Good Ol' Rocky Top

We will be extra busy in the weeks ahead as we are moving back to TN!!! We are so excited and blessed that God is giving us this opportunity!! And just in time for football season! :) We will truly miss our friends and family in NC and will always cherish all the memories we have made. I must admit, it is bittersweet to leave our home too. First of all, it hasn't sold yet. (Please be in prayer for that.) Secondly, it is the place we have brought both of our babies home to. First baths were given here. First smiles were made here. ALL of David's "firsts" occured here. It holds many special memories for us. I know God has another home in mind for us and we are looking forward to making new memories there.

If I don't blog for a couple weeks, you will know why. In the meantime, I will be humming "Rocky Top" all the way HOME to TN!!

Picture Day

We took the boys to have pics made today and couldn't have been more pleased with them...and our pocketbook shows it! :) I truly believe pictures are priceless though and with the speed these boys are growing, pictures are needed for this Momma's heart! By the way, Daniel is 10 weeks old in the pictures. Growing much too fast!

Our DEERE David is 3!

David turned 3 on 7/13! It's hard to believe it has already been 3 years since he came into this world and blessed us all with his sweet spirit! We celebrated his birthday in TN with friends and family. He had a great party and enjoyed "his" day. We got him a John Deere Gator and he is so serious about driving it! What fun he and Daniel will have with it!

We love you precious David. You are the sunshine of our lives and we are so thankful for you. May you continue to grow into a handsome, healthy, sweet young man.

David's Favorites and Stats:
Color: Blue
Food: Watermelon,Canteloupe, ICE CREAM!
Toy: Cars and Train table
T.V.: Reading Rainbow and Dora the Explorer
Book: ANY train story
Favorite conversation: Trains, lawn mowers, and weed eaters!
Favorite Bible Story: "Sneaky Snake" (Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden)
Weight: 32 pounds
Height 38 3/4 inches tall
And he is completely potty trained (except bedtime) and ready to start Preschool VERY SOON! :)

Brothers!

David and Daniel are already becoming great friends. Of course, as a mommy, I am always trying to get pics of BOTH my boys. I've caputured quite a few and wanted to share with you. David has great plans for Daniel when he gets bigger. Daniel will get to sleep with David, ride in his new John Deere Gator, play with David's cars, and eat ice cream at Baskin Robbins with him. Daniel already adores big brother and smiles at him whenever David catches his eye. Although David has moments of jealousy towards Daniel, he really loves his new brother and I love to hear the sweet comments he makes towards Daniel.

By the way, I haven't forgotten Garrett. He just is much too busy to sit still for a picture. Plus, I think all the noise drives him crazy around here! :) Garrett is such a sweet and patient dog, and I am thankful for his sweet personality around my other boys!

1 Month Old

It's hard to believe Daniel has been a part of our lives for 1 month now, but it is also hard to imagine life without him already! He is so precious and is growing so fast! We are really starting to see his little personality blossom. We already know he LOVES stroller rides and HATES car rides. He is also another Mommy's boy! He is an excellent snuggler, sleeper, and eater! We are beginning to see his sweet smiles and great expressions! David loves to read to him and talk "baby talk" to him. Matt and I just love getting as many sugars as possible from him! We go to the dr next week for his 1 month appt and we are anxious to see how much he has already grown. I know one thing, he is getting heavy! :)

We are starting to get into a routine again. Daddy has gone back to work...we sure enjoyed his 4 weeks at home! We were able to do some fun things while he was on "baby leave." David has really enjoyed spending more time with Daddy too! Daddy and David went go-karting together...David loved it, we think! :) And they have been swimming several times too! Summer is already passing us by so fast, but we are trying to make the most of it!

Blessing from Above

Daniel has added such a beautiful piece to our family puzzle and we are so blessed by his addition. He is such a sweet little guy! My mom was in town this past week and took some great pics for us. Thanks Granna! Just wanted to share some of our favorite from the "photoshoot."

Introducing Daniel Bryant

Daniel Bryant
May 27, 2008 5:57pm
9lbs 9oz 21 inches

HE'S HERE! HE'S HERE! Better late than never, uh? Mr. Daniel FINALLY arrived...a week late and by induction. The little man was cozy in there! We are so thankful for a beautiful delivery and the wonderful health of our new little man. He is just precious and we love our new family of 4. David is such a proud big brother too. I love all the little comments he makes to him and with the sweetest voice! Naturally there has been some adjusting to do and learning to share mom isn't always easy, but he's getting the hang of it. Daniel is just precious and we are anxious for you all to meet him!