A Look Back

I just LOVE this precious soul!!!! I was looking back at some pictures and decided to post these from when he was younger. Man, how I wish I could make time stand still!! But, I must say that it this a fun age that he is in right now. There is never a dull moment inside or outside the walls of our home. He definitely keeps us hopping and we wouldn't have it any other way.


A funny JP story: John Parker loves to give high-fives to everyone. Well, a couple of weeks ago Jeremy, John Parker, and I were exchanging high-fives when all of a sudden JP asked himself this: "John Parker you want a high-five?" "OKAY!" Then he gave himself a high-five. I know it doesn't sound that funny in words, but it was hilarious in person. Jeremy and I were literally rolling on the floor with laughter. He was so serious about the matter. And above all else, the conversation he had with himself was priceless. I look forward each day to all of the things that he says and does. I know all of you with children can totally relate.

On a side note: He stayed with my parents last night while we enjoyed some food and fellowship with our sweet friends: Hunter, Ginny, and the precious, beautiful Mr. William(I could go on...he's just soooo handsome),and the newly engaged couple, Russ and Claire. Thanks guys for the delicious food and most of all for your friendship!! **Ginny, I found my battery charger for my camera this morning. Too bad my camera wasn't charged last night to capture our two little buddies together. Next time I'll be ready!!!

Birthdays!!!

I just had to add this picture to the blog that I took of JP last fall. I can't believe he is another year older!!





September is a very busy month for us due to all of the birthday celebrations in the Kelley and Hardy family. I wanted to wish my precious mother, aka-Missy, a great year as a beautiful fifty-one year old. We had a birthday bash for her last week on her birthday, which is September 11th. Today is my two big brothers, Jason(33) and Scotty's(31) birthday. Yes, you heard me right! They are fortunate to share the same birthday!! I don't know how my mother had the patience to raise three boys and a girl that were all stepping stones of one another....but then again it doesn't surprise me knowing my mother's attitude and zest for life!!! WE LOVE YOU MISSY, UNCLE JASON, AND UNCLE SCOTTY!!! I am so blessed to be your daughter and your little sis!!

This and That

Sawyer is a month old!! Today, I took him to the doctor for his second round of the Hepatitis B immunization and he is gaining weight beautifully!! He weighs 10 pounds and 6 ounces. He has gained two pounds in two weeks time!!




John Parker is fascinated with spiders!! YIKES, I know!!! He is loving this shirt from Old Navy with the spider whom he calls, Charlotte!! {From his fav. movie, Charlotte's Web} AND, he loves his daddy's new Alabama "Saban" Sunhat! He has the hat on backwards!! :)



Here is a little of JP's artwork from over the weekend. He decided he liked coloring on the wall rather than on paper. We had no idea that he had done this until he asked me for a paper towel. So, I gave him one and he proceeded to "clean" the the floor, doors, and walls in the house;which he does often. He then went into the playroom and I asked him what he was doing and this was his reply, "I am cleaning!" Followed by, "Uh, Oh Mama! The wall is pink!" He was trying to clean up his own artwork from the wall!! I couldn't help but LAUGH!


WOW! What a weekend we had......It all started last Thursday when I picked up John Parker from Guardian Angel and told his teacher that I would probably keep him home on Friday so Sawyer and I could spend some quality time with the "big brother" of the house. Mrs. Jean, JP's teacher, informed me that there was a stomach virus spreading through GA and that it probably would be a good idea for me to do just that. My mind was made up the moment she said the word "virus"!! {A new baby, toddler, and a virus doesn't equal perfect harmony, right?} Well, Friday rolled around and it couldn't have been a better day spent with my two boys.

Once night arrived, is when the UGLY showed up in the Hardy household!! I had just finished feeding Sawyer when Jeremy and I heard John Parker crying and calling our names. Jeremy arrived to JP's room first to find the most dreaded thing....evidence of the stomach virus. I won't go into any details but I am sure you all can picture the scene in your mind. So, here we are up in the middle of the night trying to comfort John Parker, sanitizing everything in sight, and washing the sheets. My sweet hubby decided that he would stay in the room with John Parker since I needed to be available for Sawyer!!

Fortunately, the virus didn't last too long and JP was up and running full speed ahead the next day. BUT, the virus did linger around in the house and infected Jeremy and myself. IT WAS HORRIBLE!!! It began Sunday night and lasted well into the late afternoon of Monday. Jeremy and I felt deathly sick!!! Thankfully by Wednesday, we were beginning to regain our strength. We were sooooo weak!!! I prayed and prayed to the Good Lord for Him to protect little Sawyer from this "yucky thing" and so far those prayers have been answered!!

Blue Crocs

For the past several weeks John Parker will not depart from his blue crocs!!! It all started one night when he was getting ready for bed. After his bedtime story, prayers, and the hugs and kisses exchanged between the two of us, I tucked him in and left his room. Jeremy and I were in the living room watching a little t.v. when I heard a door slam shut. Of course, I knew exactly where it came from-John Parker's room. I walked into his room only to find that the blue crocs were now on his feet, not in the closet! He was adamant about sleeping in his bed with those shoes on. Being the "push over" mom that I was, I said, "Sure! What can it hurt?" Well, that one night of wearing his shoes to bed has turned into MANY nights. Needless to say, he doesn't go to bed without them. After his bath, he immediately finds his blue crocs and puts them on his cute feet!! We have tried to hide the crocs so he won't wear them to bed, but he begins to cry until he and his beloved shoes have been reunited. We aren't sure how long this will last, but it is just a matter of time before he outgrows the crocs or wears them out completely. I jokingly say that we need the shoes bronzed since it is a huge part of John Parker's life. You would think that they are best friends. Between the blue crocs and the pappy, I am not sure which one takes more precedence! With this being said, I thought that I would share a few pictures I took the other day of him running around with his jersey, pappy, pull-up, and his infamous blue crocs. {The second picture is "hazy" due to the smoke from Jeremy's grill!!}

ROOOOOLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!!!

This is the time of year that the Hardy Family longs for......ALABAMA FOOTBALL!! I haven't posted anything lately for my sweet John Parker, so this is for him!!! (He enjoys looking at pictures of himself!!!) These are pictures from tailgating, his first game, and this year's A-Day game. What can I say-WE ARE HUGE FANS FOR THE CRIMSON TIDE!!! He has already been taught to say "ROLL TIDE" and will say it repeatedly, and very loudly-just ask the customers at the Left Field Family Grill, or my cousin, Laura Wells!! She was a witness!! :) We LOVED IT!!!