Recent pictures of Link

The hat that Meme made for him. He had this on in the hospital but it was way too big for his head. It finally fits!



We think he is starting to look more like Brad now but we both think the boy still looks like me when he has a hat on!

Last Cabin Trip of the Year

We were able to make it up to the cabin this past weekend. Since we will be in Atlanta with Brad's family for Thanksgiving, this was our last chance to get a cabin trip in before the end of the year. Although it was a short trip and the weather was less than awesome, it was a good trip. We were able to do a little bit of hiking in a new place and relax. Here are a few pictures from the trip.



Our hike at Doughton Park off of the Parkway. We all thought that there was an awesome view if those clouds just would go away.





Pictures from our quick stop at Mt. Jefferson. Yeah, I know we do the jumping thing a lot but seriously, how can you not have fun doing that.



Link has definitely started noticing the dogs more and more now. Newman is especially patient with Link. Here are a few pictures of one night at the cabin. One of the pictures is blurry and bad of Link but the look on Newman's face is worth it.

NC State vs Wake

The Sears family got together once again this past Saturday for our annual State vs. Wake tailgate. The trend continues with Wake winning at home every time we play them there but as my Aunt Lisa always says, "We've never lost a tailgate!" We had a great time with everyone there. Here are a few pictures from the day.



Once again, another awesome onesie made by Deria!



Link attempting to eat my hair....



Our best family photo we have taken thus far!



Link didn't make it through the whole tailgate but we never had to worry if he would be held the whole time. Here he is passed out with Meme.

Sweet Potatoes

We let Link try some sweet potatoes this past week. Judging by the pictures, we are thinking the jury is still out on this one......

Link's first football game

State started out their 2011 season this past Saturday and more importantly marked Link's first football game. Overall he did well. We tailgated before the game and then ended up staying till the end of the 3rd quarter. The ear plugs we got him didn't work as well as we had hoped so there are some noise cancelling headphones that are being ordered as I type and will hopefully be here before the next game. Link wasn't a fan of sudden noises during the game. For example, the fireworks when the team ran out or different cheers from our section didn't go over so well for him but the boy was attempting to fall asleep. There seemed to be a lot of babies at the game. Maybe I just noticed because I also had a kid with me. One woman even had her five week old with her!!


Brad's family was in town the weekend and got to go the game with us.


Although State didn't look their best on Saturday, they did manage to win. Link looked so cute in his red and white striped State outfit and bucket hat! Our family's annual State vs. Wake tailgate is next weekend at Winston Salem and we are all pretty excited. At least we know the food will be awesome if the football isn't!

Five Months Old

Link turned five months old yesterday! We are very pleased to say that Link has finally mastered the art of sleeping through the night. It couldn't have come at a better time. He started sleeping through the night the same week that I went back to work. He is such a good baby. He isn't down with the whole napping thing some days but has such a sweet personality. He is smiling, laughing, and "talking" all the time now. He tolerates tummy time, can sit in his Bumbo decently, and loves being outside. He can be screaming one minute and content the next if you just take him outside. My mom watches Link three days a week and he stays with one of our friends the other two. I miss terrible at school but it is a great relief not having to be worried about him during the day.





We are headed to our first football game this weekend. We have season tickets for NC State football this year and are very excited to take Link with us. In case you are wondering, he already has his outfit picked out! Most people think we are crazy to take a baby to the games but the plan is to prove them wrong.