First haircut

This past weekend it was time to cut off Jamins mullet..

somehow in my mind I thought if we cut his hair it would "de-babyfy" him. I left it long way longer then I should have because of this.
Now that it's cut (he didn't become a man overnight) I wonder why I didn't do it sooner as  he looks much cuter and 'taken care of'.

oh the thoughts we go through  as our kiddos growing up...kinda funny!

A moment

Sometimes I'd like to freeze moments in time and just sit there taking it all in.

Thanks to my good friend April Martin for capturing this moment on a walk the other day! 

It's fun sometimes having someone get the  moments that I can't document myself!!

Gettin out in 2013!

We have had a Rough start to the year, we have been sick for the past 2 weeks. It's nice to say it  looks like we are through the darkness and into the light now! I don't enjoy being sick (who does right?!) and I find being sick with a toddler brings even more challenge. It's not only a struggle physically, but mental, and emotional strength must kick into gear...survival of the fittest!! ;) I had to check myself numerous times as I wanted to just run away and escape reality..sleep till the hurts went away...but nooope (that's not What I signed up for) so we powered through dealing with one symptom at a time.
My thing lately has been "keep things in perspective" ..even if I'm feeling low or going through a challenge I remind myself How blessed I am in this life.
It's not always easy turning my "blues into blessings" but I find when I do my mood turns quickly.

A few things I remind myself of..

A God who is always there for me
A wonderful and healthy family
A home that is safe, warm, and beautifully crafted by my talented husband (with more contents then one person needs)
So many loving friendships and people who Care about us...and so much more, food in our bellys, clothes on our backs, cars to drive, etc, etc!

So thankful to be over these sick symptoms, we celebrated by going for a swim on a snowy day....

We are  ready to start a new year, with new adventures and great blessings!!!

...not to mention a few blog posts here and there. ;)

Beach boy!

We 've really been enjoying the lake.  What a fun and busy age! Jamers is developing quite the tan-I'm so glad we did swimming lessons early on to get Jamin used to the water, he loves the lake and will crawl right in no problem! Beaching it is a little different this year, more of a 'pop in', 'pop out' kinda time :)  No more loungin for this mama and {I wouldn't have it any other way}♡ I'm so thankful we live in such a beautiful place, we get to enjoy the water as often as we'd like :)

Insta -Summertime Fun

Some shots from summer so far !! :)

A very Special Dad!!

Happy Fathers Day to Matt!!
We had some fun QT in peachland at bliss bakery for yummy treats and a walk with all the perks of dad being along... Gettin thrown up in the air, climbing trees, and throwing rocks into the lake! I have a feeling at this rate.. Fathers days will be full of adventures for these two guys in the future!! I will be along to document and sip on my coffee watching!! :) Matt is a great father to Jamin, we love him very much!

Jamins " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Birthday Party!

It was a wonderful First Birthday for Jamin!  We had the whole family and a few of Jamins little buddies there! I think the First birthday is more for the parents then the kid, but Jamin was a good sport, he had a great time celebrating!! He ate the entire cupcake we put in front of him like he'd been a starving child, he loved it when we sang Happy Birthday, played a little shy, but ate up the attention! What a sweet boy, he is our little treasure, I can't say it enough times but I love this baby who is growing into a little boy faster then you can blink an eye! I'm looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays to come!

Jamin was thrilled with the balloons! He was so cute talking to them, and watching them move around!

The butterfly hanging in the middle was meant to be a party hat, but given the circumstances of my little guy not wanting to keep it on his head for even a picture - we opted for it to be added to the decor!

 It was a combined effort making Jamins Cake, Matt helped out with putting it together, and icing it. The cake toppers were made by the talented Sugar Jewels, she can run with any idea you have, and make them look perfect!

 So many lovely guests came to celebrate Jamers!!!

He's out cold after the Big Party!

Jamin was blessed with so many gifts, clothes, puzzles, toys, $$ for his college fund, A barnyard "little poeple" set from Banmanland cousins, his very own personalized noahs ark piggy bank from his Aunty Louise, a homemade owl by his cousin Jenaya, A Beautiful Jean Patchwork beach blanket from his Aunty Tammy, A homemade growth chart from his Friend Ben (and his mommy Jessie). So many beautiful handmade cards!!!