PJ day at school

Today was pajama day at Reid's preschool. He was so excited when I reminded him this morning that he got to wear jammies to school. He picked out this pair of pj's by himself and insisted that these were the ones he wanted to wear (even though he already had some on from the night before). If I would let him, this boy would wear pajamas to school EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! He never wants to get dressed and always asks if he can wear his pj's when we are getting ready to leave the house. Today, you got your wish buddy! It's a jammie day for you! It's a rainy day here, so it's a perfect day for pajamas!

Dental visit #3

Getting ready for my cleaning....

Lettin' it all hang out!

"My teeth are so shiny! See Mom!"
...And I'm lookin' pretty cool in these shades too!


Reid went to the dentist today for the 3rd time in his life. I always get a little hyped up before we go to these visits thinking he is going to freak out and not do well. He always surprises me and lays down in the chair & opens his mouth as if he has been doing this forever. He doesn't even cry when they floss his teeth! I haven't even begun to tackle that project yet!
We went to a new dentist today and he did SO well! The hygenist was awesome and was so patient and sweet with him. This was the absolute perfect place for him because the decor in the office was all about tractors, trucks, and farm equipment. There was even a mechanical horse and stagecoach in the waiting area that he could ride! Wish I had gotten a picture of that!
I'm so proud of you, Reid. You never cease to amaze me at what a big boy you are!

7 months

HAPPY 7 MONTHS SWEET BABY BOY!

Riley, I can't believe you are already 7 months! Now you are 7 1/2 months , but mommy has been a little busy and I am finally getting around to posting these adorable pictures of you! Here are a few things you are doing these days:

• sitting up

• playing with toys

• love to jump in your jump-a-roo

• eating all kinds of food (sweet potatoes and carrots are your favs)

• you love splashing in the bathtub now that you are sitting up
  

• watching your brother play and sing to you with his guitar
  

• swing in your new baby swing outside

• play with your feet and put them in your mouth

• give the biggest grins and laugh the most precious laughs

We are so in love with you, Riley! You make us smile more everyday and the joy you put in our hearts is indescribable. We are ever so thankful for you and the blessing you are in our lives.
Your daddy and I love you SOOOO much!
Happy 7 months!

Sitting up and just plain cute!

Look at me mom. I'm finally sitting up all by myself!

Wow! I love sitting up in my very own bathtub now!
LOVE this precious, sweet face!

All mommy could find were rubber duckies your brother didn't want.
Guess we need to get you some bath toys of your own!

What in the world am I doing hanging out in my towel?

Checking out my shoes. Boy these are too cool for school!


This picture just makes my heart smile!
Look at those 2 little toofies coming in on the bottom.
We love you little Riley Roo!
You & your brother are the light in my eyes and the joy in
my heart. I have never known such happiness as when I am
with the 2 of you! Thank you for making me a mommy!

Happy Hearts Day 2011

My precious Valentine boo-boo

My Valentine Bubba

My two boys.
Reid giving Riley a hug. It doesn't look forced or anything, and Riley is
already "looking up" to his big brother... ;)

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!

Ice and snow... day 4

Here are a few more activities we've preoccupied ourselves with in the last 2 days
while we've been snowed in....

Making cupcakes. Always a hit in this house!

Shaving cream in the bathtub. Who knew this would
entertain a child for hours upon end??

The most fun I've had being a mom to date!
Note to self: stock up on shaving cream in the winter months.
You never know when you might need it!

AND the biggest news to hit Dallas this year so far besides the
Super Bowl coming to Jerry World....
6 inches of SNOW!!!!!


We finally got out in it after Reid's nap and had to coax this
boy to go out in the snow! I think someone woke up on the
wrong side of his bed this afternoon! :/

Outside and not quite sure what to make of all this craziness.

Starting to warm up a little...

Riley seems to like it just fine. No whining or complaining
out of this guy!

All of my boys. Precious!

My little snow buddy.

Both of my snow buddies :)

Making snow angels. Hilarious.

Now we're happy!

This has been a fun week of being a SUPER DUPER creative mommy!
I've pulled out all my creative tricks. Some successful, some not so great. Some of my best ideas were, well, complete flops! When I thought I had the best idea ever, my 3 year old nixed it in a second! However, we made it through 4 days of being iced in, snowed in, and hanging out pretty much at home minus a trip to Carl's Jr. on the ice covered streets. Reid wasn't that hard to entertain if he was watching tv. We watched WAY too much of that, but I don't think he'll be scarred for life. Right?

Here are a few of the things I came up with to help entertain my little one:

fruit loop necklaces
Valentine crafts
building forts
reading under the fort
making cupcakes
paper snowflakes
marshmellow snowmen
playing trucks
putting bowls on our heads and being silly
tickle fights
shaving cream in the bathtub
playing in the snow
tv, tv, and more tv

I've kind of enjoyed being stuck at home and not having to get out everyday--
especially when it is 15 degrees outside! Mercy! HOWEVER, I am now ready to get OUT.OF.THIS.HOUSE. It's time for the snow to melt and for moms and kids to escape! Can I get an amen from all the mommies out there?
SO glad I don't live somewhere where it is like this all the time.
I truly to do not think I could deal with these freezing temps on a daily basis.
Lucky for me, we live in Texas where it's summer about 4-5 mo. out of the year!
Happy winter everyone!

Snow day.... #2

Our ice covered street. Literally. ALL ice!

About to venture out of our ice crusted driveway.
Riley not quite sure what to think of this new snow get up.

"Okay, maybe it's a little better than I thought.
I'm lookin' pretty stinkin' cute!"

Here is what we've been up to since we have
been home bound for the last 2 days.....

Making Valentine crafts
We got three done. Notice the lion isn't quite finished...
We didn't have our cabinet stocked with Elmers before
we attempted this project!

Making fruit loop necklaces

Success! Except that this craft only lasted 5 minutes and
all he wanted to do was eat that WHOLE cup of Fruit Loops.
It was a fun idea and not long after, he told me he wanted the
necklace off. I thought "Okay, maybe it's bothering him."
Went to go cut it off and realized
he had eaten all the fruit loops off of the necklace.
I didn't even have to teach him that one!

Playing wheelbarrow with Daddy.
Love this boy!

Playing frisbee.... IN THE HOUSE.

Let's see.... what else can we do with the frisbee?? :)


I think Reid was getting really bored at this point, but it
sure did make for a cute picture!


Mommy has made a list of activities and we are
going to try & make this a somewhat sane afternoon.
We actually ventured out to Carl's Jr. to eat lunch today
and to the grocery store. Probably not the best
idea we've had all day! However, I've got cupcake stuff ready to go
and then we'll attempt to try & do more Valentine crafts
I'm guessing we'll probably be doing more of this tomorrow!
It's not easy being stuck indoors all day, but I sure am having
fun coming up with fun activities to keep us busy!
I'm not sure who's more bored.... me or my 3 year old?? :)
Gotta run! More pictures and memories to make!