Easter and Past Update

I have to say, having two kiddies and being a working mom has made it more difficult to find time to blog. Also my other excuse is I was without Internet for a week because of this...(see picture below). A huge step towards the kitchen being finished has taken place. Since this picture has been taken the tile in the floor has all been laid and so has the back splash (more pictures to come).

I asked Jesse to get the kitchen to the point where it looked finished (even though we aren't close) for Cyrus' blessing on May 1. So according to Jesse I am cracking the whip to get it done. Thanks to my parents as well, they have been helping us out. My dad was helping Jesse with the tiling and my mom helped out with the painting. She's actually coming today so we can finish it off. :) With less than a week left before the blessing we have a ways to go. But I think we can make it.
The past few weeks, Ryker is loving his brother more and more. He's always, always, always telling me 'I just love him', or 'I just wanna touch him'. Ryker definitely likes to be near his little brother.

The first time they bathed together Ryker thought it was the coolest thing. It'll probably be even cooler to him when Cy can sit up in the tub with him too.

Yes!!! Best thing ever is when your baby starts to smile. And better yet is when you can catch it on camera. I just love his little smiles, they serious make my insides all warm and fuzzy.

Tummy Time Smiles. I couldn't ever get Ryker to smile on his tummy, But Cyrus seems to be just fine being on his tummy.

This is a picture Jesse took from his phone, the quality isn't as good, but the big grin on his face is as good as ever!

This past weekend for Easter, as a family we dyed Easter Eggs. Ryker had a good time doing it, which for a mom made me enjoy it even more. I love seeing him get all excited to do little crafts. He told me that we made 'beautiful' eggs.

I saw a commercial about Rice Crispy treat shaped eggs, and thought Ryker would just love to make them. We lined the inside of plastic eggs with the warm rice crispy mix, put M&M's inside, squished the two halves together and Voila'...! Ryker gave them to his Grandma's, Grandpa's, Aunts and Uncles for Easter.

Easter Morning the "Easter Bunny" hid the eggs in the dining room. Ryker was loving wandering around trying to find them. Even though they were in plain site it was a fun little hunt for him.

The "Easter Bunny" brought him a Shirt to wear to church, the movie Tangled, and some treats in his basket. Ryker was thrilled to get the movie.

Here are my handsome boys all ready to go to church on Easter Sunday. I was trying to get Cy to smile, but he was tired and I just glad he wasn't crying in these pictures.

As we were walking to church, Ryker was balancing on the curb. Jesse and I were a little ahead of him because he was taking his time, when we hear a thud and then some crying. We didn't see what happened exactly, but we did see the results of it. The poor kid kid his head on the curb, right smack in the middle of his forehead. I'm pretty sure he had a big headache after that. People were joking at church that the Easter Bunny brought him a 'goose egg' for Easter. (This is another picture Jesse took from his phone, so you cant really grasp how big and how painful it looks in person).

So that's been the past few weeks, all in a nutshell. They have been super busy. And I am pretty sure it's just going to continue. So I am going to try my best to keep up the blog posts.

1 month and Counting

It's strange to think that a month ago this little man came into our lives. A month ago I had a hard time imagining what it would be like to have him here. And now that he is, I can't imagine to go without him. Cy has been a joy to have around. It's amazing how a newborn that does nothing but sleep, cry and poop can make you so happy. We are looking forward to the cooing and smiling, but for now we are enjoying our sweet bundle of joy. I was curious how Cyrus and Ryker compared to each other at the same age. So I put together this collage and I couldn't believe how much they look alike. Before I put their names on the collage, I showed Jesse and he thought they were both Cyrus. It's almost like we have cookie cutter kids. haha

Ryker just LOVES his little "brovered." He is always telling me "I just love him" or "He's so cuuute!" He knows how to comfort Cy when he is crying. Last week my brother came over to my house to watch the boys while I went to the grocery store. Cyrus was sleeping and Ryker was watching a movie, so I was thinking it would be easy for Tyson to watch them. Well while I was out Cyrus woke up earlier than he was suppose to. While Tyson was having a difficult time consoling Cy, Ryker said 'He needs his binki'. So he gives Cyrus his binki and Cyrus calmed right down. It made me laugh that my 3 year old son had to help my 22 year old brother with a month old baby.

Babies are always so precious when they are sleeping. I look at Cy and he just melts my heart. So far I have taken so many pictures of him sleeping. Granted he is sleeping most of the time, but still it's so sweet.

This last week was my first week back to work. My 4 week leave went by really quick. But thankfully I had a quick recovery and I have been feeling back to normal (Still have the baby weight to shed, but in due time that'll happen). Going back to work has been great. I admit that it is going to be an adjustment getting 2 kids and their things packed up to go to my mom's house. Between the diaper bag, 2 car seats, blankets, my pump, purse and lunch I feel like I'm packing up my whole house. Luckily they are both so worth all the effort.

I feel overly blessed with all the boys in my life. Jesse, Ryker and Cyrus have me wrapped around their fingers. I love them all so much and am so lucky to have them in my life. I am a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, leader, or a stylist. But being a Mother and Wife has gotta be the 2 best things I could be.