Alec's 1st Birthday Party

Alec REALLY wanted a Radio Flyer themed birthday, of course I obliged.
Here is the invitation that was sent out to his little friends.

The Birthday Boy wanted nothing to do with kisses from his mommy.
That didn't stop me, I couldn't resist all day long!

Sprinkles, red velvet cupcakes. You can buy the mix from Williams-Sonoma. They are delicious!

Converted Alec's wagon into an ice chest to keep the coca-colas nice and cool.

I just love this little guy!

The Party Animals

Brody & Emma

Max & Trevor

The Parents

Everyone was very generous with the gifts. Thank you! Alec loves them all!

"Happy Birthday Dear Alec..."

Not sure what to make of this "thing".

Needed a little coaxing from his partner in crime.

Here is a little video that we played at the party.

One Year!

Alec is ONE today!
This little boy has been such a blessing in our lives. Words cannot express how much we love him and how much we love being his parents. We could not have been blessed with a sweeter boy. While it is fun to reminisce over the past year, I am trying not to long for the days of infancy, and to look forward to the many years of growth and love with this little boy!

Proud Lady

I debated whether or not to do this post...but I do have to take a moment and boast about my hubby. Scott is a financial adviser for JP Morgan Chase, and this year he made it to the President's Club. Which meant that he was one of the top 100 advisers in the country. I am so proud of him and how hard he works to provide for our family!

Here he is with Jaime Dimon. The CEO of Chase.
(yes, that is the mens restroom in the background. I think that Scott stalked him and shamelessly asked for a photo)

Alec's Crib

I heard a commotion coming from Alec's room, I walked in and this is what I found.

Time to lower the crib.

Alec having a stupor of thought.

Alec 11 Months

Jail Bird

Flapping his arms like a little baby bird.

Homeboy is finally weaned! No more nursies for this little boy! While I am excited to finally be done nursing and to have my body back, I am also a lot more sad than I thought I would be.

Our little puff-a-holic loves to sit in his chair and feed himself puffs.

Someone stopped nursing just in time, look who got his first tooth.

He can hold himself up on his activity table, what a little stud!

Alec's friend Max lent him his bouncer about a week ago, this boy could live in this thing.

My little social butterfly loves his play dates. Here he is with his friend Max.

Obviously having the time of their lives! I am so much fun!

His latest trick is that he will "scare" you.

Copy Cat HAS to have everything that we have. He throws a conniption if we take away the remote.

MadMen and Dresses

I have no intentions of trying to create or turn this into a fashion blog; however, I could not resist a post about this dress from Anthropologie. I love, love, love it.

We have been watching a lot of MadMen lately and as a result, I have become obsessed with their dresses.

I do understand that it is somewhat unrealistic to have my hair done up, make-up perfect, chase a toddler around, keep up a clean house and have dinner ready all in my pretty yellow dress just in time for Scott when he comes home (like it was done in the 50's).

I tend to look more like this as Scott is going to and from work.

Still, I do think that it would be nice to be able to have a pretty yellow dress for church on Sundays. Am I right? While I am still waiting to purchase my yellow dress, Scott was cute enough to notice my latest obsession and he did pick this up for me. This may be a more realistic option to get the look I am going for.

Isn't this apron adorable? The only downside is that in order to wear it I actually have to cook (which may have been Scott's motivation for the purchase) nonetheless, I am so happy with it! Thank you Scott for braving the scary world of Anthropologie to get it for me! And thank you to the women of MadMen for looking adorable and for setting an unattainable standard for this lazy and frumpy housewife of the 2011's to keep up with!

Cabin Fever

I am just a little hyperactive, so during the winter I go stir crazy.
(Scott may tell you that I just flat out go crazy...all the time, but that's a whole new topic)

While in Utah, Don and Summer took us snowshoeing for the first time. I am in love! Where have you been all my life? I have finally found the solution to my cabin fever.

Scott and Heidi

Don and Summer

Scott, Josh and Don

Girls Club

Homegirl Summer and Me

Snowshoeing can be quite exhausting, so we took a break and made snow angels

Two Days After Christmas,

we celebrated my 26th birthday.

We were able to get together with my family and visit the Discovery Center at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake.

Cute Danielle, I love this girl!

Cody had a blast hauling important cargo around in his truck.

Kim and Alec brushed up on their news casting skills. Sidney, not pictured, was the director (surprise, surprise) She didn't hesitate at the opportunity to boss her mom around.

My dad was able to join us for the day.

For dinner we went to one of our favorite places in Salt Lake, Thaifoon.

I love getting together with my sisters! The day went by way too fast!

Kim, Heidi, Amy