Sweet Adeline

Memorial Day

2009-06-20T13:16:00.003-04:00

It seems I have now limited my posting to major holidays. I am going to try to do better when the new baby gets here, but that may be a bit unrealistic. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of baby boy Pearson which the doctors say could come "any day now." However, I am suspicious that they really have no idea what they are talking about and that this baby will come when he is good and ready. In the meantime, we have moved in to our new house and have been very busy making it feel like home.

We spent Memorial Day in St. Simons and despite the bad weather, did make it to the beach a few times. This was Adeline's first trip to the beach where she could walk and she had a BALL! She loved the sand, ocean waves, pool etc and now asks to go swimming several times a day. Fortunately, we have several pools close by, and being in a pool actually makes me feel a little less "whalish"-so we have done our fair share of swimming this summer! Hopefully, the next post will be of the newest Pearson...I guess I'm going to have to work on another blog name...

Easter in Thomasville

2009-04-21T12:05:00.004-04:00

We spent Easter in Thomasville at Possy (this is how Adeline says "Sparky") and Grandaddy's house. Adeline enjoyed hunting Easter eggs, but particularly enjoyed eating the candy out of the Easter eggs. Here are a few pics of Adeline in her Easter dress...

Christmas 2008

2009-03-17T11:17:00.004-04:00

Catching Up!

2008-12-09T15:25:00.006-05:00

I know it has been quite a while since the last post; however, I think I have a pretty good excuse! In late October, we found out that we are expecting Baby Pearson #2! He/she is due July 7th, which we are hoping will be THE busiest week of peach season (: Needless to say, we were a little suprised at the news, but very excited! I am 10 weeks now and reveling in the wonders of the first trimester...morning sickness, breakouts, exhaustion..just to name a few. Adeline broke the news to everyone by wearing a t-shirt that read "I'm going to be a big sister." It was amazing how long it took everyone to register what her shirt said. Adeline does not understand any of this yet; however, she does know that her primary playmate has suddenly become pretty pathetic! Fortunately, the holidays have kept us pretty busy and we have had both our families around to help entertain her. To recap the last month...

In early November, my mom, sisters, and I took a girls' trip to Atlanta to do some Christmas shopping. Of course, the girls weekend would not have been complete without Adeline (what are we going to do if the next one is a boy?) Here are some shots of Adeline doing what girls (atleast Defnall girls) do best...eating dessert, lounging in her pjs in her heavenly bed, and taking a much needed bubble bath (shopping can really wear a girl out).

Then came Thanksgiving...The Pearson family Thanksgiving consisted of about 60 people out at the cabin-eating, going on hayrides, shooting skeet, riding in the boat etc. I think Adeline had as much fun as anybody! Here are a few of my pics, but for some really good pics see The Kelleys blog (Lanier- I definitely need copies of those pictures!)

We went down to Thomasville for Thanksgiving weekend for some much needed (atleast for me) TLC. Adeline and I spent the next week in Thomasville and Sparky came to the rescue! It was so nice to sleep in, have someone else change Adeline's diapers (morning sickness and diapers are not a good combination), fix our meals, and do our laundry! Thank you so much Mom! While we were in Thomasville, we took Adeline to the Christmas parade. I don't think she quite knew what to make of it, but she seemed to enjoy it. Santa Claus has been a no-go this year. When I took her to get her picture made with him, she took one look at him and said NOOOO (while shaking her head adamantly back and forth)...maybe next year. Here are a few shots of us at the parade...

Halloween

2008-11-04T15:14:00.004-05:00

Halloween is so much fun when you have children! It gives everyone an excuse to dress up and eat lots of candy. I think Adeline really enjoyed all the Halloween festivities also. We decided she should be a lamb since the only animal sound she knows is Baaa! She was a good sport and wore the whole ensemble two days in a row.

Too cute!

Two fur balls!

An unsuccessful attempt to get a group shot of our playgroup

Sporting Daddy's wig

Yes, we ALL dressed up!

Happy Birthday Jimbo!

2008-10-22T20:18:00.004-04:00

Adeline's only cousin is turning 2 tomorrow! We are so sorry that we can't be in Charleston to wish Jimbo a happy birthday in person. This is the best we can do...

First Fair

2008-10-05T09:08:00.004-04:00

Adeline went to the fair for the first time yesterday, and not just any fair...the Georgia National Fair! For those of us in the middle Georgia area, the fair is a pretty big deal. Ansley and Ben came up for the weekend and we decided to go to the fair on Saturday afternoon-bad idea! It seems when you crowd thousands of people, hundreds of grills, and too much livestock on a paved area in middle Georgia, it doesn't matter what season it is-it is going to be HOT! However, the heat did not seem to matter to Adeline, because she LOVED every minute of it! She ate her first corn dog, drank an ICEE, decided she did not like cotton candy, and helped us eat a delicious apple dumpling ...what's not to love? Ben also won her a stuffed frog, which she now insists on keeping with her at all times. She loved watching us on the rides and would scream (in excitement) when the people on the rides were screaming. Here are some pictures from Adeline's fair trip...

Beach Trip

2008-09-15T20:59:00.005-04:00

We want to thank Mamie and Papa for a wonderful week in Hilton Head. All of us had so much fun, and Adeline loved playing with her grandparents, aunts and cousin Jimbo! The big news from the week is that Adeline started walking! Fortunately, Papa had his digital camera on the beach and was able to record the big moment! I'll try to post the video soon. Here are some pics from the week...

Pigtails

2008-08-31T15:23:00.002-04:00

Adeline and I were in Wal-Mart yesterday and I saw some very small "ouchless" rubberbands. Since Adeline's hair is getting a little out-of-control, I thought I might give pigtails a try. I wish all of you could have seen Lawton's face when I took her outside with her new hairdo! Needless to say, he thought it was precious. Adeline seems to look a little more like a girl and a little less like a baby every day. As you can see from the pictures, Adeline got into the tomato bushes while we were outside-she loves the cherry tomatoes!

The Birthday Girl

2008-08-11T18:59:00.005-04:00

Wow! It is hard to believe that Adeline is 1! The year has gone so quickly; however, it is hard to remember life without our sweet Adeline. She is truly a gift from God, and our life is so much sweeter with her in it. She amazes us everyday with how quickly she grows, learns and changes. She has started taking steps and seems to add a new word to her vocabulary every week. Adeline takes after her daddy and is very affectionate. She loves people and has no problem going to total strangers. She makes friends everywhere she goes!

We celebrated Adeline's birthday this past weekend with our families. She had a ball and loved being the center of attention! (Sometimes Lawton and I wonder how we ended up with a daughter that does not seem to have a shy bone in her body, loves to be in the spotlight, and has really petite feet!) Adeline got a rocking horse, lots of precious fall clothes, her own chair (with her name on it), a slide, a skirt that sings the Hokey Pokey and several other toys. Here are some pics from the birthday girl's big day...

Precious Pearson Peach

2008-07-28T18:15:00.004-04:00

Adeline and I have certainly eaten our share of peaches this summer! Now, when Adeline sees a peach tree (not a peach...a peach tree) she holds out her hand and says "uhh." If you wait too long to pick a peach for her, she starts crying. There must be something in the genes! Here are some pictures of our precious Pearson peach and the peaches she loves...

A Fabulous 4th!

2008-07-09T19:56:00.005-04:00

Adeline and I (Lawton had to stay home-I guess somebody has to work!) spent the 4th in St. Simons. You know it's a great vacation when...

You're eating an ice cream sundae with 2 spoons!

You look THAT good in a bathingsuit!

Sparky's there!

Nobody cares how much you eat or drink!

It's just girls!

You're the best looking thing in the baby pool!

Hope all of you had a fabulous 4th also!

Plum Crazy

2008-06-15T20:48:00.003-04:00

Adeline is thoroughly enjoying the summer! She is staying up later, going to Mamie and Papa's pool, spending time at the beach, and acquiring quite a taste for peaches, watermelon and plums. Anytime Adeline goes with Lawton to "check on" the peaches, plums etc, she inevitably comes back looking like this...

Pool Party

2008-06-09T16:29:00.003-04:00

Adeline went swimming for the first time this weekend! She loved the water and I foresee us spending many more HOT summer days at the Pearson's pool.

A Few Firsts

2008-05-19T14:27:00.006-04:00

It has been a busy month, hence the lack of posts! The big news is that Adeline said what I think should be considered her first word. Last weekend, Lawton and I were at my grandmother's house in St. Simons. As I was leaving the room with Adeline, to nurse her and put her to bed, I did my usual routine of asking her to tell everyone "night night." Well, this time she said it, and my grandmother, mom, and Lawton were all witnesses. She has continued to say it ever since, but we have figured out that she has the meaning a bit wrong. It is very clear, for reasons I won't elaborate on, that Adeline thinks "night night" means to nurse. So, her first words might as well have been "let's eat." I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Anyway, here are a few other firsts from the past few weeks...

First Bikini (I call this a tankini in front of Lawton-he seems to be ok with that)

First Pearson Farms peach (I think she liked it!)

Happy Birthday Aunt Laurie

2008-04-29T15:21:00.003-04:00

Adeline wanted to wish her Aunt Laurie a very Happy Birthday! Unfortunately, Adeline can't talk on the phone or see her in person, so we decided some pictures of Adeline in her birthday suit would have to suffice.

Hope y'all are having a wonderful day up in Greenville. Tell Jimbo that Aunt Neir and Anay nay said hello. Enjoy...

Cabin Fever

2008-04-25T20:07:00.003-04:00

Sorry it has been so long since the last post. Now that Adeline is "on the move," I don't have much computer time! Last weekend we went to Hudson McGehee's 3rd birthday party at the cabin. It is hard to believe, but this was Adeline's first trip to the cabin, and needless to say she thoroughly enjoyed it! Lawton was VERY excited to see her holding a fishing pole! Here are some pics...

Bathing Beauty

2008-04-05T07:20:00.004-04:00

Adeline took her first trip to the beach this past week, and it definitely will not be her last! We went down to St. Simons for a few days to visit my grandmother and family. She takes after her mama and loves the beach! I thought she might try and eat the sand-you might have guessed by now that she does like to eat. However, she just crawled around, dug in the sand, and did a little people watching. I was worried about having her out in the sun too long, but fortunately she must have Lawton's skin. At the end of the day, I was burned and Adeline had a tan.

It's amazing how fast she is growing! Every week she learns a new "trick." Adeline is now crawling and making all kinds of noises (no words yet). She has just started clapping her hands and giving kisses (when she feels like it). I cannot believe she is almost eight months old!

Here are some pics from our first beach trip...

Happy Easter

2008-03-25T20:44:00.004-04:00

We hope all of you had a terrific Easter. Adeline enjoyed a relaxing time down in Thomasville...

She even found a couple of eggs in the annual Defnall egg hunt.

"So Big"

2008-03-11T20:09:00.005-04:00

As her cousin Jimbo would say, Adeline is getting "so big." She is seven months old today and I cannot believe how fast she is growing! We have started feeding her baby food, which she is thoroughly enjoying...

We have also recently lowered her crib, as she is now pulling herself up!

She has also started to scoot, which means we are both about to get a lot more exercise! Maybe we'll both be looking buff come bikini season-or I should say bathingsuit season-as Lawton has already decided that Adeline will not be wearing a bikini (or dating, driving etc) until she's 25.

Bunny

2008-03-07T08:23:00.003-05:00

On a recent trip to Thomasville, I introduced Adeline to one of my most cherished possessions...Bunny. As you can see from the pictures, Bunny has definitely seen his better days. I got Bunny for Easter when I was only 1 year old. For 25 years we rarely left each other's side. He graduated from Wake Forest, studied abroad in France, and has lived all over the state of Georgia! I decided when I got married to leave him in Thomasville- more for Lawton's sake than mine. It was so fun to see Adeline playing with Bunny...maybe I can get him to 201 Malatchie after all!

Squeaky Clean

2008-02-26T13:51:00.002-05:00

OK...I know I just posted several bath pictures, but I couldn't resist a few shots of Adeline in her new duck tub! For Adeline's sake, I'll make sure she's wearing clothes in the next post. On the other hand-if you've got it, why not flaunt it? And I may be biased, but I'd say she's got it!

Splish Splash I Was Taking A Bath...

2008-02-06T20:37:00.000-05:00

Ode to Sparky

2008-01-29T12:54:00.000-05:00

Wow, where to start? January has been SO busy for the Pearson family! We have been all over the state of Georgia- with Adeline in tow. All of this would not have been possible without our beloved Sparky! For those of you who do not know who Sparky is, Sparky is my mom's grandmother name. Before Adeline was born, my mom decided she wanted to be called Grandmama. Well, none of us felt this "fit" my mom who neither looks nor acts like a "grandmama." So...Lawton took it upon himself to name her Sparky (because she is such a sparkplug) and it kind of stuck! Adeline has yet to put her two cents in, but we feel like she'll approve.

These past few weekends would not have been possible without my mom's help! Lawton and I brought quite a crowd down to Thomasville MLK weekend. We all went out to eat while my mom babysat Adeline and Thatcher. We had hoped that the babies would sleep the entire time we were gone, but....

This is a picture of what we saw when we got home from dinner!

She most recently went with us to Brasstown, so that Lawton and I could participate in the Leadership Georgia program. It was freezing while we were there, so Sparky and Adeline spent most of the weekend walking around the hotel. By the time we left, they knew every employee on a first name basis!

So, a big thank you goes out to Sparky! I don't think you can truly appreciate all that a mom does until you become one yourself. I only hope that I can be half the mom and grandmama that Sparky is!

Just Peachy

2008-01-22T11:24:00.000-05:00

I am writing this entry with a little hesitation and shame. Before I confess to what I have done, I'll give a little background...Several couples went down to Thomasville with Lawton, Adeline and me this past weekend. On Sunday, "the girls" went down to Tallahassee to shop while "the boys" were hunting. We stopped by Fresh Market on the way home to grab something for dinner that night. Well, being the good peach farmer's wife that I am, I grabbed a couple of peaches, as Lawton and I are always sampling the competition. These particular peaches were from Chile. I promise that I only intended these peaches to be consumed by Lawton and me! However, Amy had one of those new contraptions that looks like a pacifier and holds fruit in a little net so that young babies can taste fruit and not have to chew it up (I have no idea what to call it). So....when we got home, we thought it would be fun to let Adeline try some fruit for the first time. Well, I guess you can see where I am headed with this....yes, it's true...Adeline had her first peach....and it was from Chile not Pearson Farms! Just to set the record straight, Lawton had nothing to do with this and undoubtedly would have put a stop to it. To make the situation even worse...Adeline LOVED that Chilean peach! I guess she has nothing with which to compare it. I am sure after she has her first Pearson Farms peach she will turn her nose up at any peach her daddy didn't grow!

First Tooth

2008-01-16T14:53:00.000-05:00

For the last few weeks, we have been suspicious that Adeline was teething. Well, our suspicions were confirmed today with the sprouting of her first tooth! This explains all the drooling and occassional inconsolable fussiness. I know the tooth fairy is supposed to come when you lose teeth; but, I feel like the process of getting teeth is much more difficult than losing one (not only for the baby but the parents too!) I think finding a $20 bill under my pillow (or in Adeline's crib) would make those fussy nights a little easier to endure.

Our Favorite Things

2008-01-08T10:42:00.000-05:00

I know everyone is probably expecting Christmas pictures; however, I have temporarily misplaced my camera (which contains all of our holiday pics)! SO...stay tuned and I will post them as soon as I find them! In the meantime, Adeline and I were recently inspired by Oprah's Favorite Things show to compile our own list of "favorite things." Adeline and I do not make a habit of watching Oprah-we prefer Baby Einstein videos. However, for those of you not from the middle Georgia area, Oprah filmed her favorite things show in Macon this year. I must say it was worth watching to see the Macon women praising the Lord for their new Kitchenaid mixer. Anyway, I have decided to add a permanent section to the blog entitled Adeline Adores. You can find it in the top right-hand corner of the blog. I will periodically update it with things Adeline (and consequently her mother) absolutely adores!

The first item on the Adeline Adores list is the Baby Einstein Exersaucer. Adeline LOVES her exersaucer! I think she enjoys it so much because she can sit up and see what is going on around her. The exersaucer plays music and has toys that spin, rattle etc. If my rambling doesn't convince you maybe this picture will...

Little Friends

2007-12-10T13:43:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, the Pearson family attended Katherine Ann's birthday party. Many of Adeline's friends were in attendance and we tried our best to get some cute pictures of them together. Well, it is hard enough to get a good picture of several adults...getting a good picture of several babies is close to impossible. However, we tried our best and here are the results...

Adeline & Landry

The Birthday Girl

A definite keeper-one crying, one sleeping, and one wondering what he is going to do with all these GIRLS!

Thatcher showing Adeline who's boss!

Home for the Holidays

2007-12-01T12:47:00.000-05:00

It is amazing how much more difficult it is to travel when you have a baby. We used to hop in the car whenever we wanted, with no regard to the last time we ate or took a nap. We didn't have to take five bags full of stuff for a two night visit and we didn't listen to Disney songs for two hours straight on the way there. However, things are a little different now. I believe if Adeline had her way, she would definitely prefer to stay home for the holidays. Nevertheless, it is so nice to visit all our family. So...we strap Adeline in her carseat- kicking and screaming, pray that she'll fall asleep at some point during the trip, and hit the road. In light of all the traveling we did over Thanksgiving (and will do again over Christmas), we are trying to stay home as much as possible in the meantime. So, the Pearson family has been spending a lot of time at 201 Malatchie Road-home, sweet home. Here are some pictures of Adeline doing her favorite thing-playing with her Mama and Daddy in her cozy footies at HOME!

Defnall Girls

2007-11-17T08:15:00.000-05:00

I don't think there is anything more fun than a girls' night with all the Defnall girls (my mom and Adeline included of course). Well, there were several of us together last weekend and it was so nice to have some girl time while the men went hunting. Adeline loves playing with her aunts, who can always seem to make her smile and laugh. Girls' night is no longer a night out on the town, but instead, a night staying at home and taking pictures of Adeline holding her head up (her latest trick).

Because of Adeline's dislike of the carseat, I have hardly taken her anywhere by myself. I took advantage of my sisters being here and decided to venture out a bit. Our first stop was the grocery store, which I must say went a little better than I had expected (I did not have high hopes). We loaded her infant carrier in to the buggy and made it to the produce department before Adeline decided she had had enough. After that, we must have looked like something off of Supermarket Sweep...one person held her while the others ran through the aisles grabbing what we needed for dinner that night....amazingly we got out of there with everything on the list! Our next stop was Old Navy, which actually went much better (bad news for Dad...Adeline already likes to shop).

So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am grateful for my sisters. Only sisters could have fun creating a scene in Kroger with a screaming baby; only sisters would insist on holding Adeline at all times because they knew how much their sister's back needed a break; and only sisters would get as excited as I do about Adeline holding her head up. I hope Adeline is lucky enough to have a sister (or two)!

"Easy Like Sunday Morning"

2007-11-04T16:42:00.000-05:00

As many times as Adeline has heard Lionel Richie's song "Easy Like Sunday Morning," you'd think she would know that Sunday mornings are supposed to be easy and peaceful. Well, it was neither easy nor peaceful for the poor nursery volunteers at Perry Presbyterian Church this Sunday morning. We went back to church (our first time since Adeline was born) and took Adeline to the church nursery. I was a little nervous to leave her with people I did not know, but figured it was good for both of us to "branch out." Adeline looked so precious when we dropped her off. She was wearing a beautiful dress, white booties, and a smile on her face. She looked like an angel and I had high hopes that she would entertain the nursery ladies with her sweet smiles and coos.....well, entertain them she did! When we went to pick her up, she was sound asleep on one lady's shoulder. "How did she do?" I asked, feeling sure they had loved every minute they had been able to spend with her. "We won...we always win" was the reply I got. They went on to explain that she had cried...and cried....and cried. They had tried the swing, the bouncy seat, the rocking chair, but nothing had worked until one lady finally put her on her left shoulder (they said the right shoulder didn't work either) and Adeline finally passed out. As I apologized, I noticed the other babies in the room sitting peacefully in the infant carriers, bouncy seats etc. So Adeline had been the star alright...she had been the center of attention...just not in the way I had hoped. Of course, we forgot to take pictures BEFORE we went to church, so here are some pictures of Adeline after her church performance. When we got home her dress was wrinkled, her diaper was wet, and she had lost her booties somewhere along the way. However, she was all smiles (and tongue)...as if to say "No, I won."

Party Girl

2007-10-30T12:25:00.000-04:00

Well, Adeline has been quite the party girl for the past few weeks. We have actually left the four walls of 201 Malatchie Road and been out and about...more fun for mama than for Adeline I think! Our first party stop was Weston and Mary Margaret's wedding day picnic. Adeline takes after her aunt Mary Katherine and does not enjoy the sun very much, so we only stayed for a little while. From there we moved on to Jimbo's (Adeline's only cousin) first birthday party. Unfortunately (or fortunately...depending on how you look at it), Adeline was asleep for the majority of the party. And finally, Adeline made her debut in Thomasville at the Sip n' See at Grandmama Carla's (AKA Sparky's) house. Everyone oohed and aahed over our precious baby girl...and who can blame them. Adeline was not too happy to be in a dress and booties, but despite a small leak on one lady's blouse and a few crying spells, the party was a huge success!

So, we are now back at 201 Malatchie and enjoying a little peace and quiet after the past two weeks. Despite her busy social schedule, Adeline did pick up a number of new "tricks" over the past few weeks. She has realized that she has HANDS and is grabbing at toys, faces etc. She has also become much more vocal and now makes an "ooh" sound over and over when she gets excited. The biggest news is that Adeline finally seems to be taking to her carseat, which she did NOT like for the first two months. So, Adeline and I will finally be able to get out and about, which makes her mama very happy (:

Daddy's Little Girl

2007-10-13T15:39:00.000-04:00

Well, it seems Adeline is following in my footsteps and is definitely a daddy's girl. She is absolutely mesmerized by Lawton and all the faces, sounds etc he makes for her. I think Lawton is equally mesmerized by all of Adeline's faces and sounds. She sure does love her daddy-and I don't blame her.

Seven Weeks

2007-09-29T21:21:00.001-04:00

Adeline Lanier Pearson was born August 11th at 6:23 pm. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long...perfect! The past seven weeks have been wonderful, miraculous, a little tiring(ok..very tiring), and full of firsts. In true Defnall form, Adeline is quite the rocker. She LOVES the hammock, porch swing, and rocking chair. Lawton and I also spend a lot of evenings "dancing" with Adeline to get her to sleep. You may be picturing us swaying with our precious daughter to soft baby lullabies. However, Adeline seems to have a thing for r&b and Lionel Richie or Stevie Wonder can get her to sleep every time. She has started smiling and cooing, which makes her mama and daddy's heart melt every time...I cannot imagine what it will be like when she starts talking!