Extra pictures

John Paul started eating cereal last week! He started taking longer naps too! Coincidence, I think not!

He has a slight drooling problem but it doesn't seem to bother him!

I love my little guy!

Father's Day

What better time than Father's day to remember the generations of men in your family whom you honor, respect, and love. We named John Paul after his father, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and great-great grandfathers , not only to carry on a tradition, but to hopefully carry on some of the characteristics of these wonderful men.

John X Miler with John X Garland

John David Garland with John Paul Cherry

Lucian Paul Cherry IV with John Paul Cherry

Lucian Paul Cherry III &IV with John Paul (and grandmother)

To celebrate his first Father's day, guess where Paul wanted to eat??? That's right, Taco Bell!!

A Stinky Candle??

Not Mommy's silly songs. Not Daddy's funny faces. Not playtime with a grandparent. Not even a cute, cuddly toy. No, it was a Stinky candle that finally made John Paul laugh hilariously!! We were buying a wedding gift in Dillard's and as I was checking out, Paul and John Paul were looking around. When Paul picked up a candle (the round one above) to smell it, John Paul just started laughing! He laugh for a few minutes at every round, stinky candle Paul picked up. Of course we didn't have the video camera with us in Dillard's!! I just might have to buy that stinky candle.

These are a few of my favorite things

At 16 weeks old, John Paul has established a few of his favorite things to do. Here is a short list:

1. Sleep!!

2. Look at the cute baby in the mirror!

3. Walk! (or at least his version of it--he really gets around!)

4. Blow bubbles on the bed

Mother's Day Weekend

We spent the weekend in Waco with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. Not only am I blessed with the world's best son, but I'm also blessed to have amazing examples surrounding me. I thank God daily for my Mom, Grammy, and sisters!

Bailey and John Paul

John Paul and his cousins (who are now famous, right Abby?)

Great-Grammy and John Paul

How Cute!

Ready for a trip to the park!

Bath Time

Last night as we were getting ready for our bath, John Paul responded to himself in the mirror for the first time. We tried to catch a few of the smiles on camera but as usual, when he sees the camera the smiles turn to blank stares! Anyway, here a few cute shots of bath time fun!

Who is that cute kid?