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....

Saylor and her baby

A month or so ago my mom told me that she wanted to get Saylor a Bitty Baby for her birthday. I knew right away that we needed to make it a fun girl's afternoon when we went to pick it out! So, I dressed Saylor up in one or my favorite dresses and we headed to Kansas City. We dropped Dylan off with grandpa and then headed out. We did some shopping for her party first then headed to the American Girl Store. I was a little overwhelmed. I had no idea what I was getting myself into!
After finding the Bitty Babies we gave Saylor her 2 options. She immediately gravitated to one of them. She grabbed it and gave it kisses! We knew that was the one. She's so lucky to have such a great grandma! They love each other so much!
I can't wait for her birthday party so she can open it up!

besties

Do you have a bestie?

If not, you should get one.

And even if you are 30 (or 25 like my bestie is) it's still cool to act like you're 13 and call each other bestie.

Mainly because you know it annoys other people.

But really...having a bestie is fabulous!

You can text with your bestie for hours.

And while you are texting add in some facebook chat.

And if you have even more to say...write on their wall on facebook.

Yep, text, chat, and writing on their wall.

And if that's not enough...add in some comments on their status.

That's what you do if you want to pretend you're 13 and you have a bestie.

You also email your bestie all day long.

About random things like..

I really need a Diet Dr. Pepper, or

did you see what they were wearing today, and a little

want to go out for an extra long recess today, and maybe

do you like the outfit for Saylor, and the best...

want to go to dinner before craft night?

That's the email I got Friday about 3:00 from my bestie.

So, we had some dinner and a Bud Light Lime.

On our way home we decided to stop and get a 6-pack of our favorite beer.

Instead of a 6-pack we thought getting a pint would be so much more fun.

So, we each got our pint and specifically asked the cashier to put them in brown paper bags and headed out the door.

We couldn't wait to see Seth's face when we walked in for craft night with our

"almost 40 ouncer".

He thought we were crazy.

We were.

We didn't care.

A Friday night with Bud Light Lime, yummy Chilis, crafts, and a bestie...what could be better!

Who doesn't need 2 "almost 40-ouncers" with their craft supplies???

And even better, we had a helper with our crafts!
So, here's to you Bestie!

Thanks for making my life so much fun!