Mother's Day 2013

Today was Mother's Day and it was the best yet.  Nothing like a fun family day with these boys.

Mason made me some sweet gifts at his school.  A card, placemat, and a painted pot with a flower.  He was so very proud.

Brody made this jewel for me at Mrs. Pat's house.  

We woke up this morning and John jumped right out of bed to get breakfast ready.  He told me to stay asleep, but that is never going to happen.  Once I'm up, I'm up.  So I jumped in the shower real quick while I had some time and then enjoyed my breakfast.  He even made turkey bacon thinking it was healthier.  =)  I got some sweet cards and a gift card to Amazon...which is my fav.

We went to John's parents' house and I hate this is the only picture I got.  I had intended to take pictures of both grandmas with the boys.  But I did get this picture of Brody standing.  

We headed to my aunt's house to celebrate all the mammas on my side of the family.  I love this picture of my Mom, Mamaw, and Mason.  Brody was done by this point.  Two days of no naps equals one sleepy baby.

My mom and Mason with Mrs. Peggy and her grandson Westen.

Doing what else?!?!  Playing with his cars with Westen.  

This is what we did for the Grandmas and Great-Grandmas.  Brody's handprint was quite tricky but I think they turned out okay.  Mason was not too happy his handprint was covered up. 

We got home and the big boys washed my car.  The car reallllly needed it and it was very much appreciated.  Mason had a blast but did end up soaking wet.  We had a mishap with the sprinkler head...it is definitely broken now.  

To end such a great day, we had a Wendy's Frosty and watched Revenge.  

It was a perfect day. 

Home Sweet Home

It was Teacher's Appreciation Week at Mason's school.  We LOVE our teachers and Mason was excited to give them something.  We did picture frames with their initials on them.  I did the crackled paint technique and I thought they turned out so cute.  We also gave monogrammed beach towels (thanks Mom). 

We survived the week without Daddy.  Of course the week John goes out of town, Brody really understands what crawling means and was EVERYWHERE!!!  He is nonstop and you cannot keep your eyes off of the little guy!

Funny story:

Me and the boys were hanging out in Mason's room playing.  Mason was in his bed playing with his cars and track, so Brody wanted up there.  He got up on his knees yelling and I went to snap this picture.  Right after this was taken, I hear Brody laughing so hard and Mason a little frustrated...Mason was trying to "help" Brody up on the bed by his arm!  Mason said, "Brody stop laughing, I am trying to help you up here!"  I thought for sure Brody's arm had pulled out of socket, but he was just fine. =) 

Kisses before bed will cheer up any fussy baby. 

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Wednesday morning was Moms N Muffins at Mason's school.  It started in the chapel where the kids had their weekly devotion and then they sang to us.  It was so sweet.

Here is how they walk the kids over from the preschool to the chapel (they have to go through the parking lot).  They are all strapped together.

Turned around singing to me.  =)

Aaaaand then he started picking his nose....

We headed back to the classroom for some fruit and pastries, but first they sang a sweet song to us.  I have no idea what they sang because one little boy in his class had to go to the bathroom so bad...he sang so loud but walked around in circles holding himself.  It was hilarious. 

 So so thankful my work allows me to block my schedule for things like this.

I tried to get their picture together one morning....Brody would NOT stop trying to crawl right out of that chair.

Got one!

My friend Leann brought her little guy, Ethan, over one night this week to play.  We sat them down and they both stared at each other and then reached for their faces.  

Brody is just drooling all over himself these days.  Ethan was very interested in Brody's outfit.

It was a fun night but I am definitely not having any more children!  It was hard work!  We trapped them in the crib for a second to take a picture.  =)

Last night we had pizza night in celebration of Daddy coming home.  I decided to give some crazy bread to Brody to see how he did.  He threw it all back up right after this picture...

Here is just one of the reasons I was ready for John to come home...

                          (Mason was picking up the food for Emma....Brody is the offender)

We were so very happy to have John home!  Mason was so excited and did not want him to leave for work this morning.  He also needed a picture.  

Weekend Shenanigans

This was one morning last week, before it got cold again, wearing one of his big brother's cute outfits.  He could play with those blocks everyday.

He looks so old here.  =(

 We cannot keep this little guy out of Mason's room.  Caught him red handed.

Friday night we went to dinner for my friend Leann's birthday.  The Grizzlies are still in the playoffs and the big game was on.

Grizz win!  "We don't bluff!"

Saturday I brought home a balloon from Costco.  It was Mason's "fighting thing" and it pretty much entertained him all day.  I'm not sure how many times he punched it.  But it was cold and rainy alllll day...did not feel like May.

Brody enjoyed the balloon also.

Robert, Becca, Reese, and the boys came by Saturday afternoon.  Mason was so excited when he saw Reese get out of the car that he could not contain himself.  They went into his room to play and hardly came out.  Brody, Anderson, and Griffin all hung out on the floor or in different contraptions and played.  

We also went house hunting Saturday morning with our realtor.  If everything goes as planned in the coming weeks, we will be ready to buy a house!  We definitely need more space, that is for sure.  Mason had fun running through random peoples' homes.  More to come on this later.  

Brody is learning something new everyday.  He isn't up standing yet, but it wont be long.  

He has also found Emma's dog food.  Mason had a bad habit at this age of getting into the food and water, and it appears Brody will too.  The good thing is Brody does not stick everything in his mouth like Mason did. 

Bath pictures.  

When he laughs big, he gets the biggest old man smile you have ever seen.

Well John left this morning for Las Vegas with work and he won't be home until Thursday night.  He was dreading it, and I was feeling bad for him having to go until we found out two of his good friends were both there for work as well.  So he texted me this picture this afternoon.  Its the cabana they were hanging in \
 at the pool in the Cosmopolitan...

It was 90 degrees and sunny.  I am not feeling very sorry for him anymore.  

9 Mo. Stats and Nerd Alert

We had our 9 month appointment Monday.  I was totally wrong and his little ears were "perfect".  I was so worried, but we are all good...just several teeth coming in.  He is healthy as can be.  =)

Love his facial expressions.

Weight: 20lb 6oz (50%)

Height: 28 1/4in (lower 75%)

Head: 90%  ha

*Brody is crawling
*pulling up on his knees (really wants on his feet!)
*has the two lower central teeth (uppers are breaking through)
*says DaDa
*wearing 9-12 mo clothing
*goes to bed between 7-7:30 and wakes up between 5:30-6:30
*takes 4-5 6 oz. bottles a day
*eats oatmeal/fruit/veggies 2-3x day
*loves Puffs
*size 3 diapers

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Sunday we did everyone's favorite pastime, yard work.  

Nerd alert...

Safety First.

Mason had soccer Sunday afternoon.  I wasn't able to go because Brody had hardly slept all day and was fast asleep.  Mason had his best game yet.  He was happy throughout the whole practice/game and even passed the ball to a little girl for her to score.  He scored a couple of times also.  Success!

Here are the guys after a hard day on the soccer fields.

Mason is still on his camera kick.  John left early for work yesterday and Mason told him not without a picture with him and Brody.  Guess I wasn't important enough.  

Notice that sweet, sweet smile.  

We went to Mrs. Peggy's for dinner tonight since some family was in town.  I was rushing after we got home so we could leave again.  (and ended up leaving my perfectly packed diaper bag at home) But Brody was starving, so I had to get a helper and he did a great job.   Brody can hold his bottle by himself, but he gets lazy sometimes and drops it.  I only asked Mason to give it back to him, but I guess he thought I wanted him to stand there and hold it until he was done.  I heard Mason yell, "Put it in your mouth Brody!"  And also, "My arm is hurting, can't you hold it yourself Brody?!"

And tonight we wore big boy pjs.  I hope he can keep those pants on throughout the night...they are a little loose.