Everyday Life...

Everyday life is...

well, I'm not sure how to explain it.  It's simple, but overwhelming.  Fun, but exhausting.  It's joyful.  It's playful and yet sometimes it's a lot of work. 

But one thing I know for certain - this is what I'm supposed to be doing.  I am very blessed.

This was March's 12 for 2012 photography challenge.  The technique was documentary.  There was a lot more I wanted to accomplish out of this month's challenge but dropped the ball.  I was really hoping to get photographs of us out and about - at the grocery store, at the library, at the park and didn't.  I either forgot or I just "didn't feel like it" that day.  I need to stop that.  I want to capture all these moments.  I love them and never ever want to forget them.

Leon's Birthday

I've debated whether to put these up.  Leon's Birthday was a while ago...6-7 weeks ago, but I know Grandma Allen will at least like to see them!  So, here you go Carol!

 Leon tunred 3 this year!

He really LOVES cupcakes, especially if they have sprinkles.

We also celebrated little Miss Callie's birthday.

Leon and his buddy, Harrison, checking out Leon's new gift from Grandma and Grandpa.

We played Pin the Hat on the Birthday Boy.

Grandpa and Grandma Allen hanging with Grady.

Allen grandparents with all the grandkids.

I can't believe my Leon is three!  I'm really loving this age.  He's so much fun.  I love watching him grow, but man, how I wish I could keep him this age forever.  They are growing too fast!

Too Cute!

Leon:  "Mommy, where's Grady?"

Me:  "He's asleep."

Leon: "AWWWWW.  That's TOO cute!"



Love is...

this guy.

watching him grow.  watching him discover. 

he changed my life.  he taught me so much -

 how to laugh, how to play, how to live, 

but most of all, 

how to love.

Thank you so much my special boy, my Leon.

P.S. This is part of my 12 for 2012 project.  The theme was "love is..." and the technique was creative angles.

Total Stud Muffin

Leon just got some new church clothes.  He got his first tie.  He was totally stoked about it.  He loves Kyle's ties.  He's so handsome - a total stud muffin, in my opinion.

A little too often...

We've found Leon like this a lot lately. 

It's been happing a little more often than it ought too. Leon is transitioning to taking no naps.  I usually still make him take one, but then it means he goes to bed around 9 or 10.  If he doesn't take a nap then he goes to bed around 7:30 or 8.  It depends on the day what works best of us.  Luckily, it hasn't been too bad.

These Boys of Mine

I love 'em.  They light up my day.  I mean, who on this earth, couldn't get enough of seeing these sweet faces?

Leon LOVES Grady do much!  A little too much at times.  We constantly are telling him to be gentle and soft.  He just loves to hug, kiss, and hold hands with Grady but he doesn't know his own stregnth.  Fortunely, he isn't much of a fan of holding Grady.  The above picture is probably the 3rd time Leon has ever held Grady.

Leon got a Lightning McQueen coat, hat, and gloves from Grandma and Grandpa Allen for his brithday.  He thinks it pretty cool.  I taught Leon how to put his coat on by himself by having him put it on the floor, putting his hands in the sleeves, and then swinging it over his head.  It's pretty impressive.  Everytime he does it, he gets a big smile on his face and says "TA-DAAA!"

Grady likes watching Leon.  However, he looks at him like he's crazy most of the time.  I don't blame him.  I often wonder what that little baby is thinking in that big head of his.

Grady has a smile that lights up the WHOLE room.   He loves to laugh and smile when I'm talking to him.  He also loves to be loved on by mommy.  His eyes are so sweet.  They're so glassy and beautiful.  They're still brown but recently I've been seeing a little bit of green, like his mommy's.  Most of his thick, dark hair has fallen out now.  He still has a bit in the very back.  It fall out in patches so he looked a little funny for a little while, but it's growing back in - and it's still pretty dark.  He looks so much like Leon at times. 

You can see more of Grady's sweet smile by clicking here.