What a day!!

Today was our 4th wedding anniversary! Time flies when you are having fun! I read that the traditional gift is flowers and fruit...so I got Pete and "edible arrangement." Oh my gosh...talk about worth it!! Some of the best chocolate covered strawberry flowers I have ever eaten!!! He sent me some gorgeous flowers at home today as well. We plan on some good family time this weekend to celebrate!

One of my favorite engagement pictures!

Our gifts to eachother!

Anniversaries are fun and all...but so is becoming a big boy!! :) Jackson got his big boy bed put together today. I worked hard all day getting the rooms situated. Thank goodness my Mommy came over for a few hours and helped me arrange furniture. I absolutely love both rooms!! Jackson loves his big boy bed...but it is 10pm and I am still listening to him rustle around. He's only come out once and I think he's still in his bed right now...so hopefully night #1 is in the clear!

Happy 4th of July!

Hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July celebrations! We had Pete home for the whole 3 day weekend and we took advantage of every second! Happy Birthday to my Daddy too!

Earmuffs!! :)


Such a ham!


Mom's handsome man!!


A little 4th of July gymnastics!

Let me count the ways...

While I know I've mentioned how much I love my little Jackson ham...I just thought I would show everyone a few of the MANY reasons he makes my day everyday! The above picture is his handsome little smirk that I love more than anything!


Yesterday, I got a "wild hair" and decided it was the day to paint Jackson's room back to the regular house color in preparation for his big boy toddler room. He was such a big helper in pulling all the painters tape up...he LOVED it!! Made me smile!






I also have a little lawn care specialist from time to time!! We were over at Miranda's playing with the boys and she got this priceless shot after I washed him down!!



He LOVES to help unload the dishwasher. I'm hoping this is one of those loves that continues into teenage-hood! :) Wishful thinking...I know!


I went on a clean freak binge today and Jackson thought he would help me out by vacuuming the rug for me...such a sweet baby boy!


While I know these are common things for most...everyone who's a mommy knows that these are the things that will melt your heart for years to come. My kid even loves to pick up his toys!!!! Go figure!! I can't wait for his little brother to get here and add to the joy kids bring! Incase I never mentioned this before...I LOVE BEING A MOMMMY!!!

Sleepy lunch!

Just thought this was so cute. He was totally falling asleep, but still eating. I love him!

Pee Pee in the Potty!!!

We've been "experimenting" with potty training over the last few weeks as Jackson has started telling us when he has already gone in his diaper. I've been fairly unsuccessful until this morning!! He slept about 12 hours last night and really didn't have much of a wet diaper this morning so I took him to the potty. He wanted to use the big potty...so I moved his seat over to our toilet and placed him up there...still nothing. I thought about his bathtub peewee's and decided to put his foot in some warm water. IT WORKED!!! He peepee'd in the potty!! While I know this wasn't necessarily intentional...it's progress!!! YAY! We danced around the bathroom and flushed! Everyday is something new...I love being a mommy!

Happy Father's Day!

Pete ended up having a show in El Paso...so his special gift was spending time with his Daddy on Father's Day! He came back talking about what a great time he had! We missed him here...but celebrated with a dinner before he left. Jackson and I went to my parents house to spend time with my dad. Michael cooked for us and dad relaxed. It was a great day!

The crayons tasted good!

Making Daddy's card...it was fun times!

Pete and Dad's father's day presents all packed up in their coolers! :)

Dad showing the very "piggy" gifts we got him for is desk. The heart pillow is what he uses to cough...it helps hold the bones in place. His scar looks amazing, doesn't it!!??

This was the picture I photo shopped and framed in a "LOVE" frame for dad!! :) He thought it was funny!

By Popular Demand...

Okay...here is the latest belly update. I have been fairly active so far this summer with little time for "inappropriate" eating! :) I'm hoping to have actually stayed the same weight...looks like I did so far! Pregnancy is going well...can't complain! I've been busy trying to reorganize closets and get the boys' rooms switched out and ready. My personal decorator (aka...mommy!) will be coming over in the next few weeks to make my "vision" come true!! :)