Lawson's Turns One

Can't believe that Lawson has already gotten so big.  I am already reminiscent of his infant days, but I am so in love with this little boy who can say "Momma, Dada, ball, oh no!, JoJo (for dog), thank you, and welcome" just to name a few.  On the day of L's first birthday, he had to go to Ms. Patty's for half a day.  He had a party there and then his Daddy picked him up and he took a nap to get ready for his family birthday party that evening.  The theme of his party was "Mickey Mouse."  You all know that I'm not much for licenced products or party themes, but that's what he was most into.  He loved (and still loves) Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  We invited his Grandpa and Grandma Shores, Poppie and Mimi, Aunt Lyndsey and Camden, PawPaw and Gigi, UJ and AA, and Uncle Jordan and Aunt Nikki.  We had "hot diggity dogs" and bbq.  After we ate, we opened presents.  When I say "we" I am speaking of Adam and I.  You all should know that I really do not like opening presents.  I don't really like all the attention on me, it makes me nervous.  Also, a fluffy girl sitting in the floor is no fun thing to even look at.  Needless to say, this was not my favorite part of the night.  Lawson loved it though, and we have such a great family who really spoiled L with wonderful gifts!  After presents, it was time for cake!  L had a small Mickey Mouse cake.  The icing on it was blue and black and it was all over him.  He would take a bite and then say "mmmmmmm."  He loves chocolate cake as much as his Daddy!  It was a wonderful night, and I really appreciate everyone coming to help us celebrate L's first year!  It was wonderful, I'm not really sure how it could get any better than this...

Sleepover with Cousin Camden

Lyndsey called one day while I was at school and was very sick, so that meant sleepover :-)  Adam picked up Camden on his way home from work, and we started our fun night.  The boys had dinner and then we headed to the park.  The boys had a ball.  L was still not too solid on his feet, so he got to be in the stroller, and Camden got to run all over the place with Uncle Adam.  Camden loves Adam, so he had a ball!!  The boys favorite part had to be swinging!

Snow, Snow, Snow

We've had a cold winter, but this tops the charts!  We had 21-22 inches of snow fall in our backyard.  Adam, Lawson, and I have spent time snuggled up together playing and staying warm.  Grandpa Shores, Uncle Jordan, and Aunt Nikki did come visit though.  They wanted to get out and see the snow and come have warm peanut butter cookies :-)

Lawson's First Christmas

I know Lawson is still a baby and he has no idea what Christmas is all about, but it has been a ball for Adam and I.  We've had so much fun decorating, buying, having pictures made, and baking.  Christmas was a whirlwind celebration this year.  We spent Christmas eve in Alma at my Grandma Joy's house, then in Bella Vista at Adam's aunt and uncle's house, then we spent Christmas day at my Mother's house.  On the 26th, we had Shores Christmas at our house.  It was wonderful to be with our family and show Lawson off.  I'm really not sure what we'll do with all his gifts.  I'm pretty sure Adam needs to buy us a bigger house!  I'm going to start working on that, we'll see how it goes!

Like Milk through a nipple, these are the days of my life!

Lawson is a little over 2 months old now.  Wow, that has gone too fast!  He's getting so big and his little personality (and temper) sure are starting to show themselves.  Lawson has had a big weekend, we traveled to Little Rock so that he could attend his first wedding of a dear college friend.  Lawson did such a great job!  No crying and he looked too adorable!  I'm so grateful that my son is such a wonderful car rider! 

  

Adam and I are deckin' the halls this weekend and I'm so looking forward to it!  I love that even though our little man is still so tiny, Santa Claus will be stopping by our house and it's important to get things in tip top shape for him!  We're going to start with this precious stocking for Lawson that my mother made.  She's finishing up the matching ones for Adam and me! I'm certain that this will be our next blog entry.

Finally, here is a picture of how I have spent my free time for the past two months.  This is a weeks worth of excess breast milk that I was freezing.  I feel like all I do is pump the milk, make the bottles, wash the bottles, and freeze the milk!  Oh well, it's all for Lawson so I see much more of this super fun ritual in my future!

Well?!? Will we ever all be well again?

Well Lawson turned 7 weeks old yesterday, and due to two pesky ear infections we had to return to the doctor again. We've been to the doctor at least once every week since the little man has been home. He's doing better now and yesterday he weighed 9lbs and 3oz. It freaked me out a little, but Doc Silvey assured me that he is not too big and that he's actually only in the 15th percentile. I think we finally have Lawson's food, sleep, and reflux figured out and he seems to finally be doing much better! ( I hope I didn't jinx it!!) Lawson is also starting to get a little bit of a personality and also showing off his red headed temper! :) We're having a great time as a new family- who knew that pee, poop, spit-up, and no sleep could be so rewarding and most of all so much fun!! It's like I'm playing house (only it's for real now!) I'm so in love with the boys in my life!

Hagin' out in my lights and bouncy chair from Ms. Shanna!

More naked tummy time!  He's started just falling asleep like this!

Just relaxin'

Hanging around while Mommy makes dinner.

Uncle Jordy helping get me dressed! (I wish he would change my diaper and wipe my hiney!)

Chillin' in the crib

Kicked back while Mommy entertains me with dorky faces and noises!