Loves & Other Things

Chris pulled off a great Mother's Day dinner, on Saturday, and breakfast, on Sunday morning, but I think he topped himself off in the gifts department. I think next year will be tough to out-do this one:

He recorded Logan's voice saying "I love you, Mommy" and my heart melted and tears welled up in my eyes! It's also really funny to watch Logan press the button a thousand times and repeat it after the bear is done!

Around the bear's neck came this beautiful bauble, an Irish claddagh ring! I had been looking for one in silver but claddagh ring's in these parts are hard to come by, so when I saw this, I begged, pleaded, to get it that day, but no, it wasn't coming home that day. I probably would've bought it myself but I had an inkling it would make its way to my finger =) Father's day and Chris' birthday (both in the same month) will be tough!

My mom made these crocheted washcloths! We tried one out on Logan and it did the job! She also got me a $15 iTunes card, which came just in time, because the one I got for Christmas has like $0.64 left! Ha!

This is what I bought my mom for Mother's day! She's picked up her crocheting again and is starting to get into knitting, as well, and when I saw this on Etsy I knew I had to get it for my mom! The bowl is completely hand-made and the artist did a fabulous job! She also makes vases and small animal sculptures. The vases are awesome because she personalizes them with your name(s). So cute! Here's a link to her Etsy shop, MaidofClay.

And before I forget to post it for today, here's Pic #8:

I don't think the new baby will need any new clothes anytime soon! Ha! Although I will most likely buy him a new coming home outfit! The benefits to having another boy =) Oh and I know I've already filled this post up with pics but I seriously love this picture too!

It puts how small Logan was compared to now and how small this bundle of boy will be into perspective! ♥

Happy Mother's Day ♥

I hope everyone is enjoying their mother's day! I know I haven't been keeping up with my pics a day but I'll post them here now, however, before I do I just want to congratulate two friends who had their babies on Friday and Saturday! My friend Kelly and her husband, Dave, had their baby girl, Mo11y Frances, on Friday! They didn't know what they were having until the big day! She's super cute and I wish I was home in NJ to see them! Saturday my friend, Nicole, who's the proud blog owner of FromOurHouseToYours, and her husband, became proud first time parents to their daughter Luciana Ray! She's super adorable too and her gender was also a surprise! They both get to enjoy their babies today =) xoxo

Okay! Now on to my Pics of a day Nos.5, 6,7 & 8! I decided to let the peanut butter cookies be pic #4 afterall! =)

Pic #5 (Thursday)

"My Baby Bumblebee". That song has been stuck in my head and I just realized that this is a bee towel!

Pic #6 (Friday)

This dog obviously thinks she owns the backyard and all items stored back there! Ha!

Pic #7 (Saturday, thanks to my Mom)

Silly boy banging lids and making a ruckus! Thankfully Mommy was at work..Lucky Grandma, Titi, and Daddy =)



Pic #8 (Sunday)

The reason why I get to celebrate Mother's Day for a 3rd year in a row! Thank you for being everything I ever wanted in a little boy! Can't wait to see how you are as a big brother xo!

I also want to thank my mom and sister for coming out to spend the (weekend) day with me, Chris, and Logan! We had fun, or at least I did, when I was home but I know Logan loved spending time with his Grandma and Titi! 

A Special Mother's Day

As the day is starting to end I hope everyone had a beautiful mother's day, I know I did. Last year of course was special because it was my first one, however, this year was also a special year because I got to spend it with my mom for the first time in 8 years! Yup you read that right. The why and how behind it is a long story and best be saved for another post. Being only 4 1/2 hours away helped bring us together! I love my mom and was happy that we could spend the weekend and part of today together.

Me with my mommy!

On Saturday we went to the Botanical Gardens in Memphis. It was a gorgeous day (not to hot and with a cool  breeze). It was so gorgeous out I got sunburn and didn't even feel it! Ha! My mom took some great pictures of the flowers and some awesome and memorable family pics! Logan had so much fun, especially playing in the section they call "My Big Backyard"! We had fun watching him take it all in, walking the gardens, and feeding the coy fish!

Today we spent Mother's Day at home relaxing and waiting for our new washer and dryer to be delivered. It was bittersweet because we weren't friends and family in NJ but we were with my mom and sister. Logan "got" his mommy a much needed jewelery box and Daddy picked up some of Giada's new line at Target. I was stoked because I love Giada De Laurentiis!

The best gift of all though, today, and everyday, since the day my baby was born is my baby. Without him I would not be celebrating this day as a mommy.  He makes my life so much brighter and fills my heart with so much joy. He said "Momma" first and his eyes light up whenever I walk through the room and that makes my day no matter how bad or good.  If I had to do it all over again I would and I wouldn't change a thing. Being on bedrest while I was pregnant made me appreciate life so much more and showed me the true meaning of a mother's love (even before her baby is born).  When I held him and looked into his eyes I knew unconditional love and that is the greatest gift a mother could ever get! I love him more than life (as I think every mother loves her child(ren). Thank you Logan for choosing me to be your mommy. I am very thankful! ♥ Mommy