My Once Upon a Time...

Katie often makes fun of me because I go to so much effort for the perfect picture. From getting props, building or crafting them, finding the perfect outfit, finding locations and dragging my supplies there, and not to forget, the patience it takes to have my little model sit still long enough to capture his perfect smile.  One of the reasons I love my friend Kristy is, that she is just as crazy as I am. Leave it to her to build a "Kissing Booth" for Valentine's Day, having the perfect professional photography backdrop for every holiday there is and she's my Idol when it comes to Christmas Cards, she always goes all out and just gets me.  Jake and Fox are six weeks apart and we've done a few photo shoots in the past...which just reminds me, that I still haven't posted the Christmas Pics we took of the boys! We both have no idea what we are doing with the camera, but that doesn't stop us from trying.  This shoot left us moms exhausted and dren...

A few weekends ago, we invited Fox's grandparents to join us at the Zoo. Our new au pair Hannah came along as well and was really excited since she had never seen a Giraffe...can you believe it? We hadn't been to the Zoo since last Spring (besides going to Zoolights during Christmas Time), because it was just so hot and in the Winter they close early, so it just never worked out with Fox's nap, but on this day, Mr. Fox was on nap strike, so we took the opportunity and ran with it!  Always having a blast with Grandpa! Hannah has been with us for about three weeks now and Fox loves her already! It was a great day and I'm looking forward to many more afternoons at the Zoo this spring! It's so crazy how much Fox has changed since our last Zoo visit and how he is enjoying this so much more now! I love watching him explore and see the world through his eyes...there is nothing better! 

Day 15 Show Week continued...Fox's other set of grandparents watched him for the day and these are the kind of pictures they send us! Fox's favorite...Ice Cream! I'm not really surprised he didn't take a nap that day! ;) Day 16 All aboard! Fox loves riding the train in the mall! Day 17 This is the only picture I got from that day...ha! That's me in a Ski Jacket (it was freezing) on top of a motor home shooting pictures of one of our features at the Show! I'm glad I didn't break my neck, because it had rained the night before and it was super slippery up there! Day 18 I love these two boys! Grayson is Fox's best friend, he asks for him all the time and his mom Lindsi happens to be my best friend! We had so much fun playing together that afternoon! Day 19 I took Fox to Gymboree after work to get some energy out!  Day 20 Fox hasn't been taking naps lately, which results in him being overtired at night and havin...

Day 8 Picking up our new Au Pair Hannah from the airport! Day 9 We celebrated London's second birthday! Fox doesn't get cupcakes very often, but he dove right in! Day 10 Fox was on nap strike that day, but eventually passed out in the car on our way back from the Zoo. I enjoyed some extra snuggles before we had to wake him up. These moments are rare, so I soaked in every second of this! Day 11 Fox's friend Grayson came over to try out Fox's new jump house. These boys had so much fun and jumped and giggled their little hearts out!  Day 12 An Afternoon at the Aquarium with Mama, Aunt Ash and Hannah.  Day 13 Hannah took Fox to the Zoo, while we were at work. It was chilly that morning!  Day 14 We had Show Week, so we had to call in extra reinforcements and Grandma and Grandpa took Fox for the day. Nothing makes me happier than getting pictures of my boy having fun during the day, while I'm at work! Show Weeks are har...

Health: Besides a runny nose here and there, he has been great! Nicknames: Bubba, Turkey, Schatzi, Bubbles, Mr. Fox, Foxy, Pumpkin, Poodle   Eating: No improvement this month. He still has his favorites and hardly tastes anything new. Luckily he loves fruit, but no vegetables (besides the ones we hide in a smoothie). He definitely got his picky eating habits from me. Teething:   No new teeth this month, he has 16 now.   Sleeping: His sleep has been somewhat of a nightmare this month, especially naps. He is having the hardest time falling asleep and sometimes takes 90 minutes to finally pass out. Mostly he is just playing in his crib, jumping, talking, but sometimes he whines and cries as well. When we go in to check on him, he asks for his Decke (blanket), but the minute we cover him, he gets up and the cycle continues. He is too young to not nap anymore, right? Someone please tell me yes! It’s been very frustrating and I have no idea h...

Day 1 Dinner with Aunt Ash and Uncle Brad Day 2 Fox's first time bowling! Day 3 Brunch! Day 4 Fox's BFF Grayson came over to play! Day 5 A boy and his dog! Day 6 We came home from work and had a huge box by the front door! Our sweet co-worker sent Fox a belated Christmas present, after he saw him having so much fun on the jump house at his house. Needless to say, Fox loved it! Day 7 We love Arizona sunsets and our beautiful neighborhood!