Mother's Day!

Yesterday, I got to enjoy my first Mother's Day with the sweetest little boy in the world. 

He actually has had loose poo since last WEDNESDAY, but everything looked okay at the doctor today!  He is still the same sweet happy baby but just also has a raw bum. =(  Dr. Bubba said to keep doing what we are doing and hopefully it will start to get better.  He weighed 16lbs 8oz which is a little less than his 6 month appt. 

He got his first dose of Pedialyte (grape flavor) this weekend just to make sure he wasn't dehydrated (which he isn't) and he LOVED it.  I had to get a picture, because he did not want to let go!

We got to relax at home for a little while on Sunday, since he was a little under the weather, and enjoy Mother's day just the three of us.  It was very nice.  We then went to my parents' for a great lunch with the fam.  Here is a picture of John after we ate...it is what all the men in the family do! =)

Here are a few pictures of Little Man from the weekend...

Laughing at Emma:

I love this picture of him and my mom:

Drooling all over the place:

  I think he looks so cute here!

Trying to Escape!

When we walked into The Little Man's room this morning, this is what we found.  He had his hand up on the rail using it to lift more of his upper body up.  I couldn't believe it!  I know I say this all the time, but he is growing up TOO fast!!

He is also really starting to do pretty well sitting up unassisted.  He will sit normal for a second and then slouch over with horrible posture.  I was able to get the "slouched" look...

Tonight, John had to work late and Mason and I had plans to go to my Mamaw's house.  And of course they were so nice and fed me. =)   (I think they were pretty excited to see Mason too!)  I was able to get a couple of pictures...

Here is Mason and Darlene (my aunt)

And here is Mamaw and Mason...

Here is Mamaw, Mason, and three of her other great grandchildren (left to right) Kris, Bralin, and Torian...

***NOTE:  I probably spelled their names wrong, but i tried hard! =)  I have no clue why I cannot remember how to spell them after I have asked a million times!***

But I love this picture...Mamaw looks so happy! =)

The boys love "Baby Mason" as they say...it is so sweet.

So the weekend after Mason was born, my sweet dad had our carport closed into a garage, and it has been AWESOME!!  The wall that was closed in wasn't finished on the inside but still worked just fine.  My dad has off this week on vacation and worked on the garage the past two days!  (not much of a vacation huh?)  I was shocked when I came home last night.  It looks sooooo good!  I had to take a picture and post it...big props to my wonderful father! =)

He even put a peg board up so we can hang things and an electrical outlet so we can plug things into the wall!!  So exciting.  He also had the tree-trimming man come by our house and stayed while he trimmed back our tree that REALLY needed to be cut back! =)

 

Update on our home-grown flower bed:  It is starting to look good!  We have a few more things to do, but I could not be happier with it so far!!!  Cannot wait to be done with it so I can begin the one in the front yard! =)

First Tooth!!!

Saturday morning after we had been up for a while, I put my clean finger on Mason's lower gums and said "Why don't you have any teeth yet Little Dude?!?!"  And I felt one!  It had just broken through the skin!  He has worked very hard for this tooth with his drooling and chewing on his paci (not sucking!) and fingers, so I was excited!  For some reason we haven't taken any pictures the last couple of days so I will make sure to take some tomorrow and post. 

Have a good Cinco de Mayo!!!

It's Grilling Season!

Mason is already learning to grill salmon!  (actually John carried him outside when he flipped our tasty fish and Mason went for the spatula!!!) 

He is getting so big though!  He grabs for everything, and the other night he wanted the computer real bad...

He actually looks like he is typing on it here.

And here is the Little Man trying to do when he does best...suck on his toes.  Either his toes or his fingers are in his mouth 24/7.

So we had our first baby shower to go to! We were so excited (well Im sure Mason wasn't)  John's cousin Scott and his wife Renea are expecting a baby boy (Tucker).  The shower was so nice, and we had a good time seeing his family!

Here he is before we left sitting in his bumbo.  He is wearing the cutest little outfit Robert and Becca got him for Christmas. 

Here is the smocked part a little up close and personal.  John of course REALLY likes this outfit. =)

Well since it is getting pretty warm and sunny outside, my mom bought him a hat!  He was like "What in the world did you put on my head Mom?!?!"  The doctor told me that April and May are the months that he sees the most severe sunburns so we need to keep him in the shade. 

It does bother me that they have the cutest little bonnets for little girls; but boys...just a baseball cap!  Oh well!

Well we have started working on our backyard!!!  Yay!  We laid the stone for a flower bed in one corner and bought some flowers.  Maybe it will quite raining for a few seconds this weekend and we can get more done!  I will post some pictures later! =)

Long Day

This morning started off a little weird...

        I took off today so I could have some dental work done and take Mason for his 6 mo appointment.  On my way to the office after dropping Mason off, I was driving down our street and saw this black lab (the office, Mrs. Pats, and our house are all VERY close).  Well he looked JUST like my friend Lyndsey's dog (they live down the street)...even had a red collar!!!!  (well later I saw a little yellow also...oops)  And to make me sound a little less dumb, Tucker HAS gotten out before. 

        I came to a halt, tried to get "Tucker's" attention, and called Lyndsey.  (whom by the way was dead asleep!)  She answered about the time I had gotten out of the car and was trying to figure out how to get this dog in my car.  Well about that time, the owner of the house and apparently this dog comes walking out wondering what in the world I'm doing.  Of course this is the same time I see the yellow on the collar.  Lyndsey then tells me he also should have a shock collar on (also meaning he probably wouldn't get out).  I just hopped back in my car and drove off!!  What a great way to start the morning! 

Anyways, I was at the dental office all morning getting a crown on my front tooth because it was so dark (it died, so it had a root canal a long time ago)  I think it turned out soo good!!!  I took before and after pictures...

Before:

After:

It is usually sooo hard to match just one front tooth.  We usually actually recommend doing both of the front teeth, but we were going to try this first.  I'm so excited how it turned out! =)  Thank you, Dr Adams!

I had a little bit of time to spare, so I decided to go to Babies R Us and get a baby shower gift.  I am thinking that maybe I should never go shopping alone again!  Instead of buying ANY baby shower gifts, I bought this...

John and I had just recently had a conversation about really trying to save more money, and only buy things we really NEED.  This was definately something we wanted in the near future but certainly not needed.  It will be so much better for the zoo, our daily walks, etc. 

BUT it was on clearance!!!!!  I couldn't believe it.  It had speakers for your ipod and even a pedometer (like I will be running miles or anything!)  It was less than even the cheapest jogging stroller, so I just couldn't leave it there!  I also was able to use a 20% coupon on top of the sale...so John was completely okay with it in the end! =)

Ok...on to the sweet baby!

Here are a couple of 6 mo. pictures I have taken. but I don't really like them too much.  I will probably take more this weekend.

He did well today at his doctor's appointment.  Ashley gave me a HUGE tip and I just carried him in my arms instead of in the carrier; so after the shots, I just picked him up and could leave.  MUCH BETTER!!!  Anyways, I think I'm done lugging his little chuncky self around in that carrier!  But we only cried for a couple of seconds! =)

Weight: 16lbs 12oz  (50%)

Length: 27 inches  (75%)

So basically we have a healthy tall and skinny boy! =)

Here he is when we got home in daddy's arms...

I love love love his outfit!  My mom got it for him last weekend. 

This picture makes me laugh.  He is thinking, "Mom, please stop taking me to get shots and stop taking pictures of me!!!"

We haven't been up to much lately...just working and sleeping I feel like!  Last weekend we did go out to dinner for a friend's birthday and hung out for a little while after.  We had a great time!  John also got to play golf last weekend, and I think he really enjoyed it. 

I really just have alot of jumbled up pictures...but I think pictures are the best anyways. =)

Here is my mom and Mason (with his blank face)

And here is the little guy just lounging around!

We did get to see Brinkley this past weekend for a few minutes.  She was asleep when we got there and when she woke up...Mason went to sleep!  But here she is with the cutest little dimple showing! =)

And here is her sweet little foot...I love this picture.

So Mason was on his blanket just playing and I walked away for ONE second!!  I come back to find him all the way to the chair mad because he couldn't get the recliner handle off!  Im sure soon enough we will be running all over the house chasing him or getting him out of trouble. =)

We have been walking around the block everyday after work when it is pretty (which has been almost everyday).  Mason LOVES it!  He just dangles his little legs and looks at everything.  Sometimes it does wear him out though and he falls asleep if he is tired.  Here he is asleep after a long walk.

Well we go tomorrow for our 6 month checkup...I will update after! Have a good Thursday!

New Camera!!

So our new camera has arrived!!!  I took one picture, and I knew I was in love! =)  It is fabulous...I have it set on automatic because I have NO CLUE how to focus myself but I am hoping to get much better!

Mason was asleep the first night we were messing with it...so Emma was our subject. =)

I cannot believe you can actually see her tongue and teeth so clear.  Her eyes have always been so squinty in all of my other pictures due to the flash, but it actually captures what she really looks like. 

(And I have not edited any pictures yet)
Well I am sure you can tell I am very excited! 

Mason is 6 months old today!!  I CANNOT believe it has been 6 months!  The time really does fly by.  I am going to take his picture with the blocks in the morning when he is in a good mood. =)  I did take a few pictures tonight though in a cute baseball outfit my mom got him back in the summer. 

The Little Man is doing very well.  We are done with the round of antibiotics for the ear infections now.  Sleeping very well at night and eating well still.  All in all...the world would be a much happier place if we were all as happy as Mason is! =)

And here he is eating his yummy veggies. 

(Please disregard the stupid face I am making...)

By the way, my sweet husband had to show me the easiest way to feel him his food tonight (and boy was he right!).  I usually just prop him up on the couch, and he thought I was crazy when I tried it tonight.  He actually has him every Tuesday night when I'm working, and many of the other nights he picks him up after work and is in the process of feeding him when I get home. 

Highchair = much easier!  That is how Mrs. Pat feeds him also, so he is very used to this. 

Well we are planning on having a fun relaxing weekend again!  Hope the weather stays nice and everyone has a good weekend!