Tug!

This is our friend Tug - he is so adorable! Mason and Tug's daddys were college roommates. We are excited for them to grow up together!

This was their first pool party together! Cute boys - they'd rather suck on their fists then look at the camera!

Rolling over...

Big Boy...

My love is growing and changing every day! He is smiling and laughing! He always brightens my day =) He is getting pretty smart too... He does not like tummy time - at all! He rolled over from his back onto his tummy a few weeks ago. But today he figured out how to roll from his tummy onto his back - his new way of avoiding tummy time! I got a video of it but I can't get it to upload so you'll just have to trust me!

"Mom seriously...get me off my tummy!"

This was a few weeks ago at our friend Brooklyn's birthday party. I just love their matching outfits =)

New Perspective...

Becoming a mother has been the greatest blessing in my life. That said...I have not had the greatest week. I did not heal right after having Mason and I spent Monday at the doctor's office getting cut and stitched back up...again. I have been pretty sore but it has been nice to spend extra time cuddling and napping with my little guy.

I also have been pondering about alot of things....becoming a parent truly has created a whole new perspective on life. I have gained such a deeper appreciation for my parents and all they have done for me. As well as my wonderful in-laws. Parents are such a key element in shaping their children's lives. It is such a tremendous responsibility. Kinda scary to think about... This new "out-look" has made me realize what an important role each person has in our world. From farmers that produce the food we eat, to contractors, plumbers and electricians that build our homes and make it so we have modern conveniences like running water and power! As well as our teachers that educate our children - what an influential position. And the doctors and nurses that take care of us when we are sick. Each person plays an important role in the world we live in. Having Mason has made me so grateful for these "little" things. I can't imagine not having running water for baths and laundry! And without modern medicine...Mason might not be here. My point of this is that having a child has made me a much more appreciative person.

I despise going to the doctor...and we have had a pretty rough go and continue to face a few bumps in the road. But one look at my sweet baby boy and all the pain goes away. He makes everything worth it. His sweet spirit has helped me to become a better person. The love I feel for him is like nothing I could ever explain. I am so grateful for my wonderful husband as well. Without his hard work I couldn't stay home with Mason. Being a mother is the most rewarding and wonderful experience. I love my family so much and feel tremendously blessed.

My big boy in his high chair...

Sweet sleeping boy...

This is my favorite picture! I love his smiles...nothing makes me happier then his sweet smiling face! (These are all off my phone so not the best quality...)

Happy Boy!

Mason is so happy in the morning! He is definitely a morning boy...I love his smiles and he talks and talks and talks!

We got a new toy this week and he LOVES the little lion. It sings to him and he lays there and talks and smiles to his new friend. He is so cute! And getting quite the personality...
This morning he also rolled over for the first time! He is growing so fast! We love him so much...he always puts a smile on moms face =)

Play Date!

Our good friends Chelsey and Zach had a little boy, Trigg, July 8th. We had dinner and a little play date last night! We can't wait for many more fun play dates with our two boys! They are going to have so much fun growing up together =)

Sunday walk...

After church sunday we took a walk down to the creek with daddy. We love walks...wish we would get some sunshine so we could take more of them!