Baptism reception

We had the nicest luncheon at a local plantation called Annadale's after Theo's baptism. We had a private room, which anyone with a toddler can truly appreciate, and the food was just delicious! Everyone got a turn holding Theo, who was an angel the entire time. Big brother Jack was equally wonderful considering the luncheon started during his naptime. What a great time we all had together celebrating Theo's special day!

Theo's baptism

All the family came to Mandeville for Theo's baptism today. Jack told people that Theo was wearing a "white dress", which was the same white dress that Jack wore 2 years ago. The church was decorated for Christmas and served as a beautiful background for pictures. Theo wasn't too happy during the ceremony because we had taken him away from his bottle to sprinkle his head with water! That is why his gown is all bunched up in the picture with the pastor. He quickly fell asleep once we sat back down and gave him his bottle back though. We were so blessed to have so many people attend this special moment in Theo's life.

That's the spirit

I dug out this Santa hat of Jack's from his first Christmas.... mind you he was 9 months old for his first Christmas. Well, the hat was a pretty good fit for Theo's large melon! At first he liked the hat and was all smiles...... later on I don't think he was feeling it anymore. He really wasn't digging it when it fell down over his eyes while he was crying :)

Cookie swap

Cameron and Anne had a cookie swap yesterday (my first one ever!) and it was a big hit. Everyone's cookies were delicious :) Here is cousin Katie at 18 weeks pregnant...... yes, really...... I'm betting boy, but we'll find out Thursday. Thanks for having us over girls!!

Like father, like son

We lit the advent candle at church on Sunday, so we made sure to dress Jack in his sports coat to be just like his daddy. He certainly charmed his way into a few hearts, let me tell you!!!! It's so cute on him that I think I'm going to have him wear it again to 3 more important events. And the best part is.... I got it at a consignment sale for like $5!!!

Opposites

Jack is really into books and silent "reading" right now. His class at school has time for sustained silent reading each day so I know that's where he got it from. He picks a pile of books and sits down to read them. He points out pictures or identifies letters "spelling" words. Here is how I find him most mornings! Theo on the other hand loves to watch TV and will seek it out. No matter how I position him, he will turn his head around to find the TV. This amazes me since Jack could have cared less about TV when he was that little (thank goodness) and never sat still for a second. We call Theo our "lump" b/c he's content to sit around all day, and if he had his choice, watch TV! Ha ha.

Hair twirling

Theo loves to twirl his hair when I feed him his bottle. He does this every time he gets fed, so I'm wondering if he's going to grow a bald spot on that side. He's always loved his right hand/arm (it was always up around his face when he was a newborn), so this is not surprising to me. He's also jumped into mostly 6 month clothing with occasional 6-9 month stuff.... at 3 months old. Yep, he's a biggun.