Smocked & Popped

Tuesday, James Bradford and I were so exciting about our outing we had planned for the day. We got up and got ready to go to Lactation Support Group and then went to meet my friend, Sara, and her 6 week old, James Michael for lunch.

We decided that since this was our first meal at a restaurant, that we better get dressed up. So we decided on this smocked day gown. (thank you Aunt Emily for this fabulous find!) And James Bradford looked oh so handsome. It wasn't until after we left the house I notice his collar kept on "popping" - now I'm all about some popped collar, but on smocked clothes?! Not so sure about that, especially on a 4 week old! He sure did look so cute though - James Bradford can definitely pull off the "smocked and popped" look!

We started our morning off at Lactation Support. This was my 2nd time to go. It's great, just a bunch of new moms sitting around chatting and feeding their babies. And then there is a lactation consultant there to assist or answer any questions you may have about nursing. Upon arrival, you undress your baby and weigh them. You will never believe how much James Bradford weighs - 8 lbs 6.5 ounces!!! My boy is growing and getting to be such a big boy!! Then you feed them and see how much milk they are getting. James Bradford took 4.5 ounces!! Seriously must still be going through that growth spurt. No wonder we have been having to give him extra pumped milk!

After Lactation, we met Sara and James Michael for our first lunch date. We met at the Three Earred Rabbit in Trussville. It was the cutest cafe - it is a soda fountain shop that serves sandwiches, soup, homemade ice cream and of course Soda Fountain drinks. It was the perfect place for us to take our little ones. No pressure to hurry and get out. We just enjoyed a relaxing lunch. And the boys did great!! James Bradford was awake for about the first 15 minutes then fell asleep. (As he had a full tummy coming straight from lactation) Here are a couple pictures from our lunch.

Sara and James Michael!

Sara keeping the boys calm!

James Bradford & James Micheal hanging out together at lunch!

James Michael enjoying his lunch!


We had so much fun! We are actually planning on doing it again next week!