A Look Back...continued!!

8 Months: 7 Months Old

You love to snuggle up with your "Lammy" that you got for Easter from your Gran Jules and G Daddy. 

I'm not sure why, but you take your best naps when you're cuddled up to your daddy.

This was taken on a rainy day where we did nothing but eat and cuddle all day.  One of mommy's favorite days ever!

You sure do love your bath times!

We were headed to see your Aunt Maya on this day.  You are looking dapper as always!

We had just gotten to the lake and you were still sleepy.  Your Uncle Jeff made a nice cushion:)

 9 Months: 8 Months Old

You were crawling like crazy this day and I was doing my best to get you to stop for a picture.  This is all you would give me:)

It's a tough life to be this handsome, but someone has to do it!

Sweet loving from your cousin Karmyn!

I guess it's time we lower your crib. 

Agh!  Where's my hand?

10 Months: 9 Months Old

I got this, MOM!

This is the face I get when you just wake up.

Shopping with your daddy.

Lunch date with your favorite Aunt Gina. 

You and the slide did not get along on this particular day. 

Your first taste of ice cream with Gammy.  I think you liked it!

You fell asleep while eating.  I couldn't resist taking a picture. 

You LOVE to swing!

You like riding around with your G Daddy. 

Shammah is literally your best friend.

You didn't want to take a picture.  I get it.  The rabbit is scary.  Whatever. 

Dinner at the Cheesecake factory with Karmyn and your GG.

Again, these face animal characters just weren't your thing.  Maybe next time, right?

11 Months: 10 Months Old

Getting some loving from your Grandma's

Trying out your Halloween costume. 

Getting some sweet kisses from the bride. 

Visiting Daddy at work. 

Touring the cookie factory.  We had to wear these hair nets.  You weren't too thrilled about it.

Knocked out after a walk in the park. 

Playing with your G Daddy. 

You love this pirate hat that your cousins from New Jersey sent you.  The Dina's always send the best gifts!

We are such hams!! 

Mommy loves your cheese grin!

PUMPKIN PATCH!! 

This is quite possibly one of my favorite pictures with you. 

I love your face!

You and daddy had fun in the bounce house.

This was a great day at the pumpkin patch. 

I'm guessing you thought it was your bottle?

Feeding the geese. 

Stink Face!

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine!

12 Months: 11 Months Old

Playing with your birthday present from your Grandma Sue. 

I'm not sure why you and daddy decided to lay on the sidewalk and play, but you two always have fun wherever you go. 

Bounce House with the most handsome son in the world. 

You love to facetime Daddy when he's at work!

You love the ball pit!

 

 

13 Months: 12 Months Old

 

Happy 1st Birthday my dear handsome man. 

Tie Dyed Birthday pancakes!

Shot's on your birthday :(

If you really "Mustache" I'm ONE!!

Birthday Picture with my Little Man!

Whew!  Shots are over with!

Wagon ride with Mommy and Daddy.

Talking to yourself in the mirror!

Friday's Letter (on Monday)

It's been a busy past two weeks.  Between school, taking care of sweet babies, and keeping up a house, I have not had the time to sit a write a blog.  Oops!  But without further ado... here is my letter for the past two weeks:

My dear Brett Joseph.  Thank you for your patience and sense of humor even in my emotional moments before, during, and after Aiden turned one.  I am not sure why I was so emotional, but I did not want Aiden to turn one.  Your funny jokes and weird stares kept me going.  Dear Aiden Hugh Barron.  You are now 12 months old.  It really does seem like yesterday that we had you.  You have been every bit of joy that I could ever wish to experience in life.  There is nothing like being your mother.  Dear Hasty family.  You have been such a blessing to our family.  We enjoy having Rownin in our home to spend time with Aiden.  He is the sweetest baby and I am so thankful that God placed your family in our lives.  Dear friends and family.  I do not have the time to mention each one of you, but I am so thankful that we were able to spend Aiden's birthday with all of you.  I would like to mention a few people who made Aiden's party possible.  Gina Reynolds.  You are the best sister a girl could ever ask for, and I am quite sure you are the best aunt ever.  This party would not have been possible without your help (not to mention your mad chocolate stirring skills).  Brooke Johnson.  I am so thankful to have a best friend who is artistically skilled and just so happens to be the BEST graphic designer ever.  Thank you for designing every little detail involved in Aiden's party (even down to food menu's and bottle labels).  You really are the best.  Lim Family.  I have no words for you.  Why are ya'll so good to us.  From the memories you have captured to the Beth hanging up banners last minute at Aiden's party.  It all mean so much and I don't know why I am so blessed to have your family in my life.  (Thanks to ya'll I will have pictures of Aiden's birthday party!!)  To my Gammy and my Aunt Robin.  Thank you for going above and beyond and helping me put this party together.  I am so grateful to have your support.  My dear Maya.  Thank you for lending me your party decor as well as your helpful hand.  And let's not forget those yummy Tropical Smoothie sandwiches!!  You have been the greatest BEST friend a girl could ever have.  Dear Prince Charming Brett.  We are so blessed.  We have so many wonderful friends and family to surround us.  God has been so good to us.  I love you more than you love Christmas lights.

If you really "mustache" I'm one!!

This is the only picture I could get with my man on his birthday:)

Sneek Peak at pictures taken by the wonderful Lim Family!! 

Aiden really enjoyed his cake!!

Happy (Day Before) Birthday, Aiden!

My precious Aiden.  Tomorrow is your birthday.  We have already had your birthday party, and for some reason I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that it has already been a year since you were born.  My heart is completely overwhelmed with emotions. 

This day, one year ago, I went to work for the last time.  Little did I know that it would be my last day because I was determined that I would be a working mother.  We lived in Mobile, AL and I worked at Lotus Boutique.  I loved my job and the people I worked with.  I had no plans of being a stay at home mother.  I worked until five that day and went home as I did everyday the days before.  My father and husband were at the house, and your daddy had the entire house decorated for Christmas and ready for your arrival.  My mother, your Gran, and my sister, your Aunt Gina, came soon after.  Brett left for work, Mama and Gina went to go get something to eat, and Daddy and I went to the hospital to check in sometime around 8:30.  It literally seems like yesterday.  I was so calm.  I brought the entire house with me to the hospital.  I had my laptop, a bag full of thank you cards that I needed to write (and never sent out...FAIL at being a southern lady), and several bags full of baby clothes that I wanted to dress you in.  I didn't sleep much that night.  The anxiety began to set in that you would be here tomorrow.  

I will be very honest with you.  I was nervous to be your mother.  I had no idea what I would do with a baby.  I didn't know anything about babies and I have never felt very motherly.  You came into this world at 1:33, December 6, 2011.  I remember bringing you home, and your father drove SO SLOW.  He was so scared to get on the road with you.  He said we had "precious cargo".  I could have never imagined my life the way it is now that you are here.  I never went back to work.  When you came into my life, I could not imagine not spending every second with you and having someone else watch you grow more than I.  I miss working, but I do not regret making the decision to stay home with you.  I am very grateful to God and your father for giving me this opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. 

Aiden Hugh Barron.  You have taught me how to love unselfishly.  I have learned to treasure each moment given to me.  Through you, I have learned to not sweat the silly things and to hold on to the important things in life.  It is because of you that I have found a renewed purpose in life and a refreshing in my relationship with The Father.  Our God gives life and He takes it away.  I am so grateful that He gave you to our family.  I have watched you grow and my heart soars and breaks with every milestone.  You have been an overachiever from the very beginning.  You already have eight teeth, you are in size 4 diapers, and you wear 18 month clothes.  You are walking around the house like you have been doing it for years.  I am so grateful, but I wish sometimes that I could go back a year ago and hold my new baby in my arms. 

I have mentioned this several times in my blogs, but you were not planned.  I had plans of my own.  However, God saw it fit to give your father and I a gift in the form of a precious baby.  I secretly call you a miracle baby.  Dictionary.com defines miracle as the following: 1.an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause. 2. such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God. 3. a wonder; marvel.  You, my precious son, are a wonder, an event that has surpassed all my human understanding and has changed my life for the better.  I can't imagine not being your mother.  I am so honored at this privilege.  Thank you.  Thank you for showing me that love is not about what you receive from others but what you give to others.  Thank you for showing me that God has a divine plan in the midst of all my silly planning.  Thank you for teaching me that I can be do things that I never imagined I could.  You are my inspiration and the reason why I try to be a better person everyday.  I pray that one day you look back at the type of mother I am to you and the wife that I am to your father and are proud.  May God's love and strength shine through me.  

You are my heart.  I love you, Aiden Hugh Barron.  Happy (Day Before) Birthday.