Sweets

Are a total vice for me.  Actually I'm surprised I never ended up with gestational diabetes for all the sweets I ate when I was pregnant.  Therefore, I'm giving them up for Lent.  Yesterday through Easter.  There might be a cheat day or 2 here and there, but for the most part, it's time to give my body a break from sugar.

And although there is a vain, dietary component to this sacrifice, it is largely due to the Lenten season.  The 40 days and nights that Jesus fasted in the desert, which culminated into his death and ressurection, i.e. Easter.  What a sacrifice HE made for us and our sins.  If giving up my daily chocolate habit can help remind me of HIS sacrifice, then i've got it way too easy.

SeaWorld 2011

Of course none of the kids are looking @ the camera.  Good job Hunt for at least glancing in the general direction...

A fun little Saturday with the Ziegler/Conger cousins to Seaworld.  TR didn't totally get it, but the weather was gorgeous and the animals were amazing.  I'm sure it wasn't our last trip...

A day @ the park

One of these days I'll get around to posting something of more substance, but for now, here are some pics of a recent playdate w/ Will, Valerie & Cousin Hallie @ the park.  The weather has been gorgeous lately!

Family Fun

Loving this warmer weather recently...and having a little one opens up a whole new world to explore!

8 months...what?!

Our little bird is 8 months and is all over the place!!

Current stats:
Not sure on height & weight...he gets measured next month
Size 3 diapers
Size 12 - 18 month clothing - and growing out of clothes & Pj's by the week!
Eating all the time
4 nursing sessions a day
3 solid meals
Sleeping 6:30pm - 6:30am, taking 2 naps/day (occasionally a 3rd late afternoon nap)
CRAWLING!
Pulling up!
Moving to the big boy room @ school :-(
Trying to make more ma & ba sounds....come on "mama"!!
LOVES to be surprised/frightened...makes for lots of jumping out from behind corners, furniture, shower curtains, etc
Still loves bathtime
Starting to have serious separation anxiety from mom...I secretly love it, but hate to see him upset @ the same time


All in all, we're loving him so much and just having an absolute blast. 

Gallery wall: After

My anniversary present to Thad turned out a little cheesier than  I anticipated, but nonetheless it's a great wall of memories, and I hope we can each add to it as the time goes by. 

Best Buds