Cough-a-thon

There is a cough-a-thon going on in our house and I am losing (as in I'm the only one not coughing). Poor Su and Jacob are feeling really rough so be thinking and praying for them, whatever you desire.

In brighter next, I'd like to call attention to Suzanne's latest venture. Some of you have seen her work on this blog but now she's created her own! Check out:

www.petite-designs.blogspot.com

I hope to get it linked and visible on this page soon. She's very proud of it and I am proud of her. Plus, she somehow finished her blog in the middle of the cough-a-thon. One tough cookie!

Mother's Little Helper(s)

Jacob has already mastered a talent that his daddy has not achieved in eight years of marriage; the knack for being a good helper! Jacob literally will do anything Suzanne asks of him. It's amazing how much he understands. It can be a chore requiring him to walk from one end of the house to the other, yet he understands it and most importantly does it. That makes for a very happy mommy (not to mention a very happy daddy who is now getting out of all sorts of chores!)
Notice George is always in the mix when it comes to groceries as well. This has always been a tradition with him.

Time Flies...

...when you're having fun!!!

Jacob-Mardi Gras 2008

Jacob-Mardi Gras 2009

Despite popular belief, these are two different coats.

Mardi Gras Farewell

The last of the Mardi Gras revelers are leaving tomorrow. Tonight, we had a going home bash for the Dunn's at the Beau Chene Mardi Gras buffet. Suzanne had the idea to get the kids with their Mardi Gras shirts on. Lo and behold, we actually got a decent shot! You parents of any age can relate to what an accomplishment this actually is!!! We thorougly enjoyed seeing Ethan and Keira. They are two smart and sweet kids and got along with Jacob very much. He laughed at Ethan the entire trip and copied everything Keira did, including eating carrots at lunch today!

Jacob, Ethan, and Keira

Yes, there were adults at Mardi Gras as well. Of course, the focus will always be on the kids but we enjoyed our time with everyone and will get all inclusive pics on here at a soon-to-be determined date.

Mardi Gras Madness

Mardi Gras has come and gone again (almost) and it's another year of memories. I'll have plenty of updated pictures this week but frankly I'm pooped so I thought I'd mention a couple of highlights. This has been an unusual weekend in the sense that all five Hebert girls, their spouses, and children all got together for a few days. I cannot remember the last time this has happened--if any.

Erin, the oldest sister and her husband are here from San Diego through Wednesday. We have had a great time with our godson Ethan and sister Keira. The first highlight comes from a "dance off" that Jacob and Keira had in the middle of brunch. This "dance off" occurred during a second line. Needless to say, very few around this scene paid much attention to the second line. I must admit that Keira very likely won with her version of the reverse chicken wing (OK, I made this up but it's what it looks like!!!)

The second batch of funnies comes from a couple of conversations between myself and Ethan. Most of you know how I like to joke around with youngsters, mainly to see what I can get them to say. I have met my match with 5 year old Ethan. To say he is smart for his age would be an understatement. To say he should be his high school already might be more fitting.

A sampling of our weekend conversations:
Davis-"Hey Ethan, did you know I can count to six?"
Ethan-"Well, I can count to 11....in Chinese."

And another
Ethan-"I'm five."
Davis-"Wow, do you think Jacob will ever be five? And do you think you'll ever be 35? I bet that's how old your mommy is!"
Ethan-"No, she's 36."
Davis-"How old's your daddy?"
Ethan-"He's 46."
Davis-"Whoa, that's like dinosaur age!"
Ethan-"No, dinosaurs are more like 20 billion years old."

Pet sounds

Jacob is rapidly developing his vocabulary. Some of the words he is saying (at least that we can understand) are bath, water, night-night, moon, shoes, socks, and cracker. I know that I'm leaving some out as well. He also is becoming pretty good at making barnyard noises like any good 18 month old. Enjoy.

It cracks me up out he whispers quack, quack. He does this with several of the words. I'd love to know the meaning behind this but unfortunately when he tries to explain it to us, I do not understand what he's saying.

Good Times

What a fun time it is in Louisiana. First and foremost, WHO DAT!!! As someone who has only been a Saints fan for four years, let me congratulate all of you who've really been through the ringer with the team. Now, there has to be hope for all us Ole Miss fans!

Now that football is over, it's time to move to other things and this week happens to be the week before Mardi Gras. Check out Suzanne's latest creation with the shirt Jacob has on and also a couple of Jacob's latest "creations" from school. He is moving up in the artistic world!