Easter 2014

This Easter was celebrated over 2 weekends.

A few weeks back, we attended our local Community Center's Egg Hunt with Nicole, Matthew, and Baby Emma, and the Burriss Family. Landon obliged, and let us put him in a button down collared shirt & tie. He may have been the most formally dressed kid at the Easter Egg hunt...and I'm okay with that. Something about a little boy in a tie...I just can't help myself (see Santa Photo 2013 for proof).

Then, on Easter Sunday we had the Iversons & Ashtianis over for a little brunch and some backyard fun. The Easter Bunny (and Loulee & Papa, and Pops, and Aunt Haley & Tom, and Mama & Dada) spoiled lil' LRG this Easter. He woke up to a small toy explosion in his playroom: candy, a stuffed bunny, a wooden airplane to hang in his new 'big boy' room, a cool laundry hamper, outdoor chairs, a few books, and a cool new rug for his cars & trains! He and Dada had fun dying Easter Eggs for the first time, and our later afternoon attempts to fly his kite failed...but, we'll try again another (more windy) day!

Pregnancy Update: 20 Weeks

20 weeks down, 20 weeks to go!

This pregnancy is really starting to fly by. I realized this week that I only have a little over 3 months of work left before my leave starts (early August). Trip list for the Summer: Orange County for Mother's Day with Sean & Lando, one last trip to Ireland in early June, then Puerto Rico for Sarah's Bachelorette party in July. After that, this Mama is grounded!  I am also super excited to shoot TWO weddings this Summer! One in May and one in June!  

Landon is Getting a Little Brother

Tonight after dinner Sean pulled Landon aside to show him the images from our 20 week ultrasound and to tell him that the baby in Mama's belly is a boy. Precious moment, stored in my memory forever, and captured with a snap of my smartphone for everyone else to enjoy.

Real Talk Between 2 Toddlers

Sean overheard this conversation go down during breakfast at Landon's school yesterday:

Landon: I have my baseball shirt
Braden: I don't have a baseball shirt.
Landon: Maybe your mommy buy you one
Braden: Maybe...I ask her today

Pregnancy Update: 18 Weeks

Baby G2 has decided to take it easy on me since I hit week 16 of pregnancy. Bye-bye nausea, hello growing belly! I'm feeling so much better, and have enjoyed the extra comfort since trading in my jeans for maternity jeans and loose dresses! Haven't felt any movement or kicks yet, but I know it is just a few days away. We find out if Landon is getting a brother or a sister on April 17th, at our 20 week appointment. We'll be sure to share the exciting news as soon as we can!

Baby G2 at 14wks

Baby G2 says "hello" with a wave!

Mama Stace (Round 2) @ 18 Weeks

Landon is Two and a Half!

So, I've been telling people that Landon is "two and a half" when asked, for the last 4 months or so. I think it is he is so big, and folks just assume he's older...so, I've been rounding up. Finally, today April 2, he is officially 2.5! Guess it is time to start saying he is "almost three"!

Rather than try to rack my brain for the latest updates on our little man, I decided to take a different approach: I interviewed him at the dinner table tonight. I suppose it may have been more entertaining if I had recorded the interview and published a video, but this small transcript will have to do:

Landon Robert Greenwood
Two and a Half Years Old
April 2, 2014

What is your favorite color?
RED

What is your favorite shape?
CIRCLE

What should the baby's name be?
LET'S SEE

Who is your best friend?
TYLER

Who is your favorite teacher?
MISS DAWN

What is your favorite sport?
SOCCER

What do you love to do with Daddy?
PLAY SOCCER

What do you love to do with Mommy?
GO OUTSIDE

What do you want to be when you grow up?
MONSTER

What do you want to be for Halloween?
SPIDERMAN

What is your favorite song?
ITSY BITSY SPIDER

What is your favorite animal?
COW

What is your favorite movie?
LIGHTNING (Cars)

What is your favorite show?
PAW PATROL

What is your favorite food?
DINOSAUR CHICKENS

Who drives faster: Mommy or Daddy?
DADDY