Proud

Landon was playing with a shoe box today and got a pen and told me that he wanted to write the word shoes on it.  Of course, I couldn't refuse such a request so I told him what letters to write and he wrote them!!

 Doesn't it look so great?!?  The only letters that I helped him with were the first 's' and the 'e'.  The rest was done completely by himself.  I didn't even have to tell him where the letters went, he knew they went right next to each other--left to right.  So proud!!

 We celebrated this big accomplishment with lots of hugs and high fives (oh, and a few pictures)!!

 I also want to record a few sweet things that he has said lately.  He just melts my heart.

 We were playing in his room the other day and out of no where he asked me, "Mommy, why are you always so sweet to me?"  I was so caught off guard my his sweetness that I don't really think I ever really answered his question.  However, I'm so glad that he thinks I'm sweet to him.  Isn't that how mommies are supposed to be?!  :)

 As I was tucking him into bed a few nights ago, I kept kissing him over and over on his cheek and he said, "Mommy, can you just kiss me like that all day?"  I wish I could sweet boy!

I'm definitely going to have to remember these sweet little quotes for his teenage years and remind him of the sweet things he said.

Back to School

Today was officially our first day back at work so that means that summer has come to an end for us.  It's so bittersweet.  I'm so sad to leave behind the summer days spent with Landon and David doing whatever we pleased, but at the same time I'm excited to meet and form relationships with my new class.  I know Landon is excited to be back with his friends, too.

 I painted some empty picture frames for my classroom and I had to snap a few pics of my favorite little guy with one of them!  Isn't he the cutest?

 I'm sure gonna miss snuggling on the couch with this sweet face each morning while watching cartoons.

 I've heard the phrase, "being a parent is letting your heart go walking around outside your body."  Going back to work is never easy when you have to leave your heart with someone else.

Trooper

 A few days ago, David took Landon to see his cousin Ben who is a state trooper in a town outside of Houston.  While they were away for the day, I was able to do some things up at school and around the house.  Thanks, David!  :)

 Landon with Trooper Wolf.

 Ben was so sweet to show Landon all the gadgets in his car.

 Landon also got to try on Ben's bullet proof vest which was 10 pounds (and that is his light one)!

Future Trooper?  Maybe.  :)

Landon came home with a state trooper badge and a trooper teddy bear from Ben.  Ben is so thoughtful and kind to let my two guys spend part of the day with him.  

Bedtime Prayers

Typically, I help Landon say his bedtime prayers, but tonight he wanted to do it all by himself.  So sweet.

 His little prayer went a little something like this...

 Dear Jesus,

Thank you for a good day.

Please help me have a good day tomorrow.

Please help me go poo poo in the potty.

Thank you for my big boy bed.

Thank you for my friends.

I love you, Jesus!

 I love every minute with this sweet boy!

Surprise!

Saturday we went to a surprise party for my Grandmother's 77th birthday!  And the fun part is that she had no idea about it, so it was a complete surprise!  Fun stuff!

 Mom, Charley, Grandmother, Brittney, and me

 Grandmother was so shocked to see her siblings, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids there to help celebrate her birthday.  Of course, we wouldn't want it any other way...she is the center of our family.

 Landon had the best time jumping in the bounce house with all the kids (and Aunt Britt and Aunt Char).

Landon and cousin Haley enjoying some birthday cake.  I love their red lips!  :)

We had a wonderful day celebrating a wonderful lady.

Fun Stuff

3 year olds say the funniest things!

 Landon was taking a bath the other evening and I told him that he needed to let the water out of the bathtub and get out.  He said, "Okay, mom...I just need 5,000 more minutes.  Alright?"  Where does he come up with this stuff?

Landon loves to sit on the bar stools and place his 'orders'.  So fun!  When we play he likes to call me ma'am.  "Ma'am, I would like some chocolate popsicles please."  Ha!

(Hopefully, we'll be able to kick the Chick-fil-a addiction when school starts!)

Bike

We bought Landon a bike not long ago and he is quite the little rider!

 I just can't believe that my sweet little boy is old enough to ride a bike.  Sniff.

Fun times ahead!  I see lots of family bike rides in store for our family!  :)