Beach Trip

We were finally able to get away for the weekend and went down to Destin for some much needed relaxation. Jack was in such a good mood, dispite BOTH of his parents being sick. I started running a fever Friday night before we left, and Jon is still down with his mystery illness. But that didn't put a damper on our fun. Saturday night we had a pizza picnic on the beach and were even generous enough to let Jack suck on a breadstick. Monday we went to a new shopping complex called Pier Park in Panama City. We ate at 5 Guys Burger & Fries which was Jon's pick obviously but it was AMAZING. And I don't like burgers. I'd been eyeing the sushi place next door. But Jon made me a believer. It was freaking amazing.

NO LIE we actually saw another shark this trip. It was a baby and only a foot long, but still.....a shark.

8 months-the perfect age

My mom tells me that you think each stage your child is in is the perfect age. Well I certainly think that right now about my little 8 month old. And here's why: he's sleeping through the night (HOORAY!!!!), he can play and entertain himslef for quite a while, he's crawling and mobile, but can't get himself into too much trouble. He loves to play with mom and dad and giggles and squeels. He's still small and very portable for running errands or going on walks. I just think he's the more adorable little creature that ever was. I just don't know how life could get any better!! But, I guess I've thought that from the begining, and I just continue to be suprised.

4th of July

Unfortunately Jon had to work the 4th of July (because Siemens is a German company and 4th of July is not a recognized holiday in Germany apparently) WHATEVER, but Jack and I made the most of our day. We went to the parade in Loganville because my brother organized and directed a band that was playing. It was pretty entertaining and we got free beads, cookies and even a flag. What more could you need?

That night we had friends over for a BBQ and watching fireworks. We live at the hightest point in Gwinnett County so you could stand on our hill (the hill that is our backyard) and see fireworks all across the skyline. It was pretty cool. Oh and these are our good friends Matt and Kristin and we just had to take a picture in our red white and blue. Too cute I know.

Jon has been fighting a fever and fatigue for over a week now. He's been to the doctor TWICE and they are a bunch of nincompoops and can't seem to figure out what to do about it. They've sent him home twice saying it's the flu. I've never heard of a flu lasting that long. ANYWAY, he was feeling good Saturday morning so we drove up to Tallulah Gorge for a day of hiking and picnic. We were on the trail about 5 minutes and Jon was so sick he had to go sit in the lodge. I was not about to waste a 2 hour drive so Jack and I hiked on our own. It was well worth the trip and we got to see some incredible views.