Friends, friends everywhere.

Well, this was the first weekend Bryan didn't come home. Jack and I missed him terribly. However, one of my bff's, Kim and her new fiance Ryan (and congratulations to you, too, of course!!) came into town for a visit. It was a well appreciated visit, of course. It was a weekend of losing track of time and just enjoying the moment. Kimmie and Ryan were definitely a great help with Jack - toting him here and there - and helping with many public poopy diapers. (The kid doesn't ever poop - but not this weekend!!)

They arrived Friday morning - we ate a quick bite at El Sombrero and headed to Savannah to show Ryan the area. We started on River Street and enjoyed some Wet Willies. Jack dropped a bomb while we were sitting on the benches so we all experienced his first public poop diaper change. Very interesting ... I need more practice with that one. We just sat and enjoyed the sun and scenery for the most part. We walked all over the area and ended back at City Market. From there, we visited many beautiful streets, cemeteries, and Forsyth Park. Then, we headed out the islands and ate at Uncle Bubba's (Paula Dean's brothers seafood restaraunt). Before heading home we stopped off to see Steph and Hal so they could meet Jack and Ryan and see Kim again.

Kimmie & Ryan on River Street

Saturday we headed onto campus for some Georgia Southern fun. We toured the campus to see how much its grown. We spent the afternoon at Artsfest - we planned on going to the Blue and White game but lost track of time. We enjoyed the sun and the shade of the trees. Kim painted Jack a picture.

Auntie Kimmie feeding baby Jack at ARTsFEsT

Auntie Kimmie, Jack and her painting for Jack - such an ar-teest!

Jack holding onto his horsie friend in his car seat.

From there, we headed to the baseball game with Auntie Lindsay. It was our first time to the new baseball stadium. VERY nice. I definitely plan on attending more baseball games. Jack made many friends from all sides - all grown men who were more facisnated by Jack than the game. What can I say - he has that effect on people. We came home and tried to start a fire but our wood was sooo damp from all the rain we had - it was a bust. However, chopping wood was fulfilling?

Auntie Kimmie, Uncle Ryan, Baby Jack, and the cheerleading calendar

Jack's first baseball game.

Jack completely unphased by the cheering at the baseball game

Sunday was another rainy day in Statesboro - we made breakfast and Jim Reynolds (family friend) stopped by. He was on his way back to MN after a week and a half of golfing in Hilton Head. Later on, Auntie Ann and Uncle Matt stopped in, too! They were on their way back from Matt's brother's wedding on Tybee Island. Jack definitely loved him some Matt. Jack just gawked at Matt - they are new best friends. Later on, Uncle Tom stopped by for some Sunday beer and we grilled some steaks in between rains. yum.

Jack & Jim

Auntie Ann & Uncle Matt

Jack hanging out with his new BFF.

Auntie Kimmie and Auntie Ann :)

Auntie Kimmie and Uncle Ryan left very early Monday morning to catch a flight back to Chicago. We're all looking forward to their wedding and their hopeful move back south. :) Their visit was a godsend. It was great having them here - their visit was too fast but it kept our mind off of Bryan's absence.

Jack with his cool shoes and his new friend from Auntie Ann's mom.