First Day of School!

Nolan's first day of school at First Christian! Excited to learn and meet new friends!

He walked down the hall all by himself with his little backpack on. He walked in the classroom and was excited to be there until Mommy and Daddy had to leave. He cried, but only for a few minutes. He was excited because his friends, Wyatt, Jadon, and Dawson are in his class!

I love my new backpack. I would wear it all day if Mommy would let me. My backpack is almost bigger than I am!

Waiting on Mommy and Daddy. Ready for the first day of school!

My sweet baby is growing up so fast!

Little Brother, Knox's, first day in the bumbo seat. I think he likes it!

Knox's 1st Swim

Mommy and Knox

1st Swim Ever!

Daddy and Nolan

The Barnard Boys

Dada and Nolan

Getting ready for take off!

Taking off!

Landing!

Lil' Man trying to smile! Love's the pool!

Mommy, Knox, and Nolan

Our Lil' Weekend Getaway

Em and Geoff at the Oasis for dinner!

Jamey and Nicole!

Me and E!

Aww...how cute! Brother and Sister!

The Group:E, Me, Coey, Jamey, Em, and Geoff

Gotta love Peter Pan Putt-Putt...who's idea was that?? :-)

Em, Nicole, and myself

Another girls pic outside my favorite spot for breakfast in ATX. Love the banana pancakes. Yummy! Had them both mornings in Austin!

Jamey and Nicole at Saltlick. About to dig into some yummy BBQ.

Erik and I at Saltlick. At this point, we were starving. Waited an hour smelling the smoke off the BBQ pit. It was delicious!

Every year, Erik and I go to San Antonio to get away for a long weekend. This year we had nothing planned, because of obvious reasons...a new baby. Once we had Knox, everyone seemed to be going on vacation except for us. So, we planned a little getaway to Austin. We stayed at a friends house with Emily, Geoff, Nicole, and Jamey. We had so much fun! It was exactly what we needed. I got 2 full nights of sleep, got to lay out by the pool, go shopping in San Marcus, and eat at some great places. Had a great time! Thank you Mimi and Pops for keeping the boys!

Knox's 1st time to Church

Today, Knox went with us to Church for the first time. He was absolutely perfect and didn't make a peep! He was introduced at the end of the service to our church family. He did great!

The first month!

I can't believe how fast our precious little boy has grown in the last month. He is a strong little guy...always lifting his head. He was absolutely perfect the 1st 2 weeks, then he became fussy. We switched his formula and he seems to be doing a lot better. Big Brother Nolan is adjusting, but starting to want Mommy and Daddy to hold him while holding Knox. He is learning the hard way how to share his Mama and Dada.

Proud to be an American

Nolan, Maci Rust, and Reid Cunningham at the parade!

Nolan did not like the sirens or horns! He kept lifting Eriks hands up over his ears!

My adorable niece, Ally, enjoyed sugar-coated strawberrys!

Nolan enjoying a round of golf in the parking lot of Dada's office awaiting fireworks!

Cousins: Ally, Molly, Knox,and Nolan---July 4, 2010!

Nolan preferred watching fireworks from inside. He didn't like the loud pop!

Knox enjoyed watching fireworks for the first time next to Uncle Geoff!

The Big Waxahachie Fireworks Show!

There is nothing like the 4th of July. I look forward to it every year. I don't know what it is exactly...the flags that line the streets, the proud spirit of being an American, family, friends, parade, cook-outs, fireworks, and Homemade Ice Cream!!! I love it all!

I'm back for now...

Well, my sister-in-law, Emily, has inspired me to get caught up in the blogging world. We will see how long it lasts. Life is a little crazy right now. So let's get started...

This is what you missed...

March-

2nd-Took Nolan to the dentist for the 1st time. Horrible, horrible experience! Don't plan to go back for a long time. This inspired me to make sure his teeth get extra clean every morning and night. Nolan and I were both in tears when we left.

4th-Easter---Nolan loved hunting Easter eggs this year!!! In fact, we are still hunting eggs occasionally around the house.

April-

10th-Knox's Sprinkle-preparing for the arrival of Mr. Knox. The girls threw me a shower! Thank you all for everything!!

(From Left to Right: Nicole Barron, Gretta Simmons, Courtney Thompson, Me, Emily Myers, Carrie Carter, Sonja Turner, and Hillary Zandt)

16th-First trip to the zoo this year with Alex and Wyatt

24th - Our 6th Anniversary--Crazy how time flys. We had our 1st date, prom, 12 years ago from this night.

Obviously, not our anniversary, because I was way pregnant then. I am actually pregnant here, but only Erik knows. :-)

May-

Weekly doctors appointments that were pointless and depressing. :-) I hated that scale by the end of it all!!

20th- Mother's Day Out Program. Our little Tiger, Nolan! Roar!

June-

3rd-Our precious little baby boy, Knox Benjamin, entered the world at 9:09pm. He weighed 7lbs2oz and was 19.25 inches long. He was perfect!

Big Bro Nolan and Little Knox!

12th-We celebrated my 28th birthday! I am ready for life to start slowing down. Time just keeps flying by...

18th - Another fun trip to the Dallas Zoo with Nolan, Wyatt, and Alex.

26th-Daddy played in his first golf tourney since Knox was born. ...and he was afraid he would never be able to play again after the 2nd child was born. ha! We are proud to say that him and his partner, Big E, won the tourney. Erik shot an awesome 68, 67. Way to go Erik!!