Fill in the Blank Friday #3

1. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is,   look at my phone to see what time it is, since I dont need an alarm anymore .

2. I can hardly wait for   this summer! Lots of mini vacays coming up with the kids & Im sure we'll have a blast!

3. The quickest way to my heart is     a massage  because     it simply relaxes me & puts me in a wonderfully calm state of mind.

4. A little known fact about me is that I strive to experiment in kitchen as much as I can. Whether it be for myself, family dinners, or Aydens baby food. I love coming up with a variety to keep it fresh!

5. The best part about my job is I get to notice all the little things about Aralynne & Ayden that are changing every day. Sometimes I miss going to a job every day, but being a stay at home mama is such a blessing and I am so thankful that AJ works so hard so that I can do this .

6. Something I just couldn't live without is our parents. They help us much with our babes so much.

7. Something useful that I wish I knew how to do is sew. Today I fell in love with this little dress while perusing Pinterest and I think it is reason enough to buy a sewing machine. In actuality I'm pretty sure I would suck at sewing, so maybe someone else can just sew it for me? 

My Lovlies

 My Little Cowgirlie

 Daughter lovings for Mommy

Sleepy head in the mornings

Gosh, you never fail to put a smile on my face

3rd Anniversary

Today is our 3rd Anniversary of being married & making memories together as husband & wife. I'm so lucky to have my Aj. He makes us have a life to be grateful for. He supports me & encourages me in everything I do. He is my biggest fan. And I am his. He loves me unconditionally, even at my worst moments, he truly sees past all. He is the shoulder I cry on & he listens tentatively. He is my Husband.

We celebrated tonight by going out to dinner & totally celebrating May 12 in San Antonio for the weekend! yay!

Tonight was child free (thank you Momo & Popo) , nice & quiet. All through dinner I received pics of my long haired little monkey boy :) ( No, I will not be cutting his ANY time soon! ).... Aralynnie was probably running around laughing crazily. Just a guess.

To end the night we came home & I put baby Ayden to bed. I had a hard time putting him down. I just love to hold & cuddle with him in the rocking chair. Caressing his face & silky hair. Finally putting him down &  tucking miss Lynnie in for bed. Read bedtime story...stories, and a kiss & a few tickles later all lights are off. Except the computer of course. Good night & sweet dreams to all!

Wednesdays Blessings

Today we had Aydens first physical therapy session for his neck & I'm so happy to report his condition is very mild. She said I was such a good mommy doing everything before she even told me what to do. I have religiously been stretching and stretching with him.  :) For those who don't know whats going on, about a month or two ago I began to notice Ayden favoring a side his neck to lean on. He tends to tilt & favor his right side, it becomes very pronounced when I hold him. This concerned me. Being a very pre-cautious mommy, I quickly asked his pediatrician what she thought and what should we do. She referred us to the physical therapy center at Driscoll Childrens Hospital. So, Heidi ( PT) said she vaguely noticed any severe problems & he could return in a month if it were to persist. I thank God that my baby Ayden is doing much better from the very first day that I noticed anything. He is so bubbly & affectionate and always brings a smile to my face. He is certainly blessed with great health and a beautiful future to dream big. I thank God everyday for my babies and our family.

The Poteet Strawberry Festival

So this weekend we had the pleasure of going to the Poteet Strawberry Festival! It was Lynnies 2nd & Aydens 1st! They both had an amazing time & were so pooped afterward.

• strawberry honey
• strawberry shortcakes
• strawberry wine
• strawberry hanging plants
• chocolate covered strawberries ( my fave)
• & so so so much more strawberry items!

On our way to the Festival!

 The most gorgeous baby boy

 Hi Strawberry Shortcake!

 Baby goats melt my heart



 Duckies!

 Uh-oh... little boys :)

 Mom...

 Baby brother trying to catch those bubbles!

My little bubble shooting cowgirl :)

Fill in the blank Friday #2

 

 

 

1. Today is a good day because   I'm actually getting things done around the house. Much cleaning to do!

2. The best thing I did all week was   taking the time to read. The series is spellbounding me. I become enveloped in all the stories.

3. The current weather is     sunny & breezy  and it makes me feel     happy & light hearted.

4. The best thing about spring is    the wildflowers! I love taking the kids outside to take pictures!

5. A fashion trend that I'm dying to try out for spring is  Torquious. Torquious nails & matching toes. Browns would go perfectly.

6. A person who made me smile this week was   Nicole. Shes so funny & always knows what to say when I'm done & out.

7. The most delicious thing I ate all week was   actually this morning. I made myself plain oatmeal with flax seeds, topped of with raisins & cinnamon. :) Delish!

Tangled Hot Cocoa Picnic

So Lynnie has been asking & asking for us to have a picnic. It was already dark outside so we decided on an indoor picnic! We put Tangled on of course & invited baby brother to join us. Spreading out on the Tangled plush blanket ; We made hot cocoa, brought out the mini marshmallows, & the shortbread sprinkled cookies. yum! Aralynne dressed in her Tangled nightie & princess crown. Both of them had so much fun! Next time we'll try outside on in the backyard :)

Wordless Wednesdays #1

Our Easter 2012

 Above:

Lynne in her Easter dress

Ayden playing with his hot wheels his uncle got him

Aralynne & Peter the bunny

Ayden & Lynne full of confetti

Baby Ayden with both Popos

Perfect ending watching Tangled

Easter dinner in the highchair ( Chicken, sugar snap peas, broccoli, & carrots)

Above :

Opening morning gifts from Mamaw

Dying our hard boiled eggs

Loving our Easter baskets from Mommy & Daddy

My mini strawberry shortcakes :)

Ayden tasting strawberry glaze

Happy Easter!

We hope every single one of you is having a graceful & blessed Easter Sunday! We've already had our Easter Brunch this morning with Mamaw & it was so yummy! Aydens first Easter & Aralynnes third. Chocolate chip pancakes, blueberry muffins, pigs in the blanket, fruit, Cinnamon spice coffee is just a little taste of what we filled our bellies with this morning. BBQ'ing at the Momos later & an egg hunt for the kiddies!   I'm so happy we're spending time together in honor of our Lord. To celebrate "He has Risen!" :)

Fill in the blank Friday #1

1. A nervous habit I have is     biting the inside of my cheek... eww

2. Something that makes me sad is  being authoritative. It must be done, yet when I look into those big puppy dog eyes, my heart just melts. I forget everything that was done. So, thats Ajs job :)

3. Today I am thankful for    the love of my family. Each day that passes, the memories made.

4. My favorite room in my house is    my bedroom. Its big and bountiful with space. I need more furniture to just fill it up!

5. I can't stand     people who STARE. If you see something you like or don't like just  a glance is all it takes...

6. If I had an extra $100 to spend on whatever I wanted today I would    put it towards Easter items for this weekend. I still need everything! yikes! 

7. The last person I hung out with was    Aj & Anthony ...sad.

This was at our Sunday BBQ

Ayden had so fun much splish splashing around with big sister Aralynne. She enjoyed one of my chocolatey brownies while Ayden preferred the guacamole dip his popo made :) I love Sunday bbqs with family!

TuTu Easter Basket

Tutu Easter Bastket for girls

So adorable! I will definitely be making one for Aralynnie this Easter. I shall start Friday. Aydens? I have no idea. I'm not very creative when it comes to boys. Yet, I have none stop cuteness ideas pertaining to little girlies! :) Cant wait to get started!

Getting to Know Me

1. What is your middle name? Nicole

2. How big is your bed? Queen for now but soon upgrading to a King, maybe even a California King :)

3.What are you listening to right now? Silence, Aydens napping & Lynne's in her room

4. What are the last 4 digits in your cellphone number? ****

5. What was the last thing you ate? Domino's pizza , bad but good

6. Last person you hugged? Ayden

7. How is the weather right now? Nice, sun is peeking through some clouds

8. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone? My mom

9. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Smile

10. Favorite type of Food? I can live off of Italian

11. Do you want children? I have 2 already, contemplating a third

12. Hair color? Chestnut Brown

13. Do you wear contacts? nope

14. Favorite holiday? Christmas

15. Favorite Season? Autumn, I love all fall activities, ( pumpkin picking, raking leaves, decorating the house with reds, golds, & browns)
16. Have you ever cried over a love lost? yes

17. Last Movie you watched? Bridesmaids so so so funny!

18. What books are you reading? None at the moment, but soon to start The Hunger Games

19. Piercings? yes

20. Favorite Movie? The Nightmare before Christmas (childhood favorite) Twilight (now favorite)

21. Favorite college football team? None, not the football type...what a Debbie downer :/

22. What were you doing before filling this out? Tiding the house

25. Favorite animal? Turtle / Penguin

26. Favorite drink? Strawberry Fresco

27. Favorite flower? Cherry Blossoms

28. Have you ever loved someone? I'm over the moon in love

29. Who would you like to see right now? San Antonio.At Night. So beautiful

30. What color are your bedroom walls? Eggshell..eww. Soon vamping it up in here!

31. Have you ever fired a gun? no, but i must go to a gun range soon!

32. Do you like to travel by plane? I want to , never have.

33. Right-handed or Left-handed? Right

34. If you could go to any place right now where would you go? New York City, just because it seems so alive and fun.

35. Are you missing someone? No not really

36. Do you have a tattoo? yes

37. Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings? Sometimes, with the kids

38. Are you hiding something from someone right now? nope

39. Are you 18? 24

40. What is the wallpaper on your cellphone? My Kiddos :)

41. Are you afraid of the dark? no no no

42. Favorite hangout: My house?

43. 3 things you can't live without? My Family, Good Food, My Phone :)

44. Favorite songs? These are my favorite cause they have the most meaning : David Gray- This years love. Foofighers- Best of You.

45. What are you afraid of? Nothing at the moment

46. Are you a giver or a taker? Both

47. What are your nicknames? Hambone (yuk)

48. What is your dad's middle name? He didn't have one
49. What do you sleep in? T-Shirt & Shorts Usually

50. Stuck on a deserted island, and can only bring one thing? I honestly dont know

51. Favorite TV commercial? Me & Lynnie love dancing and singing to the Kia Soul  hammster    commericals

52. First thing you'll save in a fire? My Phone (excluding, my children or spouse)

53. What is your favorite color? Purple

54. What are the things you always bring with you? Purse, Money, IPhone

55. What did you want to be when you were a kid? A Veterinarian ...Im an animal lover just like my baby boy56. What do you usually do when the alarm turns on? Turn it off

57. What color is your bed sheet? Brown

58. Who do you want to meet? Ian Somerhalder (Vampire Diaries)

59. What do you think about before you go to bed? My day, & what i still need to accomplish tomorrow

Virture

That's the way I want to remember it all. Always in good spirits and keeping our faith and love alive. Living everyday like its our last; loving unconditionally. Spoiling the babes with kisses and hugs. All in moderation & time; having patience is key in getting what we want in return. Teaching our children a golden rule of moral excellence. This tale is our life...

Motherhood

San Antonio Zoo Trip

We had such a blast at the zoo! Thanks Momo & Popo for coming along with us! :)