My Labor Day Project

We have lived in our house for seven years now and I've never changed the southwest decor/wallpaper in the spare bathroom. I have never liked it but never made time to change it. I was inspired to make it a kid bathroom by a stamp set I own and things I've seen in Pottery Barn for Kids catalogs. I was able to accomplish the "redecorating" in one long weekend. I think it turned out really cute. I painted the artwork too. I just bought blank canvases at a craft store and used the same paint I bought for the walls with a couple little bottles of cermacoat to accent. I really like how it turned out and wanted to share.

Claysen's First Birthday!

Here is our sweet, sweet baby boy that is turning one this week (9/7)! I can't believe how fast a year goes when you have babies to watch grow! Claysen's hair is much lighter now than when he was born. He didn't loose very much. His eyes are an awesome shade of blue and has lashes that are a mile long to attract love from every woman he meets.

I made some vintage car and truck cupcakes for Claysen's Truck themed Birthday. I was a little disappointed in how decorating them turned out, but they tasted good, so that is all that really matters.


Claysen got many great things for his birthday. Clothes, toys, money and a trampoline (shared by big brother on his birthday). Thank you to all that came and all that gave gifts. He wasn't really tearing into them, but wanted to play with a few as we opened. He got some great books, two are already being read a lot to big brother too.

I love this picture, look at Claysen's expression. Isn't it just funny, he looks elated and mischevious!
This is the outfit we got him, I love that Robin (my sister-in-law who takes great pictures each party for me, Thanks Robin) got a picture of him smiling/laughing with it draped over him.

I think this picture is perfect at showing how content Claysen almost always is. He is such a great baby.
This was the first present he opened. It was from Papa Fred. Claysen had the chance to open it earlier in the day so we gave him some more time to play and pull it out himself.
He was not sure what to think of that candle. I had to hold his hands back for a little bit before he got the idea he couldn't touch the flame. I had to blow it out. When Callen turned one, he didn't get the hang of it, so I just didn't try to teach Claysen yet.

Claysen still isn't eating a lot of table food so he was a bit turned off at the texture of the cake. I think this picture is awesome of his eyes. It displays how big and beautiful they are.

This was taken before the party, Claysen is really getting into being outside and watching the dogs. (just as the weather is changing!) I just think it is cute to photograph the boys from the backside together.

Rockstars and Big Brother teachings

The Rockstar traits have been passed down to Claysen now. You can see here he has the "cool" look that all the ladies are sure to love.



Callen is showing Claysen the ropes to getting snacks out of the pantry. Claysen had crawled over and pulled himself up and was checking out the gummie snacks. Callen saw him and came over to show him how it's done. Isn't that what big brothers are for?

Callen's first day of Preschool

Today was the first day of school for Callen. He is attending Butterflies and Bullfrogs Preschool that my mom runs. He is excited as you can see. He has been talking about school for a while now, although I think he thought he would be going to the same school as his playmates at daycare. This this the "Big Man on Campus" pose.
Just a reminder that 3 1/2 VERY short years ago we were blessed with this energetic bundle of joy that keeps us laughing, gritting our teeth and thanking God each day for him.