{Christmas with Family}

Christmas was so nice this year and not stressful like it sometimes can be.
Dividing holiday time between 2 families can sometimes be hard.
We got lucky this year...it just worked out!!

Christmas Eve morning/afternoon we spent with Nate's family/Grandparents in GP. That evening we had Christmas with my family @ my mom and dads house. Christmas day we spent the morning at our house and then to the Halls for the early afternoon/afternoon. That evening we hung out at home.

I didn't take as many pictures as I normally would because my camera is still in the shop and my point and shoot just isn't fast enough!!

Great times!!

{Mason's got moves}

{Crazy Hair}

Think he needs a haircut?

Yea, me too!

I finally have his dad on board!!!!

I may have to act quick before he changes his mind though.

This is seriously what he looks like every time he wakes up. Not even kidding.

Thank God for Johnson's - No More Tangles spray!!!!

{One sickness after another}

My poor sweet boy!! Couldn't catch a break there for a while. It started with Strep throat...which was going around like crazy. Everyone I talked to had it, or knew someone that did. The dr said that almost every patient they'd seen in the last couple weeks was for strep. 

Anyhow, Mason had it and was on an antibiotic for a week and a half. Once we thought he was over that he started getting a horrible cough. That was on a Saturday and by the end of the weekend it hadn't gotten any better. I also noticed that his breathing was getting tight. We went to the dr Monday morning and he had Bronchiolitis. {viral infection in the lungs} They gave him a breathing treatment there at the office and that was complete torture. I was there by myself because Nate had to work. Mason fought the breathing treatment with every last muscle he had. It scared him and he had never had anything like that before. 

I was certain that he didn't get much of the medication...but much to my surprise his lungs responded very well to the treatment. So off we went with a breathing machine! He had to do treatments for over 2 weeks. It got easier and better with each treatment. We found that if we distracted him he took it better! 

And when we thought he was getting better from the treatments we had 2 nights of absolutely no sleep. He couldn't get comfortable and cried and whined. I knew it was his ears. Nate took him to the Dr the next day and sure enough, double ear infection. His dr said that was usually the next step after the Bronchiolitis. 

I am so thankful that Mason responds well to medication. After a couple doses you wouldn't even know that he had an ear infection! And has been sleeping great since then.

I am also thankful that he was feeling well for CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

{Merry Christmas}

{scheduled post}

Hi everyone!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I know mine will be great....

with these two it couldn't be any less than amazing!

{Mason and his Daddy...Video}

Oh how I love these sweet boys!!!

{Seriously?!?! And Bass Pro Shop and Santa}

Seriously, where has this month gone?!?

I have so much to catch up on, it's unreal.

So........way back on 12/3 we went to Bass Pro Shop with the Rochelles to see Santa. It was greatness!

Bass Pro Shop looks so pretty during the holidays. 

We got there early so that we didn't have to wait too terribly long for Santa.

We had great timing and only had to wait about 30 minutes!!

I was sure Mason would be scared of Santa...but he really surprised me. He didn't cry at all! Such a big boy!

On our way there!

Sweet boys!

Not the best picture, but I  love how he has his hand in his pocket!

Beth and I

Like having twins..oh my!

His Daddy was really proud that he went after the pink bear! ha

Love my little family!

Pooped!

{What's your name?!?}

Love this kid!!

{Jingle Bells}

{Old McDonald had a farm...}

{Last night was my favorite...}

{Wonder how many more times I will say that throughout the years??}

Yesterday was a rough day! Work was hectic, Mason was needy, I was stressed from not finding Diesel and my patience was wearing thin!! I was trying to cook dinner and Mason kept grabbing my hand and wanting me to go to his room and look at {not watch} all of the Barney dvds. Honestly, I was getting frustrated. I had a million other things to do than to sit there and look at Barney cases. And then I had to stop and remind myself:

I GET TO DO THIS! 

God specifically chose me to be this little boy's Mommy and to give him my undivided attention! And that's what I did. Dinner, laundry, cleaning can all wait!!

From then on my night went from awful to one of my favorite nights ever.

Just like that.

I'm positive Mason could sense my attitude change and was in a great mood as well! We played, we ate dinner, hung out and watched snakes on tv...{he made the sssss sound throughout the whole show}

And was just adorable. 

And he let me hold him like a baby!!! I ask him, "Mason, can Mommy hold you like a baby" and he gets so excited and says "Awwww baby" until I pick him up and cradle him like a little baby. Then I shower him with kisses and tell him how he's my sweet baby while rocking him. He grins from ear to ear and I melt.
I love it.

Last night he almost fell asleep while I was rocking him.

But I am glad he didn't.

Why you ask?

Because...it only got better.

He played a little more until he was ready for bed. He hugged and kissed Nate goodnight and off we went. We get to bed and Mason is a little restless. I asked him if he wanted to sing and he said "Yesss". 

So I started with Old McDonald, his favorite. 

Then I started with the Barney song. I discovered he knew that song a few nights ago when he sang along with me. But last night - he was full on with motions and all. He had to hug and kiss me every time we got to this part "With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you". 

I couldn't believe it....and of course screamed for Nate to come see.

And he emphasizes this part "Won't you say you love me too"

And keeps saying "too" until you start over.

So then he and Nate sang the song, hugged and kissed and I laid in bed thinking

"Tonight is my favorite, they are my favorite"

And I couldn't be any happier or feel any more blessed.

And the best part?

Mason fell asleep holding Nate's hand with his left hand and my hand with his right.

Yep, last night will go down in my book of favorites.

Pics from last night: