go.pack

NC State's last Thursday night game against FSU was so much fun.  We tailgated with friends from church enjoyed my mom's homemade chili and then headed into the game.  The highlight of the night was a victory over No.16 FSU....making us No. 23!!!



Joe and Jen Bland, Kevin and Karen Bell, Ragan and Allison

Sawyer enjoying the night game...he loves all the lights!



long.over.due

Hello again...it has been way too long since I last posted, but life has been so crazy!  Between work, Ragan traveling, the Williams' visiting, a trip to the beach, the state fair, football games, and just life in general I have really slacked off.  But here are a lot of post for you to enjoy.  Sawyer is getting so big and we are enjoying every smile, laugh, and moment with him.  With the holidays coming up I am sure our life will remain busy, but I promise to do a better job of posting.  This weekend we have a Thursday night football game against FSU and then are heading to the beach on Friday morning with my Dad's fraternity brother's families...an annual trip!
Happy fall, but it still feels like summer with this 80 degree weather! 
P.S. Only 5 more days before I am able to listen to Christmas music...yes I am one of those crazy Christmas loving people. 

first.north.carolina.state.fair

My family loves the state fair more than anything.  We look forward to the fair every year.  In years past I have attended the fair multiple times throughout the 10 day event..,but with Sawyer we decided to go just once...but we stayed all day...and I mean all day...11:30am til 9:45pm.  We really have a trooper of a child!
My parents, Ragan's parents, Sarah and Ellis all attended the fair with us.  We enjoyed yummy fair food and walked a lot! 

Waiting in line for free hushpuppies

Checking out all the exhibit halls...no rides this year!

Laughing at Daddy

Sawyer enjoyed watching the animals

Nap time

We always attend the demolition derby...there is nothing more redneck...but it is so much fun!

Sawyer bundled up to watch the craziness of the demolition derby.

mae mae.and.papa.visit

This past weekend, Ragan's parents came to North Carolina.  We had a great weekend with great weather and relaxing mornings.  We even planned Sawyer's first trip to Louisiana for Thanksgiving.

Morning nap in Papa's lap

Napping on Mae Mae's shoulder

Reading the Sunday morning paper with Mae Mae

Attempting to roll out of the bathtub

Reading a book with Mae Mae before bedtime.

first.and.second.teeth

I know it sounds crazy, but Sawyer already has two teeth.  Like Brittanie said, "Your child would already have teeth this early!"  About two weeks ago, we noticed him gnawing on his fist, so I stuck my finger in his mouth and there they were... little spikes.  He has been the easiest baby while teething...no fever, no diarrhea, no fussiness...all smiles and continuing to sleep through the night.   

four.month.birthday

Sawyer is 4 months old. He is rolling all over the place & he is all smiles lately! Its so much fun to make him smile & laugh with some work.  He is getting so big and we look forward to his four month check-up on November 8th to see how much he has grow!

pre.mommy.jeans

Whoop Whoop!  I finally got the nerve to go up in the attic to try on my pre-mommy jeans...and they fit like a glove!  You never feel like your body will be "normal" after having a baby...but I am starting to feel "normal" again...and it feels great!

LG

Yes, this post is our of order...but on our way home from Ocean Isle, we stopped by Burgaw to visit my goddaughter, Liza Grace!

Sweet LG is getting so big, but oh so cute!

Her newest toy...the popper...remember when we all had this toy!



LG's mom, Brittanie,and Sawyer



first.annual.sunday.school.beach.trip

We are so fortunate to have such a great Sunday School class.  Two weekends ago, 20 adults and 5 children went on our first, hopefully of many, class trip to Ocean Isle.  We decided to start this tradition with all the new baby additions to our class.  We rented a great 14 bedroom, oceanfront with pool duplex.  We had a great trip and are all ready planning next years trip.

Saturday morning, the guys played a game of beach football...lots of soreness the next morning!

The oyster festival was also the same weekend as our trip.  Our family has attended this event many years...we never eat oysters, but enjoy the vendors, yummy food, and great live beach music.

Group photo



Enjoying the porch....we could not have asked for better weather!

We can't wait for next year...let the planning begin!

someone.found.their.feet.and.....

A couple of weeks ago, Sawyer found his feet and then ROLLED OVER!  We wondered if he was ever going to be able to get his feet in his mouth since his legs are so long...but every baby finds a way to get their feet in their mouth...Sawyer has to bend his leg and then pull it towards his mouth.  Quite a funny sight!

See the bent legs...

Such a sweet baby!

I will post a video of Sawyer rolling over...when I locate the Flip!

ncsu.football

Ragan's co-worker and friend, Jeff, was our guest to the Boston College game.  Jeff is moving back to his home state of Boston at the end of this week.  We are really going to miss Jeff, but plan to visit him in the near future. 

As Jeff calls it..."The Modern Family"
Funny Note:  As Ragan and Jeff were entering the stadium, a lady commented on Sawyer's socks and without thinking Ragan says, "Yeah, his mom (pointing to Jeff) gave them to us!"  HAHAHAHA!!!

And yes, Sawyer sleeps through at least the first half of all football games...no one really believes us..so here is a picture to prove it!

rogers.girls.birthday

my mom and aunt meg have birthdays in the month of september...so the rogers gals and sawyer celebrated with dinner at nantucket grill.


cousin katie and great aunt judy



great aunt meg and her birthday cake

jumperoo

Sawyer loves his jumperoo that his great-great aunt Lip gave him.  He has figured out that if he jumps up and down...music will play!

mayberry.days

For all of you non-North Carolinians that are not familiar with Mt. Airy...it is the fictional home of the Andy Griffith Show; and for all of you that are not familiar with the Andy Griffith Show...it is a black and white TV show set in the 1960's that still runs to this day.  I grew up to watching the show every evening with my parents...my Dad loves the show and even quotes certain episodes. 
Today, my mom, Sawyer, and I went to Mt. Airy for the 50th annual Mayberry Days.  We had fun walking through downtown, took a train ride tour, and ate at the Blue Bird dinner, where we had the best banana sundae and orangeade.

Sawyer's first train ride

The three of us in downtown Mt. Airy...it was very sunny!

Andy Griffith and Barney Fife..the main characters

Sawyer and the patrol car.

three.month.birthday

Sawyer is now three months!  This has been such a fun month...his personality is really starting to show!
Just like last month...there have been many first this month:
*laughs *drooling...drooling...did I say drooling * gnawing on fist *a second roll is starting to form on his thighs *first trip to Litchfield *staying with Ms. Janet, his sitter *first and second NC State tailgate and football game *loss of newborn hair...and new hair growing *first cold/fever; which meant first real doctor visit and first day to work with Daddy *first professional photo shoot (can't wait to see the proofs) *first visit from cousins Jack and George *sitting up in the Bumbo *pulling himself up while holding onto our fingers

 It was today that a cartoon picture of Charlie Brown crossed my desk at work and I realized how much Sawyer resembles Charlie Brown...see for yourself!

Sawyer is trying his hardest to roll over...should be any day!  Looking forward to the first in the fourth month! 

happy.birthday.grammie

 Happy Birthday Mom! My mom's birthday was yesterday and I just want her to know what an amazing woman and mother she is! I've never met anyone who wants to please and help others as much as her!  She's such a joy to be around and I'm so thankful that I have her as a mom and can truly say that in my adult life she has become my best friend! I love that after Ragan she's the first one I talk to in the mornings and I always know that it's the first of many conversations I'll have with her that day! I can only pray and hope that I will be like her and have the type of relationship with Sawyer as I do with her! Thank you mom for everything and I love you so much!

 It was a full day, so that is why we are one day late on her birthday post.  We celebrated her day with a NC State tailgate and football game.  The best present she received was a "W."

Mommy and her girls

yucky.cold

Poor little boy...Sawyer has his first cold.  Last night he did not sleep well, and woke up with a low-grade fever.  We went to the doctor this afternoon and had to sit on the "sick side" for the first time.  Dr. Goodman said there was nothing we could do for his symptoms except let them ride out.  Hopefully he will be feeling better for football tomorrow and his three month photo shoot on Sunday.
While we were at the doctors they weighed him...a whooping 14 lbs. 7.5 oz.  for an 11 week old!



Sawyer hanging out in Mommy and Daddy's bed watching TV. 
Poor thing can not breath through his nose...
therefore his mouth is constantly wide open.



back.home

Home again, home again, jiggity jog!


One tired boy

Tired boy...number two!

We had a great vacation, but glad to be home!

go.pack

Here we go WOLFPACK, here we go!!

clap...clap!!

We're the red and white from State,

and we know we are the best!

Hands behind our back,

we can take on all the rest!

Go to HELL Carolina,

Devils and Decs stand in line...

the red and white from NC State...

GO STATE!!!

Sawyer and the crew will be cheering on the Wolfpack tonight!!

updated.litchfield.post

Days 4 and 5 have been added to the litchfield post...make sure to check it out!

happy.birthday.papa williams

We hope you have a great birthday. 

 Can't wait to see you in October!