Kentucky Trip

That's right, after FIVE years, Tyler, Price, and myself just returned from a wonderful and eventful trip to see the Kentucky folk. Believe me, we will not wait another FIVE years to do it again either. Price was a gem on both plane rides, so he's passed that test with "flying" colors.

Price and I arrived Wednesday afternoon in Nashville to meet Uncle Don for a wonderful drive back to Hoptown. After dinner with the entire Kentucky crew, I took the opportunity to catch up with Aunt Bev and Uncle Don, which was wonderful. The next day Price and I hung out with Bev and took Price for his first experience of Ferrell's hamburgers. HE LOVED IT!! He's definitely my baby. That night we drove to Fort Campbell and watched Elizabeth play the District softball championship against Christian County High (24th ranked in the NATION). UHA lost 5-0 and played them a good game...did I mention that Christian County was 24th ranked in the NATION!?! Price spent the evening laughing and playing with Layton, which was sight. Two of the goofiest people I know playing together, so you can only imagine.

Friday Tyler flew in, which took up most of the day, but Liz and I were still able to squeeze in eating at Roundie's with Uncle Don and a meal at Lake Barkley with Don and Bev. Layton sung at graduation so she missed the festivities.

Saturday Tyler, Price, and I chilled at the Kevin Atwood home with Tracie, Kevin and the girls. Price swam for the first time ever, which he loved. That evening we went to watch Layton ride. That girl can ride a horse my friends. She won first in youth poles AND barrels. Price got a little one-on-one time with Liz during the rodeo, and was enammored with all the horses.

Again Sunday we all kind of relaxed and enjoyed eachothers company. Price rode his first horse with Layton and took an adventure to an old tobacco barn behind the farm. We stopped off at my mom's best friends house to show off Price and catch up a little as well.

Needless to say, Price was spoiled and loved all week by everyone. Like it always happens, he was completely warmed up by the last night, but was pretty clingy most of the week. Considering how many new people he met, I think he did great, but I was really tired by the time we got home Monday afternoon.

Here are some pics of our trip:

Kentucky Trip

Bum Crawling!

Price made a monumental step this week as he began to crawl!! And, just like everything else he does, he's modified the traditional crawling technique to fit his lifestyle. I'll have to admit my son is slightly lazy, so dragging one leg behind him as he crawls did not surprise me. In fact, he's actually quite smart for keeping it where he does as it allows him to quickly drop back into a sitting position at any given time.

He's also big into dancing though I haven't yet caught it on tape. He'll stand at the ottoman and bend his knees back and forth when a catchy song comes on. Whether it be Phil Vassar or All American Rejects, he's a fan of anything with a catchy tune.

In other big news, Price is officially completely weaned!! As you will see from one picture where his teeth are shining VERY brightly, it's not a moment too soon for mommy. Price was a champ through the whole thing, never a set-back one. His awesome demeanor and laid back personality still surprise me for such a little baby boy.

Here are some new pics and videos of Price and a couple of the landscaping Tyler and I did a few weeks back (those are for Aub).

Early May 09