Blake Lyndon Bartlam
Proud Ganny
Jake getting a closer look at the new cousin. Jake was sooooo excited to meet Blake.
The little man is such a cutie and very alert to be only a few hours old.
Scenes from the waiting room
Jake had baseball practice this week with Coach Vineyard. 
Jake hittin' one "outta the park" 
Nice shirt Coach Vineyard! (He refuses to get any of his good shirts sweaty)
Thursday morning I couldn't find Jake and Reid but I could hear them. I finally found them in the bathroom cabinet.
Reid was not going to let go of this jug of toys. I think he mistook it for a jug of cookies!
Hanging out in the big white chair.
As I have said in previous posts, we have had a tradition for getting together every Thursday night for dinner with my brother and sister-in-law. Well this past Thursday night was the last night that it would just be the six of us. Jenny will be induced on Tuesday the 5th and by Wednesday Jake and Reid should have a new cousin to play with. We will have to make that a table for 7 next time.
She is ready! (Be sure to check back next week for pictures of the new cousin!)
I hope the little cousin can keep up with these two!
Jake, as usual, drawing attention to himself!
You would have never guessed this was the first time Reidy ever had a Popsicle. He mowed through his in seconds! Xan says you don't need to tell a Vineyard how to eat!
She arrived pristine and pretty and left a sticky mess....sorry Ronnie!
Quick check in the mirror to make sure he looks as good as he thinks he does!
We're proud of our boy!
The hostesses-- My Aunt April, Meredith and me
The beverage table
Stuffed strawberries. They were fabulous!
Campbell's Petit Fours. They were so moist and delicious!
There were 4 mothers-to-be at Jenny's shower! Don't drink the water!!
My dear sweet sister-in-law Jenny. Baby boy Bartlam is due the first of August. Jake and Reid can't wait for cousin "Bob" to get here.
The day after the shower we began to pack. Over the past 6 years of marriage, Xan and I have accumulated a bunch of junk!
Reidy heckled me as I packed.
We moved in on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday we closed on the house and the next morning I ran the Renaissance Half-Marathon in Ridgeland. Xan and my boys were there to greet me when I finished. Crossing the finish line was a fantastic way to kiss the month of June good-bye!!
We even got medals for finishing.
My boys relaxing after a loooooong month!
We purchased a double jogging stroller. What can I say about this? My friend Missy told me I had to have one and that they were wonderful. Well maybe if Jake and Reid were still the size of newborns and maybe if I didn't live in Mississippi where it is 100 degrees everyday. The verdict is still out on this purchase!
My parents came to visit during Memorial Day weekend. Here is Reidy with his Grandpa!
Miss Emma Hamilton turned 2. Here are Jake and Reid jumping in her castle space jump.
Reidy jumping with assistance from Jonathan's new wife Dee.
Reidy and Mr. Jonathan
My parents and I took the boys to the park. This was Reidy's first time to swing. He loved it!
Jake was there too but I didn't get any pictures of him and his Grandpa.
Reidy looks proud of his work!
The first week of June is Vacation Bible School at church. This year is a Luau theme. I made this palm tree out of a roll from some fabric I had, paper bags, an umbrella, felt, and Jake's T-Ball plate. I thought it turned out pretty good!
Reidy's favorite thing to do in the whole world is pull out my pots and pans. Jake thought he would look cute if he wore the pot as a hat. Isn't he thoughtful?!
