Remember

I want to remember all of the little details about your sweet 15 month old life.  

I want to remember how much you love rocks and carry one with you at all times.

I want to remember all of the blurry, out of focus photos I have because you move non stop.

I want to remember that 15 months is when I noticed you wanting more independence and how sad this makes me. 

I want to remember your curiosity and the way you look at the world with an open mind.

I want to remember the way your blond curls glow at sunset.

I want to remember the way you insist on carrying around two sippy cups.  You won't have it any other way.

I want to remember the way you always swing your right arm when you walk.

I want to remember you're smile that always melts my heart.

I want to remember each moment and kiss you one too many times.

I want to remember all of these things because you are growing up too fast.  I want to freeze time.  I want to write down all of the cute things that you do.  I want to slow down, and enjoy each moment, even the hard ones.  I want to remember what a blessing you are to me and that you are a gift from God. This time is sacred, you are only young once.  Even though time is moving quickly, I am so thankful for all of the memories we are creating each day.

travel advice

This is a post in which I beg ask for your travel advice.  In just 3 weeks, I will board a plane with my baby boy, husband, sister, and parents.  We will head to sunny California for a week long vacation.  I'm so excited to go visit friends in California and spend some time introducing Kason and Duane to a state that I love.  At the same time, I am totally and completely freaking out!  You see, going on vacation with a baby is much different than going on vacation with a group of adults.  We took Kason to the beach when he was 3 months old, and it was so hard.  I am convinced now that he is a little older, and not eating every 2 hours, it will be a little easier.  That's my hope at least!

My biggest fear is definately the plane ride.  Flying is not one of my favorite things anyway.  I get anxious and nervous from the time the plane takes off until it lands safely on the ground.  Now that I'm adding a baby into that anxiety..I may need an anti anxiety medication.  I can see it now, that plan takes off, Kason wants to get down and walk around the plane and when I have to hold him on my lap he will SCREAM.  And everyone on the plane will give me that look.  I know that look well.  The why can't you control your baby look.  I'm sure I gave that look a few times before I became a mama.  I did and thought a lot of things before I was a mom.  I am all the wiser now.  Anyways, I'm a little nervous about the plane ride.  That's where I need your help!  If you have flown with a small child what are your tips?  What should I bring in my carry-on?  What should I do to comfort him during take off and landing?  Anything that will help would be greatly appreciated!  Just leave it in a comment below.  I will be forever grateful! :)

And here's a picture of my sweet soon-to-be traveler!

Take me out to the ball game!

Well, summer has officially begun!  And what screams summer more than a Friday night baseball game?  Not much.  So last night we packed our blankets and snacks and headed to the Indian's game with some good friends.  Oh, and we packed jackets.  Who would have thought that it would have only been 60 degrees on June 1st?!  Luckily, the sun came out right around the start of the game so we had an hour or warmth.  Once the sun went down it was chilllly!  The boys didn't seem to mind.  They spent the entire game climbing, rolling, and crawling up and down the hill in the outfield.  They had a blast and two of the boys even made it until the fireworks.  It was such a fun night and once again I am reminded of how blessed we are with great friends.  These are friends are ones that I can count on no matter what.  I'm excited for all of our summer adventures!