Maggie is so funny!

Love the sounds of sweet laughter.

And don't worry, Maggie is not nearly as ferocious as she sounds here :) 

17 and 7

This pretty much sums up life right now...

Most days life is crazy keeping up with my two babies but I am doing my best to capture these moments...even the silly ones. 

With the frigid temperatures outside we are getting creative with our indoor activities.  One day we pulled out  all of our hats and wore them around the house.  It's true. 

Even McClain got in on the action.

But seriously, on days that we see this shining through...

we bundle up and head outside to enjoy a change of scenery and some fresh air.

And now that Lucy Mills is a pro at walking, playing outdoors has a whole new meaning.

She is 17 months old today and I can't get over how much she has changed in just a few months.  Of course she gets prettier by the day...

 but she is also developing into a fun little person too.  Today we started back our weekly story time at the library.  While most of the kids present sat in their mothers' laps, my child stood in the middle of the circle to make sure she didn't miss anything.  Oh my. 

I love that she is still being tender towards McClain.

"Super buddy," as Travis calls him, is 7 weeks old tomorrow.  

He is a wonderful baby...living up to his "super" nickname. 

I just hope he stays this easy.  And this cute. 

Oh McClain, your mama sure does love you. Especially when you make eyes at her like that. 

Or curl your sweet hands up under your chin. 

Or gaze at your sister like this. 

At 17 months and 7 weeks old, these babies keep me busier than ever before.  But also more blessed than ever. 

New Family Member...

well, the furry kind that is. 

Is this not the cutest face you have ever seen? 

I wish I could say that this new baby is staying in the Mason household permanently but she is not.  She belongs to Susan and I had the privilege to pick her out as a birthday surprise for my sister.  Sweet Sophie has one sister and two brothers left. I begged Travis to let me bring one home with us, but he insisted we had enough "real" babies to take care of. 

 Welcome to the family Sophie! 

Time to Shop!

One of my favorite things to do is shop for cute children's clothes.  Forget about my own clothes...I'm fine in yoga pants and tennis shoes these days, but my babies will sure look good in their smocked outfits! 

Come and shop NEXT Sunday the 23rd from 2-6pm,

or

shop online at www.shrimpandgritskids.com and I will be happy to place your order.

The Spring line is adorable! 

Here is a sneak peak...

Message me for details! 

A New Do

How cute is her new hairdo? Lovin' these piggytails on sweet girl! 

A Different Kind of Snow Day

For McClain's one month birthday it snowed! 

This is still the south, right? The January 2011 snow makes for McClain's second snowfall and Lucy Mills' third! 

Unfortunately, we were unable to go outside and enjoy the white wonder because both of my babies were sick.  Again. 

So we just had to enjoy the new fallen snow from the indoors this time. 

Just when I thought the germs were out of our house they struck the kids again.  Lucy Mills woke up Sunday morning with a horrible sounding cough and full-blown cold, while McClain is congested with a cold.  Not fun. 

Both are resting well and we are running these things constantly...

I did feel bad when all of the neighborhood kids were playing out front in the cul-de-sac and Lucy Mills had to watch from afar. 

But then I told her she could have some more juice because it would help her cold and she seemed satisfied.

After a day of turning my house upside down chicken noodle soup, naps, warm baths, and vitamin C, we are hoping for a clean bill of health soon.

And spring weather. 

And Just Like That...

another round of monthly pictures begin.

Suggie bought McClain this precious giraffe, and it will work perfectly to pose his monthly pictures next to and see how he grows.  I can't believe my sweet newborn is already one month old. I want to hold on tight and freeze this time with him.  

I love his itty bitty fingers and nose,  his pouty lips, his soft coos and baby sounds. I love that he can fall asleep cuddled up in my arms, without seemingly a care in the world.  

He has his daddy's ears, his mommy's hair, and his sister's lips...yet he is his own little person...

who can take your breath away just by locking his eyes with yours. 

We are loving on him constantly, 

but he is content just loving on his lovey.

McClain, I can't wait to see the little fellow you turn out to be.  But 

for now I am enjoying the sweet baby days.