Weston Mark: First year in pictures

I heard once that Motherhood is the toughest job you'll ever love.  It is so true.  This year has been such a roller coaster ride for me.  It has been harder, scarier and more fulfilling than anything else I have ever done in my life.  Here are some pictures of my firstborn on his birthday.

On the day he was born.

First time to be held

Snuggles with dad

Snuggles with mom

Always escaping

Always the best snuggler

Just like dad!

Best facial expressions EVER!

Loves his sister SOOOO much!

He likes his peace and quiet

Love Grandma loves!

..... and still escaping

Silliest boy!

Finally fed up;)

So Handsome!

I just love this little guy.  He gives the best snuggles and the best loves.  He is always happy, always patient, and always loves his mom.  He likes to be just like his dad, and thinks he is pretty cool when he stands up. (The only thing his sister can't do.)  He is the BEST son a mother could ask for and will always be the best big brother to his sister.  Happy First Birthday Weston!  I love you!

Addison Grace: First year in Pictures

Ok, I'm a mom and I get to indulge myself a little bit.  Here is Addi!

On the day she was born.  One year ago today.

First time her daddy got to hold her.

First time mommy got to hold her

First time she got to snuggle.

Always a princess

Snuggle time with dad

She has always loved him more than anyone in the world.

She loves her brother, even if she doesn't show it the same way he does;)

So glad to be home!

A great little traveler from the beginning.

"Don't you dare take me from my daddy..."

She's such a crazy sleeper!

Best friends with her Momma!

Always has to make sure he's ok.

Such a beautiful girl!

So sweet:)

I love this girl with all of my heart, she is so special.  She has enough personality to fill up an entire room already and she's just barely two feet tall.  I have loved watching her grow and become such a little person this year.  She's a fighter and she's feisty.  She has so much love to give and gives it so freely.  Happy first birthday Addi Grace!  I love you so much!

My goofy girl

Now, looking at all of my pictures, I can tell that I have one child who loves the camera and one who doesn't.  My little Addi is such a ham.  She loves the camera and loves to show off.  Now, Weston is just as cute and even more charming, but he always hides from the camera.  Here are a few of the gems from recently.

He tries to keep her at arms length because she likes to take his toys and pull his ears..... she's a sister;)

SHE SITS!

Finally crashing

She rolls everywhere, her favorite thing is to get a DVD, take it back to her brother and hit him on the head with it.  It makes a sound that she just loves;)

An afternoon at the park

We took our first family outing to the park last week.  It was such a beautiful day.  Weston really loved looking around and playing with his dad before he settled in for a little snooze in the shade.  Addison was busy as always and wanting to touch the grass, the bark, the dirt and anything she could get her hands on.  She LOVES playing with her dad and swinging on the swings.

Snoozing on the blanket

Playing with dad

College Graduate:D

 Graduation day was so wonderful!  My family got to come down and hang out and love some babies.  We went out to dinner on Friday night, and then had some wonderful BBQ from my husband on Saturday night.  So I now (well, since December) have a Bachelors of Science in Journalism. 

Me and my Goofballs!

Me and Dad P

The best parents EVER:)

Had to do it.... once a Vandal, always a Vandal.

Me and the most handsome man I know:)

SISTERS!!!!  (if you look close you might see a new addition to my sister's left hand;))

Over Southern Idaho and through airport security, to grandmas' houses we go!

We got to fly home for a quick weekend last Thursday.  Justin didn't have any finals until Wednesday (today) and so he got to come with as well.  We had a wonderful flight on Thursday.  I'm so glad that my babies are such great little fliers!

Justin and Weston are cute little flight buddies:)

Addi was loving the cookies and juice we got.  She only likes big people foods:)

We got to hang out with all of the siblings, and had a bridal shower for my soon to be sister-in-law Lana.  It was so much fun!  We spent lots of time with both grandmas and the babies' great-grandma and grandpa.  We ate lots of bagel shop and enjoyed our quick vacation!

Lazy Sunday afternoons at Grandma Rachel's house.

Photoshoot with grandma.  What a goof!

Addi's new talent is taking her brother's binky away.  It doesn't matter how hard he tries to fight it, she will always get the binky away from him.

Now we're home and getting all ready for my family to come down this weekend for my graduation!  Should be a blast to have everyone here in Logan:)

Just happy to be home.  I love how much they love each other:)