Annual Field Trip

On Tuesday we went on our annual summer trip to Jackson. Gran came along for the ride to visit with my grandparents. Since Puddin has a house in Ridgeland we are able to have lovely accommodations during our field trip to the capitol J.

We started the trip on Tuesday with lunch at Broadstreet in Banner Hall. Ford was overly concerned with the “water” and desperately needed to throw money into the fountain.

Puddin has fun toys at her house.  “headphones” 

When we visit Jackson we always go downtown to see Puddin at the Supreme Court building. 

 She even has fun games in her office. 

 Annual couch picture

2009 Supreme Court visit

  2010 Supreme Court visit

Someone scary came into Puddin’s office so Ford hid. 

After a good nap we went to the Children’s Museum.
I love to blog and I thoroughly enjoying following other people’s blogs. One of which is another person from the Hattiesburg/Oak Grove area where I went to high school. Lauren has a cute blog and her little boy is 10 days younger than Ford. When I have blogged about making trips to Jackson in the past she said to let her know if I ever wanted to get together. Well, on Wednesday when Ford was napping I sent her a message and to my surprise she got my message and was able to meet up with us at the Children’s Museum. I don’t think I have seen her since my freshman year of college but I think we would both agree we felt like we knew a lot about one another from blogging!!! Ford and Reid had a big time together……

 Reid driving Ford in the Jitney Jungle truck.

This place was very neat and educational.  Ford saw it as a giant playground and not so educational.  He had no idea he was climbing through and esophagus. 

 Cooking

 Hugging Reid goodbye...What a FUN day!!!!!!!!

After the Children’s Museum we went back to see my grandparents.  They bought Ford some presents and I nearly had a stroke because the child has enough stuff to supply all the needy children in America with toys.  Fortunately, they opted for books. 

 And a tractor books is even better

Back at Puddin’s house he found the water hose. 

We came home this afternoon and I did miss my little Mayberry. Now the eating selection is much better in Jackson but when you take away all the traffic and factor in that I work 0.8 of a mile from home and Trey is literally 200 yards away it makes this place much sweeter!



Ford and I went for a swim at Puddin and Pop’s house.

Gran thanks for riding with us and Puddin thanks for giving us your room for 2 nights and sleeping in the guest room!!!!

Wildness and sickness

Since I last posted we have been very busy. But, what’s new!! The BIG news is…. Trey is unopposed in his election for State Representative which is a HUGE blessing and a lot of stress lifted off of our shoulders. So he will be in Jackson when the legislature is in session.

On Wednesday we went to a Memphis Redbirds game with our Sunday school class. Some parents decided not to bring their children, but we thought Ford should come to the big game. He was all over the place. He needed a monkey leash. It was a late night and we didn’t get home until close to 10:00.

 CHEESE

 Ford and his buddy, Cooper

 Ford and Mr. Bailey

 On Thursday I woke up about 8:00 and was shocked that Ford wasn’t up yet. I got up and did a few things and the next thing I knew it was 9:00 and still no sign of Ford. I went into his room to find him under his dog stuffed animal/blanket with a blood red face. When I picked him up he felt like he was 1,000 degrees. I called the doctor and waited on hold for about 15 minute before I got an appointment. I was sure it was an ear infection since we have them so often, but it turned out to be strep throat. You would never have thought he was sick based on how he acted Wednesday night at the game.

On the way home from the doctor

Watching a tractor show always helps when you are sick 

 And an early morning tractor ride helps too (before it gets too hot that is)

The doctor said he was clear to get around people after he had been on his antibiotic for 24 hours.  She gave us the green light to go to cousin Molly Cate’s 5^th birthday party.  It was at Oh Susanna’s Donut Shop in Memphis.  The kids got to help make donuts. 

Ford and Gran.  You can see BoomPa and baby Jack in the background.

My sister in law made all the kids these cute aprons
 
Caroline and Molly Cate

Getting ready to decorate his donut

I enjoyed helping him decorate his donut.  It was a rather teachery kind of activity and that is right up my alley. 

What kid won’t eat a donut? FORD LAMAR

Taaa daaaa ... a cat donut

 The birthday girl

 Caroline

 He just poked at it

 We got to watch donuts being fried…. Low fat of course!!!!!!!

After the party we went to my parent’s house.  Ford was buck wild and a nap was not in his future.  Yesterday was the second time in his little life that he didn’t take a nap.  Trey and I went to a wedding in Tupelo last night. 

After church today we had the Wooten family reunion at Trey’s parent’s house.  Ford had a large time entertaining everyone. 

Ford and his Great Uncle Paul

We are already tired of this heat.  It’s breathtaking but not in a good way.  Gran, Ford, and I are going on a 3 day field trip to Jackson this week.  I am excited about the outing and who knows what we will get into down there…..