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from a Tuesday morning. One, in which, a copious amount of coffee is needed. I've stayed up way too late enjoying the Olympics and then am tending to a sick babe at night. 3 cups of jo, anyone?

Olympics.

I can't believe it has been 4 years. 4 years since we traveled to China for the Beijing Olympics. We sat on the 14th row at the most amazing opening ceremony! Beijing 2008.

We have loved watching the games the past few days. The TV stays on all day as we catch glimpses of whatever sport is currently on. At night, Sean and I settle into the couch for the evening events. Now that women's gymnastics has begun, I am glued to the TV. As we sit and watch, Sean and I can't help but relive our time at the Olympics and our journey to Beijing. 

I love the Olympics. Go Team USA!

4 months!

Happy 4 months, sweet Baker!

You are the most darling little fella in the world. We just love you to pieces! You have the brightest blue eyes that just melts our hearts!

You still have the sweetest way about you and are content just hanging out and taking it all in. Your sisters love you to pieces and put on quite a show for you during the day. 

You are a BIG boy! We had your 4 month appointment last week and you weigh almost 18 lbs! 

Holy smoke. 

Here are your stats:

Weight: 17 lbs 9 oz

Height: 24.5 inches

Head: 17 inches

You are wearing mostly 6 months clothes and a size 3 diaper. You are still breastfed and we have tried rice cereal once and you did not love it. 

You go to bed at 8:30 and usually get up a little before 7am. You take 2 big naps during the day, at 10am and 2pm, and take a short nap around 6pm. You love to sleep swaddled up in your moses basket or on your tummy for naps.

You smile constantly and your giggle might be the cutest thing I have ever heard!

You have rolled over a few times but are pretty content just to lay on your play mat and play with the toys. You pull on everything you come in contact with and love to reach for things. You love your paci  and love to be carried facing out. 

We love you to pieces, darling boy, and are loving watching you grow so very much. Time is going by so fast with you and I am trying my very best to take in every single moment of your little life.

Happy 4 months, sweet fella. We love you!

Thoughts for a Tuesday

1- Last week, I loaded up the little ones and headed to Greensboro to visit my parents. We had such a nice time! Saylor loved playing with her ShuShu and Gbake and Baker loved the extra attention (read: taking naps in his Gbake's lap!). And I loved having an extra set of hands and having my mom around to drink coffee with in the morning. While there, I got to see some of my best friends as well as have a cookout with my fam. Fun times! Makes me miss living in NC!

2- Chloe spent last week in Atlanta visiting some of our dear friends and had a blast! Thank you Barron Family!

3 - My little Say is a water baby. Baths, pool, ocean... she loves it all. Even watering the flowers.

4 - I realized I forgot to share pics from our week at the beach. Problem was, I didn't have very many! I took my camera out to the beach to take pics and the humidity was so bad it fogged up my lense almost immediately. Bust. We took a few at the park!

5 - Post college, I moved to DC for a few years. While there, I met one of my dear friends who also happened to be my roommate. She is getting married this weekend, so Sean and I will be heading to Chapel Hill. Can't wait!

6 - Am I really going to be 30 in a few weeks? Holy cow. Life moves SO darn fast.

Wordless Wednesday

Home.

I woke this morning to the tune "back to life, back to reality" buzzing in my ear.

We're home. Back from 10 days of sandy filled vacation. Back from beautiful beach days and sun-kissed cheeks. Back from beating to our own drum, day in and day out. Waking in the morning slowly, drinking coffee overlooking the water, meandering to the beach and setting up shop for the day. Grilling at night with cold beers. Porch rocking with my husband.

I miss it already. Having my little family away from it all and together.

We enjoyed ourselves immensely and even convinced Daddy to stay one more night, just to have a few more beach hours.

I love the memories we made.

Happy Birthday, my love!

Happy birthday to my best friend. The sweetest husband. The most wonderful daddy. How blessed I am to share this life with you! I love you!