I had a life changing event occur a couple of weeks ago. Seriously. My friend and former room mate Brittney invited me to go to her salon one afternoon {Tantrum} because she needed to bring someone to a class that her boss was teaching, so that she could practice the technics that were going to be taught. So the class was on how to backcomb aka "rat" "tease" (or whatever you want to call it) your hair. So I was able to listen to the whole class and ever since then I have actually LOVED my hair almost every single day. This is a big deal. Ask Chris. Half the time I usually am not too pleased with my hair-do. I have MAJOR volume problems becuase my hair is so fine.Usually my hair looks like it is plastered to my head, which I hate. So you see, this really has changed my life in a very small way.

I thought that I knew how to backcomb before this class, but I came to the realization that I was actually totally in the dark. So with all of this being said, I am willing to offer what knowledge I now possess- for a small fee...just kidding. I love my new skill!!! Life changing, fo sure.

The menace

Here is a small glimpse of what Tanner goes through all day, everyday. He is such a good natured, chill baby! (Who, by the way, is now sleeping 8 hours at night!!!) As evidenced here, Tate LOVES bothering him! I loves these pictures, and how in a matter of 1 minute Tate bothers him in nearly every way imaginable!

This is Tate's personal favorite, "honking" Tanner's nose

Bless his heart! (Tanner's)

Tanner's blessing

We blessed Tanner on the last Sunday in March. Chris has done a fabulous job with both of the boys blessings. All the boys looked especially handsome in their suit coats! Tate would not take his jacket off the entire day, until he went to bed and we had to force him to take it off. It saddens me that this is the best family picture that we got! The family support. It stressed me out trying to get everyone to gather for the picture. Everyone came together fine, but then everyone wanted to be in charge about what way we needed to face so that there were no shadows on faces. We seriously changed the direction we were facing like 3 times! By that time I was done with trying to get more pictures, but now I wish that I had more! (This is why I don't have a better one of us 4)

Tanner was so cute. He is the absolute best baby. His suit was one that my mom made for Tate when he was blessed. It is totally 80's and I love it! Tanner is a few weeks older than Tate was when he wore it, so it was a bit of a struggle getting the pants on, but we did it!

Random Little Things

I feel like Tate and I have become little buddies recently. Chris has been gone a lot too, so that leaves plenty of time with the boys. I try and do fun stuff so that I don't get too bored being home alone. (Well, if you don't count two other people I am home alone :) ) Here's a random series of pictures. I guess random little things like these are what has made up my days and evenings lately.


Our neighbors across the street have 5 boys, and Tate is constantly wandering into their yard. There is always something fun over there. One day he found all of these little cars, and then he hauled them all back across the street onto the sidewalk in front of our house. I think it is so crazy that he just naturally is drawn to all this "little boy" stuff.


For some reason he decided to play on his belly???

Everyone has probably had pizookie (pizza + cookie) before, but in case you haven't you should. It is just a big mushy cookie with ice cream on top. The best one I have ever had is at Oregano's. I loved this little picture with Tate's tongue licking the leftovers on his lips.

I was under great pressure to get into position and look natural before the camera took the picture. It didn't really work. I never have myself in the pictures, and I figure I should probably start being in a few that I take of the boys.

As for Tanner, he basically eats, sleeps, and, well, that's about it. Actually he is starting to smile and coo. It is amazing how that tiny smile can make me so happy!

Happy St. Patty's Day

I had to get a picture in our green shirts. I have been staying busy with the boys and Chris has been staying busy with a new business that we started in November. Actually Chris is staying busy with more than one new business, in typical Christopher fashion! :) He is a true entrepreneur!! Tanner is getting huge. He is an awesome baby. I was worried that since Tate was so good that I would be in for a surprise with Tanner, but he is really good. I am hoping that any day now he will sleep through the night...we'll see.