Brody's 1st T-Ball Practices

In addition to all the other craziness this month, both boys started baseball and have had practices twice a week.  The fun just never ends around here!  Although I have not taken pictures of Evan's practices because I am usually taking care of a little one, I did make sure to have Daddy take some pictures of Brody's first practice.  He just looked so cute all dressed up in his big brother's first t-ball uniform and cleats.  He will get his own uniform for games.  We weren't sure how interested Brody would be in playing ball this year as ball does not seem to be his first love like it was for Evan, but he definitely is giving it his all so far.  I love watching him hit the ball and run as hard as his little legs will carry him.  He is so determined, and we are all so proud of his hard work!  Big brother has been a special helper at practices and assist the coach in getting the balls and encouraging the little players.

My handsome little ball player.

Learning to stop some ground balls. 

And learning to throw.  I love the way he throws the ball right now.  So cute!

He's ready!

Ready to hit.

He did not like the chin strap on this borrowed helmet. 

Running towards home plate with big brother watching and cheering him on. 

Stay tuned for the first games next month!

St. Patrick's Day {2015}

We love to wear our green for St. Patrick's Day.  With Evan's birthday so close to St. Patrick's Day and with his fair skin, red hair, and blue eyes, he has always been my little leprechaun.  This year, we enjoyed dressing our littlest leprechaun up in green too.  Could anything be cuter than a baby boy wearing a St. Patrick's Day green shamrock diaper cover and a green gingham bow tie?  I think not. Along with the chaos of moving to a new town and a new house with a new baby, Evan has been on his Spring break this month with his new school's year round schedule.  Next week will be his last week of his break and then he will start his new school.  I feel like I must ensure he gets to have a little fun during his break although it is a little difficult to get out with a new baby.  Tuesday was a beautiful day, and our local weather was forecasted to turn back cold on Wednesday so I thought we needed to get out and have a little fun for the day.  We headed up into Raleigh to eat lunch with Daddy and then went over to Pullen Park to ride the train and other rides.  Yes, this was the park we visited just a few weeks ago in the snow and ice.  What a different scene it was!  It was pretty crowded and felt almost like summer.  We even enjoyed a little ice cream treat after riding the rides.  And yes, I am pretty sure Mattox was one of the youngest riders on the train and the carousel.

First, we had to take pictures for Mattox's 2 week photo shoot. 

So handsome in his little bow tie.

And he does open his eyes!

My 3 little leprechauns.

Love how they were looking at each other and laughing together.  They have their moments, of course, but they really do enjoy one another.

Pictures with Daddy after lunch.

Mommy and her babies.  I was feeling very festive and even wore my old shamrock earrings. 

One happy little boy on the choo choo train.

And this kid was pretty happy too. 

Our little train ride. 

Mattox rode too.  He just didn't like having to get taken out of his stroller.  Mommy didn't have a choice since she was on her own and had to ride with the boys. 

A pretty view of the park from the train. 

I am pretty sure Evan was a little old for this ride, but they didn't say anything to him and let him ride.

Brody loved driving the boats. 

Brody was very brave riding the carousel.  He rode on a rabbit for mommy.  This little carousel is indoors and is so pretty. 

Evan chose to ride his favorite, the ostrich.  He likes that they are very fast animals and compares them to himself since he loves to run. 

My sweet little Mattox's first carousel ride. 

The Sweetest Little Teddy Bear

Crocheting really got me through this pregnancy without going crazy with worry and anxiety.  It just gave me something to do to keep my hands and brain busy.  One of the little hats I crocheted has cute little teddy bear ears, and I made a matching diaper cover for it.  Without a newborn to try my creations on, I just had to estimate how big I thought they needed to be.  Luckily, Mr. Mattox does not have a very big head because the hats I crocheted are a little snug even on him.  I wanted to get pictures of him in this set before he outgrew them.  I love photographing this little guy and just do not want to forget even one of his cute little expressions.  He looks like such a little man!

I just love this one with his eyes so fully open and awake. 

And even a little smile!

Such a thinker!

I tell him he needs to stop scrunching and wrinkling his forehead or he will look old before his time.  

And no, I don't always make him go shirtless.  Haha!

The cute little booties I made him.  I made these a little bigger so he could wear them longer, and Eddie thinks they make his feet look really big. 

"Mom, enough pictures!"