Happy Father's Day

Dear Dad,

Thank you for indulging me in my crazy big ideas, in your crazy big ideas, and in a lot of dessert.  I sure miss you!  Can't wait to squeeze you and then watch you hold my boys.  I love you so much!  Happy Father's Day!

Buddies

Rex has the cutest little girlfriend that he plays with a couple times a week.  They get along really well.

She's also so beautiful.

They are going to be in the same preschool class next year.

Did I mention they are so cute together? 

He's already chasing pretty girls.  Look out!

It's fun to have a little pink around the house.

The Cake

You know how at a child's first birthday you give him a cake and he doesn't know what to do with it?  Sometimes the parents try to coach him.

Let's just say this little guy needed NO coaching at all.

What can I say?  He's gifted.

It was a very serious job....

...but someone had to do it.

Happy Birthday Baden!

Today Baden turned ONE!  I know it's cliche, but I can't believe he's already a year old.  It kind of makes me a little sad actually.  He has been the best baby.  I just adore him.

When I look at Baden I just know he was supposed to be mine.

We went to IHOP for breakfast to celebrate.

 He got pancakes with strawberries on top and chocolate milk.  He was in heaven.

 

 

I am so grateful that this little guy joined our family a year ago.

Getting Around

Baden is now getting around well, which means he's on my lap every chance he gets.

He is helmet-free as of Wednesday!  He is thrilled and so am I.  Even Rex was counting down the days.

Rex is trying to be independent while being extremely needy at the same time.  He's two and I'm understanding the phrase "terrible twos" a lot better lately.  He is, however, rocking the potty.  He's completely conquered it.  He'll even do it all by himself.  I'm really proud of him.

We've seen a bit of this little guy lately.  He's starting to adore cousin Rex in the same way that Rex adores cousin Cam.  Oh the older cousin chain.  It's quite endearing.

Could they be any cuter?  Here they are modeling some cuffs Cass and I have been making.

That's about it for now.  Life is busy but good.

Finally Mobile!

After months of waiting (11.5 to be exact) Baden is finally crawling! He figured it out last night. I ran to get my camera. I love the awkwardness of the first crawl. Here it is! Turn off the volume if you don't want to hear the giddy, crazy mom. I was a bit excited.

Little Baden may not crawl or walk yet, but the boy has some mad scooting skills. Check out this little astronaut.