It's been a long time. A really really long time...

For whatever reason, I was inspired today to get back on the horse and check my blog for the first time in many months...and actually feel inspired to say HELLO (to no one, I'm sure...as any followers I had are now long gone). Maybe that's what makes it feel nice is that now I don't have any accountability, so I can just go about my days, and when the mood strikes me, I can throw a few funny photos on here...or not. And hopefully no one will be disappointed either way.
Can't believe that my kids are growing up so stinkin' fast. Madelyn is 40 months old (ha!) and Connor is 16 months. They amaze me and exhaust me every day. And I'm so smitten with them both. I have so many cute and hilarious video clips lately but it's so time-consuming to load them on here. I wish that was an easier task. Who knows, maybe Blogger has made some improvements since last April. Ha! Well, I'll see about getting some recent photos on here, and then I'll just go from there.
Hello world, I'm baaaaaaaaack!

Connor in the jumper.

Just so you know (whoever "you" are??!)...most of the time when I'm on the computer Connor is right here next to me in the bathroom doorway bouncing happily. Unless it's already naptime, this is the ONLY way I can accomplish a few minutes of computer time. But in the short time it took me to upload these cute photos, his sweet smile has already turned to a loud scream! Yikes. So much for trying to update my blog. More on that...some other day!!!!!

Blogging Slacker

Well, it's been WAY too long since I've taken the time to upload some photos and stories of my sweet kids. I have no excuse. Just life. We've been enjoying some nicer weather these days and have taken advantage of it! Today we went out looking at different preschool programs as Madelyn will be ready for a basic two-day a week class starting in the fall. And apparently you have to get them signed up NOW to secure a spot. I'm trying to learn all these important mommy things! I'm excited to say that today we found our school and we're so excited (namely Maddy!) It's called the Gahanna Early Experience Center and they have a perfect program for her...and only 2 spots left. Whew! I better send in my deposit tomorrow.

After a fun morning at the preschool we came home and made fresh juice with my new fantastic juicer (thanks mom and dad!). Maddy helped with the whole process. Today we used 2 apples, 1 pear, 1 orange, many strawberries and grapes, 2 celery, 1 carrot and 1 cucumber. Our fresh juice concoction turned out to be delicious (and so healthy)! Now both kids are sleeping soundly, and Connor looked so darn cute that I had to take some photos. So, here you go! My beautiful slumbering baby.

Hilarious set of photos with my two kiddos

Just a random day at my house (Jan. 4th to be precise)

This gives some great personality moments with both kids. I don't know what was going on with Connor's serious bed-head hair and Maddy seems to have remnants of breakfast left on her face!

"C'mon Maddy, get your finger outta your nose and smile like mommy said!"

"Ewwwww Connor, did you just toot?"
"No more toots allowed!"
"Okay mom, we're both smiling now...sort-of..."

"Oh, I just LOVE snuggling with my sweet cuddly little brother. He's the best!"

"Here's a big smooch Connor. How do you like that?!"

"Mommy, please make her stop!"

There you go. A day in the life with my wonderful children!

Maddy Moments - January

Oh my goodness, Madelyn is such a ham. Every day with her is truly an adventure (some more fun than others...but never-the-less, an adventure!)

One of the rare moments when she stole daddy's glasses and managed to get them on, almost correctly!

Smooches (one of her specialities)
Here she is cuddling up on the couch with her new blanket hand-made by JulieAnna

The first big snow of January. We got her boots on and she loved trapping thru the snow.

SO cute.

Another snowy day. We were trying to catch snow on our tongues.

Maddy would spend all day getting in and out of different outfits if I let her.

Yes, she found one of my matching bra and panties sets and decided to model them for me. Priceless.

"I'm too sexy for this outfit..."

THIS was THE highlight moment of the month. We've been working on potty training and this was right after her very first poo-poo on the potty. She's showing off her special treat she received (a tootsie pop) and we're both so proud. I literally cried I was so proud of her. Meanwhile, my sweet Connor was very much abandoned during the whole poo-poo extravaganza that I set him on the floor right here in the hallway (just outside the bathroom) and he fell asleep all on his own. This is one of those photos that I know I'll always feel is "worth a thousand words".

We're not 100% potty trained during nap time and nighttime, so this is how we roll.

Still, she does the whole process by herself, and I'm just glowing with pride for my little girl. She's really growing up so quickly that it takes my breath away some days.

Cute Connor Highlights from January

Madelyn & Connor both wearing the hats I knitted for them.

Later that same night, this is Connor with Kellie Bieser at "Knitting Night"
Connor and his Grandpa Sammons. Love it!

Here he is with his good buddy Griffin.

Look at these eyes. Totally melt my heart.

Love this little grin.

And this laugh is totally contagious.

My sweet boy.

"Are we going out in the cold again mommy?"

(We think this above photo looks a lot like Maddy when she was the same age!)

Playing in the Snow!

Yesterday was the perfect winter snow day because we still had lots of deep, fluffy white snow, but it really warmed up. So rather than looking at in thru the windows we decided to bundle up and go PLAY in the snow. It was so nice that we all stayed out for almost 2 hours. What a great way to finally get some fresh air and much needed vitamin D.

Here's Connor all bundled up right before he fell sound asleep in his stroller on the porch.

This was Madelyn's first time building a snowman.
The kids that live across the street saw us playing and quickly came out to join in the fun. Madelyn was so happy to see her buddies (this is her with Bella)

From left: Braiden, Maddy, Bella & Hannah

Splashing in the fun snow puddles in front of the house.

The finished product. What a cute snowman!

The whole gang.