learning to be a big brother

I don't think I'll ever really be able to prepare Logan for what is coming with the new baby, but I have been trying to give him an idea. Every day we tell him about the baby in mommy's belly, and that he is going to be a big brother. We read books, and point out all the babies we see.. and he's starting to get the idea. He knows where the baby is when I ask, and always tells me "belly" and he knows brother's name is Damon, but good luck getting him to tell you haha. 

Since I am now on moderate bed rest, I've been trying my hardest to keep Logan entertained without all the running around. Today, we spent the day reading about the baby, and had a little photoshoot, which he is starting to love. (yay!)

he was over the books, and bed quickly. Let's hope I get off this moderate bed rest pretty quickly.. otherwise it'll be a long three months.

our bluebonnet tradition

Since Logan has been born, we have stopped by the bluebonnet patch near our house, every year (sounds so dramatic, like we've been doing it forever haha), so naturally, I wanted to go again this year. I was pretty disappointed at how much the field has been trampled though! Maybe it's because we went a little to late in the season, or that there was freak weather, and we reverted to winter in the middle of spring, but those poor flowers looked pitiful. We managed though, and these are some of my favorite pictures yet! 

Mike did a great job with the camera, and I'm so happy to have these pictures with my little boy. I can't wait to have Damon here also next year!

you can see last years photos here.

I'll probably add some more photos here later because there are so many that I love!

happy birthday Jesse!

Yesterday, we spent our day partying it up for our friend Jesse's 2nd birthday! Lots of sliding, swimming, and acting like big kids!

I am so impressed by Jesse! This boy is 2 and swims like a pro!

This little girl, Lilly, is so adorable!! Loved playing with her, and hearing her say "this is so fun" constantly

Best Friends Forever!

I swear, Mike and Travis are THE biggest kids I know!

and of course I enjoyed seeing Ryker! He is such a little cutie!!

Thank you for having us Jesse! We always love hanging out with The Flowers Family!

momma's day!

I feel like I've just left my blog hanging, but between working, wedding planning, and spending time with my family, I've been way to busy to post.. But man, oh man, I have a lot to share. I'll just start with my mother's day.

I seriously couldn't have asked for more.. I got to sleep in, eat some good food, run around wild with my baby boy, and spend time with my soon-to-be husband. It was fun, and relaxing, and just what I wanted. My only wish is that there was more time in the day to spend with them, because I seriously can't get enough. 

Logan is saying so many new words now, including "cheeeeeese" as you can see ^. 

We also went by the mall today, where Mike got me this gorgeous ring! I'm so blessed to have him. 

dear baby, 

I just want to say thank you. I could not imagine my life without you.. Your laugh, your smile, your goofy attitude, and most of all your sweet hugs, kisses, and cuddles, make being a mommy the greatest thing. I love you so very much! 

-mommy

here we go

Tomorrow I start my new job, and Logan starts his new daycare/school. As excited as I am about getting the chance to work and make some spending money, it stinks that I won't see my baby boy all day, every day like I am used to. Even though I was in school a few semesters, it isn't the same, because it won't just be a few hours every other day, and he won't be with people that I know personally. This is a whole new experience! I am going to miss him so much! 

I have to keep reminding myself that this will be good for both of us, and that he is going to be in good hands. He'll get the chance to learn all kinds of cool things, and make some friends. Not to mention that the school we picked for him seems pretty awesome. I just really hope that he enjoys himself once he gets over me not being with him.

So when it set in that I was going to be away from him 40+ hours a week, I started looking through all the pictures I have of him, and it makes me so happy that I did have the chance to be there for all of his firsts, and boy did we have some good times. 

(he was so tiny, it blows my mind!)

I can't even count how many hours we spent laying in bed, acting like goobers. Some of my favorite memories with him!

I know we will have more good times, and I know that this really will benefit us all. So here's to a new chapter! Wish us luck haha!

then and now

we made our way out to the bluebonnet patch near our house the other day, and man, it was packed! There were also a ton of bees everywhere, which I do not remember dealing with last year.. I hate bees! We managed to run around through the bluebonnets and not get stung, so I guess it really wasn't that bad. I love this time of year (minus the bugs) because the weather is awesome, and I don't mind running around outside with Logan. Daddy joined in too, so that was nice! 

last year when we visited the bluebonnet patch, Logan was only 4 months old, and couldn't even sit up yet. Now, he almost a year and a half, and I can't even name everything he can do! 

I hope that we all get to go to the bluebonnets every year, it really is pretty to see in person.