The Funniest Story Ever Told

Liam listening to Alex read The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Searching for the perfect (post-baby) bathing suit

Let’s be real…this Mama will not be wearing an itsy bitsy teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini this year. So i’ve been in search of the perfect bathing suit. Here is what i am loving…

These from Lands End….yes, i guess they are what you would call a “mama suit” but i am a Mama and I am okay with that. I’d rather be confident and comfortable instead of not being able to breath because i am sucking in so hard.

 

and this one from Macy’s (front and back).

…then i headed over to Victoria’s Secret. I remembered a few years ago when i use to get their catalog in the mail (every single week) they had some one pieces with support…well, i got quite a laugh out of what i found over there. Let me show you these “one pieces”….

and the crowning jewel…read the description…a REMOVABLE bandeau top …oh goodness.

I mean i don’t know about ya’ll but i thought these would be fabulous for shrimp swim class at the YMCA with little man HAHA … so beyond kidding.

Two years ago today…..

…i married my best friend.

 

We had friends and family stand by us as we entered into a new chapter of life.

We spoke words to symbolize our lifetime commitment to one another. “With all that I am and all that I have i honor you”.

   

We celebrated into the night with wonderful people.

  

We took a short trip out of town because we were moving 600 miles away and closing on our first house in eight days.

 

Alex,

   It has been an amazing two years. It is hard to believe just how many life changes we have experienced in such a short time. It has been a truly amazing journey and i wouldn’t want to have experienced it with anyone else but you. You are my rock. You keep me calm when i feel out of control, you make me smile when i want to cry, you support me in every dream i have, you make me feel love and safe.

   You are the best father. Liam is so lucky to have a man like you to look up to. The pure, unconditional, and deep love that you show for that little boy added a whole other level to the traits i admire about you. You work so hard to provide for Liam and I. You gave me the dream of staying home to raise our family, and for that i will forever be grateful.

   It is hard to believe, after all these years, i can wake up everyday and somehow love you more. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for every thing you do.

Love always,

Sarah

My First Mother’s Day

I spent most of the day with my little man because Daddy had to go into work for an hour and then to softball all afternoon.

Liam and I got some new wheels for Mother’s Day …. THE BLINK!! We are in love!

 

….and a spa day … i can’t wait!!

Happy Mother’s Day

Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom -
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

     
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom -
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom -
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life
so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

 

 

To my Mom, the best mother and grandmother Liam and I could every have hoped for. 

Wonderful Grandma

A grandmother is a remarkable woman.
She's a wonderful combination of
warmth and kindness, laughter and love.

She overlooks our faults, encourages our dreams,
and praises our every success.
A grandmother has the wisdom of a teacher,
the sincerity of a true friend,and the tenderness of a mother.
She's someone we admire, respect and
love very much.

A grandmother will always have a cherished
place in our memories and in our hearts.
She's someone for whom we want every happiness
in return for the joy she always brings.
A grandmother is all the dear and precious
things in life...
When she's a grandmother like you.
- By Anonymous

 

Camilla’s Last Key Lime Pie (minus the drugs)

Why yes, i did reference Dexter with this title..is it October yet, i am in serial killer withdrawal.

 

I have made this key lime pie for Alex and I a few times now and it is just too good and easy not to share. It is the perfect pie for the upcoming warm months. Enjoy!

• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 3 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 1 Tablespoon powder sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine condensed milk, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, until tiny  bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.

Show Us Your Life – Kids (and future) Names

I am so excited for today’s Show Us Your Life because i love talking names!

Obviously our first boy choice was…

Liam Alexander

There are no ties to the name Liam, we just both loved it and Alexander is my husband, father-in-law, and grandfather-in-laws name. I absolutely love the name Liam, i love that it is a “normal’ name but not that common, for example i graduated with 5 Mikes. What is funny though is that since the first time i saw Liam i thought he looked like a Ryan. I don’t know why, i mean he doesn’t look like any of the Ryan’s i know, he just looks like that would be his name.

Our front runners (for now) for our next child (we are shooting for them being two years apart) are:

Boys:

Levi James

Clayton James

Paul James  (still debating on the initials PP being too torturous growing up with, thoughts?)

Again, Levi, Clayton, and Paul no significance other than our liking and James is my grandfather, father and brothers name.

Girls:

Oliva Ann

Lucy Ann

Paige Grace

Yes, again Oliva, Lucy, Paige have no connection, we just like them, Ann is my mom and sisters middle name and Grace is my grandmother and mine.