6 Months

This little boy turned 6 months old on Saturday.  And how do we celebrate 1/2 a year around here?  We have 1/2 a cake of course!!  1/2 a cake for 1/2 a year.

 I let him have a tiny couple of bites.  It was his cake! 

 Such a happy baby.

Wearing his big brother's hat.

Giving Nana such a big, happy smile.

Loves.... loves being outside!

My little chunky monkey. 

In 6 months...... Baby Boy is turning into a little social butterfly.  He will go to just about anyone.  But when bedtime rolls around, he wants Momma.  Went 5.5 months with only breast milk.  He, yes he, "told" me he was ready for food.  Such a good sleeper at night but not a good napper.  Weighs in at 20 lbs.  Loves his big brother!  Getting better with Daddy.  Such a light of sunshine!

Wordless Wednesday

I'm gonna.....

Live. Love. Laugh. Enjoy. I'm going to do these things each and every day to the best of my ability. If I'm honest, will I every day..... probably not but I'm going to try! I've learned a few things over the last year or so.

Life isn't easy; it's hard work. I don't know what tomorrow might bring...... good or bad. I only have so much control but those that I can, I will do my best.

People will come into our lives; people will go out. Some due to death, and some due to circumstances that we can or can not prevent. Memories of the good times are to be cherished so on a "down" day.... you can pull them out and smile about the good times. Knowing that there are more good times that lay ahead.

My husband fusses at me sometimes regarding BB. He thinks I should put him down to take his naps more than I do instead of holding & cuddling him. I understand but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop. Times flies! LM is 3 yrs old...... I swear, I turned around and my baby is no longer a baby. He's a little boy. I cherished the days when he was little (and I still do!), and I'm going to cherish each day with BB. Sure, a load of laundry might be neglected and my floor might be dirty... but my babies will be a day older tomorrow and the next day. Days I can't get back. One thing I don't ever want to say is...... "I wish I had........ " I want my boys to know and remember that their mom & dad devoted as much time and love to them that was possible. We might not live in the biggest house or drive the nicest car but my gosh..... my love for my family knows no bounds! Will my boys think back to now and say, "Mom didn't mop the floor every other day." or "I had to wear the same socks 2 days in a row."? No, they won't! They'll remember we went fishing, went for a night boat ride w/ friends, played ball, and just in general loved being together.

If I'm honest, there will be days when I get absolutely fed up. I'll be tired of listening to whining children. I'll get annoyed with my husband bc he worked day and night. I'm not saying everything will be a bed of roses...... what I am saying is that I will do my damnedest to live each day to it's fullest. If I do feel frustration or annoyance, I will breathe deep & keep on going.

I've loved LM since the day he was born. But the love I have for that child today, it's so much more. I look at him and my heart is full. BB...... seeing that little chunk laugh and giggle. I honestly don't know what I did or didn't do but God blessed me with a husband and 2 children who are the love of my life. Since I was and am given the job of raising these to boys and being married to my man, I'm going all out.

Being a good wife and mom isn't easy. If someone tells you they have a perfect marriage, they are lying. If a mom says that being a mom is easy, she is either a crappy mom or lying. What in life is easy? Nothing worth a darn! I'm not the perfect wife. I neglect my husband at times or take out my bad day on him. I'm vowing to do better. I'm not the perfect mom. I'm vowing to be more patient and understand. My husband & boys makes life for me perfect....... not easy, not simple, but more than worth anything I could ever imagine.

I'm going to live. I'm going to love. I'm going to laugh.

It's a family thing

Labor Day weekend is opening day for Dove Season where we live. My dad is an advid hunter as is my husband. Several years ago Dad started doing a big dove hunt opening day. He cooks a whole hog along with sides. All the men gather to eat lunch then head to the field to hunt. Last year, LM went for lunch and then I went to get him.

This year..... TH thought he was old enough to stay and actually go out into the field. So..... Go he did! My mom and I (along with BB) went out for lunch then headed back home. I ended up going back and getting LM along with a friend's little girl. The kids were tired and hungry...... and dirty! I picked them up, we hit M.cDonald's drive thru, came home & ate, then I put everyone in the bathtub.

LM actually hunted two days. I'm a proud momma. My child can hang! :) It was really good for him and his daddy to have some good quality time together too. TH had to entertain LM opening day bc they had some down time. Entertained him by letting him play on Mr Mac's tractors.

Entertaining himself before it's time to hit the field.

It's show time!


Sitting in the field with his daddy. It amazes me that a 3 yr old enjoyed hunting and did so well hanging out in the field for several hours.

LM's gun is a BB gun. So yes, it's technically real. But it has one of those zip ties on it.... so it can't be cocked and shot.

Sighting in on a bird.

Hanging with Poppa for a bit.

The following Saturday.... the men (& boy) went out early to the field.

BB and I were snug in bed while these crazy boys were hunting. (I'm looking forward to when both boys are old enough to go out in the field. That will give me some alone time!)

Walking back to Daddy.

Sending LM out to retrieve the bird.

He found it.

Hahaha. LM's face is priceless. I'm not sure how sure of this he is.

"Um, Daddy, it's on my hands!"

My boy is all boy. I can't really get into the whole hunting for sport. I really just don't get it. I will say though that whatever my family kills..... we eat or the game is given to someone that will. My son is growing up to respect guns and to respect animals. My dad love it; my husband loves it. I guess my boys will love it.

One big HAPPY car

I had the pleasure of taking the dog, Jake, to the vet yesterday. Let me tell ya..... it's so much fun trying to wrestle a 100 lb lab who doesn't really like the vet. Luckily, we were only in for his rabies shot so we were in & out! Turns out....... Jake has lost weight. He only weighed 98 lbs. :)

I drive a Yukon XL. It would be best if the dog would ride in the back of the car. But nooooo! He likes to be up front. His spot is between the boys seats. LM loves it when Jake rides with us. Every year I threaten TH that he's going to be the one that makes the vet trip. My dog is 6 yrs old..... ain't happened yet!

Proudly...... Each & Every Day

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So I'm a little late in posting this.......

Lil Man turned 3 a couple of weeks ago! My baby boy is going up. His actual birthday was on a Tuesday so we had a small party with just us and the grandparents. The following Saturday was supposed to be his P.A.R.T.Y. We had decided on a swimming party followed by pizza and cupcakes. Well....... it rained! And rained! We party inside with just family. LM still had a blast but I was sad for him not to have some of this friends over to help him celebrate.

Blowing out his candle.

Showing off his gift from Nana & Poppa.

This picture totally makes me laugh. LM is left handed (and left footed!). He was trying to mash the gas peddle with his left foot. Poppa is trying to explain the correct way.

"Watch out!"

Opening his present from Granddaddy & Grand-mommy.

It's a basketball goal.

Ready to get this thing put together. "Hurry it up, Granddaddy!"

Playin some ball.

The birthday boy on his "Saturday Party".

Showing off a J.ohn Dee.r truck, trailer & tractor.

Uncle K & Aunt B gave him a model airplane. No, it's not 3 yr old friendly but it's something LM loved. It's hanging from his ceiling in his room.

My 3 yr old!!