Summer is here!

And it has brought us busy days.  I was reminded, very nicely, by my brother last night that I have been remiss in updating my blog.  Which made me think 'slacker' on one hand and then, 'hey, my brother actually reads my blog' on the other.  So here come some updates...enjoy.

Our first few days of sunshine meant constant begging from Shayden and back door clinging from Quinton to be outside.  Makes me so thankful for our backyard and the space to play.

The back steps where we watch the gentlemen mow our lawn, from start to finish without a word uttered.  This is by far Shayden's highlight of each week and he talks about his lawn mower guys year round, he knows them by name and anticipates their high fives and short conversations.  Quinton is starting to join in and certainly enjoys the noise and activity.

I love that this picnic table is now gracing our backyard...its history, almost everyone in my family has had it in their backyard for their children at some point.

Makes me Laugh

Quinton just makes me laugh.  He is such a funny little boy and his actions reflect his zest for life.

The other day his GranDanna bought him a new book - a touch and feel - which he was super pumped to look at and experience.  After reading it once I placed it on the ground for him to continue to look at and when I checked back on him minutes later this is what I found.

Hey, this is soft.

No ones looking, right!

MMMMmmmm

He takes "touch and feel" to a whole new level.

4th Annual Cinco de Mayo

Yes folks, its that time of year again...the Annual Cinco de Mayo party hosted by you know who...these guys!  I wish I could tell you that we celebrate the history of this day but in reality we just use it as a great reason to hit the patio and hang out with our family and friends.  Plus the kids love smashing into a pinata filled with candy...oh yeah and did I mention I make a killer margarita (thank you Mama Kay).  So as we enjoyed glorious weather last night, and after days of rain it was appreciated even more, I was thankful for this 5th of May and the wonderful tradition we started 4 years ago.  

Enjoy a view of the party from my lens.

Your hosts, Pepita and Pepe

Casual outdoor dining...may fav

The mad rush for a sugar high

Quinton is 9 months

It seems unbelievable that Q is 9 months old.  Wow, that was fast!

So what is our little guy up to right now, EVERYTHING.  He is crawling, pulling up on everything, falling on everything and also destroying everything he can get his hands on.  Its a riot and a mess and I love it.

We had his 9 month check-up today and while he is doing great I did get a talk about his weight, or lack thereof, and so now we are on an aggressive approach to a high caloric intake and have a weigh in 6 weeks.  Don't worry, I am not stressing too much, he is healthy and happy and certainly well fed.  He's just our little peanut.

Quinton, we love you so much and your smile is infectious.  Can't wait to see what fun adventures you take us on.