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7 Months

I can CRAWL!!!

We went to Dallas to visit my Pops and Gram this month

Peek a boo is my favorite game

Got sick for the first time with a cold

Enjoy playing all by myself with my toys

Still full of smiles and laughter 

I try to use extra fabric or blankets around the house for all our monthly pictures. The cowboy background in this picture was my husband's baby blanket from years ago. Awe - how cute!!!! 

On the move....

My favorite photo this month.......

What's Cooking?

I am slightly obsessed with these kids pajamas called Kicky Pants. My kid sleeps in them every single night, mostly because they are soooo soft and I love to snuggle with him!! It's made from bamboo material which has all kinds of benefits to kids and the environment!!! It's anti-fungal, antibacterial, absorbs drool, stays cooler, grown without pesticides, blaa blaa blaa - honestly I just think they are adorably cute!!!

They put out new designs each season so you can always catch a great sale. Just make sure you don't throw them in the dryer, I always hang them to dry because of the soft material.

Kicky Pants Website

My little man is eating food!!! We are having loads of fun trying out new stuff every few days. He loves Tyler Florence's baby food line called Sprout. I also really enjoy mixing up fresh food and watching his eyes light up when he taste it for the first time. I was looking for a way to incorporate or introduce him to avocados and put this pudding together.

1/4 of an organic avocado
1/4 of an organic banana
A few pieces of pinapple
1/2 of the little container of banana Yo-Baby yogurt

Mix all the ingredients together in a little food processor or I like to use my hand blender most of the time. Serve immediately!!!

Michael smacks his lips the entire time he is eating this little creation!!! Last week we had steamed broccoli mixed with a little parmesan cheese. Next on the menu is fresh raw organic spinach, banana, and Yo-Baby yogurt.

Our old oven caught on fire a few days ago so no roasting or baking is going on in our house until we can get it replaced. Only fresh or steamed ingredients for the little dude this week!!!

I did it!!!

Finally pulled the trigger and bought a rug for the living room. It only took me a year to make this simple little decision and don't you know the darn thing is on backorder. ETA is in 2 months!! It's not my most cost effective purchase but I decided to go with quality over price for once. The 8x10 was on sale for $450 - not to bad.

So I really really wanted a jute rug. I love them, love the look, and love that they go with anything. What I did not love was how scratchy and uncomfortable they were. Till I found out that Pottery Barn makes a jute rug and mixes in a Chenille fabric that makes it really soft. We went to Dallas last weekend and I got to put my grimy little toes on the rug and instantly knew it was the one.

Here are the stock photos from Pottery Barn.....

6 Months

On July 4th I turned 1/2 year old!!!! Happy Independence day!!!

Rolling is my new favorite thing to do

I love people and love it when I get attention

Learning how to say DaDa and I almost got it down pat.

I am up on all fours but haven't quite figured out how to crawl yet. It will be soon so watch out mommy!!

Bath time is my favorite time of the day

MIA

Sorry for the lack of post. I got my wisdom teeth taken out last week and have been on the mend, still not feeling up to par yet.

Lots going on around our house. We got a new fence for the patio and soon to be debating some stain colors!!! Our little man turned 6 months old on the 4th (Happy 4th of July y'all). I took his pictures and hope to get them up soon. Our nanny went on vacation this week so Michael got some quality time with his cousins, Aunt, Maw Maw, Grammy, and his Godfather!!! And last but not least we have a trip to Ikea planned in 2 weeks, I did some rearranging in the living room and need a few things to finish the look!!!!

I leave you with this lovely thought, and promise to be back soon!!!!

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

It's high time to pick out a area rug for our living room. The kid is rolling around and will be crawling before we know it. I have put off this decision for way to long because its a very hard to comment to a rug. Most of the ones that I fall in love with are thousands of dollars and that is just not going to happen in our life anytime soon. I think I might have narrowed down my decision after months of looking everywhere in town and just about everywhere online.

1- What I really want but it's so not practical with a baby and a cat that likes to spit up her hair balls on my rugs......

This rug is a beauty for a great price!! Ivory Classic Carved wool rug at World Market $599 for a 8x10, it's great material, beautiful color and the perfect design. I would love to put it in a bedroom or somewhere without high traffic. I will own this rug one day.  

2- What I also would love but the material it to harsh for a cute little boy and his precious knees to learn how to crawl on.......

Braided Jute rug from Ballard Designs at $399 for a 9x12. The description claims that it "feels surprisingly soft" but one of the reviews is from a mother with her kid having scrapes on his knees from crawling on the rug - UGH. 

3- What I will probably end up purchasing because it's beautiful, inexpensive, and I am so tired of looking for the perfect rug.......
Also from Ballard Design - the Catherine rug $599 for an 8x10. I wish the colors were a little more subdue but its a great price, soft and thick, and perfect colors for my room. I ordered a few other samples from Ballard and can't wait for them to arrive.

I guess this begins my compromise of fashion for a family. And I would not have it any other way!!!!

Daddy's Day

Happy First Father's Day to Michael's Dad!!!!! It gives me so much comfort and joy that our son will learn how to be a man from you. You truly are a hero to us and we love you more than you can imagine. 

Pooh Corner

Because Winnie the Pooh is one smart little fellow. He knows what he is talking about, and my heart needed him today......

4 & 5 Months

I took 4 month pictures but never got around to editing and posting them and now Michael is well into 5 months of his wonderful little life so we are doing the past 2 months today!! My man is growing so fast, they make so many milestones the first year of their life I feel like everyday is something new. 

4 Months

Started grabbing (everything!!!)

Love to play with my toes

First swim in the pool

I am a giggling fool

Still sleeping all night

5 Months

I can roll over now!!

Started eating carrots and sweet peas - yummy.

Went to the doctor for my checkup and Dr. Bailey said I am doing great, 

and that my parents are doing a good job.

Weighed in at 13#10oz in the 25%

Height 25.5 in the 60%

Head 16.5 in the 30%

Now we are starting to get a little collection of pictures.........

Here are a few more of my favorites

Awe

June's Favorite Rooms!!

So it seems that each month I find a new favorite designer, a new favorite room, and a new favorite idea I have to have!!! Here are my favorites this month.



I love the gray stripes with the floral pillows, they go perfectly together. And I am such a sucker for Audubon bird prints!!!

(via Kerrisdale Design) 

Totally digging that stripe chair next to the bed, I just love simple clean and neutral colors. 

So in love with that chandelier and the wallpaper, I always love the way this designer mixes and matches her seating with white chairs and gray fabric bench. Perfection. 

 (via Sarah's House)

The gray grasscloth wallpaper and that delicious chunky pedal stool sink make this bathroom so elegant.

Wordless Wednesday

Here's the Dirt

These garden sheds from Better Home and Gardens are just down right amaze balls.

Mamma Mia!!!!

I am so thankful for all the amazing mothers in my life. My dear sweet grandmother, my sister, my stepmother, my sister-in-law, my mother-in-law, my friends, and everyone who has taught me so much about what motherhood truly is: it's hard work but it is a beautiful job. 

I get to look into these beautiful little eyes everyday.
I feel so blessed to be his mother.
He makes being a mom very easy!!!

Waiting on Michael

To my son........

"No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside."

Here is the 9 month journey that it took to finally look into your beautiful face - I love you with a love that I never knew existed until the day I met you.

Week 4

We have been trying for 3 months to get pregnant. I woke up early in the morning and I took a pregnancy test and it had two pink lines - YEPPIE we are having a baby. I jumped back in bed to wake your dad up to tell him the good news. We could not go back to sleep, I was so excited. We already love you to the moon and back.

Week 6

You are the size of a sweet pea this week (my little sweet pea). You are making me a little sick and very tired but I am enjoying the rest. We started counting down the days till our first doctor's appointment when we can get a sneak peak at you. I think your ears and eyes are developing this week and I am praying that you get your Dad's beautiful hazel eyes.



Week 9

We had our first doctor's appointment this week and we saw you on the ultrasound screen. It was amazing, and the smile on your dad's face when he saw your little heartbeat was magical. Your heart sounded like a hundred galloping horses. It was big and strong and that made mommy VERY happy. You are already moving around and waving your arms at us. It's going to be a long wait until we get to see you again on the screen. I am just so happy that you are healthy.

Week 11

We won our first tennis match together. We make a good team!! You have been busy growing and growing and I think you should be almost 2 inches long, about the size of a lime!! I love how all the baby books compare what size you are to a fruit. Makes me hungry.

Week 15

We officially made it out of the first trimester!! My energy level is back and I am finally starting to feel normal again. One day I slept for 14 hours straight. I finally have a little baby bump, I always wondered what I would look like with a bump. I have worn the same pair of jeans 4 days in a row, it's the only thing that fits me. Your the size of an orange this week.

Week 18

It's a BOY!!! They could tell instantly that you were a boy. You kept putting your hands on your face, rubbing your eyes, and sucking your thumb. This week I could feel you move for the first time, it felt like little butterflies. When I am at work sitting at my desk I sometimes forget that I am pregnant and then I feel little flutters of you moving. It makes me smile.

Week 23

I think Daddy and I finally decided on a name for you. It's a tough job naming someone for the rest of their life. We thought long and hard about it and wanted to give you a name that meant something special. We choose to name you after both of your grandfathers. My father was named Michael and you daddy's fathers name is Raymond. Two strong wonderful men who meant alot to both of us.

Week 24

We have been working very hard on your room. I finished painting the walls, dad put your crib together and we have decorations up!! It's filled with animals, mommy sure hopes you like animals. I have had so much fun decorating and it makes my heart happy to know that you will grow up and play in this beautiful bedroom.

Week 25

My belly is growing and growing and growing and growing, that means you are growing also. I feel like we are in the final stretch of this pregnancy and at full capacity. I cannot imagine how my belly can stretch much more. I have been craving milk and can almost finish a gallon a day if I let myself. I woke up at 3am one morning and ate an entire pineapple. I am just happy that I crave healthy stuff instead of a Big Mac.

Week 27

The doctor thinks you are weighing about 3 pounds now, and they keep telling me that I am going to have a big baby. I have a feeling that you are going to be long and skinny like your dad. It's so neat mommy can feel when you have the hiccups, and you get them alot. Only three more months till I get to see your beautiful face. I can not wait to kiss you all over.

Week 29

We took you to Las Vegas this week.

It's official we are already corrupting you.

Sorry.

Week 30

We got to see you in 4d this week. It was so neat to see your face and your little nose. You had the hiccups and kept moving around putting your hands in your face. I can not believe only a few months ago you were the size of a little green pea, and that one day you will be a young man.

Week 31

We had baby shower for you this weekend. It was absolutely perfect with all my favorite people. We were showered with lots of presents. It sure does take lots of things to take care of such a little person.



Week 33

I can no longer walk anymore - I waddle. Your the size of a pineapple this week.

I have gained almost 40 pounds with you, and it's hard to breathe. I am getting lots of rest, things are quiet around the house. Everyone keeps telling me to rest now while I still can, but all Mama wants to do is meet her little man. I can not wait till I can hold you close, rock you to sleep, and smell your hair. Soon.

Week 36

Who will you look like, will you have hair, what color will your eyes be? I know you

will be the most beautiful baby in my world but I still wonder so much about you.

Will you have your dad's laid back calm personality? Will you be hyper because I drank to much caffeine?

I catch myself day dreaming about you all the time.

Week 37

We made it full term. I got my hospital bag packed and Dad started a list of all the people to call when you arrive. So many people can not wait to meet you. We had another doctor appointment this week and they seem to think that we are going to have to induce to get you to come out, I sure hope you make your entrance into this world all on your own.

Week 38

Merry Christmas to my sweet baby boy!!!

I really enjoyed all the good food and Christmas sweets this year. I hope they make your cheeks fat and kissable. I keep thinking that next year for Christmas we will have a handsome little man in our life to celebrate with. Christmas day is your grandfather Michael's birthday. All week I have been missing him wishing that you could have met him.

Week 40

You arrived 3 days early on January 4th at 11:21am. After 18 hours of labor and 45 minutes of pushing you made your entrance into this big beautiful world. Your dad and I were both in tears as you took your first breath. Everyone was healthy and happy. You weighted in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 20.5 inches long. How is it possible that out of all the little boys in the whole world, we got the best one? What an amazing journey.

Before you were born we dreamed of you,

we imagined you, we prayed for you.

Now that you are here we hope for you,

we love you, we thank God for you.