Allergies...

The one thing Craig and I really hoped our son would not get from us was our bad allergies, and unfortunately he got them! We have all struggled this week, but poor Mason has been the worst. His nose will not stop running and his eyes and face are so puffy and red. He looks horrible. I hate that there is nothing we can do, and hopefully the allergy medicine will start working! Last night he was feeling better and one of his favorite things to do is chase his daddy around the house. Daddy caught him!
I will leave you with a funny story. You know that Mason loves to be outside. At school they usually get to go outside in the mornings, however, the problem is that he doesn't want to go back inside. His teacher said that when they tell them it is time to go back in, Mason will go hide in a play house and then peak over the "wall" to see if they see him. I smile every time I think about it because I can just see him doing that. That's our boy!

Random Pictures...

I know it has been a while, but it has been a busy last two weeks. I have had 4 senior photo sessions in the last two weeks and had to design 3 invitations that need to go out next week. Needless to say, I have been busy and consumed with trying to get all those pictures edited.

I haven't had a chance to take many pictures of Mason, but here are a couple of random shots I have from the last week.

This is the sweet face I see when I turn around to see Mason in his car seat!
You know Mason loves to clean, well he discovered a new cleaning device - a broom! He saw Craig sweeping the kitchen and he wanted to join in on the fun. Even though the broom is so much bigger than him, he didn't want to put it down.

This past weekend we got to go the lake with some great friends Philip and Liah. We had so much fun hanging out and watching the kids play.
This is Mason's sign language for MORE. The dog stole his graham cracker and he wanted another one.

Mason and Morgan in the hammock.

Mason and Brody...

My two favorite little boys that couldn't be more opposite. Mason never sits still where Brody is so calm and will just sit and relax. Mason would sit in the grass, but Brody doesn't like the texture of the grass. Brody wants to be pushed in the stroller and Mason wants to walk.

Despite being so opposite they are best buddies. When Brody and LeAnn came over so we could go take these pictures, Mason was the most excited I have ever seen him. He loves his little friend!

This picture makes me laugh because we told Mason he couldn't put that in his mouth, so he tried to get Brody to eat it.

This was the case most of the afternoon. We we put them next to each other and Mason would walk off.

The only shot we got where they actually where sitting next to each other. Mason was gone the second after I took this.

Our Big Boy...

These are a couple from a photo shoot we did with Mason and Brody. There are so many that I love. We had some great expressions. I can't wait to post the pictures of them together. Mason looks so grown up to me in these pictures.

You would never know from the pictures, but right before we took these I had to take Mason to the doctor as he has another ear infection and congestion that is draining through his eye. Also, his balance and depth perception is off because he has fluid in his ears. He is falling and running into things as a result... we are thinking that tubes might be in his future.

Doors...

Mason has discovered how to open doors. Not sure what I am going to do now! This afternoon I was trying to get things together to go to a friends house for dinner so I shut all the doors to keep Mason in the living room. I heard him in the office even though I had shut the door. He came out, closed the door, opened it, and then went back in. I didn't think he would figure this out so soon, but he sure was proud of himself.

Toilet Paper...

Mason has found the roll of toilet paper. He was so proud of himself, and had so much fun. I am sure I will regret letting him do it as he will want to do this all the time, but I couldn't help it. These will definitely make you smile.
This was the look daddy got when he came in to the bathroom. The mommy let me do it look.

Mason's mess in a matter of minutes. This would be a reason I am always running late. I don't plan to have to clean things up. You think I would expect this by now.