proud day to be a daddy

This was a day that Travis has been looking forward to since B was first born, maybe even from the time we found out we were having a boy.

Baby's first baseball game.

Travis was more than elated to share his passion with his son. B loved it too, especially when everyone would clap and cheer...he probably thought it was all for him!

Can't get more American than that- family night at the baseball field.

working those chubby little hands

Little B has gotten quite picky lately about food textures. He doesn't like eating his baby food from a spoon unless it is nice and smooth. But if you cut the same food in tiny pieces, he'll gobble it right up. He'll eat anything if we give it to him in pieces. He is getting much better with his hand-eye coordination, so as of late, I have just been giving him whatever we're having for dinner. I'm not going to lie, it's nice to have him feed himself for a change...even if it is a little messy. I love watching him figure out how to work those pudgy little hands.

With a full belly, it's time to clean up with a bath. As soon as I turn on the water, this little dude gets so excited. It's adorable to see him kick his legs, wave his arms and get a huge smile on his face all just in anticipation for a bath!

Man, oh man. This boy is too cute for his own good!

what's for dinner?

Ugh.
Does this question make anyone else cringe?
I don't know why, but I hate, no loathe coming up with ideas for dinner. It's not that I don't enjoy cooking, I do. But its the proccess of coming up with the meals then the corresponding grocery lists that I'm not a fan of.

Plus, I feel like I always make the same things over and over. And over. Sometimes I'm ok with that. When you have something good, keep it around right? However, it makes dinnertime (and preparation) a bit boring.

My friend Kim and I were discussing this very thing and decided to exchange our favorite recipes in hopes of spicing (ha) up our menus. So, I decided to take it a step further and open up our little exchange to all of you. Fun huh?! :)

Here's the deal: we are typing up our 5 most favorite dinners/lunches to exchange. We're talking about the best of the best here. Yes, everyone has different tastes and opinions, but if we all give the top 5, we know we are getting tried and true, good, wholesome recipes.

Want in? Send me an email at karleeburton {at} hotmail {dot} com and you'll be invited to our exchange party!


Oh and one more thing...
Head on over here to find a cute and functional aide for menu planning woes. Mines in the mail and I can't wait to get it!

need a little pick me up?

After the past two days of snow, I know I do. So enjoy more than a few pictures from my recent trip to the tulip (aka heaven) festival with Kim and the wee ones.

Little miss attitude trying to avoid the camera.

Beautiful Kim and Elle Belle. Love them both.

How 'bout that little alfalfa tuft of hair on my child's head....pretty funny huh?

Obviously Beck didn't find the tulips as exhilerating as we did.

I have always loved me some tulips. They are a beautiful flower no doubt, but more importantly, they give me hope that winter won't last forever. Although right now, I'm hesitant to believe that.

ahhh. the weekend

Our weekend got off to a great start.

{ watching Saturday morning cartoons with a best friend }

{morning nap taking in the jogging stroller}

{and playing fetch with the puppy...because we felt bad for not taking him on our run. pushing a stroller and holding a leash. no thank you}


Yes, my son did stay in his pjs all morning. Don't tell his daddy.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend enjoying the sun!

family date night at the park

deserved celebration

This wonderful man had a birthday yesterday. There were all sorts of celebrations involved including breakfast (with real bacon- a rarity in this household), surprises on the seat of his truck from Beck, dinner at Smashburger (holy delicious- and yes, this is coming from me, the girl who doesn't even like hamburgers!), and sharing cake and ice cream with friends. He deserved every minute of it (and more)!

I love watching this! It's a special bond these two have. Beck adores his dad and it's no wonder why.

I couldn't have asked for a better husband. He knows me better than anyone and is always looking out for my well-being. I am so happy that I get to spend my life with someone so perfect for me! So today was definitely cause for celebrating his birth!

Why the random picture of bread you ask? Because out of all of his presents, this is what Travis was most excited about. Pure, un-adulterated, homemade white bread. My mom also got him cap'n'crunch and potato chips. Just some of the things that this poor man is deprived of :)