Happy Birthday Connor!

It's hard to believe that I'm a mom of a 2 year old, let alone that Connor is ALREADY 2!  This past year my baby boy has turned into a full fledged toddler. 

He's become very independent and very adventurous.  Connor has also gone from the little boy who didn't say many words to the jabber box we all love.  There are definitely times where he can push every button of mine, but then he flashes me a smile and my heart just melts.

These past two years have absolutely been a joy and Connor brings something new to our lives everyday.  I'm anxious to see what the next year has in store for us!

Happy Birthday Connor!

Three day weekends are never long enough

It was very nice to have an extra day off, but I feel like three day weekends are almost shorter than the regular weekend.  I think that I just dread going back to work more after a three day weekend! (Martie, don't take that the wrong way...I'm very grateful for my job!) It's been nice to hang out with the family and get a lot of errands done. 
However, today was especially nice because I was able to enjoy an hour massage (compliments of my mom from Christmas).  At this moment I feel as though someone beat the crap out of me, but it was all worth it.  I think the majority of my back pain is from carrying Connor plus my 20 pound purse!

Other than the massage this weekend, I was able to enjoy a sushi/hibachi date with Matt.  I was needing a night out, Matt worked late all last week so I felt like I didn't even talk to him. We are gearing up for the big birthday party this weekend or I should say "I'm gearing up".  I'm trying to run all the lists through my head and making sure that everything is done. Wish me luck and sanity!

Party Planning Mode

It's hard to believe that Connor's 2nd birthday is just a couple of weeks away! Last year time flew by and I felt like the party didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted it to.  So this year I started preparing early!

I decided on the theme before Christmas, which elevated a lot of stress through the holiday.  I had the same lady who designed our Christmas cards, design the birthday invitations. I absolutely love how they turned out!

Can you guess the theme?!

I can't wait for the big day and I hope he has blast! (It's so sad that my baby is going to be 2)

Snow Day

Most of the kids in the South had a Snow Day today and I'm sure they couldn't have been more excited.  We usually have 2-3 "snow days" each year, but this time it was truly a SNOW DAY!  Memphis ended up with about 4 inches and it looked so pretty.

I remember when I was in school, I would anxiously wait to hear if we were going to have a snow day.  Now I dread the possibility of a snow day! When the schools are closed, Connor's school is closed (which adds a whole new dimension to a snow day). 

Not only do I have to find a sitter for him, I have to pack up everything for the day, drive across the city and hope I end up at work on time.  But Connor's excitement over the snow this morning made up for all of those worries and concerns.   It was like Christmas morning all over again! He just kept saying "Snow mama! Snow Mama!".

Connor had to have his 'bite' (which is a Pop Tart) while we went out into the snow

Then he fell down, but don't worry he saved his 'bite'!

He wasn't happy that there was snow on it

When Matt came home, it was time for Connor to try out the sled

He did really well!

All in all, we had a wonderful snow day!

 

Goodbye 2010

Hello 2011!

Our Christmas...

...in pictures!

Christmas Card 2010

I love how out Christmas card turned out this year!  I had the card designed by someone on Etsy (my new favorite website to shop) and then had them printed at Costco.  Merry Christmas from our family to yours!