Aaaaaalmost!!

Gavin is soooooo close to being an official walker! He holds onto his little toy and walks all over but once he doesn't have anything to hold on to, he gets nervous and plops down! That, and I think he's just faster that way! He's been taking 3-4 steps alot more though lately so I'm guessing it'll be anytime. Good...the kid weighs a ton and Mamma's arm is wearing out!! I was wondering why I've had spasms in that side of my neck and shoulder for weeks now. The doctor pointed out the obvious. I love holding my baby but my feelings won't be hurt when the heating pad gets a rest!

Fun Fridays!

 Since this sweet little man was born I have been fortunate enough to stay home with him every Friday. It's our own little space in time together and while I try to catch up on laundry and the bajillion other filthy atrocities happening in this house I make hanging with him my priority! I mean, how could this adorableness be anything but what I wanna be doing?!

I have come to realize these mundane moments are the fabric that weaves together a life. These belly laughs and gap-toothed smiles are what really matters. These two beautiful babies have reminded me to be grateful for the little things....

GO NOLES!!

 Welp, color Garret ecstatic. His Noles FINALLY pulled out another BCS Championship title! We sported our gear all year and hoped...the fact that they had an amazing team lead by the Heisman winner Jameis Winston didn't hurt! Here are some pics from the blessed event as well as from throughout the season :)

It became a "tradition" of sorts for Garret to jump in the pool upon victory, which, in Florida seems fine and all, unless you have some freaky cold front that gets you in the low 30's at game time. It's a bad picture because let's just say the whole thing lasted about 6 seconds. I told him he's so taking care of himself if he gets pneumonia. Dingbat. I suppose it works....cause, well, here we are ;) GO NOLES!!

Happy First Birthday to my littlest love!!

Our sweet boy went and unwittingly broke my heart in a million pieces...he turned one. 

I feel so proud and excited to see what his adorable little self becomes but it's so bittersweet too. My last baby is no longer...a baby. As I incessantly remind Maddie, they will always be my babies but in reality, they are growing, changing beings and it kiiiiiiills me to loosen the umbilical cord. 

But, if it just HAD to happen, I figured we'd give him one heck of a party. A day-before-the-National-Championship-FSU-themed party. Let's say it was the first time Daddy was super in to party planning. He usually half-glances at my inspiration photos, fabric swatches and the like and just nods in agreement, "yup, yeah sure, looks great babe." I secretly relish the control when it comes to this stuff but I did need a bit of help with constructing the "goal posts" and putting lines on the field. He loved it. We may not get him to butt out from this point forward. I didn't entirely think it through....

I have to admit, all this stinky boy stuff was kinda fun! 

• We kinda wanted it to be like a tailgate, complete with cornhole, touch football and yummy football food!

A friend gave me all this fabric so I thought a little photo booth would be fun! Never mind that the fence is

 only 6 feet tall and some heads were hanging over...detail oriented I am not....

Garret thought these shirts would be fun. Loved them!!

Got almooooost everyone!

He loved his cake...although as much of a little wild man as he is, he was meek with it....thought for sure he'd demolish the thing!!

I  hope my little man had a great time....he sure seemed to! He loves to be around other kids and got some fab gifts! Surrounded by loved ones....doesn't get much better!