Birmingham Babies

I recently took a quick trip to Birmingham with Sarah and Hayes. We were visiting Brad and Bentley, which meant visiting with lots of good friends, too. We had a GREAT time catching up and laughing at the kiddos....and then rested for a few days to recover (especially me and B and B--it's hard to go from no kids to LOTS racing around!). It was a blast--thanks for having us! II did not get many pictures of the adults--imagine that!

Our friends Tommy and Blakely came over for a cookout and had their little ones--Jane and Mary Thomas in tow. I haven't seen either of their girls so it was great to actually meet them and play with them! They are precious and I am so proud of Tommy and Blakely. We have been friends since my Louisville days and have kept in touch via blogs, facebook, and emails. Tommy recently came to visit us for the Ole Miss/ UT game (but we won't remind him of that game!). We always have a great time together, so it was a treat to see their entire family. Oh, and speaking of treats...

Hayes eyed the desserts.

So naturally the kiddos got to eat lots of desserts!

Hayes and the girls were fast friends. Anything that Jane did, such as hid under the dining table...

Hayes did (or attempted to do)!

After lots of cookies the kids went wild--here, you see Mary Thomas is already in her pajamas and Jane is sweeping the television. Meanwhile, all adults are talking around the chaos and actually having a lovely visit.

Saturday morning walk to Magic Muffin (aka CRACK HOUSE because it's SO good and then they are closed the next TWO times I attempt to go!).

Saturday afternoon play date with my best friend and her children. I always try to visit Dana when I'm in town, and this visit, though short, was special because Hayes and Wells got to meet! They are only 5 days apart in age, so it was super fun to see them playing together....well, around one another. She also has a precious baby girl, Claire, and I always love seeing her angelic smile! Love your fam Dana!

To close out the weekend, we honored a Sloan family tradition and ate at Kobe, a hibachi grill. Hayes LOVED it and ALL of the food--especially the bowl of shrimp "yum-yum" sauce that happened to be in his reach.

Good times had by all. Love y'all!