4 Months Old

We cannot believe Ford is 4 months old today. Does time fly or what? Looking back on pictures from his birth, he looks so big to me. He hs changed so much yet is alot of the same baby!

Ford~ Happy 4 month birthday to our baby boy! Your Daddy and I love you so very much. You are the most precious baby boy God could have given us! We look forward to a life long book of more wonderful memories with you litle man!

I got this idea from a friend. I thought I was a neat way to keep up with how big Ford gets each month!

At 4 Months Ford...

sits up really well with some support

laughs out loud

smiles all the time

loves watching other children

has amazing attention span

knows how to get his way

has a really cute fake cry...even will laugh while he does this

stands up well with support

loves being in the action

takes 2-3 naps a day

feeds every 4-4 1/2 hours during the day

still wakes up to eat at night!

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa came to visit Ford last night over at his Nan Nan and B-Daddy's house! Ford enjoyed sitting in his lap. Santa told Ford how he was on his "good list," and that he would be bringing him toys this year! We are so excited about Ford's first Christmas!

Getting ready for Christmas!

We have spent several days trying to get all our Christmas decorations up. It definitley takes a lot longer when you have a child! So finally I have the inside of the house all ready for Santa! Ford has really loved the lights on the Christmas trees. We put a little tree up in his room with ornaments that Gabe and I both had growing up. This is my favorite time of the year! Here are some pictures of our Christmas cheer! Ford's tree in his room! Helping mommy decorate!

Our Little Turkey!

This Thanksgiving was very special because it was Ford's first one! God has blessed us so much to have a wonderful and healthy family. We spent our Thanksgiving morning finishing up decorating for Christmas, and then we went to eat at both of our families homes. The meals were so yummy, and we really appreciate our families for having us over to celebrate this special holiday! We hope everyone also had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Our Big Boy!

Ford is growing so much each day! He is learning to stand up very well without very much help at all. He is also rolling over ocassionally from his tummy to back. My favorite thing he does now is laugh. Sometimes you can get him to chuckling so hard, and it is so adorable. He studies faces all the time and is sure to give anyone a smile. Parenting is truly a blessing, and we are loving every minute. God has been so good to our family!

I just couldn't resist putting this picture up...I stood Ford up in the chair. I think he looks so funny and surprised that no one is holding him up!

These two pictures are in downtown Franklin. We love eating at Dumplings after Sunday morning church!

Fun photo shot!

Ford and I were just hanging around the house, and I decided to take some pictures of him in some outfits before he out grew them. Ford really knows how to work the camera! Here is the result of our fun time taking pictures.....

Frieda Dilgard made this outfit for Ford. He looks precious in it! She did a wonderful job!

Getting Bigger

I got Ford a bebe pod at USA baby. He loves sitting up in it. He is at that age where he is interested in things going on around him...we call it being nosie! So I sit him in this little chair while I am cooking and folding laundry, and he can watch. He loves it! Plus it really helps him learn how to sit up and have full head control. Time sure is passing quickly. He is becoming a little boy in no time. But each day continues to be a great adventure!

Fun at the Zoo

Today we went to the Zoo with Susan and Max, Courtney and Nolen, and Laura and Ella Tate! We had so much fun with all of them. Afterward we went to Puffy Muffin to eat, which was so yummy! Thank you to Susan and Courtney for letting me and Laura be there guests. And thank you Max for being worried about the babies seeing scary animals! Susan and Max

Laura and Ella Tate

Courtney and Nolen

Keylee and Tyler's Wedding

This weekend we went to Gatlinburg again to attend Keylee and Tyler's wedding. Keylee is Gabe's niece. It was wonderful weather, and the wedding was very nice. Keylee looked beautiful in her dress. We are very happy for them and wish them the very best! Once again, Ford did so well travelling. We left on friday night after the Halloween festivities and drove through the night so that Ford would sleep. We are very blessed to have such a sweet and fun baby!

Ford's First Halloween!

Ford dressed up as a bear for his first Halloween. We went to Nan Nan and B Daddy Hoskins to have chili and greet the trick-or-treaters! We had alot of fun. Ford got a little hot in his outfit, but it didn't seem to bother him. I can't imagine how much fun we will have next year when he can walk around! This year was a great first Halloween for Ford!

Ford's first trip to Gatlinburg!

We left for Gatlinburg, Tn on Thursday, October 24th. We drove through the night, and Ford slept the whole way. We stayed at the Mountain House Lodge which happens to be very close to the Village! We had such a wonderful weekend. We went to the Aquarium, the Outlet Malls, and ate at many of my favorite spots up there! Ford was so great while we were gone. It was our first family trip, and we will always remember the wonderful time we had!

Here we are getting ready to leave. We took so many things with us! It is quite a bit different traveling with a baby!

Gabe and Ford at the Aquarium.