Pumpkin Patch...

Mason and I went to the pumpkin patch the other day. He loves pumpkins as we always stop to look at them at the store. He was in pumpkin heaven. He would run up to the big ones, give them a hug, and then try to pick them up. He ended up wanting to buy a little one, and it sits outside with the flowers he picked out and planted. We are going to carve one sometime this week.








Mason started to run away from me. I yelled, "Mason stop!...1....2....3..." He responded, " 4..5..6..7" and kept running. Smart boy!

Mason and Daddy...

Mason absolutely loves his daddy. He knows when he starts to get hungry for dinner, daddy should be coming home from work. From the moment Craig walks in the door, he wants ALL of daddy's attention and only daddy's! I often get kicked out of his playroom or off the couch.

The first thing he wants daddy to do is draw him an airplane then a football. In these pictures, Craig was doing flash cards with him ( which Mason asks for and enjoys), and Mason put his arm around Craig's neck and laid his head on his shoulder. So precious! I love these two boys!

Grapefruit...

Mason loves grapefruit like mommy and daddy. We finished one together, but it wasn't enough. He was convinced there was more left. I love to watch him explore his world.

My Handy Manny...

I had to post some pictures of Mason from today. My little Handy Manny helped me put his color table and chairs together. With all the things we are doing around the house, he is obsessed with the drill and screwdrivers. This morning, I would show him where to put the screws, he would put it in, and I would drill it. It was so precious, and he was so determined. I sure do love spending everyday with my sweet boy!






Here is a small glimpse of the house. Mason's play room, which is off the open living, kitchen, and dining area. It is so perfect for him! He loves it, and all of his toys stay out of the way. It doesn't always stay this cleaned up, but not a room you see unless you walk into. I like that!

The perfect storage solution for all his toys. I will point out, I quickly decided I needed a changing area downstairs. Going upstairs every time I needed to change Mason's diaper got old really fast (for both of us). He hates for his play time to be interrupted for a diaper change.


One of my favorite views from our eating area onto the deck and back yard. I love all our trees!

Updated Pictures...

We have finally moved into our new house and needless to say, I am consumed with getting it all together. However, everyone keeps asking to see updated pictures of Mason so here they are. Not the best pictures, but you can see how fast he is growing up. I will update soon ( I promise) but we definitely have our happy boy back as he has struggled in the transition.










Before his long, overdue haircut on Saturday! He looked so cute snuggled up on the couch with his blankets.

18 months...

Mason is 18 months old, and such a boy! We went to his new doctor last week, and we loved her. Only had to wait about two minutes compared to the usual hour wait at his last doctor! He was in the 90th percentile in height and weight. He was 27.5 pounds, and he actually has lost 2 pounds since the move as he didn't eat well for a while. He was 34 inches.

At 18 months, Mason loves to wrestle, play outside,and airplanes. I need to count how many times a day I get sat on. He thinks that sitting on my head is the cue that he wants to wrestle. He still loves his books, and has figured out that the more stories he can get daddy to read him at night, the longer he gets to stay up. When we tell him it is time to go to bed, he says " story, please!" Hard to say no to that! He also says the word airplane countless times a day.

He is amazing us with what he knows. He knows all his colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and some sight words. He said his ABC's the other day all by himself and just forgot T. He is always shouting out letters he sees on a t-shirt, restaurant or in a book. I also think he says at least one new word every day.

He is in a size 7 shoe, size 5 diaper,and 2T clothes. He is growing up way too fast! These are a couple of pictures of Mason playing outside in Weslaco. His lawn mower blows bubbles and every couple of steps he stops and yells, "Bubbles!!"

Vacuum, Potty, and Airplanes...

Vacuum,the potty, and airplanes are all words I hear countless times a day, and things Mason is obsessed with. I have no idea how he got started on the "Ba-dum" as he says, but he tries to play with it multiple times a day. He loves to flush the potty, and runs in the bathroom if we even head that way. And airplanes are his favorite! He hears them fly over the house we are staying in, and screams "airplane". We are going to try to find him an air show to take him to!

Mason also loves to make baskets. My mom and I took him to a WNBA game this weekend, and he loved it. He was so excited and clapping when every one else did. It was so cute! I wish I would have had my camera to take some pictures. Here are a couple of him making a basket at home.