I'm alive!!

So much is happening but I have had zero time to post! I will be posting some updates and exciting news SOON!

Xx,
Alex

Photo challenge -- Day 3: Clouds

I barely missed sunset but I caught this:

Photo Challenge -- Day 2: What I Wore

Kind of lacking on the creativity factor but I really was stumped on how I would capture what I wore today without taking a mirror picture... I also captured this today though and I think it gets my creative juices a-flowin'. I love the way Brandon's cross and drawing look in the background.

Photo Challenge -- Day 1: Self Portrait

This is a photo I took today of Preston and myself. I'm playing with using an HD camcorder to take stills and have just started taking the time to mess around on Photo Shop. I like the way this photo turned out.

30 Day Photo Challenge

So doing this. Starting today. :)

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Here I am!

I know, I know -- I have completely fallen off of the blogging wagon and into baby land but I am back (not sure for how long) so I'm going to try and make this a good one. The first two and a half months have been pretty amazing -- granted the first three weeks were rocky with Jackson trying to push, pull and hit his brother when he was near me. This still happens on occasion but it's mostly, kisses and hugs and sweetness that completely melts my heart day after day. Preston isn't colicky like Jackson was so he has been a pretty "easy" baby. He sleeps well and has since the beginning and is very laid back. He's such a sweet pea. Right now he's sleeping next to me -- yes, I co-sleep though he is perfectly happy taking naps on his own and I plan to transition him into his crib in the next few months when he masters rolling over. It's worked for us and gives me peace of mind so I can get rest and Preston sleeps well too. It's honestly made breastfeeding so simple at night.

Jackson is growing so fast. He seems like he is saying new words every day and it is amazing to see his mind making connections and his development that is taking place from week to week. We had a garage sale this past weekend and he was so thrilled to be outside with us, saying "hi" to all of the customers, combing the merchandise and finding a few items for himself. Stuffed caterpillars and a remote control Jeep? Keepers.

I haven't had much time to craft or try new recipes but I know I'll get that time back. Right now, I'm just trying to soak in each day with my boys (because it goes by so fast) and spend quality time with Brandon and do housework here and there. The garage sale helped to FINALLY clear out the garage addition so I think we will be converting it to a HUGE playroom for the boys. I see a chalkboard wall in our future. I will do my best to share that big project as it unfolds.

Here are a few of my favorites from the past two months: