Coffee CubBuster

So we've lived in our home for almost two weeks, and my type-A personality couldn't help but unpack every box after one week. There's still nothing on the walls, but I'm trying to remember that's normal. Here are some pics of what we've done so far... The foyer no longer has wallpaper, but the bowling ball light still hangs with pride. Our dining room doesn't have furniture yet, but I love the pop of color, since I'm normally a neutral-lover. New carpet and a fresh coat of paint made the hallway so much cleaner. Guest bath got rid of the concrete style painted walls. Thanks for painting babe! Thanks to grandpa and uncle Kevin, Silas has a great, grey room A neutral nursery that Silas seems to love. It will be so fun when he actually reads those books He can't sleep unless he's swaddled up, but after his 2 month vaccines he was out! Still have to finish painting the master, but our bed fits just right! The e...

We finally moved!  It was thankfully one of the easiest moves I've ever experienced thanks to some help from family and friends. Silas was an angel on moving day, thank the Lord, and our first night in the house was surreal. I felt like I was spending the night in someone's nice home. I can't believe we are blessed enough to own a home and have a baby! Crazy.... I'm actually a grown-up now. Maybe... Well, with the blessing comes some work. We've learned a lot, and I have lots to share (things that are still in the works, things we'd do differently, things that never should have been done), but for time sake. Here's just a quick peak at the outside paint completion. If nothing else, at least our home is no longer flesh colored. Now I just need to plant a tree to hide the church windows. :) Before: Hard to see in the pic with Matthew there, but the door was fusia and the shutters hunter green. The door and shutters are now black with a grey/khaki ...

We all came into the world naked, and naked we shall depart. I mean come on... aren't we all a bit happier when we're naked as a jay bird without judgements? Or as my pastor pronounces it- nEked If only we could sit in a fluffy basket all day and not feel ashamed when we pee and poop on ourselves. Maybe he's a bit embarrassed here. Nope... he's fine with it He's actually enjoying it a little too much No place like nakedness with your closest friends without judgement We had to instill our own naked time after bath time. He seems to really enjoy it. The amount of laundry needed afterward kind of stinks though (pun intended). I love all of Silas' new facial expressions. Who needs nakedness when you have cute onsies like this. ~Fully-clothed Buster

The whole world smiles! This was his very first "conscious smile" Who says you can't dress up little boys for fun too? Silas enjoyed sleeping at the lake instead of fishing or swimming. Anyone surprised? Our newest pastime consists of singing to Silas until he shows us his new array of smiles. Matthew discovered this newest ability when he began singing a classical ballad... I won't embarrass him by naming the lyrics. It doesn't matter how tired you are, this will make everything better! I mean come on. Are you still having a bad day? Did that make it better yet!? Had my  first few outing without the little man to go to coffee, dance, and this beautiful woman's wedding shower. Love you Christi! Thanks to my old roomie for some over-sized coffee mugs to start my day right. A cup of joe and the Word make life worth living. This is his favorite gesture.  I think he's solving the world's problems. That a boy Silas. I knew ...

"I'm going to teach our son(s) how to treat you like a queen." Yes, these undeserving words came from my sweet husband. He is excited and adamant that Silas, and any future sons, know how to treat their mama like a queen, which will hopefully translate to all of their female relationships. While it may seem like I hit the jackpot with a partner, it's really God's way of growing me as a wife and mother too. I was asked recently the biggest change (besides the obvious ones) in my life since having a baby. I thought, and quickly said, "humility". Over and over I am humbled by God since becoming a mommy. When I think I know everything, Silas soon proves me wrong. I actually have the audacity to get angry at my helping husband when I'm tired and he doesn't help the "way I want." Am I starting to sound absolutely awful? I catch myself protectively tightening when other incoming arms are taking my son. What has happened to me to turn me i...

I introduced the newest member of our family a while back... not Silas, but Brevy. I'm thankful that I have longer morning while Silas is napping to warm up Brevy steam some much needed caffeine. If you've ever wondered why Europeans can drink lattes and cappuccinos all day, it's because there is less caffeine in a shot of espresso than an American cup of coffee. Thus, I thank you Brevy that I can drink more of you now that I'm a mommy with segmented sleep patterns! Now on to our other beloved family member...  Happy one-month old birthday Silas!  I can't believe you are growing so quickly!  The Moby is perfect for toting Silas to the movie theater. He sleeps like a baby on mommy. After Silas lost his little cord, it was time for a real bath experience. He was a bit uncertain at first, but quickly learned to love the spa life. "Tummy Time" is our favorite. It's fun to watch his neck strengthen and his curiosity grow. When relaxed, you...