Spring Soccer 2014. Go Green Hornets!

Ricky is such a fun little soccer player to watch!  He is so tenacious and really goes for it!

Team Green Hornets.  Ricky just wants to play and gets lots of play time.  The kids are cute and coach likes Ricky because he gets in there.  So glad we put him in an organized sport!  Saturday mornings are always a lot calmer at home when he has a game!

Why don't we leave razors on the tub ledge?

We don't leave them out because of little children like Ricky.  He got a hold of a rather dangerous razor I used to shave my legs and decided to see what it would do if he used it on his head.   No one noticed he had done it while brushing his teeth last night.  I saw it this morning and was so confused!  He fessed up and we has a 1/2 hour talk about what could have happened if he cut his head with it.   It was 2 days before we realized that he had cut his right sideburns as well.  What a little stinker!  I'm just glad he didn't get hurt!

All about Mikey

I've got so many of you Mike! I had to post a few that made me laugh and represent just what life is like for you at 14 months.  With Ricky in Pre-School and Jake in regular hours, we are together alone a lot more these days.  You want to be with me all day but when mommy has things to do you pitter around right at my feet and create as many messes for mommy as you can.  You are worth it though:)  This one was taken while we played peek-a-boo.  You don't stay still for photos so its out of focus but I love it anyway!

Wish this one had been in focus!  I just love how I can see Rick and Jake in him.  Maybe its just the eyes and smile but I can definitely tell he is Shumway in there.

Just lounging and being fed Roman style by Katie during conference.  He loves the spoiling he gets when he is with her.  I would have made him sit up and eat from a high chair. 

He is usually so happy to go along for a ride but heaven help mommy when he is tired or hungry!

Ahhh....finally he fell asleep.  This was one of the day that he screamed everytime I had a sip of my soda.  I was ready for him to take a nap!

awe, never mind.  He seems to wake up right when I sigh in relief that he is asleep.  At least he woke up in a good mood though.

This little guy is such a whitey that he has to wear a brimmed hat.  The boys still tease me about making them wear them and try to get a baseball cap with daddy before I make them wear theirs.  I think they look so adorable though!

You love your bathtime right before bed.  Well, you love it for any time for that matter.  You cant get enough of standing up naked and screaming.  You love when I pinch your hiney and smile when I sing you "bath time, bath time, its your baby bath time".

 

Snapshots

 

here is just one of the million kisses this little boy gets daily.  He must have been over them at this point but I don't care.  The kisses come as they come.  Like it or not!

Captain Ricky to the rescue!  Love that he matched his own undies to the outfit!

Mommy & Mikey time.

cute Mikey! 

Is this an unbelievably fair representation of Jacob?  He is such a silly boy!

Mike with a full belly after a kiss from momma!

I always love the pictures I have with me and the boys.  I never want to forget (or for them to forget) how it felt to hold them and just love them.

Ricky leaned over while we were standing in line at Barnes and Noble and told me he had a crush on me!  I just burst with love for him and made him take this picture blowing me a kiss.  He is such a loving little boy and reminds me each day that he still has a crush on me.  I hope it lasts forever!

A Fun Night Out With The Boys

Alex scored us tickets to see the UT Jazz play at home tonight and we were able to go into the VIP friends and family dinner before hand.  What a fun thing to let the boys fill their bellies and then go out and watch a pro basketball game.  Ricky LOVED the music and danced all night.  The boys were amazed at the players abilities but I just enjoyed a night out with the men in my life.

Happy 1st Birthday Mikey!!

Today was your very first birthday Mikey!  I cant believe you are already a whole year old.  You are growing so fast and I cant believe that you have already started to show what a funny little personality you have.  I so love your adorable smile and little giggles that you share with us daily.  You have a wicked cry/scream that makes mom and dad nuts but you are a such a pleasure in every other way.  We had a great day with family celebrating your beautiful personality and all of the ways that you have blessed us all by being a part of our lives.  Here are some of the things about you that we find so funny and sweet.

1.  You already say thank you.  I LOVE it when you thank me for things I do for you.  Its a mommy's dream!

2. You can hold your own with your brothers.  You are a rough and tumble baby and you have learned to scream at the top of your lungs when Ricky picks you up without permission or takes something you had in your hands:)

3. You adore your momma.  I am the one person that can console you when you are sad and you come right to me if you get a bonk or feel insecure. 

4. You light up when daddy gets home.  He can always count on you grunting and reaching for him with a smile when he walks through the door.

5. You are such a beautiful milky baby.  I just love kissing your skin under your chin and neck and give you light kisses all over your back.  You squeal with delight and always softly kiss momma back. 

6.  I feel like you have always been here.  We knew you would be a wonderful boy and were thrilled to have you join our family.  I wouldn't trade you for anyone or anything in the world.  We are Head Over Heels In LOVE!

 

I Just Love This Kid!

Ricky, you are such a wonderful part of our Lives.  My cup runneth over for you!  These pictures made me laugh and I just want to remember you thins way forever!