When Dad's Away, We Play!

For the month of March Austin had to leave us for a rotation in Prescott. It was not fun being without him! We only lasted for one week before we headed back to Texas for some help and company. We always have such a fun time in Texas, and this trip was no different!

Loving time with Aunt Jessica :) 

My mom kept the old high chair from when I was a little baby, so we pulled it out for Paxton to use. 

All ready before Sunday church

After a week Lexi, came out from Idaho to join the party! Things really got fun once Jessica's spring break started, and Lexi was around to play :D 

Dad was gone, so Jessica took on the role of chef and made us all mini apple pies :) 

Growing up in a house full of girls, there aren't many boy toys around for Paxton to play with. This is about the only thing, a fire truck to ride around on. In the mean time, Paxton basically became a doll for all us girls to pose him on different props while we took pictures haha poor guy! 

By this point Paxton had enough, he was going to chew on the piano to make us stop haha 

Monday we went out for some mani and pedi's. Paxton was such a good boy! He fell asleep the whole time we were there but probably from boredom haha 

Another day we went to the movie Oz. Grandma had the magic touch and kept Paxton asleep the whole movie! 

We took a trip down to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. They weren't really in bloom yet, but it was still nice to get out for the day. 

That night we went out for some good Texas BBQ :) 

Friday was finally the day Paxton had been waiting for. Now more girly things, but a trip to the zoo! In all honesty he had no idea what was going on, and was more intrigued by the fences, ropes and birds, but it was still fun! 

Saturday I thought I had booked my flight for 7:30am but soon realized I booked the 7:30pm flight! It left us more time to spend with family which we loved, but meant for a long night for Pax and me. 

We really missed Austin and were so excited to see him when we got back, but as always we missed our family. It is always bitter sweet to leave. We are sure glad that rotation is over though! 

Sunday was none other than St. Patrick's day. Paxton had to wear some green for the occasion! 

Seven Month/Easter Pictures

At the beginning of March, we found a photographer who was offering to do some pictures with little chicks and a duck for Easter. We decided to jump on the opportunity to take a few pictures for Paxton's half birthday (but really we didn't get them taken until he was seven months old). Pax did surprisingly well with the animals!

Another Month Gone...

I can't believe we are already in March! I thought I would just post some random pics of what we have been doing the past month.

We have been taking every advantage to be outside, and enjoy this nice weather before it is gone. If Arizona were this nice year round, I would never leave.

One Saturday it was especially nice, so we went and hiked some trails close to our house. 

We also took Pax out to the pool, but the water was too cold for him to get in. We just enjoyed some sun instead. There will be a lot more pool days this summer for him to enjoy!

Someone is fascinated with the grass, as you can tell from this picture and the first one. Also his little belly poking out is my fav! 

We go on lots of walks while dad is working. 

Sometimes, if the park isn't too crowded, we stop for a ride in the swing. One day we were there with some friends, and they noticed he had fallen asleep while I was pushing him hahah He can honestly sleep anywhere... except for his crib :/

We celebrated Valentine's day of course. I couldn't resist to take some pictures of him with kisses. Austin and I kept it pretty chill by just cooked up some steaks, and getting some cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory to go. 

Austin and I chose not to get each other gifts for valentines day, but we still went out that day and got Paxton a little something. A tool bench to help motivate him to sit up. He is starting his tool collection young, just like Papa Wade and Austin :) 

Paxton is always so good when we go shopping, which we have been doing a lot of lately. I am trying to redo some stuff in my living room for my birthday/valentines present. 

This isn't a great picture, but Paxton is obsessed over playing with the wipes bag. We let him play with it for a little while, but then one day he scratched his eye on the bag so now I try to put it in a basket away from him. One day I laid him down on the floor far away from the basket, turned around for a few seconds, and when I looked back he had rolled over a couple times to get to the wipes! Such a little stinker! 

Also the other day I was eating some apples and Paxton just kept staring at me, so I wondered what he would do if I put it in his mouth. At first he was so confused but then he liked sucking on it, and licking it. It's like his own healthy sucker! 

So that is about all that has been going on here. We are excited to go to Texas on Sunday and see our family again!

You're Doing Ok Mom

I couldn't help but post this video because I saw it the other day, and let's just say... I might have lost it haha Being an advertising major at heart, I love when ads hit there target audience right on the nose, and this commercial did just that. It was just what I needed to hear to realize that being a stay at home mom is worth it. And for all those times when I feel I have no idea what I'm doing, or if what I am doing is making a difference. Let's just say I love it and I wish Paxton could say all those things to me! I guess for now I will just take this commercial as reassurance that I am doing ok :) 

Twenty-Fourth Birthday and Six Months

On Friday I turned 24! I am getting old... haha especially now that I have a kid I feel old. To celebrate our friends Kali and Ryan watched Paxton so we could treat ourselves to Cheesecake Factory. It was nice remembering what life was like going out on dates before Pax, although we both missed him. We skipped the cheesecake though because Austin had bought me a birthday cake. At our local grocery story they sell "Cake Boss" cakes, so I had been wanting to try it for a while and see if it was anything amazing. Not gonna lie... it wasn't anything special. But at least now I know!

The next day (February 2nd) Paxton turned six months old!! I can not believe he is already that big!

We really love the stage he is at right now! I know as a first time parent we think that about every stage they hit, but honestly he is so fun! He is totally developing his own personality. He is very social like his dad haha He loves to wrestle with dad, and laugh at mom. He is obsessed with being on his stomach which has led to interesting nights. I wake up all the time to him just talking and chilling on his stomach, or if he is really tired he will just fall asleep on his stomach which he never use to do. We started him on baby food in Texas. So far he has just tried squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes since you are suppose to wait 3-4 days in between new foods. He was not a huge fan of the carrots.. but likes the others. Austin wanted to start him on veggies first because he learned from a pediatrician that if you start with the good stuff (fruits) first, then they won't like veggies as much. Pax is working hard at trying to sit up by himself. He wiggles his legs like he wants to crawl, but still hasn't realized he needs to lift that belly off the ground! Sleeping has been interesting.. we got in a really bad habit of letting him sleep in bed with us while we were gone for that month. Now that we are back we are trying to get him use to his crib again which is hit and miss. Everything he touches goes in his mouth. It is so funny to think that is how babies discover new things haha He likes when I read books to him, and some of his favorites are Click, Clack Moo Cows That Type, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I go to the doctor next week so I don't know what his weight and hight are right now. I doubt he is lacking.. he is a chunk haha I've come to discover that being a parent is challenging at times, but so worth it when that little guy smiles and looks as us with those big blue eyes :) 

Texas in January

After our time in Litchfield, we headed straight to Texas. Austin had set it up to finish his rotation with two weeks at a Radiology office in Fort Worth. This was Paxton's first trip to Texas so he had to sport his cowboy boots!

While in Texas, Paxton had his first try of a little rice teething biscuit called Baby Mum Mums, along with some baby squash. He loved them both! But he is one messy boy... 

We took Austin to try out a burger place called Twisted Root. It was featured on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives. I think we ate our body weight in calories that day haha but it was awesome! 

Just playing with the piggie toes, and getting better at rolling over. 

Also working on sitting up (with pillows to break the fall haha )

We took a walk to the park one day and tried Paxton out on the swing. He was a fan :D 

After spending three weeks in Texas, and being spoiled beyond belief my family was so sad to see us go. We had so much fun on our month long trip! All the hospitality and love that was shown from all of our families made it easy to be away from home for so long. Hopefully one day we will all live a little closer :D

Getting in the Christmas Spirit

(December 8th)
Since Austin and I have been together, even when we were dating, we have always taken a night to make and decorate sugar cookies together. This year we were so excited to include Paxton in the tradition. He may have even got a little lick of icing from his dad!