{Not Quite} Wordless Wednesday: Mother’s Day 2013

May 15, 2013 By 16 Comments

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day! We had a nice, quiet one- exactly what I wanted.

Little kid with BIG muffin

First, the boys went to pick up some breakfast. I couldn’t decide if I wanted bagels or donuts so they went to the grocery store to buy donuts & Einstein’s for bagels {and the giant muffin}.

We hung out at home for most of the day- we watched a movie and the boys gave me my card which included my gift in the form of a note. For my gift, instead of the 1 or 2 days off Justin was planning for our San Diego “family honeymoon” trip next month, he’s taking the whole week off! This is a HUGE deal as he usually hates taking time off. I’m so, so excited.

Then we went to the in-laws to see my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. {I had seen my own Mom on Saturday when we all went to lunch for an early Mother’s Day.} Afterwards, I wanted to go see the ducks at this little pond nearby our house. I always ask to go, but Justin never wants to- but he couldn’t say no on Mother’s Day!

Family of baby ducks at Desert Shores Las Vegas

When we got there, we found a whole flock of fluffy ducklings!

Mama Duck & her ducklings

Their Mama Duck was very watchful, but since they live in a neighborhood they’re used to people.

Baby ducks taking a bath

They all stopped & starting grooming themselves- Shane thought it was so funny that it was bath time!

Some of them were walking SO cute I had to grab a video.

Baby ducklings

So that was my Mother’s Day! How was yours?

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{Not Quite} Wordless Wednesday: Justin’s Birthday!

May 8, 2013 By 51 Comments

On Sunday, my hubby celebrated the big 2-5! Okay, so 25 may not be that big of a deal but it is the first time a birthday has made him feel old. So I decided to pull some childish pranks to try to keep him feeling young.

Every time one of the boys has a birthday, I put streamers up. I even brought them with us last year since we spent Justin’s last birthday in Nebraska! This year, in addition to hanging them in the kitchen, I blocked off the computer room so he’d have to bust through it when he woke up in the morning.

Streamers on door

Thing is, he’s kind of a ninja, and he got through without breaking them. Ninja, I tell you. Shane was happy about it though because then they got to break through it together! Shane is already asking me to do it again for his birthday in August.

I also changed his desktop wallpaper…

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&To complete the birthday annoyances, I thought I’d post a picture of him on here since he doesn’t want me to.

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Happy Birthday Babe!!

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{Not Quite} Wordless Wednesday: April Recap

May 1, 2013 By 38 Comments

In March, we celebrated Easter, had a Staycation at the Aria, and, oh yeah, got married. So there was no way that April was going to beat that! Not only was April tamer compared to March, but it was a total snooze compared to most months since we spent over half of it sick & completely out of commission. We’ve spent the last four weeks mostly at home- skipping art classes, soccer classes, and play dates due to being sick. But we’re finally on the upswing now & looking forward to a better May!

Drawing with Chalk outside

We spent a lot of time outside this month, since it’s going to be in the 100’s starting next week.

park playdate

We even had some park play dates! Shane loves to hug his friends goodbye & it’s just the cutest thing ever.

Crazy Dog

Even Bella got to spend some time outside!

Daddy & Son- Thomas the Train

We went to take a ride on Thomas the Train- Shane asked to go back every day for weeks.

Eating a muffin

&Before we went, we stopped at a bagel place where Shane ate a muffin like a crazy person.

Kid playing Playstation

Shane had a 6-month dentist checkup, where he got to {try to} play Playstation.

rainbow cupcake

We went to a birthday party where my friend/sorority sister made the most amazing cupcakes & cake for her daughter’s 2nd birthday!

Build a Bear

The next week, to celebrate, we went to Build A Bear with her. Shane made a puppy that he named “Cookie Tootie Feis Shane”. When Daddy asked if his name was Cookie for short, Shane said “No, it’s Cookie Tootie Feis Shane.” Well, okay then.

Piano

My in-laws bought this giant, loud, takes-up-the-whole-floor piano {out of kindness, which we appreciate, but IT’S HUGE} for Shane…

Hiding in Piano Box

…who just uses the case it came in to hide. Why do kids always prefer the box?

Dog with Purse

Bella & Shane have had a few tiffs this month, since Bella likes to steal Shane’s toys & Shane is learning that he doesn’t like that. So he keeps bringing her all of her abandoned toys to keep her away from his.

What was your favorite event in April?

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{Not Quite} Wordless Wednesday: Hummingbird

April 24, 2013 By 58 Comments

Every summer, we get a few hummingbirds hanging around our house. I’ve even seen three at once in our backyard before! We got our first hummingbird of the year a couple of weeks ago & it’s been hanging out ever since, coming up to the windows to remind me to fill the feeder. While I was playing with Shane outside yesterday, it came right by us before going back to the tree it was sitting in and I even got a few shots before Shane scared it away!

Hummingbird Perched

Hummingbird 3

Hummingbird 5

He’s easier to see in some pictures than others but I am excited to finally know what our hummingbirds look like when they aren’t humming! I think it’s pretty cute- and I am finally taking the hint & refilling the feeder tomorrow!

Do you have any seasonal visitors?

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{Not Quite} Wordless Wednesday: Our Ring Bearer

April 16, 2013 By 72 Comments

Last week a lot of you said that you didn’t mind my wedding photo spamming, and while I know you were totally just saying it to be nice, I’m running with it. But this week, to switch it up a bit, I’m featuring photos of Shane!

Shane was as excited as we were about Mommy & Daddy getting married and was so excited to get his tuxedo that matched Daddy’s and to be our “Ring Bear”! He did an awesome job & while I was nervous as to how he’d do throughout the evening {with the crowd, the noise and how late it was} he was completely perfect.

Dad and son at wedding

My boys look so dapper in their matching tuxes! We had every detail on their outfits match, from their flowers to their ties to their tuxes.

Dad and son high fiving at wedding

LOVE. THIS. PICTURE.

Family at wedding

Justin’s family- now officially my in-laws! {Though we’ve considered each other in-laws for years.}

Groomsmen in Pool Blue Ties

Shane was definitely the cutest groomsmen- sorry, boys! {See that tall, skinny dude on the right? That’s my little brother. Apparently he got the good genes.}

Mom and son at wedding

My turn! He was looking at me so sweetly. Love this kid.

Ring bearer and junior bridesmaid

Shane got to walk down the aisle with our Junior Bridesmaid, my niece, Kali! She did a great job all night of getting him to do what he needed to do.

Son at wedding

Smiling son at wedding

Such a happy kid!

First Dance with Son

We pulled Shane in mid-way through our First Dance so that it could be a family affair {and also because having people watch us for that long was awkward for all parties}.

Son giving toast at wedding

After the toasts, Shane wanted to have his turn! He actually requested the microphone & gave his own version of a toast. He wasn’t sure what to say so he said “Okay” about fifteen times, before saying “I love you” and turning off the mic {but holding it hostage for awhile after}.

Bridal Party

The whole bridal party!

While Justin & I were definitely excited to celebrate our love as a couple, Shane is the physical manifestation of that love & since we love him more than anything, we were so excited to have him play such a big part on our special day.

Did you have a ring bearer?

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