28

I am 28 today. I can't believe how fast 1 year can go by! I was feeling a little bummed about having to wake up early and head into work, but God met with me in the car and really blessed my heart. He made me realize how blessed I am and how much I am loved. Thank you everyone who has called, text, or posted on my facebook wall. It is a simple thing to say "happy birthday" but you have really made me happy today.

Favorite presents

Mac got some great stuff for Christmas this year. These were his favorites:

Cozy coup (from us)
Buzz Lightyear action figure (from us, after Christmas actually)
Buzz Lightyear, alien, and pizza planet truck legos
Scooter
John Deer tractor
Whoopie cushion
Tent

Only 1 bust: Fantastic Mr. Fox dvd. It looked like it would be cute, but not really age appropriate. And it was kind of weird anyway.

Jackson Christmas

Mac & Lottie

Welcoming his daddy home from a hunt

Going to sleep on Christmas Eve

Santa came!!!

Dad & Mac

Mom, Mac, & Gabe

Gabe & Ruthie

New Videos!

Mac in Brundidge
Lighting the Tree

Beverly Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with Patrick's family on Saturday since we'll be in Dothan for Christmas day. MeMe and PaPa gave Mac and Tre a John Deer tractor for their big gift. They were a huge hit. 

Sleepy Mac

After denying himself a nap today, Mac fell asleep about 5:30. We let him snuggle with us for a while and woke him up, but he didn't last long.

Santa

Once again the santa at the Summit was wonderful, and there was barely a line! Mac was leaning half way off of Santa's lap the whole time, but he didn't cry! After he got his picture made, we walked over to The Tavern at the Summit and had lunch. Wonderful day. Naps afterward would have completed it, but I guess that was asking too much ;). 

New Tradition

Patrick had a great idea of starting a Beverly family Christmas tradition of watching The Polar Express. We started this last year but watched it while Mac was in bed. Last night after eating dinner, I gave Mac a bath and got his PJs on him while Patrick cleaned up the kitchen. Then we all went upstairs and watched the movie. Mac cuddled up with me then Patrick and barely made it through the movie. He was mesmerized and so were we. It was so simple, but a very special night spent with our little family of 3.

If you have never seen The Polar Express, I would highly recommend that you watch it!

We thought that Mac would sleep a little later since he stayed up later, but he was up and at 'em at his normal time of 5:15 this morning. He has learned to turn on his light (by stepping up on his little chair) so he usually plays for a few minutes in there before he decides it's time for his parents to be up too. He also likes to crawl behind his bed to try and retrieve his pacifier and has gotten stuck back there the past 2 mornings. I keep hoping this is just a phase because he's never gotten up this early before. I'm afraid my child is just going to be a perpetual early riser...

Hello Carbs

Patrick and I have been on a low starch/carb diet for the past few weeks. We have done pretty well but we have decided it is not for us. We will keep cutting back on the sweets and watch what we're eating , but WE WILL HAVE CARBS. Oh how I have missed them!

Weekend Favs

1) Driving around the neighborhood looking at Christmas lights.
2) Family Christmas lunch in Montgomery. That was some good eatin!
3) Sunday School Christmas party. I scored a cool dirty santa gift (portable speaker for iPod). Yes, I did bring that gift :)
4) Spending time with Mac, Tre, and MeMe Sunday.
5) Watching it snow.

Weekend Favs

We had a wonderful time in Atlanta this weekend visiting with Auburn friends and watching the SEC championship game (on tv).

1) Obviously, watching Auburn take the SEC Championship!
2) Staying up late and laughing with friends.
3) Splurging and rewarding ourselves with some carbs!
4) Walking to lunch at Fellini's and then to the park.
5) Hearing Mac try to say "turtle".
6) Meeting baby Wynn.
7) Making baby Campbell laugh.
8) Patrick getting up with Mac on Sunday morning.
9) Getting a quick visit in with Whit on our way home.

WAR EAGLE

Tree Is Up

Mac likes to pile the ornaments into a few branches.

Weekend in Dothan

Jackson Ray Burgess

Born November 22, 2010 in Dothan, AL

8lbs 9oz, 22 inches

5 days old

1 week old

CONGRATULATIONS KRYSTAL AND BENJI!!

Weekend Favs

1) Holding my best friend's first child.
2) Spending a few days with Mom and Dad.
3) Hearing Mac say "Otay."
4) Sleeping all the way through the night.
5) Having someone else cook me meals.
6) Drinking coffee with Mom.
7) Mac waking up after 6am.

Me

I love love love this child, but sometimes us moms need some "ME" time.

Today of course I will do some clothes folding, dish washing, de cluttering, weekend packing, etc. BUT I will enjoy being the only human being in the house:) I'll pick Mr. McCay up at 2:30 and take him to get that crazy head of hair cut and then when Patrick gets home, we're off to Brundidge (for a weekend of hunting with Dad). I'll drop him off and then head another 45 minutes south to Dothan to be with Mom.

PS--Did you know that TLC has a new show called Bama Belles that is based on women in Dothan??!! Wow! It starts Dec. 5th. I know I'll be watching it.

Weekend Favs

A little late, but at least I got them in here before the next weekend!

1) Sitting on the porch and talking about babies with my mommy to be friend.
2) Skyping with Haley from Hoover to Romania!
3) Peanut Butter pie!

Weekend Favs

Not very many favs this weekend b/c Mac had croup...

1) Watching movies all day with Mac on Saturday
2) Hearing Mac say a new phrase, "What was that?" He sounds so cute when he says it, especially with his little hoarse, high pitched voice.
3) Watching Mac snuggle with Patrick on the couch
4) Hearing Mac's sweet and hearty laugh at the smallest things

Tre is très

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James Donald Huddleston III turned III today! Happy birthday to my favorite nephew! I wish we could have celebrated with you today buddy. We love you very much. 

croup

croup 1 |kroōp|nouninflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.

After learning about croup in nursing school and recently been refreshed on the subject to renew my PALS license, I can finally say I understand what it is. I've always heard the term "croup" and "croupy" but now I know all too well.

Friday night (when it started kicking in): We were a sight in Mac's little bathroom all steamed up and sweating while the 3 of us breathed in the hot air, sang, danced, read books and played with the busy ball popper. Then we bundled up and went outside for a walk in the cool air. All of these crazy sounding things were advice of a pediatric nurse I promise haha.  The hot air loosens up the airway and the cool air decreases the inflammation which causes the classic "barking cough".  After much debate in my head, I decided not to go to the ER and let him try to sleep through the night with the humidifier in his room. His breathing was a little noisy, but he slept peacefully through the night.

Saturday: We took him to the Children's after hours clinic thanks to the referral from his doctor's nurse. They gave him some oral Decadron (sterioid to decrease the inflammation). And the doctor said his lungs sounded good (no stridor today thank goodness).

Thankfully he still acts like he feels good and is down for a nap now. He learned a new phrase today, "What was that?!" It is so cute hearing him say it with his little hoarse voice.

Up close in the pits...

Juan Pablo Montoya's first pit stop

Lap 5

Lap 5. Most cars going just under 200mph!!!

Weekend Favs

1) Napping with football in the background
2) Watching Auburn beat Ole Miss!
3) Trick or Treating with Super Cam and Buzz Lightyear
4) Getting a police escort to the Talladega Super Speedway
5) Seeing Montoya's pit stop from about 15 feet away!
6) Watching the race from the Infield.
7) Watching Mac laugh and throw rocks in the creek.

Halloween Weekend