St. Patrick's Day in Savannah 2009

Alex's 1st St. Patrick's Day Parade !

The Youngblood's the morning of St. Patty's getting ready for the Parade!!
This year was Alex's 1st St. Patrick's Day Parade! It has been a tradition for Gary and his family to partake in all of the fesitivies in Savannah to celebrate their fmaily heritage from Ireland. My first St. Patty's Day was 6 years aog and I have come a long way from the rowdy partying that I once took part in, to now walking with Gary in the Parade. Gary is a member of the AOH ( Ancient Order of the Hibernians). He has walked for many years with them, I am not sure how long. Now Gary is able to share this experience with Alex! The St. Patty's Day weekend started off with the Irish Heritage dance, followed by the Tara Feis on Saturday, and The Celtic Cross on Sunday. Alex and Gary attended Celtic Cross alone, while I held down the fort at home. Then on Tuesday this year was the Parade. The 2nd largest Parade in the Nation! Father O'Brien was the grand marshall this year! He is the priest that married Gary & I. It was so wonderful to have a connection to this years Grand Marshall:) I don't have any photos because we walked and I didn't get a photo:( Enjoy the photos! Alex is 10 months old:) I can't believe he will be 1 in just a couple of months!

Kiss Me I'm Irish Shirt! Thanks Auntie Kim!

Daddy & Alex!

Auntie Julie, Alex & Mommy!

Uncle Billy & Alex

Gary & I at the Irish Heritage dance

BATH TIME !!!

So after a hard day of school, playing, and going to the beach, Alex likes to unwind with a nice hot bath. Up til now, he needed Mommy and Daddy's help getting in and out of the tub. But, I dont' think he's gonna need it for much longer. I caught him in the act the other night and Kerri got the camera. This kid's growing up waaaay too fast! Next thing I know, he's gonna be asking the old man for the car keys and a C-note to pay for his date's dinner. Very Scary!

Alex's First Trip to the Beach!!

Alex & Mommy strolling the the beach! Alex is getting ready to get his feet wet!

Alex & Daddy!


Alex putting his feet in the sand for the first time:)



OOHHHH, the water!!!

Alex & Mommy1! Alex likes riding on top of Mommy's shoulders

All tuckered out after a long day! A different outfit and Alex's first pair of hard soled shoes!

Today time changes, so we were up pretty early. The sun was just beginning to rise when we decided that today would be such a good day to go out to the beach! The weather was supposed to be spectacular--- 80 degrees and sunny! We took Alex to his first breakfast at the Breakfast Club and then to the BEACH. He got to walk on the sand and feel the water under his toes in one of many tide pools:) It is March and already nice weather! This is why we love living in the south!!

Alex's First Trip to the Breakfast Club!!!

Alex eating his FIRST waffle at the Breakfast Club! We took Alex for breakfast this morning and then to the beach for a some fresh Spring air!!!

Alex at the Beach! It sideways, sorry, this is my first video!

Sorry its sideways!

9 Months Old!!!

Alex & Mommy taking a moment out from playing to get in a picture together!
Standing up like a big boy, with the help of the chair!

Totally Cuter Than Daddy, but a carbon copy!!! Alex and Gary look so much a like! Whenever we are all out together everyone always comments about how much Alex looks like his Daddy! He is getting to be such a big boy with lots of energy!