1/2 Birthday :)

 

Things to know about girls

I found a wonderful read the other day, and I want to hold on to it, share it, and teach it. 

To my fella who thinks he’s ready to take life by the horns and thinks he knows all about girls, let Momma clue you in on a few things…

1. Any girl worthwhile is worth waiting for. And I don’t just mean physically. I mean that any girl who has her head on straight and has hopes and dreams she wants to make a reality – she deserves the time to make those things happen for herself. Don’t make her choose between you and her goals. She should be able to have both. And if she’s worth it, she’ll be worth waiting for while she pursues her dreams. And bonus – it will give you time to pursue yours.
2. Any girl worth having will respect herself more than she will care about “keeping” you interested. In other words, she won’t be easy.
3. Look for a girl who takes pride in herself, without looking fake. Most teenage girls like to wear make up as it makes them look and feel older, but there’s an art to applying make up in a tasteful way. Make sure she knows she’s beautiful to you no matter what. Make sure, that above all else, you appreciate a girl for her natural beauty.
4. Speaking of natural beauty, the girls in the movies and in magazines are not real. That’s not real beauty. That’s called Photo Shopping. Learn the difference and appreciate what is true.
5. Make eye contact with girls. Enough said.
6. If you want to really impress a girl, then be genuinely interested in her thoughts and ideas. It may not seem as manly to listen to her talk about her love of beading, but if it’s important to her, then demonstrate that she is important to you by listening…again, by making eye contact.
7. Your job, as a guy, is to make other girls jealous of your girl, because of how great you treat her. It’s not your job to make other guys jealous of your “trophy.” She’s not your arm candy.  Treat her like a lady.
8. They say chivalry is dead, but prove them wrong. Hold open doors for your girl and let her walk in first. There’s a reason I stop in front of doors and wait for you to open them. I’m teaching you to be a gentleman. Use your manners.
9. Before you open your mouth in anger, remember the women in your life who you love… me, your grandmother, your great-grandmother… how would you want someone to speak to us? Speak to the girls you date in the same kind of manner you’d want someone to speak to the women who mean the most to you.
10. All girls dream of a Prince Charming or a Knight in Shining Armor. Don’t let me down. She’ll have to kiss enough toads in her life. Don’t you be one of them.

Happy Spring!!

Easton sure did ham it up for our family spring pictures!

Photography Credits go to Tess Ricketts Photography  www.tessrickettsphotography.com

A letter to Easton

March 3, 2014

My sweet baby boy, 

Today makes 1 year since we found out you were on your way! I feel so blessed and honored that GOD choose me to be your mom. You are such a happy baby with a huge infectious smile. Right now we are trying to teach you how to crawl and eat while you are teaching us patience my little man. You always want to be held and show me your love which I can't complain about. I never imagined loving something or someone as much as I love you. You have brought mommy and daddy to the highest point of their relationship with each other and with GOD. We sit in amazement of you all the time. You are such a miracle. 

On this day a year ago we were crying tears of joy, anxious for what was going to happen next, and excited for the journey ahead. I can't tell a lie, we were scared out of our mind. We had no idea what to expect, but never in our dreams did we expect to be overwhelmed with love for the most charismatic, funny, adorable, amazing little boy. 

You are our everything. 

Love, 

Mommy. 

Easton's First Photo Shoot

Now that we are gearing up for Easton's 6 Month photos, it reminded me I never shared his Newborns. They're going to be done by the same wonderful photographer and I am hoping to do at least one age progression shot.

 

http://www.melanieharrellphotography.com/index2.php#!/HOME

 

Mommy Music

I don't know if it's my husband playing with our son or the amazing little sounds coming out of him; but this is without a doubt the best sound I have ever heard. 

Month by Month

1 Month Old

Weight: 10lbs
Height: 22"
Eating: Breast Milk every 3 hours
Sleeping: In Mommy and Daddy's room for 3-4 hours at a time.
Loves: Making silly faces
Hates: Tummy Time


2 Months Old

Weight: 12lbs
Height: 23"
Eating: Breast Milk with a little rice cereal mixed every 3-5 hours
Sleeping: In Mommy and Daddy's room for 4-5 hours at a time.
Loves: Rolling over!
Hates: Gas Pains :(



3 Months Old

Weight: 15lbs
Height: 25"
Eating: Breast Milk with a little rice cereal mixed every 3-5 hours
Sleeping: In Mommy and Daddy's room for 4-6 hours at a time.
Loves: Smiling and laughing 
Hates: Taking medicine


4 Months Old

 

Weight: 16lbs
Height: 26 1/2"
Eating: Breast Milk with a little rice cereal mixed every 3-5 hours
Sleeping: All night in the crib!
Loves: Playing Patty Cake 
Hates: Not having every one's FULL attention. 


5 Months Old

Weight: 17 pounds
Height: 26 1/2"
Eating: Squash, Peas, Zucchini, Avocados, Rice Cereal, and Breast Milk
Sleeping: All night in the crib!
Loves: Being Outside.
Hates: Surprises. No Peak-A-Boo for you!


6 Months Old

Weight:  20 pounds
Height: 28"
Eating: Squash, Peas, Zucchini, Avocados, Rice Cereal, Pears, and Breast Milk
Sleeping: All night in the crib!
Loves: Taking a Bath
Hates: Sitting Down

7 Months Old

 

Weight: 21 pounds
Height: 30"
Eating: Squash, Peas, Zucchini, Avocados, Rice Cereal, Pears, Apples, Bananas, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Breast Milk.
Sleeping: 7:00pm-5:00am
Loves: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hates: Water

 

8 Months Old

Weight: 21.8 pounds

Height: 30"
Eating: Squash, Peas, Zucchini, Avocados, Rice Cereal, Pears, Apples, Bananas, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Breast Milk. -- we tried some new foods, only to find new allergies (wheat and eggs)
Sleeping: 7:00pm-5:00am
Loves: Making people laugh
Hates: Leaving Mommy

9 Months Old

Weight: 21 pounds

Height: 30"
Eating: Squash, Peas, Zucchini, Avocados, Rice Cereal, Pears, Apples, Bananas, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Yogurt, Pancakes, Muffins, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Blueberries, and Breast Milk.
Loves: Swinging
Hates: Trying to Crawl

 

 

10 Months Old

 

 

Weight: 23 pounds

Height: 30"
Eating: Everything that is cut into pieces or mashed and Breast Milk.
Loves: Standing Up
Hates: Loud Noises

 

10 Months Old

 

 

 

Weight: 25 pounds

Height: 30"
Eating: Almost always real food. Breastmilk bottles at nap and night time.

Loves: Chocolate pudding
Hates: Sitting still