A Sunday With Ducks and Ice-Cream!

Yesterday was a perfect Sunday afternoon---it was sunny, warm, and a filled day with family activities.  After church, Joe and I did some yard work outside while Beau napped.  After Beau's FOUR hour nap (I think Nana wore him out this weekend!), we met up with Brook and Banx at the cemetery to feed the ducks.  Beau LOVES feeding the ducks and he is getting quite good at throwing the bread to them.  Beau screamed and cried once it was time to leave.

 

After feeding the ducks, we all went to Frosty Udder to enjoy delicious ice-cream.  Beau quickly decided he did not want to share with Banx, nor did he with anyone else.  He threw his spoon on the ground, climbed on the picnic table, then took over Joe's ice-cream.  Hello "terrible twos"!

Here is a video of his stubborn reaction to the ice-cream....

 

Date Night with the 80's!

Friday night, Joe and I went to the "Rock of Ages" play at the Civic Center.  It was wonderful!  It was by far the best show I've ever gone to.  I think Joe felt right at "home" since his favorite music was in this musical.  Thank you so much mom for getting Joe the tickets for his birthday!  It was a wonderful date night and a well needed one at that :)

Weekend with Beau and Banx!

Last weekend, I had Banx pretty much all weekend (Friday she stayed at my house over night, I took her to our cousin's baby shower Saturday, then had her over again Saturday night and had her all day Sunday).  Everyone kept asking me on Monday if I was worn out or exhausted from having both kids all weekend.  The truth is, I loved it!  And it's great practice for the future :)  I'd do it every weekend if I could.

I love how close she is to not only Beau, but me as well.  I know from my own experience how special and important aunt/niece relationships are, and I am beyond excited to know that we will forever be close!  Her and Beau play so well together---even though they both love to torment the other at times.  This summer I will have Banx four days a week.  I am so excited to have those times with her and to watch her grow up with Beau.  Clint,  Caleb and I are very close cousins---yes, we can be trouble at times---and I just know that Beau and Banx will be the same :) 

So here's to summer, it cannot get here fast enough to let the "trouble" begin!

No shirt and high heels is her kind of outfit apparently :)

As sad as it is, this is the only good picture I got of the two from the weekend.  Sharing a chair at the dinner table waiting on their breakfast :)

18 Months!

I cannot believe that Beau is 18 months old now.  It truly seems like yesterday I was in the hospital with my newborn.  Parents always say that it goes by fast, and you never understand the reality of that until you have a child of your own.  Everyday Beau is learning something new.  He is really starting to get ornery and LOVES playing with other children.  He keeps saying "baby" all of the time---I think this is his hint for Joe and me :).  Here are a few things Beau has been doing lately....

-He weighs 27 pounds and is 35 1/2 inches tall (off the charts for height!)
-He can say these words on his own: Macee, mama, dada, nana, Mickey, blankie, binky, Barey (Barney), egg, pease (please), tan you(thank you), baby
-There are many more words he can repeat after you say them to him, and of course some of his talk still sounds foreign :)
-Beau is such a boy, and by that I mean he LOVES being outside and riding in any type of motor vehicle (tractor, lawnmower, four-wheeler, etc.)
-If you say "Beau, jump!" he will get a huge grin on his face and jump as high as he can!
-He is running all over the house!
-He loves to say "Cheeee" when getting his picture taken


Here are a few recent 18 month old pictures...

Being a ham at Tanya's baby shower

"Mom, I gotta text Banx before my appt)

Cheese!

Playing in the tractor

Reunion With the Roe's!

This past weekend, we had a very special family come visit all the way from Texas---our favorite Roe family!  David and Betsy quickly became special role models in my life and were "fill in" parents in college since I spent every day and most nights with them while being their nanny for the twins.  Whenever Joe and I get the opportunity to see them, I get so excited that I can't sleep for nights before their arrival! 

Caitlin and Caleigh are growing up so fast.  They are both almost as tall as me, and Caitlin and I wear the same size shoe already!!!  Hard to believe that they are almost old enough to babysit Beau---where has time gone?! 

We met the Roe's for lunch on Saturday and spent the afternoon catching up and reminiscing on old memories.  Their visit was far too short, and I am already anticipating when I can see them again.  Seeing them interact with Beau gives me comfort to know how much they love Beau already.  We are truly blessed to have David and Betsy in our lives as they have been my solid rock through many sad and happy moments over the past few years.  Cannot wait to see them this summer!

Beau was such a flirt with the girls!

Love my family :)

Fun Days at Miss Mary's!

Quite often, Miss Mary will send me pictures of Beau playing or doing something VERY ornery.  I love getting this pictures and updates while I am at work---it gives me such a great piece of mind knowing that Beau is in amazing hands and having so much fun with his friends!  I am grateful everyday for having a wonderful daycare provider! :)

Here are some pictures Mary sent me from this week...

He LOVES getting baths and insisted he needed one at Mary's :)

Being ornery by hiding in the toy box!

He definitely is "king of the castle" :)

"Uh-oh Liam, we got caught!"

Nap Buddies

On Sunday when we got home from Church, Joe and Beau were both worn out from the weekend.  By the time I had let our dogs out, changed clothes, this is how I found them in the living room.  Priceless :)

They even sleep the same---mouth open!

Haircut #2 Already!

One thing is certain, Beau has been blessed with a beautiful head of hair!  The long, curly blond locks keep growing faster and faster!  As a result, Beau was in desperate need of another haircut!  Last night I had a hair appointment, and I decided to take Beau along with me to get his hair trimmed quickly.  I asked my mom to come along to help with Beau because I thought for sue he would get restless and need constant attention.  Little did I know that he was going to be the flirt of the beauty salon and be the center of everyone's attention!  Thank you, though, mom for coming along and keeping him corralled in one location :)

He was PERFECT getting his hair cut, just as long as he had grilled cheese in his mouth :)

Barely even moved

Being the center of attention is clearly his thing :)

Looks good Beau-man!

Spring Time=Park Time

This past weekend we were so happy to see sunshine and to whip out our shorts and sandals!  Joe and I decided since it was incredibly nice out, we should take Beau to the park (we LOVE that Edmundson Park is just right down the road from us now!).  Beau has become very independent lately, and this trait showed through as he wanted NO help whatsoever when going down any of the slides or marry-go-round.  I think since Beau loved the park so much, Daddy should build him his very own playground in our backyard :)

Easter 2013

Even though I failed at taking several pictures for Easter ( I do have a few to add later), Brook did capture this hilarious video of Beau and Banx fighting over a toy at my Grandma Betty's on Easter.

 

 Beau and Banx fighting at Easter

Fun Night at School!

A few weeks ago, our school had "Fun Night" which consists of dancing, dodge ball, Wii, etc.  Beau has become quite fond of helping me chaperone these nights since he seems to get a lot of attention!  He sure did on this night!  He danced the night away and seemed to find a few lovely ladies to join him :)

Of course he had McDonald's first in mommy's classroom :)

Thankful for Grandparents

As I never thought I would end up living in Osky---I truly thought I wanted to move away to a big city--I am quickly realizing how living here is the best decision I have ever made for many reasons.  Now that Joe and I have a family, I cannot imagine how hard it would be to not live near ALL of Beau's grandparents.  I remember how I used to beg my mom/dad to let me go to my Grandma Peggy's house---she was by far the best grandma anyone could ever ask for.  Now, I am starting to see how much Beau loves going to see all of his grandparents as well.  As I see how close Beau is getting with family members, it certainly warms my heart.  I know he truly loves his cousin Banx, and the play time they have, but maybe Beau needs a more "permanent" play-mate ;)  Possibly one in the very near future??? :)

Since Mary has been gone this week for vacation, my mom (and dad last week) have been so generous to watch the kids.  Just another reason as to how wonderful it is to have grandparents near by!  So thank you ALL for always wanting to have Beau and wanting to have special time with him.

Beau decided he wanted to mow the lawn at my dad's house

Beau and Banx fighting over the bridge at Nana's

Great memories, with great friends

This past weekend was a weekend to remember!  We had several friends coming back to town and we were able to see them all!  My good friend and college roommate, Ashley, came back from Davenport and spent all Friday night with us.  Maggie also came back for the weekend and we were able to keep her to ourselves for most of Friday and Saturday :)  Saturday night we had all of our friends over and it was a great time!  So glad we were able to see everyone and cannot wait to do it again :)

My New Grocery Shopping Partner :)

Normally, Beau can get very impatient when going to the grocery store with me.  But last week, he discovered Fareway had Race Car carts.  He INSISTED that he "drive".  When it was time to leave, he had a meltdown in the check out lane----oh my little drama king :)