Lately

Lately we've been spending a lot of time outdoors.

We went to the dismal swamp entrance in North Carolina and went for a walk and kayaking.

Of course, we've been to the zoo and beach a number of times too.

We've been trying to have fun in our tiny front yard too. Although, its hard since Leo is a free spirit and likes to try to run in the street....We need a yard! Leo has been running around in his underwear a lot and its hard enough to get him to wear that!! 

Leo overload!

We're enjoying the summer temps! 

Mother's Day

I just wanted to take a moment and tell the world what an awesome mom I have! Thanks for always taking care of our family and being such a great Nana to Leo! Not sure how I got so lucky!

The past 20 months, I have a had the privilege of being a mom to a crazy, spunky, and hilarious little boy. I'm so grateful for Leo's wonderful birth mom and the opportunity she gave me to be his mom. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about how truly blessed I am!

So grateful for my MIL for being a wonderful mom and grandma! 

Also, Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, hopeful mothers, grandmothers and all of the women that nurture and love children. 

Happy Mother's Day!!

Warm Days

The weather has been so nice lately...which is good when you have a little boy that loves to be outside! We went to the beach again and it was perfect. Leo was happy (and he stole my chips...). I made about a million sand turtles at Leo's request...

So Leo was especially excited when we went to the park today and there was a turtle!

20 Months

Leo is certainly growing fast!

He is in full fledged "terrible twos". Throwing tantrums 100 times a day, being mean to mom, and a serious mover. I've been getting a lot of looks at the store but whatevs.

He is putting lots of words together. He likes to talk. Sometimes it makes sense and sometimes its just jibber jabber!

Is seriously fascinated with bumps (AKA speed bumps or anywhere that goes bump) He talks about it ALL THE TIME. I've also had to stand in the parking lot at Target and watch people go over the speed bumps multiple times....

Has such a fun sense of humor and he seriously spices up life!

19 Months

Leo is 19 Months!

- Leo loves to be outside (like always...) and since the weather has been nicer lately we've been able to spend even more time outside!

- He likes to clap when he does something he thinks is good...the only problem is most of the time it is something I don't want him to be doing...

- Funny/cute story: I put Piper's food in her bowl and Leo really wanted her to eat it. When she came over and started eating it he started clapping and saying "good job, good job!" I about died.

- Needs mommy cuddle time a lot during the day :) Although when daddy's home its a different story...

- Does NOT want to ride in the front seat of the shopping cart. Sometimes I can get him to ride in the basket or bribe him with a yogurt pouch. Otherwise I end up holding him...ahhh. Makes shopping tricky! (Tips? Tricks?)

We went to the children's museum and of course parks!

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18 Months

Leo is 18 months!

Weight: 23 lbs 6 oz
(Although I think this is low, whenever we weigh him at home he weighs 25lbs or more)
Height 33.6 in

About Leo:

He is now able to go to Nursery at church!
Loves to help clean and cook.
Likes snow until his bare hands touch it, then its horrible ;)
He is continually growing and learning. He is so smart!

Leo enjoys helping his Grandmas with dinner.

He visited Kansas and had a blast with all of his cousins!

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Leo & Piper Diaries

Here's a couple snippets of what Leo and Piper have been up to...

Here Leo is sitting on Piper and brushing her with the sink brush (it was clean)...

Piper is so patient! ;) 

 Leo REALLY wanted to get on the chair with Piper, then asked for his blankie and tiger. He wanted to take a nap with her. So cute!