Happy New Year

A little late, but wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!!! Matt and I haven't made plans for New Year's since before we were married and this year we did! But, Mason got sick a few days before and we had to cancel so we stayed home. We ended up having a blast together as a family :).

December 2011

Mason loves hiding in our closet!

They always get good pictures together ;).

Mason William Ancell Turns 2!!!!!

I can not believe that Mason is already 2. He is doing so many fun things at this age. He is no longer my baby but a little toddler. He had a blast at his birthday party. Although he still has no idea that it was his birthday he still had a great time. Since Matt is turning 30 on the 22nd of December, I decided to surprise him with a party!! He was definitely surprised as I told him I could not have a party for him because his birthday is so close to Christmas. He bought the excuse and moved on without any questions. Surprises are very hard and exhausting and I will probably never do it again! Although we had a blast I think it took me all week to get over the excitement. 


I feel like now that Mason is 2, he is doing so many funny things. His likes are Barney, Elmo, and tractors. Right now, Barney is his favorite and let's just say finding Barney toys for Christmas has been SO hard! He is talking more and more each day. I can not always make out what he is saying but he sure does know what he is saying. He still does not like people and in fact, if he has never met you don't expect him to even look at you. I can not wait for this stage to end. He gives sweet kisses and hugs. He tells me he loves me and he still wants to snuggle with me every morning and evening. I love this little snuggle bug so much and feel so blessed each and every day. 

Things we have to do this year now that Mason is two....potty train and take the pacifier AWAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am not looking forward to either of things. More and more people have told me that 3 is way worse than 2 so I guess we will find out this year! 

Trick or Treat!!!

We've been a little busy since Halloween. So we are a little late getting pictures up. Mason really enjoyed Halloween this year!! He did not like wearing his costume but slowly got over it as the night went on. We met up with some friends and went to a very busy neighborhood in Camdenton. It was a fun Halloween :).

I'm a Dinosaur

Walking up to the house trick or treating!!

The dinosaur and mommy :).

Yummy chocolate!!

 

PUMPKIN TIME

Sisters :)

Cheese face!!!

Even playing on the ropes was fun ;)

Typical Mason

Him and his buddy Ty :)

"I get it mom" He said that about every pumpkin

Each year, I meet my sister and mom for a fun afternoon at the pumpkin patch. Last year, the pumpkins scared Mason, and this year he couldn't get enough of all the fun activities! Every time we left something to go somewhere new, he threw a fit. I could have left him one place the entire time. Mason loves being around his cousins and when it was time to say goodbye he cried and pouted most of the way home. He just doesn't understand that we are to far away to see them all of the time. Here are some pictures of the fun we had that day :)

A Great Way to End the Summer!!!!!

Daddy and Mason building a sand castle!

Mason actually sitting in the sand ;).

Dolphin cruise was cancelled so they took us on a boat.

The Dolphins we saw

The actual Dolphin cruise we went on the next day.

First dip in the ocean.

Swimming with Daddy

View from our balcony.

We enjoyed our first family vacation in Gulf Shores Alabama. It was an absolute blast!!! Mason did great but was still unsure about the sand on the last day. As most of you know, Mason has to warm up to things. He absolutely hated walking in the sand and would not do it unless you held him. He just cracked us up. The weather was great, although it did rain on Thursday. We spent our days eating at restaurants, shopping, and laying on the beach. It was the perfect way to end the summer!!!