Car Ride

Case does NOT enjoy being in his car seat for long periods of time. Even after he was turned around facing forward (YES, I know the recommended age is 2 now)...he doesn't like to be in there too long without snacks, lots of dancing music, toys, etc. Today, we had to take Ryan to the golf course so he could golf with some buddies that were coming back this way and bringing him home. This is how much Case enjoyed the car ride... I'm not sure a trip to Iowa in the CAR is in our near future!!!

Spring Break

Happiest Boy EVER!!!

Case & I went to Iowa for spring break. We left on Friday, March 11th and got back on Sunday, March 20th. We had a FABULOUS time and can't wait to go back. Mommy was a little heart broken leaving Wrigley at home, but it was for the best this trip. Maybe next time for sweet Wrigley. While we were back, my sweet sister got ENGAGED! She will be marrying Tony Squire sometime this fall. We are SO very excited and can't wait to begin the planning.

Since we have been back, the weather has been amazing! We have spent countless hours playing outdoors, going to the park and eating wood chips. Case continues to amaze us daily. He is so funny and happy. I text Ryan the other day that sometimes I can't believe he is OURS and we get to keep him forEVER...I am sure there will be days when I want to send him back but we enjoy every moment together. God sure has blessed us!

On another note...I know mom looks AMAZING in these photos but she could definitely use some extra prayers. She continues to go through her treatments in Iowa City every other week. She will have an MRI on Thursday, April 21st and we can only hope that the results are worth celebrating! Have a great weekend everyone!

Dad, Kirby & Myself

Sweet Aunt Kelsey

Happy Birthday Kelsey & Kirby

LOVE these girls!

Case LOVES hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma!

LOVE Auntie Kirby

Case just starting "snuggling" me a whole lot on this trip. I ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF IT, even it is just for a nanosecond!

I am such a ham!

We hung out in our jammies every morning for 10 days!

Case pulled this wagon around and around my parents' porch. He wants to be outdoors every minute of every day now!

Sasha Mae enjoyed it JUST as much (when she wasn't in depression from missing Wrigley, ha)

My mom who continues to be a fighter. She is the strongest, kindest, most patient and amazing person I know...WE LOVE HER WITH ALL OUR HEART to the moon & back a million times!

Happy Wednesday!

Have I mentioned how much this kid LOVES balls?! Any type, size, color, shape...he can spot one a mile away. He was able to play out back yesterday by himself for the FIRST time ever. Case figured out how to go in and out the backdoor holding onto the frame (it is quite a big step down). He continues to be an absolute blessing and I can't even begin to tell him how much his Mommy loves him!

Life of a One Year Old...

So, Mr Case is already showing so many personality traits, it is amazing. He is going to be a "stinker" like his dad, I do believe. He has definitely mastered the walking and is ALL over the place. He finally figured out last week how to get up from falling on his own instead of having to pull up on something (usually my legs). Last Friday, I took him to Taylor (my old school) to visit. He was NOT wanting to eat lunch in his stroller so decided to investigate Krystle's classroom instead. THEN he pooped, yep, had to change his diaper in the hallway in his stroller, NOT very successful. I took him into the office to see the office staff and he was NUTS, into all the cabinets, drawers, crawling, walking, whining, AHHHH. THEN we ventured to Target before his doctor's appointment and luckily we were IN Target because he pooped again (mind you we have been gone for maybe an hour from the house). We had to buy wipes and diapers at Target. THEN we finally made it to the doctor where Case wanted to play with the stethoscope, roll her stool around, bang on the window. I said to Dr Smith, is this NORMAL?!!? She said, Haley, if he wasn't like this, we would be worried. So all in all, I have a precious, sweet and funny BOY.

On Saturday, we went swimming at the Allen Natatorium. I thought Case would just LOVE swimming because he loves his bath and he did enjoy it but not quite as much as his little friend, Nixon. He better start liking it more because we WILL be making many trips to the pool this summer!

Case, Ebby Lee and Nixon

Sunday, Ryan went golfing so my friend, Jenn and I took the kids to Chili's. WOW, can I tell you how exhausting lunch dates can be! Little miss Lindley just sat in her highchair looking all cute in her pink little bow while MY friend was NUTS. He knocked over a chair next to his highchair and the people behind said, "ooh, that scared us"...ate more food than a normal 1 year old should, grabbed at everything possible and all this time JENN thinks it is hilarious while I am watching her sweet little Lindley just people watch and sit STILL. Oh, I wouldn't trade him for the world, sweet baby boy.

The kid LOVES balls. He is constantly holding two balls. We went to Walmart on Monday and got him a few new ones. A mini soccer ball, a BIG Spiderman ball and another Nerf squishy ball. So, why wouldn't the kid be obSESSED with the big giant red balls outside of Target? He says, mmball (with an m in front of it) and wants to get down SO bad to touch it. Well, this mommy decided he could feel it and let him run from one ball to another. Now, whenever we go to Target he has to get down to touch them.

We love Case SO MUCH it is unbelievable. The kid is hilarious, cracks us up, has a smile on his face ALL the time and is such a blessing.

Sweet Babies on Valentine's Day

1st Birthday!

Case, Wrigley & Sasha (who loves it the most?!)

The Bishop Family

The Neill Family

YUMMY! Why haven't I had this before, Mommy?

Sweet Grandma

LOVE my sis!

Wow, I cannot believe a year has past by so quickly. I have enjoyed every single moment with this little guy. He is an amazing baby. Case has slept through the night since about 2 months and continues to sleep at least 12 hours a night and naps twice a day. He is so full of energy and is happy 99% of the time. We have been so spoiled. I keep saying the next one is going to be a girl and she will be a "diva" and rock our worlds! Case starting walking last week on our first official Texas SNOW day. We were teasing that we would teach him and he just up and did it. He still teeters here and there but just gets the biggest smile on his face like I am BIG stuff! We had FOUR snow days last week. Daddy was here with us two of the days and then Grandma Hoskin, Grandpa & Grandma Neill and Aunt Kirby all came down on Thursday. We were SO happy to have visitors and loved having them here. We had Case's 1st birthday party on Saturday. We did a "sports" theme and had an amazing turn out. I think everyone was just excited to get out of their houses and do something fun! Ryan's parents and brother, Josh also joined us. It was horrible traveling conditions for both of our parents so we are thankful they all made it safely! It was so nice seeing everyone and Case was blessed with TOO many presents, of course.

Yesterday was his actual birthday and he had school. YEA for Mommy and YEA for Case! He had the biggest smile on his face when we walked in to his little classroom. His teachers told me that he is such a delight and has such an adorable personality. I hope they enjoy him as much as I do! Now, the little guy DOES get a little sassy when he doesn't get his way or can't have something that is Mommy & Daddy's. He gets over it pretty quickly though. The only other time he gets upset is EATING time. If Case is hungry, the food had better be ready right NOW! He sure does eat a lot, I can only imagine what it will be like in 10 years. I won't be able to keep enough food in the house I am sure!

Mom seems to be doing well. She LOVES spending time with Case and we had such a great time while they were down here. I updated her Caring Bridge site, here is that address if you would like to check it out:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cindyneill

We are snowed in again today. It looks like it is tapering off though and this Mama is praying for school tomorrow to have some "me" time :) We are passing time by making countless trips around the house in Case's new wagon! Have a fabulous day!

Crazy Weather!

Sunny, 75 degree day on Sunday...

Snuggling indoors (yes, in our Christmas jammies) on Wednesday (ice day #2)

Well, last weekend the temp was in the 70s and now we have been stuck inside for THREE DAYS STRAIGHT. Seriously, can't they get some salt here in Texas?! It iced on Monday night and Tuesday morning and the roads are STILL like a skating rink. There is no school tomorrow as well. My sister just landed and my Dad, Mom and Grandma are driving down for the big PARTY on Saturday. It is going to be a BIG party considering everyone is just going to be thrilled to get out of their houses! I hope you all are staying warm & cozy in your houses and have a great weekend!

Sunny Days...

It is January 29th and we are going to have a 75 degree day, YIPEE! I took Case to the park yesterday afternoon and we are going again today. Case LOVES to swing and watch all the kids around him. We tie Wrigley up to the stroller so he can watch us while we play. All of the kids love to pet Wrigley, he is a great dog with kids! We are going to enjoy today because the cold is coming again. I am bummed that is isn't going to be this nice next weekend for the BIG birthday party. Oh well :) Happy Weekend Everyone!