Happy Birthday Great Grandaddy Wettermark!

We had planned to be in Mobile today for a surprise 90th birthday party for Great Grandaddy Wettermark. Unfortunately, Little Philip came down with a high fever on Thursday that became an ear infection this morning. We were sad to miss the party! After our first dose of antibiotic and some Motrin, Little Philip's fever came down enough for him to crack a little smile and to send this happy birthday wish.

Playtime and Bathtime

Saturday was absolutely gorgeous and the warm weather was a welcome surprise after a bleary and very chilly week. With the sun shining, we took to the front yard to see how many clumps of grass Little Philip could cram into his mouth. We're good parents like that. To be sure that chiggers didn't come to bed with him, we let him splash around in the kitchen sink for his bath. And since the last bath picture we sent out showed a nice bottle of Dawn and so many friends thought we bathed our baby in dishsoap, I was sure to leave out our baby wash of choice, Gerber Grins and Giggles, Oatmeal scent.

When acorn squash attacks

Like Father Like Son

Mamie Moss gave us some old pictures of Big Philip as a child. In one picture it looks like he is about 8 months old, just about the age Little Philip is about to be. Can you tell which Philip is which?

Monday night fun

Lil Philip and I had our usual Monday night party. Tonight we played on the floor, took a bath, and worked on our speaking skills (we are not really babbling yet).

Race Finish for Ellen, Elizabeth and me

Here is the official finish-line photo from the Mercedes Marathon. The pic is small because it is too expensive to buy. Yes, it was as cold as it looks. I pulled my head-band off just before I got to the finish line since it was soaked.


Also included are picture of Elizabeth and Ellen who both ran well. You can check the results at http://www.mercedesmarathon.com

Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss

On Saturday we had about 10 people over to watch the Miss State/Ole Miss basketball game. Some of Renie's co-workers, church friends (most of whom were MSU alums), and some family members all piled into our den. I made Rotel and smoked sausage and Renie served fresh fruit. Lil Philip had a lot of fun playing with Sadie.
(I can't get the pictures to post right now- I will try again tomorrow)