Let's Go Fishing!

Mommas two handsome men are excited to go fishing!

Matt has been aching to take Oliver fishing out at Grandpa and Grammy's house and we finally got to it last weekend. It was a beautiful day and we all had so much fun! Oliver spent the first hour just taking in all the beautiful scenery at Grandpa's pond and he just looked around in amazement. It was too cute!!! Grandpa wasted no time in showing Oliver how to fish. It was the sweetest thing for Matt and I to hear the two of them just having a conversation together while Grandpa fished and Oliver sat in his stroller right beside him. Oliver loves to talk so Grandpa was more than thrilled to sit there and listen!

The Sona men!

Grandpa loves to steal some Oliver kisses!

Oliver with his Grammy and Grandpa

After fishing for a little while Grandpa and Grammy took Oliver on a golf cart ride all around the fields surrounding their house and he loved it. He would look all around and then he would nap for a few minutes. When Mommy and Daddy returned from getting some lunch Oliver took a nap in Mommy's arms while swinging in the shade. The rest of the day was spent riding the 4 wheeler and golf cart, talking about when Daddy was a little boy and just spending some good ole' family time together. It was a wonderful, relaxing day and Oliver definitely enjoyed every minute that he spent with Grandpa and Grammy.

"Grandpa I'm tired so I'm just gonna fall asleep in your arms right here."

Grammy feeding Oliver his bottle!

Beach weekend!

We went to Myrtle Beach to visit family a couple of weeks ago and Oliver had a BLAST. We started off the trip on Friday by going to dinner with Matt's sister and her family at Outback. Oliver loved seeing his Uncle Phillip, Aunt Sherry and his cousin Jessica. We missed seeing little miss Lauren because she was having a blast at a birthday party sleepover. Dinner was funny to watch because all Aunt Sherry and Jessica did was argue over holding Oliver. He had fun loving on both of them!

Oliver with his Daddy and Aunt Sherry

Oliver with his cousin Jessica

After dinner we headed to Dee Dee and Daddy T's beach house to get settled in for the very busy weekend. On Saturday my sister, Oliver's Aunt Dani, and her boy's, David and Jonathan, came over so we could all go play in the indoor pool. Oliver did not know what to think at first but he quickly adjusted to it and had a ball. He went swimming with Mommy and Daddy and he even floated around in his frog float. He did GREAT!!! He even laughed when he got splashed by his cousin's. I think that he is going to be a little fish in the future because he loved the pool and he does not mind getting water on his face.

Oliver checking out his frog float!

"Ummm....someone needs to feed me before we go and do anything!"

Oliver is just chilaxing in the water...he is going to be a little fish!

"Wow Dad this is fun! Do it again! Do it again!"

Mommy and Oliver in the pool!

Daddy and Oliver in the pool!

Once we got done with our Sona family nap time we loaded up the golf cart with the cousins, Dee Dee and Daddy T and we went down to the ocean. Oliver thought that it was a little bright at first but once we were out there for a few minutes he got used to it and started having fun. He loved putting his little feet in the sand and seeing the waves crash on the shoreline. His Daddy cannot wait for this summer so he can take him in the ocean, build sand castle's together and do a little afternoon crabbing.

Oliver with Dee Dee, Daddy T, David and Jon Jon

Oliver loves playing with his Daddy T and Dee Dee

On Sunday morning Oliver played with David and Jonathan until he literally passed out in his walker. He had so much fun laughing at them and giving them drool kisses. We also went to Uncle Trey's church, Wellspring Church, and Oliver had a blast in the nursery. After lunch we took a quick family nap and then headed home.

Oh how we can't wait for SUMMER to arrive!!!

Easter Weekend!

How can we complain? The weather was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, we spent time with family and friends, we got a lot of things on our "To-Do List" done and we had some family time together. Oliver had a blast!!! He was so excited to be outside all weekend and to see his little friends. On Friday we went over to our friends house were we had a pizza get together. There were lots of kids there so it was fun but very noise. Oliver played with some of his older friends and loved talking/screaming when he heard some of his younger friends cry. It was too funny!!! By the end of the night Oliver was asleep sitting up in the chair with his Daddy as all the chaos continued around him.

Oliver loves his stroller!

On Saturday Daddy got up really early to go fishing with his dad, Oliver's Grandpa, while Oliver and I stayed at home and got some spring cleaning done. He was quite the little helper!!! He would just laugh at me while I danced around the house with my rags and broom. After a long morning nap and Daddy getting home we went and got a quick lunch. That night Oliver's Great Granny and Great Aunt Patty came to hangout with him for a little while so Mommy and Daddy could have a date night and get some much needed shopping done. Oliver had a blast with the two of them and he was just a little bit spoiled by the time we got home.

Oliver with his Great Granny and Great Aunt Patty!

Oliver with his Daddy and Great Granny!

When Oliver awoke on Sunday morning he was so excited to see what the "Easter Bunny" had brought him. He got a Jeep style walker, a new stroller, some bibs, baby food and summertime onesies. Thankfully we still had gift cards left over from baby showers and Babies R' Us was having a great sale. Oliver has loved playing in his new walker because it has gadgets that play music and he just thinks that is the coolest thing ever. I about broke down in tears yesterday when we were in the kitchen cooking and all of sudden I felt something hit my legs. I turned around and there was our little man in his walker.....yep.....that's right.....he scooted himself across the floor to us and was just grinning from ear to ear. He is growing so fast these days!!! After cooking out and relaxing we went for a family walk so we could try out Oliver's new stroller. He loved it!!! He was just looking around at everything and taking in the beautiful day that God had given us to enjoy. It was a great Easter weekend and we are so thankful to our Creator for all that he has blessed us with.

Oliver with his Easter surprises!

"How do I look in my new Jeep? This is the best ride ever!"

"Do I get to eat the candy Daddy? Please!!!"

Sitting up at 4 month's old!

Oliver turned 4 month's old last week and he is sitting up on his own. It seems like he is learning and doing so much lately. He loves to laugh at people and he just watches in amazement of the things that are going on around him. You can tell that he is really taking it all in! He is such a little flirt and he smiles all the time(unless you are taking a picture of him...then he gets a serious look on his face). His motor skills are blowing us away and he loves to mimic your facial expressions. His latest trick is sticking his tongue out and making it vibrate which of course makes a funny sound and bubbles form. It cracks him up every time. He is such a joy to be around and we feel so blessed as parents that God would entrust him to us. You can truly see God's love and awesome grace through Oliver's eyes. Here a few things that Oliver is doing at 4 month's old!

* Weight: 17.5 lbs

* Height: 25.5 inches

* sitting up on his own

* mimics facial expressions

* loves to eat baby food

* plays with his feet

* chews on his fingers

* teething....oh the joys;)

* talks up a storm

* loves to play with his musical ducky on his floor mat

* grabs his paci and puts it in his mouth

* sleeping through the night

* grabs Daddy's nose

* he has almost conquered rolling over from his back to his stomach

* grabs Mommy's necklace's and bracelet's

* turns himself in circles when you lay him on his stomach

* watch Grayson and Noah play the Wii

* play "peek-a-boo"

* dance.....especially the "sprinkler", "shopping cart", "lawn mower" and the "wave"

* try to hold his own bottle when you feed him

* snuggle up to your neck when he gets tired

* loves playing in water

* loves to be outside

* he loves to be NAKED

What's on the menu Oliver?

Our chunky monkey, as we sometimes call him, has started eating solid foods at night and he LOVES it. His little tongue and lips cannot consume the baby food in fast enough....especially when it comes to sweet potatoes. Matt and I have found that if you do not shovel it to him fast enough he will get upset with you which regularly means he huffs and puffs and blows the food all over you. It is too funny and too cute!!! He gets so excited now when we sit him in his little bumbo seat because he knows that means DINNER TIME. We strip him down to just his diaper because he is a very messy eater and it gets all over the place and all over himself. I will have to admit that one of the great perks to Oliver eating baby food is that he is now SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT. Praise the Lord above!!! It has definitely been a blessing for me and Matt to get some sleep at night.

Oliver's Menu:
Sweet Potatoes
Bananas

Sweet Peas
Green Beans
Pears
Carrots
Apple Sauce
Oatmeal

"Why is there always a camera around to catch my every move!?!"

He loves to get his fingers in it!

"Why are you feeding me the green stuff mom?"

He really loves sweet potatoes!

BAYLER'S first pitch......

Bayler throwing the first pitch in!!!

Oliver is all decked out in his Carolina gear

was Oliver's very first USC baseball game!!! How many 7 year old kids can say that their first pitch came at a college baseball game!?! Well, Oliver's cousin Bayler can say that with great pride and a twinkle in his eye. The USC Gamecocks have taken quite a liking to our Bayler bean and it means the world to him and us. They recently called Bayler up and asked him to throw out the first pitch at the USC vs Brown baseball game and Bayler ecstatically said "YES!" I will admit that I was a little nervous for the little fella but he did an AMAZING job and the USC fans were so proud of him. It brought tears to my eyes when everyone stood up and cheered for Bayler and shouted "way to go Bayler", "be brave" and "we love you Bayler". The USC athletes and community have been so encouraging to Bayler as he has been battling cancer. They have gone above and beyond in keeping his spirit's high as he continues to fight. If you would like to keep up with Bayler's journey then you can visit his CaringBridge site: www.caringbridge/visit/baylerteal.

Bayler and Bridges warming up on the field!

Oliver sleeping in his Daddy's arms...so sweet!

Oliver was very excited to go see Bay throw in the first pitch but when we got there it got a little chilly and Oliver is NOT a fan of chilly/cold weather at all. So, we bundled him up with his baseball outfit on, USC bib and hoodie and went in to experience the action at one of the most beautiful college baseball stadiums ever. He did great until the announcer startled him and then the tears started flowing. He stopped crying long enough to get his picture taken with his daddy for the Spurs & Feathers magazine and to see Bay throw the ball. After that he lasted a few innings but between the noise, needing a nap and chilly weather Oliver was ready to head home. So, we headed to the warmth of Groucho's where we had a family lunch that made daddy very, very happy. It was a great day at the ole' ballpark and we can't wait to experience more USC baseball games when it gets warmer. GO GAMECOCKS!!!

Random Pictures!!!

Here are some random pictures of Oliver. He is getting so big and just blowing our minds. We are so in love with this little man!!!