Memorial Day Weekend

It was a nice long weekend at the Rainey cabin. This was the first time in years that Ben and I (plus Barrett) have stayed at one cabin for the entire holiday weekend. In the past we always split the weekend with the other family cabin. We decided that it would be too difficult to drive all around like that with Barrett, so from now on we will be at one or the other.

We headed up on Friday afternoon and unloaded. We stayed at Grandpa Bob & Grandma JoJo's cabin this year (Edin's and we will take turns). Saturday there was a wedding shower for Rex & Monica (Rex went to the hospital earlier in the day because he sliced his foot open on the boat hoist...luckily no stitches were needed). Sunday the family had a big dinner followed by celebrations for Monique's 17th birthday. Monday we headed home. It was great spending all the time with family. Barrett did wonderful. He slept and ate great even though we were in a "new" place. I think he really loved having the time with his great-grandparents! :)

Waving "Bye-Bye"

So Barrett first did this down in Alabama on vacation, but hasn't done it since. Yet, just last weekend he waved "bye-bye" to a few people at Ben's grandma's. Then yesterday I waved goodbye to him and without hesitation he waved "bye-bye" back at me! It was the cutest thing ever!

8 Months Old

Barrett in the tub...he just loves it!


Eating grapes!!


Sitting like a big boy.

Barrett turned 8 months old on Tuesday and all I can think is how fast the time is going. I saw a picture of him on my sister's blog and he looked so much older!! Yesterday I had my first real experience on how much a child changes everything...I picked up Barrett from his sitters and he had gotten an eye infection (yup, that fast...it didn't look like anything that morning). I had to take him to the local doctor's clinic. I had to sign in at 5 pm, but they didn't start seeing people until 6 pm. After that I ran his perscription up get filled and they told me that it would be 45 minutes. I ran over to my dad's, hung out, and fed Barrett dinner. Then I went back to get the perscription and finally headed for home. I got home about 8 pm! Whew! It's one of those moments that I had to put everything else on hold and take care of my little man. It then got me thinking...am I really ready to have another one so soon?!? Hmmm... I can't imagine doing that with more than one child. Props to all those women that do it every day. You're Super Women!!

Anyway, I only have 4 more weeks of school, which means that I will be able to spend more time with Barrett and I can't wait! :) I do have to take a few classes, but that's it. There are many exciting family events this summer that I am definitely looking forward to, too. Weddings here we come!!

Here are Barrett's stats @ 8 months:
::Weighs 23 lbs.
::Has blonde hair and blue eyes
::Still sucks his right thumb when he's sleepy
::Army crawls all over, hasn't quite figured out how to get his belly up off the floor
::Sits upright
::Has started to clap
::Says "ma ma", but without relating it yet
::Has 7 teeth (4 upper and 3 lower)
::Eats breastmilk about 4 times a day and solids 2 times a day
::Loves to feed himself and has mastered the "pincher" grab
::Drinks from a cup
::Takes 2 long naps a day
::Sleeps about 10 hours a night
::LOVES his pets (has yet to catch Jovi, but it's only a matter of time)!!
::Still loves to snuggle

He's simply amazing and I can't wait to watch him grow!