You're #1!

I cannot believe my precious Izaak is 1 years old! We had a party for him on Saturday. This party was just with my family, unlike Eli's, because of some "issues" that I won't discuss because
1. it makes me livid that Izaak had to suffer because of it. and
2. it doesn't matter. its done. its over. and we partied anyways!!

Here are some pictures from Izaaks #1!!







aunt pay


yaya and papa


big brother!!






Santana and Iyanna. First time meeting. Quite the success!!

Tyanne and Iyanna.




my mom and dad. "yaya and papa" my rocks. my strength.


Eli with his little bunny cake. I bought this for him thinking he would be upset that Izaak had his own cake. HOWEVER. Eli thought it was a real bunny and pet it, instead of eating it.


I'm fat. Deal with it. Although....I'm done dealing with it.


our little family :) loves it!






















cake by "Pata cakes and cookies too" in Fishers. So great! and TOTALLY reasonable in price!! I would recommend them to anyone.







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365 days with the sweetest boy ever.

Izaak Gregory. Iggy. Iggs. Isgets. I-I. Bubba. Bruder.

No matter what it is we call you. . .I can some you up in one word....precious. Just absolutely precious!

You are the sweetest little boy I have ever known. You were brought into this world in a bit of stressful times for your mama, and the first couple months were rough (i'm not gonna lie) but I am so thankful for you and your blonde head and your blue eyes and your sweet, sweet smile.
You are my JOY.
You are my LIGHT.
You make my darkest days bright again.

You are competitive. You love to fight your brother for toys. But you do not allow anyone else to speak harshly to your brother......you are the only one allowed to do so. I love how you cuddle with him every morning and every night. I love how you follow him around, but act as though you are on a mission of your own. You are my "Independent Follower"  :) So strong willed. It is known when you are upset about something.
You don't sleep very well. I ask myself everynight "I wonder if tonight will be the night that Izaak doesn't wake up" but its ok....because your sweet "mama, mama, mama" at 12am, often 1:30am and 3am is a sound that reminds me of my blessings.....
That you are healthy.
That you speak.
That you are ok.
That you are mine. You are the sweetest boy I know. And Eli and I are so incredibly lucky to have spent the last 365 days with you.







I love you sweet boy.

xoxo
Mama


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Happy Easter!

Heeeeeey! We've been so busy. And I have been exhausted. I have been working, boys have been going to school, and living the life. Lots of fun stuff going on lately! Izaaks 1st birthday party! (he turns 1 on Tuesday) and not so fun stuff. drama. but tons of smiles and love :) and I swear I will post about it all. I am just exhausted and can't find time! I really need to learn how to blog from my phone. Heidi tried to tell me....but I still can't figure it out!
Anyways. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Here are a few pictures from our Easter, to tie you over!!

 The boys loved the Easter Bunny!

 mama and her boys! with their Easter outfits and fresh haircuts....(that are cute but so short!)



I took these a few weeks ago. I found these ears at the dollar store! so funny!! eli HATED them! but he had no choice! :)





Easter Morning eating his candy :) LOVE THIS PICTURE!



Izaak follwing Eli everywhere he goes! They are looking for eggs! :)

I look fat as hell! but its ok! I heart my sisters! they are pretty darn amazin!

I'll be back soon with a TON more pictures! and lots to talk about. I promise!!

xoxo

Tay


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the last 30 days

I have a post I've been working on..hopefully you'll enjoy it when I have time to finish it. But for now here are some pictures of the last 30 days of our lives :)

going for a bike ride.
















i cannot believe how big he is. I don't want anymore babies for a loooong time....but it makes me sad that he is so big!


my I-I




there is a strong possibility that he is eating sand here.  :)












"I shoot ball" is a common quote coming from this childs mouth.


Some of you know that dad played for Butler from 75-79. Well he dug out his jersey and WORE IT for the game on Saturday night. It was hilarious. :)






Eli and YaYa enjoying suckers.


Eli must "cheers" everything. So he is "cheersing" their suckers.















I promised Eli a sucker if he would take these pictures for me.

















he watches everything his big brother does. its so adorable. and frightening.





See you soon.
xoxo


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