Three going on TEENAGER...

And how does that happen?!
Getting so big, so fast.

Without a doubt, he knows how to work our iPhones just as good (if not better) than us!
2014…. what a time for a child.

CHRISTMAS... in pictures

A little bit of Christmas...

And a huge bundle of LOVE!

Santa appears...

Today was Santa photo day.

We have done a bit of practicing this week.
And a LOT of talking about it.
We may have coached Beanie on what to say and do.
And we indeed used candy and digger bribery techniques in hopes of decreasing the drama at the actual event.

Christmas wouldn't be cancelled if a great Santa photo wasn't taken.
Well....
Some family members think it wouldn't be cancelled but this Mumma loves big Santa smiles.
And I happen to know Papa, Grama & Nama are big fans of the traditional photos we give them.

I just had a feeling this would be the year for Santa freak outs.
See here for a not so successful Santa attempt at Daddy's corporate party a few weeks back...

All in all a huge success.
Little man listens and remembers and followed the practiced script to a tee!
Dude made his Mumma & Dad proud x 100!
(This is the 3rd year in a row sitting on this exact Santa's lap.)

The warm up small talk...

Keeping Tankie close...

Saying CHEEZE to the other camera...

Baby boy is getting so big!
We celebrated with a round of diggers!

Thank you Santa!
XOXO

What does one say?

Nothing else really matters to me at this moment.

Just him...

Peace!
xo

Choca-babies!

The art of capturing our children when they aren't looking is a huge challenge for me these days.

We've hit the TWO and too cool for the camera phase.

Sadly I've discovered the TV can help me cheat a wee bit.

Toppy & Binoo to be exact!

And once in a while I can snag his attention to the lens.

Been working a bit on understanding light.

It is no easy mountain to trek over.  

In a nutshell, light is hard!

Chocolate (aka choca-babies), Toopy & Binoo and a stern look.

Not a bad day on the ranch I'd say.

So thankful for this chocolate mess!

(even though he did skip his nap today - lil bugger!)

You can find this chocolate recipe here.. it is AWESOMENESS!

How I roll...

This is me.
While I work.
Glamorous hey!
I love it.

As a Mom who loves to take photos I recognize the fact that I'm not usually in them.

So I'll document my presence in my own way I suppose...

Its a dirty job.
I'm happy to do it.

Happy weekend ya'll.
PEACE!

TWO + TWO!

Today in a picture!
The first snow fall.
SNOW LUV is a tradition that has apparently been a hit with a few of my Instagram friends.
I love traditions!

SNOW LUV 2012!

And last year 
SNOW LUV!
How can you not LUV this...

SNOW LUV 2011!

Glass half FULL!

Without a doubt, I am blessed.
I have a lot of  'things' and folks to be thankful for.
HOWEVER
I am human.
I sometimes can't help but question why roadblocks are thrown in front of me?
Once
twice
repeat.
Making mistakes is frustrating.
And feeling the direct knee jerk, or what I feel seems to be a knee jerk can leave a mark.
But at least I have choices.

At the end of the day, my glass is indeed half FULL.
The family and friends and very special boys in my house remind me of this.
I have so much.
Happy WEDNESDAY!
Half full baby.  Maybe even 3/4!

(all of these photos are iPhone Instagram photos. Follow me at plusoneweebean)

These things make me want to stop time.

I know the memories that lie ahead will be just as wonderful.

But don't we all wish we could stop, take a deep breath, and package up the wonderful.

And I suppose that means we have to package up the not so wonderful.

Cuz we all know life drops those little ditties on our doorsteps as well!

Anyone know of a way to do this?!
This post is dedicated to my MOM, Grama, and best bud.
She is a big part of this past weeks wonderful!