Baby Steps...part 2

So my little Harrison is at a standstill with the walking. He will try for a couple days, then gives up. He reverts back to crawling. I think he thinks crawling is more a more effective way of transportation. It's faster, he doesn't fall down... who knows what he is really thinking.  All I know is that it is time to walk. He is now 14 months. Don't most babies walk by now? Am I doing something wrong? Should I be working with him more?

So, for all you moms out there- when did your little ones begin the walking and did you do anything to help?

Baby Steps

Harrison has begun to try out walking. I am so proud of him. Today he has been trying to get from point A to point B by taking baby steps. He takes a couple, regains his balance and then goes for a couple more. The big smile on his face tells me that he really likes it.  I love to see him experience new things. He is gaining confidence and it won't be long until he is walking all over!!

Domestic Diva- cupcakes!

A few months ago I posted about becoming a Domestic Diva. I promised to tell of my adventures of developing my skills as a homemaker. Well, I never posted. I am a slacker. I have done things to rise to my potential greatness at home, but never gave an update. But I will be better.

Yesterday I made cupcakes- and I decorated them!! I got a frosting decorator for my wedding, and yesterday was my first time using it (yep, in 3 years).  It was pretty fun. I know I have a lot of practicing to do, but I think they are pretty cute for my first time. What do you think?

Can it be a year already?

Wow! How time flies. Has it already been a whole year since I held my little boy in my arms for the first time? Since he wrapped his little hand around my finger? Since I looked into those eyes and knew that my life would never be the same again? Where does the time go? Looking at pictures of my newborn little Harrison is so bittersweet. He has grown and changed so much since he was so tiny. I miss holding that cuddly baby. We used to fall asleep together in the rocking chair. His head would be on my chest. I miss those days. But now that he is older, we have so much more fun. We talk, we giggle, we tickle, we hug, we chase the dog. Harrison is becoming so smart. He knows so many words. He is almost saying "bye-bye" fully. He isn't walking quite yet- he is a pretty fast crawler. All of the changes in him seem so amazing to me. I say to myself, "I created this perfect little person" and it is just unbelievable. It seems like such a miracle. I am so thankful to be Harrison's mommy. So thankful that I get to share all of these moments with him. I get to watch him experience the world for the first time, see new things. It's the most amazing thing that a person can experience. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for such a wonderful baby boy!

So it's been a little while since I have posted. What can I say? There hasn't been much going on other than life with an 11 month old!!
I have been getting the garden ready.... I am a bit obsessed with it. We finally got our vegetables in yesterday. I can't wait to reap the benefits!!
Harrison is just doing more and more things everyday. It is so much fun to watch your baby grow and get smarter! It's the most amazing thing. I can't believe he turns one this month! Time sure flies. We have been planning his birthday party. It is going to be so much fun!
Well, I think I will just leave you with a few pictures for now... Enjoy :)


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Spring at Temple Square

On Sunday we went on a little outing to one of my favorite places- temple square!! I was giddy over all the beauty around me. I think I took a picture of every flower. You'd think I was a Japanese tourist.
Hope you enjoy!

Spring Fever!!

So every year about this time, I get a huge case of Spring Fever!! I feel the need for warmth, sunshine, color and most of all.... flowers!! As many of you know, I love flowers. I can't get enough. Since I was a little girl, I have loved gardening. I get it from both sides. My maternal grandparents are 85 and still work in the garden! I had my wedding reception in their backyard and it was beautiful!! My fraternal grandparents always grew delicious fruits and veggies. So I feel like it is in my blood. I think I do a pretty good job, but I know that I have a lot to learn.
But back to spring fever... I am craving plants. I can't plant anything outside yet. It's too cold. But I must fulfill this important need somehow. So what do I do? I plant seeds! I start my own little seedlings now, to plant outside later. Brian hates it, because it means that our kitchen is full of little containers of dirt for a couple months. ( I have been starting my own plants every year since we got married.) But I love it! There is nothing like seeing a little green stem pop out of a little container of dirt!! Today my cosmos popped thru. My cucumbers are about 2 inches tall now. I am still waiting for my four o'clocks to grace me with their presence. I may not be able to have a full fledged garden now, but my little seedlings are holding me over until I can!
I have also been planning out what I want to plant in my beds, pots and hanging baskets. So many decisions!! There are so many flowers and combinations that I love! It makes it so difficult to settle on things!
All in all, spring is just around the corner! I can't wait to get my hands dirty!
Here are a few pics from last year's garden....