Wade's First Birthday

The theme for Wade's party was simply blue and green.  I found an adorable invitation on Etsy several months ago which she fit to the color scheme and it went from there...More to come on food and pictures of the birthday boy!

Highchair ribbon decor.

Birthday boy with one BIG balloon.

I made his birthday bib, not the best shot of it, but the best one I took.

My food table, this is after most folks made their way through the line, so the pom-pom trim was off-kilter.

Amy, Holly, and sweet baby Addison.

He looks so dejected in this photo, he was the one opening presents, and the one who has played with them the most!

Tissue poms.

Yarn ball decor

My bunting!!  I hope to use this in the boys' room somewhere.

Favors, I forgot to take one before the guests left.

Bathroom flowers - I love the chartreuse.

Food signs.

Nathan's Wildlife Rehabilation

We don't see too many exotics at the clinic, but a client brought in a hawk of some form today that was having some trouble.  He found in in his dog pen, unable to fly, with no obvious injuries.  Trace contacted the local couple who does bird rehab, but they were full (47 birds!).  After some instructions, Trace decided he would try to help the bird.  He loaded him into a cat carrier, purchased some raw beef to feed him, and brought him home.

I told Nathan that his daddy was going to bring a sick hawk home, but he somehow interpreted that as "hog", so when Trace arrived home with a bird, he was very confused, but excited nonetheless.

"I want to see, I want to see!"

"Where's the hog?"

"He's not going to bite me."

"It's going to be okay, Hawk."

"He has a beak!"

"Can I help feed him?"

The bird is looking much better, the heat seems to be getting to everyone around here!

The Cloth Diapering Adventure

Several months ago, I decided that I wanted to dabble in cloth diapering.  I caught a flash sale and ordered a few all-in-one's.  They arrived and sat for several months in their package before I pulled them out and prepped them for Wade.  Jury is still out on them, but I have decided that there is little else cuter than a baby in a cloth covered bottom!

He looks like a giant baby here!

Although it appears that he is taking the diaper off here, he was not.

Mischief maker.

The Wonder of Stairs

Stairs are such a funny thing...Kids love them.  Especially if they do not have them in their home, but they still hold wonder to those who do have them.  Our house is what I call one and one-half stories.  We have a short "flight" of stairs that lead up to a small landing with a bedroom to the left and right.

Wade has recently discovered the stairs, I need to snap some photos of him climbing, maybe even a video.  A baby gate now resides at the bottom to prevent unchaperoned visits upstairs.  Nathan has gotten pretty good at climbing up and down, he also likes to slide on his bottom, it gets a laugh from his brother, which is always a good thing. 

Cousins also love the stairs, a favorite activity at our house is throwing balls down the stairs from the top.  We got a cute picture this weekend.

Change of Venue

After almost a month of no posting, I am sure you would rather see some photos of the boys, but am going to switch gears tonight...

I was reading a magazine a month or so ago and came across a little tidbit that dealt with inability to think of conversation topics.  They were specifically referring to a date night with a significant other, and gave a list of topics to discuss over the various courses.  One of the questions was something along the lines of, "What would you do if you could change careers?"  That isn't exactly how they worded it, but it is close. 

I immediately thought of one career/job that I would want to try - Midwifery.  After reading a book called Midwives by Chris Bohjalian and watching "The Business of Being Born" a documentary by Ricki Lake, I became caught up in the more natural side of childbirth. 

Second on my list is Food Stylist.  I am amazed that this is actually a job, but it makes sense with the huge boom in the glamorousness of food.  I love food and presentation can make the appeal so much stronger.

Third would be photographer...I am not skilled in the photo snapping department, I do think that this requires a talent I may not possess, but to express life through a still frame can be so breathtaking.  I love The Pioneer Woman's photography section when she does her contests.  If you haven't ever clicked through these, there are some amazing photographs she showcases.

So, there you have it...What would you pick?

Sand and Surf

Warning, picture overload here...We returned from a wonderful getaway in Orange Beach, AL.  Highly recommended vacation, we had a great time.  Traveling with two small children can be a headache, but the boys did great and so did the parents :)



Mom and boys at the Vicksburg, MS welcome center.  Water was very high.



Dad and boys on a civil war cannon.



First night in Orange Beach, Nathan liked the surf!



Wade hanging out in the stroller.

Wade was not so sure about Nathan pulling him on the board.

Enjoying the sun!

The cousins enjoying the evening with no pants on!

Family photo opportunity, we wanted it on the beach, but it started to sprinkle.



Dinner at The Crab Trap (delicious!).  Wade enjoying a lemon without a single grimace!



Cousins

Ty and Lindsey

Mr. Bubbles