Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014

It's like I blinked and the month of December was gone. Anybody else feel like that?
I remember my mother always telling me that time went by so fast especially when you have kids,
and boy she was not kidding. In all the madness of the Holidays.... buying presents, parties, family gatherings we managed to sneak in a few firsts for Sawyer.

- First time in a swing
- First time in a big stroller facing forward
- First Christmas Tree
- First time meeting Santa
- First time at Disneyland
-Oh and the Biggie- FIRST TOOTH

Now 7 months that's right I said 7 months old, he is sitting up pretty much unassisted, circling and scooting around and lunging forward, forgetting that he is not quite strong enough to hold himself up like that and face plants. He likes to stand any chance he can get and is the happiest when outside exploring. He has always been super smiley but this month he has been giggling more than ever. Usually our unintentional faces and motions. Its so awesome to see his personality really starting to blossom.

Seems like such a big boy sitting up in his highchair.

Swings for the first time!

First Time at Disneyland, Thanks Auntie Jeannette & Theo

Hanging with the babes at our Christmas Gathering 

Getting our tree as a family of three now

Beachwalks with family a weekly routine.

Had way to much fun with the Santa Hat! This kid loves to ham it up for the camera.

Naps are a must in this household.  Out Cold.

Santa! He did great. Not like I secretly hope. I can't help but love the crying baby photos

Those Cheeks!

Christmas at Great Auntie's. Chilling with Godfather, Great Uncle J

I totally get what your saying Great Grandpa

My Sweet Potato loving boy 

Christmas Eve story time. Twas the Night before Christmas, read by this cute bear. He was in awe.

Christmas Brunch with the Watts Family

Christmas Dinner with The Neville Family

Christmas Brunch with Cousin Merrick

Still rocking bath time, See ya Later 2013!

We are very excited for this year. We already have lots of fun things lined up.

Weddings, and by weddings I mean 5 and 2 out of the country. Camping adventures, day trips here and there and maybe a museum or too. Here's to hoping 2014 brings us all good luck and good fortune.

A Very Merry UnBirthday to Sawyer

It's crazy to think that 6 months ago today this amazing little human that Seth and I created, arrived in this world. I will never forget the first moment I laid eyes on Sawyer. That first deep breath I took while he laid on my chest for the first time. LOVE truly in it's purest form, is the best way to describe it. Sawyer has forever changed me and I  feel so blessed each day to be able to take care of him and watch him grow. And grow he has. Kind of gets me sad to think how fast it's gone. He's such a smiley, happy little guy. Right now he's big on chewing... everything. Seriously today I gave him a new teething toy, he chewed on it for almost a half hour straight.  Yeah free hands for a sec.  He's also into grabbing for and picking up toys while sitting up. He really likes the big yellow block. Just too stinkin cute when he looks down at it and his big cheeks sag. Kinda wanna eat them. Anyhow here's a few photos from the happenings the past two weeks.

Family photos- you'll see more on the Christmas Card

Uncle BJ got married! I was a witness and scored a new auntie

Went to Great Grandpa's in the desert for a quick visit

Hanging with Cheryl

Loving beach walk with his Daddy

I couldn't agree more

Got to spend lots of time with his  Grandpop this past month

Raiders for  life

He's getting so good at holding things and passing them back and forth from hand to hand

Hates Tummy Time, loves to rollover

A stare off between little dudes. This is his friend Quinn.

Bathtime

Hiking in La Mesa with the Brooks Family

He loves to eat his toes

Banana was not a hit

My view from the toilet, gone were the days of peeing alone

Could spend all day outside

Chilling next to the ocean with his Bud Koa

Mommy's Little Helper

Viviana his babysitter

My view from my BFF's party. Sawyer threw his first fit

After the crying a quick photo to capture the evening

Chunky baby thighs

Sleeping like the cute baby he is. Love when he naps

Lunch with his girlfriend Maeson

First time in a high chair

Face timing with Grandma in Florida

Beach day BBQ 

He loves his mum mum's

Sawyer's First Thanksgiving