DIVISION CHAMPS!!!!!

"GO GO WHITE SOX!"

Mason was so excited, almost more than Josh that the White Sox were actually on TV in Utah for the "Tie-breaker" to see who would be the division champions.

Mason and I suited up for the game first thing in the morning! We thought we would make daddy proud! He has all sorts of superstitions about who should wear what when. It turns out that Mason was not allowed to where his gray White Sox Onesie because the last time he wore it the White Sox lost. I promised him that "this time" it would bring good luck!
I'm sure their win tonight had something to do with his request for dinner! He sent Mason and I out to get Brats and maple bars. Somebody told him it was amazing and so we gave it a try. It was actually really good.....and super nutritious? Uh, I don't thing so! We'll have to limit our intake on brats and maple bars! :o)

When family comes to town...

There's never a reason to frown!

(Better late than never?)

Mason got to take his first trip to the zoo! I'm not so sure he was all that interested, but he did get a cute little sun hat out of the deal! We had fun watching our cute little nephew, Asher, get excited about all the fun things to see and do.  We don't get to see him much because he and his family live in New Mexico.  I can't believe how cute he is.  He is such a little boy!

Asher and his daddy on the merry-go-round!

Our little Mason just wanted to share his fascination with his tongue.  He sure loved his Aunt Michelle (my big sis.)!

Asher was so cute with his little cousin, Mason.  He is going to be a great big help to his mommy when his little brother or sister arrives!

My Boys.....

There is something so special about pictures of daddy and his boy! 

Josh is such a good dad! When he gets home from work he immediately wants to see Mason.  Even after a long day at work he still wants to be the one to change his diaper and put him to bed.  Mason sure knows and loves his daddy!

Mason's first flight! I think he definitely earned his "wings"!

Mason and Mommy after his first plane ride (to Chicago)! He didn't actually start acting up until we had to wait in line for the rental car.  Mason was such a good boy for all three hours of the flight.  We were such nervous first parents that I basically nursed him the whole time (up, down, and in between) just to make sure he didn't cry! The funny thing was that we received so many compliments on how we were "such good parents".  If you can keep your baby from crying for a whole three hours on the plane you just might be nominated for the 'best parents of the year' award!  :o)  Oh well, we still appreciated the compliments!

Happy 90th Birthday Great- Great- "Nanny" 

We really wanted Mason to meet his Great- Great- "Nanny" and what better time than for her big birthday celebration.  We were really glad we were able to make it.  She was so happy to have all of her family there with her.  I must say, it was quite the "fancy, shmancy" party! Mason and I were best friends during the event as we had to sneak him a few snacks every once and a while.

Josh kept busy entertaining our cute little nephews and niece! He's so good with kids!

Mason and Mommy at the Party! Wow! You would think he meant to pose like that! What a cutie!

Mason really loved meeting his Great- Great- "Nanny".  She was really good with him.  There was one morning where Mason and her had some time without the rest of the family around.  He was smiling for her like he hadn't really smiled for anyone before (besides his mommy and daddy).  He even fell right to sleep on her lap- no rocking necessary!  It truly was a special experience for them to meet!

Mason's blessing day!

Mason was blessed on August 3rd.  We were so blessed to have so many of our friends and family come (many from out of town) to see our little "angel" (don't be fooled by the pictures.... he really was a happy boy that day.... it just doesn't show).  What a special blessing he received! While giving the blessing Josh really felt how special this little guy really is... to us....and.... to our Heavenly Father.   We truly are so blessed!  

Thank you so much to all who were able to come! We love you!