Week 31

After a week of chasing Mason all over the house we got to spend a fantastic weekend in Corpus Christi with my parents and Larry and Judy. We had so much fun canal crawling, taking the boat to dinner, walking on the beach, and of coarse fishing. We arrived Friday night and took the boat out in the canals and over to a restaurant on the water. After we ate we just hung out on the dock at the house and did a little fishing. Josh ad I both caught fish, too bad no one else did! On Saturday the boys ad Jillian went fishing all day and the ladies and Mason went over to Port Aransas for lunch and drinks. The boys caught so many fish, it was amazing and made for a fantastic fish fry for dinner. On Sunday we took the boat out for more canal crawling and looked at all the gorgeous homes on the water. Mason loved the boat ride. He was all over the place in the house and even stood up by himself using the table. One minute he was playing on the floor, the next minute he was looking at me from across the table. I'm just getting used to the crawling, I am so not ready for standing and furniture cruising! It was so much fun to see my parents and Larry and Judy and can't wait to go back. Thanks for a great weekend!

Mason and Josh on the boat

Eating on the water

And he's off!

Drinks by all the yachts

Nothing on the table was safe

The Fish crew and dinner

Look at all those fish!

We found a surf board Mason's size

MeMe and Mason

week 30

My life will never be the same after this week....Mason is officially crawling! He's been pushing up into the crawl position and rocking for about a week and he started this week of by doing a step or two with his arms and legs and then throwing his belly foward and pushing back up to get to whatever it was he wanted (sort of like an inch worm), but by the end of the week he was pretty much going strong on the crawling. It still takes him a little while to get to objects that he wants, but I knew that we were in trouble mid week when he chased Chewy all the way across the bed and then from the pillows to the foot of the bed and back to the pillows....needless to say Chewy was not happy and her worst fear has now come true! Poor Chewy! This weekend was my "Birthday weekend" and on Friday we went to a local Mexican restaurant for margaritas and dinner. We had so much fun hanging out and I am so thankful for our friends here! You girls and guys are the best!

Army crawling and scooting

Got it!

Mason jerked while I was cutting his nails...its his first non-shot band-aid! :(

I buy him TONS of toys and yet he played with the water bottle for almost an hour!

More fun with the water bottle

Sarah and her "signature shot!" not too bad for holding the camera herself!

Katie, Erica, and Sarah

Mason trying to drink out of the sippy cup

He really only gets a few drops out of it, but at least he's trying

And he's off!

Life will never be the same!

Week 29

We've adjusted to being back home and had a fabulous three day weekend! I'm getting spoiled by having Josh around all the time and love the extra time with him. This week we started taking big boy baths in the big tub and Mason loves it. He's fascinated with the water spout and loves splashing and playing with his toys. I must admit, I'm a little sad that we aren't using the baby bath anymore. It was a lot easier to stand in front of the sink instead of bending over the tub, but I am learning to adjust! We had our last swim lesson this week and I have a feeling Mason is not sad about it! He did get better at the end, but was still not a big fan. Its so funny how he loves the pool, just not during lessons. Thursday and Friday night we went out to dinner with friends and on Saturday we had a cookout at the Collins house before going to the fireworks in our neighborhood. Our neighborhood had a fantastic display and a super fun band. Everyone brought blankets and coolers and just hung out on the hill, listened to good music, and enjoyed a great evening! I was a little worried how Mason would react to the fireworks (just because of the noise) but he loved them. It wasn't too loud and we all know how he loves anything that lights up! We really missed being with our family this weekend but realized how lucky we are to have met such good friends here. We have so much fun with all of them and they make it so much easier to be so far away from home!

Playing in the big tub

Mason and Grant.....they look like twins from behind!

View from the front

Playing with blocks

Mason checking out Ryan's new toy! He loved the balls inside!

Happy 4th of July!

Mason had glitter on his head for days after this picture! It was impossible to get it off!

Hanging out before the fireworks

Cooking out

Hanging out on Dads shoulders

Mason and his friends, Ryan, Sophie and Grant

Listening to the band

The band

Hanging with Dad

We were jammin'

The Recker Family

Looking for the fireworks

Playing with Dad

Playing with Mom

Grant had way too much fun!

The Simpson Family

Watching the fireworks! Mason was mesmerized by all the lights

Happy 4th of July!

Week 28

Vacationing in Oklahoma....what a change from the beaches that we used to visit for vacation! Actually we had such a great week and it was so good to hang out with family and friends and relax and play in the pool. Mason got all sorts of new clothes and a new swimsuit that he loves for his 6 month birthday (thanks MeMe!) and I must say....he looks pretty studly! We were so happy that Kc, Alison and Laura Lee were able to come down and swim all day with us and that we got to have dinner with the Proctor family! I even had time to sneak off with my mom for a day of shopping! I don't think that I could ask for a better week. On Saturday MeMe babysat Mason for us while we went to Chauntay and Chris's wedding. It was so much fun to see everyone that we haven't seen in so long and it was the first time that all six of us girls have been together in a long time. Its crazy that we are all married now and that three of us have babies and yet when we are all together its like nothing ever changed, no matter how long its been since we've seen each other! Unfortunately, I was told that Mason was having just as much fun and protested going to bed. After a two hour struggle, Grandpa finally won! Sorry about that MeMe! Apparently he just really wanted to hang out all night! I also have to say Happy 4th Anniversary to Josh and thanks for all of our family for helping us celebrate. Its crazy to think that four years ago we were in Vegas getting married! I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband. The past four years have flown by and I can't wait to see what it ahead for us!

Mason on the way to the pool!

Walking around with Dad

Playing with the strap on his hat

Floating on the noodle

Playing with Dad

Floating in his raft

Pool side

Happy Anniversary! Drinking the same Champaign that we drank on our wedding day

Cute little Pierson .....thanks for letting us play with all your toys

Four Generations all together

Josh, Great Papa and Mason
The Girls

Sleeping on the way home.....9 hours is a long car ride!