The Most Kissable Cheeks EVER

Chubby little boy. I LOVE him...


While I was reading the other night I was just holding Nixon. He quietly sat there and folded his hands while I read. What a reverent little boy! It was so cute!



He always covers his eyes while he eats...so cute




I haven't had the internet for a few weeks now, so my posts have been few and far between. Also, it's just so hard to put this little guy down and get on the computer because he is SO much fun! Seriously- I LOVE this baby boy. Nixon is absolutely a dream baby. Having this baby has changed me in a lot of ways. I don't really know how to describe it, but it feels like I already know Nixon. I look at him and I feel like he has always been with us. He is a tender mercy for me every day. I have never felt so lucky and blessed. There is just something about him. He is the happiest little boy. He talks all the time with this huge smile like he just can't wait to tell us all where he came from and how he is right where he was always meant to be. As his mom, I understand all of this, of course! :) I know I should be blogging about something else other than just how in love I am with my kids, but this is literally all I think about lately. I feel a little out of touch with everything else, but it's all worth it. How can you not love this baby boy?

Look Who Turned 3!

Ava turned 3 years old last week. This little girl is my very favorite. She has been nothing but sunshine in our family and I have loved every minute of the past three years. Here are a few of my favorite things about Ava:
-Ava is HILARIOUS! If you have had the chance to hang out with this girl, no explanation is necessary. She loves jokes and telling silly secrets and she laughs at EVERYTHING. I love how entertaining Ava has always been. She makes us laugh.
-She is very polite! Ava is always using her manners, which makes it hard to say no to her..
-She loves to sing. Her favorite song right now is I Dreamed a Dream from Les Mis. (she knows all the words) Ava loves watching Glee with me.
-Ava is the best big sister. She is very patient with Nixon and is always so excited to help me change diapers and put in his bink. She is always holding Nixon's hand and kissing him and making sure he is happy.
-She is well-rounded. She is such a girl when it comes to putting on make up, shoe shopping, painting her nails, princess dress up, etc. But Ava LOVES to watch football with Daddy, kick a ball with the best of them, get dirty in the sandbox, play catch with Daddy, and go fishing. I can only hope she keeps this balance throughout her life!
-Ava is a cuddle bear! She loves hugs and loves to be snuggled. I hope she doesn't grow out of this one too soon..I love it!
-Ava loves to go camping, fishing and being in the mountains. She already has an appreciation for nature.
-Ava LOVES Target! Just like her mamma...We could both spend all day at that store..
-Ava is smart. She has always been pretty advanced in her talking and her capability to learn has always amazed me and Chad. She never forgets! Anything! She has a very impressive memory and she retains information like crazy.
-She loves Jesus and going to church and nursery! Ava's prayers are so sweet and sincere. She talks about Jesus a lot and loves singing Primary songs.
I could go on and on about how much I love my little girl. She has made me so happy and has been my little BFF for the past 3 years. I feel truly feel honored to be Ava's mom. What a blessing she is in my life. Ava I love you!
Here are some pictures of her little birthday party with her cousins: