4th Grade

And we're off...

Today is the first day of 4th grade...I cant believe my baby is already in 4th grade.. It feels like just yesterday we were walking into Rylander Elem for the 1st time and now we are almost on our way out. Junior High School will be right around the corner and I honestly am not ready for that.

I have always been told to enjoy your children while they are young because they grow up way to fast. This is so incredibly true.. I can't believe Brycen is going to be 10 this year.. Look at those feet! They are huge, I can actually wear those tennis shoes.. Good thing is I no longer have to question if shoes I'm buying will fit, I can just try them on.

Bry - We have a big year ahead of us.. Rumor has it 4th grade is going to give us a run for our money.. However I am not the least bit worried.. You are such a good student and a quick learner. Thank you for being you and making it so easy to be your mom. We love you buddy!!

Hi ! My name is Jack & I have TWO teeth!!

Jack has been teething for what seems like the last 3 months...These two lil pearly whites broke ground about 2 weeks ago but they are finally showing enough to capture on film..

Hello Emerald Coast ! !

WOW- what a beautiful place. It's very hard to imagine that the same body of water that gives us this brown cruddy water and hard packed brown sand also has Beautiful Emerald Green waters and white sugar sand..

The entire Pate clan ventured down form their respective homes for a week long family vacation in Destin, FL. Charlie & Karen rented a house and it really was the perfect house for our group. Thank You so much for making this happen for all of us to share. After we all arrived you would have thought that we lived there with all the groceries/items we came with..

To say I was a little worried about driving 10 hours with a baby was an understatement.. But in usual fashion Jack was perfect, we really couldn't ask for a better traveler. Brycen is always great and after this road trip I don't really think our boy is one who will look for trouble or disobey the law.

We took the seas on the Bounty Hunter and had a fantastic trip. I am so glad we choose to take a private charter as it was worth every penny. We maxed out on Red Snappers and Brycen and I joined the small elite group of " Shark Catchers"! I think Bry was in fishing heaven..

We had been wacthing parasailers all week on the beach. After much convincing we were all scheduled to go up.. Jon was terrified, Brycen was hesitant only because Jon was. They very much have a " Monkey See, Monkey Do" relationship. However once up the lil monkey loved it and well the big monkey couldn't get back on the boat any faster..I'm glad we did it as a family and got to experience this together.

I love vacations. Vacations create memories & experiences that last a lifetime..

1/2 a Year Old...Really already?

We had our 6 month check up today and our boy is doing great.. I think the words the " Dr" used were "perfect".. Here are his stats

Weight : 17lbs & 8oz - 53% percentile

Height: 29 1/2 inches - 85% percentile

Head : 17 3/4 inches - don't remember percentile..

Anyways we got another round of vaccines today, lets all hope he behaves better then he did last time ...A new chapter has been opened for Jack today - FOOD..

Jackson- You are such a treat..You have been and continue to be such an easy baby. You make it easy and for that we are forever thankful. I can and do take you everywhere and you love it. You love your Big Brother, Sophie - your puppy & Sophie - your giraffe.. All three bring a huge gummy smile to your little face. The car makes you sleep and you take some of your best naps in your car seat/stroller/swing. What are we going to do when you no longer fit in these contraptions? Here is mama bragging... You are on a sweet 7 to 7 schedule. You wake up around 7am and play for a few minutes while I feed Sophie, brush my teeth and start the coffee pot. You continue to take at least 1 nap every 3 hours ranging anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. You spend your days talking,rolling around, making odd sounds, shoving anything and everything into your mouth and demanding to be fed at the appropriate times. Your last bottle is around 7pm and then you are off to dreamland.. We love you Roo..

Bry - You are such a great big brother. You have gotten so good at taking care of your little brother. I will admit it makes me a bit nervous when you take him upstairs by yourself because you have a hard time taking yourself up and down the stairs without falling..You currently still want to be a veterinarian which hopefully sticks around. You love the history channel and anything at all that has to do with animals/wild life/nature/fishing and of course your slew of cartoons..We can only hope that Jack follows in your footsteps. Keep up the great work Bry...Big Air hugs & kisses..

Pate-Clout-Llags 2

We had our annual trip with The Cloutiers & The Llagostera's to La Cantera in San Antonio.. We had such a great trip last year that we committed to an annual Memorial Day trip.. This happens to also be the 1st weekend we have been away from Jack since he was born. He was in great hands and I was 150% positive every single one of his needs and then some were being met. Its so nice to have such great friends to get away with. Memorial Day holds lots of good memories for us and we are looking forward to next year with the addition of the trips...

2 months down a lifetime to go...

Jack is officially 2 months old today and doing fantastic.. He is growing like a weed and once again our parental progress report shows were excelling with him.. Little chunk gained almost 3 lbs in the last month..

11lbs, 10oz

23 1/2 inches

His two month check up was on Friday.. It went great other then the mean lady that came in and stuck my baby with 4 different needles... Of course I cried.. I cant stand to see anyone inflict any kind of pain on either of my boys.. Mama Bear doesn't do well with that.. As soon as the mean lady was done, I picked up my baby and within seconds he was calm.. What can I say, this boy loves his mama...

You in Month 2..

You are still a pretty easy baby.. You love to be in anything that moves.. Within seconds of being in a car/stroller/shopping cart you are out..You are starting to sleep for longer periods at night and your Dad and I are super thankful.. You have the most beautiful smile, and I love sounding like a fool to make you do it.. Its no longer gas its truly a smile.. Your big brother is still thrilled to have you, he thinks you get your good looks and loud burps from him.. You love bath time.. Just like your momma you love to relax and soak in a big bath tub...You are a tad bit spoiled in the sense that you are the only person I know who gets warm towels to dry off with.. You can thank your Grammie for that.. PS... She may have a different name by the time you read this...As I type this you are currently passed out in your swing..  I love you Jackbob...

Happy Birthday Carter....

Baby Carter joined us today.. Michelle did fantastic and is recovering nicely... Carter is doing awesome and couldn't be any cuter..Michelle and Cory are adjusting well to having a kid with only two legs. They are going to be fantastic parents.. Congratulations my friend..I cant wait to love & spoil your lil monkey..

Carter Reid Ormsby

2/26/2011 @ 12:55pm

6lbs 3oz, 18 3/4 inches