Daddy's Day

I guess it takes being a dad to really appreciate what father's day is all about. As a kid, I know that I showed my dad appreciation but never considered what the day was actually like for him. I can only hope that he was able to feel the love that I did all weekend. Here's one of the last pictures I have of my dad with my nephew, Huck it was the day before Jennifer and I got married.
The father's day weekend started with a Saturday trip out on the town. We went to Buford to eat and do a little shopping. We started with a trip to Olive Garden while there we ate and also had to feed the babies here's a shot at the table.

After a lengthy lunch, we made the rounds doing some shopping. Before we knew it, it was time to feed the babies again - how about Starbucks inside a Target - yeah that works. We were gone most of the day and even though it was hectic at times it was all worth it.

My actual father's day started with an early morning false alarm from Ellie's heart monitor (yes the babies are still on the monitor - might be off soon). I sprinted to the room only to find her sound asleep. But in her bed was a book that I know was not there when we put her to bed. Her book was titled "Daddy's Girl". I finally got to read it to her last night.

After realizing what day it was, I rushed over to Charlotte's bed to see what she had gotten me. It was another book titled "Daddy Hug". She was too snug and asleep to bother, so I waited till morning to give her some love.

A quick check on the boy, and another book "Me and My Dad".

I can't wait to sit up and read them these and other books. They also got me a new picture to hang in my office. It was a compilation of baby pictures made in to a 11x14 poster. The dogs gave me a huge bucket of bubble gum - yum. Here is a shot of me with all three after church.

Granddaddy also celebrated father's day with us. He got a shot with Evan.

It was a wonderful weekend and I am so grateful and blessed. I can't wait for many more years of sharing life with my babies.

Future so bright, gotta wear shades!

Babies R Us is full of all kinds of gadgets, most of which parents would never need or seldom use. When Jennifer got home from an escape from the house shopping trip, she showed off some of her purchases. Little this and little that - but then she pulled out some sunglasses. My response was wow what or when would we ever need those? Little did I know - being a new dad as well as one that can barely take care of myself - sunglasses are an essential element if you plan on taking your babies out on the town, park, picnic, beach (not yet - but can't wait), and several other adventures. Plus once applied they look really cool! You be the judge.

All Smiles

Ellie

Evan

Charlotte

School is out for Summer

With Summer vacation in full force, we have had a lot of small visitors.

My nephew Huck - this was his first chance to see the babies.

My niece Darla

My niece Joni

All three - 1st cousins from the Smith side - they met us at the park for some fun and exercise!!! The girls had been to the Cabbage Patch Kid Hospital earlier that day with my mom. They got new cabbage patch babies - preemies. They brought them to the park and had their own strollers to walk them - lots of fun.

Jennifer's niece Michelle - she just loves that little Evan.

Jennifer's niece Victoria - holding Charlotte. She gets a little more comfortable each trip. Her favorite part is figuring out who has the poopie diaper.

3rd Cousin Kiflyn - first trip to see the babies.

3rd Cousin Kinsley - first trip to see the babies.

3rd Cousins Tom (left), Emily (center) and Abby (right) - having fun feeding and holding the babies.

Cousin Ann Ross - attempting the triple hold!

Cry Baby or Cry Babies

When it comes to crying babies we feel that we have been blessed. They never make a peep! YEAH RIGHT!

It is rare but they do occasionally decide to cry out in unison. Evan is the most consistent - he really lets it out when he is hungry. Charlotte grunts more than cries but can compete with Evan on occasion. Ellie has the sweetest little cry. It almost makes you want to just sit back and watch her - but I'm sure she will develop a more demanding stress signal. She takes the cake on the pouty lip - just too sweet.

Sorry for the delay in posting - her are plenty of catch-up pictures.

THE GERBER BABIES - Gerber sent us some outfits for the babies.

Charlotte

Ellie

Evan

2ND TRIP TO CHURCH - SHOWING OFF THE CLOTHES

CHARLOTTE GOT TO PICK THIS TIME - GREEN DRESS IT IS!

ELLIE - ALWAYS FASHIONABLE

EVAN - LOOKING LIKE AN OLD MAN! He even got up early to go to Brotherhood breakfast. Our first father son only adventure and we got to share it with the Lord!

SOME MORE FRIENDS STOP BY FOR A VISIT

ERIC AND JESSICA ARMSTRONG