Monday, September 13, 2010

World's Greatest Invention



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Dear Shopping Cart Maker,

You are my hero. After trying this cart last week, my shopping trips which used to be rushed and stressful are now slow-paced and relaxing. Instead of crying because he has to sit in the cart, my child now cries when he has to get out of his "car." You deserve an inventor's gold medal and I am sure all moms of toddlers would agree! Thanks for helping me be able to really shop again!

Sincerely,

Your biggest fan

Monday, August 30, 2010

Mason has an announcement!




He is going to be a BIG BROTHER!!!

We are so excited to be expecting baby #2!!! I'm 9 weeks and actually due on my birthday! Crazy huh? (That's April 6th by the way) Mason and the new baby will be 23 months apart.

We had our first ultrasound last week and everything looked great! We got to see and hear the heartbeat and the baby measured right on schedule.

So far this pregnancy has been great! I was a little nauseous for a couple of weeks but thats gone away and now I feel fine! I have been tired buts its definitely nice being home with Mason and getting to take afternoon naps with him!

We can't wait to be a family of four!!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Pump it up fun!



Yesterday we went with Mason's playgroup to Pump it Up Jr in Plano! Its an indoor play area with tons of inflatable toys, slides, mazes etc. They have a toddler only playtime that is just for kids three and under too. It was a really neat place and its too bad that I am just now finding out about it at the end of summer! At first Mason did not quite know what to think....I think being so wobbly when he tried to walk on everything scared him a little. He warmed up though and ended up having fun. His favorite thing was sliding down the big slide with me! Here are some pictures from our day!


















Wednesday, August 4, 2010

15 Months!


I can't believe that my baby boy is 15 months old! It seems like he just turned one and now he is on his way to being a two year old! I am absolutely loving this age. He has so much personality and is just so sweet all of the time! Here is what Mason is up to at 15 months!!


- He loves to read books! We have a big tub of books in the living room and many times he will choose a book over other toys. He brings it to us then plops down in our lap to read it to him. It melts my heart every time.

- He is really trying to talk! About a month ago he all of sudden started trying to say a lot more and imitate our words! Now he seems to be learning a couple of new words a week. I'm not saying that anyone can understand them but me or Jared but he's definitely trying! Here are some of his new words:
dog (which applies to almost all animals right now)
ball (definitely his favorite thing and word)
no (unfortunately he picked this one up pretty fast!)
yeah (not sure where he learned yeah and not yes but we will take it)
shoe
tree
hot (he likes to touch everything outside now and announce that its hot!)

He still only has 8 teeth but has all 4 molars coming in. Hopefully we are almost past the painful part and they will be completely in soon!

He still loves to give kisses to Mommy, Daddy, animals (real and stuffed) and baby friends.

He LOVES the time each day when Jared gets home. As soon as he hears his car pull up he stops what he is doing and runs up to give him a huge hug.

He is quite the little climber. He climbs on anything he can including furniture, the ladder on the playset, the piano....he is definitely part monkey :-)

Outside is his favorite place to be and he would probably stay out all day if we let him. We are so looking forward to fall when we can outside whenever he wants!

Thanks Mason for an amazing 15 months! You are the sweetest, smartest and best son we could ask for!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

My name is Mason....I like to dance!

Mason is becoming quite the little dancer. I guess he also has a thing for big band music??
Oh and fyi....yes I know his clothes are on backwards...thats the result of Daddy and Mason trying to make Mommy laugh. :-)

Monday, July 5, 2010

Peek-a-boo!


Mason loves playing peek-a-boo and he has discovered that only covering his face his for babies!





Thursday, July 1, 2010

New Car!



We have a new car at our house!






It's Shiny,






Red,





and the perfect size for.....






Mason!