on the 2nd day of spring break...

We went to see The Lorax... and I cried (shock and awe!!)

Oh how I love Dr. Seuss!!

Greyson LOVED the movie, so very musical, so very colorful, so very Seuss!!

2 days of our 10 gone already...

Spring Break!!

10 days of no school!! 10 days of Greyson and Mommy dates!! 10 days of soaking up the Florida sun, re-visiting our old hang outs, sleeping in, riding bikes, going for walks, exploring, laughing, lunches out and mid-day naps...

10 days is not nearly enough...

We're going to make the most of it though!!

gotta love it...

Yup... Moving on up to the Rookies next season should be no problem at all...

T-ball time...

He's such a rock star it's not even funny...

We're back out at the ball field all the time in what will be Greyson's last season of T-ball, this fall he has to move on up to the Rookie division... Needless to say, he's proving to be an all out all star this season! We're having a blast, he's having a blast and it's just good times... very good times...

All about Daddy...

This weekend was my 3rd running of the Gate River Run 15k. It is by far one of my favorite races ever, there is just something about being surrounded by 20,000 other runners, the music all along the course, the best spectators ever and the Heart bridge finish (which is dubbed, heart break bridge, because whoa... after 8 miles, the last thing you want to do is run up a super long bridge!) and the fact that it's the national championship race so it brings in all the big name runners from all over the world - the Kenyans were finishing before I even hit mile 4... yeah. Anyway, it's just an amazing race and I got a new PR this year taking 6 whole minutes off of last years time - OH YEAH!!

Needless to say though, that meant that Greyson had mostly Daddy time all weekend, and boy did it show... All he wanted to do was hang with his dad, even tonight at bed time! Part of me loves to see it, because most of the time, Greyson is a momma's boy, so it feels good to know that Greg is getting that love, but part of me was crushed!! When my boy opts to go play with dad rather than mom... whoa... :( Not yet baby boy, not yet!! I know it's coming when you two will be off doing "guy" things that mom's not cool enough for, but not yet, not now... I need my baby boy time!!

The worst part, next weekend I'm going to be super busy and gone too... Greg is having way too much fun feeling smug... :)

My photography bone...

So I've had the pleasure of really breaking out the camera lately and taking some great pics of great people... and it seems as if my photography bone is going to get more of a workout soon! I have babies coming soon to shoot (whoa... that sounds awful!) babies coming soon to photograph (much better) and my very first WEDDING!! Kind of nervous about that one, because un-like the engagement pictures I did this past weekend (different couple) you can't re-do wedding pics if they don't turn out... Makes my palms sweat for sure!!

Anyway... I got to photograph one of my best friends this past weekend. I'm a bridesmaid or I would totally probably be doing her wedding too! They are just the greatest couple and were a blast to shoot!! (ha!) I loved that when I told them to just "play" they did, and the session was magic...

Here are a few of my favorites:

Could they be any more gorgeous??

This one just makes me laugh!!

Love how this turned out... We did a ton with the frame...
Just play... and the shot will come... and it did... :)

Like a punch in the face...

Today as I drove to pick Greyson up from school this afternoon, this song came on the radio... The next thing I knew I was balling my eyes out, I couldn't breathe or see, or think straight...




I'm not sure why I'm posting this... Sometimes I feel like I edit myself a lot. On one hand I want this blog to be a record for Greyson, his memory book of sorts. On the other I am frequently compelled to write for me, for what's real and raw and happening in my life, our lives...

Dear Greyson,

I want you to know how lucky you are. You have the best daddy anyone could ever ask for. A father that you'll never ever be scared of, who will always come through for you and never disappoint, he won't let you down, he'll always have your back. A father who you will know loves you no matter what and for just being you, you'll never feel like you're not good enough, because he shows you everyday that you're everything and then some. A father who teaches you how to love, how to earn respect, how to be kind and gentle, how to laugh and how to live. You have a daddy that will never hurt you, never. You have a daddy that every child deserves...

I love you Greyson and I love your Daddy, for being the best dad ever and so much more...

Love,
Momma

I'm closing comments on this post because, there isn't anything left to say... and I'm ok with that...

Silly is...

as silly does...

and we DO silly... :)

Baby Got GAP!!!

Is it bad that I kinda don't ever want his tooth to grow in because I love this smile SOOOOO much?!?!?

Ha!

Good News - Greyson is feeling so much better. He's up and around and while he still gets winded fast and often sounds like he might cough up a lung, he really is SO much better!!

Oh, how I love this boy...

The Bad News - I just sent Greg to bed with a fever of 102.7. Yeah... that's super high for him... :(

My turn next perhaps?

better...

Yesterday we had your follow up appointment with the pediatrician. Your lungs still don’t sound or look great but they are improving. Keep doing what you’re doing, let him rest, etc… I knew we were out of the scary part of the forest; your eyes are starting to shine once again, faint smiles are popping up and you’re sleeping less, wanting to get up more. All good signs! You still are napping and living on the couch and watching non-stop shows, but the fact that they are holding your interest is a great sign. You’ve even played a few hands of Uno! Your appetite came back with a vengeance and Mommy is cooking and baking and willing to feed you anything your heart desires! Turns out you not eating for a few days freaks mommy out, way to play off my worry and request Chicken Cordon Blue and doughnuts for breakfast!! You ate every last crumb though! :)

Mommy is so so so happy that you are feeling better. Keep resting my love, we’re going to get those little lungs of yours back to 100%!! Love you more.

Mommy

P.S. While at the Doctor yesterday, Dr. Q had just left the room to write us your new prescription and as I looked up from my chair, there you sat, on the examining table and in that moment you looked so very grown up. From the way you were sitting to the long dangly legs. It was a moment that stole mommy’s breath for a bit, a moment of such pride in the boy you’ve become and yet such sadness in the loss of time, where did it go? It seems as if just yesterday you were so tiny, so little that mommy would always stand by the table side with a hand on you for your safety. Yesterday you climbed up on your own and sat and waited and took deep breaths and said “ahhhh” and everything that one must and you’re just so big. I love you, and I’m so proud of you.