3 Months Old

Our sweet Mason turned three months old last Wednesday. I can't believe how fast it has gone - but at the same time I can't really remember what life was like without this little guy. Now when I think back on memories before he was born, it always seems as though something was missing.

In honor of your three months Mason, I thought I would list some things I love about you!! I could go on forever, so I will just pick 10.

1. I love that you wake up happy in the mornings. I come to pick you up and you always give me the biggest toothless grin when you look up and see me there. It melts my heart!

2. I love your "chimp call" - you are really starting to make noise and try out this whole language thing. You make the most hilarious "ooh-ooh-ooh-ahh-ahh!" call and it sounds just like a chimp. It always makes your dad and me laugh!

3. I love that playing patty-cake totally cracks you up. You still won't open your hands so I can clap them together, but you laugh like crazy when I use your little fists to do the hand motions.

4. I love that when your dad sings Marine Corps Cadence it makes you laugh...you may not realize this now, but he is sending subliminal messages to you to make you want to be a Marine. I on the otherhand, would never attempt to influence you in such a way. I would never whisper "ACU" or "Wildcat Pride" while you are sleeping. What? You mean you heard that? Oh I thought you were asleep.

5. I love that you wrap your little arm around my neck and nuzzle your face into mine when you are sleepy. It is so precious.

6. I love that you actually look at the pictures in the books when I read you stories.

7. I love that you will go all day without taking a nap and then crash 30 seconds before your dad gets home from work. You do that just to spite me don't you?

8. I love how when you cry it sometimes sounds like you are saying "Mama" - I know you aren't really speaking, but it is still sweet music to my ears!!

9. I love your hair. I love that I actually have to spray a leave-in conditioner on it after your bath and comb it out. We learned that the hard way...no more knots!!

10. And lastly, I love your personality. You are really starting to show more of it these days. You are so sweet and loving - I know you will always be a caring and creative person.

Mason, you totally rock!! We can't wait to celebrate more fun times with you.

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while! We have been super busy over the last week or so. Last Monday our church kicked off VBS. It was a huge success! We had over 100 kids every night - with the highest being 125 on Tuesday. VBS was Monday through Friday from 6-9 pm. Mike, Mason and I worked in the snack shack. We were busy preparing snacks and setting up eating areas for all those kids and the HUGE number of adults that worked VBS too. We had a blast. Needless to say, we had about 20 minutes to scarf down dinner and run up to the church every evening once Mike got off work. Then it was straight home and bath time then time to hit the sack!

Saturday we got up early to go see the newest Harry Potter movie. We didn't want to fight the crowds with Mason - and we didn't have to! There were about 40 people in the theater. It was perfect. Although, we both felt the movie was a bit of a disappointment. Not too much of a plot, unlike the book I'm told. I have the book on the agenda to read!! We did some shopping for Mason then came home to get a few things done around the house. Saturday night we went to a Birthday BBQ for one of Mike's oldest friends out here. His name is Hunter and his parents were the gracious ones who let Mike live on their couch when he moved out here and was homeless...(no available housing when he first moved out here!!) We had fun there too.

Sunday was church! We were hoping for an afternoon nap but then decided it was better to try and clean the house and cars instead. We didn't get much cleaning done with VBS and all. We went to church Sunday night followed by the young people's devo. What a whirlwind! We are hoping to take it easy this week! Here are some pics from our busy times:

Here is Mason and Mom all suited up and ready to work at the Snack Shack! And yes, I know, I have a GIGANTIC 3 month old. The doctor said he is off the height chart! When people find out how old he is they always say, "He is HUGE!"

We had a name tag that said "Amy and Mason, Swamp Workers" So cute!!

Here are a few of the kiddos having snacks!!

Here is Mason all dressed up in his crocodile dock pj's in honor of crocodile dock vbs!!

Out like a light!

Here he is in his super cute new baseball cap!!

Chillin' outside in the sunny weather

Mason's First Fourth

We had a blast for our first 4th of July with Mason. We had a gathering with some church friends at an elders house. They had a pool! Yay! I have been waiting to swim all Summer long...if you can call sitting on a pool step with a baby "swimming." At this point, any activity outside of the house is very exciting to me. My days mostly consist of me and Mason staring at each other on the couch.

We had tons of food and fun! I made my homemade pizza bites which were gone two minutes after I set the platter down. Mike was unloading things from the car and almost didn't get one! Mason was a hit at the party. It was his first time swimming. We bought him some swim trunks and a little rash guard (the tight surfer swim shirt). He had his hat to keep his head safe from the sun - although with all that hair who needs a hat!? The water was cold...so when he got one toe in it he began to scream. He eventually let me put him a little lower in the water but we never ventured all the way in. There were lots of kids splashing like crazy and he kept getting water in his face - despite mom trying to block it. I also put sunscreen on his hands and so when he rubbed his face and eyes...well, it burned! Even though it is baby sunscreen and is not supposed to burn. His little eye was red and tearing for the rest of the day. You live and learn I guess!

Mike had a blast playing water basketball with the guys from church. Everyone else had to clear the pool for that one and I knew why as soon as the game started. It was violent! Mike called it "water basketball penitentiary style." They were trying to drown each other out there! He had a blast but was wiped out soon after! He has started up a workout ministry at church. On Saturday mornings some of the guys and youth group boys from church come over for a devo and some crazy wrestling/boxing/grappling action. They had done that workout Sat morning before the cookout...and then played water b-ball. C-R-A-Z-Y.

All in all it was a fun day! Here are some pics!

Here is Mason in his swim trunks and rash guard!! Future Cali Surfer Dude

Mom and Mason "Swimming"

"Hey Ma, why do I have to wear this stupid hat? None of the other babies have hats on! And it doesn't match my outfit."

Everyone takes a break to chow down

Water Basketball!

Jump Shot!

Tired Dads and Tired Babies

This was the next day...all ready for more action at church! He is so stinkin' cute!! Side note: Why do they make collared shirts for babies? They have no necks!