made this bib for Daddy when he was my age!!

I love Raelin, but she gives SLOPPY kisses!

Such a big boy!


Getting so BIG!


There's my toes!!!