Celebration

It is funny how much life has changed. The other night Ted and I stayed up late talking about parenting, discipline, and raising our kids. We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary this past Sunday. We had a wonderful day in York where we were married, except this year rather than going to the lighthouse and the York Harbor Inn we went to York Wild Animal Kingdom. We had such an amazing day together as a family. Lots of laughs and many memories :-). I am blessed with an amazing husband and family. I would not change a thing about our lives...I am one lucky girl!!




















Teddy loved all the animals and especially enjoyed feeding the goats an the deer!!
We then went over to go on the rides. I wasn't sure how Teddy would do on the rides because he is a little shy/nervous around new situations. He did great though. No longer my little baby :-( He went on every single ride that he was big enough for.




Waiting in line for the train








He loved the swings or "wee" as he calls them :-)




























He fell asleep before we even left the parking lot. It was such a fun day celebrating our family.

4th of July

This year for the 4th we went to see the fireworks in Haverhill. Teddy's first time. We were across the river from the fireworks which was just perfect. Teddy ended up falling asleep. Some of the onlookers brought some fireworks to set off while we waited. Teddy did not like them at all and started to cry and say "home, home". Poor kiddo.



My brother and his kids came on the 4th and we had a great day with them. I truly love spending time with family.

A day at the beach

Our first official beach day was a hit!! I am still not sure that the work of going to the beach out ways the fun, BUT at the end of the day it was fun and great to watch Teddy enjoy the water and sand. It took a little bit for Teddy to warm up, but in the end he was running in and out of the water.

Building sand castle with Daddy
























Throwing sand is a favorite pastime even when Mommy says no a million times :-)

It was a fun day...hoping for many more this summer!!

Fathers day and goodbye

This past weekend we made our last visit to my parents home in Maine. It was bittersweet. We are so happy they are moving away from the cold winters and closer to my sister, but we will miss them terribly. There will be lots of trips to Texas in our future!
We also went to celebrate Fathers day and two of the most amazing men in my life. I have been blessed with a Father whom loves and supports me. He has been there for me each step of the way, providing wisdom and encouragement. I am so thankful that God chose him as my Father.












We also celebrated my husband, the Father of my children. When I met and fell in love with Ted I saw qualities in him that I thought were the markings of a great father. I have learned over the past 20 months that I was right! He is so kind and loving to our son. He has so much patience where I lack. I am so excited to see him with our daughter in a few months!













I am one lucky girl :-)

Helping Around the House

Teddy has formed a love for helping in any way around the house.
He wants to sweep....




He wants to mow the lawn (just like his big cousin Ben)







And he has even found an activity that cultivates his love for water



This is the face he makes when he says "cheese"



In an attempt to get the water can away from Teddy, Ted filled the entire thing up with water. We thought this would inhibit his ability to pick it up. Boy were we wrong. This little guy put his legs into and grunted and took the water can to go water more flowers.



He sure does love to help!!!

Playing with my cousins

A few weeks ago Jim, Josh, and Emma came for an overnight visit. Teddy had so much fun playing with them. It is always a joy to watch Teddy play with family!
Emma and Josh were so sweet with him!



Playing ball with Uncle Jim






Watching a little TV in the morning



Wish they lived closer! Looking forward to seeing them again soon!

Kids in the neighborhood

Every time we go for a walk the neighborhood girls swarm to Teddy's "beep beep" to say hello. Most often Teddy goes into shy mode and just stares at them. This time I pulled him out of the car and let him walk around. One of the little girls said, "oh, I have never seen him walk before." the girls love saying hello and playing with his hair. They are little mother hens :-). They helped him collect rocks to drop in the drain at the end of the road!