Lexi Room

I know I'm a slacker and if you didn't know, levi and i have decided to name our little princess Lexi Lee Allen and With only 5 weeks officially left I thought I really needed to get in the groove and get Lexi's decorations done. I called my mom and she was open this weekend to come and help me. After shopping Friday evening and Saturday morning we were able to get everything we needed to finish her room. Saturday evening was spent hanging all the decorations and arranging the room. I must say myself that I'm so happy and love how well it turned out. A big thanks to both my grandma and mom. I don't know how I would have gotten the energy to do it all on my own. I still need to get hooks for her name and will post a picture of that when I'm done but Enjoy the pictures of what is finished..

Ryder's 2nd Birthday Party

First, I CANNOT believe my little boy is already TWO! I'm just in awe with how fast the past two years have went by and now know why I've heard enjoy every stage because before you know it they will be off on their own. It is such a true statement. Our life still revolves around Ryder and we love him so much. His personality keeps us all entertained and he is constantly doing something new to make us laugh. We aren't sure what we are going to do when our little princess gets here but we know everything will fall into place.

Planning Ryder's party was a little difficult this year. Ryder has been into so many different things and so deciding on a theme for his birthday party was a little hard. After asking him (and trying to get a feel for what a 2 year old wants) we decided on a tractor theme. We were very lucky that Chelsea, my little brother, Justin's friend had a John Deere. We decided that we would take pictures of Ryder on the tractor for his invite. Of course, the entire week was perfect weather and then the day we took pictures it was snowing and cold. Ryder was still a champ and did great but kept saying "All Done" lol. So, needless to say we got what we could and made it work for the invites.

We had his birthday and had such a great turn out. We did lunch, a pinata, cake and icecream and just hung out. Levi and I are so greatful for all of our friends and family. We couldn't ask for a better support team.

A much needed update

Wow, it's been ages since I've posted on here. I have a New Years goal to try posting at least once a month. I have so many friends and family that live out of state I feel like I need to keep in touch better.

As many of you know I have decided to go back to school. I am still working and feel like life is flying by me with work, school, Ryder and expecting. It'll be nice to get some energy back once this little princess gets here.

Ryder is now officially two. I'll upload pictures off the camera and will post another time.

Levi is doing good. Just working away ;)

I thought I'd give a quick update and post a few pictures.

Love to all!

Ryder

I really am terrible at updating this. I take pictures all the time and always think about putting them on here but then things come up. Ryder is crawling EVERYWHERE and he pulls himself up to everything. Last weekend we learned he can walk while pushing something. It is so cute. Here is a video we took during the week of him walking around his toy. He is so much fun. With the lack of sleep and no longer being able to sleep in we still love him and wouldn't trade him for anything. We love every minute we get with him!

Boating with The Howell's- August 6th

Ryder's first boating trip.. he wasn't so sure of his lifejacket but still had fun.