Tucker and Bentley

Tucker has discovered Bentley and loves when he gets close to him. Bentley still pretty much ignores Tucker, but occasionally will come in for a sniff. When he gets close, Tucker closes his eyes (probably due to the constant sniffing/snorting and spraying of spit that pugs do) and then laughs. So Cute!

Growin up on me

It amazes me how fast Tucker changes. He is doing new things every day. He loves to stand while holding your hands and refuses to stay on his belly. He rolls right over and then smiles like "look what I just did." He is loving his cereal and fruits/veggies. He has discovered Bentley and loves watching him move around the room. And, as you can tell, he loves his exersaucer.

Adam has started a new schedule of working offshore for 3 weeks at a time and then being home for 3 weeks. He has been gone on his first hitch for about a week and half. So far things are going well, but we sure miss him. After 4 years of being a nurse, I start day-shift TODAY!!! Hopefully this makes things easier. I know it will on my nanny, who is amazing! We have visitors coming the next two weekends so that will add some excitement to our routine.

Well, gotta run and get ready for my first day. I've been up since 1:35am so I'm hoping the day goes fast. My body isn't really good at sleeping through the night anymore.

4 months old and quite the traveller

Wow! It has been almost 2 months since I blogged last. We have been extremely busy, with most of this month spent in Indiana. Tucker has become quite the expert traveller, now having flown to Indiana 3 times in his short life :) He's getting better every time...except now he wants to move around more.
We have enjoyed visiting with family and friends a lot this month. We had Tucker's 4 month check-up on Tuesday and he is a whopping 17 lbs and 25 1/2 inches long. Taking after his Daddy. His head control is great and he loves to stand while you hold his hands. He is changing every day. He is enjoying his cereal now that we mix it with some fruit and being a big boy in his high chair. Ok, enough proud momma talk. Here are some pics.

All Smiles

Tucker is changing every day. He seems to smile more than he cries - that is definitely a good thing! He has even started to laugh. We caught him laughing while Grandma was here to visit.




(Don't mind Adam and Elaine's conversation in the background)

Happy Memorial Day!

First of all, Happy Memorial Day to all you veterans and those currently serving. I'm so thankful for all of your bravery and selflessness to fight for our freedoms! We spent the weekend relaxing (Adam and Tucker are both asleep in the chair right now). We did a little shopping and visiting friends.
Adam is heading out to the rig this week, so I am full time single mommy for a few days. Hopefully Tucker thinks it will be fun to be a good boy and not cry ALL of the time:) I will be going back to work in 2 weeks (tear), so we have hired a nanny. She is from Guatemala and has had over a decade of experience as a nanny. She will come for one day this week. Let's hope all goes well and Tucker doesn't give her too hard of a time.

Mom and Aunt Elaine come this weekend for another visit. Can't wait!

Silly boy riding Bentley


1st time in the pool

not so sure about these things between my toes

Tucker's first trip to Indiana

2 weeks ago, Lish, Jenn and Jake came to Texas to meet Tucker. We had a blast as they celebrated my first Mother's Day with me. The night before they had to leave, Adam decided he would head out to the rig for a few days. Lish and Jenn suggested I just fly home with them. It was decided! Tucker still needed to meet Grandpa and Papaw :) He was an angel on the flights and everyone was so surprised to see us. Here are some pictures from the week:

Tucker with Aunt Lish and Aunt Jenn



My 1st Mother's Day

Uncle Jake

Tucker slept on all the flights

Meeting Grandpa for the first time

Tucker and Papaw

More family; more fun!

Last week Troy, Amber and Silas came to visit us. It was so great to see them all again...and Tucker got to meet his cousin, Silas :) Silas loved to say "baby" everytime he saw Tucker. So cute! While they were here we enjoyed some time at the park and the zoo.

Can you say humid?? (my hair does)

On Saturday, more visitors to arrive! I love it :) Lish, Jenn and Jake will all be here this weekend to meet their new nephew. Can't wait! Oh, and Tucker is 6 weeks old today. Where does the time go? Love that boy!