tubes?

So Luke has his 4th ear infection. He had 3 in two months, took a month off and now has another one. Basically if his nose is running, he's gonna get one... so the doctor is recommending I see an ENT to discuss tubes. Since these ear infections are in the "healthier months" she is very concerned about what the colder months will be like for us.
I've heard they are expensive and of course it is surgery so I want to do my reasearch. Past those two things I hear very positive stuff. My pediatrician recommended Dr. Mowery, but I'd love to hear your stories (good or bad) and see if you have recommendations for an ENT.
Oh, and did I say I'm sleep deprived? which may factor into my decision for tubes... :)

celebrating grandmother

My grandmother will turn 83 on Wednesday. All 38 of us got together to celebrate on Saturday!

couldn't wait to share...

Matt & KK have a baby on the way! The boys will have a cousin and I'll be an aunt in January... We're so excited!

his new love...

Luke loves to be on his feet. Jacob's getting a good dose of learning to share these days becuase Luke is into everything he does- his train table, his cars, his piano, his play doh. I'm sure that will never end.


And here is a video of their debut performance together...

the scoot

Luke came up with his own version of crawling...

and excuse my baby voice... it's so loud next to the camera!

9 months

brother Jacob at 9 months

Luke is 9 months... at his check-up today he weighed 18 lbs and was 28 inches (compared to Jacob who was 19 lbs, 7oz and 28 in).

Luke is trying to crawl, says "dada" and "mama", loves to stand up, loves eating table food, just got both of his top teeth (finally, thank you), oh, and LOVES for his momma to hold him. He is still giving great smiles!

community group

We are so thankful for our community of friends in Nashville. We have had the privilege of leading 2 community groups through our church and have been so blessed by our friends. Here are a few pictures from our recent pool party get together.

Rachel & Libby, Lindsey & Luke, Rachel, Julie
Hudson & Brandon, Jacob (not wanting to take a picture) & Michael, Boone & Brent
Boone, Jacob, Bella & Hudson

pool days

4th of July

We had a great 4th. First the boys both took a 3 hour nap, so for once I got a nap and Michael slept 2 hours (I guess he needed some rest)!! After that we headed to the Gardner's house for a cookout, then got up the courage to take both boys to see fireworks at Belle Meade Country Club with the Hodges. They did great! Luke was mesmerized and Jacob enjoyed it as long as I was holding him in my lap and covering his ears. Once they were done, Jacob said "let's do it again." We'll have to wait another year, honey.

Witt, Lauren, Molly, Jennie, Lindsey, Lauren, Misty, Allison, Austin Charlie & Jacob

Luke sacked out after keeping him up until 9:30!! He loves to hold onto his carseat...