Thankfulness

Now I know that this blog is really about Thomas, and for everyone who lives far away to see pictures of him, but I just was feeling very thankful, so I needed to post about that.

First, I'm so thankful for Newnan. What a neat little town it is, and what rich friendships we're already developing! God is so good to provide what we need in that way! I'm so thankful that we live in a place where it takes me NINE minutes to leave my driveway, sit in the bank drive-thru, make a deposit and be back in my driveway. I'm also thankful that I live in a place where when I buy two sheet of 2 cent stamps (worth 40 cents altogether) that the postman runs out of the post office after me if I forget them! And that I live in a place where I can hear the high school band practicing from my driveway!

Along this route of thankfulness...Brax and I were blessed this week with some great furniture that Brax's cousin Hanson didn't need anymore! We love it, and it's been so fun getting it all arranged. God knew that I couldn't handle the slipcover on the couch in the living room anymore, and provided the furniture at just the right time. What a treat!

And last...I am so thankful to have a wonderful husband, and a healthy baby! I know these are such simple things, but so fabulous at the same time. Sometimes, " 'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free..." -kaw

Thomas and Dad!

Watching the British Open and trying to decide if we need anything from L.L. Bean!

Feet

In the last month or so Thomas has disovered his feet. He loves when they move and his eyes get really big. This is when I was trying to take his three month picture. He just couldn't get over his feet!

Thomas and his Papa John

Thug

He he he...

3 Years

On July 18th Brax and I had been married for three years! And what a three years it has been. An apartment and two houses, a year of college, two cities, two puppies and a baby! Mimi came to stay with Thomas and Brax and I went out for a really nice dinner and then rented some movies. Of course we couldn't even stay up to watch a whole one, but it was worth a shot! (And Brax sent me flowers. I love that!)

The Boatwrights

On our way to Arab we stopped in Glencoe and saw our friends Brent and Leigh.

Splish Splash I Was Takin' A Bath...

Brax's parents got an AWESOME new bathtub and we used it for the last time last weekend. We decided to put on our bathing suits and give Thomas a bath in the big tub. He LOVES bathtime, although as you can see he wasn't sure how he felt when the bubbles came on!

I'm sure this is what Thomas will look like when we tell him for the first time that he's going to London!

3 Months

My Friend

These rugs are coasters. They are a reminder to pray for the Muslims, and my friend who is working with them. I love her and miss her and wish we could Skype more often!

Big Hands...Little Hands, Little Feet

Another Four Generations

This is my Mom's Dad, my Mom, Thomas and me.

Soooo Tired

This weekend was exhausting for everyone! Travelling with an almost 3 month old is nothing to laugh at!

Thomas' First Flight

Thomas flew for the first time this weekend. He did ok on the way there, but did much better on the way home. He also got wings and a First Flight Certificate on the way home!

The Rest of the Greats

Thomas met the rest of his great grandparents in Minnesota this last weekend. GG Bon, GG Gordy, GG Wayne and GG Genevieve. He also got to see GG Lu and GG Richard. The only one missing was Nanny!

The 4th of July

We had a fun 4th of July. Preston and his roommate Aaron came over and we grilled ribs, had deviled eggs, salad, baked potatoes and pound cake. When it got dark we watched a few of the fireworks at Newnan High School from the street in front of our house (are we parents or what?). We're so thankful for the freedoms that we have! God has been so good to us!

In the last week or so, Thomas has discovered that he really likes sucking on his fingers when his pacifier is not available. And he doesn't like socks...