The Greer Family

OUR JOY

2009-11-02T22:05:00.004-05:00

Stephen and I thank God for the big and small blessings He gives us each day. Being a parent is never easy, but when we look at these two precious boys it makes every challenge worth it. They are our JOY!

picture post

2009-11-02T21:56:00.005-05:00

check out those chunky knees!

rolling over

2009-10-31T10:20:00.004-05:00

This picture was taken on October 14th. Pearson had already rolled over twice that week! He would wait until I walked out of the room to do it so I missed it! I finally caught this midway of the roll, but had to video the rest!

Photography Class

2009-10-31T10:10:00.004-05:00

So.. I have always wanted to take a photography class! This and sewing were two things I really wanted to learn how to do. I took care of the sewing last year so this year it is photography. I took a 4 week class learned so much. It takes a lot of practice so you'll will probably see more pictures of my children than you care to!!!!

Here are some shots I took of Pearson while practicing with lighting coming in from a window in our keeping room. I am definitely still learning!

I love this picture of him smiling at himself in the mirror on his playmat. He's such a sweet baby!!

EURO BATH

2009-10-31T10:01:00.007-05:00

I pulled Maddox's Euro bath out for Pearson and he thinks it is the greatest thing ever!!! I added a picture of Maddox in the bath when he was 4 months old. For those of you that don't know, Pearson and Maddox look NOTHING alike! You can really see it in these pictures.

Pearson at 5 months

Maddox at 4 months

TUBES

2009-10-31T09:49:00.003-05:00

On August 25th, at the ripe old age of 13 weeks, baby Pearson got tubes put in his ears!

At his 2 week appointment he had a double ear infection. We treated it with 10 days of antibiotic. When we went for his 6 week appointment he had another double ear infection. We treated it for 10 days with another antibiotic. Five days after we finished that antibiotic he began having trouble going to sleep (which hadn't been a problem before). I ended up taking him back to the Dr. only to find out that the ear infection had not gone away. They gave him a rocefen shot and put him on clindimycin, which is the strongest antibiotic they could give him. The Dr. said the next step would be IV antibiotics or tubes. I made an appointment with the ENT and the youngest he had put tubes in was a 12 weeker. Pearson meant the qualifications and was healthy so we scheduled tubes for the following Tuesday. All is well and I'm happy to say he has been ear infection free since then!!!!!!

I was really nervous and totally forgot to get a picture of him his little hospital gown (that he had an allergic reaction to!).

hanging out in the tent

2009-10-30T17:00:00.007-05:00

I love that Maddox already wants Pearson to do things with him! He wanted Pearson to get in his tent with him. I'm sure it will change when Pearson can chase him and get into his business so I'm going to revel in it now!

how my 3 year old sleeps....

2009-10-30T16:59:00.001-05:00

and it's not staged!

FIRST DAY OF 3 YEAR OLDS!

2009-10-30T16:56:00.003-05:00

This is Maddox on his first day of three year olds at Trinity PreSchool! I am so excited about his teacher, Mrs. Lesa Nuzzo! She was my first grade teacher at St. Richards and my absolute favorite teacher ever!

BIG SMILES!

2009-10-30T16:53:00.003-05:00

Augusta (some of it) comes to us!!!!!!!

2009-10-30T16:49:00.004-05:00

Ok.. so I really, really miss Augusta! Of course I miss my friends the most, but I do miss the simplicity of the life we had there. So.... we were super excited to have Elizabeth, Addie Dayne, & McKay come visit us for several days! We cannot wait for them to be in Hattiesburg next year so we can see them a lot more often!!!!

Maddox

2009-10-30T16:48:00.003-05:00

3 years, 5 months

typical picture

2009-10-30T16:45:00.003-05:00

Maddox: "Smile Pearson!"

Pearson: "What the heck is going?!?"

First Shots!!!

2009-10-30T16:36:00.007-05:00

I must say that baby shots are one of the most dreaded days for me! Pearson was not fond of them AT ALL!!! Here he his sporting his THREE band-aids!

7-21-09

picture only post

2009-10-30T16:29:00.006-05:00

These were taken on July 20th. Olivia (Maddox & Pearson's cousin) has spent a lot of time at our house since baby Pearson was born! We love having such a great helper and another set of hands!!!

lazy Saturday morning

2009-10-01T16:57:00.002-05:00

Happy 60th MOM!!!!

2009-10-01T16:41:00.005-05:00

On June 28th, my MOM turned 60!!!!!! I hope I age as well as she has!!!!

Here she is pictured with her pride and joys: Brady, Rett, Olivia, & Maddox! (Pearson was asleep on the other side of the room)

What am I going to do with this boy?!?

2009-08-26T13:15:00.005-05:00

CHEESE!!

"Peace out Homey-G"

(one of his favorite sayings.. thanks to Jake!)

yes.. those are shoulder pads on his head to make him look like Mickey Mouse!

bubble bath

I'm not real sure!!

Beach Trip 2009

2009-08-26T12:56:00.006-05:00

We took our annual beach trip with my sister's family at the end of June! We usually make this trip right when school is out, but we were just a "little" busy at that time!

This was a fun year because Maddox had taken swimming lessons was very comfortable in the water! He loved going out in the ocean with his floaties!

Rett & Maddox

strike a pose!

so serious

Pearson made a brief appearance! Look at those long, skinny legs!

Olivia (the best babysitter)

mutt & jeff

Mama! Please get that camera out of my face!!!!

meeting Maw Maw

2009-08-26T12:37:00.004-05:00

On Pearson's one month birthday we took a ride to Louisiana for him to meet one of his great-grandmothers (my daddy's mother). Such sweet memories!

sweet baby parts

2009-06-24T15:43:00.003-05:00

10 toes and 2 really long, skiny feet

tiny fingers

baby wrinkles

One afternoon while Maddox napped I set out to capture all of Pearson's sweet baby parts. This is the outcome! As I look at these I am in awe of the little miracles God creates.

Mother of the Year.... I've given it up again!

2009-06-23T20:40:00.007-05:00

I think I'm going to have forfeit my Mother of the Year award again because I'm realizing it's been too long since I posted about our sweet baby boys! So.... I hope you have a while to look... lots of pictures included!!!!

Pearson is doing GREAT!!!! He has put himself on a pretty good schedule already. During the day he eats every 3 hours, stays awake about an hour to hour and a half, then naps. He falls asleep without crying (very different from Maddox) and sleeps through anything! He goes to bed "for the night" around 7 or 8. He still wakes up every three hours during the night, but goes right back to sleep after eating. We're tired, but we know it could be a lot worse! So.. I'm not complaining! Maddox is still adjusting really well. He LOVES his baby "bruder", which he doesn't call Pearson, but Pearson Luckett. I was so anxious about him adjusting and had to pray a lot. I definitely feel God answered my prayers and calmed my worries about it. I'm aware that things could change, but so far so good. As far as his look go... he looks NOTHING like Maddox (except for his mouth). He actually looks A LOT like my brother, Jake. We have had multiple, multiple people tell us that. Pearson has very almond shaped eyes which makes him look like my family.

The transition from one to two has been quit interesting for me. There have been times that I felt so stupid, like I had never had a baby before. It's all a matter of figuring out how to get schedules coordinated. I called Britt, who is my brain and helps me think through situations logically. She told me that as soon as I figured things out the baby would change and I would have to think it through again. She also reminded me that when she had her #2 that she called me asking the same questions I'm asking her. I don't remember that, but it did make me feel better (Britt... if you were lying just let me keep believing it!).

We have been blessed to have so much help from friends and family. I cannot thank everyone enough for the dinners, gifts, help with Maddox, and most importantly prayers! When I am tired or frustrated I constantly remind myself how blessed we are that God chose us AGAIN to raise one of his precious children!

I LOVE this picture!

It looks like Pearson is smiling and shows off is his almond shaped eyes!

this really shows off his laid back personality!

maddox LOVES his baby "bruder"!

check out that double chin!

this little day gown was Stephen's when he was a baby... so sweet!

he really looks like Jake in this picture!

first bath

2009-06-23T20:36:00.002-05:00

Pearson was NOT fan of his first bath! The pictures I have of him screaming are also showing of his "little boy parts" so I won't publish those!

all dressed and happy!

pictures, pictures, pictures

2009-05-28T21:10:00.004-05:00

maddox already teaching pearson how to play the "bubble game" on mommy's phone

angelic

Coming Home

2009-05-28T20:53:00.004-05:00

HOME SWEET HOME!

Mommy & baby Pearson so ready to get home!

first ride in the car

being greeted by big brother!

Maddox was so happy we were home

life is hard!

wow... that flash is bright!

Mommy & her boys

what a blessing

PEARSON LUCKETT GREER (May 21, 2009)

2009-05-28T13:31:00.005-05:00

PICTURES!!! FINALLY!!!

We made it home from the hospital on Sunday and have been doing good! My recovery has been fine... just a little slower pace than I'm used to. Maddox has adjusted beautifully to having his baby brother home. He didn't like leaving him each night at the hospital. He never asked why I couldn't home he only wanted to know why his baby brother couldn't come home. My mom has been here day and night which has helped tremendously! Pearson has been a fabulous baby so far! We had to take him back to the hospital yesterday because he only wants to eat every 4 hours and only eats for about 10-15 minutes. He is NEVER fussy, but I was concerned he wasn't getting enough milk. When he left the hospital he weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz. Yesterday he weighed 7 lbs even so he's getting what he needs! The nurse said I must just have a very laid back baby!!!!! For those of you who know Maddox know I DESERVE this!!!

These are some of the pictures from the day he was born. I will be adding more later of us coming home and the first bath. BEWARE::: LOTS OF POSTS TO FOLLOW!

On our way to the hospital! Maddox's last morning as an only child!

BIG MAMA!!!

Our sweet baby boy... Pearson!

meeting Gram

proud daddy

meeting BB

sweet brothers

having his first check-up... everything was great!

PEARSON LUCKETT GREER contd....

2009-05-23T18:20:00.009-05:00

A VERY excited BIG BROTHER!

getting his first peek at his new baby brother

a pro already!

our first photo as a family of four

sweet kisses!

getting love from Gram and Katie while Big Brother watches very closely

Pearson getting out of that very uncomfortable diaper shirt and into some real clothes

A very tired Mommy and Pearson

meeting uncle Jake

Maddox actually let Rett hold Pearson! shocker!

The cousins: Brady, Maddox, Rett, Pearson, & Olivia

Our boys!

HE'S HERE!!

2009-05-21T22:34:00.007-05:00

Stephen and I are proud to announce the birth our 2nd son.....

PEARSON LUCKETT GREER!

7 lbs 7 oz

20 1/4 inches long

11:05 am

I was scheduled for a c-section at 1:00 today. My OB called this morning at 9:00 and asked if I could be there earlier because her case I was following was going to take a while. Of course I said SURE!!! I got to the hospital at 9:30, they rolled me back at 10:30 and he was delivered at 11:05! It is all a big blur, but we now have the most precious, healthy baby (I'm a little biased).

Maddox came up with my sister and he did great! We'll see about tomorrow, but if it goes like today we're going to be ok!

I wanted to thank everyone for the calls, texts, facebook messages, and most importantly prayers! We are giving all the honor and glory to God! I'll post some pictures as soon as I get them downloaded.

and his name shall be....

2009-05-01T22:38:00.002-05:00

PEARSON LUCKETT GREER!

(called: Pearson)

This has been a very hard pregnancy and so very different from my pregnancy with Maddox! My actual due date is June 4th but due to my insane labor I had with Maddox, my dr. scheduled an induction/c-section for May 26th. I began having Braxton Hicks many, many weeks ago and then started having terrible back pain last week that lasted 4 days. I finally decided to call the dr. thinking I could possibly be having back labor. I went in for a check and was, of course, wrong. I ended up discussing all the "problems" I've been having and she decided to move my delivery date up to May 21st! Due to the fact he is a white male she doesn't want to intentionally take him any earlier than 38 weeks so she is going to take him at 38 weeks. We are not sure at this point if it will be an induction or c-section. I will have an ultrasound on Thursday (4/7) to check the weight and we'll make a more educated decision then. I have a lot of mixed emotions about both so I will praying a lot between now and then!!!!

So.... unless he has a mind of his own (like his big brother) and decides he wants out earlier, he will be here on May 21st!!!!!!!! We are so excited yet nervous because we have forgotten everything! Hopefully it will all come back to us once he's here screaming at us! I'll continue to post updates!

HE IS RISEN!

2009-05-01T22:27:00.005-05:00

He is risen from the dead and He is Lord.

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!

Easter 2009

gifts from the Easter Bunny!

The Easter Bunny brought Maddox 2 dwarf frogs for pets. They are both male and live in this little aquarium with a snail that keeps it clean. He named the frogs Dora & Diego and the snail is Boots!

reading his new toddler Bible

checking out Dora & Diego

blowing bubbles with Daddy!

us..yes... i'm hiding my big self behind Maddox!

Maddox in his Easter outfit that I made and monogrammed myself!!! Be impressed!

Egg Hunting Again!

2009-05-01T13:07:00.003-05:00

Sharea, Dawn, Jennifer, & Stephanie's playgroup has been so gracious to include Maddox and I in their festivities since we moved back. For Easter we had an egg hunt at Bitsey's (Sharea's mom) house and then followed it with a picnic. We drew names and the kids exchanged Easter happies... it was so much fun!

All the kiddos waiting patiently at the door!

Wouldn't you love to be a fly and hear this conversation!?!

Stone, Cooper, & Maddox

silly face picture! Stone thinks Maddox is a nut!

Trinity Easter Egg Hunt

2009-05-01T13:02:00.004-05:00

Maddox's class had an Easter Egg hunt the week of Easter. He had a blast! The two moms that hosted really went out of their way to have fun activities for the kids!

decorating sugar cookies with icing... YUMMY!

This hunting things is very serious business!

Maddox and his friend Michael

First of Many....

2009-05-01T12:42:00.004-05:00

BLACK EYES! Maddox was at school and was running (imagine that) into his room from the playground. He tripped at the door and slammed his face into the table in his classroom. We are so fortunate that he didn't hurt his actual eye! It looked great for his Easter pictures the next week!!!

Baby Greer2 in 4D

2009-03-16T17:08:00.005-05:00

Stephen and I had the opportunity to go last week and see BG2 in 4D real time! We had this opportunity with Maddox and it was incredible! Again....I was in awe! It is so amazing to me.... not only seeing my baby in real time but at all the moving around he does in there. BG2 really doesn't like to have his picture taken so we didn't get to get too many. He tried to shove both hands in his mouth at the same time, yawned many times (he already knows his parents are boring!), opened his eyes, and at one time stuck his tongue out! We've looked at Maddox's 4D pics and see some similarities (big lips.. which maddox doesn't have now), but not too many... so we'll see!

I a couple of days later for my "real" doctors appointment. At this appointment I had an ultrasound done so they could measure BG2 and make sure everything is growing right, check fluid levels, etc. PRAISE GOD.... he looks great!!!! I turned 28 weeks on the day of the appointment and he is already weighing in at a solid 3lb. 1oz. (+/- a quarter of a pound)! Basically... he's measuring a little big for where I am in pregnancy so I think I'm growing a monster! As my dear friend Britt told me today, he has to be big to keep up/defend himself with Maddox! I've pretty much hurt (muscular, joint, etc) through this entire pregnancy. So... I was thinking he might be a little big! I'm already so ready for him to be here!!!

*warning: some of these pictures look a little freaky, but I'm his mommy and a little partial!!!*

sweet baby boy!!!

I added this picture to show his nose and big lips (the one feature like Maddox)

so tired... life is hard in there!!

trying to shove his hand in mouth

maddox & maddie

2009-03-16T17:04:00.002-05:00

Maddox goes through phases of wanting to hold Maddie all the time...basically treat her as a baby. Then it will quickly change and he is chasing her around the house...tormenting her! I captured the picture on one of his "loving" days. I found him sitting in his playroom holding her while she slept. It was very sweet!

Birthday Party!!!

2009-03-10T13:58:00.005-05:00

We celebrated Maddox's 3rd birthday on February 26th at the Courthouse Jump Zone! It's a big room with lots of inflatables (jumps, slides, climbing walls, etc). Maddox was lucky to have a lot of friends there to help him celebrate! I think fun was had by all!

The Birthday Boy

.....wearing the outfit I made him (yes... don't choke) for the party! I must say I'm very proud of myself!

2nd cousin.. Christiaan

Alexa Kate

McNeil & Graves Haraway

Rett

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!!!!!

Getting ready to light the candles!

Make a Wish!

AK & Brady enjoying cake

Cooper, Sara Kennedy, Jett, Stone, & Kate

The Lampkins gave Maddox a pirate dress-up set that he became obsessed with!

Pooped after all the partying... still holding onto pirate accessories!!! Thanks, DAWN!!

baby conversation with maddox

2009-02-19T14:42:00.004-05:00

A little background: a friend of ours, who has a son Maddox's age, just gave birth to triplet girls.

Maddox: "Mommy, I want two babies."
Mommy: "You want two babies?!?"
Maddox: "Yes! I want two babies like Jake got."
Mommy: "Well, honey, I'm so sorry, but you're only getting one!"

3 years ago....

2009-02-17T15:17:00.005-05:00

our sweet baby boy was born!

Stephen Maddox Greer

February 15, 2006

12:56 a.m.

6 lbs. 12 oz.

21.5 in

February 15, 2007

February 15, 2008

February 15, 2009

Stephen and I always talk about how boring things would be without this little guy around! He has brought so much joy to the both us and we are so blessed to be his parents!

I thought I would add a list of a few of his favorite things at the age of 3:

1. "b"anilla ice cream

2. 101 Dalmatians

3. when his daddy gets home from work

4. playing ALL sports

5. watching himself cry in the mirror

6. sleeping late (i love this!)

7. his "puppy dog"

8. his real dogs Maddie & Lexie

9. going hunting with his daddy

10. riding his 4 wheeler

11. his mommy lying down with at bedtime (both nap & night) and scratching his back

12. Ceadermont Kids singing videos... he knows all the words and motions of each song

and many, many more! This child is ALL boy and so full of life!

Celebration continued...

2009-02-17T13:31:00.006-05:00

To celebrate Maddox's 3rd birthday his Gram, BB, & Grin came over for lunch, cake, & present opening. The Ainsworth's joined us for cake as well and stayed to play with some of Maddox's new games!

He climbed on the counter to taste test some of the icing on his cake!

THE BIG 3!!!!!

Make a wish!

showing off the clothes Gram gave him

opening the train table from Mommy & Daddy

he is asking "is it for me? is it mine?"!

AK & Maddox playing the bean bag toss game that BB & Grin gave him.

so proud of his train table!

trying out the battery operated ice cream scoop spinner! he has used it every night!

FLU!!!

2009-02-17T13:22:00.003-05:00

Well... the FLU struck our house & Maddox had it the worst. It was a long SEVEN days! By day 5 we were stir crazy and I was willing to do anything to get him out of the house. Even if it meant letting him go outside in the rain dressed in his PJ's, raincoat, hat, & rain boots!!!! I was desperate!

A Visit from the Gregg's!

2009-02-17T13:13:00.003-05:00

Our dear friends from Augusta, the Gregg's, were in Hattiesburg for "vacation" and made a day trip to Jackson for a visit. It was great to see them and catch up! We can't wait for 2011 when they are in Hattiesburg permanently!!!

Maddox & Addie Dayne... it's hard getting the attention of two two year old children at the same time!!

Maddox & McKay... he was obsessed with her!!! He wanted to hold her the whole time!

A Trip to the "Animal Zoo"

2009-02-17T12:41:00.004-05:00

Stephen had been wanting to take Maddox to the zoo since the weather had been so nice. So... we ventured out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We didn't tell Maddox where we were going but when he realized where we were he started screaming "animal zoo, animal zoo"! It was his first visit to the Jackson Zoo and he had a blast!

The Line at "Chicker-Lay"

2009-02-17T11:49:00.004-05:00

One of Maddox's favorite places to eat lunch is "Chicker-Lay"! The other night we were in the den playing with some of his cars when he began to line them up in a perfect single file line, all heading the same direction . He then proceeds to shout, "Look, it's the line at Chicker-Lay!". Do you think we've been there a lot during lunch hour traffic?????

New Years Eve

2009-02-09T18:18:00.003-05:00

We had a very laid back New Years Eve! Brady (Maddox's cousin) bought sparklers and fireworks for the kiddos.

Another Sweet Baby BOY!!!!

2009-02-09T17:58:00.004-05:00

On December 30th Maddox, Stephen, & I went to the doctor to find out what Baby Greer2 is going to be! We are excited to say..... a BOY!!!!! It was a great New Year's gift!

These are just a few (& I mean a few.... she took 25) of the shots we got of him at the visit. Right when she put the ultrasound on my stomach, his hand popped up and he moved it back and forth like he was waving! The picture of his foot seems to show he might have a square foot like his daddy and brother.... oh the joys of finding shoes for those feet!!!! His profile looks A LOT like Maddox's did at this stage!

Christmas lunch at Gram's

2009-02-09T17:52:00.002-05:00

Maddox showing off his new puppy dog robe from Katie!

Rett got a Ford truck from Santa so he and Maddox took a spin in the cul-de-sac.

Maw-Maw and her great-grandkids!

Katie, me, Maw-Maw, & Jake

Christmas morning

2009-02-09T17:40:00.003-05:00

We had a great Christmas! This year Maddox really "got" the whole Christmas thing.... celebrating Jesus' birthday, Santa Claus, reindeer, etc. It was so much fun watching him get so excited about EVERYTHING!!! We went ahead and established our rule this year that Maddox could ask for 3 things from Santa Claus (because Jesus got 3 gifts from the wise men). When anyone asked him what he wanted he would say...."bike, camera, and presents". His BB & Grin gave him a bike so Santa gave him a 4-wheeler!

Christmas Eve at Gram's

2009-02-09T11:22:00.003-05:00

Maddox & Rett were taking turns sitting in each others lap telling what they wanted for Christmas.

Maddox & I with my Maw-Maw (daddy's mom).

Maddox and his great-grandmother!

Greer Christmas

2009-02-09T11:08:00.005-05:00

Sandon, Alex, & Maddox singing Happy Birthday to Jesus!

Maddox & Alex thanking each other for their gifts

What is underneath this big blanket????

This is a lot of newspaper!

OH MY GOODNESS.... A BIKE!!!!! JUST WHAT I WANTED!!!!

geared up with helmet and knee pads and ready to go!

The day ended in a silly string war! Maddox was getting Grin back for spraying his daddy.

Canton Christmas Lights

2009-02-09T10:56:00.004-05:00

Brady, Maddox, Olivia, & Rett

My sister's family: Olivia, Katie, Brady, Rett, & Brad

sweet brother & sister in rare footage!

random shots

2009-02-09T10:42:00.002-05:00

Going "exploring" in the woods behind our house with Daddy! (notice Maddox is taking his bow & arrow "just in case" he sees a deer!)

very proud of his play-do creations he made with his daddy (santa clause, rudolph, & a clown...i think).

I walked into the den and he had made a "bed" for his puppies and was reading them a story. I'm pretty sure it was the instructions to the Wii!

Maddox, Anna Margaret Hooker, & Lucy Allen at their classroom Christmas party.

The Making of Our 2008 Christmas Card

2009-02-08T17:58:00.003-05:00

Here are a few of the shots it took before we got "the right one" for our Christmas card. It was a task, but I was proud of the outcome!

I'm sure he'll really feel like this sometimes once his baby brother is actually here!

Final product: my ideas put into a card by Renee at Baby Face Designs!

LIGHTS OF THE SOUTH

2009-01-24T15:14:00.005-05:00

While in Augusta we headed over to Grovetown for Lights of the South. Words cannot describe this light display! It is incredible. The Lewis' joined us for this and it was great getting to catch up with them!!!!

Peyton Lewis, Alli Buckler, Lauren Lewis, & Maddox

Alli, Peyton, & Maddox

Addie Dayne & Maddox

The entrance to the light show!

Remind you of A CHRISTMAS STORY???

rare occasion: mommy & Maddox

Ashley, Grant, Lauren Lewis; Brad & Elizabeth Buckler; Elizabeth, Neal, & Addie Dayne Gregg on the hayride to look at lights.

Nativity Scene in lights!

Maddox & Santa.....he was so excited to see him, but wouldn't look him in the eye!

On the way home... both so tired!

Visit to Augusta

2009-01-24T14:56:00.004-05:00

Last year at Christmas we made a promise to the Bucklers that we would come back to Augusta this Christmas for a visit and our annual Lights of the South excursion. Well... of course we kept our promise and went for a long weekend! We also got to spend some time with Greggs! The kids picked up right where they left off.... like they haven't missed a beat. It was such a sweet time! On Saturday, the daddies took the kiddos bowling so Britt, Elizabeth, and & I could got get lunch and do a little (and I mean little in Augusta) shopping.

Maddox and Boots (Elizabeth)

Boots stealing some smooches from Maddox!

Maddox and Addie Dayne

Alli & Maddox sharing a hug!

Backtracking....

2009-01-24T14:41:00.002-05:00

...all the way to November! I sat down to do a couple of entries and realized that I haven't posted on any events (besides BG2) since Halloween! So here goes.....

ROASTING MARSHMALLOWS

Our new house has a great fire pit on the back patio! Stephen had been waiting and waiting for it to get cold enough to roast marshmallows with Maddox.

JUST A SWINGIN'.....

BABY GREER 2 is a......

2009-01-03T19:37:00.001-05:00

BOY!!!!!

We are so excited to be having another boy! We found out on December 30th and everything looked great! Maddox went with us and just stared at the monitor. The girl that did the ultrasound was so sweet and printed him his own pictures of his baby brother for his room. He is really excited and realizes it a lot more than I thought he would! I will post pictures later when I download from Christmas!

SURPRISE!!!

2008-11-17T11:36:00.005-05:00

Baby Greer 2 is due June 4th!!!!!!

Now for the crazy story (*warning: it's long*)! As most of you know I experienced a miscarriage in May. So, naturally, I've been very nervous about getting pregnant again and going through that again. On September 20th we found out I was pregnant again! We were thrilled, yet nervous. We went for our first Dr. appointment on Thursday, October 9th. I "knew" I should have been approx. 6 weeks along. Due to the fact I have had a miscarriage before she went ahead and did an ultrasound. Unfortunately, we didn't see what we expected. All that had developed was a gestational sac and a yolk sac. With my miscarriage all that developed was gestational sac and I it had stopped developing at 5 weeks. Again... I'm thinking I'm about 6 weeks and knowing we saw Maddox's heartbeat at 6 weeks I just knew that I was miscarrying again. After much discussion we decided that I would come back on Thursday and repeat my blood work to see if my HCG levels were increasing. So... went back on Thursday and got a call later that day that the levels had only increased from 22,000 to 27,000. The levels should have increased by about 66% each day. My Dr. told me that this lets her know that the pregnancy isn't going to develop normally. I already had another appointment scheduled for the following Tuesday for a repeat ultrasound. She told me not to eat or drink anything after midnight Monday, we would repeat the ultrasound, and head to the hospital for the D&C. I really didn't want to wait that long, but we didn't have a choice. Stephen has opened a satellite office in Greenville, MS and goes one Friday a month and every Monday. It just so happened that he was going the next day and then Monday. Those two days for a D&C were not possible. We went back on Tuesday and the girl doing my sonogram asked us to catch her up and I told her we were there to confirm a miscarriage. She starts her process of checking everything and then says: "We have a baby with a heartbeat! You are 6 weeks 4 days pregnant.. due June 4th! Congratulations!". I said "WHAT!!!". We were in shock with lots of tears. My OB walks in about that time to console us and is just as shocked as we were. Of course we had a lot of questions... my OB said that it was a lab error... either my first blood draw or the second, but one of them was wrong.

I have called this baby the "miracle baby" because if I had had it MY way I would have gone on Friday for the D&C. As we know God always does things in HIS perfect timing, not OURS. Unlike us, labs, and ultrasound machines, He knew that this little one needed a little more time to make its appearance and HE put something in our way to be sure not to disturb it. We know that you are never out of the clear of something happening, but so far this baby has been pretty protected by its Creator!

I went back to the Dr. last week and things are great... the heartbeat was 169. Stephen really thinks it's a girl (I think deep down he's hoping for one) because Maddox's was never that high! I don't have that strong feeling of gender I had with Maddox yet.... we will find out for sure the last week in December! I am 12 weeks today and so very thankful to be at this point!!!

Halloween 2008

2008-11-17T11:27:00.003-05:00

When I look at this picture I feel like I'm looking in a mirror... it is sometimes very scary!!!

Cheese!!!

The Pirate (rett), Brady, and The Puppy Dog (maddox)

Cowboy Stewart

Beautiful Butterfly Alexa Kate

We had a great Halloween night with some precious children dressed in their costumes! Clay Grubbs hooked a trailer full of hay up to his mule and pulled a load of us around the neighborhood so the kids wouldn't get so tired! They had a blast!!!

Trinity Costume Parade and Harvest Party

2008-11-17T11:19:00.004-05:00

Trinity PreSchool had a costume parade and harvest party. Our little "puppy dog" had a great time!

Can you find the spotted puppy dog?

He sees his Daddy and starts running

Being left by his class because he so torn rather to go with them or stay with his daddy!

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-05T12:57:00.005-05:00

Maddox had his first trip to a pumpkin patch and is still talking about it to this day! He tells me everyday that he is going to the "punkin patch next Wendy" (interpreted: pumpkin patch next Wednesday). Dottie Grubbs, Leslie Poole, and I took the kids on a beautiful Saturday morning and we got some great pictures of the kids! The pumpkin patch "people" take you around the farm on hay ride to see all the animals. You end up in a field with tons of pumpkins and you pick your pumpkin. Maddox had a hard time deciding and finally chose the dirtiest pumpkin out there!

This is a hard decision... too many to choose from!

The perfect pumpkin!

going down the hay bale slide

so excited!!!!

hay, anyone???

JA Halloween Carnival

2008-11-05T12:49:00.004-05:00

To kick of the 2008 Halloween season we took Maddox to the Jackson Academy Halloween Carnival! He had a great time and even requested to dress in his dog costume. For those of you that trick or treated with us last year or read our blog last year know that Maddox didn't so much like his dog costume. He wouldn't wear the headpiece only the bodice, which made him look like a cow instead of a dog. Well... this year was a totally different story... he LOVED it! I finally got my moneys worth out of that costume!

Maddox with Olivia and Rett (pirate brother and sister)

"Wow mom! I almost lost my ears!"

The State Fair

2008-10-21T16:30:00.005-05:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, the MS State Fair was in town a couple of weeks ago. The only word I would use to describe Maddox would be.... FEARLESS!!!!! He is a very shy and somewhat cautious child so I was anxious to see how he did on the rides. Much to our surprise he wanted to try EVERYTHING! The faster, higher, louder the better. For example, there was a ride that took you to the top of a tower dropped you, pulled you back up, dropped you some more, pulled you back up, etc. etc... Maddox wanted to ride this.... I had to remind myself he is only 2 years old!

getting ready to go

going up, up, up

the first drop.... mouth wide open

the second drop.... laughing so hard!

next stop.... the roller coaster!

riding the helicopter with Rett

sweet daddy riding the bumble bee with maddox

Field Trip to Petting Zoo

2008-10-21T16:13:00.004-05:00

Maddox went on his first official field trip! The MS State Fair was in town a couple of weeks ago and his class went to the petting zoo. You could buy bags of carrots to feed the animals. I'm sure they were about to blow up when we left! As you can see from the pictures below.... Maddox had a blast! The highlight of the day..... getting to hold the baby chicken!

such a sweet face!

shockingly, he was very gentle and sweet to the baby chick!

he took his job very serious!!

he would squeal every time one of the animals ate food out of his hand!

so excited!

White Line

2008-10-21T15:57:00.004-05:00

Maddox, Stephen, and I were invited by the Grubbs (Clay & Dottie) family to their hunting camp, White Line, for the weekend. The Grubbs have two boys, Clayton (3) and Stewart (just turned 2). So... when you throw Maddox (2y8mo) in the mix it can get very crazy! These boys have such a good time together when they're getting along and sometimes even when they're fighting! It was a great weekend of just "hanging out"! Thanks Grubbs family for the invite!

maddox and clayton digging in the dirt!

"stewart.. what is so funny?"

that's my baby driving a four-wheeler.... scary!!!!

Little Davy Crockett!

so happy!

Our little football player

2008-10-21T15:43:00.004-05:00

Maddox is OBSESSED with football. I'm not real happy about it, but Stephen loves it! He has been looking for Maddox a football helmet for months now. He was having a hard time finding one that was Maddox's size. Well.... I went into Stein Mart a couple of weeks ago and what do you know... they had the whole package.... helmet, shoulder pads, pants, and jersey! I called Stephen and asked him if he wanted me to buy it. He answered me like I was crazy for asking! So, now our evenings consist of lots of "down, set, hut"!

THE CIRCUS!!!!

2008-09-22T16:07:00.010-05:00

The Circus was in town a couple of weeks ago and we HAD to go, of course!!! Now, last year we went to the circus in Augusta. I'll be honest... it wasn't that great. Ringling Brothers has different color tours and the smallest one is the one was saw last year. Maddox wasn't into it that much and we ended up leaving at intermission. Well.... this year was MUCH different! It was awesome.... elephants, white tigers, wiener dogs, and much more! We went with the Ainsworths; and Lucy and Mary Gaston Blair. Maddox had the best time. Thanks, Carrie, for getting the tickets!

THE TIGERS and their brave tamer that was a woman!!!

After the show we tried to get a picture of all three. Alexa Kate didn't want to take part and notice Mary Gaston's outfit accessorized with sno cone!

Maddox actually shared his sno cone with AK!

The elephants... do you see the woman riding on left one!?!

Lucy and Mary Gaston

Maddox and Boots

2008-09-11T22:05:00.008-05:00

I had so many great pictures of Maddox and Boots (Elizabeth) that I decided to create a whole post dedicated to them.

This is Elizabeth Buckler (aka.. Boots/Bootsie..... and yes... named after Dora's monkey Boots)

me, boots, & britt

The Buckler Invasion

2008-09-11T15:49:00.010-05:00

Well... not exactly, but that's what we called it! As you know, the Buckler clan was our "family" in Augusta. It has been very hard (for the children included) being so far from them. Over Labor Day Weekend, they came to MS to visit us!!!!!! Thank you Britt and Brad for weathering the "storm" of traveling with a 3 year old and 8 month old for 8 hours!!!!! We loved every minute of you being here and can't wait for our trip in December!

Eating donuts and getting a sugar high for the day!

Sneaking a kiss!

Stealing a hug!

Precious friends!

The fight (for old times sake)!

The make-up kiss!

Funny Kid

2008-09-11T15:47:00.003-05:00

I went to get Maddox up from his nap the other day and this is how I found him. Yes... he slept with a pair of "big boy" Diego underwear around his neck!

We're Going on a Deer Hunt!

2008-08-25T14:13:00.005-05:00

Stephen, Maddox, Mike, & Alexa Kate took off for the "hunting land" on Saturday morning. They were going to ride in the golf cart and "look" for some deer.

dressed for the occasion..... boots and all!

First Day at Trinity Pre-School

2008-08-25T14:11:00.005-05:00

Friday, August 23rd was Maddox's first day at Trinity Pre-School! He had a great day and did great when I dropped him off. It's a small world... he ended up getting a friend of mine, Lauren Lester, for his teacher! I'm excited about a great year for him!

This picture looks like a mugshot...... such a boy!

Visitors from Augusta

2008-08-25T14:04:00.013-05:00

On Wednesday, Maddox and I drove to Hattiesburg to pick up my dear friend, Elizabeth Gregg, and her two girls. Elizabeth and I became friends while we lived in Augusta. Her husband, Neal (from Hattiesburg), is an orthopedic resident at MCG. They have two little girls: Addie Dayne (20 months) & McKay (10 weeks).... and yes... you read that correctly!!! When Neal finishes residency they are moving back to Hattiesburg! Yeah for 1 1/2 hour drive instead of an 8 hour drive!!!!!!

Maddox and Addie Dayne had so much fun together. I was interested to see if they would remember each other or how they would act since it has been 3 months since they've seen each other. The first time they saw each they went crazy screaming! It was so cute! We can't wait to have them closer to us!

maddox was in love baby McKay!

feeding the deer in our backyard

addie dayne LOVED it!

there once was a day where we could get a picture made of just us.... not so much anymore!

Playing with Alex

2008-08-15T12:14:00.004-05:00

Suzanne (Stephen's sister) & Alex came over this week for a quick playtime and lunch. Alex LOVES Maddox and it is precious!

Fun Times with Alexa Kate

2008-08-15T11:56:00.007-05:00

This week little Sanders (our new neighbor) had to get tubes in his ears so Maddox and I took Alexa Kate to school. On Thurday night, Mike & Carrie went to a dinner party to we kept AK & Sanders for them. We got some great pictures this week of AK & Maddox having a good time!

She just wanted to put her around him!`1

She is so funny!!

On another note.... Elizabeth, Addie Dayne, & McKay Gregg are coming to visit us next week!!!!!!!!!!! Can you tell I'm excited?!? We haven't seen them since we left Augusta in June so I'm thrilled! Can't wait to post some pictures from that trip! HMMMM.... Buckler's.... you're next!!!!

Natural Science Museum

2008-08-05T17:20:00.008-05:00

Dawn, Sharea, & I took the kids to the Mississippi Natural Science Museum to see the dinosaur exhibit! Maddox was a little unsure at first, but then he LOVED it.

We had to make Stephen proud!

Jett & Maddox

WOW!!!!

Geyser Falls

2008-08-05T17:05:00.006-05:00

For those of you who frequent our blog you know that Maddox's best friend (sometimes called his "sister") in Augusta was a little girl (Alli) that was 11 months older than him. We feel that God has not replaced Alli, but simply filled a void for Maddox. We have been blessed to move in next door to a family with a little girl that is 9 months older than Maddox. Their names are the Ainsworths (Mike, Carrie, Alexa Kate, & Sanders). Alexa Kate and Maddox play so well together and we have already had some really good times!

Last Thursday, Carrie invited Maddox and I to go the Geyser Falls with some friends from their church. We were also joined by Lucy and Mary Gaston Blair. Although Maddox was having one of "his days" it was a lot of fun.... that place is Awesome!!!!!!

Maddox & Alexa Kate going down the slide

Maddox & Alexa Kate

Maddox, Mary Gaston, & Alexa Kate

Candids

2008-08-05T16:00:00.005-05:00

Just a few candids of Maddox!

trying out daddy's shoes

Dinner with the Grubbs Family

2008-08-05T15:56:00.003-05:00

We went to The Cock of the Walk with Clay, Dottie, Clayton, and Stewart Grubbs. The boys wanted to feed the ducks and I attempted to get some pictures, but wasn't very successful.

Clayton and Maddox (Stewart wasn't interested in getting his picture made!)

OH NO HE DIDN'T.... OH YES HE DID!!!!

2008-08-05T15:47:00.007-05:00

Trip to Target for Sharpie marker: $20.00

Sharpie Marker: $4.00

Your son painting himself and the counter top with that Sharpie: PRICELESS

Yes... I had to step out of the kitchen for a minute while Maddox finished his breakfast. I heard him say, "Mommy, come here". It was a very excited voice like he had something to show me. Boy... did he ever!!! When I gotthere this is what I found. I only got pictures of him and not my island counter top (which is stained wood by the way) because I stood there and panicked!

Maddox & Maddie

2008-08-05T15:43:00.005-05:00

We were having a lazy day at home and Maddie kept wanting to snuggle with Maddox. This is such a rare occasion so I made sure to document it!

Sweet, slobbery dog kisses!

Maddox as Picasso

2008-08-05T15:40:00.002-05:00

Maddox's first fingerpainting masterpiece!

The more colors the better!!!

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-06T11:32:00.011-05:00

Stephen & Suzanne with their grandmothers GG (Greer) & Mimi (Bush)

Alex driving Maddox on the Gator

BB & her grandkids!

GG with her great-grands!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, 2008!!!!

We started our morning with a parade in my mom's neighborhood. Then we headed to Becky & Steve's for fun in the sun and some good food!

Visiting with Maw-Maw

2008-07-06T11:29:00.003-05:00

My Maw-Maw (my dad's mother) came to town for a couple of weeks to visit!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!

2008-07-06T11:26:00.002-05:00

On June 28th, my mom celebrated her 59th birthday! Happy Birthday to you!!!!

SWEET FACES

2008-07-06T11:24:00.003-05:00

MCG Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Graduation Dinner

2008-06-27T22:46:00.011-05:00

On June 12th, the MCG Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department hosted Stephen's graduation dinner.

What an awesome night! To hear all the wonderful things said about Stephen confirmed my faith in him as a person and a physician. I will not go into detail on this blog because his super modest self would kill me, but I will say that I am so proud of him! He has worked so hard for the past 9 years to achieve his dream. To sum it up, his Program Director said "Madison, Mississippi is very lucky to be getting Stephen.". I second that! CONGRATULATIONS HONEY!!!!!!

Stephen receiving his graduation chair from Dr. Ferguson, Program Director

Stephen's second family!!!! L to R: Daniel (1st year), Martin (3rd year), Stephen, Chung (intern), Kyle (2nd year), & Leana (intern). not pictured: Joe (intern)

Stephen's second Mamas! L to R: Nancy, Julie, Stephen, Selenda, Soo, & Susan

Dr. Mark Stevens (Chairman), Dr. Tom Osborne (part-time attending), & Dr. Solon Kao (attending)

Stephen and Chung making Dr. Getter (attending) feel short!

One more meeting of the minds!

My mom and Stephen's parents came into town to join us for the celebration!

End of the Year Pool Party

2008-06-27T22:24:00.012-05:00

On June 8th, our friends Ashley & Grant, hosted the Auxiliary end of the year pool party!

One, Two, Three........

Jumping in with Daddy!

Not a happy camper!!!!!

Me, Ashley, & Britt

Row, Row, Row Your Boat! And of course, Alli is the paddler!

BEST FRIENDS!!!!

Ring Around The Rosie......

"AT"shes, "AT"shes We All Fall Down!

Our Last Supper Club

2008-06-27T22:17:00.005-05:00

For those of you who frequent our blog you know how much we LOVE supper club. These are scenes from our last night together. With graduation dinners and call schedules, not everyone could join us this night..... we missed you Doug, Melissa, Rich, and the Ansleys!

THE GUYS

Brad, Jason, Stephen, Tal & Grant

THE GIRLS

Ashley, Britt, me, Sue Anne, Jennifer & Leah

THE CREW

The Bucklers, Greers, Wilkins, Bells & Lewis'

MCG School of Dentistry Graduation Dinner

2008-06-27T17:52:00.003-05:00

On June 4th the MCG School of Dentistry hosted their annual graduation dinner. This night honors all graduates of dental residencies.

Stephen receiving his certificate from the dental school.

Back to Augusta

2008-06-27T17:43:00.003-05:00

For the few of you that read this, I know you'll think I'm crazy. I'm putting the dates in a next few posts because this blog serves as our family journal. I want to be able to look back in 10 years and see all that we did in such a short period of time when were "young"..... we will think of ourselves as crazy!

On June 1st we arrived back in Augusta from the beach to a house with only a sofa, mattress & box spring, a TV on a moving box, & Maddox's blow up bed. Thankfully we had our beach chairs so we could concoct some sort of dining furniture!

Yes... those are two moving boxes as our table accompanied by our beach chairs! The best is... we lived like this for two weeks and had company come stay!

Beach Trip 2008 (in pictures)

2008-06-03T14:13:00.019-05:00

We had a great time at the beach with my family! I won't bombard you with the 9 thousand pictures I took so I just posted a few of my favorites!

Note: feet in sand WITHOUT shoes. For those of you that don't know Maddox.... this is a huge deal. He doesn't like sand!!!

Gram, Rett and Maddox

Chilling in the pool with Daddy, Brad, & Rett

Cool Dude!

Sweet Footprints

Rett being silly!

Maddox, me, Olivia, Rett, Katie, & Brady

"Crabby" Hunting!

Maddox, Rett, Olivia, & Brady

Our sweet boy!

Move To Mississippi

2008-06-03T13:56:00.008-05:00

After 5 years of being away we have finally made our move back to Mississippi!

Steve and Becky came to Augusta on Monday the 19th to help us get loaded up and make the move. We had 2 LARGE trailers and 1 LARGE truck so we could not have done it without their help. Thank you so much!

We bought a house in Cypress Lake in Madison and LOVE it!!!!! I didn't get any pictures of the unload or the inside of the house with our stuff, but here is a picture of it when we put the contract on it in March. It's the nicest house Stephen and I have ever lived in together! We finally got our "grown-up house"!

Here are some pictures of the loading!

Steve loading one of two trailers!!!

We put all of Maddox's yard toys in the back of Steve's truck because it didn't matter if they got wet. All we needed was a rocker and Granny on top and we would have officially been the Clampets!!!!!!

Maddox and his Grin!

Lots Going On!!!!!

2008-06-03T13:25:00.004-05:00

We have been MIA from the blogging world for a month now! YIKES! It is not because there is a lack of things to blog on it's because there has been too much going on to stop and blog! I am going to attempt to blog in chronological order.

***Warning: Several Posts****

On April 21st two very big prayers were answered for us. We got a contract on our house and we found out we were pregnant with Baby #2. We were overjoyed, but I had a feeling like all of this was too good to be true. These were two HUGE things that Lord blessed us with and I just couldn't get over it. Being a Christian, I know that there really is no such thing, but I couldn't help feeling that way. I was having major pregnancy symptoms and already taking Zofran and Nexium. I blew up like a giant balloon in 2 short weeks and already was uncomfortable in my regular clothes. I was only 4 weeks along at this point.

I had already started packing our house a couple of weeks before so I turned it up a notch and really got to packing. We were going to close on May 21st. Let me back track by saying we also found a house in Madison and were closing on it on May 22nd. We were having a great time packing up, spending lots of time with friends, and enjoying life. Mother's Day weekend rolled around and my sweet friend Britt had given me a gift certificate for a half a day at the spa and she would join me. We did that on Saturday. That night Stephen and I were watching TV and I told him that I felt like something wasn't right with this baby. On Mother's Day I told the say thing to Britt. My first ultrasound and doctors appointment was scheduled for Wednesday so thankfully I wasn't having to wait too long.

Wednesday rolls around and it's time for my ultrasound. I should be 6 weeks and 6 days at this point. When the tech does the ultrasound she begins questioning my timing. She says I am measuring 5 weeks with a sack but nothing in it (which is normal at only 5 weeks). I knew right then that I had miscarried because I knew EXACTLY how far along I should have been. I asked her is that what that meant and she said not always. Well... she was just being nice. I then went to see my OB and she confirmed that I had miscarried and we scheduled my D&C for Friday.

We were heartbroken, but it's amazing to me how God works. I never had any doubts while pregnant with Maddox, but I never felt right about this pregnancy. As hard as it was, I was almost prepared for the bad news. What also amazes me is God's timing. There is a season for everything and one of those is mourning. I did my mourning between Wednesday and Friday and by Friday night I had to get back to packing. I had so much to distract me that I really didn't have time to sit around and be sad. Even though this was hard for us, the situation could have been a lot worse and we're thankful for how things did happen. We are now praying that I can have another successful pregnancy and another sweet child like Maddox.

Now with the fun stuff!! While were packing Maddox found Stephen's bike under the house and became obsessed with it. Stephen had to take packing breaks to ride Maddox up and down the street. Please don't call DFACS on us (no helmet and riding on the middle bar)!

GYN Cancer Support Group Wine Tasting

2008-04-21T10:08:00.006-05:00

Saturday night our supper club (minus a few) went to the GYN Cancer Support Group Fundraiser. It was a wine tasting and sit down dinner. It was fun for us all to get dressed up and actually go out on the town. Needless to say.... much laughing took place and fun was had by all!

To give you a little background on our supper club: It all began in October of 2004 (we moved to Augusta June 2004). I signed up for a supper club through the MCG Housestaff Auxiliary (a support group for students, residents, and fellows wives). We got randomly placed in a supper cub and we met for the first time in October. It began with 6 couples. Over time people have moved and we've added new people, but there are four couples that are the original group: the Bells, Bucklers, Ansleys, and us. Out of the these four, three of us are moving on to the next phase of our lives in a month. We have had dinner together every month for 3.5 years now. It has become part of our monthly schedule... how different it will be not seeing these people every month. We have made many, many memories together and held each others hands through deaths, births, and our husbands crazy schedules. To say that these people are "friends" is an understatement... they are our "Augusta family".

The Bucklers and Greers taking a "prom picture". At one point the kids wanted to get in the picture with us (I didn't get this one). We said we probably weren't the first couple to have prom pictures made with our children!

We actually got a picture together!!!!!

Caterpillar

2008-04-21T10:01:00.005-05:00

Maddox had is first experience with a caterpillar. I kept telling him it was just like The Very Hungry Caterpillar in his book, but he only wanted to watch from a distance (3 inches away)! He wasn't real sure about it's fuzzy body.

Maybe I'll pick it up..... Maybe not!!!!

First Bubble Bath

2008-04-21T09:46:00.004-05:00

As I have said before... I have forfeited my Mother Of The Year Award from Maddox so many times in just 2 short years that I decided I would have to try again with the subsequent Greer children. With all of that being said... Maddox took his FIRST (so sad) bubble bath! He wasn't real sure about it at first, but as you can see from the expression on his face he had a blast!

First Date

2008-04-21T09:41:00.003-05:00

Alli and Maddox went on their first date in the Jeep. Maddox was such a gentleman and drove... very cautiously I might add!

(they were sweet enough to let baby Elizabeth go along also)

Adding a little SPICE to life!

2008-04-21T09:36:00.003-05:00

Last week I was on a business call and Maddox came in trying to scrape something out of his mouth. When I got close to him I smelled a really strong spice smell. He was fine and went on about his business. When I got off the phone I went to go check on him. As I walked into the den I was taken over by the same spice smell. About that time I look over and this is what I see.....

Yes... that is an empty tupperware containter that used to house the pile of spice for shimp boiling. And.. yes... it is dumped on my carpet!!!!!

Wild Hair at the Park

2008-04-21T09:28:00.005-05:00

Since the weather has finally decided to stay beautiful, most of our afternoons are spent at the park. When Maddox goes down the slide he gets so much static in his hair it stand straight up. Maddox... I am so sorry that you got your mommy's hair!!!!

Christ the Lord is Risen today....

2008-03-29T16:07:00.003-05:00

HALLELUJAH!!!

HAPPY EASTER 2008!!!!