Friday, May 28, 2010

Joyce Turns 1 !








Last Saturday Ned, Kelly, Zane and myself traveled to Dickson, TN for Zane's NICU buddy Joyce's first birthday party.
It was a blast!
I do realize that every baby's first birthday is an important milestone but when the birthday girl started out at 2 pounds and 2 ounces it becomes very, very special!
Of course I took a few photos....Enjoy!

Joyce and her Daddy Steve....
Are you sure it's okay to eat this Daddy?

Alrighty then...it's GOOOOOD!


Joyce? Are you sure it's alright to be eatin' that cake like that?


Yeah Zane....I'm sure! Want some?


I'll share....


I've got plenty!


When this one's done I've got another one and it's even bigger....


Daddy? Do you like my Winnie the Pooh ears?

ohhhh...the paparazzie....

What cha got there Zane?



It's a ball and it's mine...

Ha! She didn't get my toy!


Sorry Joyce...Get your own...Your Mommy has 'em she's the one that gave me mine....


You know Daddy...I like parties...

Joyce and her grandmother, Kim

Joyce we must go home now, Thank You for inviting me, I had a lovely time....
and Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!


PaPa, I went to a birthday party and I got these really cool Winnie the Pooh ears and a super ball and some more stuff....and it was FUN!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Cowboy Zane, Bronc Buster!

Okay, so maybe the pony's not a bronc....
He's more like a gentle pony that's just right for Zane.
I know what you're thinking, "Zane has a pony, "Macaroni the roany pony". 
And yes, he does. But apparently a cowboy can't have too many ponies in his herd.
PaPa found this pony the other night and thought, "Heck, Zane might like this little guy."
So he bought him. He was used for Birthday Parties and Zane will be having a birthday soon so now he has a birthday party pony.
That's what PaPas do. They plan ahead.
So now Zane has 3 ponies. Small, medium and large.
Lil' Buck is the smallest of the three. He's actually a miniature horse. When Zane is old enough to walk around a pony and brush him he'll be the perfect size.
Next comes the new pony, name not quite yet determined. He's bigger than Lil' Buck but smaller than Macaroni.  We've been calling him "Chocolate Candy Bar" because of his color.
Then the large pony is Macaroni. He's actually big enough for Dan to ride (and he does). He's not real tall but he's real stout and will be a perfect roping pony when Zane is bigger.
Here a some shots of Cowboy Zane, his mommy and daddy, and his new pony. Enjoy!

No, this isn't the new pony...this is Big Bertha, PaPa's Clydesdale mare...she's BIG!

This is the new pony...I'm watching PaPa brush him and making sure he does it right!

Good Job PaPa!

Geeeez...when am I gonna ride?

Oh good here comes the saddle....

My pony is so little that my PaPa has to get down on one knee to saddle him up...

Finally...

My Mommy and Daddy help me with my pony...

Yeeeeee Haaawww!

I'm diggin' this.....

Hey Mommy...this is cool...I love you!

Oh yeah Daddy, I love you too!

Giddy up pony!

Mommy says I should practice swinging my rope....

Nice mane...maybe I could get me a weave out of this....

Just kiddin' Daddy...I know that's silly....

But if I do make a weave I'll make you one too!

I'm Lovin' It!

Do you like my saddle? It was my mommy's when she was a little cowgirl.

I might be a trick rider some day...I'll get back with you on that....


Saturday, May 1, 2010

Boy Meets Girl....

Last Friday Zane got to meet Joyce.
Joyce and Zane were in the NICU together at Centennial Hospital, Nashville.
Joyce and her grandparents, Steve and Kim came down for the day to visit! It was GREAT! It was amazing seeing how much the babies have grown and changed. The days of constant fear and worry behind us. Just enjoying them! Realizing how blessed we have been.
When Joyce was born she weighed in at 2lbs and 2ounces! She was a teeny tiny little thing compared to Zane's whopping 4lbs!
Kim and I became fast friends spending a lot of time in the family waiting room together. Kim and Joyce's mom Jamie and Kelly and I would eat lunch together and compare notes. We became each others support team. Friends made in those situations become very, very special. We certainly cherish our friendship with the Leadys!
Here are a few shots from their visit. Enjoy!


You're sweet....

She's cute Mr. Leady...and I like her...a lot!

I like that you have a lot of hair....

Joyce is getting ready to walk!

Zane, let's see what you've got?

Well, I can dance....

Let's boogie baby....

That's what I'm talking about....

Whew...you'll wear a fella plum out....

Super Star!!!

Back to crawlin' for me....