my big boy

I just look at this little boy sometimes and think "wow, you look so big." I don't notice until I really just stop and look at him. He's growing up so fast-wearing size 3t clothes, talking in sentences, sleeping on a nap mat (never thought that would happen!). I fall more in love with him everyday, that's for sure. Days are tough with a strong-willed toddler, but at the end of the day, when you see some fruit from all your work-or when he wants to read "God's book" or asks to say a prayer or wants me to rock him, it's all worth the "no's" and the constant fussing. I have to remember that this age is hard for him too. He wants to communicate better and do more. It's so fun because he is suddenly paying attention to EVERYTHING around him. I talk to him and tell him something once, and he remembers! He's very teachable-they all are at this age. I love seeing him learning. I started putting Sawyer down for bed earlier and Hudson later. This way, I get some sweet one-on-one time with just Hudson. It's just like old times =) We read tons of books, and sing songs, and he does lots of stalling haha! He is a gift, and I thank God everyday that I get to be his mommy and love on him.

27th birthday

eating at Ruggles Green wed. night-some of the best desserts in town

my little fam

dinner with friends at Brio

it's weird to think that i'm in my late twenties. i never would have thought i would be married with two children at this age. i'm sure i hoped i would be. i am truly blessed! thanks for the phone calls, texts, & fb wall love. my sweet mother came into town tuesday afternoon to hang out. i always spend my birthdays with her. we always drink lots of starbucks when she's here, and just hang out at the house. i get some nice breaks from the babies too. it was another great birthday! xo

park mornings

i feel like i've been telling Hudson that "we can't go outside because it's too hot" forever now. poor little guy. this morning we were able to get up and ready and out of the house before 9 to head to the park. we went to a little, quaint park tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of west u. the park was completely shaded and had lots of grassy areas to have a picnic-so we did! did i forget to mention that we stopped by crave cupcakes on the way there to pick up some "breakfast cupcakes"? we did, and they were amazing! the park was a little outdated haha, so i'm not sure we will be going back anytime soon. all it was missing was one of those merry-go-rounds!check out the vintage playground equipment

delicious cupcakes

xo

3 months with Sawyer

I've decided that I want this blog to be more like a journal that I keep in order to help remember the precious moments I spend with my little boys. I don't want it to feel like something I have to do. It may be that I only post something once a month! So, here we go!
(note: nothing I write on this blog is meant to come across as bragging or prideful. I never want to sound like the mom who brags about her baby sleeping through the night or her toddler being potty trained at 2. anything I write is simply to share. and if my children are doing those things, it is all the Lord's good grace!)

Baby Sawyer is such a sweet blessing! He is our laid back, easy baby. He sleeps well, eats well, and is usually content. He can get pretty worked up when he is hungry though. He smiles a ton and has great cheeks =) Here are some facts about Sawyer:

.height/weight: check back at 4 months
.nurses 5-6 times a day
.wears size 3-6 months and still some 0-3 months
.sleeps anywhere from 6-11 hours straight at night
.loves riding in the car and stroller
.nickname is Kewpie-as in the Kewpie doll:

See the resemblance?

I have really enjoyed the last 3 months with this little man. I am so very thankful for that. I think a lot of moms would agree that the second time around is much easier. The challenge comes more with learning to take care of two. And even that gets easier everyday.

xo

looking back

we tried to upload this video almost a year ago but could never get it to work. he hasn't danced like this since. turn up your volume! oh and i hope to get back to this blog as soon as i can =)

i phone pics

walking to church

cupcakes for miss Sarah's shower

finally mastered the straw

sunday brunch with family

fresh flowers from Jason when i was sick

new found love for ketchup & mustard

being sneaky

Babymoon

just some shopping

starting the trip off right

baby Cole @ 1 month

30 weeks pregnant!

sporting Jason's giant fleece and a latte =)

enjoying the gorgeous view of the hill country

This past weekend Jason and I had our Babymoon!
We also got to visit with my sister Meredith, Mark, Asher, & new baby Cole!
It was so fun getting to chat with them & eat good food together.
We stayed at the Westin @ La Cantera Resort, which is gorgeous!
It was such a sweet time together just the two of us.
Our last getaway before we are a family of 4.
We had lots of good meals (did I already say that?)
We shopped and relaxed and just chatted about life!
I love my Tall Tree!
Thanks for such a sweet weekend.

around the house

Hudson has been playing lots of cars lately. We also put up his cloth alphabet
panel from PB kids up so we can learn those letters! Of course, he loves to pick out the pictures of the banana, truck, and van the most. He also has grown super attached to his duck, turtle, and blankie. He likes to feed the animals gold fish. One day last week, we greeted Dada by wearing his size 13 basketball shoes. It was pretty hilarious! And that's what we've been doing on the random freezing days. Besides baking banana cupcakes with cream cheese icing and dark chocolate brownies =) On pregnancy updates, I am feeling great! A little achy sometimes when I've been on my feet too long or when I try to run..oops ;) I'll try to take a bump picture soon. I go to the doctor next week for my 30 week checkup. I can't believe it! But-at the same time, it seems forever away that I will meet this sweet baby boy. I want to savor every moment with my baby Hudson for the next 3 months.

see this face...

It's the face of a little guy who Knows that his picture is being taken. He also knows we think it's cute when he does this. Here he is putting moma (monkey), du (duck), doggie (makes panting sound), & tu tu (turtle) ni ni (night night as we call at this house). So precious!