The Farmery's

Better late than never...bad, bad, bad!!

2010-09-05T21:45:00.004-05:00

It has been way too long but it has been a busy few months. Summer flew by. We had a great vacation and spent the rest of the summer hanging out with friends, swimming, playing outside and roasting in the sun! Jack is at such an awesome age - talking up a storm, pulling your hand, clothes - whatever he can get his hands on to get you to come play with him or go outside! Still a picky eater but we are still trying and plugging away between getting more teeth and random bursts of not wanting to sleep, etc. Fun times :) I've been back in school for 20 days...who's counting? Ha! I have a unique group of students - all very sweet which is so nice! Jack is still at Mrs. Lydias. He will be there until our winter break and then at the first of the year go to a preschool/daycare at Lone Oak First Baptist. We are super excited he got into this program as I've heard great things about it and he'll get to be with some of his buddies and play outside!!! Whoot! Whoot!
I'm just about 21 weeks. Feeling good and excited to meet Jack's brother or sister! Finally getting a belly and just about to get out the maternity goodies. I love stretch pants!
Sorry it's been so long but here is a recap of our summer with visits from Nanna Farmery - we were so lucky to have her again for 2 wks when I started back to school. A visit to Louisville to see the Tobars and some other random pics. Unfortunately, I didn't get a single pic of Nanna Peg or Papa H after their week visit here this past week. Papa was busy making repairs to our house and building us a mudroom bench & coat cubby - it turned out awesome! Thank you!
Until next time...Go VOLS & STEELERS!

Jack's first trip to the beach!

2010-06-14T13:07:00.002-05:00

Sweet!!!
And one of my favorite parts of the trip was playing in the showers that were suppose to rinse off my feet.

Love it!!!!

I loved the beach. At first I didn't like it covering my feet but then I just dug in and the shovel and I became best buds! My monster truck also performed well in the sand dunes that dad and I made. Great times!

Sleepy

So the first couple of days on the ship slide, I couldn't stop playing, falling, eating the water - you name it but the last couple days I was afraid of it? Needless to say, I moved on to better things, like jumping off the side of the pool and floating in my turtle down the lazy river. Lots of water time!

Are you kidding me?
It's not time to get up yet is it?
(really this in how my hair looked every day because my mom covered it in sunscreen...crazy lady)

Auh, vacation!
(as soon as we walked down to our chairs, Jack climbed right up and sat down like he knew just what to do)

The waves were awesome! I wasnt afraid at all. In fact if dad would've taken me in further, I might have tried to swim!

I think my mom liked the beach the most out of all of us - she could've stayed down there all day!

Jack meets his new cousins!

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I had a great time at Papa's house. There were plenty of "cars" to ride - from the Cushman & backhoe to the jeep, I was plenty busy outside! We went for several rides on Papa's trails - they were rather bumpy! Oh, and the chickens, they were rather entertaining too.

One of the many pics grandma made me be in. I about had it in this photo as you can see but I think the rest of the Jarrett/Kimber clan turned out pretty good. Everyone was there except for my dad...maybe next year:)

My first boat ride with Cruz, my mom and Aunt Kelly. It was so relaxing it put me to sleep!

All 6 grand babies with 2 more on the way - June & January!!

Remember this photo from last summer. I think mom posted it last June. My have we grown into such handsome boys!

Captain Jack

What a great Mother's Day with my boys!

2010-05-10T21:02:00.001-05:00

Great Easter weekend!

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My little paperboy

Lovin' my fingers, not the photo shoot. Mass was way too crowded for me...over stim. I couldn't wait to get home, change into play clothes and take a nap.

Beautiful day to mow the yard

Aubree let me ride shot-gun in her Barbie Jeep. I think I'm ready for a big boy jeep!

I think I found the least amount of eggs among all the hunters. I only seeked 7 but I did manage to rip off the mailman's egg:) I probably shouldn't have done that since she just brought me a box full of shoes from Aunt Julie in WV. Thank you!!

We had quite the turn out. Mr. Scott arranged the hunt. 10 kids hunted for eggs in both yards. We had some scramblers, runners & swoopers. I plan to be much more competative about it next year...I may be a scuffler. Buddy even hunted an egg down and ate the peanut butter cup inside. I think he may be on my team next year:(

My new favorite ride. I've already out-grown my four wheeler (not really). I love riding on this loud machine with my dad all around the yard. It is awesome!

So I figured out how to open this drawer and use it as a seat for my make shift car table (train table). I'm not too into trains yet. Just cars and more cars. I'm starting to say tractor. I really like tractors because they are my favorite color - yellow. If you haven't noticed, my favorite things are yellow - Beyonce (the vacuum), the push mower, my Steelers machbox car, and my dumptruck - oh and a new car in our neighborhood!

Game ON!!!

2010-03-21T12:40:00.005-05:00

Cruz, Aunt Kelly & Uncle Christian came to visit me. We had awesome weather to play outside. We went for walks, rode the 4 wheeler, climbed logs, rolled in leaves, got knocked over by the 50 dogs running around, tried to go in the creek, played at the park and roasted hot dogs on the camp fire...oh and we slept a little:( Cruz and played cars and had yelling matches to see who could screech the loudest! We played hard.
On a side note, Jack got his cast removed Thursday right before the Tobars got here. Doc said he is good to go. At first he walked around like he still had it on with his arm and shoulder kinda up in the air, but now he's back to normal...carrying cars in both hands trying to do 20 things all at once. Jack just had a birthday on St. Patty's Day, he turned 15 months old! This little old man has finally gotten in 2 more teeth - one on the bottom and one more on the top. We are at a whopping near 6 teeth with 2 more about to break through. Hopefully this means our Sherwin eater will enjoy some other textured foods soon:) We have quite the picky eater on our hands. He's not a fan of much beyond his avacados, applesauce, yogurt, cheese and fruit:( So green veggies, rice, noodles and meat are out of the question...auh! We'll keep trying.

My ball throwing skills as you can see are quite distinct. First, the shoulder wind-up,then the shoulder set , launch and drop...yes, behind his back. This has slowly progressed to a drop in front of him rather than behind. We are hoping with more practice, the ball might go more than a few inches in front of him. Our little pitcher is going to need some practice this summer:)

We are ready for Spring!!

2010-03-07T21:07:00.003-06:00

We had such a beautiful weekend with lots of playing outside which = one happy, tired little boy! Jack's doing great with his new cast. Last week we went to see Dr Phil, an orthopedic, who re X-rayed and casted him. Doc said he is healing well and will only have to wear his cast for 2 more weeks (3 total). No surgery which was great news. Jack did much better at this 2 hr appt. He made lots of friends and flirted with all the nurses. He kept flashing his cheesy grin - he fake smiles so big he cant see out his eyes, all the while tilting his head back. It's priceless!

I'm getting so big!

My buddy Brock came over last night for a bonfire. I had a difficult time sharing my toys. We both seemed to keep wanting the same toy. I just kept crying so someone would see that my toys were being taken from me. I was pathetic. My mom kept saying that this is just the beginning to learning how to share. I don't think I'm going to like this at all! In the end though, we had a great time playing on the screened in porch. Mom cleaned it all out and took the old furniture to the GoodWill. We had the whole porch to ourselves aside from my tents, tunnels and hoop that my mom quickly got out of the living room. I think she may be moving me outside...

Great weekend! At our 2nd bonfire of the new year - this time at Aunt Di & Uncle Joe's. Gosh I look even smaller in this pic. Just when I thought I was getting bigger:)
So this picture doesnt show the depth - I was wanting to keep going down to the water. My dad said it's only a 10 ft drop off to the creek - that doesnt sound so far. Buddy and Nelly do it all the time!
This is going to be such a great summer! Only concern I have is that I think I overheard my mom say something about using one of Buddy's leashes for me? I wonder why?

I'm pretty creative with one arm!

2010-02-27T16:44:00.003-06:00

Meet Beyonce...Jack's girlfriend

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Tough Guy!

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Auh, could anyone help a brother out? I'm done eating!

It's kind of a bummer that I can only play cars with only one car but I'm still pretty darn good at it!

Lovin' on my penguin.

I was not feeling well last weekend. I got to sleep in my mom's arms for a couple of my naps. I think she liked it just as much as I did. (I miss those days)

Another snow day...

2010-02-09T20:45:00.003-06:00

My new favorite ride! If I'm not riding it, I'm rockin' it like you wouldn't believe!
Thanks Papa H!

Tweedledee & Tweedledum

The dogs love the snow. Nelly turns into a complete maniac running around like a chicken with her head cut off...and usually it ends in her limping back inside with some type of injury. Luckily there were no horse stakes involved today:)

Meet my girlfriend...

2010-01-31T19:57:00.002-06:00

Miss Dyson. I stalk the closet she lives in. I pound on her door until she comes out to play. I love singing with her...at the top of my lungs. She makes me so happy!
My mom just wishes that I could put her to work:(

Hey baby - like my hawk?

Realized that I had not posted this picture. I love it!

The crew - they all loved the snow! Too bad they kept knocking me down:(

And this time, I fell all by myself - face first. Not so fun.

Showin' off my new train table - it is awesome, it came with lots of trains, buildings and tracks! My mom got it from a friend at work. What a great find!

Monroe - I think he's here to stay.

Anyone want a sweet dog?

1 year check-up...

2010-01-09T09:29:00.002-06:00

was a bit brutal. 5 shots and a finger prick - OUCH!! Poor guy did a good job considering but for sure the longest and hardest he's cried at an appt. I think it was harder for his mom and dad. Thank goodness Gregg went with us to the appointment. He weighted in below average at 20lb 9oz which Doc said was fine. His height was 30 inches - above normal, I'm hoping he gets some random family gene for height since Gregg & I are the most average you can be. And his melon, measured in at 18 1/2 above average...imagine that, a Farmery in our house with a"big" head. He is already full of himself just like his dad - he's got a great trainer! The finger prick was to check his iron levels which were also good at 12.3. Overall a big thumbs-up from Doc Mudd!
New discoveries - his index finger. He loves to point at things, lets hope it doesn't get him in too much trouble one of these days. He's been saying "momma", "dah" (dad) and "dohg" (dog) and more recently we've added "bubye" when he waves - it's hilarious because he'll say it when your coming or going!
Jack loves to bring things to you - his cars and his 2 favorite books. He will have your read them over and over. We'll set them down and he'll bring them right back! And finally, Jack's figured out how to use the wall to stand up and walk down the stairs. I am amazed at how quickly he figures things out! What an amazing process:)

Christmas in PA!

2010-01-09T09:05:00.002-06:00

Well, this is at home. As soon as we unloaded from our 12 hour hike back from PA, which by the way I did fantastic - mom and dad only stopped twice for me to get out and play - I got to run around at a mall for a couple hours:) Anyhow, back to what I was saying, as soon as we got home I got my new 4 wheeler out and took it for a spin! It's gonna be really fun when I can actually steer it and ride around the yard - hopefully in the spring! I talked to two of my buddies and they also got the same ride for Christmas. We've planned to have a race-off in the summer. Great gift- thank you again Grandpa Farmery!

The first of the white stuff that I got to play in! It sure was chilly but well worth my first sled ride - Thanks Arnie for letting me borrow your sled. Next time, Ill look forward to you pulling me around:)

I love my cars and trucks.

Grandma and mom had me so bundled up that I could hardly move.

Hence my laying down. Dad went so fast that I fell back and then couldn't get up to see where we were going:(
P.S. Check out the redneck gloves. Mom couldn't find my mittens so she put my socks on my hands!

VROOOM!!!!

I love my musical books - they have really improved my dancing skills. I am rather advanced now. I not only bounce at my knees, I wave my arms and shake my head ALL at once! I think I got my dancing skills from Uncle Brett and Grandpa Henry - I AM that good:)

Grandma and Great Grandma Cressley were suckers for my book. This is one of two of my favorite books that I could hear fifty times in a row. It's great - it's short!
I think I got them to read it to me at least 6 times that night.

Great Grandpa Farmery isn't much for pictures but mom sneaked one in. He came into visit after he plowed the drive way. Hey, I wonder if he's a Vols fan too?

Christmas 2009 in OH

2009-12-28T08:35:00.005-06:00

Window peekin at Nana Peg's houseThank you Papa Henry for making me my very own rocking horse!

Huh?

Cruz & I playing cars on Papa's chair

Weeehhh! Cruz did a good job carrying this load.

Cruz would carry 5 cars at once in his arms, chin and pockets. I think he needs a purse:)

Cruz & Uncle Christian

Aunt Kel got me my own wagon/dump truck that I can haul stuff around the yard with this summer. Mom can't wait for me to help her in the garden!

Merry Christmas!

Papa John with Cruz and I. We had a great time playing together at Papa's house.

My brother and sister on their new bed that Santa brought them. I'm not so sure there is room for me?

Happy Birthday to me! I loved my cake so much that my dad had to take it away so I wouldnt eat it all.

It has been a great 1st year!

2009-12-19T10:51:00.002-06:00

We can't get over how quickly Jack's first year has passed by. He has grown and changed so much and continues to learn and try new things every day. A little risky at times but so much fun to watch as he explores. He is walking pretty good. Still crawling when he wants to get somewhere quickly though. Jack's mimicking different phrases and words. He especially loves to shake his head at you when you say, "Eh ah" or when you say, "Auh oh" - he'll say the "auh" part - still working on the "oh"! He had his first successful wave at a stranger in McD's at a truck stop of all places:) Jack has 4 partial teeth - none of which are totally in but none the less he finally has teeth and hair...no more Benjamin Button. Eating has not been so fun lately. He's been more picky and defiant about getting into his seat- which makes for a long drawn out eating time of him rocking in his chair so hard that he shakes his cars and sippy cup on to the floor:( Good times when we are out of our high chair and playing. He's gotten most of his bday and Christmas gifts early because mom couldn't wait for him play with his new toys. He loves his ball popper and tricycle! That is all for now. My postings will most likely be once a month from here on out as it takes quite a bit of time that I don't seem to have anymore! Happy Holidays to each of you!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Jack!

2009-12-19T10:36:00.003-06:00

Buddy and Nelly are great footstools. They are the perfect height to get up to the couch:)

Are you kidding me? I was happier playing with my cousins!

Gramps with Cruz and I!

Great Grandma Lucy had the best "scooter" that I loved playing with. I wish she would've let me take it home!

Rebecca and mom at her baby shower at the lake.

Lucy and Rebecca the shower. We were so happy she was able to make the trip.

Our attempt at a family pic in front of the tree. Not so much...

Gma & Gpa Farmery came to visit me Thanksgiving weekend. It was so good to see them again!

Post turkey walk

2009-11-27T20:56:00.004-06:00

...and I've got my clothespin in my mouth, again. It's a clothespin, mom's mascara or a marker that's my wing-man. They go on walks, in the bath, to breakfast, in the car...you name it, one of them is in my hand at all times. They are a perfect fit for my grip:)

It was a bit chilly this morning but mom bundled me up and stuffed me in the wagon for a nice morning walk with dad and all 5 dogs. Buddy and Nelly invited Moe, Sasha and our pseudo adopted dog, "Monroe". We named him after Marylin because of his mole on his snout :) Good dog, but also a fan of Buddy's humping club. Poor Buddy.

Happy 1st Thanksgiving Jack!

2009-11-27T20:22:00.004-06:00

2nd annual house lighting & bourbon tasting!!

I'm loving this bling, bling!

Ooohhhh...

I'll get my own boost, thank you!

More tasting...

and more tasting. Good times and good company!

Drivin' Mr. Jack

2009-11-20T20:53:00.002-06:00

30 years and 11 months old...hip, hip horray!

2009-11-20T20:30:00.003-06:00

It has been a big month at our house. My dad turned 30 and I am 11 months old already!
Time is flying too fast:(

Dad gave me a bath while mom was in Atlanta...we had a good night together. I got to eat sweets for dinner and had an extra long bath with lots of streaking time!

I was so happy with my mom's sweaty du-rag on. She let me borrow it after our run:)

Pre- party in the garage for Gregg's 30th. The dogs, the carts and the boys = good times:)

Gregg's party was more of a toddler get together but none-the-less a good time for all!

The Birthday boy finishing up his Gobb Cake that Aunt Diane made. It was awesome - Thank you Diane!!!

Chillin in my mom's old rocking chair

Naked with my bottle in my dad's chair - it doesn't get any better than this!
Love it:)

These legs are made for walkin...

2009-11-06T20:24:00.002-06:00

BOO whooooo!

2009-11-01T20:52:00.002-06:00

This facial expression tells you just how I felt through all of the parade until I got to ride on my dad's shoulders. Little over-stimmed - way too many animals running around!

TRICK OR TREAT, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, if you don't I don't care, I'll......!

So mom decked out my ride as a banana tree and I "side-rided" most of the parade...sleepy or too cool?

What is all this craziness about? (I'm having a dad (Gregg) moment...do I have to be here?)

Finally, where I want to be!!!

I knew just what to do when I saw a package addressed to me, I hopped right in and went for the cars. Thanks Gma!

Just a few of the buddies I got to parade with in Mrs. Jessica's neighborhood. Can't wait until I get to drive myself like the other monkey!

We had "Books Alive" at school on Friday. I dressed up as Hello Kitty. See my sign? This is Daidriana, a student I had last year - she a favorite:) She comes down to see me everyday to give me a hug and a note!

What a WILD but a good day! Here is my wild crew in their tamed pic. You gotta see the others. I'll post them on my classroom blog this week. (Each student was to dress up as their favorite book character and bring the book for our school parade - great costumes:)

Oktoberfestivus!

2009-10-25T16:25:00.002-05:00

It got a little chilly as the night went on at our Festivus celebration but what a great weekend we all had!! Have I said what great neighbors we have - they're the best!

I love driving anything - the car, golf cart, 4 wheeler...

We loved the pumpkin farm so much we took dad back with us to get pumpkins!

Who dat?

The sun got in the way of a lot of our pictures:(

I'll take this one!

Yup, TEETHING!

I love knocking this gate over and then climbing all over it

Another new thing I love to do is climb...EVERYTHING!

Fall Break - so nice to be home with the little guy!

2009-10-14T12:43:00.004-05:00

My new friends are in that bottle...teething tablets:) Poor guy has had a rough week or so. Teething and a cold.

Dad got mommy these really pretty flowers for their anniversary!
Caitlin came to watch me so they could go out to eat. My dinner wasn't as good as what they had at Cynthia's. (We had a really nice anniversary:)
P.S. I got 9 inches cut off my hair - I love it!

My buddy Brock and I went for a wagon ride at Blue Sky Winery.

"Oh, just stop taking my picture already!"

Good times.
Even though we aren't of age, we had a lot of fun ridin and then dancin with the band!

Gotta love the morning sun shinning on your face after a good wagon ride.

Giddy up wagon!

2009-10-10T12:25:00.002-05:00

Great cool fall morning
I finally got to wear a fun hat on my wagon ride:)
I wish my mom would let me ride like this all the time.
Go PUNXSY

I got to go with my mom to a pumpkin patch. She bought these huge flower bushes that kept poking me... so I tried to pick them off . She didnt seem to like it much. The best part of our trip was sitting in the hay will all the pumpkins and beating on them!

Go Bucks! Thanks Cruz for letting me borrow your OSU gear.

Say, "Cheese!"
I love my walking buddy.

Some nice lady offered to take our picture but as you can see I was pretty busy watching her kids for her...:(

Gettin' fresh air and lovin' it!

2009-09-27T20:51:00.004-05:00

"So dad don't you wish you could only wear a t-shirt around the house too?"

I had my first pancakes this morning on the porch. I loved the banana & wild berries in them. I even fed myself...and the dogs! It was a beautiful morning - I wish I could eat every meal on the porch! We topped off our super morning with a walk. Buddy, Nelly and Missy made the loop with us - it was great! So happy Fall is here!

Bathroom Band busted...
Yah, this is my new thing. I love to bang on the toilet seat - it makes such a cool noise. More recently I've added a new instrument to my band. It's this silver thing that I can open with my foot by pushing on this pedal. Sometimes I get too much going on at once and I close my hand in the lid and can't get it out...ouch! I think I've picked the most sanitary corner in the house. It is great!!

Gotcha!!

2009-09-26T09:01:00.001-05:00

Just can't get enough of this little guy! Thursday Mrs. Lydia had an appointment so I stayed home with Jack and took him to his 9 month checkup. No shots this time so it was much easier on mom:) Other than having a mild fever (doc said he had a little ear infection), he's doing great. Jack weighted in at 17.5 lbs - below for his age but he is also above "average" for his height (28 inches) so the combo = a lengthy, happy little guy that eats like a horse! I can't keep up with making his food.

We had a great day playing and shopping. He just soaks up all those compliments he gets from the little old ladies at the store! Days like these make it even more temping to stay home with him all the time. Some day soon... He's such a good, happy baby!!!
I'm just a little bit in love with this guy:)

Our little man is already 9 months old!

2009-09-20T18:34:00.005-05:00

Dad and I had a photo-shoot. I thought this one was pretty good. I look grown-up!

Check out my brows...

Owen, his mom - Jessica and mom and I at the Aldridge's house. They had us over for pizza and to watch the game. Mom and I even dressed up to support the Buckeyes and still no love:(

I loved crawling through Ross & Owen's tunnel. I screamed the whole way through. That is my new thing. I love to scream as loud as I can especially in quiet places like church. It's great to hear my own voice echo:)

Owen let me check out his swing. It fit me perfect!

Hilarious!

2009-09-08T20:47:00.002-05:00

After dinner entertainment

Tis' the season...GO VOLS!

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Jacks got his TN gear on for our hike at Land Between the Lakes - such a happy kid!

Dinner with Nanna, Papa and the Jordans.
First dinner on our porch this season...better late than never!

Good dinner, good company - we have the best neighbors!

Jacks new teething toy. He loves his sourdough baguette from Kirchoff's Bakery. The trick is to keep it in his hand or on his tray without Buddy or Nelly snatching it! This was Jack's entertainment while we all ate.

Loved Papa H's glasses. I couldn't get enough of them and it looks as love I like picking his nose too:) mmm...

Jack's laughing dog & Buddy

2009-09-05T20:35:00.003-05:00

Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!!

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Yah, that's me...my grandma Peg hooked me up with some "biker-wagon" shades!

And my very first real bat from the Louisville Slugger factory - autographed by yours truly!

Do I smile or cry? That mouth could take my head off at any moment!!!

Hey baby, wanna ride?

...or would you like a ride in this instead? Pretty cool:)
Thanks for letting me test it out Caroline & Rodney!

A few more "firsts"

2009-08-24T21:10:00.003-05:00

My first ride on my dad's shoulders. I felt so big - it was great because I was finally bigger than Buddy & Nelly!

My 1st trip to the waterfront downtown Paducah...well at least the first time I could actually see the water. It was a beautiful night - kinda chilly for once. My rents had me wrapped up in a blanket!

And the first of many late nights at a bonfire! It finally got cool enough that mom could dress me in my PJ's, wrap my buggie up in blankets and hit 'festivist park' aka Joe & Diane's yard for my first fire along with Bryce's too! Everyone got hotdogs and s'mores - I'm still waiting for mine especially since I stayed up for that part. It was fun until I couldn't stay up any longer and passed out in my crib on rollers:)

So darn cozy!

Dad took a picture of mom and I with the Irvin Cobb Hotel in the background (to the left). I heard that was where it all went down one Saturday night in October a couple years ago - thank goodness because otherwise I wouldn't have been here for the picture:)

8 months already!!

2009-08-19T20:50:00.002-05:00

...and the little man started crawling last week! It is amazing how quickly they learn and pick up things once they try it and actually get it...without falling! We have had a few wipeouts, like this morning when Jack was crawling in our room. He crawled to the ottoman, got on his knees and pulled himself up for a brief second and boom went down just missing Buddy's tail. Which brings me to our next topic of cheap entertainment. Jack just loves watching and chasing the dogs in his walker. The dogs have figured out ways to hide (Nelly now sleeps in our closet) or bark their way around Jack. Buddy will bark when he's been cornered. The bark leads to a cry and quick reverse. The little guy has some incredible maneuverability skills!
With Jack being so active, he hasn't seemed to have gained too much weight but has definitely gotten taller. He eats like a champ. He will eat just about anything you put in front of him especially my mango, banana & peach mix with oatmeal! I think he eats better than Gregg and I. We are working on getting more greens into that little mouth but needless to say broccoli needs some camouflaging with sweet potatoes and carrots!
As far as Gregg and I, we are good. I started back to school almost 3 weeks ago. We had our 10th day of school today. I'm pretty pooped but have been still trying to get my runs and yoga in for some sanity. Overall, I think I have a pretty good group of kiddos. You will have to check out my classroom blog to see what we have been up to (it is mrsfarmery'sclass@blogspot). Gregg is in limbo as far as jobs. He finished at Wacker last Friday and has a few prospects in the works. For now he is enjoying his time off - golfing and doing some lovely yard work:) Oh and cooking dinner the past 2 nights - it is so nice to have dinner ready when you get home! He's quite the cook.
Ok, I think I have rambled enough. Hopefully I can get a video of Jack crawling and post it soon. Thanks again to all of you that follow our blog - it makes it worth doing...besides the fact that I enjoy reminishing too! Until next time.

One of the best investments so far...

2009-08-19T20:21:00.002-05:00

Wanna ride?

I love my wagon and carrying Nelly's Chuck it while I ride! I get so comfortable sometimes I lean to the side and rest my arm on the outside. I'm so cool:) Only bummer is that I am down to one ride a day since Grandma left. I miss her.

Grandma and I on our photo shoot with my wagon!

So stinkin cute!

2009-08-08T18:38:00.001-05:00

Gettin' spoiled

2009-08-08T18:18:00.003-05:00

Grandma Farmery has been here the past week taking me everywhere, whenever I want to go and I LOVE IT! We go for wagon rides in my new Flyer all the time - it's great because I can see everything and I kinda get to ride like a big kid:)

Yep, I have figured out how to see my frog friend. I got caught one night and now my bed has been lowered. Now it is like I'm in jail with all these bars blocking my view.

I wish my frog buddy could hop up into my bed then I wouldn't have to have my bed lowered. If my parents would just put me to bed with a helmet, I'd be fine to hang out right here!!

"What are you going to have?"
"I think I'll have some smashed potatoes and milk on the rocks." "You?"
"My menu is rather limited but I think I may try to sneak in some mashed cupcakes and milk with no ice!"

Our 1st "photostory"

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...I think I'm addicted!!

Aunt Kelly & Cuz Cruz's visit to Paducah

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We had such a good time. I loved having someone my size to play with. Cruz was hard to keep up with but I did pretty good when I was in my walker. Cruz quickly learned to lean away and put his hand out when he saw me coming!
This is a photo of us at the park. It was hot, especially after our mom's took us on way too long of a walk in steamy, hot weather - they are crazy sometimes!!

I even shared my toys pretty good. Cruz liked to take my toys and walk around the house with them, drop them off in odd places - like the kitchen, my mom's closet, my closet and the bathroom? I couldn't quite figure it out. Either way, he showed me some new things to do and some new octanes that I can work on reaching with my voice...whoa!!!

Aunt Kelly & Cuz Cruz at the park. Cruz did a really good job climbing the steps, walking over the bridges and sliding down the slide! I just watched and "walked" around with my mom and people watched, people watching me:)

We had a pool party in my little pool. Cruz was more infatuated with Nelly's chuck-it than the pool. Nelly made a new friend while Cruz was here - between his leftovers and ball throwing skill, Nelly will be sad to see him leave.

OHIO love...

2009-07-07T21:08:00.005-05:00

What a poser!

So are you going to let me go in or not?

Go Falcons!!!

Wow, she's pretty strong to be holding us big boys!

Grandpa John with his girls and grandsons

All the daddies...yee ha!

The Kimber girls

Great grandma Lucy got a surprise visit from me at breakfast/lunch:)

Roller Derby on Grandma & Grandpa Farmery's drive way!

2009-07-05T21:10:00.003-05:00

Watch out....here I come and I can't stop!!!
My mom & dad didn't put any shoes on me so I scuffed up my toes. The good thing about it was that I got a couple new pairs of shoes out of it. I think they felt pretty bad:(

Grandpa John's funny farm

2009-07-01T20:53:00.004-05:00

Yup, that's me drivin the big Deere!

Checking out the rooster all by myself

I think I was leaving a present on Grandpa's lap:)

This was great - I got to feed and watch the chickens eat their dinner!

Practicing my swing with my new bat from Grandma Cressley

Just me and my mom at the park

...and more love in Punxsy

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Landon gave me some "buddy" love - can't you tell I just love it!

I got my picture taken with one of the zillion ground hogs in Punxsy:)

I love my daddy

Mr. Arnie - one of the coolest guys I got to meet...can't wait to check out his big-boy camp!

I made lots of new friends on my first visit to PA!

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Four generations of Farmery's!

Great Grandpa Aaron hanging out with Jack

I loved Great Aunt Patricia's necklace...it was so shiny!

Jack's 1st visit to PA!!

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All four generations at Great Grandma Cressley's house!

Aren't we a cute couple

I finally got to meet Great Uncle Gene. I hear all about him when my mom gives me a pseudo bath:) He was pretty cool!

I helped Aunt Carey with her work. I'm becoming quite the computer geek. Oh, and Cuz -Moses...we really got a long well too - he's just about my size!

Warmin up my dad's chair.

My buddy Brice is quickly catching up with me

My cheap entertainment - watching my brother and sister wrestle. It's great!

Happy Father's Day Dad... I think we'll log in a lot of time in your chair:)

Jack is 6 months old!!

2009-06-18T16:29:00.004-05:00

Jack had his 6 month check up today. He weighed in at 15 lbs and measured the same length...yah, someone mis-measured last time:( Darn it, we thought he may get that surprise height gene! His head, of course grew also - 17 1/8 inches. We have got to stop telling him how cute he is...poor guy doesn't have a chance. He has already out grown 3 of his hats! Doc said he is lookin good. Jack was pretty busy talking and smiling at the nurse and doctor - so much that he did not realize what came next...shots. He definitely cried more today - all the way down the hall until we got into another room where I could nurse him. Then he passed out while I shopped for some little people food for him. I just finished cooking up his first batch of sweet potatoes and carrots. Who would have thought that 2 big sweet potatoes would make so much baby food - it filled the blender. Lots to freeze and store! We'll mix the potatoes with his cereal for the next 4 days then we'll try the carrots out. He loves to eat off a spoon. The only problem is is that you can spoon fast enough - he's huffin to let you know he wants more and more fast. Too bad his weight doesn't show how much he eats and how much he likes to eat. He is a little below average but I have a feeling that as soon as we start food he'll start to get some meat on his bones:)

At home, Jack is loving his bouncy seat, jumper and little walking chair (for lack of a better name). He is sitting up...well for a little while until he crashes when he's reaching for something that he usually ends up pushing farther away - poor guy! He has done the "army" crawl in his crib a few times but I can't seem to get him to do it on the floor? there is something about getting to one of those corners in his crib to sleep. Suppose it's cozier! I should rap it up - he is just so much fun at this stage - I could keep writing, writing and writing... We'll check in again soon!

P.S We celebrated Jack's half birthday yesterday with ice cream and french fries. Too bad the birthday boy passed out in the middle of the celebration:(

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Helping dad..."I think the reactor needs some treats so the next batch passes spec, or maybe its the pressure switch, or that pump again, or that new computer program, or ... I may have to call Hawk... "

Sleepy eyes. Pretty eyes - thanks dad!

Look at those legs. Workin on those Farmery calfs!

Gotta love this look and the left overs:)

Great weekend!

2009-06-14T21:28:00.002-05:00

Thanks Aunt Becky for my cool shirt - it is perfect!!!
I don't have any other pictures to post but tought this was worthy of a solo posting - so darn cute. We took this picture a couple weeks back and just realized that I had not posted it. Gregg and I think that he has grown another inch or two since then...he is eating and sleeping like a champ. I think it is another one of those growth spurts that they write about. Fortunately Jack is embracing it rather gracefully which is so nice for his mom & dad:) He is laughing and smiling all the time. We call him a "nosy-bear" because he doesnt miss a beat, always watching us and especially Buddy & Nelly. He really likes the dogs. Now that he is reaching for things, he tries to "pet" them which turns into a handful of hair;( gotta work on the petting skills! Jack has his 6 month doc appointment on Thurs so we'll get the official weigh in then but for now our scale has the big boy weighing in at about 16 pounds. It is hard to see the weight gain because he's also growing so much in length - no clue where that has come from but we hope he keeps it and doesn't go the route Gregg went which was from the center on the team to the point guard:)
I will post more after Jack's appt. on Thurs - we've got some good pics from this weekend which was really nice. Perfect weather for another Sunday night of golf and swim at the pool - Jack is quite the trooper! Post soon...

Jack's big day!

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...so are they going to let me swim in this pool? looks to be just about my size!

Cute couple:)

Thanks Aunt Carey & Uncle Brett for coming and for being my godparents. I can't wait to see you both again in a couple weeks. I think we will have a lot of fun as I get bigger - maybe Aunt Carey can teach me how to play golf especially after beating my dad on Sunday!!

They didn't let me swim after all. Father Pat just washed my hair again...Grandma gave me a bath the night before? I did good though. I didn't cry - in fact I was smiling at everyone else smiling at me:) The water actually felt pretty good - I got kinda warm in my pretty outfit... Father and I kinda matched!

Grandma let me dip my toes into the water after I got my hair washed. I wish I had this kind of tub at home. I would have so much more space for all my toys.

I love this stage!!

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Jack's first of many dips in the pool. He's anxiously awaiting the outdoor pool to open so that his goose bumps will go away. Poor guy's bottom lip started to tremble. I couldn't figure out if he was cursing us under his breath, scared or cold? I think he was talking under his breath:) He passed out in his carseat on the way to the pool so we swam laps until he woke up...suppose that wasn't the wake up call that he was looking for.

2009-06-02T21:28:00.005-05:00

It was a beautiful night with no one on the course:)

My first golf outing was great... can't wait until I can be the driver:)

Twins!!!

So my mom tried to sneak a little bit of banana into my cereal...gross!!!

The rain can't keep the Jordan's & Farmery's from celebrating. Our Memorial Day festivities and all of Jack's entertainment moved out to the garage. Still not sure why we didn't just go to the back porch?

2009-06-02T20:55:00.003-05:00

I love to sleep on my belly with my butt up in the air...think that is how I slept in my mom's tummy.

I could be on a Noxzema commercial

So happy!

I'm 5 months old today!

2009-05-17T20:26:00.002-05:00

My first grade friends gave me this gigantic, beautiful hanging basket for Teacher Appreciation Week

Stone and Mrs Amy came to visit us today. Stone wears his brother's baseball helmet everywhere....it's hilarious!

Just love being naked

What a ride!

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My new thing to do ...all the time.

Kickin & chowin...

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Jack just started eating some cereal for dinner. His only request is that he can sit in his orange chair so he can kick & bounce against the ottoman while he eats.

Happy Pants

2009-05-17T18:11:00.002-05:00

Growing like a weed!!

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Thanks Grandma Farmery for my jumper - I love it!

Just started grabbing my toes yesterday- it's great - I think I'm ready to go back to yoga with my mom!

So happy to stand with my dad:)

I love being outside. I helped my mom plant flowers today.

Just love it!!!

Another spring rainy day

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Love my airplane rides!

Nelly sharing some love. She doesn't miss any play dates!

Helping my dad figure out some program problems at work:(

Watch dog on duty.

I'm so good!!

2009-05-03T16:41:00.002-05:00

Jack just had his 4 1/2 month checkup and shots this past week. He did really well. Poor guy whaled but as soon as dad picked him up he started smiling. What a trooper! Jack weighed in at 13 lb 10 oz (right where he is suppose to be for his age? ) - we both thought he was going to weigh in a few pounds heavier. He measured in at 26 inches long (in the 90% - taller for his age) - some mornings he seems to have grown over night. He's getting so big and so much more animated!
Jack's finally over his first cold - now his mom and dad have it:) It is nice to have him back to himself and wanting to play more. He is really starting to take to his jumper now that he can touch. He's still a leg man - not wanting to use his arms when he's on his tummy:( It's hilarious to watch him kick with his legs and scoot on his tummy with his arms hanging at his sides. Some day...
We painted today...again. Yep, got rid of that Tennessee orange in the dining room:) Next week we are having new floors put in so Jack can ride his trucks and cars around in a few months...oh and so Buddy and Nelly can come in without getting their paws wiped:)
We are all doing well. Gregg has been busy with work and a shut-down for some program updates. School for me has been busy but good - it is finally the time of year when we can do more fun, hands-on lessons like making cookies for our measurement unit, an edible solar system, twizzler yoga and fruit faces - good stuff!
I'll try to post sooner next time:)

Jack's 4 months old!!!

2009-04-20T17:56:00.003-05:00

It's great, I've got a front row to the Farmery cooking show.

I love my new hat. I can finally see what's going on when my mom takes me outside!
Still loving my hands too...

Check out my quads - I love to stand and push off bellies and the floor.

I got to watch the big kids hunt for eggs at Joe & Diane's - I can't wait to team up with Brice next year and hunt for our own eggs! P.S. my dad found the least amount of eggs:(

Pseudo tummy time on the boppy...
Why are they so determined to get me on my tummy?

Nice & clean:)

Yeah, I can finally touch!!!

Yep, I picked the right team!
Thanks Mr. Chris & Mrs. Amanda for my NC gear - it came in handy:)

Rollin'

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Jack is holding his head up much better on his tummy and is
lasting longer before he rolls over or gets grumpy...

Mr. Chatterbox telling more stories...

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Jumpin' Jack

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Louisville with the Tobars!

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Our first stop in Louisville was Cherokee Park. The weather was perfect for a nice long walk - too long for the guys but Kel & I and the boys loved it:) We wore the guys out so much they offered to take the boys back to the room (to watch the game) so Kelly and I took advantage of the "kid-free" time and hit Bardstown Rd for a couple hours until Jack called...

We had a picnic lunch at the park - as you can see Jack was really enjoying himself.

Sunday we took a stroll downtown Louisville - another beautiful day!

Checked out this museum and got some neat pics

Impossible trying to get all four of us to look at the camera...at least with everyone's eyes open:(

Took a little break under a tree for Jack and Cruz's lunch

Jack's "Sassy Seat"

2009-03-31T20:24:00.002-05:00

This weekend Gregg got Jack another bouncy seat (the Sassy Seat - is what they call it!). Jack's other seat is still too big for him (his legs don't quite touch the ground) this one we were able to lower so he can kinda swing as he kicks his legs off the ground. It's great to see him be able to use his energy and strength to move himself...a bit clumsy and often one-armed, he seems to enjoy it! We are working on trying to get Jack to use his arms - the boy is all legs and just wants to chew on his hands - it's priceless.
Other than Jack's new seat, it has been a busy week for all with me going back to school. Who would have thought that making just 3 bottles a day could be so much extra work...all the pieces and parts of these Dr. Brown bottles is nuts, but good because they work - Jack seems to take these kinds of bottles the best at the sitters. He has gotten good reviews from Mrs Lydia the past 2 days - napping and eating well and of course showing off his spit-up skills:) Fortunately, I've had my moments at home and not in the morning before school so I 've been able to hold it together to teach my wild bunch of first graders - they have been pretty wound up the past couple days:) Gregg's been such a great help the past couple days with Jack - I couldn't have done it without him - there is a lot to do. When we get more into a routine, I hope that it will be easier. It will never get easier leaving Jack though. I think the most difficult part of this transition is that I feel like I'm missing out on what he's doing and now that he goes to bed much earlier (8 pm), my time with him in the evening is so limited and quick. It will get better... There is so much more I could write but Jack's asleep so I should be too. I will try my best to post pics as often as I can - I am sad that I won't be able to post like I could before so stay tuned until the summer. Jack and I will be posting like crazy again:)

Mr. Jack live...

2009-03-24T14:29:00.004-05:00

Kickin it up before bath time

Jack loved his air ride with Dad!

Watch out wabbits...here I come!

2009-03-24T14:13:00.001-05:00

"I got me a wabbit!"
Thanks Josh, Maria & Landon for my super fun outfit - I was the cutest baby in church:)

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Thank you to the lovely ladies who made my sweater, hat - that fell off, blanket and socks - that you can't see. They fit perfect and match my baby blues:)

Jack loves being in his "birthday suit" - he kicks and chats up a storm!

So there....

2009-03-19T21:24:00.001-05:00

Jack's "Big Boy" outfit

How you doin?

2009-03-17T13:55:00.000-05:00

Happy St. Patty's Day & 3 month B-day Jack!!

Gma Peg's visit to KY

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Stone lent me his seat so that I can work on my posture and controlling my bobble head:) I like my new seat for about 20 seconds... (we are working on extending that time:) ha!

When Grandma Peg was here we really had a good time. I read to her, sang with her, and shared all my bodily functions with her...my mom didn't change my diaper hardly at all. I think Grandma liked to do it? ( it was so nice to have that break of duty:) We were so busy that we hardly took any pictures:( But we made some really good memories. Grandma babysat me while my mom and dad went out for a nice dinner - she really spoiled me! (and my mom & dad) Thank you Grandma!!

Buddy decided to take a nap with me - he smells just as bad as me after I've "erped up" all over myself:( poor guy

2009-03-10T18:38:00.002-05:00

It was warm enough for me to bust out one of my many Tennessee outfits!

I found Jack this morning at the bottom of his "ramp" in his crib - just smiling away!

Our first ride on the front porch swing -it put Jack to sleep. Great summer-like night!

Did you say Sports Illustrated wanted to photo graph me?
...what a poser!

Tooty pants

2009-03-08T12:14:00.003-05:00

Riding my air-bike to get my toots out...
Can you hear me?

Swinging with my dog friend

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Want a wet one?

Missed the memo - I wasn't suppose to smile:)

Nosy-bear...
Jack's taking full advantage of his head control. He loves to get his neck out there and look all around when your holding him on your shoulder or when you lye him on his back on your lap. He wants to know everything that is going on!

Telling stories just like my dad

2009-03-03T13:32:00.003-06:00

Play time!!

2009-03-03T13:17:00.003-06:00

A little more Jack

2009-02-26T18:55:00.003-06:00

Are you yawning yet? MmmMmm..... just love him!

I made another new friend today.
Wish I knew where she got her hair?
I got ripped off

Simon says, " lie on you back with your knees out..."
Annie Kate played my game well:)

Hmmm....when's my next meal?

It's great, I go everywhere with my mom...

Cottage cheese face...

2009-02-21T17:44:00.005-06:00

Thanks Eric & Maya for my comfy outfit!

I'm getting so grown up - thanks Julie for my fun shoes!

Yeah - I did good at the doctors!!

2009-02-18T18:52:00.004-06:00

Jack had his 2 month appointment today and got great reviews from Dr. Mudd! He weighed in at 11 -5.6 lbs up from his 7 -13.4 lbs on 12/31/08. He's grown from 20 1/2 to 23 inches and his head has also grown leaps and bounds from 14 1/4 to 15 3/4 - this may be due to the fact that we keep telling him how cute he is....opps! We also talked to the doc about Jack's cronic spitting up - the doc said he is fine and will grow out of it. He said that Jack is doing so well as far as growing that we shouldn't worry about all that good milk of mine that he's sharing with the burp towels:( We just need to get him a bib that says "I puke on myself after each feeding" so that I don't have to worn everyone who holds him or better yet for all those who wonder why this little guy is always wearing a bib! Really though, Jack is doing really good. He is smiling all the time, especially at Gregg - he loves his voice and the faces he makes. Jack actually laughed out loud at Gregg last night when he was talking to him. Jack loves kisses too - he will blow you won back with a smirk! Jack has also discovered his hands. He loves to suck on them and make all kinds of noise - it's hilarious!

Jack's already 2 months old!

2009-02-17T11:19:00.001-06:00

All bundled up!

So proud of his team:)

Jack's visit to Ohio!

2009-02-08T17:41:00.005-06:00

Grandpa John
Grandma & Grandpa Farmery visited Jack in Columbus

Grandma Peg visiting with Jack in BG

Jack got to meet Great Aunt Barbie & Great Grandma Lucy in Maumee

Uncle Ben visited Jack after he got off work - he's a big, strong fire fighter:)

Cara & Mackenzie visited Jack at the old 824 N Main St pad...good times!!

Kid swap

Jack napping with his new friend Mackenzie

Hanging out with Cruz

2009-02-02T19:12:00.003-06:00

2009-02-01T20:01:00.003-06:00

Double duty for Uncle Christian!

Jack got to meet my friend Lux in Columbus -he couldn't stop smiling for her!

Pics from the ice storm last week

2009-02-01T19:22:00.003-06:00

The front yard got it pretty bad

and so did our back yard...

The ice storm came through last Monday night and we lost power Tuesday morning and have yet to get it back. We are hoping we'll have it by next weekend. Gregg took Jack and I north to my sisters in Columbus while he, his dad & uncle headed back to Paducah to work on the clean-up! They have a generator to help run some things but really I think its purpose was to power the Super Bowl - GO STEELERS!!! Thankfully though everyone is safe and soon to be getting warmer!

2009-01-25T10:49:00.002-06:00

Love those lips

2009-01-25T10:43:00.001-06:00

2009-01-25T10:41:00.002-06:00

Dad & the dryer help me get my toots out!

2009-01-25T10:39:00.000-06:00

Mama's Boys

2009-01-25T10:32:00.002-06:00

Jack's "Do Not Disturb" Sign

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I don't need your help dad :)

2009-01-19T21:45:00.000-06:00

Jack's first walk in his kangaroo carrier!

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Thanks Aunt Kelly - now I can walk with my mom!
You can't even see me...I'm tucked under my moms coat.

2009-01-13T20:01:00.003-06:00

A mini-me of Dad

Our lap dog - Nelly

Jack loves his swing...thanks Grandma Peg

Tough day!

2009-01-13T19:44:00.000-06:00

How cute am I? Cruz loves the camera!

2009-01-13T19:39:00.002-06:00

Eating and hanging out:)

Cruz loves to make pancakes in the jumper.

Grandma & Grandpa Farmery's visit

2009-01-02T18:51:00.012-06:00

Jack catching some rays through the window - I'm quite the poser :)

Jack continues to be a really good baby. Sleeping for 3 -4 hours at a time and eating well and often! After a good feeding Jack loves to toot in his pants and then smile as he pretends to sleep. His favorite position to sleep is curled up in a little ball like a frog on your chest! He's quite the snuggle bug. Jack really enjoyed his visit with Grandma & Grandpa Farmery. Check out our photos below:)

I love to chill on my play mat and stare at all the crazy things hanging -
the over-stim is great!

Napping on my tummy is great!

Grandma Linda held me her entire visit - I loved it!

Jack & some of his visitors!

2008-12-26T10:13:00.000-06:00

I love my hat Aunt Becky made me!