Weekend Visit

We had a fun filled packed weekend. Aunt Lori, Uncle Dusty and Cousin Rachel came for the weekend so we spent some quality family time. Rachel has gotten so big and it was cute to see her and Blake interact. On Sunday Brent ran the shamrock half marathon. He did a great job and was pleased with his time. Needless to say this morning all of us including Blake and Millie were dragging. Here are the pics from our busy weekend :)

Rachel and Blake posing for the camera

Uncle Brent with Rachel (I love her expression in this pic)

Enjoying the gorgeous weather at the beach

Watching the waves with the kiddos

Mimi with her two treasures!

Such a smiley girl!

Can't tell they're related at all

Aunt Kim and Rachel

Sunday's race support team

Here comes Daddy!

He was holding his shirt which he threw to us to hold for him if you were wondering :)

All done and still smiling!

Our future Shamrocker I am sure!

Precious! Such a happy little girl

Sweet cousins holding hands

Birthday pics

Ready for Blake's first friend b-day party!

All the kiddos eating snack

Blake blowing out his candles in his cookie!

Birthday morning. Aren't these superman pj's hysterical?
(thanks Aunt Bonnie)

Nana & Great Grandpa with us after church

The Birthday Boy!

Blake's b-day sign!

Cookie Monster Cake!

Maw Maw & Bobble with Blake

Mimi & Poppy with Blake

Noah, Samara, Caleb & Blake

Eating pizza with the big cousins

Opening presents

Mommy & Daddy with the birthday boy

All grown up, eating cake this year with a fork!

What a great 2nd Birthday!

Birthday Weekend

Blake is 2 years old today! It is so hard to believe. This year has flown by and he has grown up so fast. Recently it seems that Brent and I just look at each other in amazement every time Blake says a new word or gives a new facial expression. He is definitely coming into his own little personality. He loves dancing around, watching mooovies, learning new letters, exploring how things work, getting into everything. He is a busy boy who doesn't stop except to eat anything in site :) and sleep occasionally! He brings so much joy into our house. He's developing his sense of humor and loves making us laugh. I am also thankful for the sweet spirit God has given him. He is a loving boy who lavishes Brent and I with kisses and hugs. When playing with other kids, Blake seems to have a built in patience and kindness. He also has those special buddies that mean the world to him. He lights up when they are around and plays with them as if they have a secret game no one else knows. Blake is such an amazing little boy. I know God has his hand on him, I can see it every day and I am so thankful for the unbelievable gift of raising him. Happy 2nd Birthday Blake, Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

2 years old

Nana & Great Grandpa

We have been blessed to have Nana and Great Grandpa visiting us from Indiana this past week. They came to see us and be here for Blake's 2nd birthday which is this coming Sunday. We have been super busy all week doing lots of fun things! Here is what we have done so far...

Stacking blocks with Great Grandpa

Blake took this picture of Nana & Grandpa (with mommy's help)

Blake loves holding both of their hands!

Nana's special game with Blake, "There was a little bear..."

Nana spoiling Blake with his own ice cream cone :) Yummy!

Trip down to the oceanfront

Blake reporting for Spring Training!

Breath of fresh air!

On Monday we finally had some warmer temps (50's) and the sun was actually shining. So Blake and I took advantage with a quick trip to the park. Blake is one of those people, like his Daddy, who needs to be outside for part of the day. It is like he craves the fresh air and he just seems to be happier after only 5 min outside in the sun. I am not usually that type of person but after being stuck inside this winter with an almost 2 yr. old I am becoming the same way. I can't wait for the warmer spring days that will bring backyard fun, picnics and play dates at the park!

Just roaming free!

Pure joy!

These boots were made for walking

Who knew that we would be seeing so much snow this year. Mimi really wanted Blake to have some boots for the winter so she searched high and low and finally found a pair for him. Yesterday morning it was snowing again so we got to try them out :) Isn't he just the cutest! The seven day forecast has more snow flurries for Sat. and Mon. so it looks like we will get good use of them this winter. Thank you Mimi!