yard work

While Mike was out of town, and I was bridesmaid dress shopping with Meagan, Declyn got to participate in some yard work with Pops.  I love the progression of these photographs my mom sent me.

My dad showing him how to work the shovel.

'Don't worry, Pops, I got this.'

Officially getting things done.

Clearly my favorite.  Who doesn't love a little baby bum crack?

green grass

Hello, summer!

It is so sweet to see these two together.  Usually it's James chasing after Declyn, mimicking what he's doing or chatting him up, but nonetheless it's adorable. 

Check out that leg lift. 

cinco de mike-o

My adoring husband turned 30 (what??).  When I met him he was 20 ... where is time going??  Aside from being a heartfelt, honest, truly wonderful husband and best friend, he is also those things (and many, many more) to our beautiful son.  Sometimes I have to remind myself how lucky I am.  These past 9.5 years have flown by and I can only imagine what the next 10 have in store.  I love you, B.  And as is spelled out in Gaelic on his arm, eternity (truly) is not enough.

Some recent recaps of our moments together.  Clearly Declyn is much younger in the middle picture, but his facial expression says it all -- he is amazed at / in awe of his dad, just as we all are.

We went hiking in Great Falls and Dec kept looking up, so I decided to do the same.  It's amazing to see the world in a little ones eyes -- they see the beautiful things in life we sometimes forget are there.

Being a little  independent goober. 

Top right -- can you feel the love?

Along with him turning 30, obviously many of his friends did as well.  Every year our good friend Ben has a Cinco de Ben-o party (his birthday is May 6) so this year him, Drew (whose birthday is May 4) and Mike had a combined Three Amigos turn 30.  I will have to hunt for some pictures from friends ... between chasing Declyn and keeping Mike standing upright (kidding. sort of.) I forgot to take any.

staying dry

How can we be upset with the rain when this ham is staying dry and making me laugh?

He had such a good time at dinner at CC's house that he didn't even make it home before passing out.

monkey see

We spent the rainy afternoon at Monkey Joe's.  As you can tell, Declyn loved climbing all over everything the place had to offer.  I, on the other hand, loved going down the giant moon bounce slides with James.  Some of those were legit, making my stomach drop as if I was on a roller coaster.

Oh, hey there guys.

celebrating an amazing lady

My beautiful mom is turning 60 (I can't even believe it!) May 13 and unfortunately we have weddings pretty much every weekend in May, so we had to get the celebration started a little early.  This woman, who I am lucky enough to call my mom, took forever to agree to a day about her and trust me, she is one of the most deserving people that I know.  SO I couldn't be happier when she finally caved and agreed to  a day at the winery.  Little did she know, we had some surprises up our sleeves... (cut to the tiara, sash, cake, bottles of wine post-tour and the icing on the cake, a David Yurman bracelet compliments of everyone who attended).

Finishing up our private tour.

Lyss giving Smalls a little loving while listening to what was being poured.

Some of the ladies really taking interest in what the tour guide was saying.

Meag immediately took to the pink barrel.  Apparently that's the color they come in, but the winery changes the rim to the silver you see around all the other ones.  

Almost a full group shot.  I mean we could not have asked for a more beautiful day, especially those seated on the sunnier side who were catching some rays and working on their tan.

morning ride

Declyn's Uncle Drew gave him this amazing vintage - looking car and sometimes we like to start our morning with a little joy ride.

Now that he walks all the time, that has become his number one priority.  Therefore, instead of sitting in his stroller, he wanted to walk around.  Lucky for us, it was the end of his walk.

These two.  Doing what they do best -- sunbathing.

Any pant-less baby in a diaper is a favorite baby of mine.