194/365: Big Boy Bed


His big boy bed was delivered today. What a thrill! We have promised him a party with balloons (and he has requested candles... a little confused that parties can be about things other than birthdays) when his room is all put together.

193/365: Mmm...



I adore cupcakes. I love to eat them, I love to look at them, I love to smell them... I just don't love to bake them. Frosting individual cupcakes takes way too much time compared to just slapping some icing on a cake. Thankfully, other people do a wonderful job of creating cupcakes that I can enjoy. This little shop has a cute patio outside and I can envision some happy afternoon in the future, sitting in the shade and enjoying a cupcake with the boys.

192/365: Tomato Success...Maybe


One of the tomato plants has set fruit! Now the tomato just has to grow to maturity and ripen. (The last time I tried to grow tomatoes the ripening part was kind of tricky.) Interestingly, it is on the Beefsteak plant, which I recently learned prefers to set fruit when the high temperature is under 85 degrees. We definitely haven't had that cool of a day recently. Maybe the plant would just do better in a cooler climate, or maybe the special organic soil we put in the planting beds really is special :)

191/365: Lawn Mowin'



It will be a sad day when chores are no longer activities that he eagerly runs across the yard to participate in!

190/365: Purple Flowering Plant that Starts with an A



When we visited the nursery to pick up the vegetables plants I found these flowering plants (that we have in our yard) and tried my best to remember their name. I didn't. The side yard that they're planted in gets the best evening light. Too bad it's literally just a walkway over there!

189/365: Let Me Help You



Isaac made Grayden laugh for the first time this week. I love to watch them interact. Every time Isaac requests to "give Grayden a kiss" or "go see Grayden" it warms my heart. Never forget how much your little brother adores you and enjoys your attention, kiddo!

188/365: Toes


His nickname is "Chunks."
I don't think there is anything more squeezable than squishy baby thighs.
Or more kissable than chubby cheeks.
Now if he's just go back to liking naps and long stretches of night time sleep!