Beau's Birthday: Part II

Of course we had our own celebration of Beau's birthday at home.  Nana also spoiled Beau on his birthday by treating him to lunch at his favorite, McDonald's.  We had Billy, Ari and Emmy over for Beau's b-day night and Papa and She-She wanted to come over as well.  You are so loved, Beau Pax!  I hope you had a great birthday this year, and we promise to always make them special for you.

Billy teaching Beau how to use his new Bow and Arrow---thanks Billy! ;)

LOVES to wear his new Hulk mask and gloves yelling "Hulk Smash!"

We had Austin and the kids over after Beau's birthday part, and I loved getting the 1 on 1 time with the kiddos!

1, 2 and 3 dancing the night away :)

Haha I just LOVE his school birthday picture :)

Beau's Birthday and Party

Beau wanted to invite his friends to his birthday this year, and he loves the playground at the Nazarene church.  So that is exactly what he got! :)  The party was "really cool" as Beau likes to say.  Beau and his friends all had a great time!  Happy Birthday, Beau-man!

 

Baine wanted to  cheer Beau up since he was pouting about not being able to open presents yet :)

Beau: 4 Years

Beau turned 4 last week, and I just do not know how that is possible.  I was just on maternity leave with him it seems like. 

Beau, you are the light of my life! Your personality is growing everyday, and I am so proud of the little boy you are becoming.  You are SO GOOD at using your manners. You are finally going to bed and staying in bed (no more party time for you!). You absolutely love your baby brother, and you are such a good helper with him.

Lately, your newest thing is telling us "what 4 year olds can do".  "Mommy 4 year olds know how to write their name and go to bed".  So you are writing your name by yourself, you know how to count past 20, you can recognize all of your primary numbers, you can recognize the letters in your first and last name, you love to dance, you love basketball right now, and you are still obsessed with elephants and now the Avengers.

When you grow up: you want to be a super hero
Favorite color: blue
Favorite sport: basketball (you love to play PIG with Daddy every night before bed)
Favorite book: The Lion King
Favorite Movie: Transformers
Favorite TV Show: Backyardigans
Favorite  Song: Uptown Funk
Best Friends: Banx, Bond, Baine, Rhett, Karysn, Grant, Brody, Kinley, Ayden
Favorite toy: Robots or Avenger toys
Favorite stuffed animal: "Baby" your elephant

Beau you are extremely tall, literally off the charts for height, but you are my string bean, Dutch boy :)  You love to eat "blue granola bars", which are chocolate  chip bars in a blue wrapper.  You LOVE to help cook in the kitchen and will only eat supper if you get to help cook.  You always look forward to going to Ms Richelle's at school and to learn. I love to watch you play independently and also with your brother.  We love you so much Beau Paxton Pierson.  You make us so proud!

1 Year Here: where has time gone?!

Birthday picture at School!

Baine's Birthday Party

We had family and some of our close friends over last Sunday to celebrate Baine's birthday. Even though he slept through a lot of it, he was able to "open" his presents and eat cake with everyone.  I am so grateful to everyone that came to show their love for our little Baine-Joe.  As part of our tradition with the boys' birthdays, we celebrated by watching the Packers play and I am happy to say they WON :) 

Baine's 1 Year Video

Just like I did for Beau, I made a video of Baine's first year by taking a picture of him everyday since we arrived home from the hospital.  I have cried multiple times by watching the video, but I just cannot believe how fast time is going now that I am a mom.  Happy 1 Year Baine!

Baine: 1 Year Old

I just cannot believe that my baby is already one year old.  Time truly is going by too fast.  Baine has filled out hearts with more love than I thought was possible.  Being a mother to our two sons has truly been the best gift God has ever blessed me with (next to being a wife to Joseph).

Baine, you are the complete opposite as your older brother, and there is nothing wrong with that!  You are definitely my baby.  You REFUSE to take a sippy cup.  Whenever we give you a sippy cup, you will hold it, stare me right in the eyes, and throw it.  And keep doing it every time I give you the cup!   You just don't want to let go of the bottle.  And honestly, I am not ready for you to grow up yet, so I'm okay with the bottle...for now ;).  You are not walking yet.  Which surprise me because about two months ago you started walking around couches, and with toys, so we thought you'd be walking in no time!  But again, I am just fine with you wanting to be held because you are still our baby boy! 

Baine you are such a good baby, in every possible way.  You are always happy.  You constantly are laughing or smiling, even when you are battling an ear infection or teething.  You sleep about 13-14 hours every night, and still nap two times everyday.  You have never like a pacifier, which is also why you probably don't want to give up your bottle, and you have never sucked your thumb.  You do, however, have a favorite blanket, and whenever you see it, you grab it then dig your face into with while screeching.  It is the cutest thing ever.

As of this past week, you are now getting out of your crib!!!!  You are way too young to be doing that!  You are most definitely going to be our little monkey.  You love climbing on your toy truck, swinging, and playing "airplane".  You are quite the "motor head" according to Jodee and love rides on the 4-wheeler.  I am sure you will be asking your daddy for one as soon as you can!

Baine, you light up my day.  Your smile is contagious and constantly can turn my bad mood right around as soon as I see you.  Those big, brown eyes melt my heart and you most definitely have me wrapped around your little finger!  You adore your older brother and are always chasing after him to play right next to him.  Beau is so good to you and is very good at finding toys to share with you. 

You are my little peanut, beef-cake and baby all wrapped into one.  I never knew my heart could love as much as I love you, Beau and your daddy.  You are so special and no matter what, you will always be my "baby".  Happy 1st birthday, Baine-Joe.  We love you to the moon and back!

My Sugar Baby

It is no secret that Beau and Baine are complete opposites in every possible way.  Even more so with their eating habits.  Beau loves fruits, veggies and mainly meat, while Baine prefers anything with extra sugar :)  He was preparing for his birthday cake smash last night at Grandma Chelle's by demolishing a frosted cookie.  Do you think he likes sweets??