The month of April has come and gone...

So I know it's been a while since my last post. Lots of things have been happening in the Bailey Household. Cole's baby dedication at church was April 11. Cole was perfectly content sitting in the pew listening to the singing and prayers. When it was our turn to go up on the pulpit, Cole was amazed at the crowd. He stared out in awe. Our pastor, Dr. Lyles, held him as he did the dedication. Dr. Lyles has a beard like my dad and I think Cole was a little confused. He just kept looking up at Dr. Lyles as he spoke. After church our family headed to Fuddruckers to eat. We had a nice lunch together. Cole was definitely the star of the show.











Last weekend was my mother-in-law's 60th birthday. We had a surprise party at China Garden. After the party, I packed up and headed to Dallas for Brandy's Shower/Bachelorette Weekend. I had fun with the girls and Stephen kept Cole. (Actually...Stephen played in a golf tournament and my mother-in-law had him from 12-8 p.m. Stephen and Cole came to the airport to get me Sunday morning and then we headed to breakfast before I took a big, fat nap. My body is not able to hang out late like I used to. Stephen took Cole to the beach by our house so I could get some rest.

This past Tuesday, Cole's cousin, JAKE, arrived. Jake was born on Tuesday morning at 5:48 a.m. Cole and Jake haven't met yet, but Cole sent over a little gift to welcome Jake to our world. You guessed it...his very own Sophie the giraffe. Both mom and baby are doing well and we can't wait for the boys to meet. Cole and Jake have lots of good times ahead.

The Jakester

Jake the Snake


Jake and Aunt Steph

Today Stephen and I took Cole to the Museum of Natural Science. He loved the dinosaurs and African animals the best. I heard on the news yesterday that there was free admission. We are definitely all about free these days. I know Cole will surely enjoy a museum trip once he gets a little older, but I know he enjoyed the sights and sounds. After the museum we walked around Herman Park and then headed home for a big nap. We decided to stop at Wally World so I could run in and get a few things. When I came outside, Cole and Stephen were napping in the car. I guess we all had a big day. Cole is napping as I type and Stephen has headed out to play soccer at open gym.

Cole and a T-Rex


Quick smooch by the Triceratops

I will be back on soon with Cole's 6th month check up report and pictures. We are going next Saturday to take Mother's Day/6th month pictures. I can't believe Cole is already almost six months. Oh how time flies...

Here are a few of my favorite pics of the month...

Who Needs Toys When You Can Play With Granddaddy's Remotes


I started out on the playmat. Let the good times "roll."


Mommy's Favorite Outfit...fat rolls


Cole loves staring at the fan.


Our newest hairdo...Spikey