{Mixing it up}

Today was a blah, cold, rainy day. 

I can't even explain how ready I am for nice, sunshiny weather. And I am not the only one... I mean just look at him! This kid is ready to play outside!!!

Hurry up Summer!!!!

 

I am really inspired by Deegan's playfulness lately since he is just learning to play and wanted to mix it up with his wardrobe to show his fun and playful personality off. Oh and I've also been waiting for the perfect outfit for Deegs to wear his H&M hat and this was it! 

Isn't it the cutest?

As you can see I am not afraid of mixing it up with colors/patterns too and since it was raining I had the perfect excuse to rock my leopard print rain boots today!

I can't forget....

This was my favorite photo of the day...Deegs and my sis.

Sweetness.

I love them both. 

{6 months}

Deegan, 

I can not believe that you are 6 months. I know I say that every month but it is so true. These past six months have been the best months of my life. Every bottle made, every diaper changed, every laugh and snuggle has been nothing short of amazing. You are amazing. You bring me so my joy. 

Six months is by far my favorite age so far. Although I miss you being so tiny, I am enjoying this stage so much. You are developing your personality and you amaze me everyday. You are so smart, sweet and perfect in every way. You love to laugh. I know because I tickle you every change I get. And you love hugs and kisses. I hope you stay my snuggle bunny baby for a long time! 

 

 

You are now sitting up and playing with your toys. My favorite mommy moment recently was watching you play with toys and your little friend at daycare for the first time. It made my mama heart happy. You are learning to play and share and making friends. I'm so excited to see you learn and grow. 

 

 I can not wait for the summer! I know that you are going to have so much fun playing outside. You already love to be outside and love the grass. I see a lot of park visits and playing outside in our future!

Oh and you deleted this whole post while I was typing. I had to type it all over again, but I love you anyways.

Love, Mommy.

{5 months}

Deegan, 

You are 5 months now. You are getting bigger and bigger everyday but you are still my baby. You still love to cuddle. Sometimes I tickle you just to hear you laugh. 

You have the best laugh. 

Yes. I took pictures of you crying. You don't like it when mommy can't give you all of her attention. Dishes had to be done little man. Bottles had to be washed. You will understand one day. 

And look at those two teeth!!! 

You look so different from when you were born. I still look at the videos on my phone of the day you were born. It was truly the best day of my life. 

Your eyes are now hazel.

 Just like your Daddy's eyes.

They still turn blue like when you were born if you are wearing blue and they light up when you smile.

You are learning how to sit and play with your toys. 

It is just so fun to watch you learn and play. You put everything in your mouth and try to chew on it.

And you drool  and slobber on everything! 

  

 I love you just as much as the day as you were born. 

Actually. That is a lie.

I love you more and I know I will love you more everyday.

You are growing up but you are always going to be my sweet baby boy. 

Love, Mommy.

{10 weeks}

{these hugs are contagious}

I must warn you. These hugs are contagious. 

Yes, contagious....and I'm not talking about the "oh, he's so cute. His hugs are so contagious, I just can't get enough of them." kinda contagious. I'm talking about my baby boy had his first run-in with the oh so lovely Hand, Foot, & Mouth disease.

*insert tears here.

So, at 9 weeks old we had our very first ER visit. 

I am not an ER kinda girl. I don't like going to the ER. I usually go to the little clinic or my doctor, but at 2am when your 2 month old has a fever of 102.8 and they tell you to go to the ER....you go to the ER. 

So we did.

It really wasn't a horrible experience. The hospital staff made things super easy and were all very lovely, nice people. We were in and out in about an hour. Easy diagnosis. The bad thing about any virus is that you basically have to wait it out, let it run its course and treat the symptoms. There is no easy fix.

Blah. 

Lots of fever and crying. Poor baby's mouth hurt because he got a few blisters on his palette and tongue and drinking his milk hurt. He only would sleep on top of me and would cry if I put him down. 

So, I spent a few days at home trying to get baby boy all better. 

We are in the clear now. Fever free and smiling.

Thank God.

{9 weeks}

{9 weeks}

Started daycare.

Trying to roll over. 

Starting to hold you toys.

Still smiling at mommy & daddy 

and kicking those legs non-stop!

It was a big week for us. You started daycare and mommy went back to work. I am so happy that you seem to love daycare. You are happy in the mornings when we bring you and also when we pick you up in the afternoon. You have slept though the night every night this week and mommy sure thanks you for that! It has made for a very happy mommy!

You are still kicking those legs non-stop and trying to roll over. You only can get halfway and get mad when you can't roll all the way over, but it's okay little man because it will happen soon. 

Your "puppy brother" Obi is loves spending time with you. He is going to be your best buddy. He loves to be next to you and even give you kisses on your toes. 

And yes, I have to admit we let him give you some face kisses on your cheek too. 

It is the cutest thing ever.

{project life: birth story}

I am starting to work on my photo album for Deegan. As I am working on it I am realizing that  I want it to be more than just an album filled with photos. I want to journal the memories that are forever linked to the photos. I want to tell our story. 

I am really exited about all the little ways I can incorporate this into his album. Here is one example of his birth story. I kept it short and sweet. I wanted to tell the story and the little details but not go too overboard and make it too long.

I also wanted it to be simple enough so that he can read at an early age without too many questions.

I am going to print these as 4x6 photos and put it into the album with the photos of his birth. 

I also have screenshots I am going to print of our facebook status' and things that were happening that day. 

My husband saying I was a trooper.

 My dad posting that my water broke on facebook. 

I love that.

My sister posting that she was an aunt and Deegan was going to have awesome parents. 

Those are the moments that I cherish.

Those memories. 

They tell our story.