tail gating

We are continuing a tradition the Ransome family started in 1988 by tail gating before Alabama home games. We are so blessed to be able to share this tradition with our boys.

Nathan was looking forward to seeing Bryant-Denny stadium for the first time.

We grabbed a quick Hamiter family photo when we arrived at the Walk of Champions.

The boys...

Josh was beaming with pride as he walked with Nathan.

We decided to take Nathan to the quad.

He talked us into letting him get into one of the bouncy houses. He promptly screamed for Mommy to get him OUT!

Maybe next year...

Of course, Nathan MUST get a few minutes playing in Granddad's tool box.

Granddaddy, John Tyler and Uncle Tyler

Mommy & Uncle Tyler

Daddy & John Tyler

Mommy & John Tyler

Mommy, Daddy & Nathan

I think he's getting geared up for the game!

Nathan loved sitting back and relaxing at the tail gate.

Enjoying a few minutes of the Auburn game.

He's learning quickly!

1/2

John Tyler is six months old! We can hardly believe how quickly the time has passed.

He is an incredible blessing to our family and we are so grateful for him.

He's beginning to get more verbal and loves spending time with his brother.

He weighs in at 20 lbs. 2.5 oz. and measures 28 in. in length.

lounging

Nothing like Saturday morning cartoons in my parents bed.

Jim 'n Nicks

One of our favorite places to eat as a family is Jim 'n Nicks. We got to enjoy a wonderful meal with Granddad and Grandmother before the Arkansas game.

What a treat!

grape stomp

Nana & Aunt Bonnie took Nathan to Morgan Creek Winery for a grape stomp.

They enjoyed one of the first few weekends of fall and Nathan saw his first fall pumpkin.

Apparently pumpkins make good seats...

rolling over

John Tyler has become a pro at rolling over. Here is one of his first attempts. He is always so proud of himself once he makes the flip. He's started scooting around on his back. It won't be long before we're chasing two little boys around the house!

Labor Day

After beginning our Labor Day weekend with a family trip to the Birmingham zoo, we headed southeast to Lake Martin for our last lake weekend of the summer. Thankfully we were joined by lots of family and friends.

Uncle Mike, Aunt Dana, Anna & Joseph joined us after a weekend of Auburn football.

We loved getting to play with our cousins! They are so cool!

Great Aunt Kathy and Nana had fun recreating a photo they took just over 20 years ago with my cousin Kyle and Uncle Tyler. Now they have their grandsons, Landon and John Tyler.

What a handsome pair!

Landon's Mommy, Caroline, and Great Grandma enjoyed visiting and sharing wonderful food.

Nathan enjoyed playing in the back of Granddaddy's "old" truck. There are mountains of treasure in that old tool box.

As always, we look forward to getting in some wonderful quality time with Aunt Bonnie. She enjoyed skiing and swimming with Nathan.

It was a great way to bid summer farewell!