Hoolihan 2012

8 months

Dear Lane, You had a great month. You were very busy this month. You cut two new teeth to bring you to a total of three. They are all on the bottom. You got to meet our friend, Lance, when he came through town for work. You spent a lot of time with Nana and Pop when Daddy and I went out for Hoolihan and a couple of other parties. We bought a 8' blow-up pool and you enjoyed splashing around in it. Nana and Pop bought you a swimsuit with life jacket built in and you look smashing in it. We went to the ranch several times this month and you really like swinging on the front porch swing. We took our first really long road trip (7 hours) to Lake Bob Sandlin to visit your great Aunt Bette and great Uncle Paul, AKA BeBe and PauPau. You loved the trip, especially the stroll through the woods. It was a great month and you continued to grow and develop right before our eyes.

Know that we love you more than this feeble mind can express in words,
Mommy

Visit from Uncle Lance

Our good friend, Lance Pendley, was in town today for business and stopped by to meet Lane. Lance is like a brother to me, so it meant a lot to me that he was able to meet our little man. Great to see you, Lance!

BeBe and PauPau's House

We visited BeBe and PauPau's house at Lake Bob Sandlin two weekends ago. Lane had a blast visting with Uncle Harv, BeBe, PauPau, Mimi, and Dado. We went on walks through the woods and went on rides on the Ranger ATV. We ate a lot and enjoyed time doing nothing sitting on the deck. Thanks for a great weekend, Aunt Bette and Uncle Paul. Dang, it was a good time!

Redneck Olympics 2012

Our buds, Tiffany, Michael, Darr, and Jeanne came for the weekend to turkey hunt last month. When they drove up at the ranch house, they got out of the car and Tiffany and Michael were wearing shirts announcing that they were pregnant. I almost cried I was so happy! They are expecting twins later this year! We had a blast hanging out at the Lacy Ranch and Michael even got a gobbler. We ate too much and laughed a LOT! We started a tradition (well, I think it should be a tradition) with the Redneck Olympics. Tiffany and Michael brought a set of games for us to play. Bean bag toss, ladder ball, and well, I can't remember the third game right now, but it was a blast! We teamed up by couples and the competition got pretty heated. Michael and Tiffany won the first annual Redneck Olympics, but please note that Leland and I will be practicing for next year! We celebrated Michael's birthday with our version of a cookie cake, which turned out kind of charred, but it was edible!

7 Months

Dear Lane,
Happy 7 months!

You continue to get more and more fun! You are in such a cute stage. I just want to smother you with kisses. You had a great month. You started to hold your bottle by yourself, you took your first bath in the big bathub, you went for your first 'swim' in our inflatable pool, and you continued to charm us every day with that one-toothed smile. You tried fruit for the first time today...apples. You loved them. Nana could barely keep up with you...you were very demanding and leaned forward for every bite. We went to the ranch several times this month. You had a great time there. You love the front porch swing. Today is Mother's Day and I feel so blessed to be your mommy. There is no greater joy to me than to see your smile.

Know that you are loved,
Mommy

Happy Birthday, Uncle Harvey!

Happy birthday to my fantastic brother, Harvey! Hope you have a great b-day, bro'! Also, today, 4 years ago, my best friend proposed to me on the banks of the San Saba River. A good day all around! P.S. I said 'yes'!