My baby doesn't look like a baby anymore

These pictures say it all. Sawyer is getting so big and changing from a baby into a little man. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. I don't want him to grow up but it is so fun to see him in this stage of life, learning new things all the time and figuring out how to do things on his own. He is always coming up with silly things to say and is always entertaining us and amazing us. Just last night we were at dinner and the lady was going around the table asking for drink orders and he shouts out as clear as can be, "I want tea!" Everyone laughed and he just looked at them like, "What? That is what I want to drink!" ha ha. So, he drank tea with his meal :)

Sweet moments of motherhood

Motherhood has been full of very sweet moments, but I think the moment I had with Sawyer last night was the sweetest yet. We had gone to dinner with my family for Eric's birthday and Chris was headed to play a basketball game so Sawyer and I headed home, just the 2 of us. When we got there it was close to bedtime already so I got him in his jammies and asked if he wanted to watch a little Barney before bed. He said yes of course so I tucked him into my bed and turned on the movie. I hadn't even pushed play yet when I heard the sweet little voice, "momma, momma." I said, "what buddy?" Sawyer goes on to pat the pillow next to him and say, "lay down." He wanted me to lay by him to watch the movie, how could I refuse? So I curled up in bed next to him and watched Barney. After I layed down he scooted close to me and put his arm around my neck, pulling me close and kissing my cheek. Wow, all of the sudden every stress, worry, or heartache in life was melted away by this sweet little boy. I love him so much and look forward to many more sweet moments of motherhood.

Sesame Street Live Starring....MELMO!!! :)

Saturday was probably the best day of Sawyer's almost 2 year old life! His Aunt Barbara bought him tickets to see Sesame Street Life for his Christmas present and we went Saturday night to see Elmo and his friends. (Sawyer calls him Melmo, and he is totally obsessed with him!!!!) He was in awe when all the characters came out and he just sat and watched the whole first half, not really making any expressions, and not taking his eyes off the stage. Towards innermission he started dancing in his seat a little and realizing what was really going on. He seemed a little worried when they left the stage for a break and he anxiously awaited the show to start back up. He played with some kids and his new sesame street ball until the music started back again. He was very excited and sang and danced through the whole second half. He even cried when it was over because he loved it so much. I am pretty sure that Barb and I had as much fun as him, but I didn't watch a lot of the show. I mostly watched Sawyer and loved seeing him so excited. It was a blast! Thank you SO MUCH Barbara!!!!!

Before the show

Waiting patiently for the show to start back up again


This was his look through most of the show, he wouldn't take his eyes off the stage



Singing along



Here is his reaction to the first song, he kept pointing and say "Elmo" "Ernie" "Cookie" :)

Here is Sawyer dancing and marching along to the Parade song-We had amazing seats right below the stage, the characters came right up to Sawyer and he wasn't scared at all!

Here is the final song. Sawyer kept waving bye whenever Elmo was not on stage, like he wanted the other characters to leave and Elmo to come back. He was always asking for Elmo when he wasn't there. It was really cute. Then at the end when he realized bye meant the show was over he got really sad. Hopefully they will bring the show again so we can take Sawyer back! :)

Skyping at the age of 1

Sawyer is definitely growing up in a "technology era." He is not even 2 and he is already skyping weekly with his Aunt Barbara! It is so funny to watch him. One night he even sat in his high chair and ate his dinner while skyping for an hour! He just talks and sings and plays peek a boo. It is so cute! (oh and as you can tell by the pictures, Sawyer really likes stickers! He loves putting them all over his and my face)

Happy Birthday Stephenie!

This weekend we made a trip to St. Louis for Stephenie's (Chris's sister) Elvis Kareoke Birthday Party! It was great fun! Here are some cute pictures of us in our Elvis party glasses and Kareoke attire. (no, we did not sing, but had fun watching others!) :)

Barb and I waiting for the fun to begin.

Chris and I trying for our best Elvis lips

Chris and his sis, the kareoke queen!

Aren't we cute in our glasses? ha! :)

Brag Time

I am assuming that if you are reading this blog that means that you love me and my family and want to hear about our life. Therefore, I don't feel too bad about taking some time to brag about my son. :)
Last night we had our "Parents as Teachers" meeting where a teacher from Branson Schools comes to our house every couple months to evaluate Sawyer and do a fun activity with him. She was very pleased with his skills and said that there is nothing that he really needs to work on. He is right on track. Here is where the bragging part comes in. She just kept telling what a great kid we have and that we are very lucky. She was impressed with his language and social skills. She was impressed that he will go to his time out mat when he is in trouble and actually sit there until told to get up. She was impressed that he will pick up his toys and put them in the toy box and that if he makes a mess that he shouldn't make he will clean it up when told. She is always impressed at his ball throwing ability and now he can actually catch the ball as well. He does not just throw the football in the air aimlessly, he actually has form and can throw it with good accuracy. She was impressed that he can jump and get both of his feet off the ground. In fact, she said that he was only the second kid she has ever seen be able to do this before the age of 2. Yep, let's just say she was impressed.
Now I know she probably always likes to point out the good things to parents and make them feel proud. I guess it worked because I am very proud of Sawyer and I think he is the best little boy ever! Thanks for letting me brag a little. I know that you love him too! :)

Snow Day Fun

We had a blast playing in the snow this past week! It was so pretty and perfect for playing in. Sawyer loved riding around in the sled and going "weeeeee" down the hill. The dogs even joined in the fun. Here is a little documentation of the fun we had.