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That’s All She Wrote…

March 7, 2014

Some days are just like this when your kid gets in trouble for throwing toys all around the classroom at school. And I am a horrible mother because I won’t let him eat Cheetos 4545464451387 times a day! Just so ya know.

But then I come home to wonderful packages like this one from Quaker Oats. They are quickly becoming my BFF and helping my fiber intake I must say. This crunchy granola oatmeal is the bomb-diggity and if you haven’t tried it yet….YOU MUST ASAP. So good!

The amount of Ninja Turtle power we have going on in our house is beyond me. This kid is all about some ninja turtles. While my inner Barbie doll lover is having a freak out session. I was such a good Barbie doll player growing up….I think that’s an excuse to bring a girl into this family. So the Ninja Turtles don’t overtake my home and Barbie’s have an equal opportunity. Riiiiiiggggghhhhhtttt?

Have a lovely weekend friends! xo Becky

Finish This Link Up: Week 9

March 5, 2014

1. My favorite comfort food is

Chocolate. Is there any other? Specifically this baby right here:

2. My most memorable birthday was I don’t really have a lot of birthday celebrations these days. But I guess the one that sits in my memory is when Bonnie and I had a Barbie and Rockers party. Remember those? They were popular right about the same time as Gem dolls. Ha! I think it may have been our 6th birthday. I just remember getting to wear a pretty dress and playing lots of games. Good memories.

3. The best karaoke song is I prefer anything from the 1980’s era. You just can’t beat the electric guitar and piano. Some I like are: “Like a Virgin”, “I Wear My Sunglasses at Night”, “You Spin Me Right Round”

4. Boots make me feel I don’t own a pair of cowboy boots. I know I live in Texas now…but still don’t have a pair. I love my Uggs. I like trendy boots, but I can’t wear a super high heel.

5. I am grateful for my family. #1 always in my book is my family and God’s grace.

Speaking of…I’ll share some pictures of Connor’s birthday dinner last night with Adam and Christa:

We had a great dinner and Toys R Us shopping spree! The last two pictures are of his party with his class at school. Hope you all are having a great week! xo Becky

An InLinkz Link-up

Happy 4th Birthday Connor!

March 4, 2014

Dear Connor,

I can’t believe it’s been 4 years since we brought you home from the hospital on that snowy day in March. You have blessed our lives beyond measure. Your Daddy and I had a lot of time together before you came and still we can’t remember what we did before you were with us. You have brought so much joy and laughter into our hearts. My prayer for you is that you will be a strong, loving, and Godly man some day. Before you were born I told God your life was not mine it was His…and that promise remains true. You are a child of Him and I hope God uses your life for His work and glory.

You are at such a fun age now. No more diapers or restless nights. We actually have to drag you out of bed in the mornings….new moms if you think the day will never come. It does. You say the funniest things and crack me and Daddy up every day! You are very polite and compassionate towards others. You wear your emotions on your sleeve. You love playing games on the IPad, watching Disney Junior, playing soccer, and pretty much anything with cheese. I don’t know if you’ll ever have a sibling, but if you don’t then that’s okay because God has given us the best gift ever. YOU.

As the years go by and things change for you I can only hope you remain the sweet, kind-hearted boy that you are. I love you more than you’ll ever know in one lifetime and then some…..

Happy birthday my sweet Connor boy. You fill my heart with so much joy – you are my angel from God above- you fill my heart with so much love.

Love,

Mommy

Right after my C-section. 10 lbs. of hunka chunka burning love!

I look like a hot mess…but I was pretty doped up. Ha ha!

Birthday waffles before school this morning 🙂

My love my life…Happy birthday Connor!

Weekend Wrap Up

March 3, 2014

I can’t believe my baby boy will by FOUR tomorrow. It seems like I just brought him home from the hospital. People tell you how fast time flies, and in the moment you don’t believe them, but it really does. He sure has enjoyed opening up some birthday cards from his Nana & Poppy & Nannie Sue 🙂 Thank you so much! He loves opening the mail box every day and getting the mail.

Saturday was pretty relaxed. I did some deep cleaning around the house (fun times). We made a family coffee run and got an oil change…blah blah blah. All the things you don’t have time for during the week!

Took a family selfie and it looks like Daddy is “photo-bombing” us! We had gorgeous weather on Saturday. I had a really fun engagement photo session I can’t wait to share pics with you! Then Sunday the CRAZY cold weather hit us again. I think this is the coldest day in March for Texas in YEARS! Connor’s school was delayed this morning….oh joy. Nice to drive up and see a delayed sign on the front door. An email or call would have been nice. Opening his birthday card from Nana & Poppy

Here’s our last #selfieaday with my 3-year-old…..tear. Have a fab week! Love yuns!

Friday Five: Link Up

February 28, 2014

1. We got some Papa Murphy’s Pizza this past week to take home. It’s so easy and good for a working Mama like me! It’s fresh and delicious. You just pop it in the oven and viola!

Pepperoni & Spinach, feta, and sundried tomato:

After they were baked:

2. My sweet friends at Seattle’s Best Coffee sent me a coffee care package. I love those peeps they are so nice 🙂

3. I found these gorgeous chairs on Craigslist. I want them for photography shoots SO BAD! She’s not willing to split them up though. I anyone in DFW wants to go halfsies with me on these chairs let me know!

4. Our #selfieaday HAPPY FRIDAY post!
5. I love this….amen and amen. Happy weekend y’all!

4 Year Photo Shoot

February 27, 2014

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

Dog Tired

February 25, 2014

We’ve had a lot going on lately. Some I’ve shared on the blog or Instagram. I’m lacking mojo and honestly just exhausted. There are some days I wish I could stay at home with Connor and have a normal routine, exercise, cook dinner, read books…without having to worry about time or money. I know God is in control of everything and He knows the desires of our hearts.

I recently changed jobs (same company). I’m working longer hours now. I love my job and wouldn’t change it for the world, but this week every day I’ve been dead dog tired? What gives? I’m trying to eat better and exercise weather permitting. Terence has a 2 hour commute every day, so he’s also tired and exhausted at the end of each day. I cook dinner, do laundry, and dishes…..after that I am wiped! I know this year is going to be full of changes and struggles. My mind is constantly reeling. Do you ever have a problem just shutting down your brain?

I don’t want to be that Mom that’s so tired at the end of the day that all I can muster is a frozen pizza in the oven and Connor is stuck in front of the TV the rest of the night just so we can relax. But I am sorry to admit that’s the way it’s been lately. We play soccer or read a book. But somehow I feel like that’s not enough and I’m only giving 75% of what I should be. Finding balance is hard and there is no magic key to happiness.

Do any of you struggle with these things? I know I’m going on and on about feeling guilty. How do you find happiness and contentment in the everyday when you wish things were different?

Our little #selfieaday moments and morning rides in the car is something I cherish. Connor actually asks to do the selfies. If I forget he reminds me 🙂 It’s become a memory and is special to him.

So, even if we just have our few special moments together each day it means more to me than anything in the world. I know I’m lacking a lot in this role of motherhood…but all of that said….it’s the best thing I’ve ever done in my life.