Is it winter?

He is adorable and we are loving this weather

Swing swing

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

We call this pillow land

Aubrey is my favorite accessory hands down

These amazing hats were hand made by my Mom.  She is so talented!

 

Its almost been a month already since I have updated already! We have had a great first month of the year its been so nice out lately it feels like spring has sprung! Its amazing to think that there really is only 1 more bad month of winter and if "bad" is how it is now then count me in! I love not having to hibernate and take the kids for walks and to parks!

February is going to be super busy this year at least the first couple weeks. Chad, Aubrey, and my sister Beth all have birthdays all within a few days of each other. I can't get over that my little lady is almost 1! I have some cute ideas for her party but I still have so much to do for it! My sister is turning 30 so I will be helping her celebrate that, and I always like to try to make Chad's bday special since hes my sweet heart ;) We are getting him a bike this year (Tyler decided on it, I thought it was a great idea) Then something very exciting is going to happen mid-Feb. I can't say what it is now but you all will find out in due time.

What I am really excited for tho is St. Patty's day!!!!!!! I didn't go out for it last year because my little girl was only a month old so this year I am going to make up for lost time :) I get so giddy and excited when I see shamrocks PLUS it also means its almost shamrock shake time! YUMMMMM. It also means it starts to warm up, I am def not a winter gal, I love it when its warm, but really who doesn't? 

Anyways Happy Wednesday everyone! The weekend is almost here!

Its been a LONG time!

Happy New Year!!!! Wow it has been such a long time since I have blogged and I must say I have missed it! I love re-reading my blogs and reminiscing.  Looking back at 2011 I would say I had one of the best years of my life, we had Aubrey, I got to watch my little man grow and learn, we moved to a new town, worked really hard to make our new house feel like home, and started making it a point to set time away to spend time with my husband...I really couldn't have asked for a better year!

So its a new year, time for new resolutions, I have always gone for the lose 10 lbs route but this year instead of focusing on loosing weight I am going to try to cook healthier for my family. I also really want to become more organized. I got a good start with my closet but now I need to tackle all the other closets in my house! And the final one is to try to "not sweat the small stuff" I let little things bother me and I don't even know why! So there you have it. Lets see how I do...OH and I will blog more ;)

Christmas Eve with my little ones

So Aubrey is almost 11 months. I honestly can't believe how fast this first year went! It seems like with the 2nd kid it goes even faster if that's even possible because Tyler's first year flew by too! I love this stage of her life, shes pulling up and getting into everything! She loves patty-cake and peek-a-boo, and her brother is her favorite person on the planet. It is so adorable to see him make her just crack up! I swear I can't even make her laugh like he can!

Tyler just turned 3 in December, I can't believe it. I feel like I was just looking at the pregnancy test at my old job thinking "OH SHIT I'M NOT READY FOR THIS" I can't help but laugh at my reaction to finding out I was pregnant with him.  My life would not be the same without him and I love him more and more everyday...he and Aubrey honestly are my everything and I can't believe in just 3 short years how much joy and love he has brought to my life! On the night before his birthday I did my usual look at pictures from when he was born and when we were in the hospital and I couldn't help but to cry...happy tears of coarse. I have come to terms with being a cryer, I'm OK with it.

So I didn't initially intend this to be a cheese fest but it just sorta went in that direction. My life is just how it is supposed to be and I just can't wait to drink in every single minute of the new year!

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." ~Albert Schweitzer  .....I just stumbled across this quote a few days ago and I just think it is perfect for me.  Some think that being a stay at home mom means you aren't successful, but the feeling that I get when I hear my little man sing the ABC's and count to 20 or when I see Aubrey clapping and laughing is priceless! I feel like I am doing the best job that I can and that is enough success that I need!

Here are some highlights from 2012:

I adore this picture!

Happy Wednesday everyone!