Happy Birthday Mr. Miles!

Hey there!
My Mommy and daddy are so excited that you arrived yesterday. They just know that God has great plans for you in your life and they are honored to be a part of this occasion. They can't wait to meet you in person. I am also looking forward to meeting you as well. I just know we will be best buds. I can't wait until we can hang out with our dads and invent cool stuff to make money with, or perhaps our moms will have some fun adventures to take us on. The future is looking bright. Give me another month or so and then we'll see who has more hair!
love lots,
Baby Bliss

1 year ago today, a little boy came into our lives. Thank goodness for this precious, adorable little boy. His name is Mr. Miles and he is 1 today. Thanks for some wonderful 1st year memories, we can't wait to make a lot more!

Visiting Patrick on Miles' 1 month birthday

Visiting Patrick on Patrick's first day home

Hanging in the studio

Best buds



I will post soon all about my 11th month old, Patrick!

nom nom nom

We finally made it to church last night after a way too long hiatis. We enjoyed a great soup dinner and then on to church. Patrick did really well just sitting on my lap and listening to the singing. When the sermon started, Patrick decided he was hungry. So, sitting in the back row I began to descretely nurse him. or so I thought. Patrick decided he would express his happiness at eating by begining a nice chorus of "nom, nom, nom" "NOM, NOM, NOM" "NOOOMMMM, NOOOMMM, NOOOMMM". Ryan and I began laughing so hard that we had tears running down our cheeks. Other congregation members also heard him and began turning around. Needless to say, he got bumped off and we decided to walk around instead. Nothing like a child to make you into a very humble person!

Is spring here yet?

I was reminded of this photo by reading another blog today. This is a photo of my favorite apple tree growing up. I used to try to find flowers for mom on mothers day and since there weren't a lot blooming, I would usually just snap a branch off of this tree for her. I love the memories this photo of that tree brings now that we have sold our farm and thought I would share.

Aunt Leah's eyes?

Ok, I was looking at this picture again and had to post again. I noticed this just slightly the other day. But it appears that Patrick right eye is more blue and his left eye is more brown/green (when looking at the picture it is left eye blue, right eye brown/green). Could it be that he has two different eyes like his Aunt Leah? Click the photo to make it larger and see for yourself.



On another note, a milestone for you.
Patrick climbed off a stool during our St. Patrick's day photo shoot. He did it all by himself without help and without falling!

oh and I better mention that Patrick slept all night and past our alarm this morning for the first time! Woohoo! This was especially nice since it took us 2 hours to get him to bed in the first place.

It's almost my day

What day you ask?
My 11 month birthday..
well almost.
Miles 1 yr birthday?
almost...
Shay's 1 yr birthday?
almost.
No sillies!

ST. PATRICKS DAY!

Here is some green and a tease for what is to come...

Fun at the dinner table

Patrick loves dinner time. He is becoming quite the good eater as well. One of his favorites lately is brocolli. Ryan isn't sure where this came from, since it is his least favorite. He also is enjoying some chicken lately along with all sorts of noodles. Patrick has begun to learn some new tricks and dinner seems like the perfect time to practice. One of those is "so big". The thing is he usually has a fist full of food when he raises his arms above his head. This results in some very messy dinners!

The Ladies Man

Patrick has enjoyed some fun times with his lady friends. This past weekend his daycare buddy Layla came to visit for a photoshoot. She attempted a kiss, but Patrick wasn't having it.




Tonight Shay came to visit for a playdate. They enjoyed a little basketball, chasing the kitty and a snack together.




With all these girlfriends it is lucky there is Miles! Gosh beside Miles (oops and Jack! thanks Jack!), Patrick is friends with: Shay, Layla, Tayla, Elizabeth, Nina, Sophia, Lucy and many other girls in our life. Bring on the Strawberry Shortcake! (perhaps dad can give you some pointers!)