The Websters

I was fortunate to visit sweet Addison yesterday as well as check in on Brooke to make sure she is maintaining sanity! Addison was born on July 12 at 8.39 pm and she weighed 5 lbs 2 ozs. She is a little thing since she was 4 weeks early but oh so precious! She has Brooke’s coloring and a ton of hair. I must say I was a little nervous holding her – she’s almost a pound smaller than Wynnie when she was born so for those of you who remember who tiny she was, you have a good reference!

Congratulations Brooke and Carter! Hang in there during these first weeks -things will get easier once she can stay awake to eat! Love you guys!

We have had a couple fun Sunday outings the last few weeks.  First we went to Stone Mountain, which was really cool.  We enjoyed checking out the old homestead and lounging out in the field looking at the actual, “stone mountain.” Also, if you can believe it the dogs even got to go!

I love this picture!

The actual Stone Mountain in the background.  We were lazy this day but you can actually hike to the top.  Also, people rock climb the face of the mountain that you see!

There were deer everywhere.  This guy was just chilling on the way out.

A couple Fridays ago Jenn was supposed to meet Holly and Killian at the zoo.  They were rained out so it’s been a topic of conversation for a little bit now.  Today before church we made a instantaneous decision to pack some stuff and go after church.  It was Wynn’s first time to a zoo and our first time since elementary.  It was a bit hot, but a great day for some giraffe feeding!

If you didn’t know we were at the zoo, you may believe this was Asya.  It was actually a giraffe that Wynnie got to feed!

A real life Sophie!, ( all you out there with babies know what toy I’m referring to!)

Wynnie’s first carousel ride as well.  She really didn’t know what to think about this!

Today Wynnie turned 1!  Wow, it really is true that if you blink you will miss it.  The last year has been the best year of my life.  I never thought I would enjoy fatherhood like I do.  I never end the day without being completely exhausted, but I can just think of Wynnie and all the effort it takes to raise a little one is totally forgotten.  I tell friends it’s the most tiring, time consuming thing you could ever imagine; but the most fun at the same time!  Anyway…

Jenn planned an excellent birthday party for Wynnie down the street at Freedom Park.  Thanks to everyone who came out on such a hot day.  One thing is for sure; it was definitely a baby fest!  Also, a major thanks to Kristin for taking these pictures.  She has an awesome camera and is an excellent photographer.

She is loving her trike!  I’ve already been pushing her around the house and torturing the dogs.

Jon Michael, Jules and Gunner Black

Lila Sharpe is so cute!  She just started walking.

Lila and mom, (Leigh)

Jenn’s cousin, Will Austin

Jenn’s cousin Ben Austin and Steve and Teresa

Teresa and Vickie

Jenny with her new addition Grey Carlson

Josie Claire Hoffman, (Wynn’s best and closest in age friend!)

Ummm…ladybug cupcakes were yummy!

Allison and Hayley

The water table was a big hit!  Thanks Steve and Teresa

Wynnie’s Godmother Crystal came from Raleigh.  She endured a car break down on the trip down; sat in the 90+ degree heat for 2 hours waiting on AAA and then had to ride from Greensboro to Charlotte with a random tow truck!  She loves you Wynn!  Her boyfriend Doug also came from Raleigh via Winston for the party.  Doug thanks for all your help unloading everything, (and reloading!)

Jenn with Wynnie, Molly and Charlie

Mary Beth, Violet and Garth

Ben and Buxton

Shelley with Violet

The only pals missing are Kaleb Johnson who we didn’t capture on camera and Kilian Andrews who was not able to attend. Wynn is so lucky to have so many friends at the early age of 1.

The week before the party we were at the beach with Jenn’s family for the annual Ocean Isle trip.  We always look forward to this trip.  There hasn’t been a year yet where we have failed to return with great memories and stories.  The majority of these stories involve the always entertaining Uncle Randy.  Randy retired several years ago as a high ranking officer with the Raleigh Police Department.  He pretty much shatters every stereotype I previously knew of cops.  I’ll just leave it at that.

We did a pre-party for Wynn at Ocean Isle.  It’s safe to say she enjoyed the cake!