1-Year Party

Hampton's 1-year birthday party was today. It is 9:30 pm and I am exhausted, but it was such a fun day! Our "theme" for the party was really centered around the food-spaghetti and meatballs. I will say part of the food selection was based on my pregnancy cravings, however Hampton is a little meatball so it worked.

I was thankful for our stock pot today because we were making a meal for 12 people.

I made the meatballs and I think they turned out pretty well!

Zeke was one of our guests......

and Daniel.

Hampton eating his lunch. He didn't nap well this morning, but still was in a good mood.

Hampton and Yvonne our babysitter. They love Yvonne.

Hampton loved his cupcake. We had carrot cake cupcakes.

Aunt Mary and Everett, who also enjoyed the cupcakes.

Everett had a ball with all the people. He took right to Jed, Mary's boyfriend and kept asking him to chase him around the house. He was also so happy to see his Gigi, Uncle Jason, and Aunt Becky. His Nonny is also here visiting and he had a fun time shopping with her before the party. He loves to shop!

We had such a great day. As I write this I think back to one year ago. At exactly midnight my water broke and only a few short hours later our Hampton was born. He is such a joy and I have loved this year with him.

12 Weeks

I'm 12 weeks! I had an appointment today and so far Baby #3 is doing great! My naseau/vomitting/migraines are dying down so I am doing much better as well. When the doctor was using the doppler to find the heartbeat she commented on how he/she was moving all around. The heartbeat was 160. Even despite all the sickness, I am really enjoying this pregnancy. Only 6 more weeks until our ultrasound!

Playing Together

Who would have ever thought that an almost 1-year old and an almost 3-year old could get into so much? Whether it is Everett scolding Hampton for touching "his" stuff, or Hampton squawking at Everett for being too close and "annoying" him, it is really funny. But, for the most part they really love each other. I don't have a picture of it, although it will be forever burned in my memory, of the babies rolling around on the floor together and wrestling. And yesterday I overheard Everett giving Hampton a kiss and whispering "I love you so much Hampton!" Oh my heart might explode. I also love how much Everett can make Hampton burst out in laughter. I continue to pray that these two will be forever pals.

Where's the Ball?

Weekend

This past weekend was full of the usual busyness and fun. On Saturday morning we went out for breakfast at Dunkin Donuts. They were so good and it was fun. Then the boys' Gigi came to visit. While they were playing at the house I went to a huge consignment sale at the agricultural center. It took me about 15 minutes to shop and I stood in line for over an hour! I did have some good conversation waiting in line though. While I was gone Everett was playing outside, fell and hit his head on our wooden fence. He seemed alright at the time, but Sunday night he was acting funny and saying he was seeing "bubbles?" He also would not sleep! We called the nurse on call and she suggested we take him to get a neurological exam. So Eric and Ev headed to the ER at 9. Thankfully he checked out alright, even though they had to wait a really long time. The Lord really spared him and we are so thankful. Okay-back to the rest of the weekend.....Saturday night Eric and I went out to a Pomodoras, a restaurant we have been wanting to try since we moved here. It was Italian/Greek food and so good! We went all out with appetizers, entrees, dessert, and Eric got a cappuccino afterward. Sunday I did some grocery shopping and we had Boston Market for lunch. Aside from Ev's boo-boo a really great and very busy weekend!

Gigi and Ev playing golf.

Hampton getting into the bookcase. We are now having to tell him "no touch" for several things.

Like the fire screen. You can see my reprimanding finger!

He tries to persuade me with his overwhelming cuteness........

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Today the boys were a little off and more fussy than usual. Even though they took a three and a half hour nap, they were still off after nap. Fortunately it was 60 degrees out today, so I took them outside to play. Bonus- Eric got home soon after!

A little snippet of our outdoor time- Everett does a funny little run/trot and Hampton loves playing with the ball!

Donuts, Shopping, and Preschool Parties

The title of the post pretty much sums up our day today. It was busy, but really good. I have changed the two days I work to Mondays and Fridays. This now allows me to take Everett to preschool Tuesday and Thursday mornings. This morning we went out for breakfast before school. This was very special to Everett and throughout the day he talked about the donuts and chocolate milk he had for breakfast. After dropping Ev off at school, Hampton and I went back home and I put him down for his morning nap. I will definitely like having this time now because I got to clean and do my quiet time. After he got up, we went out shopping! We went to Marshalls first. He was very in to touching all the clothes.

After Marshalls we went to Target to get a few things. I told Hampton he couldn't tell Everett we went without him, being that this is his favorite store! We then picked Everett up from preschool at noon. He was very excited because they had a Valentine's Day party today. He had a bag of valentines from his friends and some special treats. After lunch the boys took their 3-hour nap and I got to rest! After nap time they had a snack. Hampton had yogurt melts and cheese......

Everett had skipped lunch so he had some chicken.

I then let them watch a video. The following two pictures are why we limit television time to about an hour a day......

When Eric got home from work we went out to dinner at Boston Market. I had a craving for their mac n cheese and sweet potato casserole. So good!

Such a good day today. I just love spending time with these little boys!