Spring Mantel

I had a little trouble getting this mantle together. I looked back at last year's and then realized I had used some of the things upstairs. So, that's why it wasn't coming together.

Plan B:

I almost cut up the flowers from my wreath because it doesn't fit on my door. I didn't exactly want to do that and just stuck it in the toolbox. Lo, and behold, it fit and I liked it.

And, for those who have made comments that my house is always clean...there is a huge mess behind me. I just choose not to photograph it. :)

Candlesticks, Topiary, Bunny: Goodwill
Toolbox, Books, Crate: Wesley's Stash
Wreath: HomeGoods
Clock: Big Lots
Plate: TJMaxx
Bird: Dollar Tree
Pails: Target's $1 Spot
I won the eggs in a giveaway.
 *The crazy wreath was the most expensive thing. Why do they cost so much? Other than that, stuff was el-cheapo. I had everything on hand and only had to buy the pails. So, my mantle cost me $2 this season.

Sunday Shots

All gussied up for Sunday evening service.

Mommy's big helper and the one who keeps us on our toes watching and listening to our every move. She asks some very hard questions!

I think someone is slipping him "growth pills" at night because he is shooting up way too fast!

Still rotten as ever. :) 

Eating some of the same "growth pills."

2 Months

Weight: 12.6

Length: 23 3/4"

Doc said he's around average on weight, maybe a little above, but high on his length. I mean, good grief, he grew 3.75" in 9 weeks! He started out smaller in length than Weston, but has already passed him at this point. He's a good baby-sleeping all night, cooing, grinning, and watching all the commotion going on around him. We plan on keeping him. ;)

This was Weston at 2 months:

And, Arilynn:

You can tell they're related!

Faces

"Oh, you've got your camera?"

"You can't make me smile!"

"You're still there?"

"Help!"

"Maybe if I smile at Daddy, he will rescue me."

 

"Please save me, Daddy!"

"Hee-hee!"

Snow "Angels"

Nana had given Arilynn this little cape and I thought we'd make use of the snow. I envisioned a "magical" photo shoot with a dreamy, fairytale look. Then I used my kids...bwahaha!! Seriously, it works a mother's patience trying to get pictures of her own children. I finally gave up and just used what I got. I'll chalk it up to "memories." (Apparently, it was bright because both of them could hardly keep their eyes opened).

More true to their personalities:

Rugrats

Thank goodness for a basement that has kept these rugrats entertained the last couple of weeks. As you can see, they have been shopping Daddy's stash...the stuff that has to remain in the basement and not displayed upstairs. :) They usually come up pretty filthy at the end of the day. 

1 Month

I'd like to say I can't believe he's already a month, but the lack of sleep for a month has definitely told me it's been that long. :) Actually, he doesn't do too bad. He usually goes to sleep around midnight and then gets up around 6. 

He is out of Newborn clothes, but 0-3 is still a little big. He loves to eat. I think my boys are going to have to get a job when they turn teenagers to support their eating habits!

He is still against me and my camera. Every time I try to take his picture for his album, he gets fussy.