Pox, Pumpkin, and Precious!!!

George got chickenpox the weekend of MSU homecoming. We had a very light case, so we were very lucky. He had no fever and no itching that we noticed. He was a little fussy, and as you can see in the above and below pictures, a little more tired than usual. I fed him and left the room to go get a wipe to wipe off his face, and when I came back, this is what I found. He has never fallen asleep in his high chair, so I knew he wasn't himself. He still has a few bumps left but has made a full recovery.

Happy Halloween, From George!!

My little pumpkin!!

We took these pictures this weekend at Nonna's house. I can't wait to take George trick or treating Saturday night. More pics to come!!

Crawling full speed ahead!!

George is crawling!! He is not just army crawling anymore. He is full fledged, wide-open everywhere!! We are babyproofing everything as we go. He is also trying to pull up on everything in sight. Life is definitely different with a mobile little man!!

I have also included some pictures from the weekend. Bailey's family came over for the GA Tech game. Bailey's first cousin is a student at Tech, and they stopped by to see George for a minute. I am also including some cute pics of George before a wedding this weekend. Thanks Katie for the precious outfit!!

so interested in Nonna's golden retriever, Miss Belle

Miss Belle is not so interested in Mr. George

Mom, why did you make me wear puffed sleeves?

I guess, I can pull them off!!

George with his cousin Alan Edwards- who goes to Ga Tech...in town for the game.

George with Uncle Larry...even George knows something is wrong with that Yellowjackets hat.

George with his Aunt Mary Ellen (his grandaddy's little sister)

This is how George lets us know it is time for a nap.

Quebec City- Canada

Bailey and I took a trip last week and weekend to Quebec City, Quebec in Canada. Bailey won the trip through work. We stayed in one of the oldest and most beautiful places I have ever seen, met some great people, and even spoke a little French while we were at it. We really missed George, and I even got a little teary one night when were out at a pub and saw a little one about his age with his parents. We went to this pub with hopes to find the State/ Vandy game on television.(Because every Canadian wants to watch MSU football, right?) But Bailey and I and another faithful State fan that was with us on the trip, went to about five different pubs, and surprise surprise.....all hockey... and no SEC football. We had a great time in the process of finding the game though.

Quebec City, is probably as close as you can get to going to Europe without crossing the Atlantic. Even though it was freezing cold....40's and 50's most days with biting wind....we had a wonderful time. We took tours, walked up and down three thousand hills, ate our weight in French type food (think wine, bread, and cheese), and just took in the culture of one of the neatest places I have ever been!!

This is the spot where they filmed the ending scene in the movie Catch Me if You Can. Speilberg didn't want to change continents, so he saved money and just simulated Europe in the heart of Quebec City. It would be very easy to do there.

At a sidewalk cafe after a long day of walking tours.

The view from our hotel room.

Cobblestone streets and sidewalk cafes were everywhere....so charming

very touristy looking picture on top of Montmercy Falls

another one from our window

At Montmercy Falls. We had breakfast here overlooking the waterfall one morning.

Our hotel: The Fairmont Chateau de Frontenac

It is one of the most photographed hotels in North America.

a blurry night view of our hotel

beautiful

Montmercy Falls.......much higher than Niagra..just not as massive. It was breathtaking.

It is tradition there to have many different colored roofs.

I would recommend this place to anyone!! It was amazing!!!!

Bouncin around the room!!

George was loving his bouncer the other day as we got ready to watch the MSU vs. JSU game. He had his first "real" sickness with real fever that weekend, so we didn't go to the game. As you can see, he was feeling much better by game time. I guess gameday cures most ailments for men.

Who needs real toys???

Who needs toys when you can just open the cabinets?

Hiding my brand new two pearly whites!!

George has changed so much in the last few weeks. He has two brand new teeth that literally came in overnight. He is army crawling everywhere, and we are kind of baby proofing as we go. I can't take my eyes off him for a second because he is so busy and into everything. It is amazing the difference a mobile baby makes in your life. Tonight he was taking a bath, and he literally started to try to climb out of the tub. He is one wild little man who gets sweeter by the day!!

Cousin Carter's Christening and Sip and See in West Point

George looking dapper for the sip and see party.

The Menetre fam after Carter's christening.

So close to crawling....and having so much fun trying.

The honoree of the weekend....beautiful Kathryn Carter!!

George loves to stare at his cousin. He is fascinated with her. He hasn't seen too many people smaller than he is.

another family shot

Bailey loves to put George on his shoulders.

And I think George likes to be way up high on his daddy's shoulders too

Carter and George playing together at Nonna's

George LOVES his daddy.

They are big buddies as you can see.

Carter in her beautiful gown on her big day.

Bailey, me, George, Holly, Carter, and Luke

The Kulps after the christening....a good looking bunch.

my sweet little niece

beautiful flowers at lunch at Bailey's mom's after the Christening

the cake was pretty too! and also delish!!!

We had such a fun weekend in West Point this weekend for Carter's (George's first cousin) christening and sip and see. We got to see lots of friends and family. I got tons of pictures of the babies (as you can see above). Carter looked beautiful in her christening gown, and a good time was had by all.

Besides that, we are just getting back into the swing of school life right now at our house. It takes some time, but we are getting there. I am teaching online at ICC this semester too, so I am one busy gal at the moment. I will try to keep the blog going though. September will be a big month with lots going on. We have our first home MSU game next weekend which I am super pumped about! We are going on a trip to Quebec City, Canada later this month. Also, my ten year high school reunion is at the end if the month. So hopefully there will be lots of new pictures and stories soon. Everyone have a blessed week!!