Sock Monkey Party: Smash Cake

We had a great sock monkey 1st birthday party for our little man this past Sunday. I saw another blogger's birthday post that they divided into three parts, and once I started taking a look at the nearly 300 pictures that were taken I realized why that was a good idea.........so I am going to divide the party stuff into the smash cake, decorations/food, and people. Here goes the smash cake.......Mattox was pretty funny with his cake. Everyone predicted he was going to plow into the cake and eat it up......however he very meticulously picked the brown balls of icing off from around the edge of the cake. Eventually he started spitting them out.......then pounded on the cake like a drum, and when he got into the white soft icing he was not very happy about it being on his hands.

"What in the world is this thing?""Can I touch it?"

Hmmmmmm I think I'll have a taste!
"Not too shabby!"

"I'll go for another!"

Once he realized the hat was there, he decided it was time for it to go........but I am proud he let it hang around for a few minutes!

Things are getting messy...........

He finally ripped into one side of the cake pretty well...........and when he started getting aggravated with it and I took it away, he grabbed both sides and pulled it back like "Mama I wasn't done with that!"

All in all it was a very entertaining time!

Happy 1st Birthday Mattox!

Happy 1st Birthday precious little boy! You are always on the move these days! You keep us on our toes and make every single day fun! You are the sweetest, cutest, funniest little boy around. Your smile is contagious. I can hardly believe it has been a YEAR since you came in this world.......yet at the same time I cannot imagine what life was like before you. Hope you have a wonderful day! We cannot wait to celebrate at your first ever birthday party this weekend.

First Birthday Countdown!

Only 5 more days until our Little Man is ONE!! Sock monkey celebration time! YAY!!

HOPPY EASTER

HAPPY EASTER to all of our PEEPS!

Where did seven months go??

My how time flies! Our "little man" is now seven months old and weighs 24 pounds! He is a sweetheart! When he smiles, it lights up a room. He loves being outside, riding on the golfcart, and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He is sitting up all by himself and trying to figure out the crawling thing. He gets very frustrated! His babysitter said he is the STRONGEST baby she has ever kept over the years. He loves his oatmeal cereal and our new little treat, baby mum-mums. We have tried a couple babyfoods, sweet potatoes and carrots. He is babbling a good bit these days, and gets a "da-da" in there every now and then. He loves his Sissy to pieces, and everything she does is hilarious. He is sleeping through the night, usually from about 8:30 or 9 until about 5 or 5:30. He takes two or three small naps during the day. He has been teething forever, and is still trying to get his bottom front teeth in. He is wearing 12month clothes! He is ALL BOY! Everytime he gets around his 2month old cousin little Miss Kennedy, he grabs her by her bow! There is never a dull moment with him around! We are so blessed!
MeRrY ChRiStMaS!

Baby Boy Mattox

WOW! 9 lbs and 9oz.........Mattox arrived at 7:15pm on May 10th. I went in at 6am to be induced a week early since they thought he may be "a little big"........YEAH! Ended up having a c-section since I never dilated past 7, my contractions were "wimpy", and Dr. Rogers said he seemed to be "stuck".

Big Sister Madeline was so patient all day!

Daddy was quite the trooper! He braved the c-section and did not pass out! LOL I told him we are closer than ever now since he has seen my insides, which I haven't even seen myself, haha Sorry to gross you out!

Such a sweetie pie! Love at first sight definitely!

Papa says he's a fine boy! He puts the ox in Mattox, huh Papa?

"Nana" Nancy is so proud!

Uncle Tommy with his new nephew!

Aunt Candice says he's so cute! Can't wait to have our little cousin Kennedy Grace to play with!

So sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sister love!

Back the next day for another visit! Madeline just held Mattox and stared at him! She is the best big sis!

Before being induced.............hmmmmmmmm.......so this is what a 9.9lb baby looks like in my tummy!

WE LOVE MATTOX!

Baby Shower and random stuff

Warning! Lots of pictures! These are some pictures from my baby shower this past Sunday afternoon at my friend Lacy's house. Mr. Mattox got lots of great stuff, and we had some yummy food and good times.

The awesome hostesses...........Lacy, Kim, Jamie, and Beth! So sad that Krystal couldn't make it!

It was a gorgeous afternoon outside! I wish this weather would stick around through August!!

Madeline, Ash, and Malaree had a great time being the helpers. The little sis helped to keep track of the gifts.

Checking out some cute onesies!

These are the onesies Mattox received at the shower! SOOOO stinkin cute! The little polo ones from "NANA" Nancy were SO Matt!

Some of the stuff once we got it home..........lots of diapers, wipes, bath stuff, towels, books, our pack n play, diaper genie, monitor, floor gym, and an adorable bunny pillow from Heidi!

Here's a shot of Matt's project............putting shelves on each side of the "baby" closet. I am LOVING these! This is baby central, with all of our diapers, wipes, bath stuff, toys, etc. etc.

A few of the things we have gotten:

Fisher Price Floor Activity Gym from Pam, Kristi, and Gwenda

Our stroller/carseat combo Chicco Discovery was from Matt's Aunt Faye/Uncle Woody, Aunt Joan, Kathy/Darryl, Beth/Robert, Uncle Ralph/Aunt Ellen, Uncle Albert. He'll be riding in style!

Leapfrog Learning Frog from Matt's Cousin David and his girlfriend. So cute!

Our pack n play from Debra, Donna, and Aunt Gin...........LOVE IT! Graco in Hamilton pattern.

Matt and I got the jumperoo..........Fisher Price Precious Planet.........we searched for this one all over and found it in Jacksonville. I know he is gonna have a blast in this!

Our bouncy seat from Granny Laine.........made by Bright Starts........feels so cozy I wouldn't mind taking a nap in it myself!

CAN'T WAIT TO MEET MATTOX!! ONLY 5 MORE WEEKS!