About a bazillion years ago...

I posted something on here! :) At least that's what it feels like! I stink at remembering to update this thing. I must make ammends ....

I can't believe all the crazy things Christian can do now! He's crawling like a madman, and pulling up on the furniture and "walking" along it.... yep, my days of contentedly sitting in one place for 5 minutes are gone! :)

He absolutely cracks me up on a regular basis, though. This kid has one HUGE personality and I LOVE it. He will grab a toy and sit down on the hardwood floor and spin in a circle lifting it high over his head with an open mouth and a look that says, "WOAH!!! Behold, the TOY!!!!" Seriously, it's like the funniest thing I've ever seen! If laughter is good for the soul, my sweet boy is the cure-all for everything!

Here's a few pics to enjoy:

Simple Joys

There is a simple joy that lives in the curiosity of a child and the smile that slowly edges it's way across that cute little face as he realizes what is going on. One of my favorite expressions on Christian lately, though, is his "hmmm what's going on here?" face. Check out these laundry day photos from a few weeks ago. Too precious...can a heart really hold all the love I have for this little one?


Mom, what's laundry?


Oh, sorry I asked...


I hear water...am I getting a bath?


Seriously, do I get to go in there?


Where are all the clothes going?


Nevermind, this basket is way more interesting!

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Pics from the beach!

Here are just a few shots from our vacation to Emerald Isle, NC!



first walk to the beach...look how excited he is!


First touch of the toes to the sand!


This water is cold!


Whoah...that's a big bath!



He looooved the pool and the blow up turtle!


Our little captain!


Getting all excited about the fish at the maritime museum!




A full day at the beach makes me tired!

Headed to the Beach!

We're leaving today for our FIRST family vacation ever! :) Soooo very excited! I'm going to try to keep everyone updated on here as our week progresses. I can't wait to see what Christian thinks of the water!

until next time, take care!

Life moves too fast...

I can't believe how long it's been since I've updated this blog! Sorry about that! :)

Christian is now 4 months, 2 weeks old, and growing more everyday both physically and in personality. He has recently discovered the sound of his own voice and loves to make screeching noises and gasping noises. He will now giggle if tickled on the side of his belly, and I have to tell you---it's the greatest sound in the world!

He loves playing in his "johnny jump-up" that hangs from the doorway, and rolls over from tummy to back on a regular basis. He has rolled once from back to tummy--however, it was when I was out of the room and I can't get him to do it again!

His four month check up went well, although his growth is still only in the 25% portion of the chart...poor kid, he's a little peanut! His weight as of last week was 13.7 pounds and his length was 24 1/2 inches. He has finally outgrown all of his 0-3 month clothes and is starting to get out of his plain 3 month sizes. On to the 3-6 month sizes!

In other news, we are closing (hopefully) this week on the townhouse we bought. It has so much more space...I can't wait to get the updates done and move in! But oh...life will be crazy until we're done! Someone tell me--does it ever get easier? Sometimes I feel like I'm running in that moment on Raiders of the Last Ark (I think it was that one) where Indy is running from that huge rolling boulder! Oh well, these are the moments that make life so much fun when you look back years later. :)

Well for now, I am going to grab something eat while I have a moment (yay for the jumper!). Here's some pics to enjoy!

Getting in the groove...

Well, as we are nearing the three month mark since Christian's arrival, I feel like things are finally starting to hit a groove of sorts. Christian is starting to settle into a decent schedule, and I am finally learning how to get things accomplished during the day! Take today for example: (I feel very accomplished!)

1. Woke up at 6:45 to feed Christian (he did get up one other time during the night, but no big deal...I think we're in a growth spurt of sorts)

2. Went back to sleep (ahhh) and then woke up again at 8:45 (Yay for morning naps!) Then, another "breakfast" for Christian.

3. Shower at 9:00-YAY for getting this accomplished before lunchtime!

4. 9:45--Auntie Em came over to watch Christian while I went to LU to meet with my old boss to go over my consulting work.

5. 11:45--head home from LU to go kiss my sweet boy's cute little cheeks!

6. 12:30--feed Christian, and play on the floor... he was 'practicing' rolling over...he's soooo close!

7. 1:15--Christian goes down for a nap in his swing. (not the original intent for the swing, but that's what happened!haha)

8. 1:20-2:45 (Yep, you read that right!)--CLEAN the house: vacuum all the floors, mop the kitchen floor, do the dishes, reorganize the dining room contents including taking the leaf out of the dining room table and rearranging the furniture, then get some lunch!

9. 2:45--Get Christian up, changed, and fed.

10. 3:15-4:30--Play with Christian and catch up on work emails.

11. 4:30--Christian falls asleep in his bouncy seat after a hard round of giggling with Mommy.

12. 5:15--Christian wakes up and eats AGAIN haha

13. 5:30--Started dinner (With Christian's help sitting from his bouncy seat) We made honey barbeque chicken, lemon poppyseed muffins, baked potatoes, and salad! yuuuummmm.

14. 6:15--Daddy comes home!! (Christian was allll smiles!)

15. 7:30--Feed Christian

16. 8:00-10:00--Play with Christian while watching Biggest Loser (Mommy and Daddy watched, not Christian)

17. 10:15--BATHTIME!! Christian had fun playing in the bubbles.

18. 10:45--Feed Christian, swaddle him, and down for the night in the crib.

19. 11:15--Have a bowl of cereal (yum) and hang out with my hubby!

20. 12:08--sit down and write this blog!

Phew!! What a day, but yay! I got a lot accomplished! (I know, not many other people would think it was an exciting day, but I think my life is pretty fantastic!) Here's some more pics to enjoy!