Picture Catch-Up/Summer Fun

Finally!  We have had some technical difficulties with the camera and computer this summer.  Most of the pictures I have been posting came from my phone camera.  We have finally solved the problem... so here are some more summer fun pics!

Taking a break with Grandpa

Jammin' with Daddy

Firehouse tour with buddies

Alexander's birthday party theme was Bubbles, Balloons, and Balls.  Steven made a homemade concoction of bubble solution to make giant bubbles for the kiddos. 

Each kiddo could even stand inside a giant bubble.

Helping Mommy make the cupcakes

Family celebration on the big day... so hard to believe it has been 3 years!

Auburn Fun

Despite another epic Auburn Tiger loss, Steven and Alexander enjoyed a trip to Jordan Hare Stadium to cheer for AU. We were also thankful for some time to spend with the Madison Locys and Erin's parents.

Jammin' with Dave

We had a very low-key weekend as we are trying to prepare the house for Baby Brother's arrival. While mom and dad were busy getting things accomplished, Alexander enjoyed watching a Dave Matthews Band concert DVD. He got out all his instruments and went to town with Dave. Better watch out Tim Reynolds!

Back to School

Look who's so excited to be back in school! Alexander had a wonderful first day back... despite the tropical storm downpour all morning. I got one picture of him holding still but not looking at the camera and one picture of a giant back-to-school smile.

Relaxing weekend in Knoxville

We had a super fun weekend in Knoxville visiting Steven's uncle and aunt. They spoiled us all weekend long with delicious food (filet mignon, smoked salmon, homegrown tomato soup, and a fish fry). Alexander LOVED their backyard pool. Thanks Russel & Diane!

Almost Back to School

Alexander is ready to be back in school. We have been busy trying to keep him busy until school starts next week. Last weekend we made our last road trip to N. AL to visit family until after baby brother arrives. We celebrated Alexander's cousin's birthday at his swim party. I would like to especially draw your attention to his party plate... Alexander ate almost an entire piece of pizza and then dug into his yummy cupcake. Not a particularly big feat for most three year olds, but a huge milestone for our little guy. We also got to attend Erin's cousin's white coat ceremony. He is beginning medical school/PhD program at UAB, and we are so delighted that we will get to see more of him over the next several years while he is down south.

Summer Fun

We have been enjoying these hot summer fun months with family and friends. We have visited the GA aquarium, Six Flags Whitewater, and had tons of fun playing games, swimming, and just hanging out.

Baby time!

I had a great time at my good friend Jane's baby shower last weekend. We are so happy for Jane & BJ and are so exited to meet Baby Liam when he arrives in August.
I don't think I've officially posted our good news. We will have a little brother in our family in November. I am being carefully monitored as a high-risk pregnancy and repeat my pregnancy mantra several times a day "happy, healthy, full-term." We're hoping for the best! Alexander is super pumped about his new family role and asks daily "Am I a big brother yet?"

Missing Great Grandma

My 90-year-old grandma passed away on Saturday.  My memories of Grandma will last forever.  Like most of my childhood memories, my early memories of Grandma are sensory: the taste of the gooey rice crispy treats we always made when she came to visit, the smell of her Grandma perfume, and the sound of the Locy banter in her kitchen over a friendly game of euchre.  After spending over half of my life thousands of miles from my grandma, I was fortunate to live the last several years of hers only a hop, skip, and jump down the interstate.  I will always remember how her face lit up when little Alexander was in the room... how she loved to watch him play, to have him climb up in her lap, to get his hugs and kisses.  Grandma/Great Grandma- we will always love you and miss you... may you be at peace.

Renaissance Festival

We took a much needed family fun day at the Georgia Renaissance Festival today. Although Alexander can't easily pronounce its name (it comes out something like "vegetable vestible"), he had a blast seeing all the costumes. He especially liked the trumpets and drums at the joust, seeing the acrobats/jugglers, and the man on stilts.