It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of milk...it's summertime!

Well, I'm no Kenny Chesney, but that's such a fitting line for our summer.

Granted, substituting milk for wine was quite the stretch, but it's been nothing but smiles and kisses for everyone from Jack. That's right, it's Jack. This kid is growing at exponential rates and went from crawling to running in no time, so Baby-J doesn't quite have the same ring anymore. We're pretty sure your thinking that this post will be action packed, crazy stories, and everything in between. Well, bad news.......we've been pretty chill! We've done stuff, but nothing over the top, yet!

Everything with Mommy and Daddy are great. Brad hasn't been shooting weddings quite as much this Spring, but he's buying more camera gear. He's got a few weddings lined up for the end of the year and 2010. Patsy's been trying to keep track of Jack & Daddy, but as you can guess it's quite the task.

Now Jack! Here's a run down:
1) Jack's getting really big, has tons of teeth, and is speed-walking like a mad man!
2) Jack's friend, Thomas, celebrated his first birthday in May!!! Tons of kids in attendance for the big occasion.
3) We took Jack to the Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh in June, which he seemed to really enjoy.
4) Favorite breakfast food = Sweet 16 Donuts. We call it the, "Donut Coma," because Jack get's this really drugged look on his face as he packs his mouth full of the small donuts and they soak up every ounce of moisture in his mouth. Quite funny!
5) Jack made his way to Kiawah Island with Mommy and Daddy in mid-June. Brad had the fortunate opportunity to shoot with photographer, Tamara Lackey, for a huge wedding on the island. Basically, Daddy worked while Mommy and Jack played on the beach. This was Brad's 2nd shoot with Tamara this year and had a blast.
6) Jack spent time with Granny Karen in Thomas' pool.
7) Jack experienced his first 4th of July parade in Apex, NC which is know as the "Peak of Good Living."
8) Jack got tired of sharing the couch with Mommy and Daddy, so he spent his allowance on a really cool green chair w/ matching hat.
9) Jack also got a visit from his cousin, Jessica, from AZ.
10) Daddy spent his 31st Birthday with Mommy & Jack at Outback and then it was Jack's 1st time playing in the rain to work off those calories.

And, for any of you who say, "Oh, Jack's always smiling," or, "Jack seems like the happiest baby!" Well, this is what we've experienced since April 28th, Toddler-hood...


So, what's next? We've got some trips to the beach scheduled, plenty of trips to the pool, and then we start prepping for cold weather, football and trips to the mountains. Hope everyone's having a great summer! -P, B, & J