Happy Valentines Day!!

Get ready for picture overload!

I ALWAYS have a hard time picking just one or two pictures. Too many facial expression and sweet little looks to narrow my favorites down.

We had gone to the grocery store and picked up some super cute candy for Tyler to have during a little photo session. He was actually excited about having some pictures made .... OK ... I am kidding myself here. He was really wanting the candy that I promised him. Yes, I have started bribing.

I pulled the big sucker out & the first thing Tyler said ... FOR ME MOMMY??

... can I open it now mommy??

... can I have chocolate now??

My sweet baby is growing up way too fast! Every picture I take reminds me of how fast he is growing up. He loves to tell me in the mornings 'mommy look, i grew bigger last night!'

Yes, sweet baby! You are getting bigger!

But you will always be my baby!!

I have been talking about moving for some time now. It always felt like it was SO far away and would never get here. Well, it's here and lets just say, I'm not adjusting very well. Don't get me wrong. I am excited to be starting a new chapter for our family. I am SO happy that my husband finally done with everything. It has been such a long journey that has not always been easy or fun.

When we moved to this cozy little town six years ago we never expected that we would meet such an amazing group of friends. Friends that have become our family.

But as our time here in this cozy little town comes to an end, it brings the sadness of having to say our good-bye and farewells to so many people that have touched us both with beautiful friendship, sweet kindness and have been a tremendous support.

Of course I am sad and heart broken to be leaving this amazing group of friends but I feel so incredibly blessed to have met each one them!

Is moving every easy?

Saying good-bye so hard especially to great friends!!

You guys have touched my heart to the very core and I love each of you!!

I wanted to share a beautiful note that I received this morning from Tyler's teacher. Saying good-bye to Tyler's school ... brings me to tears just thinking about it. I just adore each of his teachers. The love and kindness they have show Tyler has touched my heart and I will forever be greatful for each of them.

WOW! I can't beleive it is already Oct. and Tyler's last day is Friday. He has grown so much this past year. He has enjoyed our class playing with all of his Primrose friends. Tyler, you will have to tell your new Teacher you like to snuggle on her lap for a little bit some mornings before you start your day. Tell her your favorite color is blue, you love to have converstations at Circle Time, you like to dress-up and pretend to be a fire fighter and police officer with your friends. You are an awesome block builder you can make boats, trains and airplans all by yourself. You love to play with play dough, pain and draw using the "blue" markers. You love books about fire fighters, sharks and dinosaurs. You will have to teach your new Teacher the "chicken dance" it is your favorite song to dance to. She will have to run after you outside so you can play hide-n-seek with her. When she is having a rough morning be sure to give her one of your "big hugs"

We will miss you all!!
Ms.

We are turning the page to a new chapter and a new journey for our family. It has been one heck of a ride full of crazy memories and I would not trade them for anything!!

Tomorrow is the last day ... the last day .... IT'S THE LAST DAY!

We are done, he is FINISHED!!

You did it sweetheart ... we are done!!

xoxo

When I posted earlier that we had a wonderful weekend of just doing nothing ... I really meant that.

This is how we roll on the weekends.

sunglasses ... check

crown ... check

wagon ... check

treats ... check

Off to the park we go.

W.A.I.T. we need a juice box!!

We can't go to the park without a juice box. What was I thinking!!

Ah, much better now! Tyler loves the park and we are very lucky to have one just down the street. Just a short wagon ride.

Tyler was so funny this day at the park. He seemed to be very protective of his little red wagon. I knew it really wasn't the wagon he was worried about. It was stuff IN the wagon. Don't mess with his juice box.

HEY!! what is SHE doing over by our wagon mommy ....

keep walking little girl ... that is not your juice box ...

Doesn't everyone have a crown?!

mommy, it's my juice box ... my wagon ... NO!!

Tyler is full of facial expression that seriously crack me up. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to capture a couple with the camera. Today was one of the lucky days.

This is Tyler's SCARED look :) Now if you could only hear him squealing here as well you would be in stitches!

This is Tyler's SURPRISED look :) Again, if you could only hear the squealing sounds he makes with this ... just too funny!!

Everyday I see Tyler growing and learning something new. I am excited and sad at the same time. Not wanting my little baby to grow up too fast but excited at what the future hold for our smart little baby. He is full of energy and life. He makes me laugh out loud and when he wants a cuddle it just melts my heart and I want time to slow down just a little!!

This summer seems to be going by so fast! We have had to sell our house, buy a new house and arrange everything in between. There are too many "to do" list at our house right now. I am trying to slow down every chance I get and enjoy the small things.

Just. do. nothing.

Have you every wanted to do that? Well, I'm doing it today with the cutest little 2 1/2 year old I know.

This is fun! Just sitting on the sidewalk drawing as many sharks, whales and trucks that my sweet little boy ask for. He get so excited and has the best imagination. He totally understands my crazy drawings some how ... he gets it and I love that!!

I love that he has started helping me draw. Alligator in one hand, calk in the other!

This might look like an ordinary fish picture. But this is so much more to ME. This is Tyler's first time at drawing the eye, teeth and the blow hole. Of course it's a whale if you couldn't already tell.

I was so proud when he jumped up and said "mommy, i do it".

This time I was the one with the big happy proud grin. My baby just put all the parts in just perfect!

He is very serious about his drawings!

This really is the best way to spend the hot summer days.

Can you spy something blue and has three wheels in this picture?

One more picture just in case you can't see it yet.

Oh yeah!! Someone got a new blue bike and I'm not sure who was more excited by the smiles in this picture!!

That is a "push me mommy" look - just in case you were wondering. OF COURSE, I pushed that baby all around until he got the hang of those pedals. He was just precious!!

100% F.U.N.

This should wrap up our adventures at the farm. Sorry for the large amount of pictures. I couldn't figure out which series to leave out so .... they are all here.

More great fun at the farm ....

i want to go here daddy ...

I wish you could have heard Tyler giggle as he saw all the little baby chicks. Daddy was right there with him to show him how to pick the little furry guys up.

Be still little babies ... here comes Tyler!!

There were SO many people around the little chicks. It was hard to get a picture of just Tyler. But, I got the moment he was able to touch his first little furry chick ... just precious!

Before long, Tyler wanted in the large bucket. He was not shy at all!!

Then it was off to see the cows ... can I get a MOOOOO

Then it was off to see more cows.

What is that over there daddy ....

Watch out ... here comes Tyler!!

I just love that sweet little smile! He didn't seem to mind at all that he was the only one in the pin with the little pigs. I guess they were asleep or were they?!

One last trip through to see the cows before we left for the day.

Tyler had the best set in the house!

Bye-bye farm ... thank you for letting us come visit you!!

W.H.A.T.

It has been how long since I last posted pictures?! WOW ... I need to get busy

We spent a beautiful Saturday morning at a local farm having pancakes with animals. Tyler had a blast!! We were not sure how he would act around the animals but he was so much fun. Full of energy and excitement. Did not hesitate one second when given the chance to pet the cow or pigs. I have so many more pictures to post later. I didn't want to overload the post.

You will never guess what is coming our direction here ...

a horse ... A HORSE ... I SEE IT MOMMY

TRIGGER ... TRIGGER ... TRIGGER

where is he goin' mommy

trigger come back ....

trigger ... where are you ...

i call him back mommy ...