Still here...

Sorry for the lack of action lately. We have been very busy and mom just hasn't been snapping many pics of me. We promise to update soon!

Jack's first snow!

It's snowing! It's snowing! Mom took me outside tonight as the flurries got bigger and fluffier. I was amazed by this white stuff. I tried catching in my hands and on my tongue. I was sad to have to come inside but hopefully it will still be there in the morning!

Snow!!!

14 Months!

This week I turned 14 months! No exciting pictures to post but I have lots of new tricks! I love using my fork to eat and can manage to pick food up and put it in my mouth. After every bite I clap for myself b/c that is what Mommy did when I started doing it. I eat anything you put on my plate. If you are eating it, I want it. I love to dip things- nuggets in bbq sauce, waffles in syrup, etc. I am walking pretty well except when I try to run. Then I tend to lead with my head, which is abnormally large and gets in the way. This weekend I fell on it 3 times! My vocabulary consists of "da", "dougie" (my lovey), "hot", "all done", "outside", and "uh oh." No "mom" yet but I definitely know who she is and don't like to go far from her. My favorite songs are itsy bitsy spider and wheels on the bus. I still have a great disposition and am a very happy kid!



This morning my Dad was on the Fox Morning show in Charlotte to talk about Home Depot's sponsorship of the volunteer projects on MLK Day. Mom took this picture of the tv. Apparently he had some cameos but we weren't awake until 7:30 of the 6am-8am show!

Roadtrip

We took a big roadtrip this weekend. Try to stay with me as I tell you about all the fun places and people we saw.

On our way to Charlotte Friday, we stopped in Greenville and had lunch with my mom's high school friend Clarice and her husband Drew. Clarice will be mad that mommy put this picture up b/c she didn't get to put her lipstick on but I think we look cute.

In Charlotte, we had breakfast with my mom's friend Chaney (who is now blonde!). They started their jobs at the Home Depot office on the same day in 1999 and have been friends ever since. Chaney moved to Charlotte last year and we are excited to spend more time with her when we move there! I thought she was really funny!

Mom and I went to visit Dad at the store. I like walking the aisles with him. Doesn't he look cool in his apron?

On Saturday, we got back in the car and drove to Roanoke, VA. Uncle Jordan moved there from San Diego and bought a great house with a cool view of the mountains. We celebrated his 29th birthday with a yummy dinner.

On Sunday, we headed back to Charlotte and stopped at our cousins- Leigh, Scott and Logan- who live in Huntersville. Logan is 21 months and he has great toys! He was really fun to play with and I look forward to hanging out with him more!

And on our way back today, we stopped in Greenville again- this time at the Wallaces. I got to play with Emslie and Virginia which was a great break from the car. I am a really good roadtripper and that makes my mom happy since we are on the go alot!

First Haircut

I got my first haircut yesterday. It isn't that I have a lot of hair, it was that what I have was getting too long. So we went to this fancy kids cut place where they have fun chairs to sit in. I was not interested in sitting in the chair so I ended up in Mom's lap. Here I am before the haircut, looking a little nervous.

I sat very still as the nice lady cut my hair and gave me animal crackers.

And then I was very happy when it was over!

Here I am snuggling with my friend Ali, watching Barney. I love snuggling and I LOVE Barney!

Tasty Shoes

Mimi and Goose took me for my first shoe fitting at Stride Rite and bought me these fancy sneakers. I am a 5 wide if you were interested. We went out to do errands today and Mom and Dad heard a squeaking sound and turned around to find me trying to eat my shoes. Not only are they super stylish; they are also quite tasty!

Christmas Part 1- Knoxville

We had a great Christmas in Knoxville! I loved playing with Maeve and her dogs, Stella and Tallulah. I am trying to convince my parents to get me one but I don't think it will happen. We had a lot of fun visiting old friends and just being spoiled by Mimi and Goose!

I got alot of fun toys and books for Christmas but what I really loved was the ribbon and paper!

Daddy gave Maeve and I rides on the blanket. Mimi and Goose have all hardwoods so we could ride around the whole house!

Me and Uncle Ryan matched in our browns for Christmas Eve mass.

I think Mommy is so funny!

But even funnier is Maeve who has discovered her belly button and likes to show everyone- even at the Mexican restaurant. Be careful, she'll ask to see yours too!

Christmas Part 2- Asheville

While on their first househunting trip to North Carolina, my mom and dad came across this small abode. My dad liked it but my mom couldn't imagine cleaning 43 bathrooms!!

No, really Mimi and Goose wanted me all to themselves so my parents took off to Asheville for a night. They met up with my Grandma and Grandpa Councill and Uncle Jordan who joined them for the Biltmore tour. They say if you have never been, especially at Christmas, you must go!

They also took in the sites at the famous Grove Park Inn. It was built in 1912 and is completely built of stone and concrete- advertised then as "absolutely fireproof." The GPI hosted the International Gingerbread House Competition and alot of the entries were on display throughout the hotel.

Blessings in Disguise

So it took 13 and half months but today Jack got sick. Yes, we have been extremely blessed to have such a healthy boy! I mean all those burp cloths were a waste of money b/c he never even spit up as a baby! But I knew the day would come and it did. I got a phone call from our nanny, Cory, telling me Jack had thrown up. I raced home and by the time I got there she had bathed, changed and soothed him as well as cleaned the carpet! We love her! I put Jack in the car to take him to the doctor, not even thinking I should take an extra outfit. About 100 yards away from the office, I heard it. I smelled it. I turned around and saw it. Vomit everywhere. All over Jack. All over the carseat, the buckle, the cupholder that he keeps his Cheerios in. I pulled in as fast as I could and went to get him. He didn't cry, just seemed startled. It was then I realized I had no other clothes for him. So I stripped him down to his socks and diaper and took him into the office. As soon as we walked in a little girl looked at her mom and said, "Mommy, why is that baby naked? It's cold outside." Yes, I wanted to burst into tears. So the receptionist handed me a bucket and we sat down and waited. We made it through the appt without another incident and headed out to the throw up soaked car. He didn't seem to notice although I had to drive home with the window open. When we got home, Jack wanted to watch Barney and I indulged him. He snuggled into me on the couch and held my hand, stroking it. At one point he looked up at me and smiled as if to say "thanks for being my mom." Seriously, it was the best -even if my car smells like vomit.

Cookie Exchange

Mom and I had our friends over for a Cookie Exchange!

It was lots of fun! Annie and I had a good time playing together.

This is the best picture James and I could get together, Neither one of us wanted to stay still.

Graduation and Good Times in Knoxville

Mom and I went to Knoxville to celebrate Uncle Ryan's graduation. We had a great time! Mimi dressed Maeve and I in Christmas sweaters. She thinks they are cute. Our moms think they are kind of dorky. We liked sitting on Goose's lap b/c he gave us chocolate donuts.

Here we are eating the gumdrops that Mimi would give us. Yummy!
Maeve goes to this cool gym every Friday and she invited me to come. I loved the trampolines and ball pits! Here are the next Paul Hamm and Mary Lou Retton.

Another beautiful day!

I had a date at the park with my friend Brendan today. I showed him how to swing since it was his first time to the playground. He seemed to like it alot! We had another 75 degree day but it is supposed to get colder this weekend.


Mom and I hit up Cracker Barrel for dinner after some Christmas shopping. I love their veggies! I also love the jelly. Mom uses most of it and then gives it to me. I spend minutes just licking the jelly out! Hilarious!

Following in Dad's Football Footsteps

I am getting very good at this walking thing and my favorite thing to do it walk around with the football. My dad played football all the way through college but my mom is already scared of me playing it. She thinks baseball would be much better. But sure enough, I have gravitated to the football and don't want to go anywhere without it!

Its beginning to feel alot like...

Spring Break! Seriously, it was 77 degrees here today! We played outside so much and I love being dirty! This weekened was just as nice and Mom and Dad thought it would be a good idea to take me to the Square to meet Santa. I did not think it was a good idea.
Here is Happy Jack before Santa:

And then here I am with Santa. I was so upset that Daddy had to take the picture really fast so that is why it is blurry. Great first visit with Santa! Hopefully he will still bring me what I want for Christmas.
My Great Aunt Maureen gave me this great nativity set last year and I love playing with it now! I hide the shepherds every now and then but Mom always seems to find them.



Finally I want to give a shout out to my Uncle Ryan who got into Vanderbilt Law School today and took his last undergrad exam! Congrats Uncle Rhino! You rock!