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??

Growing up Way Too Fast

How is my baby almost one year already?  I have been working on his 1-year video, and I have cried every time I look at it.  I know I am not "old", however I sure feel it by having a 4 year old and 1 year old already.  Please slow down, time.  I need my babies to stay little!!

Field Trip to the Fire Station

Beau had his first field trip with school on Tuesday.  They walked to the fire station.  I have been bummed that I miss out on the drop off/pick up times at preschool, so I decided to go on the field trip with Beau.  I really thought Beau was going to love it, however I was completely wrong.  He told me "Mommy the fire station isn't very cool.  Only my robot is cool.  But the firetruck was kind of cool."  What a boy!

Beloved Macee

Last week was a heartbreaking week in our house.  We had to say our final goodbyes to Macee.  Macee has been my companion, my sidekick, my #1 girl.  She always went back and forth with me in high school from whatever house I was staying at, I would sneak her to college with me and have her stay in the dorms, and she even was at the airport to greet me when I came back from living in London.  She quickly became protective of Beau and Baine, and loved to cuddle.  She was always looking for a lap to cuddle on, especially on Sunday's :)  We miss you Macee-Moo. 

Beau has been taking the loss of Macee the hardest now.  I truly didn't think he would care or notice she was gone.  However, Beau's chore everyday is to the let the dogs out and feed/water them in the morning before he gets a quarter.  Now, he gets emotional at nights because Macee isn't here.  He cries for her and in return, I break down too! :(  We were given the book "When Dogs Go to Heaven"from a good friend, and it has helped explain to Beau a little.  He keeps saying "I see the clouds mommy.  Those are the doggy beds where Macee sleeps now with God!" 

When we were explaining to Beau that Macee is in Doggy Heaven now, Beau asked "Did God come down and get Macee with a helicopter or airplane to take her back to Heaven?"  I will never forget that quote from Beau :)