Sah-Wing

Although Everett and I swung (swang? I guess I should really look that up...) together last week, Everett got to be a big boy and swing all by himself the other day. His facial expressions ranged from pure terror, to uncertainty, to finally happiness. And I'm pleased to say that there was no crying at all!

Look how little he looks in that contraption

Mouth open - a sure sign he's having a good time

Grinning at his dad - another sure sign he's happy

sigh - So sweet!

A very successful first swing...

And the inevitable exhaustion that followed...

All together now: "Awwww!"

Visitors!

Everett was lucky to receive not one or two, but THREE visitors a couple of weekends ago. Pooh-bah, Nana and Miss Marissa came to see Mr. Everett. Everett was especially taken with his cousin, Marissa. Not only is she a darling girl, but she was definitely the noisiest of the three visitors! Everett had fun pulling their hair and on their noses, so all in all it was a great visit!

That miniture tiger was a HIT with the little guy.

The oldest and the youngest cousin with their Pooh-bah.

Marissa may be laughing, but make no mistake about it, Everett's not about to let go.

Everett and Nana

Everett says, "Ahhhh, gahhhhh, ooooooo", which translated means, "Thanks for coming to see me Pooh-bah, Nana and Marissa. I had a good time!"

Mr. "E" Funk

Everett and I went to the park today for our weekly playgroup. And since Everett's not quite up to playing age just yet, he and I swang (swung?) on the swing. We were content in our swinging when Shayleen pointed out that Everett's hat had taken a turn.

Who knew Everett was so up to date on the current trends??? He certainly doesn't get it from us. Maybe Uncle Ty?

Quite the Conundrum

Every now and then I have the toughest time trying to decide who's cuter - Everett or Will. Case in point: Will helps us get out the door on time on Sundays by getting Everett dressed and ready to go. I had Everett's outfit laid out and ready to go, Will simply needed to get it on him. Everett looked right snazzy in his new outfit (thanks Grandma Julia!) and I suppose I was simply overcome by his cuteness that I didn't realize that Will had made a pretty cute mistake. See if you can follow the pictures, as they go blow by blow:

Everett in the full, complete outfit

Let the undressing begin...

Now pay close attention.

One button unbuttoned...

Two...

Three...

Four (And if you look closely, you can see Will's "mistake")

Yes, folks, Will is so cute, he managed to put Everett's shirt on backwards.

Aye caramba!

And there you have it. So who do you think's cuter? The baby in the darling outfit or the daddy who managed to put his shirt on backwards? The choice is yours...

Yummy Yummy in Everett's Tummy

Will has been super anxious to feed Everett rice cereal since day one. I, on the other hand, have been a bit more hesitant. But last week, I folded and let Will get down to business. And Will was not disappointed as Everett did a great job! I'm sure he was probably just thinking, "Alright! Food!" As a side note, Everett had his 4 month check-up last week (16 pounds and 26.5 inches - our little man!) and the doctor gave the go-ahead to start rice cereal, so I feel a tad better knowing we now have doctor approval. So, here's our not-so-little muchkin trying his first bite of something other than formula.

The prep: Everett has no idea what's coming.

The excitement of the uknown.

Look at the gleam in his eye. Everett won't know what hit him.

Oh yeah! A direct hit. I love how it's oozing out of the side of his mouth.

A natural with the spoon.

Pure, unadulterated gluttony.

He not only swallowed everything, but also took to making, "Hmmm" sound effects as well.

Hand vs. cereal: Which would you choose?

On his face and his bib. Mission accomplished.

An Evolution of Mobile Watching

Everett's been quite a fan of his Baby Einstein mobile for awhile now. And as of late, he's taken to watching the mobile from a rather, how should I say, unique angle:



Why our little boy has determined that this is the optimal angle for which to enjoyably view his mobile, we haven't the slightest idea. So in honor of Everett taking the world into his own hands, bucking tradition, thinking outside the box, expanding his horizons and all that other good stuff that we think suggest a creative mind and a genius in the making, we decided to take a look back on how our little boy got to this point at only four months of age.

Ahh, the beginning. Conforming to the traditions of his forefathers...

He's starting to realize that maybe there's more to moblie watching that just looking straight up.

The rebellion begins...

A fully-on-his-side-watcher - a preview of what is to come.

Ta-daah! On his stomach it is!

A view from the top. So do you think he got taken by surprise by the flash?

Our very own free thinker in all his glory.

March Madness

For Christmas, Everett's Pooh-bah and Nana (Will's dad and stepmom) gave him a Duke outfit. Pooh-bah is a HUGE Duke fan and with Duke well on it's way the the Final Four, Everett just had to give the team a shout out.

And Pooh-bah isn't the only fan in the Giddens family, as you can see below.

This may come as a surprise to some, but both Dad and I wouldn't mind if Everett became the next J.J. Redick. Have y'all seen that guy's shot?

WOW!

Anyway, Duke's next game will be in the Sweet 16 on Thursday at 7:10 EST against the LSU Fighting Tigers. Everett says, "Go Blue Devils!"

Uncle Ty and the ATL

When Uncle Ty was here last weekend for the nuptials of Aunt Paula and Uncle Logan, he spent a few minutes of quality time with Everett trying to impart his wisdom of exactly how to sport a baseball hat - the cool way. And try though he did, Everett just had to come to grips with the fact that perhaps he's just not ready to support the hometown the way Uncle Ty can.

What a cutie!

Uncle Ty has absolutely no mercy for poor Everett.

Little "E" sportin' it sideways

And of course he had to try a rally cap. Thanks T.K.!