I think I Can...

...Move this mountain!

No really, it's just a big rock behind our neighbor's pool. X is always running over to play on their rocks. He loves them! (These pics were taken a few weeks ago...I don't think I'll ever be able to stay on top of blogging!)

C'mon Daddy, help me out!

Yeah, I made it!

Now, for a little playtime!

This boy has got an arm on him! You should see him throw!

Oh, what was that?

He's actually being still! So not the norm!

8 Weeks "Til...

Xander's birthday! I can't believe my sweet boy will be two in just over eight weeks! It doesn't seem possible.

I'm super excited about Xander's party. I had a few ideas on themes but was having a hard time deciding. I set February 1 as my theme deadline! 

I'd thought about a dog party (he loves dogs!): doggie bags for favors, dog bone cookies, tiered cake with dog bones on one layer, weiner dog wrapped around another layer, paw prints on another layer, etc. Then, I saw a "little man" party online. So cute! As cute as it was, would Xander like it? Umm, probably not. So, I thought what would Xander really like...Mickey Mouse! I asked him over & over if he wanted a Mickey party and every time I asked he told me NO! I know he'll like whatever I do. But, I want him to LOVE it!

So, what's the theme?

Oink Neigh Mooo Cock-A-Doodle-Doo...Xander's Turning 2! Yep, it's a farm party! Ok, I admit, I've had the farm theme on my mind for several months. I just wasn't willing to commit.  Xander LOVES cows, pigs, ducks, horses, etc. We sometimes have to take the long way home just so he can see the cows! He goes around the house oinking, mooing & neighing all the time!

Anyway, the little red barns? Got them in the $1 bins at Target. I think they're going to make great little favor bags. Is it just me, or should the $1 bins be called $10 or $20 bins? Seriously. I get sidetracked by the $1 bins everytime I go to Target. I end up spending way too much money on $1 bin stuff!

I just love planning & organizing! You should see my party planning spreadsheet. It's so detailed; favor ideas, possible menu's, decor, places to go, things to order online, cake ideas, pics of invitations, etc. I have deadlines set for everything. I can't help it! I'll post pics over the next two months of the party's progress!





It's Potty Time!

I just love these pictures of Xander on the potty. He'll usually only go potty upstairs. But, he decided to start using his downstairs potty! Woo hoo! I'm glad. We race to get upstairs and often, he doesn't make it.


Over the weekend, he was playing. Suddenly, he started yelling, "Poop! Poop! Poop!" I asked him if he needed to go potty and he said he did. We made it upstairs just in time. He first started using the potty in August (16 months). We haven't pushed it, but we've encouraged it. I think we're going to REALLY start working on it!

Hey Mom, can't I have some privacy?

This picture cracks me up! The other day, when I was taking pics of him,

we did funny faces, sad faces, etc.

Now, when he sees the camera, he starts

posing & making all sorts of faces!

 I love it!

Sad face.

Really sad face.

Sweet face.

Love this face!

Did You Say Snow?

I like snow. I think it's so pretty. It's almost magical. I loved having a white Christmas. But, enough already. I'm over it! Bring on the sunshine!

Al & Xander have been at home more than they've been at school. Lucky them! Not so lucky me. I so wish I was home with them!

Do I have to go out in the snow?

I wish Mommy would get me some snow boots!

How long do I have to stay out here?

Xander wouldn't keep his gloves on!

He didn't want to wear them, but he didn't want the snow on his hands.

Get this snow off of my hands!

I love his little red nose!

Steelers Win!

Woohoo! The Steelers won! Our little Steelers fan had a lot of fun watching the AFC Championship. Can't wait 'til the Super Bowl!

 He loves his Hines Ward jersey!

So, do you think he likes football?

  

He doesn't like football. He loves it!

Taking a break from cheering.

Bring on the Packers!

Xander's Pick to Win the AFC Championship is...

The Steelers! Ha ha!

Calvin Klein's New Model

I think Calvin Klein is calling...

Xander...the new CK underwear model. Ha ha! 

The X-Man is so funny! Yes, he's wearing his Yo Gabba Gabba undies over his PJ pants. But, under his PJ pants, he's wearing Cookie Monster undies over his diaper! Silly boy!

He got undies for Christmas and he's been dying to wear them! The other night, he pitched a fit to wear the Cookie Monster undies. I figured why not. So, I put them over his diaper. After I put his PJ pants on he saw the YGG undies and went nuts to wear them. So, he ended up wearing both pairs! He though he was so cool!