Cookie Monster

Elmo is definitely Hampton's favorite Sesame Street character, but he is most like Cookie Monster! He has become obsessed with them, he calls out for them nonstop, and last week he literally threw a tantrum because we offered him pizza instead of a cookie. And watch out....if you are eating one in front of him, he will take it out of your hand and shove it directly into his mouth!

Hampton was shoving one cookie in his mouth while having another one at the ready!

Buckets of Fun

Hampton has a new fascination with his toy containers. He climbs into them and stays there happily, until he realizes he doesn't know how to get out! Graceful it is not, but it is quite funny!

Weekend Update

This weekend was packed with activity! It was the annual Baldwin County homebuilders' show, and Bo was busy representing MRCS during the 3-day event. Friday night, Bo and Bob went and shmoozed with the other BCHBA members while Randi, Tanner, and Hamp hung out and ordered pizza...yummy! On Saturday, Hampton had a playdate with his buddy Conner. They played hard, and Hampton napped until we headed to our get-together with Paul, Bob, and Randi that night. Sunday, Tanner had to work the nursery at church, so she and Hamp headed there while Bo was back at work. He got home just in time for us to head to a Super Bowl party with a bunch of friends, where Hampton was in the Valentine's Day spirit. At least, he sure did enjoy kissing and hugging Kinley, the little girl that was also there! We wish we'd gotten some pics, but trust us, it was quite the sight to see!

Hampton and Conner in deep discussion

Friday Photo

Grilling Out At Grandpa's

Hampton loves running around outside and he loves seeing his Grandpa, so we combined 2 fun things into one! We surprised Bo's dad with a late-afternoon visit, and we think he was happy to take a break from all the construction he's been doing. Hampton had fun playing with some of his toys that Grandpa keeps on hand, eating burgers, and learning to kick his ball. Once he got the hang of it, there was no stopping him!

soccer world cup, here we come!

fending off the tape measure

Where Hamp Gets His Hair

Everyone always asks where Hampton gets his red hair from. Especially since both Bo and Tanner have very dark hair! Well, here's the secret.....his Grandi! Tanner's mom and Bo's sister both have red hair, so it definitely runs in the family, even if you can't tell it from the two of us!

Picnic at the Park

On Saturday, the weather was amazing here.....it got up to 78! We decided we had to get out and enjoy it, so we headed to the park. We have a great park in Gulf Shores, but it's in the shade, so we decided to go to the one in Orange Beach, which is sunnier. We packed up a yummy lunch of BBQ and all the trimmings, grabbed some outdoor toys, and went on our way. Hampton had a blast swinging on the swings, sliding down the slide, and crawling under all the fun hidey-holes in the castles. He especially loved the tunnels! Once the park filled up, we took it as our cue to take a lunch break. Afterward, we strolled down to the intracoastal and out on the pier. Hampton must have had fun, because he was asleep within 5 minutes of being back in the car!