We Love Dad

So I saw the cutest thing on one of my friend's blogs (Thanks Carrie!!) and had to try it out just with a little tweak. We took these pics this morning and will put them in a frame for Jaime to take to his office.

 

Dance Recital

Last weekend Quinn had her dance recital, and wow what a huge production it was! It took place at the Anderson High School Performing Arts Center and probably could've been at the UT Football field as there were soooooo many people and not enough space. Quinn was very unsure about the commotion and craziness when we arrived and did not want me to leave her back stage with the class mom. I waited with her for a good twenty minutes until she felt comfortable enough for me to leave and then headed to the auditorium to find Jaime and Joshua. Quinn did extremely well during the recital and even smiled the whole time! I was only able to catch a few pictures as Jaime and I were both trying to contain Joshua, so here is what we got:

Leah and Quinn, dancing buddies

 

During the performance

And of course all smiles afterward!

Eight Months of Joshua!

I must sound like a broken record when I say this but really- how in the world does time fly so fast when you have children? It seems like there is no way possible for Joshua to be eight months old, but alas once again I have blinked my eyes and eight months have passed. Joshua is the sweetest cuddly little guy I've ever seen! He continues to be laid back and goes with the flow (as much a baby can). He brings so much joy to our lives and we are so thankful for a happy, healthy child.

Here are some of the things Joshua is doing now as an eight month old:
-Sleeps through the night (hallelujah!)
-Eats most fruits and vegetables, recently started small pieces of meat including chicken, beef, and turkey, bread, cheese... You get the drift, he loves his food!
-Smiles and laughs at Quinn, Mommy, and Daddy
-Claps with excitement
-Sits on his own while playing with toys
-Would be the happiest baby on Earth if Mommy could hold him ALL day long, so instead he spends a lot of time in my Ergo carrier
-Takes two and sometimes three naps a day, each about an hour long
-Says dadadadadada, babababababa -Has two teeth on the bottom

We love our little man and can't wait to witness each new phase of his growth and development!

Mother's Day

What a blessing it is to have been entrusted with two special little people. My heart is so full and I really could not ask for more. Being a Mom is the biggest challenge but the most fulfilling job I've ever had, wouldn't trade it for anything!

We celebrated Mother's Day with Jaime's mom the weekend before since we had two birthdays the weekend of Mother's Day. Jaime and I also feel so blessed to have such wonderful mothers. We learned from the best, truly!

So on Mother's Day we went downtown and ate at Guerro's taco deli with our good friends Cassie, Scott, and their little dude, Easton. It was delicious and we all laughed at how much our lives have changed since having our kids. In the old days pre-children this may have been a relaxing lunch with margaritas and such but now-a-days its high chairs, sippy cups, spilt food, and a lot of trying to keep them entertained. But still just as fun! After lunch the Rice's took us to a candy shop nearby called the Big Top. Jaime and Quinn were in heaven. Quinn picked out a lollipop the size of her head and was in lovin it. Life is good!

Three of the four looking at the camera, not bad!

On our way to a sugar coma

Twinkies?

Looking through some pictures and thought I'd share these two... Do you see ANY resemblance?

Quinn 8 months old

Joshua 7 months old

Run Jaime Run!

A few weekends ago Jaime had another 5k race. This time he was trying to reach a personal goal and get a 5:30 mile time, and he did!! He came in second overall and first in his age group. I can't even imagine running one mile at that pace much less 3+, but he did and I'm so proud of him for putting in all of the hard work and persevering. Of course on the day of the race while I was trying to pack myself and the kids to be at the track by 8:00 am I forgot my camera so these pictures are courtesy of my friend Cassie. Her husband was also running to achieve a personal goal and was successful too! These husbands of ours sure are some amazing athletes!

Little Miss Priss insisted on wearing this knit hat.  Pick your battles, right?

Two number one fans, Quinn and Easton!

Joshua was in heaven to just sit and watch all of the action.  Actually, he got his hands on a chocolate doughnut and was real sad when I realized it and took it away!

The big finish

Champions!

Special Gift

Quinn didn't really know my parents were coming for her birthday party, well I guess she knew but didn't know exactly when they would be here. They flew in late Friday night so when she woke up Saturday they were here to surprise her. She was so shocked and immediately began running around showing then how tall she was in comparison to almost every item in our house. She really thinks she grew overnight now that she's three! It was such a nice treat to have them here and I only wish we could do it more often. We had a crazy day on Saturday trying to prepare for the party and having the party. So on Sunday we all just hung out here, relaxed, played, and had a little BBQ.

This was a birthday gift from Mama Rose and Papa James, she loves it!

My Mom was in heaven with these two!

We really need to get this little dude a hat, one that fits him and not his Daddy's

This guys loves him some food!

Look at those baby blues!

This was our ghetto set up outside.  The weather was so nice so we wanted to eat on our deck so we used out patio furniture and Quinn's little table.  It worked!