Well Well Well...

Ben was great and kept McCullough so that I could enjoy a girls night out for Elissa's birthday!! He was in charge of the whole nightly routine and much to my surprise, when I woke McCullough up to feed her the next morning...this is what she was wearing!!!

She was obviously quite happy about her pjs!!! By the look on her face, it's safe to say her shirt is true!!

The BEST surprise!!!

I received the most wonderful called from my sweet cousin Katie today, she had an unexpected trip to Austin fall in her lap and she was on her way to my house to meet McCullough. It was great to see her and her daughter Anne and for them to meet McCullough!! Anne was adorable and cant saying she wanted to play with McCullough. I am afraid she was a little disappoint that the squirt cant exactly play...but none the less Anne was in love and was so sad when they had to leave. It was such an unexpected joy and I loved every second!!!

Anne was helping McCullough reach the monkey!!

McCullough LOVED being with Anne -- look how excited she is :)))
The next generation of "McCullough's"

Look at me.. I am THREE (months that is)

Well I wanted to let you all know that McCullough is three months old today!! I can hardly believe it. I would love to find a t-shirt that says "I survived the first three months". While there were certainly some tough and long days, it truly has flown by. We are loving life and enjoying this little girl so much!!!

McCullough is growing so fast and now weighs 11lbs 14 ounces and is 23.5" long (she grew 1.5 inches and gained 1.5 lbs this month). She is smiling and cooing all the time, especially at her parents (which we are LOVING). She can hold her head up all by herself and is even sitting in the bumbo (though it is more of a workout than a joy). She is sleeping well and enjoying tummy time a little bit more.

Life is great ... and we will see you in a month!

Nana and Pops got a new computer and we are now able to ichat with them!!! It is so much more fun than the phone :) Too bad McC doesn't stay up for long...but some is better than none!
McCullough was sitting in the bumbo enjoying life!! Big girl!!

McCullough meets her roots :)

After being at the beach, I stayed in BR for a few days and got to see some wonderful family and friends. It was so nice to be back at the Rue, and though it was a little overwhelming and exhausting to have so many visitors, it was all worth it!!! I am so grateful for all the people who stopped by or the friends that drove in!! Here are a few pics of my days...

Mornings with sweet Vera and McCullough just playing (or sleeping) on the porch!! I love my niece so much!!! Look at that smile - how couldn't you!!

Momie read to McCullough all the time and even said "She loves to be read to" :)
One morning all my dear high school friends came over for a brunch!! Despite the pouring rain we had a wonderful time!!
Grayson is precious!!
Elizabeth brought sweet Audrey
Anna and Margaret were in town from Austin, and Amy and Pace made it over after a long night of call...she finishes residency in June and we are all thrilled!!
Brookie had Rives and James over -- Samuel was SO excited!!
Mary Gibson is just a doll...look at those curls and that sweet smile!!
ROOMIES!!!! Maggie drove straight from Tennesse!!! Seeing Anne is always wonderful!
Katy is holding McCullough's BFF Margaret (BR is trying to steal them, but Austin, TX is fighting to keep them)
Elizabeth -- she definitely looks like you!!!
THE SQUIRT...as we call her :)
Mr. Pace was checking out all the little ladies...he liked what he saw :)
One day we decided to let Samuel hold McCullough (the pics are out of order), but after a few seconds...she settled down -- he looks proud (but nervous).
UMM...can someone help me!!
"Baby don't cry, its ok...I will share my watermelon with you"

Blair and her beautiful little girl Kate came in town the same week so we got to see them lots!!! This was the first meeting of the best friends...it was short lived due to naps, but we had a great time!!
Mary Ann also drove in town with her son Allen, so we got Kate and Allen together for a photo!!
"Hey, you're pretty cute...."
"You're not so bad yourself"
The next night - Mary Ann and Bethany thought it would be fun to let the boys have some watermelon outside...though they just met, it is safe to say, they had a blast!!!

Even Uncle A got intothe fun of being shirtless!!!
Aunt B got some quality time with sweet McCullough... baby fever ;0)


Sweet Mary Ann and that precious little man of hers!!

When you ask Allen to make "Jimbo eyes", this is what he does... pretty perfect impression if you know Jimbo~

All the little ones!!!

I had a wonderful wonderful time in BR and look forward to many more trips so McCullough can learn about her roots!!!

My first Mother's Day

I had an absolute wonderful Mother's Day!!! Here are a few pictures of my new favorite day!!






One of our favorite family traditions has been Sunday Burgers with the Carters!! We have been doing this for well over 15 years...and through out the years different "kids" would be in town but whether one or six...burgers were on. This year Wesley, Gipson and I were all in town along with Wesley's two children Wallace and Forrest, and of course McCullough (who sadly, sort of, slept through the whole meal). We had a wonderful Mothers Day with them!!