Still here. Just busy. :)

Benjamin started sleeping unswaddled this week.  Picture is from a few weeks ago.

Us in Sevierville celebrating October birthdays in the family.

At the Hobo Stew at Josh's former church.  Benjamin is Mickey Mouse.  :)

The child sitting across from him who Benjamin is almost as big as is an 8 month old.

So little time...

So I'm 2 weeks back to work, and I am finding little time to blog right now.

Here's a quick look at my boy at Denise's today.  She did that with her phone app.  

Fall is in the air

3 months old today!

I'll hopefully get a descriptive post up soon of Benjamin's 3 month accomplishments, but right now I'm focused on going back to work on Wednesday.  Much to do.  Here's a few cutie pictures from a photo shoot with me today.

Baby Dedication

Sunday, September 30th

 

Smize

So, I'm not a big fan of the term "Smize," but since I've been watching a lot of America's Next Top Model lately, I thought I would stick it into my post.  I can handle it a lot better than the term "chillax."  *rolls eyes*

What has Tyra Banks taught me?  Well, to smile with my eyes, of course.  And honestly, I think I get it.  I've been criticized often for my fake smiling for photos.  Years and years I haven't been able to look natural.

My new trick:  I make my eyes smile first, and my mouth follows.  Yes, I'm a nerd, but it really has helped.

The purpose of my taking pictures the other night in my bathroom was due to me liking the natural curl that my hair had the other night.  My hair is shorter now (but not short), and it can't get into a bun quite like that anymore, but I liked it at the time.

I practiced my smile. ;)  

Go Braves!

In the interest of good parenting, I don't often put my baby in front of the television, 

but he does become intrigued with it on occasion.  

In this event, he was watching the Braves games where they honored Chipper Jones.

I occasionally let him was Praise Baby as well.  

He likes the bright colors and movement.  

There is his friend the crinkle elephant.