Road Trip

Jacob and William are going on a trip to Canada for three weeks and am I going to miss them dearly.  I won't see them again until June 16th, Father's Day weekend.  I hope they have a wonderful time and don't get into too much trouble. That's a long drive.

Love you boys! Have fun!! :)

Cereal

My boy just keeps getting bigger and bigger.  He started eating cereal this week.  He's still a little unsure of it and ends up wearing most of it but he seems to enjoy what little bit ends up in his mouth.

Stylin'

The hat was a gift from Auntie Lacie and Uncle Ken and the sweater a gift from Grandma and Grandpa.  Wearing them together Ian looks so handsome.  I think everyone in Estes Park would probably agree.  Ian received a compliment about how cute he looked in almost every store we went in.  I think I'd have to agree.  Just look at that smile.

Blanket

Oh Blanket - you are so much cuter than the real Blanket (Michael Jackson's son). 

What a smiley, happy baby.

Blanket Boy

Mother's Day

This mother's day has been extra special but not because of Ian but because I have THREE sweet boys I love and a wonderful husband. Thank you for making me a better person. I love you.

Flowers delivered to me at work

A special rose from William

Here's a neat poem I found about being a mom.  I think it sums it up a lot better than I could.

Before I Became Your Mother
I never knew... how happy I would feel when you smile, I never knew... how sad I would feel when you cry, I never knew... how heartwarming it would be to watch you grow, I never knew... how much love my heart could hold, And now... I will always know. -Linda De Los Reyes

6 going on 16

Seriously? Who is this kid? LOL! This was all him. I had nothing to do with it. I just took the picture. He's so photogenic. I mean just look at those eyes. He's one beautiful boy! I still can't get over this picture. I just smile and just shake my head every time I look at it.

The field trip itself was OK. I did have a really good time but only because I was able to spend time with William, and take some fun pictures.  William ended up on the bus and in a group with people he didn't really know.  All of these kids were in a different class.  Oh well.  I guess it happens. 

Our tour guide was a goof.  While I appreciate that she is a volunteer, so what can you expect, but we spent a lot of time talking about stuff that was darn right boring.  Case in point, we learned all about the bear proof trash cans.  For real?  Here we are at the beautiful Garden of the Gods park and we're learning (and touching no less) the dirty old trash cans? By the end of the "hike" everyone was tired, hot, hungry and crabby.  Probably cause we learned way too much about the trash cans, magpies and yucca plants.  Enough already!  We get it!!

Play Time

Recently, Ian has discovered his vocal cords and boy is he loud. He just laughs and screams. And not for just a few minutes, he'll scream for over an hour or more. Of course, he always does it when we are trying to watch TV. It's hard to be mad at him though.  His smile is infectious. 

Goooaaaaaal!!

Yep, today at Jacob's soccer game he scored a goal. Everyone was so proud of him. He was so excited and couldn't stop smiling. What an amazing feeling it is to score especially since Jacob usually plays defense or goalie.  He doesn't get a whole lot of chances.  I guess that makes it extra special.  I imagine his adrenaline was pumping after that.  So neat!

Pride Soccer Spring 2012 - Rapids

After the first game (he had a dbl header), we took team pictures.  I didn't a chance to take many.  In fact, I only took two.  It was between this picture with Ian looking the wrong direction and the other with a missing coach.  I hope someone else was able to get something better.  Oh well, I'll have to take what I can get.  :o)

Sick Baby Boy

Ian got his first cold, and to go along with it - diarrhea. Yesterday, was the first day in several he seemed like his old happy self.  It's so hard to see your baby feeling miserable, and it's even worse when nothing you do seems to help. Every time they cry, you want to (or do) cry too.  But like I said, he's feeling better.

Sucking on fingers & talking

We went to his 4 month well baby check today, and he's growing like a weed.  Weighs 17 pounds!  He's my big bubbie.  Soon he'll weigh more than William!  Not really but it's something we all like to joke about...even William!  Anyway, he's 26 inches long and has a head circumference of 17 something.  (I can't remember exactly and left my papers at the doctor.  Oops!)

Tummy Time

So, hopefully he'll be fully recovered by Monday.  Not being able to work a full 8 hours makes it hard to get my work done, but it was so nice to be able to spend time with Ian during the week.

Love that bubbie!