Thursday, February 25, 2016

Mom/Mimi Came to Visit!

My mom came down one last time before the arrival of our sweet baby girl.  Sometimes, a girl just needs her mom.  Plus she is great to make sure everything is on track, help with the details, and to remind me of any last minute items.  I am so thankful for her, words can not describe!!!

 Of course we had to go to the zoo again!!  Eli's new favorite animal, the cougar cub ... or kitty cat





 And how convenient that this happened to be the same weekend we shot our maternity photos (wink, wink).  I love that she was there to help.  Who else would be able to handle my costume changes, stealing or borrowing people's dogs in order to wrangle Eli, all to get the perfect shot?!?!  #mimitotherescue
 Sometimes you just need to throw some rocks in the river with dad afterwards. 


Eli's Valentines Day Party

We had so much fun going to Eli's class for his Valentines Day Party.  We were the only parents there, so we played with all of his friends and just hung out for a bit.  Besides Eli getting a little territorial over his dad and the thousands of balls in the yard, I would say it was a successful day.  I love getting a chance to watch him in his element at school. <3


 Miss Virgina and Miss K - or as Eli calls them, "Ginia-K" (all one word :)



 Dad playing with all of Eli's friends, while Eli when back into that little house hoarding all of the balls.  He wouldn't let anybody play with them ... they were his ...
And just to prove it ... here is the zoomed in picture of the previous one.  He is guarding his balls in the house.  His teachers are nice and say that he has great leadership skills :) #don'tmesswitheli.



 The hand, the face ... the mullet


 Fun playtime and giggles with Dad.

 My love bug!



February Randoms


 Lots of preparation for Miss Everley!

 Eli helping Dad set up Evi's room
 I think Sienna has found a new hiding spot underneath the crib, but that doesn't fool Eli.  He is still on a mission for her to like him.

 His very own Big Brother Chair!
 My sweet little family ... on a side note, is Derek's hair as long as mine?!?!?!

 37 Weeks - Valentine's Day
 My handsome Valentine date!


Sprinkle at Perla's with some of my favorite ladies.  Love them all, and we had such a great time!!

Happy 32nd Birthday Derek/Daddy!

Happy Birthday Derek!!  You do so much for this family, so it was fun to take a minute and celebrate you.  WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
We decided to celebrate all weekend, starting with a massage and an amazing cajun dinner with his one and only, followed by a Superbowl party.  Such a fun time, and Eli enjoyed every bit of it as well.

 Sneak peek before our amazing and relaxing massages
 All Zen'ed out ...
 Sweet morning birthday cuddles
 Followed by birthday breakfast tacos - My boys favorites!!

 Taco Cheers
 Have we mentioned that Eli loves Tacos?!?!?
 The birthday mug Eli made Dad for his morning coffee .... I got the idea off pinterest, but will tweak some things if we ever do this again #partialpinterestfail

Derek's other birthday gift from Eli ... the ORIGINAL, ONE AND ONLY, MATCHING FATHER/SON - I LOVE TACO SHIRTS !!!!!!! (not sure how I can top this one :)


 Jason "Sandwich Store" Wilson - one of Derek's long time college buddies
 Our kid zone SuperBowl party set up.
 Love this picture of all of our MC kids hanging and playing together

 BALLOONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Thank you facebook for the memories!! Day drinking on his 31st birthday

30th birthday - also the day we found out we were having a boy with Eli!