Adler and his friends

Remember the crying-face-picture post of Adler from his nursery? Well, after an entire semester of going to the nursery (now that we only have one more class left), Adler loves the nursery. Today, he actually reached out for the care-taker and didn't cry, fuss or even look back at me. I had to take these pictures of him sitting down like a big boy at the class table for his morning snack. It was just too cute! We start Mother's Morning Out in May!

D's Bachelorette Party

Just got back from a blast of a weekend with my best friends in Texas. We all met up in Austin to celebrate Deanna's wedding coming up in May! We had the best time by the Four Season's pool, dinner at ZTejas, dancing at Union Corner, and brunch at Moonshine Grill. I've got pictures to upload from my point-and -shoot and will post those later. Here's one of me and D in the bathroom at ZTejas.

Making the switch

Good-bye old friend. You served me well late nights in college - on crackers, banana or just straight for the jar. But you are no good for me. I can do better. So, this is it for us. I hope we can still be friends. But there is someone else. It just feels more Natural. See, it's not you, it's me. I'm trying to make better choices for the other people in my life. You are just going to have to take your fully hydrogenated vegetable oils somewhere else. See ya 'round...

Catching up old pics

I've been behind on my blogging, but here are some pics from when Shelley and Miles came to visit from Asheville. We had to make a trip to Trader Joe's so Shelley could stock up on some of her favorites she can't get in NC. It was a great weekend and had such a great visit with the Masons.

You know you're a mom when....

Your morning routine consists of powdering the oil out of your head so you can go another day without a shower

The Boyz

Peas in a pod - how cute are they???

Peas in a pod - how cute are they???, originally uploaded by Stevo28andgrowing.

I'm leavin', on a jet plane....

I'm headed for Austin, Texas today for my BFF's bachelorette party! Stephen is having a boys' weekend with Adler! This will be their first "real" weekend together and I know they will have a blast! I'll be seeing all my best friends from Texas this weekend and I can't wait! I'll post pics later. Have a great weekend!

One of my All-Time Favorite Pics

I love this pic. I think my all time favorite is the black and white one below from Easter (the shirtless one in the window)

Hiking with Adler

We took Adler hiking a couple weeks ago to Sweetwater Park. I think I blogged about it, but here are the pics...

Easter Pictures

Jasmine Hill Gardens

Stephen has all the pictures from Easter, so we'll post them later, but here are some pictures from a trip I took to Jasmine HIll Gardens and Outdoor Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. I went there on Tuesday to visit Katie and Emma at Katie's mom's house. It was a short trip, but fun to get to hang out and let the kids run around together. We went to this museum on Wednesday and it was absolutely gorgeous! Everything was in bloom, they opened the grounds for us and one other group, so it felt very exclusive. Almost like "the Secret Garden". I could have stayed there all day. Adler loved running around while I chased him. Luckily, he wore himself out and slept all the way back to Atlanta.

Flying with a 17 month old...

Flying to Texas!

Catching a flight to Texas tomorrow morning. Please say a prayer for our family! Adler has his own seat! I think he will do awesome! Thanks for your prayers!

Other things we are practicing

Wearing our Easter outfit with knee high socks....he looks so cute! I'm having to come up with a different shirt to wear under his suit because the one that goes with the outfit doesn't fit him anymore. Yes, the outfit a 2T, yes my son is only 16 months. It's like buttoning him up into a straight jacket...so I'm trying to be creative to find something to go underneath that still looks right. Any suggestions?

Practice makes almost perfect

We have been practicing eating dinner at the table as a family for the past week....all the while with good manners. Using a plate, silver ware, and no food throwing (Adler that is). I was so surprised to see how much a week of hard work would pay off when we went out to eat on Saturday night. Adler was such a big boy and did such a great job and we barely left any mess for the restaurant! That was one good night, we'll see how the next night goes!

Happy St. Patty's Day

This was mine and Stephen's drink of choice last night....

Am I missing something?

This weekend, I stopped by the juniors section at Macy's. Yes, I know I am 28 now, but I thought "well maybe?". I was completely surprised to find these pants! At first glance, I thought they were maternity, but then thought, "wait, no, I'm not at Mimi Maternity, what are these doing here?". I couldn't help but to take a picture of the tag showing that this is actually supposed to be a style? I guess the Macy's junior department has solved Katie's maternity clothes issues.....I'm sure these pants are really comfortable, I just couldn't imagine actually wearing them without a baby bump!

FORE

FORE, originally uploaded by Stevo28andgrowing.

I'm seriously considering having the tough conversation with Kristine to change Adler's name to "Cheetah" or something and then quitting my job to become Adler's full time caddy. I see a lot of potential in Adler..maybe it's me wanting to live vicariously through my 17 month old., maybe I'm just a little biased, or maybe I'm right...Adler Ryan Hunton sinks a 32 footer for birdie on the 18th hole to win the 2032 Master Championship. amazing.

Numbers around the house

1-Number of socks I can find when trying to get Adler dressed
2-The number of books Adler has to read before going to bed
3-Number of Crate and Barrel glasses I have left from my 8 set I got off my wedding registry
4-Number of years living in this house
5-The number of large bath towels I can fit in my washer
6-Cups of coffee I make each morning (on a work day, 8 on a weekend)
7-Lucky number- day of the month I got married and day of the month Stephen was born
8-Size shoe Adler wears
9-Number of bananas Adler would like to eat in a day
*10-Number of loads of clean laundry laying on my couch - *see #1

Do the Bunny Hop

This Saturday AM is our "town" Easter Egg Hunt and Adler's first! It's supposed to rain (storm), but hopefully it will hold off enough for Adler to run around with the other kids, trying to figure out what they are all doing....

Family Vacations

Lately, I've been day dreaming about the family vacations I can't wait to take. I guess the warm change in weather has got me wanting a change of scenery. Here are my top 5 family vacations I want to take before out kids get to high school:

1) Canoe/Camping trip on a river.....I want to find the perfect river to canoe down, find the perfect over night spot, and camp out under the stars together...and make sausage, egg, and cheese tortillas for breakfast
2) Disney World-I want to be sure to take this trip as soon as the youngest one is able to go! I can't wait to go on some of those rides again! Maybe I'll have a little girl to take to visit Cinderella's castle?
3) Grand Canyon- I've never been, but I think it would be an awesome experience
4) Yellow Stone National Park - maybe stay in a cabin? hiking, fishing?
5) Caribbean Vacation - a relaxing vacation at the beach at an exotic location (this may be an early HS vacation)

Do you have any on your list?

Try this out...

I tried an awesome new recipe last week. I found it off of the Cooking Light website. It was super affordable to make, Stephen was a big fan, and it was healthy! What more could a girl ask for?

Party on Mom

This is what I thought Adler wanted to say when I turned around at a stop light to find him rocking his sunglasses.

iTunes for baby

Adler loved trying out my ear phones today. I have his Music Class CD on my iTunes. It was fun to watch him figure out how to stick those things in his ears.

bath attack

bath attack, originally uploaded by Stevo28andgrowing.

Adler loves his bath...well, scratch that, actually Adler cries his face off when you put him in the bath right now (weird phase), because he doesn't want to sit on his bottom. You put him on his bottom and he cries like crazy, but once you dump some water on him, from out of his little red tug boat, the crocodile tears stop flowing and the laughter begins. We just had to capture a couple shots of the fun we have.

Disappearing husband

Sometimes Stephen disappears from the house. (usually when I'm in the zone watching shows like "The Bachelor, Where are they now?") He'll leave the house with his camera and go take random pics of the house, moon, street lights, neighborhood. He's missing right now, but I guess he's off taking pics of himself under street lights....see this or that or this one or that one or this time or that time or this pic or that pic or this night and that night for an example. But then, he'll post this and I'll be like "oh well".

Where in the world is Stevo???

What's been going on with me??? Well...for starters just click this and check out the latest photography work I was blessed to get to do.

I'm a terrible blogger.

I think this is how little boys play dress up?

I got it!!!

My birthday is on Sunday and my parents, using their super parents powers, found THE dress and sent it for my bday!! Thanks mom and dad!

How 'Bout Some Videos for Your Saturday?

I've been meaning to do this all week!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Rock Star Adler

New House Rules and Bye-Bye Ya'll

Helper Adler

Adler Hearts Bananas