Well, Hey There!

Summer came. And it went. And I didn't post one thing in this little space. Hopefully, my memories will serve me well in my old age when dementia has set in and I cannot remember what we did last Thursday, much less in the Summer of 2014. Who am I kidding? I already am like that. Regardless, I do want to start back up writing our stories, if for no one else than me and the Nanas. Because no matter how mundane, I am told these are the best days of our lives. And you won't find me arguing.

I won't try and reverse and catch up on 3 months of activities, because DAUNTING. But, I will shortly recap the adventures of Summer O' 2014. GREAT. Every last thing we did and every last day was great. Sure, there was hand, foot, and mouth disease and fussing here and there, but I would not change a moment... Except for HFMD for 9 million days.

Now, let us start in present day. Here is our family as we look now. Or as we looked on 9/6/14. 

We have a one year old. Woah! Beau is so fun this days and into everything. Likes: eating, pounding on things, the dogs, crawling, cruising, outside, food, his daddy, his mama, and bath time.
Dislikes: getting his diaper changed and generally anything that makes him slow down. Also, shoes.

He is roughly half my size. Small babe, he is not.

Other than hanging out as a family we have been doing what we do best. Having fun, cleaning house not nearly as often as we should, playing outside, and eating good food.  I guess I was inspired to come back and begin telling our stories because its a new school year, and I believe I will always be a slave to the August to May year.  So, my August resolution is to write more. Be it about Beau. Let's be real, he will frequently be a topic. Or random happenings in my days. Let's be real, again, those moments are always plentiful.  I just want to write them down.  So, when I am old and grey--or oldER and greyER--I can look back and see what a perfectly, wonderful, ordinary, but great days we had.

So, hello again. I promise to myself to be back soon. Thanks to my reader (singular). Love you, Mama. 

On Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas past, present, and future. Today is technically my first real live action Mother's Day. Last Mother's Day, I was in this condition. 

So. Huge. Well, this Mother's Day we won't comment on the *still huge* status. But I do have some other thoughts. Mother's Day is a day when we all are thankful for our mothers. And let me say I feel thankful for both my mother and my mother in law. Probably more on this Mother's Day than any other. As I have started to get just how hard it is to raise a little one. 

In my head and on Pinterest, this is how I believed motherhood would look like: 

Reality hit this morning as I tried to capture our first Mother's Day in photo form: 

And our best: 

Beau with his eyes closed. Faking it till we make it. Picking the picture I look best in, just doing my part to insure future therapy over terrible childhood photos. 

Next, we made it to church. Only to have a blowout in our church clothes and then proceed to get the contents EVERYWHERE, including the wall of the house of The Lord. I know those nursery workers are praying hard for us now. 

But inspite of all of those things, bad pictures and lots of poo, I am so happy and thankful to be Beau's mama. Maybe more so because of all these things. I am so thankful he is mine for this little bit. I am so thankful that I am the one that gets to embarrass him with terrible pictures. 

So happy Mother's Day to all of the moms with real pictures and doo doo on the church walls. I am with you! 

Kisses. 

 

April! Where'd ya go?

Wow. April is almost over. I don't even know how that is possible. All month we have been running around and having a blast! 

At the beginning of the month, we celebrated Elliott's 3rd Birthday!! I was at the hospital when this little peanut was born and that feels like yesterday! I cannot believe Elliott is 3! She is so full of life and fiesty. Love her. 

The next week, Beau and I headed to the Coast for a work conference. Nana Sheryl came with and it was so fun having them both there in my down time! Beau loved everything outside and it made me so excited to go to the beach and pool this summer! 

We had a little bit of down time and went to church and school and watched Bubba play church softball. The weather has been so nuts that we have actually had a legit Spring. We are totally making the most of all the nice weather! 

Our last big adventure was heading up to Batesville for Easter. I totally regret not getting pictures with the grandparents. But we had such a fun time! Playing outside, eating crawfish, just laughing and eating. My heart is so full there. It just feels like going home. 

April isn't over, but sure is speeding by. I have this sneaky suspicion that I am going to look up and it will Beau man's first birthday! I can't even. 

Summer. I feel you. See you soon. I know more adventures await! 

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

1. “Man of Sorrows!” what a name
2. For the Son of God, who came
   Ruined sinners to reclaim.
   Hallelujah! What a Savior!
3. Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
   In my place condemned He stood;
   Sealed my pardon with His blood.
   Hallelujah! What a Savior!
4. Guilty, vile, and helpless we;
   Spotless Lamb of God was He;
   “Full atonement!” can it be?
   Hallelujah! What a Savior!
5. Lifted up was He to die;
   “It is finished!” was His cry;
   Now in Heav’n exalted high.
   Hallelujah! What a Savior!
6. When He comes, our glorious King,
   All His ransomed home to bring,
   Then anew His song we’ll sing:
   Hallelujah! What a Savior!

 Happy, happy Easter! 

Magers Forever!

This past weekend I went away on a girls' weekend to celebrate my girl Lesley who is getting married this Summer.  It was my first time away from Baby Beau Beau and good news, we both survived! He was fed and watered and I had a blast with the girls!

The bride to be! 

The best thing about the whole weekend was spending time with the people who are friemily. You know. Friends who are family. The people who know you best. Laugh the hardest at your jokes and support you in everything you do. 

Best of the best. 

Dinner on Saturday night was so good! We followed up by seeing Divergent. We had good laughs all weekend about the movie, which was very much not a comedy so I am not sure what that means. 

Ladies Brunch the next morning. I can think of no better people to spend the weekend with and talk with and just have fun doing nothing too exciting with, but having the best time ever.

I cannot wait for Lesley and Brandon's wedding this Summer! I cannot think of two people who compliment each other more. I know they will live the best life together. Magers forever. 

Beau Grows! And other thoughts.

March is flying by a world record pace. I heard through the grapevine that today is the first day of Spring! I for one CANNOT wait for pretty weather. I missed the sun this Winter. So come on Spring! Even if you bring the nasty pollen.

Speaking of things growing like crazy, our main man Beau is growing like a springtime weed! We went to the doctor on Tuesday, March 18 for his 6 month check-up. He handled his shots like a champ. Beau weighed in a 17 lbs. 11 oz. and 28" long!! With a 45.5 cm head haha. He is a BIG boy! He is officially bigger than I was at a year, and 1/2 my height now basically... We are gonna have to whoop that boy early and often. At this rate he may pass up his mama at age 3!  

Playing with his favorite buddy. Beau thinks that A is the COOLEST.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I mean. T-R-O-U-B-L-E!

Bubba and I were talking about how crazy fast time is flying by and how big Beau has gotten. I suppose everyone is telling the truth when they say that babies grow up way too fast. Now I sound like I am 85.  But it's true. I found some fun comparison pictures of B man. 

Doctor's Visits. Hospital, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months.

Chair in his room. 1 week (First LSU game), 1 month (Halloween), 3 months (Christmas), and 6 months (St. Paddy's Day)

Bath Time! (Not sure on ages, small to big!).

I cannot wait to do all sorts of fun outdoor things with Beau this Spring and Summer. I am literally COUNTING DOWN THE MINUTES to our beach trip in May. 

One last thing. Last night we went over to Will and Reba's for dinner with Nana Sue. We had an absolute blast hanging out. We watched the girls perform a Let it Go rendition. They each have quite the ability to perform. E singing "Let it Go" over and over with great passion was hilarious. Then when Uncle Bubba joined in, LIFE WAS MADE.

Here's to Spring!! Because the cold ABSOLUTELY bothered me. :)

6 Months! Woah!

Dear Beau, 

Happy 1/2 Birthday!! You are 6 months old! That is closer to 1 year old than the day you were born. You are the best baby these days! I really think 4 1/2-6 month stage is my favorite so far. You are just so stinking fun! 

You have lots of tricks these days. You like to play in your exersaucer. You love to laugh and smile. All the time. To anyone. Or anything. You LOVE Gertie and Gunnar. You watch them across the room and shake with excitement when they come play with you. You love your teachers at school. You LOVE LOVE LOVE eating. So far squash, pears, and sweet potatoes are your favorites. 

You are an okay roller. You possess the ability, but lack motivation. You basically are content so you just chill where you are at the moment. 

As pictured above, you and your paci have become BFF. As well as Sophie the Giraffe. I believe you may be cutting some teeth. I suppose only time will tell. 

William and you are so fun to watch together. You just crack each other up. You guys are big buds! 

You go to the doctor in a few weeks. We will know how big you are then my guess is huge and huge. You are in 9 month, 9-12 month clothing. 

Beau, I cannot wait to see what this month holds. You are a sweet boy. A silly boy. A sometimes mad boy, but rarely. And most of all you are our boy. We love you so. 

To the moon buddy. 

Mama