Sanders 15 Months

Where is the time going?  I haven't been able to blog because 1. I couldn't find the cord to plug the camera into the computer and 2. I have been trying to spend time playing, laughing, loving, playing more and laughing more with Sanders before Shephard and Sawyer arrive.  The hot summer days have been jam-packed with fun things to do.  We have fed the ducks in Fairhope, gone to the park in Daphne, treated ourselves to snow cones at Eskimos (he likes the blue cotton candy flavor...maybe because I do,) played at the fountain, swam in the bay...the list goes on and on.  The biggest "milestone" this past month was walking...and when he took off, he took off.  It makes all of us laugh at how he waddles around- too cute!

Watching So You Think You Can Dance- He loves to dance!

Fountain Fun with the Coles

Feeding the ducks

LOVES frozen grapes!

Last, but not least...FIRST STEPS

Oh happy day!

So...it's the little things in life that make us smile- right? Well, here is one of my "little happy's."

Yes- Exotic Coconut Lotion from Bath and Body Works.  It only comes out twice a year.  January and June. You could order it online all year, but why pay the shipping and why miss the opportunity of going into the store to experience pure JOY?!?!  I've gotten several friends to become big fans. In fact, Regan met me up there the other day and I just had to take a picture of the happiness I wanted to spread after purchasing.  I  felt like a kiddo on Christmas morning!

Yes...two grown women thrilled to have gotten their hands on the gold!  Go into B&B...purchase some.  This week it is only $5 for a lotion,  a body wash, or a body spray.  I promise it won't let you down.  I've never worked at B&B, had the desire to, nor am I being paid to endorse.  Go get some to brighten your day!!!

Morning Baby!

Don't we all wish we could feel like this every morning?  This is without coffee or food!!!!

I just woke him up and brought him into our room to play on the bed...he LOVES to be thrown around and to play rough! Good thing boys are on the way- soon he will have two brothers to rough house with...along with Dad and Max the dog...and of course mom! How busy but fun our house will be!!

Summer Fun

Here are some pics of what we have been up to the past couple of weeks:

**Sliding inside on rainy days...and

there have been many of those!!

**Helping mom unload the dishwasher

**Playing a new game at bath-time with Dad and Max

**Army crawling outside on the cement...I'm

thinking walking would be better than this position. However, sweet Sanders has a double dose of stubborness, courtesy of mom and dad!

**First trip to Auburn and Momma G's-War Eagle and Yum Yum!!

**Lake Martin: First boat ride- He was cautious at first, but ended up laughing and giggling throughout the ride!

Running

I LOVE to run. Funny though- my track coach in high school couldn't get me to run more than a lap around the track. After gaining the freshman 20, I decided to pick up exercising again. When we moved to Spokane I started to run- but only occasionally. It was not until we moved back down South that I decided to really take a stab at running. My friend Anna ran her first half and encouraged me to do one. Nashville 2007 was my first- I was addicted. Running is such a challenge to me. It's mental. So many times I want to quit while running, but I don't like to quit, so I keep going. I have learned a lot about myself while running. At times my mind doesn't have to think about a thing. Other times, I enjoy taking in the Lords glorious creation and talking to Him. So peaceful. It makes me happy. I wish everybody could experience running this way! I feel...alive...free...relaxed. I started off this entry about running because that's exactly what I have been doing the past month..."running" through life. Figuratively and Literally. Here are some things I have been running through:

1. Sanders first birthday- Say What?!?!? My little pumpkin is a year old? CRAZY!!!Sanders, Britt, Sue Sue and I had a fun-filled birthday. We went to Starbucks, Jumpin' Jacks, Mellow Mushroom, the park, Bass Pro Shop, and then had a family birthday party. On Saturday, the big party took place with family, friends, cake, a mini-space walk, and presents!

2. We found out we will be having BOYS

! How exciting is that? Healthy baby boys to be born September 15- if not before. Matt and I are both excited to be adding more boys to the family. I am definitely outnumbered now! Hence the blog name change (courtesy of Regan Lawson): The Halls to Team Hall.

3. Nashville Half- At the end of April, Britt, Don, Ally, Seth and I loaded up the Camry and headed up to Nashville to run the Music City Half Marathon. Rebekah drove in from DC and Whitney met us in Nashville for the fun. IT WAS AMAZING. Despite the bad weather surrounding us, the worst held off for a little over three hours. It was just about enough time for everybody to complete the race. Rebekah was my heart and soul during the race- she stuck with me the whole time, so my stubborn self was forced to walk when I needed to. I owe a lot to her for driving 13 hours to run/walk a race. Finishing this particular half will always be special- 18 weeks pregnant with twins and running with an amazing friend God placed in my life.

Pic of me and Whit- waiting on one with Rebekah.

4. Mothers Day- Oh how sweet! Matt woke up and let me sleep in. He and Sanders went and picked me up some Starbucks and an Edible Arrangement- YUMMY! I could never eat too much of the fruit they have...especially the chocolate Sanders walked in the door with a card he handed me- too cute! The day was relaxing and made me feel so special- the way this day should!