Outside

Any sunshine we get and temps above 50 we have been trying to get outside! We knew Dylan loved being outside and playing, and now we know Saylor does too! She cries when it is time to go in! Today Dylan and Seth went outside to play some basketball then Saylor and I joined them and we went to the backyard. I am SO ready for our yard to be green again and all of the trees and bushes to fill in. It is gives us so much privacy when everything is in full bloom!!
We also need to spend some tine getting the backyard cleaned up and getting Dylan's new trampoline put together. We should have a great spring and summer back there!! Now we just need warm weather to come and stay.

I can't believe this little boy of mine will be 5 and possibly starting kindergarten in the fall. Where has the time gone? He is growing up way too fast! And this girl. 1 year old. And lovin the swing. I don't think I can handle her growing up as fast as Dylan...maybe she can stay this age for a few more years!

So serious. And do you notice his "workin` jeans". These jeans had a small hole earlier in the week and I think he has worked on them some and made the hole a little bigger. They won't be the first pair that he puts a hole in!

She loves the slide. Laughs so hard every time she goes down. She is a little small to do this one on her own. She flips over when she does. But she has so much fun! I am going to have my hands full this summer with this little lady!

I love spending time playing with my babies. It was the perfect Sunday after a nice relaxing Saturday with my hubby while the kids visited grandma and grandpa Shaver!!

Saylor's Lollipop Party

Saylor's Lollipop Party was SO. MUCH. FUN. I was inspired by this! I bought the printables and went from there!! My great friend, Ken came and caught all of the moments! He's the best!!
My sister and I made all of the yummy treats (except for the cookies). I love how the mini cupcakes look on the tower. They are just the right size of cupcakes for me! But, we had the big ones too! I just love cupcakes, so much more fun that a cake!!

About a week before the party my sis emailed me asking if she could do Saylor's cake. I happily gave her permission and I LOVE how it turned out! I'd say Saylor was pretty happy with it too!

The fabric lollipop centerpieces were also a last minute decision! We would have made more, but they were pretty time consuming!! They looked so cute in all of the bright buckets on each table.

Cookie Dough Pops. Peanut Butter Pops. Cake Pops. DELICIOUS!

I made a banner with pictures from the last year. I love how it turned out!

Opening presents with daddy and Dylan! She received lots of fun things!!

Looking at her new purse from grandma Shaver. Have I mentioned how much she loves her grandma Shaver!

Getting ready to dive into her cake. Her hat and shirt made by me!! I love how they turned out!

It was a great day and we had so much fun celebrating with family and friends!

A year ago

A year ago to the day I was in a hospital room on the Pediatric Floor with my 3 day old baby girl. She had an IV going through her head and I still wasn't sure everything was ok. I cried more tears that day than I ever had. But, I had these 2 lovely ladies, my bestie, and my momma. They made me laugh so hard. They were exactly what I needed on that very scary night. Tears rush back when I think about how lucky I was that evening to have these ladies by my side. I hope I never have to do the same for them, but I would in a heartbeat.
And today we celebrated this little girl. My baby is 1. Wow! More party pics coming soon!
So thankful for my healthy girl, and for wonderful family and friends that helped celebrate her day!

Play with me

Monday was a day off for Dylan and I!
Saylor and I woke up first and we were enjoying some play time.
Just me and my girl.
Dylan woke up and joined us in the living room.
He isn't as eager to play as Saylor is when he first wakes up.
He likes to lounge for a while and watch a cartoon or 2.
This morning he was lounging on the living room floor with his lovely golden blanket.
Saylor went over there and got right in his face.
She was pulling on his blanket and calling his name (or her version of his name).
He wasn't thrilled.
He needed some more time to wake up.
After a few more minutes she convinced him it was time to play.
And off they went to play together.

Sweet, sweet sibling love!

51 weeks

Dylan has been a big brother for 51 weeks.
51 weeks ago he was an only child.
He was used to being my one and only baby.
We spent lots of time together.
We would decide on a whim to go bowling,
Go play putt putt.
Make cupcakes.
Do anything.
It brought tears to my eyes to think that he wouldn't feel loved when his sister arrived.
To think that he wouldn't have all of my attention.
To think that I wouldn't be able to give him all of my attention.
It had been the 3 of us for 3 1/2 years.
And all of a sudden it was going to be 4 of us.
We were thrilled.
Couldn't wait to meet Saylor.
Couldn't wait to start our new life as a family of 4.
We knew we would love her to pieces.
And let me tell you, Dylan has been an awesome big brother the past 51 weeks.
He has loved his sister since the moment he walked in the delivery room.
I didn't cry the moment my babies were born.
Maybe because I didn't get to hold them right away.
Maybe I am just weird!
But the moment Dylan walked in the hospital room to meet his sister, I cried.
My baby boy was meeting my baby girl.
He has talked sweetly to her.
Has given her many names.
Calls her sweetie and honey ALL.THE.TIME.
He takes care of her.
Gets things for her.
I couldn't ask for anything more when it comes to siblings.
I am very lucky.
I love watching them together.
I love being their momma.
Not only is my Saylor girl turning 1 in a week, but my Dylan man is celebrating is 1 year anniversary as a big brother. And what a successful year they have both had!

Night out with Dylan

Saturday night was all about Dylan. We found out that Monster Jam was going to be in KC and we knew that we had to go!! Dylan loves monster trucks, and he always wants to watch Monster Jam! It was the perfect outing!
Aunt Ashley came over to watch Saylor and we headed to KC. Our plan was to eat dinner at the T-Rex Cafe, but the wait was too long. We went to a BBQ place instead and told Dylan we would go back to T-Rex the next day with Saylor!! Here is our little man on the way...holding his monster truck the entire time!
Once we got there he got his ear plugs in and was ready to go! It was SO loud, and I am very happy he had those ear plugs. He loved every minute of it. The monster trucks did lots of tricks, but I thought the motorcycles and 4-wheelers did the coolest tricks!! Dylan was a little bummed that not too many of the trucks he likes were there...but he still had fun!!

I love watching these two. They are such great buddies. I know I have said it before, but I am so happy my two babies have such an awesome daddy!

Dylan looked like this by the time we pulled into the drive way. I think out night out was a success!!

Perfect Date

Dylan and I had the perfect date last Friday night.
I have so many more wonderful pictures to share.
But Blogger isn't cooperating.
It hasn't been cooperating all week.
So I will show you the one and only that it will let me upload.

We started at dinner. He chose HuHot. It's his favorite.

We splurged and got the S'Mores. Real fire comes to your table. All the fixins for S'Mores.

He thought it was pretty darn cool. And it was! And it tasted so yummy. Except for the marshmallows that caught on fire. Dylan and I aren't a fan of those.

Next up was the Expocentre for Mickey's Magic Show.

He was so excited.

We got a light-up Mickey thing. Wast of $20 but just about anything for my little man.

We took our seats and chatted until the show started.

He loved it.

Sat so quietly.

He was in awe. I think I watched him more than the show.

During intermission we got cotton candy. It came with a hat. What a deal for 10 bucks!!!

Again, just about anything for my little man.

We ended the night walking out to the parking lot.

Holding hands and talking about our favorite parts.

He liked when they cut the girl in half.

Nice uh!!

He is such a great kid.

He deserves night like this.

If he thought that was cool...I can't wait to see his eyes light up when he sees Mickey and friends again this summer....