I’m Stephanie, a 20-something believer, wife, daughter, sister, friend, mother, and most recently a stay at home mom. I have been married for 4+ years to a wonderful, handsome man and a mother to a wonderful toddler boy.
Born on October 8th, 2009 and weighed 9lb 5oz and 20.5 inches long. He is one of the most incredible blessings the Lord has ever given us.
I'm not sure if "adjusting" is the right title to this post. Last Thursday was my last day of work... and I feel like I haven't even gotten to enjoy it yet, five days later. That's because I started to have severe back pain starting on Friday. It's been so bad that it has even hurt to walk, until today. So yeah, I had these dreams of what staying at home with Hunter would look like: clean house, organization projects, playing on the ground with Hunter. Yeah, that has not happened in the least yet.
Oh well, I have plenty of time for all that once I get healed up a bit, right?
Well, I haven't posted many iPhone pics for awhile, so here are some from the last couple weeks!
Lots of cuddling with our favorite puppy :)
We went out to eat a few times (Adriatic Grill, Chipotle, and Snoqualmie Casino Buffet).
We were on the go!
Jesse left and then came back again!
Hunter and I hung around the house a lot together.
Hunter and I had a very low key New Years.
I took a couple photos of myself for the Instagram photo challenge
And best of all, we got to visit Henry's puppies!! We are going to get one, but we are still undecided between two of them! They are the cutest things EVER.
I am soooo late with this post, but wanted to still share the pictures I took with my phone last week.
Jesse got home from a ten day trip last Monday night. Hunter was so excited that his daddy was home! Tuesday morning started with a beautiful sunrise and ended with a fun ornament exchange with the squadron wives.
On Wednesday evening we made a visit to visit Henry's puppies. They were so little! Afterwards we headed over to the mall for some Santa pictures.
On Thursday night, we had all three of Hunter's godparents (our bestest friends) over for dinner. Meghan read Hunter the Elf on the Shelf, but she found the elf, Buddy, rather creepy. I don't really blame her.
On Friday morning, I asked my Twitter friends advice on whether my new winter jacket was too short, and then we met up with Jill and Amanda (and their gorgeous little ones) for a play date at the parks and rec center. We had so much fun with them!
Later on Friday, I made silly holiday pictures on an iPhone app and then made some yummy cupcakes for my niece, Emma's, 5th birthday!
We had a fun and full day on Saturday! We headed up north for Halle's 2nd birthday party at a bouncy place!
Afterwards, we went to my sister's house to make gingerbread houses and celebrate Emma's birthday with all 5 of Hunter's cousins from my side of the family. It was such a FUN time! We learned that gingerbread houses start by being a kid activity but end up being an adult activity! I dunno if I wanna see another gingerbread house kit anytime soon! :)
We ended the week on Sunday with a lazy family day. It was full of Hunter cuddles and him helping me back a blueberry breakfast cake that I found on Pinterest.
Another week in iPhone pics! Check out Amy's blog to see other bloggers' weekly post!
Well, we have continued in potty training! So far, pretty good. Hunter doesn't have accidents at home, but he's still not quite ready to go out for longer than an hour without a pull-up. I think he's doing pretty darn swell! There has been a whole lotta running around with no pants on!
I've been somewhat productive this last week. I stocked up on my very favorite and expensive Victoria's Secret laundry detergent and some dryer sheets (for dirt cheap with my $10 off any purchase coupons!!) Hunter got a Christmas present in the mail from his "Grantie", so I wrapped it right up! And then we made a trip to Michael's.
I just might of gotten some packages in the mail! Including a Pinterest find (cookie sheet turned magnetic board!), a North Face hat for Hunter, and an ice cream maker! I made some awesome peppermint ice cream on Sunday!
Hunter got very acquainted with my iPad. It amazes me that he totally knows how to use it! He scrolls through all the apps and pics out the ones he likes, turns on videos, turns up the volumme. It's crazy!! He's taken it over, I don't remember the last time I used it.
We went out to the Ram for dinner with my parents, little brother and his wife. Hunter had fun hamming it up with Uncle Brandon.
In the last couple of weeks, Hunter has developed a love for stuffed friends. Mickey "Nicky" is his very best friend. "Nicky" does everything Hunter does, including drinking juice, eating Cliff bars, and taking long naps. "Nicky" isn't so bad, but when he has to have six more of his close friends join in on naptime... got going to lie... pretty annoying! Oh well.
The rest of the weekend was spent just hanging around. Hunter put hats and gloves on us, found unique places to sit, hung up his new airplane ornament, helped me load the dishwasher, and put all his money in his piggy bank.
And of course.... the famous duo, Hunter and Henry!
It's that time of week again to link up my week in iPhone pics with Amy over at A Good Life Blog. If you haven't checked her blog out, do it, she is great!
It was a pretty eventful week for us! Lots of good family and friend time with lots of smiles and laughs! :)
On Monday night, we went to Buffalo Wild Wings in Tacoma. They just opened their first one in Washington in the last few weeks. Jesse and I LOVE it! :) As always, Jesse got the boneless wings with Caribbean Jerk and I got mine with Mango Habernero! HOT! Jesse put a little bit of his sauce on Hunter's tongue. Poor guy kept trying to brush off the spicy from his tongue with his hand. Mean daddy!!
Nighttime cuddles, wrestling,teeth flossing with Hunter, and more cuddling with Henry. He saw me flossing and insisted that daddy floss his teeth. So cute. :)
Hunter loves Henry and Henry tolerates Hunter. Looks at these boxes in the living room! Grrr, these are boxes of goose decoys that Jesse left here for several days. I was rather annoyed and daily, no hourly, requested that he removed them from our living area.
On Friday, we met up with a blog friends, Jill and Corbin, for a play date at the parks and rec center. Hunter had a great time!! (And so did I!)
Good morning, Hunter! I scored a sweet deal on Tory Burch boots that I picked up for myself for Christmas, whoops! Hunter playing in his playroom. Day 3 of the advent calendar with Hunter.
Jesse kicked me out of the house on Friday for a girl's night! I had such a great time with six of my favorite ladies! We went to Bellevue Square for some holiday fun, Cheesecake Factory, and then drinks at the MunchBar and Piano Bash. It was much needed!
Saturday morning, Hunter and Jesse shared another goodbye. Jesse left for a short mission to Germany and the middle east somewhere, but will be back next weekend sometime! Hunter started potty training last night, which is worthy of a blog post in it's own! So proud of him!
And now for a video!
I took this last night. I love how Hunter and Henry are really able to interact now. But Jesse better watch out, Hunter is in training to become the new master to the dog!
So yeah, I know I have been a bit absent in my blogging. But I swear, I have a great excuse! Jesse and I had our 2 nephews and niece from Tuesday evening until Saturday. So yeah, that made our hands full with FOUR kids! It was so much fun. The kids played together so wonderfully and it gave me an excuse to plan fun activities!
Jesse came home last Sunday after being in New Zealand and Antarctica for a month.
Monday and Tuesday were pretty uneventful, as they were long work days. fBut come Tuesday night, things got eventful! :)
I managed to only take one picture on Thanksgiving... and of course it was of dessert!
On Friday, we spent the day decorating the tree and then went to Fantasy Lights! The kids loved it! :)
I'm linking up with Amy over at A Good Life Blog with her week in iPhone pictures. I love this idea because it keeps me taking pictures throughout eachday and it will be neat to be able to look back at the everyday moments in our lives. Check out her blog, you'll love it and her! :)
I realized that I really only take pictures when it's just Hunter and I. I promise I wasn't a hermit all week! I did actually go to work, see my family, and hung out with a few friends! I promise I will get better at this. :)
The stockings for all my nephews, neices and Hunter came from PBK in the mail! There are going to be going up at my parents house every year. :)
Jesse is active duty Air Force and is originally from southern Minnesota. He has also managed to become a follower of just about every hobby known to man (which drives his wife crazy!).
Henry was born on July 4, 2007. His hobbies include playing with his squeaker toys, barking a little girls, dock jumping, going to the dog park, and being spoiled rotten by his grandparents.
