Hippity Hoppity

Andrew's first Easter was filled with many laughs, love, and snuggles from his whole family. Even Daddy was off this year to spend Easter with our little snuggle bunny. We spent the day at Gma Danelle's house where the festivities were "hoppening." It was your traditional scene, the Grandpas watching golf in one room, the Grandmas talking up a storm and preparing Easter supper, and the children and grandchildren (and grandbaby to be) were kicked outside to color Easter eggs. Now, if you know the Wallace boys and my little brother JJ, you know that these were not your traditional Easter eggs. So un-traditional that I am not at liberty to describe them to you here. But like I said, if you know the men in this family, this is basically, "enough said!"
Highlights for this Easter include:

• JD helping himself to the Easter eggs after the "Easter Bunny" hid them all in the yard. Oh yes, shell and all. So far, the pooch is doing alright...I will let you know in a couple of days
• JD helping himself to Andrew's sweet potatoes while Andrew was eating (are you noticing a general theme here?)
• Andrew sitting in his own chair at Easter dinner
• The famous Wallace/Martin deviled egg eat-off! I am not sure how many eggs those boys ate
• Seeing Uncle Ross and Aunt Tracey before they will very soon become parents to little Penny Elaine
• A hysterical game of Cards Against Humanity. Tears from laughter were certainly shared by all

Andrew's first Easter was certainly a memorable one and I can't wait (well really I can, I don't want to see him grow up too fast!) until next year for him to have his Easter basket in hand to find the eggs and treats the Easter Bunny left for him. 

Happy 1st Easter Andrew!

Mommy and Daddy love their little snuggle bunny!

7 months

This has been quite the busy month for mommy's little man! Andrew officially has chompers! As much as I am going to miss his gummy grin, he has the most adorable little toofies!

Toofies, toofies...yeah toofies!!

Andrew has also learned how to roll over onto his tummy from his back and is eating a wide range of foods! He definitely has his Daddy's appetite. I don't think he even tastes his food as he impatiently opens his mouth wide for another bite. If he could talk, I am sure he would say "come on lady, more food PLEASE!!" Geez!

Andrew has also been quite the busy camper. Between camping in his new camping crib and visiting mom at AstroCamp, he is accruing many miles!

Happy 7 month birthday Andrew!! You are growing up so fast!

I'm not Irish but kiss me anyways!

Well he might not be Irish but how can you resist NOT wanting to kiss this cute little man? Andrew spent his very first St. Patty's Day showering his soon to be cousin Penny with lots of love and gifts. We can't wait for Penny's arrival! Happy St. Patty's Day friends! Andrew has lots of smooches to go around!

To Astrocamp...and Beyond!

It is mind boggling to think that this time last year, I was 5 1/2 months pregnant with Andrew and pouting because I couldn't go on the zipline! Well alas friends, Courtnie went on the zipline this year! This year's camp experience was different in that this was the first time that I was away from Andrew, and when I say away, I mean: my first overnight away from him. And believe it or not, and this sounds awful to say, it wasn't as bad or as hard as I thought it was going to be! I think I was so busy with my students (busy is an understatement) and knowing that he was in the beyond capable hands of Kyle, I was able to enjoy my time with my students. However, it appears that Andrew made this time way too enjoyable for Kyle. Apparently, he took extra long naps and allowed Kyle to sleep for a whopping 11 hours! REALLY?? I am just going to stick with he misses his mama so much that he can't wait to see me and wants to get his snuggling on first thing in the morning.
Anyhow, camp was a blast! We went to camp that I haven't been to since my student teaching days. My students really seemed to enjoy it and loved the activities. The highlight for me was definitely that Kyle came up to see me and Astrocamp had it's first mini-camper! Andrew LOVED it! But above all, I got to see my little man!
Camp was a blast and I loved every minute of it. The bonding between my co-workers and I was priceless and the interactions and memories made with my students will last a lifetime.

Such a happy little camper...no pun intended!

Momma's shy little guy!

Can't help loving this little man of mine!!

 Our little family!

The work wifey!!

 What do you mean I can't go on the zipline?

I love these ladies!

How do you spell dork? C-O-U-R-T-N-I-E

Astrocamp was out of this world....literally...and I can't wait until next time!

6 months old and growing!

Between work and being a new mommy, I know I have been slacking on getting these posts up like I used to! But this post, in particular, is quite the milestone. Mommy's little man is half a year old already! I can't believe it! Six months old today! Man oh man where did the time go?

This month has been quite the month for Andrew. He is talking up a storm with all of his adorable baby babble. He looks so cute when he puffs his cheeks to say "bah bah bah" and "ma ma ma!" He also has the best belly laughs! We have discovered that he is already developing quite the little temper as he lets us know when he is getting frustrated, whether it be with a toy or wanting a change in scenery. Lord give me the strength if Andrew grows to be as high strung as his daddy!

Andrew loves his feet. He thinks his toes are quite tasty and spends lots of time tugging on them and putting them in his mouth. Our living room has officially turned into the Fisher Price showroom as Andrew has completely taken over the place! Who would have ever thought that a little being would need so much stuff! I hope Kyle doesn't get any ideas! The little man hasn't started to crawl yet as we can't seem to keep him on his tummy. The moment he is on his belly, he rolls over lickety split. But occasionally, he does a side crawl and scoot when we prevent him from rolling over. Just like everything else, I am sure this too will be here before we know it!

We have been very busy this month! Andrew bought his mommy and daddy a new toy hauler so that we can start camping and playing with our friends. "Andrew's camping crib" is what we call it! We have been out just about every weekend since we bought it and are loving the time together with our little family. Andrew enjoys all the new places we have visited and we look forward to making many memories and family traditions!

Work has kept me quite busy but I am balancing well, with occasional days that I just can't seem to adjust or get get anything done but overall, doing well! Things certainly do not get accomplished in the timely fashion that they used to. What used to take an hour, now takes three but alas, the joys of being a working mom! And of course, I wouldn't have it any other way! Andrew is truly the love of my life, next to Kyle and Jd of course! I absolutely love being a mom and I can't wait to see that gummy grin every morning when I wake up and that sweet sleeping baby at night!

Happy 6 month birthday Andrew!

Blink of an Eye!

Where did the time go?

Mommy's Lil Valentine!

Since daddy was at work, my little man stepped in and agreed to be my Valentine! How lucky am I? I just love him!!!