To my sweet baby boy

I love that you come and sit on my lap when we read or throw the ball for Cayda.

I love that you get excited to eat fruit.

I love that you have a sparkle in your eye when you smile.

I love when you're tired and you come rest your head on me.

I love hearing you laugh when you play with Cayda.

I love that you come to me for comfort.

I love watching you sleep.

I love that you are curious about everything, yet still cautious.

I love when you look at me when you know you're about to do something you're not supposed to.

I love watching you splash in the bathtub.

I love being your mom.

I love you for who you are and I always will.

A boy and his watermelon

Mason loves fruit. I wanted to try to get some pictures of him and since he has this passion for fruit, I thought I would bribe him with it in order to get him to sit still. The problem is he gets so focused on eating it he won't look at me. I never realized "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" started this early! Here are some of the shots I did manage to get. I think the one where it looks like he's playing a flute is so funny.

Check it out!

Some of you know that I have been taking an online photography workshop. I am having a great time learning all there is and I still have sooo far to go. Last week my teacher really liked my homework that I turned in and decided to post it on her blog saying how much she loves teaching her students and what her workshop can do for their art.  If you want to check it out here is the link. There's also a comment at the end from someone else. Totally makes me blush, but she was very encouraging to me.

http://503galleries.com/blog/my-newest-loves/

Bad Doggie

Last year, after Mason was born, our dog Cayda got into a bit of trouble and ate some potpourri while we were gone, costing us a hefty vet bill. Because of that she lost her privilege to "roam" the house and we were forced to crate her any time we left her alone. We just couldn't afford for her to get into trouble again. Recently we decided to try it out again. For awhile she was doing fine. Nothing had been disturbed while she was out. This past week or two though she hasn't been able to resist the temptation. First it was a little plastic ball that belonged to one of Mason's toys.  Then we found two little puncture wounds in a little plastic basketball. This was yesterday. Today when we came back she had finished the basketball and ate some of Mason's sandals.  Poor thing. I know she can't help herself. She's just so bored and doesn't understand why she couldn't come with us. But back into the crate she goes.

New pic of Mason

Here is a new picture of Mason.  I tried going out this evening to get some pictures for his birthday, but he was pretty uncooperative.  There are only a handful that I like.  This is one of them. Maybe later this week I can redo them.

Happy Birthday Mason!

Today was Mason's first birthday.  We didn't do much, just hung around the house.  His naps have been off all week so I wanted to make sure he was able to sleep when he wanted.  We played outside for a little bit with his new splash toy.  Picture is below.  I discovered that he needs to be in swim wear to play with it because his shirt was soaked! I'm not sure if he splashed more water out or if Cayda drank more water out. Aside from that his birthday was pretty uneventful.  This past year has flown by.  I love each new stage, but miss the ones before as well. It was nice to be able to snuggle with him as a baby. But it brings much joy to be able to make him smile and laugh. His smile could light up a room. I will miss this past year, but look forward to seeing how he changes this year.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I have not been able to get any real good shots of Mason lately. Maybe on Thursday for his birthday.  I can't believe he turns one in two days!  Oh where did my baby go?