definitions by tate - pt. 2

Grass (n) - The green stuff that grows outside. Also, what you put in your car to make it go.

I've noticed lately that he's been shoving handfuls of grass into the gas tank on his Cozy Coupe, and then last night he asked if "Daddy was putting grass in the car" when we stopped at the gas station to fill up. Love how his little brain thinks. Remind me to clear this up before he's 16...

the thumb-sucker

Brady just wanted to show off his recent talent. Even though it sometimes makes him gag, he's a much happier baby since he figured this out.

4th of july

To celebrate America's birthday this year, we...

...got up early and drove to Big Canoe





where we played with friends...


rode on scooters...


looked cute...




...and ate watermelon.

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Then, we headed to Atlanta...

where we went to the pool...

played on the porch during a thunderstorm...

dressed like mermaids for the neighborhood parade...







and stood under trees to stay dry from the rain.

And even though it rained on our parade (literally) and the fireworks were cancelled, we still had a wonderful day with friends and family. Happy 4th of July!

sick day

Tate has been fighting off a stomach bug over the past few days, so we've been spending a lot of time around the house. In between changing poopy diapers (sometimes every 30 minutes), I made three amazing discoveries today:

1. Nutella. (how how HOW have I never tried it before?)
2. Angry Birds. (I knew it was a mistake before I downloaded it, but I was curious. And now I'm obsessed.)
3. The iPhone Hipstamatic camera app. (Now, even the most boring of days can seem chic!)

squeeze this!

If pictures of babies with fat rolls and double chins won't make you smile, nothing will. So here. This is for you.

graduation party

We went to LaGrange last weekend to celebrate the graduations of our nephew Andrew (UAB) and niece Emilee (High School). Karen and Wayne outdid themselves and threw a great party for 200 guests, complete with homemade pulled pork, potato salad, etc, a full bar and bartender and a DJ and karaoke until the wee morning hours. I didn't take nearly enough pictures and I (sadly) have no pictures of the two honorees, but here is a brief glimpse into our weekend....

Meme (Keith's mom) and Brady




Our niece Meg and Brady


"Moo-oom, Tate has his finger in my ear!" (imagining what Brady would be saying)

terms of endearment

Me: Tate, how many noses does Aunt Lindsey have?
Tate: ONE BIG ONE!!!



(love you Aunt Lindsey!! xoxo)