God chose me to be his mom

This morning Mason and I went on a jog and then played outside before his morning nap and I was able to capture a few pictures that just make my heart melt! I'm so thankful that God chose me to be this little one's mom. I can't begin to put into words how much I love this little boy. He makes me smile a thousand times daily. I left him alone for 5 minutes yesterday and he took all of the items under my bathroom sink and threw them in the bath tub. I walked in and said "Mason what are you doing?" and he said "Uh-Oh!" I can't help but laugh. He's growing up so fast and understands just about everything I ask him.

Mason is 16 months old.

Good morning friends. So it's Monday...almost 11:00am and I'm still trying to get going this morning. I'm hoping that after finishing this blog post and yummy cup of coffee I can start having a productive day,

I had a great Birthday weekend and was able to celebrate with my sister because she was in town for the shower we threw her for Baby Landon. After her shower which we all dad so much fun at we met up with lil sis and B, Kasi and Jeremiah and Christi and Jeremy for dinner at Primo's and then ended the night at Flying Saucer. Our friends Kasi and Jeremiah announced that they're pregnant with there first baby due in June 16th. I'm sooo excited for them...they're going to make awesome parents.

Not much more going on other then all of the Stella & Dot Trunk Shows that I have scheduled for Nov.

Sorry no pictures today. Have a great day friends!

Some much to do today

Whoa...I've got so much going on. Here's hoping that little man can cooperate and take two good naps so that I can manage to accomplish all that is on my "to-do" list. My sister's baby shower for Baby Landon is this Saturday and I'm throwing it at my house. I was smart this time around...I asked for a lot of help and did a lot of delegating which will defiantly pay off. Most of my day will consist of cleaning and running a few last minute errands for her present and food.

My dad had surgery yesterday and I feel so bad that I wasn't there, but there was no way I would be able to go to the hospital with Mason especially with all of the flu issues lingering. I know my dad is in a lot of pain, but he's pretty tuff. Just like my grandfather who lost his battle with cancer a year ago. My dad should be released from the hospital in a few days and then he can start his recover process at home which I know will make him a much a happier camper!

Okay...I should run because like yesterday Mason is throwing his breakfast on the floor...our (his) little morning ritual!

I leave you with a few pictures from our Austin trip when we visited my lil sis.

The Woman behind the camera

Okay so as I go through the million and one pictures that we've (I) have taken of Mason since his birth I realize that there are very few that I'm actually in...which kind of makes me sad. Anyway...the picture below Scott captured as Mason and I were sharing a bagel. I don't even care that I little like total dog poo in these pictures because I feel like he really captured a special moment between little Mase and his mommy.

Yesterday was a fabulous day. Nothing too exciting just a lot of outdoor fun with friends. We took a walk with our new neighbors Megan and her two little ones Luke and Dillon and then played outside with or other neighbors Crystal, Elle and Gabe. We've got a busy rest of the week because I'm throwing my lil sis her baby shower on Saturday which happens to fall on my birthday. I've been so wrapped up in the planning of the shower that I've totally forgot that my birth is a few days a way.

Okay...got to run. Time to put on a pot of coffee and pick up all of Mason's breakfast that he's thrown on the floor....GOOD TIMES!

Wordless Wednesday

I hate you daylight savings

Ugh...little MC has been up an hour earlier ever morning since the time change. He still goes to be at 6:30pm, but now he's waking up at 7:00am instead or his regular programming 8:00am. Don't get me wrong...I love when my little man gets up for the day, but I really need an hour to myself to drink a cup of coffee, catch up on blogs and sit on the couch an wake up. Think I will have to head to one of the stores today and look into some kind of shade to bloke the sun.

Yesterday Mason had his seasonal flu shot. He took it like a champ. He thought about crying, but then thought nah...I can handle this. We are still waiting for the H1N1 shot to become available at our pedi's office, but no such luck yet.

Why does it seem like the Christmas season starts early and early?!?! While running a few errands yesterday I saw several store windows all decked out for Christmas. Come on people DON'T TRUMP THE TURKEY!

Okay...hope you guys have a great day and enjoy the weather...I know we are sure going to try.

When I pull out the camera Mason says "cheese"!

Halloween Recap

We had soooo much fun on Halloween. We started out the evening with our annual get together at the Collins Lane Cul de Sac with all of our neighbors. Then my mom and dad arrived and we went trick-or-treating with my family and our friends Stephanie & Jeff and their kiddos. Mason's costume turned out perfect. I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like, but I wasn't sure how it would turn out. The great thing was that everything I purchased were all things he could wear again so I didn't feel like it was a total waste of money. My little guy really enjoyed trick-or-treating and totally had the hang of it. I was so glad I took him out. After hitting a whole street of houses we headed home and my mom and dad took Mason home with them because we had friends coming over to hang out and I knew we would be up late and would like to enjoy a few extra hours of sleep in the morning.

Side Bar Note: I am sooo thankful for my parents! I can't say it enough. They're so active in Mason's life and wouldn't miss one of his events for anything. I love watching them be grandparents and love how much they enjoy being Grandparents. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful parents who think the sun rises and sets on Mason. Love you Mom & Dad!

Okay, back to Halloween. After my mom & dad left a few of our friends came over and we hung outside with a fire in the fire pit and then played pool upstairs for several hours. Such a fun evening. The next morning I headed out to Canton we Stephanie and Karen. My first visit to Canton and boy was it crazy. Had a great time, but was really exhausted especially after having to drive to my mom & dad's to pick up Mason and then drive home and deal with a fussy baby who usually goes to bed at 6:30 and just kept saying "night-night" and I was trying to keep him up so he could adjust to the time change. After putting him to bed Scott and I watched an episode of Dexter and then called it a night.

Well...better run. Busy day today-Home Depot, Super Target and then off to the Doc for Mason's flu shot!

And now I would like to introduce you to RAMBO!!!