All because two people fell in love...: Catching up... 13 months old

Okay so I admit... I haven't blogged in over a month not because I haven't wanted to, but simply because we have been making so many precious memories (or at least I am, not sure Paxton will remember) that every time I think about blogging I get overwhelmed with everything I want to capture. In a way, I feel like I am catching up on lost time with Paxton so I haven't made this blog as much of a priority. The decision to forgo a baby book and blog instead was made long before Paxton was here so I need to get back on it.

I was concerned about getting bored and feeling unfulfilled when I started this journey of being home full time, especially because I am a "can't sit still longer than 15 minutes" kind of person but, I have been extremely fulfilled and surprisingly busy. No, not making Pinterest crafts and baking homemade pies (though I wish) like some people manage to think, I have been busy being a mom, serving others and running our house!

(July 15-Aug 14 update)
Paxton is a busy busy boy - what boy isn't though?? I love it - mundane tasks and things are so routine to me - but to Paxton they are a new world. I love all the teaching moments that arise from doing something as simple as going to the pool, grocery store, or cooking. He is learning some limits around the house and responding to them fairly well. I try to stick with "no" only for dangerous situations or important things such as the stove, outlets, etc. I say "nuh uh, not for Paxton, thats for...." Sometimes he turns and looks at me then scurries away, sometimes he laughs in my face (which is extremely hard not to laugh too haha), sometimes he says it back and then there are times when he throws a fit ya'll... Full blown throws himself on his hands and wails. The first time he did it I froze... I didnt know what to do. He is saying many words, cruising around furniture and walls and is very attached to his momma right now. Being a parent his first year of life is much different than being a parent has been this second year of life so far. I have a feeling that trend is not ever going to change... Thank God for Grace as I(we) continue to learn :)

The following pictures are of Paxtons 13 month of life - July 15 to August 14

Spending time with Opa

We dont like eating peas... we just like smashing them with our fingers :)

Walkers aren't just for Old people!

We visited Great Grandpa and Grandma... they adore Paxton just as much as he adores them...

Paxton got specials play time with his friend Elise... doesn't it look like they are deep in conversation here??

Bouncin Bears jump house - so fun!!! Mommy had just as much fun as Paxton did :P

Almost smiling..

Oh, those blue eyes... get brighter every day

This is what he thinks is acceptable when we go to Target... he likes the high seat back

Silly boy at Tri Waco... it was HOT and rainy!

Go Daddy!!!

Way to go Matthew, 3rd place!

Paxton loves to sit in his chair and read.. he feels big :)

The Woodlands Childrens museum... he LOVES it here... we go all the time!

Hey friend!

We started going to a Little Gym class - he loves it! Although, he is not a great listener, we have to work on that!

Chewing on fingers... can you say teething!!

Summer days at the pool with mommy!

One of my favorite pictures of Paxton... he is so happy

Hey sweet cheeks.... we have a little guy on our hands who loves to be nakey!

Awwww.... Monkey....

He was sick here with a stomach bug.... you would never know!

Bed head - BRAT diet from being sick!

Paxton loves to press things with one finger - this toy is from Aunt Sheila - he loves pressing the letters and colors

He also loves to climb.... here you are standing on a little stacking cup

Just hanging out in his truck. Many summer mornings we would play on the sidewalk on the side of the house that was blocked by the sunshine until about 9:30. You looked forward to this time everyday.