4 States and a District Later, Two New Babies Join the Family

Around 8 months ago, Lynn and I found out that both her sister and my brother were expecting new babies. Even more crazy was that they were both due within a week of each other. And here we are with two new babies in one week...... both healthy and happy. One boy, one girl. One Monday, one Friday.

Emily Guin came first in Rome, Georgia on Monday, November 3, 2008.

Check out the post below on Emily.
Four days later, Carter Osborn was born in Alexandria, Virginia on Friday, November 7, 2008. Here is Poppa Gary holding his new grandson.

Dad and I arrived on Saturday just in time to accompany Carter in watching his first LSU game, which also happened to be his first Alabama game. Fortunately for him, he slept through most of it. It was bad on both sides.

For more pics and video, check out Matt's blog..... it is awesome.

http://www.ozinnova.blogspot.com/

Back in T-Town tomorrow to see my girls....... hasta.

Savannah's 2nd Birthday Party and Pics

First of all, lets start with the ridiculous......

The first pic is of all of the beautiful (and plentiful) gifts that Savannah got for her birthday. Of course, they are all appreciated and she has enjoyed everything you see here. We appreciate everyone that came to the party and/or sent gifts. But seriously..... I am glad we got a bigger house.

The pile of gifts...... looks more like Christmas.

The fishing was a big hit at the party.... here is Savo and Natalie looking at a catfish in the bucket (we threw him back).

Uncle Ron helps Brady with the fish he caught.

Pasha and the elusive Mary Hollis (she temporarily went missing later in the evening).

Savo explaining something.

The "jumpy thing" as it was named by Savannah was a big hit. Thanks to Pasha and Brian for lending it to us.

Savannah showing off her gifts.

Savannah and Natalie

Almost all of the girls

Peace out..... the party was done. We were tired.

Me and Savo

The day before Savo's party, Lynn and I hired a photographer to take her 2nd birthday pics. These are some that Granmomma caught as the shoot was going on. I really like this one.

This is Savannah about to say "no no no!"
This is Savannah finishing saying "no no no!"
The fam in the backyard.


Savo and Lynn

Lynn made the beautiful headband Savo is wearing (she has also gotten really good at making hair bows.... look for them at a store near you).

"Go dis way."

These pics were taken in Gulf Shores..... Savo shares her mommy and daddys love for the beach.

More pics soon...... thanks for checking in on us!

Welcome Carter Matthew Osborn

Two babies in one week!!

Meet Carter Matthew Osborn.... born this morning. Weighs 7lbs, 7ozs and 19 inches long. Congratulations Matt, Kerrie, Morgan, and Karlyle (and Granmomma).

The Christmas list grew a lot longer this week. More pics soon!

Welcome Emily Guin

On Monday, Nov. 3 at 1:13 p.m. EST, Emily Madison Guin was born at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. She weighed 7 lbs, 12 ozs. Below are some pics from the trip. I wil post a few more later, as well as pics from Savannah's Birthday party. Congratulations to Mark and Pam!

Moments before arrival, Mark and Pam share a final quiet moment.

And whammo....... welcome Emily!

Uncle Ron and Poo
Savannah was saying "hello little baby"

The sisters and Emily

Doesn't Lynn look like she is ready for another one?I have been called the "Crazy Uncle" or "Crazy Man." I'm sure there are other names they don't tell me about.

I really like this one of Ronnie and Linda.

The Mason clan.

The Guin clan.

Morris, Mary Ellen, and Emily.

Poo and baby

Natalie pets the new addition.

Daddy....... again.

Big yawn...... the baby already sleeps more than Savannah.

First peek of the crazy world.

Thats all for now...... more later! We got plenty with the new camera.

Savannah's 2nd Birthday Party Invitation

This is Savannah's 2nd Birthday Party Invitation. You should all be receiving one of these either by mail or email. If you don't, please let me know immediately.... osborn34@gmail.com.

It should be a lot of fun...... fishing, food, inflatable jumping apparatus, fireworks. Almost sounds dangerous. Hope you all can come.

The New Snapper

After a couple of dozen times push mowing the back yard with its ridiculously thick weeds and grass, Lynn and I invested in a riding lawn mower. After careful consideration, I opted for a Snapper for a couple of reasons...1. They told Walmart "No" (click here for more info) and 2. My grandfather, Hood, had one that lasted as long as I can remember. I am very glad we got it. What used to take 2 1/2 hours and lots of sweat now takes about 45 minutes. I am all for exercise, but the act itself was getting quite old, especially with the push mower quitting every 4-5 minutes because it couldn't handle the thickness. Oh, and Savannah likes it too. I think Hood would be proud.

Trip to Destin with Revon and Traci

On the weekend of September 6 and 7, Lynn, Savannah and I took a trip with Revon and Traci to Destin, Florida where we stayed in an old, vintage house on the bay.

Here are some pics...... we'll start from last night and work our way back.

Out on the pier, there was old boat where Revon and I found some crab traps. The first night, we didn't have any luck. But the second night, the crabs had come to feast on old deli meat and sausage.

This was the biggest one.... Revon swung his shoe at him and he clamped right onto it. All the ladies screamed.

Savannah wanted to play with them.
Sunset our last night.

That little speck they are looking at is a hermit crab that we found on the rocks by the bank.

For some reason while me and Sav were playing at the beach, she decided she wanted to put her legs under my legs and just sit there for a while. It was really sweet.
Cheese puffs!!

Just playing...... the child loves the beach more than anything I believe.


Savo was lierally so excited, she couldn't sleep. The first night, she stayed up until 11:30 and then was up at 5:15 ready to go. She got sleepy as the day wore on, but never got fussy.

This is Lynn and I trying to get a pic of Sav's sunburn (insert bad parent comment here).
While trying to get that pic, Savannah started rolling around and being silly on the bed. About the time i told Lynn she was going to pee on the bed, she did....... on my pillow.
Savannah's new favorite thing (besides the beach) is cake. Here she is devouring a cupcake.

Sav and mommy in front of Stinky's which is an excellent restaraunt on Highway 30-A.

Nana, PeePaw and Savo.

Savo, PeePaw and NaNa dug some big holes and played in the sand.
Savo had sand everywhere and didn't care a bit.