Roe !!

Fannie Bradley had a dinner date with one of her boyfriends and future suitors, Master Roe Williams, tonight so all of the parents thought they should tag along.

They met up at Ribs, etc.

It was love at first sight!

Roe showed FB what she has to look forward to in the next couple of months: Sweet Potatoes and cereal!

Such a charmer, Look at that smile!

Roe was still hungry so he went in for some dessert....

the nineteenth

On her three month birthday, Fannie Bradley was a lady who lunches at the Neiman Marcus Cafe with her Mommy and Aunt Polly, dressed in Lilly Pullitzer, Mandarin Orange Souffle was enjoyed by all!

Monthly post to follow later this evening!

The 6 B's

A typical night in the life of Fannie Bradley

Bob

Bath

Bottle

Burp

Butch & Ball?

This would actually take the "B" count up to 8 but since this was so uncharacteristic of Butch, we will leave the "B" count at 6. The night we were taking these pictures, I had let Butch in from the backyard and put him in his kennel. John found him like this, I hadn't even noticed that he snuck it in! Balls aren't allowed in the house and Butch doesn't usually even like the balls, that is Sundance's job. This is funny to us, thus the reason it had to be included!

Book

turning the pages with her feet!

Bed/Bassinet

Sweet Dreams!

Hands Off!

My Health Care!

Grandmommy and her friend Sharon at the town hall meeting at Centennial Olympic Park yesterday.

It's Friday Night...

and I feel all right!

Fannie Bradley being entertained by her Aunt Polly

Kyle and Polly with their Babies!

Lula Belle is one week younger than FB!

Lula Belle loving on Fannie B

....a close up of the puppy love

Best Seat in the House!

Fannie took a nap while the adults enjoyed a steak dinner and some vino!

Every puppy needs their own boat and tote bag! So cute.

A perfect Friday night!

Thanks Fowlers!

Favorite Photo Friday

Uncle Saj, Aunt Courtney and Fannie Bradley

Our house

August 9, 2009

The New Yorkers, who moved to Washington, DC in July, came to Atlanta last weekend for Katherine's 40th Birthday and to see their niece for the second time. They hadn't seen Fannie Bradley since the end of May and I think it is safe to say that they fell in love all over again!

May 23, 2009

We are looking forward to taking Fannie Bradley to Washington this fall for a visit!

Built for Two ?

YES....if your name is Fannie and Daddy !!!

Well, I held out for 11 weeks and 6 days....I was trying my hardest not to buy one of these contraptions. The main drawback being space, or lack thereof! But she actually likes it, especially the flower that flashes and makes music. I guess the exersaucer will be next, huh? Should have just bought it while I was there, would have saved a trip!

Favorite Photo Friday

Kyle and John

UGA vs. South Carolina

September 10, 2005

In honor of the football season that is fast approaching.....

Yesterday, our mailman rang the door bell and sometimes he does that and just leaves the mail (and package) at the front door but this time I noticed he was not walking back down the stairs to his truck. So I opened the door and with a smile on his face he announced, "football tickets." Poor man had a long day in Meadowbrook going door to door!

I am really looking forward to football season this year. I only attended one game in Athens last year due to a) mock-tails aren't that tasty and b) being prego because morning sickness + tailgating in 90 degree heat = legal torture

So this season I am ready to hit North Campus and for us to take our best creation yet, Miss Fannie Bradley. We have been working on her game day wardrobe and you won't be dissapointed. I can't wait for her to step foot on her future college campus. I can't wait to show her the Phi Mu house. I can't wait for her to call the Dawgs for the first time in Sanford Stadium. This list could go on and on.....Glory, glory to old Georgia!

Breastfeeding

While I (at age 30 years) was breastfeeding my first born child (at age 11 weeks) this morning, I was watching my usual, The Today Show.

They featured a new doll that is on the market, Bebe Gloton. A breastfeeding doll. A BREASTFEEDING DOLL!!!!!!!!! Leave it to the crazy Spaniards to come up with something so utterly ridiculous. It made me physically sick. Can you imagine seeing a 5 year old playing with a baby attached to her non existent breast? Good thing we don't have any trips to Spain planned anytime soon.

I wonder if it comes with a nipple shield, hooter hider, tube of Lansinoh breast cream, Boppy, nursing bra, breast pads to soak up leakage and a glass of wine?? Just a couple of the breastfeeding necessities....I doubt it.

Did you know that August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month? I did not until a few days ago. Having a baby makes you much more aware of the world around you. I am still breastfeeding, though not exclusively, as I don't produce quite enough milk to get Fannie Bradley through all 24 hours! She gets breast milk all day and then formula at night, which I am convinced helped her start sleeping through the night before she was even a month old. Being a big baby and the narcolepsy genes from her Hinson side of the family probably helped too.

I am also a master of the breast pump, if I do say so myself. We bought the:

Medela Freestyle

And I absolutely love it. It is so small, easy and portable. Pumping has allowed other people, like the daddy most importantly and the grandmothers, to bond with the baby and to let me not be held a prisoner. I thought I was way ahead of the game and prepared because I bought the pump weeks before the baby was to arrive. Well, good plan expect that I didn't take it out of the box until about 3:00 am the second night we were home from the hospital when my milk came in with avengence and I acutually considered taking a butcher knife to the sacred food source. The pain rivaled labor and delivery. So the lesson learned is to take your breast pump out of the box, before the baby gets here, read the directions and CHARGE THE BATTERY!

I think that is all I have to say on this subject now that John is under his desk. I think he is the only male that reads the blog as I know that my dad and father-in-law do not! I tried to keep this as clean as possible so I aplogize to any other males out there who might be reading!

Day 79

And the Baby Bjorn has found its way out of the box for the first time!

Kyle: I want to try.

John: I don't know if I want to give her up.

Typical response from the Daddy. Melts the Mommy's heart.