Marketing Major, perhaps??

Landon just can't get enough of commercial jingles. His 2 favored musical commercials are "FreeCreditReport.com" and the "Cox" commercials with the little blue and white astronaut-looking guys. When the music starts he will run to wherever he hears it in the house, dancing, smiling, and signing for more. We relented yesterday and downloaded them on You Tube.....watched them until we had the songs memorized and now I hear it in my sleep. He absolutely can't get enough of them and we love watching his crazed excitement over it!!

Dada's Day.....

Father's Day is such a special day for Landon and I to recognize Scot. To watch Scot grow from being a boy (we met when he was 17), to a strong, amazing man, to now and watch him be the father he always wanted to be and the the father I always wanted to parent with. He is so attentive, caring, patient, and loving. He fits into the Daddy role with such ease and comfort. He is a strong role model for Landon with his guiding touch and sensitive words. I am so proud to watch him and to have him by my side!

We started Scot's day off with the breakfast cuisine of his choice, my special French Toast recipe. Secondly, the day was Scot's choice of events. What does the "worlds greatest dad" decide on......The Children's Art Museum! This has quickly become one of our favorite places to take Landon. The 3 stories is filled with wonderful entertaining activities and the adults get to feel like a kid again too. Landon ran from room to room to room, playing, painting, riding, anything he could try, he did. Eventually his little legs just said "enough".

That evening we had a great dinner with Scot's family at Grayhawk Golf Club. Family time is such a wonderful gift and I am thrilled we have our family here to spend time with. The day was perfect!!!

Stop Right There!

Landon turning 18 months last week was a real "wow" factor for me. Can't we just stay right there? He is just becoming such a big boy and seems to be growing out of the baby phase, I'm thrilled he still loves to give cuddles when he wakes up. He is at a constant steady jog, so capturing him in a great photo has become increasingly more difficult. Here's a little update on our little man.

Landon has started this "dress up" stage, absolutely hilarious. Yesterday he refused to wear any other shoes than his cowboy boots. He insisted on wearing them to his gym class. Luckily, there was enough distraction for me to get them off before his class began....but his gave everyone a good "oohh and ahh" at how adorable he is, arriving in his baggy shorts and boots.

Headband vs. sweatband vs. toddler Village People?

Yes, that would be my elastic headband that added the perfect top off accessory to his "I'd Rather be Naked" t-shirt.

He is totally into drawing, more specifically he loves to use coloring pencils or pens. He gets very serious when his paper and pencils come out. He gets into the artist position, talking to the paper, and very carefully makes his masterpiece.

Landon has made friends with a few specific stuffed animals, he has become increasingly attached to them and wants to take them on all his travels around the house, in the car, in his highchair, and tries to out them in the bathtub. If he is not carrying one or all of them, he's dragging it behind him by the arm or Mom carries them for him. Oh, don't forget his tiny blue lovey -blanket that he has been carrying with him too.

Just waking up this morning and his 3 stuffed friends are by his side.

He has 3 good friends from The Little Gym, well 4, if you count his teacher, Miss Rachel, that he absolutely adores. His interactions with other toddlers has expanded immensely. He is understanding how to pretend with toys, developing the concept of sharing, and really knows who he likes to hang with. His new class has several other kids, but Landon and his 3 friends stick to their group. Can cliques start this early? Scot and I invited his friends and their parents over for a BBQ and Landon was thrilled to have his friends at his house, showing off all his toys.

Lan is teaching Cash and Brody how to drive.

The park is always a big hit. Gets a little stressful for Mom and Dad, because Big L thinks he is a big kid and insists on going down the 12 foot slide at max velocity. We hold our breath and he giggles!!

Sliding with Dad and swinging with Grandpa...the father-son trio (Scot and his Dad are 2 big kids at heart).

Landon is growing, learning, and moving at super charged speed! His mischievous smile makes our heart melt and his big, belly giggles fill the room with excitement. We just can't enough of him!!!

To You, My Love...

To you, my love, my soul mate, and my best friend. Having you as my husband, by my side and holding my hand, through all of life's stepping stones, has been the greatest 8 years of marriage and the best 15 year gift. You have given me the life and love I have always imagined, you have captured my dreams and created them our reality. Thank you for being you....my one true love!

Eight years has come and gone and it feels like a matter of seconds when I look back. Life is passing by soooo incredibly fast, but I have loved every second of it and look forward to seeing the the rest unfold. We celebrated our anniversary at Jazz in the Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden. Absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this event for anyone looking for a romantic date. Gorgeous scenery, ideal weather, throw in some smooth live music, a delicious bottle of wine and the evening was perfect!