UT graduation!

It's so hard to believe that Ryan has graduated from UT graduate school. So hard to believe we've been here for just under 2 years. Hard to believe how quickly time flies.

We had a wonderful weekend full of family and good times. The party list included: Big Daddy, Honey, Pawpaw Lip, Ryan, Sara, Gage, Garrett, Ben, Aunt Sharon, Melissa, Andy, Emily, Jamie & Trent. Fun times!!!

I am so proud of Ryan and the hard work he put into his studies. He worked hard juggling school, working part time and caring for Gage part time AND putting up with me. I don't know how he did it, but he did it with a smile on his face... well, most of the time!

We love you Ryan. Thank you for working so hard for us!!!...Sara & Gage

***Also, today, Ryan turned 25! Whoot, whoot! Happy Birthday Babe. You can now round up to 30 instead of rounding down to 20!

The next chapter? We don't know. Please pray for our (MY) patience.

Enjoy...

(oh and ONE day I will take the time to figure out how to put these pics in order!)

Mother's Day...photo session... and prunes oh my!

Mother's Day was greeeat and sweet. Ryan got up a little early and laid on the couch so when Gage woke up, he wouldn't wake me, so I could sleep in a little. So sweet. I got a VERY sweet card, tickets to a concert and exhibit. Best Mother's Day with my special boys! Couldn't have been better!

Gage and I enjoyed a little photo session at home... as you can see he's quite a ham! He's so sweet and happy. Gosh I LOVE this little boy!

Today, we tried prunes for the first time. He didn't seem to mind at first, however, the further we got, the worse the faces got. Needless to day, I won't be buying prunes for him for a while. :)

5 months and making my heart smile!

As you will see in the following pictures and video, Gage is one happy little guy! He's SO sweet and fun. We are truly having the time of our lives.

What Gage is up to: now eating solids twice a day... cereal & a fruit for breakfast and cereal & a veggie for dinner... and about 5 bottles throughout the day as well... taking 3+ naps a day... goes to bed every night by 8pm & usually sleeps until 6am or later... wearing 3-6 months, & some 9 month rompers... wearing a size 2 diaper... starting to giggle more and more... rolling from back to front as well as front to back... starting to somewhat prop himself up when sitting, but is still pretty wobbly... still loves baths... loves walks in his stroller... smiles at the pugs... and much MUCH more.

Happy 5 months & Cinco de Mayo Gage!!!

(sorry the video is of low quality... we had to condense it to be able to upload it)

Taking a walk, or a ride in the park

As you know Lola is quite a character. After walking about 1/2 a mile, she had had it! She literally was about to stop breathing, so Ryan came up with the idea of letting her hitch a ride on Gage's stroller. Sydney was a champ as usual. Enjoy a laugh as we did!

(GOOD God FLORENCE my legs are WHITE. Sorry, put on your sunglasses! I'm going to get spray tanned this week. My apologies!)

Gage's First Easter

He is Risen. He is Risen indeed!

I never really knew how much my parents loved me, until I had Gage. And, I never truly knew how much the Father could possibly love me, until I had my own child. Wow, it's completely amazing.

...And our hearts are FULL of joy!

Gage,
I never thought I could love anyone the way I love you. You overflow our hearts with an unbelievable amount joy and giddiness. I get so warm and fuzzy every time I get to see you and rush to get home from work every day so I can hold you, laugh with you, play with you, feed you, and so much more. I LOVE our special bath time together... we have so much fun. I love how happy you are. It's SO exciting to see you grow and change every day. I love you my sweet boy.

Wienie roast

Easter weekend we headed to Cisco (more pics to come soon... hint hint HONEY!). We enjoyed a weinie roast at the Johnson pasture. We shot guns, we ate chips, walked around the "tank" aka pond, laughed, hit lots of bumps in the jeep and ate chili dogs. Fun times. This was the first time Gage has been to the pasture. He did great and enjoyed looking around! Easter Sunday pics to come soon...

4 months old...

Hard to believe how fast time flies by.

Couldn't be happier or prouder or more excited about little Gage.

He's the best and he makes me smile.

I cannot wait to get out of work every day, so I can rush home to see and squeeze him.

I love you Gage!