Time for a PARTY!!!!

Tucker's actual birthday, March 4, we had a little mini family party. I bought him a big cupcake with blue icing and he had an absolute blast. I bought one for Carter too, and well... he had just as much fun!  We had such a mess that we had to put both of them in the tub at the same time. There was blue icing everywhere. Their ears, their noses, their hair... you name it.





Then on Saturday we celebrated in true 1st birthday fashion and he had a wonderful time. The house was full of family and friends. I really enjoy having people over for parties and such. It's an instant, clear reminder of how blessed we are to have such great friends and family.


The party was a farm theme, did you expect anything less?!  We had cow printed balloons everywhere, and a cake with a farm scene on it. Tucker loved his hotdog, chips, and the cake!!  Carter enjoyed helping him blow out the candle, and opening all his gifts.



We gave him a Mickey Mouse ride-on toy, and he LOVES it!!!!  He pushes the button over and over so the propeller will turn. I didn't think he'd like it as much as he does. He has lots of new jammies and summer outfits.


I'm still a little in shock that he's already one, but.... that's okay. Each year that passes is another year full of blessings and one ahead that is full of adventure and excitement! He's such a busy little rascal I can only imagine what he'll get himself into next!


HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY BEAR!!!

A new baby

Nothing sweeter then seeing a newborn calf right after it's born!  This little one made it's arrival just in time for Tucker's birthday party!

Happy FIRST Birthday Tucker Bear!

Click here to read last years post.... March 4, 2009

It's hard to fathom that this time a year ago I was still pregnant. There were still just a few short hours before I would meet you. All this week I've replayed this day in my head. I've asked myself where the time went, how did I let it go so fast? I promise it feels like I feel asleep with a newborn beside me and woke up to find you already turning one.

One year ago today my heart experienced something I wasn't sure was possible. I learned that I could love more then I already loved. I could be in awe of such a tiny little person, again. It amazes me that you are here, you are mine, and how much you've grown. The morning was cold, emotions were running wild (for me anyways), and you would be here sooner then I expected. I remember the day as vividly as I remember yesterday. It was the day I had waited nine months for. Family and friends filled the room and their company kept me calmer then they know.

12:24 p.m., just five hours and twenty-four minutes after arriving at the hospital I held you for the first time. I cried because once again God had blessed me with the greatest blessing a mother can have, a newborn child. You were as cute as I had dreamed, and just as precious as could be. Perfect in every way, ten fingers, ten toes, and healthy. 

I instantly fell in love. I was proud, I was honored. I had that instant motherly connection, and couldn't wait to hold you again! I watched as our friends and family met you for the first time. They were so excited. Everyone was guessing who you looked like and it was obvious, it was your Daddy.

Big Brother, Carter, was on cloud nine. His baby Tucker was here. He immediately stepped into his role as big brother and has been doing an amazing job every since. He shares with you, he watches out for you, and he protects you.

You weighed a small 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Your little round head was covered in red fuzz! You had cheeks of a chipmunk, and the longest slender feet I had ever seen! Those aren't the feet you have now, that's for sure!










The year has flown by me. I look at you here a year later and I wish I could turn back the hands of time. I really do feel like I just brought you home a few short weeks ago. You've changed our family for the good. We are more complete, and share more happiness with you here. You are my thinker. You take everything in and some days you give me a run for my money. You have a quiet, not so sure about this world personality.










I know the year that lies ahead of us will be full of adventure. You're already on the go, there's no stopping you.










I love to hear you babble, I love to watch you dance. When you wrap your pudgy little hand around my finger, my heart melts. You make each day exciting, and each night as I put you to bed I thank God for how perfect you are and how much joy you bring to our lives. Most importantly, you love me regardless of my bad days and always flash me that toothy smile when I need it most.







Your smile will warm many hearts, your giggle will be contagious. Those sparkling blue eyes melt me when you look my way and give me that crooked little smile, just like your Dad.  







Milestones & things you love:
Current weight 24 pounds, go big guy!!
You have 11 teeth, and your 12th will be cutting through any day!
Your not a fan of juice or sweet tea, but you love strawberry soda and of course milk

Walking (01/10/2010)
Says Da-Da
Sleeps through the night

Loves to swing
Loves to dance
Loves to eat...anything!
Love, Love, LOVES bath time, or playing with the shower curtain




Says Bubba
Climbs everything you possibly can
Not a fan of the sippy cup in any way, shape, or form




Enjoys playing in your crib
Giggles when you chase the cats, or Carter
Managed to play in the fireplace coals

Says Nana and Momma all day long
Loves your ABC Learning Bear
Your blanket is a must have to go to sleep

Playing outside

Riding the 4-wheeler

Cows 

Tucker-Bear, I love you. I need you, and God knows that. You remind me that what I'm doing is the most important job of all. Your sunshine smile brightens my day each morning when you wake up. Your giggle makes me giggle, and the little happy dance you do is one I'll never forget. You are a blessing to our family, a joy to my soul! I am so grateful to have you in my life and I can't believe that today you are turning one! It is my prayer that God watches over you, keeps you safe and well! Always know how much I love you!!Happy Birthday my little man. Love you always... Momma. 

Remembering

Remembering back to a year ago tonight, I remember the fear and excitement that filled my mind and heart. I was so nervous but it didn't matter. Everything that everyone told me would fall into place, did. Everything that I fretted over being right, really didn't matter after all. Carter is perfectly okay with having a  brother, so much so that he's now asking for a sister!

God is so very good to me. Tucker has been a blessing to our lives. There have been difficult days but each day a blessing. It feels a little strange to know that a year ago I was waddling around here making sure everything was just so. Our house last year at this very time was spotless, nothing was out of place. Ha, if you were here tonight you'd think a family of about 10 lived here! :)  Now, here I am a mother of two. Still waddling around but only because my back is killing me from lugging that 24 pound cutie around! He was easier to carry around last year!

Carter is so excited about Tucker's birthday tomorrow. Nana is going to come over and go with us to lunch and spend the day with me and the boys. Tomorrow night we have a mini birthday party planned for the birthday boy. Little Bear is lying ever so peacefully in his bed. I could watch him sleep for hours. I can't believe that a year has come and gone. He's my little sunshine, my heart, my joy!  Hope you'll all stay tuned for tomorrow's birthday post for Tucker-Bear!!

Cake, check. Party supplies, check. Mom okay... uncheck.

It's birthday week around these parts. Who, you ask? Tucker's first birthday! I've been singing Happy Birthday to him every morning since Monday. He just looks at me like I'm nuts, and then smiles. He's caught on to how the rest of the family sees me, LOL!!

I'm busy, I'm running like a chicken with my head cut off. You know all the little things you have to have in order before you have sixty guests enter your home. I one of those people that things I have to clean from top to bottom or someone will 'talk' about me. The floors still need to be mopped, bathrooms need to be cleaned, and I have plants that are still awaiting their place on our front porch. Travis tells me each evening, "I'll get them tomorrow"Hmm, we'll see. I bet they get hung Saturday morning at 10:00. The party is at 11:00!

We're doing a farm themed birthday party, pretty fitting huh?  Tucker, has no idea what's going on. Carter is upset that the week is not all about him. He keeps asking if he will get presents, and if his friends are coming to the party.  No, and yes... your friends are the only friends your brother has for now! ;)

I'm in a bit of shock that my little Bear is turning one tomorrow.  I think I have as many emotions about him turning one as I did the morning I went to the hospital to have him.  I'm so grateful for this sweet child. I know God has great plans for him, and I can't wait to watch him grow this coming year.

Now, you all have a job. You have to pray that I don't spend the majority of tomorrow crying. I don't know why I'm so emotional, it's weird. Hmm, who knows.  Hormones, they're a lovely thing!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Time to change a few things

The big 3-0 is creeping up on me. I'm not really concerned about turning 30, but I'd like to make a few changes. I decided yesterday to go darker with my hair, and put some streaks in it. I have also decided that I'm going to do Weight Watchers. I'm not a gym kind of girl, and I don't like diets that only allow me to eat 'their' food.  I am a snacker, a junk food lover, and oh my stars if they did away with fast food or drive thrus' I'd probably cry my eyes out. I love McDonald's. I love french fries, I love Coke, but these things are not going to help my waist that looks more like an tire!

I have about 20-22 pounds that I'd like to lose.  I'd be content with 20, really happy with 22, and ecstatic if I lost 25. I look at pictures of myself and I just shake my head. It's my fault, so it's time that I make the change. I don't really know why I've decided to blog about this, maybe for more accountability who knows.  The weight watchers meetings are on Monday evenings, so maybe I'll do Monday check ins with you all.

Let's just pray I can stay away from the cookies, cakes, and other goodies that line my pantry!  How much willpower can I really put forward????  That my friends is the question. Oh, and of all weeks to start a new weight loss adventure I pick Tucker's first birthday week. Seriously, stress more then normal and I choose this week to count points?! I'm nuts, it's official.

This picture has nothing to do with the post... well maybe the chubby cheeks (and I say Tucker looks nothing like me, yeah right)and that extra chin, but I like it anyways the picture that is, not the chin!!!!