Kase's 1st Birthday

Here are a few pictures from Kase's party. Of course our camera died towards the beginning of the party (bad mommy for not charging it) and my mom's camera was brand new to her so everything came out blurry (if you know my mom, you know she is not a great picture taker :P). Regardless we had a wonderful time and are very blessed to have such great friends and family to help us celebrate. The theme was Sesame Street Beginnings and was sooo cute. Kase had lots of fun opening his huge pile of gifts.

I can't believe my little baby boy is already a year old. Time moves way too quickly. As much as I miss that tiny little baby, I am absolutely loving the little man he is becoming. He has more personality than I think we know what to do with. He is so full of love and life and just keeps us smiling all the time. Even when he's driving us crazy with his curiousity. He is into everything, wanting to know how things work. What happens if I drop this? What will mommy do if I get into this? He definitely tests his limits. But thats what I love about him. He has no fear and is just so smart. He picks up on things so quickly. I try really hard not to take for granted the fact that I am so lucky to be able to stay home and watch him grow everyday. I wouldn't want to do anything else. I want to be the best mommy I can for him, helping him, nurturing him and encouraging him to learn and grow.

 This was his actual birthday day. We might have gone a little Elmo crazy.

 Presents!

 Ate lunch with Daddy that day.

 Did not like our singing :(

 Yummy cupcake

 Party Day!

 The cake was sooo delicious! (No I did not make it, lol)

 He was so careful at first, then got into it.

 Loves his new sandbox

Letting his friend Parker test out the new swing.

I have a few more pics to post, but they're on my moms computer so I will post them when I get them from her.

A Crazy Two Months

I'm not as good at keeping up with this thing as I thought I would be. But in my defense we have had a very hectic two months. Also my personal computer is down with no internet. So, now that things have settled, keep an eye out for updates and pictures. Coming soon... Kase's First Birthday Party pics!! Lots of love!

Walking and TALKING

Our little man is off and running. Well not quite running yet, but he is definitely a full time walker and it's so cute. He's still a little wobbly at times but going to the shoe store this week and getting his first pair of kicks should help him gain some stability. We already found a pair online to  match Tyler.

But more impressive than him walking at 10 months, is his vocabulary at such a young age. And not only vocabulary, but comprehension and understanding of the words he uses. For example, one of his new words is "hot." But not only can he say it, if I give him his waffle in the morning and its still a little warm, he knows to say "hot!" Or when he gets in the carseat when the car has been in the sun, "hot!" Some other words he's been using are "all done" and "eyes."  OHHHH and are favorite new thing he does is when you ask him "Kase, what does a lion say?!" He growls at you!! And it is the most adorable thing ever.

I have to admit I'm a proud momma. It is such a joy watching him grow from a little baby (I will miss that stage immensely) to a walking, talking toddler. He is going to keep us all on our toes, that's for sure!!

Some Recent Pics

Playtime in a giant box is always fun

Brushing his teeth before bed

Someone gave us these sandals. Very cute, but he did not like them.

Playing in the fridge AGAIN

He pulled the tie right when I shot the picture!

Saying goodbye to Uncle Kyle who moved to LA

Ty said he held this the entire time he was in the bath

Looking cool with Mommy

10 months old going on 2 years

So it's been a while since I have updated things on here, but I have a good excuse...

This kid keeps me so busy, I don't have time to sit for 5 minutes!  He is in to everything. He is too smart for his own good and my own good! But I am having the best time ever with him. It's so much fun watching him grow and develop into a little person. We keep saying he is a two year old trapped in a 10 month old's body. But we can't even say that because he's as tall as most two year olds. He's already 2 1/2 feet tall and 20 1/2 lbs. The list of his recent accomplishments and milestones is a mile long. Here are a few examples of his new tricks:

*Waves bye-bye

*Claps his hands

*Can say several words like "night night" "hot" and of course everything is "dada"

*And now within the past 3 days, he is walking!!!!

This mommy is very proud. It's still freaking me out a little bit, that my baby isn't going to be a baby much longer. Soon he will be a toddler running around and talking and driving me crazy, I'm sure. But through all these changes and accomplishments, he has kept his sweet spirit and beautiful smile. I feel so incredibly lucky that I get to spend my days watching him grow and learn. I told Tyler the other day, that even if I have a bad day whether it's cuz I'm tired or he's not napping, or he's being needy and wanting to nurse every hour or screaming all day, that even then its still not a bad day, because I got to spend it home with my baby. I wouldn't want it any other way. I'd take a bad day with him over going to work any day.

His first birthday is sneaking up around the corner and we are already thinking of party ideas. I'll let you know what we decide soon!!

San Antonio for our First Anniversary

Tyler and I have a special connection to San Antonio and the Alamo. It started almost 8 years ago when he took me on a weekend trip to San Antonio to tell me he loved me for the first time. I remember being on the boat you take down the river and it was a beautiful September day with the warm sun shining on my face, I felt like the luckiest girl in the world knowing the handsome guy next to me was in love with me. Then 7 1/2 years later... when we got married, we had our reception in an Alamo replica. So... for our first wedding anniversary, where better to go, than to San Antonio. This time with a baby in tow, we walked the Riverwalk, ate great mexican food, swam on the rooftop pool, and visited the Alamo. We had a wonderful time and it was a great way to celebrate our love.

He was excited about the big comfy bed.

Ready to go

Let me do that mom

It was hot!

Waiting for the boat

Alamo

Our Family

Just like our wedding :)

This is how he rode home, silly baby

Our wedding



Kase and Daddy

There is no denying these two are father and son. Just look at those eyes!

Kase is really starting to become attached to his daddy. They have a lot of fun together and Kase gets sooooo happy when his dad comes home from work.

Kase is very amused when Tyler is doing things around the house or when daddy reads to him and sings songs. They are my two favorite boys. It's really sweet to see how much they love each other. Tyler is an amazing dad.

Kase helped Daddy lower the mattress on his crib.

He was so excited to get use tools!