Which One Do YOU Think He Looks Like?

Papaw?

Or Grandpa Charlie?

I think we are seeing a glimpse into the future.

Kora’s First Haircut

Tonight was haircut night for Tucker, Kora and I.  This is Kora’s first haircut.  The last time we got ours cut, Kora got to sit in the seat in preparation for this day.  And it worked; she sat so well and did so good.  Of course, she had a good example from her big brother.

This is the before shot.  You can’t really tell it but I think every hair on her head was a different length.  Some of it was getting long and starting to curl.  Others were hardly long enough to get ahold of.

It looks like the cape is eating her alive. 

Then Aunt Rita found a ponytail holder so Kora got her very first piggy tail.  Oh it was SO CUTE!!!!!  I can only hope she will let me continue to do them.  I have had the bands for months just waiting for this day.

She got Skittles as an Atta Girl. Thanks Uncle Chuck for providing the treats.

What a Sweet Little Thang!

Tucker got his hair cut too.  It was getting really long.  Normally Aunt Rita keeps it a little longer on top but this time she buzzed it with the clippers.  How he has a really big forehead. 

What a ham.

Thanks Aunt Rita.

The Hazards of Marrying Late

I was looking through pictures this afternoon and ran across some from our wedding.  My cousin, had a hold of the camera and took these photos, unbeknownst to the subjects, I think.  These are all of TJ’s best men.  All of us were well into our 30’s.

I didn’t see these until well after we were home from the honeymoon and they still make me giggle.

This is the reason you should marry when you are young, thin and beautiful.  If I had only known…..

Thanks guys for making our day so much fun.  We love you all.

Kora is One

 

Kora is…

… one year old.

… on the move; walking; nearly running.

… jealous of her brother.

… only 16 lb. 8 oz. and 27 inches tall.  She has to gain 4 more pounds before she can turn around in the car seat.  Oh, my favorite little shrimp.

…prone to ear infections but getting tubes on the 9th.

… starting to jabber; more than just repeating a single syllable. And she expects you to reply to her inquiries.

…still looking bald although she really does have hair.  It’s just pretty light and pretty thin.  I think we could get enough gathered to put in a barrette but it would just look silly.

…developing and expressing her personality.  She is going to be one funny kid.  (It is the Hole in her.)

…starting to sign. She uses “more” and “eat” mainly.

… a climber. She gets into the wooden shelf and onto Tuck’s little table then has to call for help.  She can get into and out of the toy baskets but it takes work and lots of grunting.

…finally sleeping through the night, just this week. I think the walking is wearing her out more.

… a favorite at Missy’s.  All the kids love her and they all call her “Kora Jane”.

… a bull dog. When she wants to get somewhere she makes a straight line no matter what is in her way.  She just crawls thru it or over it. There is no stopping this girl.

… a biter, right now.  She has 8 teeth and working on getting a molar in.

…the angel that blesses us each day.

We love you Kora and are so proud of you.

Mommy, Daddy and Tucker

Kora found her feet

Kora has officially found her feet.  They have not made it to her mouth yet but this new development does make diaper changing more of a chore, since I can't get them unbuckled.  This picture is also an example of one of my concerns... I cannot imagine her with pigtails.  She is so near bald that I cannot picture her with hair.  I imagine a year from now I will look back on this post and laugh and the ridiculousness of this but for now I am just boggled.  I just love her as she is and can't imagine her being more beautiful.