Happy Valentine's Day!!

"Hmm...what do we have here? I'm alone and have this big box of chocolates all to myself?"

"Well, in that case they're all mine! Wait....was that someone at the door? They'll never get my chocolates!"

"I just can't stand it anymore, this is too tempting....I have to dive in!"

Well, the adults in the household decided to celebrate Valentine's Day early and have a nice romantic meal at home. Move over Wolfgang Puck because I prepared a pretty tasty spread if I do say so myself. The menu? Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, potato and rosemary flat bread and toasted pecan, feta & artichoke salad with a hint of parsley.

Cup. Cake. Need I say more...

Life Lately

Daddy surprised us by taking a quick shot after doing some "flying" in the air with momma!

Tate loves his Mr. Sassy that he got from Susu for Christmas...plus, he likes being independent sitting unassisted in his bebe pod. No hands!

A typical Saturday morning waffle breakfast in pj's...

Tate was not quite sure what to think of his first hat wearing experience but something tells me that won't last long.

Photo Opps

We took a few photos of T before our morning walk to go get coffee last Saturday because we couldn't pass up how cute he was in his cap and pjs. I seriously cannot get enough of this little boy sometimes!



Well, one day Tate is definitely not going to allow a photo shoot with his momma anymore so I'm taking all the chances I can get! Plus, who could pass up taking photos outside on another sunny 75 degree day in January? Not me.

Four Months

Tate is officially 1/3 of the way to being a year old! His latest talents include laughing a lot more, grasping toys with a mighty grip, holding his head up really well without bobbling all over the place and telling his momma how much he loves her. I embellished on one of those but will let you guess which one...

Tate and Harvey

Harvey brought along his new friend George for a play date.

New Year, New Beginnings

In the new year Tate has had a lot of fun doing all sorts of new things! I know all parents say this but I seriously can't believe how big he's getting and that he really is becoming a little boy versus a baby. I never thought I'd get used to being at home every single day but now I can't picture being anywhere else but with my smiling laughing son who discovers something new each day. Ok, ok...enough of the sappy sentiment, here are some photos to explain it all!

Sophie the giraffe makes her debut and finds her feet or head constantly in Tate's mouth.

He is officially out of the Puj tub from the Ellen Show and into a big boy tub!

Rub a dub dub...Tate's snug as a bug.

I believe his exact thoughts were "oh, exersaucer, where have you been all my life??"

Standing tall and proud...

Santa Claus Came to Town

Nothing makes me feel more sentimental and warm inside than Christmas Day at my mom's! From the fire crackling in the fire place while we open gifts to the infamous cranberry coffee cake for breakfast - you just can't mess with perfection. Although...um...sadly Brandon had a bit of the stomach bug on the big day this year so maybe we were at 95% perfection! Anyways, it was still a wonderful day with family and of course made us thankful that not only did God give us each other but ultimately his Son first and foremost.

Tate looking manly in his bright red bow and cousin Alice's pink bouncy seat!

T had a front row seat to watch Mac opening up all of his gifts which made him even forget about nap time!

Aunt Em and Tate

Susu and all of the grandchildren

Peace & Joy

We also loved getting to do Christmas with Dad and Shawna at their new beautiful home. Good food, good company and surprisingly good children! Our visits are never long enough with them but we definitely won't forget Tate's first Christmas at the Peace Ranch.

My dad, husband and son...couldn't ask for three better men in my life!