She's in her early thirties

Mary turned 30 this week. Here are some pictures. We had a great time at dinner with people we love being with. There were men at the party, we just don't photograph well.

Future doctor?

Seriously fletch, you're going to make the other kids feel bad. He does like to play with this book.

Fletcher's first sick day. How pitiful. This little head was on my shoulder the whole day.
Trick or Treat! The little red dragon recovered nicely.




This was Fletcher's baptism weekend, too! Thanks to everyone for coming to support us and Fletcher. It was a very special day for us.

It's been a good year and a half.

That is partly because we've had such great neighbors to make us feel at home in a new city, and with a new baby. Today I drove home for the first time with a home to the right that is empty. We are so sad that our first real neighbors, Katie, Daniel, and Aubrey have moved. It has been a wonderful year of talking on the porch or over the shrubs, swapping babysitting, eating each other's brownies (although I made out on that deal), and watching our babies (and bellies) grow. (and then shrink again). I am so sad not to see little Aubrey sitting on my swing when I get home in the afternoon, really! Thanks for being good friends and neighbors. Although you're not moving to Kansas or anything, it won't be the same without y'all on Sheridan street for sure.

This is our (almost) daily routine of swatting the bugs and catching up on the day's events.
walking when they were so itty bitty.
the swings at the playground down the street! I wish Fletch were old enough to remember how fun it was to have Aubrey as a neighbor. We will miss y'all...

long time no pics.

There has been a bit of a blog hiatus, due to the fact that the primary blog poster is lazy (that's me). We have some great pictures to share, from a few events- I just have to post them in stages, so here's the first installment. From the beach with Jeff and Eliko! We miss y'all already-Thanks for a wonderful week... (you can click on their link to the right if you're really interested in seeing more pictures, mom).Umm, the pool is like my favorite place in the world.
Anyone recognize this fantastic pizza place in the heart of downtown Auburn? Welcome to the South, Jakers. (the one with the awesome hairdo).
Jake Kai is part man- part fish. He is very serious in all of the pool pics because he is trying to submerge himself completely, against his mother's wishes. Also, I thought you should get some Brocato blog-exposure, Eliko.

PS, Papa turned 60 this week, and chief turned 56 so give them a hard time if you see them around. HB Papa and Chief!

very busy

This little fella is very busy around the house. Not doing anything in particular- just being cute. Don't have any major events to post, but just to keep you updated on this very quickly growing little boy, here are a few pictures. (I think he looks like my sister in this one.)


really loves the bath more than life itself.
It's hard to capture all of Fletcher's looks. But for some reason, this very close picture gets this expression that we see all-the-time. It means "i'm very serious and excited about playing with whatever I'm looking at right now." We are really enjoying this age; just the sweetest little guy you will ever meet...

First Game day, and 5K

War Eagle! (a little late). Franny and Chief were in town for Fletcher's first Auburn game day! Too bad he was at home in bed while Brian and I watched at a friend's house. Fletch was proud to wear the ole orange and blue anyway. Thanks for the good babysittin!
And a shout out to my running coach, Chief- I promise I won't swear at you next time...
Fletch's first 5K. Actually, Fletch didn't run this one. He and Foofie (chrissie), cheered me and Andrew along. Andrew was my running buddy, although he and Rob (noteworthy effort, pushing a double stroller), really pulled ahead in the last mile. Brian made it for the after party. Fun to see 3/8 of the white house and company together. Imagine the size of this group with all of the kiddos and husbands now! Can you see baby cordell made the picture? Little Bo Thompson is in the stroller facing mom and dad. Miller and Fletch are becoming fast friends.
I love free stuff. I guess it comes with the registration fee, but it still makes me happy to get tshirts and goody bags.
We love having visitors in Memphis- it makes us feel special. Can't wait for baby foofie cordell to make the trip!

sittin' up in my PJ's...

still topples over, but getting better at this every day. Fletch is moving up a class at school next week, so he's "visiting" this week. He has already participated in music time, and playground stuff, so this sitting business is going to be very important! I guess monkey bars are next in line. I have actually heard that there is an ice cream day in which the kids are stripped down to their diapers and given an ice cream cone and they get to just go at it- where do I sign up? I guess the adults should probably keep their clothes on, though. Fun with static...