my baby is growing up

they say you should take advantage of the small days because your kids grow up really fast.

handsome and i could not agree more, so whilst the little is growing everyday, at a very fast pace,

we are taking full advantage of this boy.

he asked to go by himself.

we almost weren't going to allow it, but he was determined.

he was a champ. 

i rarely clean his face.
is that a crime?
i figure it will probably be dirty soon enough anyway.
lets just wait for bed or bath time!
(also a little secret, he is nakey under there! ALWAYS NAKED!)

this boy was born to be outside and we love it.

this past weekend's snow storm gave us plenty to do and he begs to be in the snow!

he is definitely handsome's son. 

also- our snowman needed a lavender brooch. 

giveaway coming up soon. 

get ready to spread more holiday cheer!

Nikson's First Christmas

Christmas was absolutely lovely this year.
We got to spend most of the week with my brother and sister-in-law, their six daughters, and their brand new baby...BOY!
Everyone was home except for Natalie and her family, and my parents.

Our to-do's:
-work for a client. (pictures to come.)
-drive through quite a large snow storm. (Thanks Blake for taking one for the team)
-sledding and snow forts.
-go see a movie sans the little (Sherlock Holmes:Game of Shadows=Amazing)
-eat delicious food.
-play lots of games.
-lunch date with some friends.
-enjoy my sweet family.
-laugh a lot.
-wish we had more time.

It was absolutely perfect.

Austy, Nikson, and Tessa watching Dora.
A regular morning routine.

Austy and Nikson having their nightly tub.

Family sled time.
My pants were a little snug.
They were Gabbie's.
Don't judge.
Nikson lasted about 10 minutes once the wind picked up.

Could not have asked for more snow.
It made Christmas really feel like Christmas.

Waking up Christmas morning with these cuties was a delight.
Austin, Taylor, Aubrey, Jace, Afton, Tessa, Gabbie, and my munchkin.

Santa brought Nikson a rocking moose.
How did he know we wanted that for so long?

And getting to know baby Jace was so beautiful.
He is such a sweet baby.
People kept asking if we were ready for baby number two...
as darling as he is...
Not yet!

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas...Snow Storm

There is nothing that says Christmas more than a big winter snow storm.
Sledding.

Ice forts.

Hot Chocolate.

and of course, a best friend.

Nikson has found that in Austyn.