Special Delivery

Mason got his first gift yesterday. When I brought it inside from the front porch he knew what it was right away and started laughing and beating the box, but we had to wait for Erick to get home and put it together. If you think you have seen this before you are right! Mason rode this while we were in Omaha earlier this month and became very attached...Aunt Kris and Uncle Tom were kind enough to send one down for his 1st birthday gift!

Daddy's finally home so we got started putting everything together, Mason is a good little helper

Mason could hardly keep himself from hopping on right then

And he's off!! He cracks us up when he rides this, he has no concept of steering yet so he just hits the go button and laughs hysterically until he hits a wall....or a piece of furniture. This will be so fun for him this spring/summer outside where he has more room to ride! Happy (early) birthday to you sweet little boy!

Weekends are the best

This weekend was full of activities for us! Friday night Erick and I went on a date night, while Mason played with Grandma Bev and Grandpa Jim. Saturday Erick and I took Mason to the mall to do a little shopping and ride the carousel then to dinner for some sushi! We ended the weekend with a big splash...

But first a picture of Mason and his new shoes (thanks Boulware's!). They finally fit him!

Erick helping Mason eat some steamed veggies

He loved it at first, then half way through decided he had enough. It went a little faster than we anticipated!

And this afternoon while it was doing this....

We were doing this! Having fun swimming at the Renaud Center in O'fallon. Mason starts swim lessons in a couple weeks so we took him there to test it out first...it was a success

In Honor of Valentines Day

Then (September 2007 Forest Park Balloon Races)

And now (November 2009 before a wedding)

I am a lucky girl to have a husband that works so hard everyday for his family and is such a great role model for Mason. I should tell Erick more often how much we appreciate him and all he does for our family. Happy Valentines Day!

Makin' Whoopie

....pies that is! Today it is cold and snowy out so I decided to make Erick a "pre" Valentine's Day treat. I also made enough for him to bring to the office tomorrow for others to enjoy! I got the recipe off of another blog I follow and they looked so good I decided to give them a try. Erick will be pleasantly surprised when he gets home tonight!

And while I was doing that, Mason did a little rearranging. His new thing is moving the chairs all over the kitchen. He is too funny!

Family, Food, and Fun

Mason getting into trouble in the art sculpture

Our new favorite wine...but we can not find it anywhere in STL! Has anyone seen it around??

Mason and his new favorite toy...an electric 4 wheeler. What a tough guy!

Erick relaxing Friday night with a glass of Ring Bolt

Mason and Brody driving the ATV

Erick, Annie, and Chris hangining out at the bar

Aunt Kris and Scout

We went to Omaha this past weekend for a very short visit and had a great time. Erick and I decided to fly and I was a little worried about how Mason would do...but no surprise he did awesome! On the way there he read, snacked, and people watched. On the way home he SLEPT the entire time!

We met Erick's Aunt Kay and Uncle Jim for a yummy breakfast and then spent a relaxing afternoon eating, visiting, and watching basketball. Mason and his 3rd cousin, Brody, were able to play and had so much fun with eachother. Also exciting news...Mason took his first couple of steps while we were there. All of us yelled and cheered him on! It is crazy how fast he is growing up, our little guy is 11 months today. Thanks for having us Aunt Kris and Uncle Tom!