Race for the Cure

Pit stop for snacks.

We joined Johnny's Wells Fargo team at the Race for the Cure walk in early May. Aunt Barbara & Bryce joined the cause - Bryce was a speedy walker! Tad, the youngest cousin, always likes watching his oldest cousin.

Month 11: Springtime in Atlanta

A Taste of Marietta with the Cipperlys: great food and music!

Trying to walk...

Hanging with the Dads.

Sweet Claire resting after some serious dancing on the Square.

The best seat in the house.

On the way to the festival!

Pets for wise Uncle Rocky. At first, Tad was petrified of the big, white frenchie as if he was saying, "I didn't know they came in white. How scary!!!" Tad is now enthralled by Poppa's favorite offspring.

Hi folks!

Serious Tad.

Crazy man!

We had a wonderful spring with Tad, complete with many family BBQs and adventures outside. Tad crawled and cruised around with his push toys and then took a few, tentative first steps in the beginning of May. By the end of the month, he was officially on the go and we haven't rested since... these blog postings are long overdue!

The Howells Cousins

1-2-3! We attempted to capture a group shot. Quite a challenge...

Our First Mother's Day

Look! No hands!

Sweet Kit.

Can someone please get me some shades?

The big kids: Elsie and Bryce. It's hard to believe they already will be 4 in September!

Elsie entertaining Tad. He was very intrigued.

Tad and a giggling Brooke.

Tad loves sticks, especially eating them.

Last Mother's Day, I was very large and we were anxiously counting down the days until Tad's arrival. This year we spent a wonderful summer afternoon with all the Howells cousins. It's amazing how the first year has flown by. The Howells/Thompson crew came into town from Savannah and the adults enjoyed a tasty dinner out on Friday night. On Saturday afternoon we all gathered at 665 Edinboro with Addie, Grammy, and Poppa. Somehow the adults all avoided the camera. We enjoyed a tasty dinner and great company. Bryce treated us to a performance of the Mother's Day song - unfortunately we didn't capture it on video. Thanks to the Schmitz/Ligibel for the perfect summer crab outfit!

Go Irish!

A future linebacker? Tad's Great Granddaddy and namesake, Tad Harvey, was a tackle for Notre Dame. In addition to his athletic skills, we hope Tad inherited his big heart. Great Gram and Grammy shared these wonderful family treasures with Tad. It's unbelievable how helmuts have changed.

Where is the Frenchie habitat?

Check out my cool Frenchie t-shirt from Aunt Jeannie.

"Reading" with Grammy. Eating and throwing books counts, right? Those Ivy League schools are overrated anyway.

Back at my perch. Hey neighbors! What up?

Everyone, this is my Pop. I hear he's a pushover and gave my cousin Coop seven sausages for breakfast one morning. My Grammy seems to be a sucker as well. I guess they're a good pair. Grammy claims to actually like changing my diapers (I often scream during this process as it is rather unpleasant).

Still love my feet.

Wow. That sleeping rhino looks a lot like my doggie, Tug, only much bigger. Where do they keep the frenchies at this place?

Sneak attack.

Grammy and Pop arrived on April 15th for a long weekend. We were the first stop on their southern tour, including time in Savannah and at The Landings. They spoiled Tad with new clothes and a rocking chair that he has now mastered standing up on. We spent Sunday at Zoo Atlanta, but somehow managed to all forgot our cameras. Pop took the above pics with his cell phone. We had a great visit and only wish it could have been longer.