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Me & My Homie G. Money looking fly in his dress shirt.

Roll time in the crib brings the big smiles.

Christmas Morning

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This Christmas was the best yet! Having Grant around makes everything more fun. He was really getting into opening presents and enjoys all of his new toys. In the picture on the right is his Inchworm who measured him today at 29". He is getting bigger each day and is sitting up and grabbing. Gone are the days where he just kick-kicks his legs; he now roles and scoots.

Josh is working super full-time because this is the money making season. So we have wonderful mornings together as a family. Christmas morning was obviously quite special. I hope all my dear family and friends are having happy holidays too!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Growing Older and Wiser but Always Good Looking

Happy 5 month Birthday to Grant and 1st week birthday to his newly grown hair. Looking good Mr. So Big!

The Blessing

This past Sunday we had our family and friends over to our home for a baby welcoming ceremony. It was a special day filled with lots of snow and lots of spirit. The Reverend Carruthers MC'd, Josh gave Grant a blessing and Amanda sang a song. Grant knew it was his special day and was smiling with his guests. We are so fortunate to have Grant Montgomery Cowart in our lives and are blessed by his handsome hart.

"Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.' "

~ The Talmud

Fun Moments

Sending you holiday cheers!

Go Bama

Today was the Iron Bowl, Auburn vs. Alabama. The whole family was dressed in their Bama gear (not pictured is Josh but kitty is modeling his hat). It was a close game but the Crimson Tide won the game!

4 Months

Happy Birthday G. Montgomery Cowart!!

Height: 25 3/4''

Weight: 16 lbs

Bee Time, Love and Hate

Grant's favorite toy is his Buzzer Bee. Over the past week he's been developing his hand/eye coordination. Today, he was showing off by holding his bee with both hands. He also likes to kick his legs, so as he dropped the bee, he would kick it out of excitement.

Grant's Best Belly Laugh

Grant loves to play with his soccer ball. Josh was teaching him how to catch...well, throwing the ball at him and Grant burst into laughter like we've never heard before. His big belly laugh brought us so much joy. We hope you enjoy too.

Caption Bubbles

Grandpa Randy has a cool new app on his Iphone and likes to add caption bubbles to pictures taken of Grant. He emails them to Aunt Bridget and other family members who debate over whether it's too much...

Grant in his 3rd month

Grant is a beam of sunshine who grows and learns so much each day. I find myself missing him moments after putting him down to bed. I wonder what he dreams about because he is so expressive, thoughtful and filled with joy each day as evidenced in the attached pictures.

To Market We Go

Grant, Josh, Aunt Heather and I went to the Park Silly Market on Sunday. It was fun to people watch and hear all the noises! Grant was just one of many babies at the market but he was by far the most adorable in his fall hat.

Who do you think Grant looks most like?

A few things I've noted Grant has/is:

his father's eyes

his momma's mouth

tall like his daddy

stylish like his mother

Nationwide PGA Tour

Last weekend our family, and uncle Bobo (not pictured), went to the Nationwide PGA tour at Willow Creek and watched some golf. Grant was well behaved around the greens! It was so much fun we plan to go next year and each year after that.

This is Grant 8 weeks. We had a BBQ for my birthday and he was the life of the party!
Above is a picture of Grant at 4 weeks. Look how he's grown. Each day he grows big and becomes vibrant. My life is wonderful because of him (and his daddy)!

Grant (8 weeks) sleeping in his new crib.

Grants first photo shoot

2009 Chateau Cowart

Golf Buddy

Cousin Sarah took newborn pictures of Grant.  These are some of my favorites!!

Cherokee Thought of the Day

Anytime we fall down in doing anything and we get up and have another go at it, count it all progress.  It is getting up that makes a warrior, di tli hi, as the Cherokee says it.  Getting up doesn't mean the warrior is fearless or that he is totally self-confident.  It does mean that he gains confidence as he persistently keeps trying, and he fully expects strength to come as he needs it.  He asks, na quu na?  How about now?  Everyone is afraid of a challenge, afraid of being down and staying down.  But relying on the Great Spirit gives the courage to speak powerful words to bolster the human spirit.  So, how about now?

I know the Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say.  -Sitting Bull

Grant Montgomery Cowart

We are pleased to announce the birth of our son, Grant Montgomery Cowart, on July 20, 2009 at 4:37 a.m. weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz.  He is the pride and joy of both his father and myself and is a fun, mellow baby boy to have in our home.  This first-time parenting thing is exhausting but each day that passes is rewarding and blessed.  It has been two weeks since the his birthday and life has changed but not as much as we expected.  He loves to suck on his hands, enjoys car rides and walks in his stroller. 

 

Baby Shower

July 9th was my baby shower.  Lauren did a fantastic job and my mom was a great host.  It was great to see friends and family.  Josh and I were truly overjoyed knowing that we have a network of magical people ready to welcome our baby into the world.  Now if this kid would just show up already...I'm getting exhausted carrying this belly around.

Cheers to 4th of July

This 4th of July Josh was in the Park City Parade on the 350 Main float.  Although I really wanted to be on the float, I chilled on Park Avenue at the Everett House and watched the happenings.  It would have been awkward if me and my big belly were parading around with wine on a float that said "Cheers to 125 Years", so I gracefully bowed out. The weather was great and 350 won an award for the float.  It was my favorite of the entire parade!

Emily's Wedding Shower

My longtime friend Emily Gross is getting married in Colorado 2 days before my due date.  Although I won't be able to make it to the festivities, she had a fun wedding shower at Jane's Garden.  I went with another great gal-pal Lindsay.  Lindsay and I are just weeks apart in our pregnancies and both having boys!  My little Grant and baby Jack will surely have lots of play dates.  It was so great to see my friends and crazy see how our lives have evolved.

Father's Day

This Father's Day we BBQd and played croquet with the family at Kim & Randy's.  We had a blast!  My pregnant belly must have been good luck because I won a game!  Below is Grandpa Randy being the family photographer.  He set up a fun croquet course with wizard sticks and the Eiffel tower!

Josh is the best husband in the Universe and if how he's been caring for and pampering me is any indication, he is going to be the greatest Father to our baby boy.  These last few weeks of pregnancy have been exhausting and Josh is always around to help me out.  He quick to help me out of bed and off the couch. . . he does all the heavy lifting.  He even gave me a pedicure which looks better than the salon job.  I'm going to miss being the center of attention once Grant Montgomery Cowart arrives in less than 3 weeks!

Cherokee Thought of the Day

Ideas are like eggs in an incubator.  They must be kept warm and protected until they have grown enough to hatch.  Our nee to go wo ni ha, talk on and on, can do away with a promising situation before it has ever had time to take form.  Left to develop, it may have been a great blessing to many -- but tampering with it in our belief that we can do anything and say anything aborts it.  There is time to speak and a time to keep silent, but it takes wisdom to know the time.  Most things can only stand one telling, and it had better be where it stands a chance to survive.  Until that time, don't talk, don't count.

Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth and learn to hear my feeble voice -- Black Elk

Mother Lover

It was an exciting Mother's Day because our family added a mother-to-be to the ranks.  In the past, I've celebrated my wonderful mothers and grandmothers while at the same time celebrating my non-motherness (any reason to party).  However, this year I was able to embrace the my inner mother and show off my growing baby bump.  We BBQ's with Kimmi and Granny and delivered this painting to Merry.  It was great to see all the family.

The Desert in May

This May we traveled to Mesquite NV.  While there we went boating on Lake Mead with the pirates, "Nervous Wreck" Kimmi and "Engines Up" Randy.   By the end of the voyage "BOB" (Baby on Board) Lee and "Roll Tide" Cowart were ready to get back to the relaxation of golf and hanging out.  It was beautiful in the desert where flowers bloomed and bats swooped at night.