Maggie is 1!!!

Last Saturday was my niece, Maggie's first birthday (as well as Donnie's). I cannot believe she's a year old already. We had her party in the play area at McDonald's and all the kids had a blast playing in the tower and sliding down the slide...even a couple of the big kids (me and my sister) made an attempt at the tower/ slide and were successful but we were both really winded when we finally reached the bottom. We both learned a lesson...leave that stuff to the real kids...LOL But she received a lot of great gifts and the party was a huge hit. Anyway, I had to post some of her party pics...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!



Maddox wearing his mostly pink birthday party hat!! Maggie thoroughly enjoying her cake...yummy!

The cousins...and Maddox is still wearing that pink hat!!

Miss Maggie...such a cutie :)

Awesome Birthday cake. Yes, it tasted as good or better than it looked!

Last pics of 2008

He's such a funny baby!

He looks like such a little boy there instead of my little baby!

Maddox is trying to decide which sport he will take up...hopefully it will be Basketball. (mom thinks it is a little more safe than football)

Miss Maggie having her Christmas dinner...not sure what it is/was but she was sure excited about it!

Maddox all wrapped up at the Christmas parade...Brrr!

Hey everyone! I can't believe it's been well over a month since I posted last. Maddox and work are really keeping me busy.

Anyway my little guy is growing like a weed. He will be 5 months old on 1/11/09...time is passing by so quickly.

We had a bittersweet Christmas this year. Bitter because my step- grandmother passed away on 12/23 but sweet because we had two new additions to our families. Maggie and Maddox had a blast checking out all their great Christmas gifts but I know next year will be really exciting because both of them will be mobile and into everything. I'm so thankful for them both. Well, I guess I'm a horrible mother...I didn't take ANY pictures with my camera for Christmas!! I've had to rely on everyone else's pics, so I don't have any to post. But I hope you enjoyed the few snap shots that I did have.

As some of you know, I have a brother in the Air Force and on 1/2/09 he left for another tour in Afghanistan for 6 months. I'd like to ask that you keep his family in your prayers that they remain strong while he's away and please pray for Scott's safe return in July.

HAPPY 2009!!!

I'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY 2009!!!

First road trip with baby!!

Maddox and Brady with his new blonde hair :)

Tyler and Maddox. Check out that smile...Tyler finally got his braces off! Looking Good, Ty!

Star and Don with 3 of their grandchildren.

Proud dad with Maddox. The "L" behind them was actually part of NOEL but I happened to just get the L (for Lawson). haha

Mom and her little man at the North Pole...Brrrr

My sister Cheryl and my brother Scott. My other bro, Chip left home for Nashville before I could get a pic of him.

Grandma Brenda and Maddox!

Grandpa Hugh and Maddox!

Aunt Cheryl lounging with a sleepy Maddox!

Maddox with his Great Aunt Kate!

Once again I am way behind on posting. Funny how you no longer have all that spare time with a baby around. Anyway, Maddox is almost 4 months old now and has started rolling over (from tummy to back). He rolled over for Donnie first and I thought maybe he was just falling over but he finally rolled over for me and it's definitely a roll! And he is jabbering more than ever...so cute!

We took Maddox on his first road trip over Thanksgiving weekend to visit with my Alabama family. This was the first time that any of them have seen Maddox other than pictures. It was a great trip! It was only a 4 hr drive but Maxx slept the entire way down and would have slept the entire way back had we not decided to stop in Lebanon and do a little Christmas shopping. He was such a great little traveler. Anyway, it was exciting because Maddox got to meet his Grandpa Hugh, Grandma Brenda, Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Scott and Aunt Danielle, cousins Josh and Megan and Uncle Chip. As well as great aunts Kate and Elaine. First words from the grandparents...he looks just like Donnie!!! I was really glad we were able to go...my brother Scott is a Major in the Air Force and he will be going to Afghanistan in January so I'm very thankful for being able to see him before he leaves. And I'd like to ask all of you to please keep him and his family in your prayers as he goes off to serve once again.

Today after church we decided to head to Knoxville and go to the Fantasy of Trees...it was so nice. Maddox was a great little guy today too as we walked around the very crowded paths and enjoyed all the awesome trees that were decorated. And we had a lot of photo ops so I've added those pics as well. If you've never been to the Fantasy of Trees...I highly recommend going.

Well, I do hope that everyone got out and cast their vote today for our next president. And I do hope that everyone voted with their heart and kept their Christian morals in mind.

Anyway...I think Maddox may be going through a growth spurt this week. He's not been much fun because he's been sleeping A LOT! But when he is awake he is talking our ears off...LOL. I just love the cooing that babies make...so sweet! He's also beginning to hold things if you place them in his hand. By the way Amanda...he loves Eli's little puppy squeaker!! You guys left it here Saturday night and Nikki - I have the lid to Sailor's sippy cup as well :)

This past weekend Donnie took some great pics of Maddox and his cousin Maggie. Here is a sampling as well as some random pics I had including his 1st Halloween costume (and party), his 2nd trip to Church and his cousins Tyler and Brady who love him very much and of course cousin Noah.

2 Month Check Up

On Monday, Maddox had his 2 month check up with Dr. James. I was very nervous because I knew he would be getting 4 shots and Donnie was going to handle this all on his own. But, turns out that Maddox was a big boy and cried just a few seconds. He got lucky and only had to get stuck twice...they have combined 3 of the vaccines into 1 so that was a plus. He did, however, have a bad evening and was still feeling bad the next day at Miss Pam's. But she took great care of him...we just love her!!!
Anyway here are his latest stats:
weight 11.4 lbs - 50%
head 40 cm - 50%
length 22 1/2 - 30%...gonna be tall like his daddy..LOL

Here are a few of his latest photos.

Back to work!!

Today was my first day back at work. So far, that's the hardest thing I've had to do since being a mom and I'm sure there will be many more but we won't think about that right now.We packed up his swing and pack n play and some toys and off to Miss Pam's he went. I cried all morning and finally dried my tears when we pulled in the parking lot at work. After I went in, I was fine. And I didn't call once to check on him. I was afraid if I did that I would start blubbering again so I just left work and raced to pick him up. I knew he was in great hands.
Pam came as such a blessing when her husband told Donnie last week that she was interested in keeping Maddox. They live 5 minutes from us and we pass their house on our way to work every day. So, rather than drive to the other side of Kingston to my mom's (grammy's) we decided to go to Pam Fowler's. She's great and they are a wonderful Christian family. He is the only baby so he's getting all the attention. I just hope she doesn't spoil him too bad...LOL
But work was not too bad...thank goodness. I certainly had enough on my mind. Thanks everyone for calling and checking on us this evening to see how things went. I also want to say thanks to Amanda and Eli & Susan, Mitchell and Noah for coming to visit before I returned to work and for the great Enchilada's and thanks to Angie and my sister Kris for bringing us dinner as well... We love you all!!!

Anyway, here are a few new pics of Maddox, cousin Noah Oh, and one of his sister Gabby who thought she was being sneaky when she stole his passy...LOL She's so funny.

ONE MONTH OLD!!

I'm very late on getting this new post out there but I don't have to tell you mom's how hectic life is after baby. It can be down right CRAZY, but so worth it. Well, on Sept 11, Maddox was a month old...yep, already! It seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming him into our lives. I cannot believe how quickly time passes. I am getting closer and closer to having to return to work...I really dread that but one thing that helps is knowing that my mom will be taking care of him until December...then he will start daycare :(

Anyway, here are a few new pics of Mr. Maddox. He's changing so much and is now up to a whopping 10 lbs and Dr James says he's very well proportioned and in the 60 percentile...good job Maddox!

Amanda...we sort of stole your method of measuring his length (great idea). I love laying him next to his big Teddy and seeing how he grows. Enjoy the pics!