Boys are the Best

Who needs a daughter when you have 3 amazing and funny little boys who are always willing to put on a tutu, dance and make silly faces for you. I won a giveaway awhile back and one of the items I won was a tutu. Yes, I know I don't have any daughters to give this to, so I was going to give it to my niece. It arrived in the mail on Friday and I opened it. Imagine my surprise when my boys wanted to try it on and act like silly monkey's! I loved it and I love them. They always manage to make me laugh and be so grateful for a house full of boys!!

Snow Day!

Today was a great day! I got to celebrate my friend's birthday with her this morning and got to pick my kiddos up early this afternoon from school. All the while it was snowing buckets! It snowed ALL day today. For a Texas girl this was a real treat. It is beautiful.
Here are some pictures of the kids playing in the snow and Kevin clearing the driveway. Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, Chip was there but he did not have any interest in playing in the snow. He is MY son after all. He did like looking at it out the window but did not want to go outside. I can't blame him, I wouldn't want to either. It was too cold. He did however come downstairs to enjoy some hot chocolate after the boys came in. Like I said he is MY son. Enjoy the pictures.

Toddlers

I love toddlers!! Well I should be clear and say I love my toddler. Carson Jack is the coolest 2 year old I know. Yes, I know I am partial because he is mine but he is like a little man inside that tiny body. He has his own style and opinions about everything! He is realizing that he is his own person and can make some decisions himself.
Speaking of style my little man has a thing for shoes. He LOVES shoes, all kinds of shoes! He wears my shoes, Kevin's shoes, Chip's shoes and Cayden's shoes. You never know what pair he will come out of the closet wearing. He also loves to buy shoes for himself. When we walk into the shoe store he goes and picks out exactly what he wants. He knows without a doubt which shoes he is leaving with.
I love his confidence and joy in finding just the right pair for himself. His face lights up and he can't wait to get those new shoes on! Once he has his new shoes he will walk proudly out of the store asking you at least 5 times if you "like new shoes?"
I love how something so simple as picking out his own shoes gives him a sense of pride and independence. I LOVE my toddler.

Oh, and in case you were wondering which new shoes he picked for himself this weekend, well here you go......

Today Kevin and I sat down (sort of by accident) and watched a few home movies. One of Cayden and Chip 4 days before Carson was born. The other one was of when Carson was born. This was October 2007. I was surprised at how it affected me. First I didn't realize how little they were just 2 years ago. When I saw their little faces and heard their tiny voices talking I was shocked at how young they looked. They were just babies, yet at the time I thought they were big. Then to see them so excited to have a new brother, holding and kissing him at the hospital. It made me melt. Actually it made me cry. Tears poured down my face. I wanted to be right back there holding my new baby and loving my other two babies. How quickly 2 years just flew by. And I can never have it back again. I do however have today. I'm sure years down the road I will look at movies of them now and think how little they look. So today I'm going to enjoy these moments. The hugs and kisses, the laughter and even the tough days, because I know all too soon they will grow up and I won't get this time back.

Happy New Year Friends!

We are having a great 2010 so far. It's been nice to spend time with family and friends. I am soooo ready for the boys to be back in school. Truth be told I think they are getting a little bored at home too. Things are crazy with 3 boys home all day. I did enjoy the time we had as a family. The snow at Christmas was beautiful and the kids loved playing in it. I look forward to a great year!!!

Today Chip came to me and said "mommy, you know how the presents are my favorite part of Christmas?" and I said "yes". He said "well not anymore. My real favorite part is sharing and loving my family."
I was soooooo proud of him. He is such a sweet boy. My favorite part of Christmas is being with family too. I love my family and wish we were together more often. Here are some pictures from my family Christmas get together. We had wonderful time together. I love these people!!!!

Christmas is Coming

It happens so quickly every year! The days and weeks fly by and before you know it Christmas is here. I wish I could slow it down. We have finished almost all of our shopping and wrapping. Actually my hubby does all the shopping and wrapping so I'm quite blessed. We went to his company Christmas Party last night and it was wonderful. Good food, wine and friends. The house is decorated and soon Santa will be here. I'm so excited to watch Carson this year on Christmas morning. He understands what is going on this year and I think he will have so much fun! All my boys are getting big, so I'm trying to enjoy all the sweet moments of the holidays before they are gone.

Here are a few pictures of the snow, the boys being silly by the tree and one of Kevin and I before his party. Enjoy!