Sunday, March 12, 2006

Pinestraw at the Carter Center

Daddy and Simon had a boys morning out today. We rode our bike (and bike carrier) to the Highland Bakery for some breakfast (bagel sandwich for Daddy and Chunky Tropical Fruit with Cheerios on the side for Simon). On our way back, we stopped by the Carter Center lawn and pond to spead a few quiet minues. They had just laid down fresh pinestraw so Simon got to play around with them for a while. Although not pictured, we also got to see some Canadian Geese.

Simon mainly just picked it up and moved it around. Thankfully, he didn't try and eat it like everything else he touches. Posted by Picasa

Playing in Pinestraw Posted by Picasa

Oh! Pinestraw in my diaper feels... prickly. Posted by Picasa

I Like Pinestraw Daddy! Posted by Picasa

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Simon's First Birthday

Simon celebrated his first birthday party with his little friend Ethan, who was born on the same day... 30 minutes later. Even more interesting is that Stacy and Ethan's mom Dawn were both due the same day... and each delivered 10 days early... 30 minutes apart.

Dawn's dad is a championship BBQ cook who wins state-level competitions all the time. He has a NASCAR size trailer with a custom mobile kitchen installed. We managed to convince him to cook his award-winning ribs for the birthday celebration and he agreed. DAMN... they were good!

The boys played and had a great time. Simon ate gingerly on his cake while Ethan ripped into his with vigor.

Opening birthday gifts Posted by Picasa

I like my Pooh card Posted by Picasa

Ooooo. This is fun. Posted by Picasa

Simon Smile Posted by Picasa

Hugging his Alligator Posted by Picasa

Opening gifts Posted by Picasa

Opening gifts Posted by Picasa

Simon likes the ribbons more than the toys Posted by Picasa

Musical Car Posted by Picasa

Getting up close and personal with the card Posted by Picasa

What does this card say?  Posted by Picasa

Simon and Daddy open a card Posted by Picasa

He's in the bag! Posted by Picasa

1 Year Old Fun Posted by Picasa

The cake Posted by Picasa

Heidi Laughing Posted by Picasa

Simon and Daddy Posted by Picasa

Brees Family Posted by Picasa

The Birthday Boys Posted by Picasa

Happy First Birthday Posted by Picasa

I wonder what this white and blue stuff is? Posted by Picasa