Already?!

I feel like I was just writing this post, and it turns out another year has gone by that Travis and I have been married. For those who care, this marks anniversary #3. Apparently, it's the year for leather. I guess I should have purchased some new shoes for Travis. Oh well...I think he'll actually like his gift much better!

I love you, Travis. Thank you for making my life complete, for giving me the best thing anyone could ever ask for (yes, that would be Mr. Monkey), and for being my best friend through everything life throws at us!

UPDATE: for those of you who were curious, Travis got a fancy-schmancy massage at the Biltmore hotel (didn't want to say anything until we had exchanged gifts) and I got a brand new iPhone and flowers. Off to figure out how it works...!

Words...

My little mischevious monkey has been talking up a storm these days, and I just had to share. You heard the breakfast conversation to which I am blessed everyday. Monkey also loves to sit and "read" his books. He talks out loud as he looks at the pictures, and it's a streaming conversation much like the one from breakfast. This morning, though, while reading Maddy the Moose, he said "butterfly." Granted, it sounded more like "but-te-lie" but still! Good job, Monkey!

Also part of the Monkey's repetoire: Nana, Lou-Lou, Daddy, hi, bye, flower (fwow-e), duck, quack quack, mooo, yo gabba gabba (ga-ba), ball (ba), Mackenzie (ken-cy), dog, puppy, cracker (ca-ca), cookie (also ca-ca), Crockett (the dog) (also ca-ca), Baxter (the cat) (ba-ta). I'm sure there's more I'm missing, but that's a pretty good list as of right now. Noticably absent: Mommy.

Last of the cute Monkey things, I promise. He has little hand gestures to go with certain songs. They have definitely taught him this at "school," but for twinkle twinkle little star, he puts his hands together above his head like a little star. He's also learning the itsy bitsy spider. Uncle Luis has taught him some songs where he hits his head (don't ask) and another one about a pollito (?) where he does something with his hand. Ahhh...Uncle Lou Lou!

Oh, and I lied. One more thing. He knows where his head, eyes, ears, nose, belly and feet are. He knows shoes go on the feet and he tries to wear daddy's shoes every morning.

There's just too much to keep up with, but that should be good for now!

Breakfast Conversation with the Monkey

Happy Easter (and a haircut)

WARNING: this is a picture heavy post. We did a lot this weekend: Monkey got his first haircut, we celebrated Easter a few times :)

Happy Easter Monkey...
Finding some eggs after church...

Look mom, got one!

Daddy taught him to "smell" the flowers.

And now Monkey attacks the flowers...

Our lil family getting ready to head to church!

Monkey and mommy :)

Monkey and Daddy

And here we go with the haircut..

bye bye baby curls!

Dad, stop taking pictures!

Serious Cuteness!

I have been a blogging fool today, but this was just too cute, I couldn't let you all (all 4 of you reading the blog) wait for it:

Dancing

Yes, he's missing pants. It's still cute.

Easter Eggstravaganza!

Mommy took today off to hang with the Monkey and to take him to the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Village. We were promised face-painting, balloon animals, and Easter egg hunt, train rides and a petting zoo. The Village did not disappoint, and below is the evidence of the great fun we had this morning!! Also, Nana was able to sneak away from work for an hour and enjoy the fun morning with us!