The South...

It feels good to miss someone. 

That might sound a little strange, but its the truth.

Missing them means they have a place in your heart and you simply count the days until the next time you are able to see one another.

A few weekends ago Blaine and I were able to go to North Carolina to be with family. 

It was exceptionally wonderful. 

Hunter was able to see/meet his GREAT Grandparents, we took a walk on the beach, and we of course ate A LOT of good food. 

I loved this little trip and everything about it.

Truly counting down the days until we are back in the South.

^^ The Fam (with our hidden Hunter)^^

^^Great Daddy Paw and Great Nana Howell^^

^^ I love this man and the little family we have created!^^

Christmas Cheer 2013...

This Christmas season was a little strange for us, but wonderful nonetheless... 

We stayed on the west to be with my family this year.

A few days before Christmas we ventured to Vegas to see my parents. 

Hunter did WONDERFUL for his first big car ride... Slept the whole way there. (4 hrs)

This Momma was a little nervous, but so happy things went well.

My parents were in the middle of a big move so they didn't have Christmas really set up at their house. 

I convinced my mom we at least needed stockings to wake up to on Christmas Morn.

(The plan was to drive to STG Christmas Eve but due to time issues it turned into Christmas Day)

We took a few pics, wrapped presents, and went to bed.

Woke up to a few fun treats and then we were off to the blessed city of St. George.

I seriously miss the beauty of St. George.

The red rocks against the blue sky is truly one of the most wonderful sites.

Our time spent in St. George was wonderful. 

We were able to play with our nieces and nephews, see the wonders of STG, and show off our babe to some of our best friends.

^^Shea Shea, Tori and sweet little Navy, "The Godfather" Luke, and my second family... The Ences (Leslie and Brooke pictured) [I missed getting a picture when we saw Danielle, love you babe]^^

I have really missed seeing our family and friends.

Living away from everyone hasn't been the easiest but I am actually very grateful for the time I have been given to bond with the new little family I have. 

Blaine and Hunter are my world and I am so blessed to have each of them in my life.

Hunter [2 months]...

This handsome chunk is growing like a weed. -------->

I just wish time would slow down. 

My little man is already 2 months old! 

//He's sporting size 2 diapers and 3-6 month clothes. 

//He really is the sweetest, most content, and well behaved little man (minus the current fussiness due to the illness from his 2 month check up vaccinations)

//Mornings with this guy are my favorite. It is when he is most alert and smiley. We have some of our most intense cooing conversations then.

//He has begun to stick out his tongue when he smiles and it makes me sooo happy. 

//He has also learned to blow bubbles... lots and lots of bubbles. 

//We've started to let him nap on his tummy during the day (we keep a watchful eye on him... no worries) but on his tummy he can sleep forEVER!

//This little guy truly is the light of our lives... Cant imagine a moment without him now!