Mac turns TWO!

It's official. I am the mom of a two year old. Holy guacamole! Where does time go? It seems like only weeks ago we were anxiously anticipating his arrival, and now he's two years old!

Since Mac was born the weekend of the Master's, his birthday usually falls around the event. This year, we decided to celebrate with a Master's themed party. It was so much fun planning his party, and seeing my "pins" come to life. Last month we hosted a cookout at our house where friends & family joined us to celebrate our little man! We had a BOGIE burger bar, PUTTER potato salad, PAR and beans, a CHIPPING area, Bunker BALLS, and a birthday party wouldn't be complete without cake and ice cream! We served water and lemonade for beverages, and all the kiddos got theirs in golf ball cup that they got to take home with them. It was a fun filled evening celebrating Mac! He got lots of birthday surprises, and has enjoyed breaking in all his new toys.

Dear Mac-

We cannot believe you're two years old. You are growing up way too fast! You are learning new things everyday, and it's so much fun watching you grow. We are so thankful God gave you to us. You are the cutest kid we've ever seen, and you bring so much joy to our life. You're sweet and a little bit ornery, but nothing worse than a typical 2 year old little boy. We love hearing your contagious belly laugh, and watching you explore new things. We love you to the moon, baby boy! XOXO

Love,
Mommy& Daddy

Dear Mom,

First off, I want to say thank you. When I was a young girl, I never knew what kind of sacrifices you made for us girls. But now that I'm a mom myself, I know how hard this motherhood thing can be at times and I want you to know that I am beyond grateful for everything you did for me while I was young. And not only thank you for all you did through my childhood, but also for all you do now for my little family. Clete couldn't ask for a better mother in-law to love him and accept him as her own like you do. Mac couldn't have a better Queenie, who loves and adores him. You've taught him so much in life so far! He already knows to cling to Jesus and you've been a big part of teaching him that.

You are our backbone. You hold our family together, and we know that no matter what we can call Mom and she'll always be there. If she doesn't have the right the thing to say or advice to give, she has the right Bible verse(s) to send your way that are exactly what you need to read. And sometimes it's just an ear to listen but exactly what we need.

You are our prayer warrior. We feel your prayers, especially during times when we need them.

You are a friend. Now that I'm older, I'm so grateful for the close bond that we have. I know you're just a phone call and hour and half drive away if we need you. And I'm honored to call you more than my mom, but my friend.

You are a super-star grandma. I'm thankful that you play a major role in my child's life. I love watching the bond grow that Mac has with you and Dad. He loves his Queenie & Poppie, and already knows they'd do anything in the world for him.

You are loved. Although we don't tell you often enough, we love you so much and know that we would be lost without you.

On this Mother's Day, and every day, I hope that you know how much you're loved and appreciated. I pray that I can be a large chunk of the mom you are to Mac and any other children we may have one day. XOXO

In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, I wanted to write a post in honor of my mom. Now that I'm a mother myself, I know how very special this day is. I hope every mother reading this has a wonderful Mother's Day!

cheers, 4 years!

It was 4 years ago today we stood before God, family, and friends to say our vows and start our life together. It was a magical day, and one I'll always remember. 

Since then, we've had many changes in life. We've experienced the most exciting times of our lives, and we've also gone through times of disappointment. All along the way, we've stood beside one another and taken on this life together just as we vowed to do. I love you to the moon, mr! There's no one else I'd want to share this life with. These past 4 years have been a heck of a ride, and I look forward to what the next 50 years bring our way. Happy Anniversary to us! 

Mac's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 1st Birthday Party

This past weekend we celebrated Mac's birthday with a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party. Mac's 1st birthday party was a great success! My sweet friend Kylie from OK Momma helped me with some of the decor, Jill at Blue Sky Party Cakes did his cakes and cupcakes, and Cookiedoodle out of Jenks, OK did the sugar cookies we had for party favors.

The party was a fun 1st birthday celebration for our little nugget! We are so grateful to all of our family and friends who helped us celebrate Mac turning one. Mac got lots of new goodies, and also had lots of cake!

12 months old

Last week our sweet baby boy turned 1 year old! I'm not quite sure how this is even possible. It was just a few weeks ago I was in labor ALL DAY waiting for his arrival with family and friends by our side.

Flash forward a year (plus) later... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAC! 

Mac is walking everywhere and is in to everything! He is Mr. Independent and also very curious. He loves bath time, watching Mickey Mouse, eating blueberries, and going to see his friends at daycare. He still adores his daddy, but is pretty partial to his mama too! Mac loves to play with his trucks, train, books, and blocks. He also enjoys playing with his sister and loves when daddy chases him. Mac is now opening cabinets and pulling out anything he can, and has also recently discovered how to roll toilet paper off the roll. He is all boy! He still fights naps, but loves to rock and cuddle when he sleepy. He can say a handful of different words, and like to sing and rub his hair when he gets sleepy. Mac still loves his bottle, but also likes eating lots of different foods. He is wearing 12-18 months clothes, size 4 diapers, and size 6 shoes. He has 8 teeth, and is currently cutting number 9 which is molar number 2. Those molars are tough ones! He is a pure bundle of joy, and has the best laugh ever! Being his mama is the best thing that's ever happened to me!

Mac,
Happy Birthday sweet boy! We cannot believe you're now a whole year old. This past year has flew by, and has been so much fun. You've brought us so much joy and have been the biggest blessing we've ever been given. God knew what he was doing when he placed you in our life. You are loved so much, and we pray for great things to come in your life. Although you're often ornery, we wouldn't have you any other way! You are perfectly imperfect and complete our family (for now). We love you to the moon and back times 1000, sweet boy!
XOXO,
Mama

Easter 2015

This year, Easter came earlier than last year so it was Mac's second Easter. Friday evening we went to Easter service at our church. Saturday Mac went with his Queenie & Poppie to see the Easter bunny, while mommy & daddy started packing the house. It's just a few weeks until we move, so we are trying to get prepared. Mac loved the bunny, and we got a great picture of them together this year! Like I said in an instagram post over the weekend, at our house we see no harm in the Bunny as long as we teach our children why we celebrate this beautiful time of the year. Saturday evening we went to church with our family, then Sunday morning the Easter bunny hopped by our house and that afternoon we had dinner with family and the little ones played. It was a great weekend celebrating our Risen Savior!

Mac's 1 Year Pictures

My sweet friend, Kylie, from OK Momma did Mac's 1 Year Photo Shoot a few weeks back. She also took his newborn pictures last year, so it seemed completely appropriate to ask her to do these too. I couldn't be happier with the way these pictures turned out! She was so patient with us as Mac had a couple of melt downs during our little session with her. 

Kylie did a fabulous job capturing his personality. I am so grateful for these little memories that I'll cherish forever of our little nugget. Mac looks like such a big boy in some of these! In some his hair looks like it has a red tint, but I think it was the red background and lighting. He is definitely transitioning to a toddler and isn't a baby anymore. (You'll also notice that he loves the cake!) I still cannot believe he turns a whole year old in just a few days!

Party Planning for the BIG #1!

It's hard to believe that it was a whole year ago when we were planning for our little man's arrival, and now we're beginning to plan for his first birthday extravaganza! I don't know where time goes, but I do know it goes by way too fast once you have a little of your own.

If you follow me on Pinterest you've probably noticed the planning of Mac's first birthday has commenced. I have been pinning lots of ideas lately. I've chosen to go with the theme of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse because that's Mac's favorite. If you could just see the smile that comes across his face when the boy sees Mickey come on TV, you'd understand why I say that. Plus, it's a theme that will be relatively easy to find and make things for. Kylie from OK Momma will be helping me with some fun ideas for the party. I am so blessed and grateful for her creative self and our friendship. It's been so much fun getting ideas together and collaborating for this BIG celebration, but it also makes me so sad that my baby boy is transitioning into a toddler. ::sigh::

Here are some of my favorite pins on Mac's 1st birthday board. You can see all that I'm pinning by following me on Pinterest!