Dickersons At Disney

When Alanna (my bestie from college) originally proposed the idea of taking a Disney trip together with our families, it sounded SO magical. And it didn't disappoint.

It was just Alanna and me with our boys for the first few days of the trip. We got some much needed catch-up/hangout time together. Kev and Shane joined us about halfway through the week.

'Twas the night before Magic Kingdom...

Had Mickey looked more like Thomas the Train, I think things would have gone much differently. From a distance, Nolan thought Mickey was SUPER cool. Up close? Not so much. 

But Kev and I enjoyed ourselves!

Two of my trips to Disney have been spent with this gem.

The next day, the three of us went to a Braves Spring Training game.

Nolan's first!

 Side Note: 

That night, Alanna tried guacamole for the first time!

 Nolan was hilarious at the petting zoo, chasing the goats and sheep around with that brush!

"Nolan, do you love the sheep?"

These two, I swear.

The sweetest group hug and Steak 'N Shake wrapped up our vacay.

SO much of why this trip was as successful as it was is because of Alanna and Shane. They know the ins and outs of all things Disney and so graciously let us tag along with them. They hooked us UP. Thank you guys so much for EVERYthing. 

We'll remember and cherish this trip forever.

Nolan: Month Eighteen

It's hard to imagine our lives without Nolan. The reality is that he's only been around for 18 months. But there is much to be said about the past year and a half. I have loved a man and little boy combo for just 18 short months, and it has been incredible. Beautiful. Vulnerable. Trying.
Worth it.

Nolan,

God is so gracious. I feel so unworthy to be your mom. Some days are hard, my patience is pushed, and I come up short. But being your mom points me to Jesus. One day, I pray you fully understand what I mean when I say that. I am beyond grateful and humbled to be your mother. See me awkwardly staring at you? Yeah, that's normal, and I'm probably thinking about it in that very moment. It's fine.

Here are a few things you've grown to love and do as of late:

You. Crack. Us. Up. 

You play hide-and-seek with Daddy and LOVE it when he jumps out and scares you (You definitely don't get that from me.).

You still love your paci while riding in the car and at bedtime.

"Foof" = waffles or shoes

"Gaga" = Dada
I'd list all of the words and sounds you can "say" but it's hard to keep track of all of them these days.
You talk so much!

I love it when you come into a room and say, "Haaaayyy."
Flushing toilets fascinates you.

You have the goofiest fake laugh (and do it often because you know it's funny).

You LOVE Thomas and Friends and fire trucks. 

You are an EXCELLENT eater.

Which explains why you can fit in size 2T.

You are a super great traveler and love visiting Nana & Papa G and Gamma & Papa Dave's houses.

All of your teeth have come in except for your two year molars.

You enjoy the big, chunky wooden puzzles and are actually pretty good at them.
You recently learned how to swing a bat and hit the ball off of the tee. Your dad and Bub are SO proud.

Riding bikes with Daddy is one of your favorite things to do. Ever.

You do a lot of things right and left handed but tend to favor your right.

You're a drummer at heart.
You like dogs.

You love going to your friends' houses and having them over to play.

Your best buds are Titus, Coen, Zeke, and Rowan (and you love Eiley Beth (aka Ebae) and Finley too).

Your Dad and I love you more and more everyday.

Happy half birthday, little boy!