Time flies when you're (sort of) having fun!

I cannot believe that Brantley is 11 months and will be a year in a few weeks, we are moving into our new house in less than two weeks and Caidan will be starting 6th grade this coming year! 

I am learning what my life is going to be like in 6 short months when we welcome another baby. Packing a house with an 11 month old might just be the hardest thing I've ever done. It's literally like 1 step forward, 14 steps backwards. I pack a box, he dumps chips onto the floor. I pack a box, he unpacks what I just packed. Oh such is life. At least I'm getting a head start so it really isn't putting me behind on anything. In addition to unpacking boxes, this 11 month old is on the verge of walking, taking and he might just start running while he's at it. He got his first haircut this month and gained two more teeth! I forget what it's like to have a speed crawler on my hands. Getting ready in the morning will sometimes take me 3 hours because someone is in the toilet, then in the closet, ripping down all my clothes, then in my makeup. He is a handful but what a fun handful. He is so curious about everything and wants to know what you are doing at all times!

Brantley also got the hand foot mouth virus this past month, which in laymen's terms basically means he had a fever of 102 and sores all over his mouth, feet and hands. No fun and no medicine. So we suffered through it and Aaron and I took turns sleeping while this little guy suffered the most. Good news, it only lasted a few more days once we went to the doctor and once the fever broke we were in much better spirits:)

Our new house is so much closer to family, friends and work that I can hardly wait to move in! We are fortunate to be able to make this move, I am forever grateful to how hard both Aaron and I work to provide for this little growing family. 

In other news, Caidan is turning 16 this year, just kidding, but really, I feel like I have a teenager in the house already, he rolls his eyes, tells me I embarrass him (success!) and is the most moody person I've ever met! However, he is the most helpful when it comes to his brother and for that I am forever thankful. He can see when the patience is wearing thin on me and I'm about to loose it.  he is such a good kid and 6th grade is just one step away from middle school! He went to camp for a week this summer didn't have any fun:)

We also celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary by heading to the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. It was a gorgeous day and a nice getaway for the day.

Cheers to the 4th and hope everyone has a safe a great holiday weekend!

Baby Number three!

We are so happy to announce that we will be welcoming baby number three in late January! I am beyond excited to grow our little family into 5:) Brantley and the new baby will be almost exactly 18 months apart which from what I hear is the best! 

That's ICE ICE baby if you didn't catch on:)

Embrace the Mess and Eat Donuts

I have learned with two kids, a husband and two dogs that I must embrace the mess. And for anyone who knows me, knows that it probably the hardest thing I can do. Next is killing spiders. The house is sold but that doesn't mean we can do our day to day activities and treat it like we used to (we got new wood floors out in) so it's been a special kind of hard to keep it in order for these last few weeks that we are here. But the other day, I just didn't care. We ate donuts for lunch (National donut day) and we went to the pool and then poured all the toys out and banged them against the wall. In that moment, I just didn't care. The baby was happy, I had 15 minutes to kick my feet up and Caidan was playing video games, all was good. 

Then this happened....

Oh the life of a 10 month old. Must be rough. Must be rough.

We celebrated my parents birthday's this past weekend and I just adore this picture. It was totally impromptu but turned out perfect. 

I also did some Pinterest inspired DIY decor this past weekend! It's a pallet from Aaron's work and just some paint. Pretty much the easiest thing I've ever done. My husband thinks I can sell them. Oh, yeah, like I have time for another job. 

Aaron NEVER has days off, and when I say never, I mean never. He has like every other monday off and even that is debatable. But this monday we took full advantage of the mid 60 degree weather and one happy baby and the 4 of our carted off to the zoo. Brantley was mostly confused but loved the fish. 

Embracing the mess is one thing I am sure that I will master soon. But for now, we take it day by day and just enjoy each others company:) Stay tuned for some exciting news coming up in the next few days!

Summer Time!

Can I just say that I am so excited that summer is here! It is so much easier to take care of kids when the weather is nice, and for the past few days it's been beautiful here! We even went and bought a pool for B to play in. Needless to say it was the best 12 dollars I've ever spent. I am also getting exited for Brantley's first fourth of July! I've already scooped up this adorable swimsuit and matching top for him!

In other news, we sold our house in a whopping 2 days! We put in on the market on Friday and within a day we had an offer come in for over asking, so we are under contract and I couldn't be more excited! Now for the actual moving part....bleh. 

Turns out B not only loves the pool but he love the grass, and his dad. Preferably together.

Another thing he loves....tearing up toilet paper. Thank you Brantley for always keeping me on my toes.

 I hope to have a fun July fourth celebration at our house even though we'll be moving on the 14th. Hope you all are having a great Tuesday!

Life Lately

Oh my goodness, as if I thought life couldn't get crazier, it does. This week, Brantley turned 10 months, and finally got teeth! Caidan finished 5th grade, we bought a house and we're selling our house! Phew! We are in the process of moving closer to everything! Family, friends, work and school. We love our house in Parker but we need more space for this ever growing family and we desperately needed a basement! It's amazing house much stuff one little baby can accumulate! We found a great house that we are currently under contract and move in July 14th! Brantley is 3 steps away from walking and he is a man on the move! Caidan will be in his last year at Lone Tree Elementary and then it's Middle School for this guy, my heart is breaking because I know he is growing up and needs me less and less:(

Anyways, such is life and we are a busy little family! Here is a recap in pictures!

Happy hump day! We are going to enjoy the rest of the beautiful day at the park!

Mother's Day

Better late than never! Our Mother's Day was everything short of perfect. We grilled with family even though it was a blizzard outside! This mother's day was especially one to remember because it was the first one I got to share with both of my boys, last year I was 30 weeks pregnant!  It is amazing how fast time flies and I can't believe how big both my kids are! I am truly blessed. Here is a highlight of our day in pictures!

Hope you all had a great day! 

Growing up is hard to do

Man oh man, time is going by too fast! Brantley is a crawling machine and I feel like walking is in his near future! Caidan walked at 10 months so I have no doubt that Brantley could be walking very soon! Caidan is finishing up his last couple games of the spring football season and then we will hear up for the fall! School is almost over for him which means summer is almost hear and I can see the pool in my near future! We went to Mexico this past weekend with Aaron's family and left the kiddos at home. It was a great trip but I sure did miss them. Mother's Day is this weekend and I can't wait to share it with my momma! She really is the best mom out there hands down!