too busy

Whoa. Life's been crazy lately. Seems we've been going non-stop. I haven't even had time to blog. I need to stop and smell some roses or something. It's the beginning of the holiday hustle and bustle, I know it. Let's see....this past week Jackson had a lovely stomach bug. Actually, it was all but lovely, but we won't go into details. He's over it and so far (fingers crossed) none of us have contracted this nasty bug.

Last weekend my Aunt Barb, Cousin Chelsea and her baby, Carter, were down for a visit. It was a fun weekend. And jampacked I might add. We had dinner together EVERY night and went to the LSU/Bama game...and hung out and shopped and just got to visit. It was nice.

Other than that it seems there's something that's been filling my days. My friend, Tracey, gave me a scanner (ours broke long time ago) so I'm going to try and get it hooked up to the computer tonight. I'd like to post some of Jackson's art work from school. It's too cute....and he can trace like a pro...just wait and see for yourself.

Last night we met Lana and a friend at a mexican restaurant. Jackson was acting like a bum, and Charlie was hamming it up for our waitress. I honestly think he had a crush on her. At the end of our meal, he got out of his highchair and ran to her with his arms reached up so she would pick him up. She did and he wrapped his arms around her, but at arm's length...so he could look at her. HaHaHa. She couldn't get over his beautiful hair. (I am rather jealous, myself). It's just so neat to observe the differences in my children. They are SO different. Jackson is reserved and shy; Charlie quite the polar opposite. I'm actually a little nervous for when he does start to talk. I'm afraid he won't stop...(Mel: I thought you were describing Charlie in your post about Isaac to a T....they HAVE to meet!)

Here's Charlie and Carter from our photo shoot the other day with my talented friend, Tony. Charlie was loving on Carter so much. It was so cute to watch. He ended up licking the side of Carter's face and had us all in stitches by the end.

Yes, my son is swiffering. You can never train them too young..

Conflict in schedules: I had my ladies bible study last Thursday night and James had a Delta Waterfowl Banquet (a.k.a. guys dressed in camo at a banquet, eating and auctioning guns and such....) James is on the board and didn't want to miss the banquet and he didn't want me to miss my bible study so he said he'd take the boys with him....this is what came down the stairs after getting dressed...

Just call him "Charlie the Climber". I just love his chunky little legs pressed together. He's so cute I can't even handle it:)

....After a bath!

Sometimes James likes to buy the boys a random toy. We ran out to pick up pizza the other night and next door some things caught his eye, I guess. We came home with a drum for Charlie...

And a new set of golf clubs for Jackson. Jackson's been golfing with James twice since he got these....but from what I gather, Jackson would rather drive the golf cart than do anything else...they are kinda fun to drive....(excuse the underwear shot...actually excuse the hand to the underwear shot...boys)

Here's a typical sight in the Gilmore household. Jackson doesn't finish his dinner and Charlie pawing for his plate. Let me make something clear here. Charlie has already polished his plate clean, yet feels he needs his brother's meal too.

butt-naked and headin for the bathtub!!!!

James allowed a three year old to cut his hair. That's brave. That's very brave. Look at that concentration he's got going on...tongue's sticking out and everything...just like his daddy.

Ok, so that's what the Gilmore's have been up to. Life is good. We are truly blessed!