a little mothers day adventure

Being a mother is something that I always imagined I'd get the chance to do. It was something that I wanted, but I never realized it would be something that I needed so much. I don't particularly need Will pulling my hair with his sticky hands, or Katy crying in my ear that she needs a band-aid (for something that isn't even bleeding). What I need, though, is to be needed. It's amazing how independent your children are, and yet how much they really count on you.

I am no mother of the year over here, I have many shortcomings that I am reminded of every day. Mostly I need to work on my patience. But when Katy tells me she loves me and that I am the best mom in the whole world, and that she wouldn't even trade me for an ice cream sunday that is as huge as a giant...or Will comes up from behind me and gives me the biggest hug and slobbery kiss...well that is what being a mom is all about.

Let's not forget that this would not have been possible without Mr. Steve who is the most amazing person I know, and who I could not imagine living this adventure without. He tells me every day that he is looking forward to when the kids get a bit older, but we are trying to savor these moments with our little kids as much as we can. After all, we have a pretty great team.

I decided it would be fun to go on a nice sunday drive. Something, Steve reminded me, would be much better with the top off the Jeep. We ended up at Alta. I was surprised that there was so much snow. Katy and Will sure thought it was fun. It was a great, relaxing way to spend the day.

Welcome to Camp William

And so it was your birthday and we partied, of course! This year I went with a camping themed party for Will.....Welcome to Camp William!!! I am so laughing at myself now because the only picture I got of the ceiling was on my dang phone. I spent like 2 hours (how lame am I?) cutting out stars and hanging them from strings on our ceiling!

My sister was in town on Friday for one of my nephews doctor appointments so we had them over that night for dinner with my mom and other sister Katie. We got to hang out and have presents. Then on Saturday we threw a party and Steve's family came over. Not that we planned on having separate "parties" but it worked out because we don't have a ton of extra space in our house to gather.

Will just had the biggest smile on his face while we were singing to him. He even got a little shy, a rarity for this kid. 

I also made my famous dirt cake for party favors in mason jars for everyone to take home with them. Nice work on the pictures of the details right?

As a one year old there isn't much you need or even know you want so we went over to the store on his birthday and let him pick out his own present. We were thinking a big dump truck would be a big hit, but when we got there he promptly made Steve get the Sully stuffed animal from Monsters Inc. and give it to him. It's BIGGER than him. He was sold and so we bought it for him. He has slept with it every night since and insists on bringing it down the stairs every morning! All in all I would say this birthday was a success.

cake smash | will's first taste of sweets

This boy melts my heart. If he could only talk I would probably give him whatever he asked for! I wanted to do cake smash pictures, just like we did for Katy. He was not such a big fan of them though. Luckily I still got some cute ones. These were actually taken on his birthday.

Side note: This is when his runny nose started. Since his birthday he has been SICK and we have been to the doctor multiple times. Each time he has something different, and this week he is super stuffy. Hopefully he can get better soon because I felt awful taking these when he was obviously feeling not at the top of his game. The reason being, I still need to take some one year pictures (and he is 13 months!!!) Hopefully I can get some in the next week or two.

making it onto the couch for the first time

Will was beyond excited to find that he could climb onto the couch. It's a new adventure everyday around these parts!

waking up with will

Will at 9 months

That one time when Will was 9 months old.

seven

Well this happened at the end of November if you can imagine it. Here are a few things you enjoyed this month: 

• You added peddling with your left foot to the mix of army crawling you enjoy so much. I'm thinking that you may have some real skateboarding skills on day. Man you are so FAST!
• You are a big fan of cords. You will unplug anything you can get your hands on, including the christmas tree!
• You are pulling yourself up to stand all the time. 
• You are still loving your binkie but you don't really love it to sleep with. Best of both worlds right there for mom!

Looks like you are going to be pretty good at the staring contests!

on the move

just another day

Just another day here, but one where I'd like to remember a few things. I love how Katy bites her lower lip when she is concentrating.

And how one of her favorite things to do is color.

And use her princess headphones to watch a show.

And her cute, cute giggle.

And how Will is the sweetest little boy when he is asleep.

Ok Steve is a close second.

And how my life is just about as perfect as it can get.

six month mister

What a trip little buddy, can't believe that you are six months already. You have learned a lot of new things. You love to EAT, army crawl all over the place..and you seem to have a knack for getting into trouble. But man-o-man do we love having you around!

Pumpkin Patch

We had a pretty good time at the pumpkin this year. I am sure that I am not the nicest person to make Will sit in a pumpkin I carved, but how cute is that?!?

someone likes rice cereal

I decided to let Will climb up in the drivers seat and take control of that spoon. He will be an expert before we know it!