Heart full & Thankful {Thanksgiving Recap}

Family is so important and holds such an important presence in our life.  You might be sick of hearing it but it hands down it is the truth.  This thanksgiving I am especially thankful for my parents.  They are such pillars in our life; honestly I don't know what we would do without their constant love, support and extra hands.  We are so lucky to live so close and spend so much time together creating wonderful memories for my children, my husband and me. 

I am also grateful for my children who keep both my hands and heart full at all times.  We are blessed with healthy and happy kiddos. Last but not least I am thankful for my husband who works hard around the clock for us; giving his all always.  I could go on and on but won't.  In a few simple words I am one lucky girl.

This Thanksgiving was spent at my parent's house with Dad's side of the family.  It was Ava's 1st Thanksgiving and it was the first time Mason was able to express what he was thankful for at the table.  My kids had such a fun time playing with all their aunts, uncles and cousins.  It made my heart so full hearing their little giggles and seeing their smiling faces. 

Mason was thankful for his class, teachers and friends!

Happy 1st Thanksgiving sweet girl!

Nearing a year {Ava 11 months}

As we approach the year mark (a huge milestone in my opinion) it amazes me where we were 11 months ago and where we are now. The transformation is a crazy one. The crying till 1 am, up every two hours, pure cloudy head (on my part) isn't a distant memory yet but something I hardly ever think about.

Ava still prefers to be held but she also loves to crawl around, pull herself up, climb on her brother and be outside (I find her giggling at the other kids playing at the park). She is a tough cookie; she wants what she wants when she wants it. She is happier when we sit next to her while she plays, if we don't she cries and screams at us. She is a good eater and we haven't found anything she doesn't like. She is a happy girl but often tired because she isn't the best at taking naps. Her morning nap is fairly short and usually taken on the go; the afternoon one is often taken in my arms (I'm ashamed to admit that but she has a stronger will power then I and will cry for an hour if she has to). I keep trying to tell myself that this too shall pass.  We are phasing out her six month clothes and buying 12-18 months as our little peanut is getting a bit bigger. 

Likes:
- ceiling fans
- playing in Mason's room
- peek a boo
- crawling around with Mason
- her light up activity table
-bath time

Dislikes:
- getting her diaper changed (especially first thing in the morning)
- be left alone to play
- having her hands or face wiped off
- getting dressed
- reading books she just wants to eat them

Mason 11 months