Happiness is...

Happiness is staying in your pj's all morning and having warm blueberry muffins for your morning snack.


That's one way to eat a muffin Ava! In my opinion the tops are the best part.


Happiness is having both kids take a nap at the exact same time.



Happiness is waiting for them to wake up from their naps because you miss having the little munchkins around. And then after peeking in on them for about the hundredth time, they are both are finally up.

Mommy's Helper

Ever since becoming a big sister, Ava has really stepped it up in the helping department. Well, as long as she is helping Reid.


Reid was in need of a new outfit, so I asked Ava to run upstairs and bring down a new onesie. After a few long minutes I was beginning to think that I was going to have to go up there myself. But then I hear Ava walking down the stairs. Not only did she get him a new top, but also a new pair of pants, socks and hand covers. I really only needed to replace the top, but Ava was so excited to see Reid in his clothes. So I decided to appease Ava and put the entire outfit on Reid. When Reid was dressed Ava said "Reid dressed!" and was quite proud of herself. Here is a picture of the outfit. I think Reid pulls of stripes and plaids very well!


Ava is always very concerned about how Reid is doing. So I guess Ava decided it was time for Reid to go to bed because she walked over to her bed and grabbed all of her special bedtime items. Then one by one she placed them by her brother. Nemo, Dory, bunny, baby doll and blanket. All he's missing is her binky, which it looks like he could of really used at that moment.

It's pool time!

We were all excited that our complex opened the pool while my parents were out here. This will be the first year that Ava isn't in a floaty. We got her a life vest to wear, but she is still pretty unsure of the water. She will not let go of Josh unless she is on the steps. It's too bad that our pool doesn't have a kiddo pool because I think that would really help ease the transition.


I know you can't tell, but here is Reid enjoying his time at the pool. Pools can be pretty dang relaxing!

Yippee for more help!

After Shelby left we were lucky enough to have both of my parents fly out for a week. While my dad was trying to entertain Ava, my mom was often found holding Reid.


It was fun getting to have both of my parents out this time around. Here's my dad with the kiddos.


Grandma and Grandpa sure kept Ava bug busy. The three of them became quite the regulars at our local park. Ava sure didn't mind that one bit! That poor little boy in the corner of the picture. I bet he's wishing his grandparents were as cool as Ava's!


My parents even got in on the fun. I bet they were the most energetic grandparents at the park.


Thanks again for all of your help while you were out here. It sure made the transition a whole lot easier. But I think we are all having withdrawals. One little boy always wants to be held, another little girls constantly wants to go outside, and I just want a break!

Ava's birthday

I'm horrible, it's been almost 2 weeks since we've celebrated Ava's birthday. Here's the birthday girl in her special birthday shirt. During Ava's afternoon nap we got all of Ava's presents out, tied her balloons to her chair (essential for a 2 year old's birthday), and Josh went and picked up my parents from the airport. When she woke up from her nap she didn't know what to do first. She was smiling from ear to ear the rest of the day.


Besides giving Ava a baby brother for her birthday :) we got Ava this adorable little kitchen. She loves washing her hands in the sink, cooking M&M's (this girl definitely has a sweet tooth), and hanging her pans on the pot holder.


Ever since our trip to the aquarium last month, I knew I had to get Ava a Nemo cake for her birthday. Thank you Coldstone for the awesome Nemo cake! Ava just couldn't get over that she had Nemo on her cake. The best part is that the Nemo and Dory are actually squitter toys, so she gets to play with them even when her cake is gone.

Not to brag or anything, but our little girl blew out her birthday candle on her first blow. We didn't even practice beforehand. She's amazing!


The cake had layers of chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream. Ava devoured every last piece of it...with the help of Dory and Nemo. Yep, she's using them as a spoon.


Here's Reid during all the festivities. I am always amazed at how newborns can sleep through pretty much anything.


Happy birthday little girl. We love getting to have you in our family. You make being a mom totally worth every moment. Hope this next year is just as fun as your past year.

Welcome Cole!

Today my sister Krysten and her husband Jared welcomed a little boy into their family. Cole Matthew Morris was born just over 4 weeks early. We are so grateful that Krys and Cole are both doing so well. We love them so much and wish we could be there to celebrate and give of our support. Here are some pics my cute nephew (Thanks Mary for the pics!)



Check out their blog at jaredandkrysten.blogspot.com for more info on the birth and to see more updates. I know I'll be checking it constantly!

I'm six!

It's the birthday girl!

Today my favorite little girl turned the big number 2! But when you ask her how old she is, she will either reply that she is four, six or nine. And when you try to convince her otherwise she will argue back that she is indeed four. Oh dear, the terrible twos are upon us. My parents are flying out tomorrow so we are going to hold all of the festivities once they get here.

Ava and Reid

All of you out there with siblings probably all have the classic sibling shot. So we couldn't pass up taking a few of Ava and Reid. Ava was pretty timid at first, but once she realized Reid wasn't going to hurt her, she didn't want to let go of him.


One of the many kisses this little brother has to endure daily. He is one loved "little boy"! One of Ava's little nicknames for her baby brother.