A visit from Cousin Carter

beautiful Catherine Carter Kulp

aka George's first cousin and best buddy

just threw in a cute picture of George before we went to church Sunday morning

onesie pic...George's is growing a little snug

George loves his new cuz...and his feet

I am so excited that I have a new cousin!!

Carter looks excited too. :)

The difference in four months....amazing!

Hey George, you took my bouncy seat!

wake up little one!!

Saturday night, Luke, Holly (Bailey's sister), and Carter made their way all the way across the neighborhood for a cookout at our house. I think besides her checkup, this was baby Carter's first outing, so we took lots of pictures. We are so excited for these two to grow up together.

George's first day at our church in Tupelo was this Sunday. We left him in the nursery (first time for that too). I wasn't too worried but probably did stare at the pager during church a little too much. When we went to pick him up, he was sound asleep in a swing. So I guess his and my first nursery experience was a good one.

George at Ivy Kate's birthday

on my way to the party
the family at the birthday party

hey mom!!

George and Mitchell Rhea

my little man

precious little Corinne Pace

George and Mitchell again

Our friends Ashley and John Benjamin's little girl Ivy Kate had her two year old birthday party Saturday. This was George's first birthday party to ever be invited to, and he was thrilled to attend. He had a great time watching all the big kids run around and play. I don't have any pictures of the birthday girl because she moves a little too fast for my camera these days. But we had a great time seeing everyone at the party. Happy Birthday Ivy Kate!

Appendicitis

This week proved to be quite interesting. Tuesday afternoon I had a stomach ache at school. I thought I was coming down with a virus or something, but it just got worse and worse. By the time I made it home from school, I was in pain that was equal to contractions from labor. No joke! I called my mom and told her to come over, and told Bailey to go get George from the babysitter. By the time they both got to my house I decided it was time for the emergency room. After waiting for over an hour in the worst pain of my entire life, the doctor finally saw me and gave me some medicine. They did a CT scan and found that I had appendicitis and had to have surgery that night. So they took out my appendix around midnight Tuesday night. I have been taking it easy at home this week and am planning on going back to work Monday. But it definitely was not something I ever expected to happen to me. Thanks to everyone who called, prayed, sent texts, flowers, and food. I really appreciate it!! Life is slowly getting back to normal, and I hope it will stay that way for a while.

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitaker!!

complimentary pic of George
at the reception with the happy groom

the happy couple

Bailey and Ryan with the groom after the wedding

at the wedding...the weather was beautiful

at the rehersal dinner with Ryan and Anna

prom pose

Last weekend, our dear friends Robert and Macauley got married in Columbus. Bailey was in the wedding, so the above pics are from the wedding and the rehersal dinner. It was so much fun to see all of our friends, and it was a beautiful wedding. Congrats to bride and groom!!

I'm an aunt!!!

Proud Uncle Bailes

precious girl just minutes old....

George got worn out with all the excitement.

sweet baby

George and his daddy looking at baby Carter for the first time.

Bailey's sister Holly and her husband Luke are the proud parents of Katherine "Carter" Kulp...born yesterday 4/22 weighing 6 pounds 11 oz and 19 inches. She is beautiful, and mom and baby are doing great. Bailey and I are so proud to have a little niece!!!!

Super Bulldog Weekend

Caroline and I out in Starkvegas.
Caroline and I

Scott, Brandon, and I at the football scrimmage

again at Scott Field

Caroline, Jimbo, and Bailey enjoying the left field lounge

my baby bro

George Hays

This pic is for you, Alli....you gave him this precious donkey outfit and I'm so happy he can finally wear it...it's so fun with the little donkey tail on the back.

George's latest move...the crunch....he's working on his abs.

We went to Super Bulldog Weekend last weekend in Starkville. Bailey and I left George in West Point and went to Starkville Saturday morning. We browsed the arts festival, ate at the Grill, went to the baseball game and the football scrimmage, and then went out that night. We stayed with our friends Jimbo and Caroline. We had such a fun time. There's just something about Starkville in the springtime and the left field lounge that just makes me super happy inside!!! I've included some pics from the weekend...and of course some ones of George enjoying himself at the grandparents in West Point.

George and Presley

What a difference three months makes!!

What a sweet little man!! I think he looks like Jade.

Bailey had forgotten how tiny and light they are when you first bring them home.

Bailey and I drove to Amory tonight to see little Presley Gaskin. He was so teeny and such a beautiful little boy. It's so weird to see a baby that makes George look big. It's also amazing to see what a difference three months makes in babies!! It was great to see Jason and Jade and precious little Presley!! I can't wait for these little guys to be friends one day!!