Easter Bunny pics

A big group of us got together and headed to see the Easter Bunny!!!!

No tears from Tinley but no smiles either:)

Cousin Quinn joined in on the fun!

Easter Bunny Pierce

Random pics after with T and mom

Happy Easter!

Spring time and a little boy who I love

Pierce brought these to me after playing outside. It made my day! He picked one for daddy, mommy, Tinley, Pierce, and mo-jo & pixy (the dogs). So we decided to put them in a glass and tie a fun big pink ribbon around it. I Love Spring! Not just because the flowers start to bloom but it also means that summer is not to far away!

We put them in the kitchen window. Whenever I catch a glimpse of them they make me smile. Hopefully, I'll have many more years of flowers being brought in from the kids. Since I remember doing the same for my mom.

We then went out front and pick some more flowers together
I LOVE SPRING!!!

Tinleys room

Although T's room isn't completely finished. I thought I would post a couple of pics of how its coming along:).

Still need to put her name above her crib and
pics of her in the frames

Need to make her lamp shade

And not sure what to do with the curtains. They need something
but not sure what

Happy Valentines Pierce & Tinley

Thanks Ashlee for the cute ideas from
your last years V-day pics!

Santa!

We went to see Santa this past week! Pierce was so excited. We went with my sister and a few friends. Here are the results!

Merry Christmas!

Tinley 6 months

Its so sad that its taken me so long. My little Tinley is growing up way too fast! The last time I posted I think she was two months old. I know it looks like I have neglected our little one since I have not been up to date with blogs posts, but in life and at home she is our everything and very much part of the fam. Life, right now, is pretty much all about miss Tinley. Not that she requires a lot of attention as she is a very well mannered little 6 month old. But she is my little shadow, my little sidekick, always at my side.

Pierce, as well, loves his little Tin-ee. That's hows he says her name and I think its the cutest thing. I wanted to share three little stories that show how much Pierce loves his new little sister.

First, we were all in the car headed to Chris's parents house, which is about a 40 min drive. At the beginning of our drive I looked over at Pierce and Tinley and saw that Pierce had held on to Tinley's hand. When we were almost done with our long 40 min drive. I looked back again to see that Pierce, and a now, sleeping Tinley were still holding hands! I quietly asked Pierce if he loved his sister and he gave me a huge smile as he looked down at their hands. It was one of the sweetest things ever! I still can't believe he held her hand for that long. Cute kid.

Second, the other day he was playing with three bunnies (yes, he's already playing with his sisters toys:) and he told me one was daddy (the biggest bunny) the 2nd was mommy and the 3rd was Pierce. He then looked around the room and said... where is Tin-ee bunny??? He then picked up me (the mommy bunny) and said... this will be Tin-ee with a big smile on his face. So I guess his little sister has taken my place which is fine by me:). Its nice to know that Tinley is definitely part of the family and that its ok with Pierce that she is here to stay.Another moment I will never forget is when Pierce expressed his love for his little sister at their first doctor shot visit together. Pierce went first to get his vaccines and tried to be as brave he could be but a few small tears happened to escaped from his big blue eyes. He then got a lolly pop (his favorite might I add) and he was as good as new. Then it was Tinley's turn. Pierce was on Chris's lap while I held Tinley. The nurse then gave Tinley her shot and sweet little Tinley began to cry. Pierce hopped off Chris's lap while saying over and over in such a concerned and worried voice, "It's ok Tin-ee, its ok." As he tried to run to her and comfort her. The nurse and I both looked at Chris as he wrapped his arms around Pierce since Tinley still had one more shot to go. Again pierce tried to run to her and he repeated over and over it's ok Tin-ee, it's ok. As he himself began to cry right along with her. It was so sweet to see how badly he wanted to comfort and protect her even to the point where he himself began to cry.

Tinley also LOVES her big brother. She loves smiling at him whenever he is around even if he isn't even looking at her:). Whenever I can't get her to calm down I ask Pierce to come over to her. Right when he is in her view she stops crying and smiles. Pierce was also the first one to make Tinley giggle. It was so funny since he wasn't even doing anything funny. He was just walking back and forth in front of her. At first we thought she was crying since it was such a high pitched tone but she was beaming from ear to ear.

These are the moments where I LOVE being a mom. Those small glimpses of love and affection make it all worth while. And thanks to Chris who gives me the opportunity to see these special moments. Since I am lucky enough to have a hubby that lets me stay home with these little guys.

3.5 Seconds of Fame!!!

We were asked to be part of a Bliss Boutique spotlight on Studio 5 on KSL. Our family friend, Amy Coombs, makes beautiful kids clothing, accessories, and other items. Her website is http://looptyloodesigns.blogspot.com/.

Anyways, Here is the taping of the show! I am so glad Tinley got to experience her 3.5 seconds of fame. The kids were adorable, but I looked like such a NERD. Enjoy the show!

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Sweet Tinley

As I looked at today's date, I could not believe that my little Tinley has been with us for one whole month. Then later on this evening, I looked over at my blog sidebar and had to smile. It said she was only 1 week old. Even though she came much earlier than expected, I am so happy that she is here safe and sound.

I do have to be honest though, I have been in a little bit of what I like to call a "funk". My house is a mess, I rarely have the time to get ready (let alone take a shower), we are all in pj's all day long and the list goes on. Although my life has changed quite dramatically, which I knew it would, I can still sit back in bed at the end of the day and feel ever so blessed. Even if its after a late or should I say early 3am feeding.

I love my little boy Pierce so much and can't believe how amazing and gentle he is with his little sister. And I could never imagine how hard I could fall for this sweet little girl. Even though I am still trying to figure out how to juggle our new life together I wouldn't have it any other way. I will love you always and forever my sweet Tinley.
I have even more pics to post but for now these can hold you over till I finish working on the rest.