Mason's First Steps

I don't have a way to stream video yet, but Mason took his first steps on his own 2 days ago on Luke's actual birthday! He took 3 steps toward me from the table to the microwave, and then another 3-4 for Dave that evening! It was SO cute! And it's about time that little guys starts walking! Last night he took about 6 steps to me and I swear he said 'Ta-Da' when he was done! It was cute! He holds his arms WAY up in the air and is just as happy as a clam to be on his feet. Except when he doesn't want to walk, then you can't get the kid to straighten his legs to save your life! I'll take some still pictures tomorrow - maybe when it's less hectic! Way to go my little Mason!

Saying Goodbye To Kindergarten

Ian's last day of Kindergarten was today! He was very sad to see the year come to an end. He has truly loved his kindergarten class and has learned and has grown so much this past school year! He is growing up so fast it seems!
Yesterday, he was sitting on the couch looking through his school yearbook while I was practicing the piano for a minute... and when I was done, he came up to me with big tears welling up in his eyes and said, "Mom, you know what that song reminds me of?" (he was getting all choked up by this time) and I said, "no, what buddy?" And he said, "How much I'm going to miss my kindergarten!" and by then he had began to sob. It was so sweet and hard for me to stay composed, but to see him get emotional about kindergarten truly said to me how much he enjoyed it. He said how much he was going to miss all his friends and his teacher. So I suggested he make Miss Dulin, his teacher, a good-bye card. So, because it was so pathetic and cute and sad all in one, I copied it so we could remember it always. Just like me, huh? So below is the card he made for his teacher. And I think she even shed a little tear when she read it!

I promised Ian that some of his classmates now will most likely be in his first grade class next year, and he'll see Miss Dulin at school sometimes too.
I'm so proud of everything that Ian can do now. He is beginning to read on his own and that just amazes me! He can add pretty good and has started subtraction. He's been a great student, according to his teacher, and works hard in his projects and assignments. The top picture is from his kindergarten play, in the which he performed his own part and the part of a classmate who was absent. He was the only one in the class who had all parts memorized! Awesome! I look forward to looking at his daily journal he kept in the upcoming days. I love my little Ian. He is so bright and can be a GREAT helper! Good job in Kindergarten, Ian! I love you!

Visiting Formenti's

Mason, Grandma Formenti, and Amy

Dave and Mason

Ian and Mason

Luke's way of getting out of eating dinner...

We had a nice time visiting Dave's grandparents this weekend as well! The boys were really exhausted from the previous day when we went to Jeremy's open house party, then stayed over night at Missy and Steve's house, then played at Granny's house, and were just beat by the time we got to the Formenti's! Luke was so tired, he didn't want to eat dinner, which upset the grown-ups, but he wasn't gonna eat... he even said he didn't want cake, then proceeded to fall asleep in Dave's lap during dinner! It was so cute, then I felt really bad for getting mad at him for not eating... the poor kid just wanted to go to bed! ;) But we still had a good time playing and visiting outside. Mason fell asleep at the table too during dessert, and Ian also konked out after he finished his cake sitting up in the chair. It was the first time that all 3 boys fell asleep at their house! I felt bad, cause I want them to visit their great grandparents and get to know them... I guess we need to go there first from now on and not last! It was a great visit though!

A Great Visit with Grandma!

Grandma and Mason

Mason out in front at Granny's

Luke with Granny's flowers

Ian with Granny's flowers.

We had a great visit this weekend with Dave's Mom and Granny and Grandpa and the rest of the family. It was a beautiful day and the boys had so much fun playing out in the yard with the fun toys and playing ball. We had a great cookout too. We know how much Granny loves her flowers so I tried to get some pictures of the boys by her flowers! They had a good time. We all had a really nice time!

11 Months for Mason!

So I'm a little behind with posting pictures of Mason for his 11 month birthday, but better late than never, right? I didn't do the regular photo shoot either... I think it's because I'm out of outfits for him! Time for a birthday! Anyway, Mason's new things this month have been eating much more table food, playing with the water dispenser - as you can see in the pictures - yelling out the window at Ian and Luke riding their bikes, drinking from a sippy cup, and much more. He's such a great baby and I'm excited about that. He's sleeping more consistanly through the night and that is WONDERFUL for mommy! I love my little Mason and will be sad when he turns 1 next month already!!!

Jeremy's Graduation

Last weekend we were able to go to Dave's half-brother's graduation. It was a good time, even though the kids were crazy tired and didn't like sitting on the bleachers very long! hahaha... but it was good to see and we're glad we all got to go!

Loving the Box

So yesterday, Ian thought it'd be fun to put Mason in the diaper box. Apparently, Mason liked it, because he didn't scream at all. Luke and Ian got a kick out of it and I had fun watching them play! It was funny, so I thought I'd share!

Mother's Day

It was such a beautiful day on Sunday, which was Mother's Day! And I have to say that this year was the absolute best Mother's day ever since I've been a mother! I woke up to Dave cooking bacon and eggs for me! (this is AMAZING since he's never really cooked me anything as a meal our entire marriage!) It was wonderful! He even trimmed the fat off the bacon for me! How sweet! Dave gave me a new gerber daisy plant to replace the one he ripped out the previous year. (he didn't know they grow back each year) Ian made me a sweet card and planted some flowers during school and gave those to me! Luke brought me his herbs he planted last month in preschool and told me 'look what I got you mommy!' - I guess since everyone else was giving me flowers, he needed to too! It was so cute! Church was good and I had Dave take some pictures of me with each one of the boys, then our friend took a family picture for us. I never get pictures with the boys - well, good ones anyway - so I'm glad these came out ok! After church we went to Mom's house and Dad, Dave and Joe grilled out for us women! It was great! The kids were so good and the weather was beautiful! We had a good time visiting and enjoying our pampered day!

The Crimson Pirates take the field!

Ian had his very first T-Ball game today! He did wonderful! He got to bat 2 times and hit very good! He got on base (but everyone does in T-Ball!) and I was very proud of him! His team name is the 'Crimson Pirates'! How fun! He got to play in the field at 3rd base and 1st base, and fielded the ball well - except at first base.... we still need to work on him staying put and knowing that everyone will be throwing him the ball! It was cute to watch and I can't wait for the next game! His coach really is impressed with his swing, and says he's got great potential! A mom couldn't be more proud!

Zonked by Cheerios!

So I was making muffins this morning and inbetween feeding Mason some Cheerios to keep him occupied while I baked. Suddenly after about 15 minutes, I noticed he wasn't making much noise. I looked over and found him snoozing. What a perfect photo opp! (only I would think that, right?) But it was cute, so here you go! He hasn't fallen asleep like that since the bouncer incident. (see past posts!)