Our first trip to the ER

Much to my dismay Keegan has learned how to open the oven door. I had just turned it off so it was still hot, of course. This warranted our very first trip to the ER.

The burns were not bad - barely second degree; however, Keegan just didn't understand what was going on and we had nothing in the house for burns. So for Keegan's pain and my sanity we go to the ER in search of relief.

They gave him a shot for pain and to help calm him down. Here's our little druggy.

All better, he decides to have some raisins. The next morning, he acts as though nothing has happened. He's using his hand to eat, clap, crawl around, play, etc. Mommy is still recovering.

18 Month Old Pics

Here are the much anticipated pictures we had taken when Keegan turned 18 months old. We were referred to a great new photographer, Kristin Aune and she didn't disappoint us. She's fantastic! I highly recommend her, she was great with Keegan. A link to her website is in my links section. Definitely visit her website!

Buddies

This is Remy, Keegan's buddy. His mommy and I took the boys swimming.

They really get along very well together.

I couldn't get the two of them together. They don't stay still long enough. They're both very busy.

I thought these pics turned out pretty well considering I was using my camera phone. Pretty good, huh?!

Walkin' In Memphis

For those of you that don't know, Mike has been interviewing for a management position with RJ Young's Memphis,TN branch. So this past weekend Mike, Keegan and I took a trip to Memphis to check out the area and get a feel for it in case we do end up moving. The office is actually in a little town outside of Memphis called Bartlett. We had a good time seeing the sites and taking in some history. Most of you know that I've been mildly obsessed with Elvis Presley since I was about 4 years old. This was my first time to Memphis, which is also where my mom was born. So I was very interested to see where my mom made her debut as well as to see Graceland for the very first time. I was SO EXCITED!

This was Keegan's first time in a hotel. He was so excited to be able to walk around in a different place and touch things. Check out the video of him playing in the closet.

Keegan preparing for his first night in a hotel bed. He's having a little juice and winding down for the night. He liked the king-size bed.

So I FINALLY make it to Graceland. I was in awe.

This is a picture of the graffiti on the wall surrounding Graceland. If you've never been there, it's something to see. Fans of all kinds have signed this wall.

We also drove past the Lorraine Motel. James Earl Ray shot Dr. Martin Luther King here.

Dr. King's room and the exact spot where he was shot.

We also drove past Beale Street. I had no idea you couldn't actually drive down Beale Street. It's blocked off so you have to park and walk down it.

Keegan rides a horse outside of Loretta Lynn's Country Kitchen. Good food!

We visited the mall in Cordova, TN (just outside of Memphis) which is near the RJ Young office. There was an indoor play area and Keegan wouldn't get out of the car. If you asked him if he wanted down, he quickly answered no. He sat in this thing for the longest time. He wouldn't let any other kids play in it.

I made Mike drive around the Heartbreak Hotel. I had to see everything Elvis.

Here I am standing outside of Graceland. I was so excited to be there FINALLY! However, I didn't get to go inside so I made Mike promise to take me back for the VIP tour. The wall behind me is the graffiti wall I mentioned earlier.

Across the street from Graceland are Elvis' planes. Here's a peak of the Lisa Marie.

Independence Day

Of course, these are all out of order again but we spent our fourth at our church watching the fireworks and experiencing all activities and food they had to offer this year. This picture was taken right after Keegan's sugar crash from all the junk he ate that evening. It was the saddest thing I've ever seen.

Enjoying the fireworks with my baby.

Then he hopped to Daddy to enjoy them with him.

It just wouldn't be an event without checking out the firetrucks. He's making his truck sound as I snap the picture.

My little patriotic sweetie.

Keegan enjoys a hot dog. He's not too crazy about them but as hungry as he was this night, he gladly chowed down.

Mike insisted on getting a snow cone for himself. Well, there is no getting any kind of beverage or food without Keegan thinking he needs to try it. So here he is with his first snow cone ever. It was a big mess. Take a look at the video!

And here is the end result. His face was red for the next few days.