Lake weekend

Let me start by summing up this weekend- organized chaos:) You don't know how much help your husband is until he is not around for a weekend and you are not at home with all your stuff!!

Davis and myself packed up and went to the lake with some of my closest friends and their babies- Mary Katherine had Charlie and Elizabeth Ann, Casey had Anne Katherine and Mary Charles (due in September), and Julie had Olivia. It was so good to see these friends that I don't get to see near enough and to get to spend time with all our beautiful children! I am blessed to have these ladies in my life and hope our children grow up to be the best of friends!

We did decide next time we make a trip together we either bring daddy or leave them all at home:)

Davis' first trip to Florida

Ready to go to Florida!

We went to the beach for a week the beginning of June, it was wonderful and we certainly did not want to come home and back to school/work and reality! Davis LOVES to swim in the pool but is a little iffy on that sand stuff:) He took many naps on the beach with the breeze and waves!

Memorial day and our first teeth

I know, almost a month late but we spent Memorial Day weekend in Orange Beach. Davis' first road trip- he did great! He took his first boat ride, got in the pool for the first time and finally met his buddy George Herndon! It was a great weekend and we even came back with 2 souvenirs- two little teeth came in the exact same time!

6 month pictures

Davis had his 6 month pictures made May 26th. Kim Box is an amazing photographer and put these few proofs on facebook. We go friday to see them all- I can't wait. I know he's my baby but I sure do think he is cute:)

In the Christening gown- daddy does not really like this one:) I know he is a boy, its just part of it!

I look just like my daddy in this one!

My precious angel- I love his expression in this one!

Baptism

Davis Allen was baptized on Sunday May 23rd. We had so many friends and our families to celebrate his big day. He looked like a little angel in all that lace:) Hunter didn't even fight me on the gown and bonnet, guess he knew it was a loosing battle. But I have promised that I will never put that much lace on our little boy again! Davis sat through the entire church service without a peep and even took a little nap after he was baptized! He really did perfect and the whole ceremony was so special. In our church, we walk in behind the baptismal flag during the procession of the cross, then when the baptism begins we process to the back of the church where the font is and all the children in the church come to the back also and gather around to watch. It really is such a sweet ceremony- just another reason I love the Episcopal Church! We had a luncheon after church at the Groce's house and all the babies played together! We had 7 children around 2 and younger- it was so sweet to see all these new little families together. We have so many special years ahead of us raising our babies together! Below are some pictures of his big day!

Procession of the cross

after church at the Groce's

Davis' godparents- Erin and Seth

Whole family- the Sharpe's and the Groce's

The water did not phase him...Davis Allen Groce, I baptize you in the name...

6 month check up

We went for Davis' 6 month check up yesterday, May 24th. Everything looks good- including his ears for once! My big boy was 19 pounds 3 ounces and 28 inches long. That puts him in the 75th percentile for weight and 95th percentile for height- still on track to be as tall as my Big Daddy (aka my dad)! He had his shots and only cried for just a second- he is such a good natured baby.

Other milestones- Davis is really sitting up good these days! He is even leaning forward and pushing himself back up and catching himself a little sideways too. He still falls over some but he will get the hang of it! He has also learned a new sound despite all my coaching:( "Da da da da da da da.... I told myself I would not get jealous because it is easier to say than mama, but I can't help it!

Picture of Davis waiting to see Dr. Wood below

Almost Forgot!

Davis finally learned to roll over several weeks ago:)I think the ability has been there for a month or so but the desire had not kicked in! He had rolled over a few times on his own but not consistently enough for me to say he was "rolling over." This was from his first few days of rolling over- he is a pro now rolling to and from his tummy! He is now sitting up on his own for a few seconds, then he gets excited and loses his balance. He will get the hang of it soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0fuf1Q9yk