Lil' Mans Perspective...

After I woke up and had breakfast, mom discovered that some goods for me had been delivered yesterday.

She let me play with the box this morning. She's cool like that!

So I rolled around in it and banged on it. Boxes don't get enough credit for how great they are!

Mom realized the bananas were really ripe, so after looking in the pantry for some ingredients - she decided to make some homemade banana bread...she loves it and knew I would too. She got everything out and ready for later in the day.

After I got up from my morning nap, I was HUNGRY.

Mom and I enjoyed a little lunch together and then we played again...Mom likes to let me play on my own while she sits behind me and plays on her computer.

(Gotta love her - sneakin' in computer time whenever she can. Sometimes I don't know who she loves more...me or her mac - but then clearly, a mac doesn't have these eyes - so I win everytime!)

Mom was also sip sippin' on some of her yummy sweet tea! Crazy lady - I don't think she even realizes how much she drinks of that a day! At least she makes KILLER sweet tea at home! Chick-Fil-A's got NOTHING on Mama Flannagans Tea of Sweetness!

Then I took an afternoon nap (and mom didn't want anyone to know, but I'll tell :)! She spent my entire 2 1/2 hour nap on her bet catching up on the last episode of GLEE & LOST)

When I got up, mom took me for a date at Starbucks. She got some yummy looking drink and we sat across from each other at a perfect table outside and soaked up the sun (I think I got a bit of a farmers tan).

After a little stop for some shopping...we headed back home, played outside with Belle and several of the neighbors in the cul-de-sac and went inside. While mom whipped up the Banana Bread...I ate my dinner in the kitchen.

Every night, I like to have a little "nakey" time as mom & dad call it. Cut me some slack! I'm a guy...I just like to air out a little each evening. It is my time to just roll around and be in my birthday suit!

Bath time is a good time for everyone. I'm relaxed...so everyone else relaxes too! Dad is always in charge of bath time...he says that is our special time each day! We pretend to blow things up in the water and we play with squirt guns...bath time just isn't the same with mom when dad is out of town. But we had a good time tonight...

After I went to bed...I snuck out of bed and caught mom with an adult beverage and American Idol on the TV! Crazy lady...she loves her some television!

That just about wraps up our day. It goes down as a great one in my book. Hope you had a good day too!

Peace -

Lil' Man

Home.

It is nice to be settled...and I have never felt so blessed.

2 things I love about today...

Why am I loving today? 2 reasons...

1. Turquoise! People - I have been in denial for 2 years since I lost my favorite chunky turquoise necklace. I mean, my staple plain tshirt just isn't the same without it. But last week after we moved I was so frustrated the dresser drawer wouldn't shut that I took the drawer out and found all sorts of TREASURES that had fallen down in the dresser over the years - the best treasurer being my NECKLACE! So today - i am happy to wear my bff again!

2. Lunch date with the hubs (and lil' man of course!). Still not sure about this whole move thing - but a BIG positive is being able to do lunch with Chuck! SO FUN!

And just to balance it out - let me share two things I DON'T like about today. Let's face it people...I probably don't blog enough about how my life is not so perfect...

1. Don't have a girlfriend to go get dessert / coffee with yet. It will come...and I feel like it will come faster than I thought!!! (Some of you Columbus girls have been nothing but AHHHHWESOME!)

2. Toy Strike! Seriously, lil man seems to not like ANY of his toys right now which makes for a whiny baby (and lets be honest...his whiny isn't even that bad!). Any tips on how to entertain a 10 month old?! Send help my way! We really haven't bought many toys since he has been born since we were blessed with SO many at showers...but I think we are almost in a whole new stage that requires different toys!

This one is for YOU...E. Hart!

Here you go girl!

The back of my hair :). Gotta love a good stack!

P.S. - I love getting new followers. I've never done a giveaway, but I'm thinking about doing a giveaway each month....one of my favorite things...whatcha think?

10 Months!!

I can't believe lil' man is 10 months! I have just started planning is 1st birthday! C-R-A-Z-Y!

Well - I think I missed that last few "month birthday updates" so we'll just pick back up at 1o months! K? Great, thanks!

This is where I sign off - and lil' man gets to share his own thoughts ;)

What up my people? Knox here! Please forgive my mommy for not updating you on what's been goin' on with me the last few months...she's been working really hard on packing us up - moving us...and getting me settled! (Yesterday I got to celebrate her...I gave her a card and wrote this on it...I know, I know - cute right? Can you believe I already know how to write?! See she's that amazing! ha ha!)

Anyways, I have probably developed more this month than any other! I finally realized I have these things called KNEES! I haven't used them yet, but sometimes I get up on them. Then it freaks me out so I just settle for tummy time and playing on my back.

I LOVE feeding myself. Call me crazy, but real food is LEGIT! Mommy lets me make a big mess and try all kinds of yummy things!

Spending time with my daddy is one of my favorite things to do. We do man things together like go to The Home Depot, watch ESPN, learn about sports and the best college football team in the UNIVERSE...that's right...The University of Tennessee VOLS! He's a pretty cool dude. I can't wait to make so many memories my brain hurts!

I learned how to drive this past month...and ladies - WATCH OUT! My car (well, my Mimi's car) is in Texas, but I plan on getting my very own for my birthday in a few months. I think I am a pretty good driver...My mom learned a very important principle in college..."Always use two hands" (only mommy's best friends know the true meaning :)!! Safety comes first, it NEVER takes a vacation...even when you do. Don't forget it!

I still enjoy having quiet time in my swing before dinner sometimes. Don't hate - it's comfy! You would beg to be in it too if you fit! It is like a drug to me - and last time I feel asleep in it just like this...(pic below). It was a good sleep...the drooling kind!

My new best friend (since my good buddy Riordan moved to Athens and I moved too! - still love you man!) is my BALL! Who knew a big yellow ball could be so fun! I roll it around...hit my hands on it...lay on my back and do tricks with it - pretty much anything. If you don't have one, put it on your list - it won't disappoint!

And finally - I can kind of stand up by myself. Not for long - but for a few minutes (with mommy spotting me of course!). I don't crawl or pull up...those things are overrated, but I just love playing with my table when I'm in the mood!

AFLAC EAW

Each year, AFLAC has an Employee Appreciation Week and everyday has a different theme...decade day, hat day...Favorite Sports Team Day - one might think Chuck would deck himself out in University of Tennessee articles. I mean, he does have orange / white checkered suspenders, various hats, t-shirts, bright orange windpants....

But no. He supported HIS team.

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Cinco de Mayo DINNER recipe

Thank you Pioneer Woman. You seriously rock my cooking and eating world! Last night (yes, a day too early!)...I made the PW's Enchiladas. But, lucky for you - I am sharing it today on Cinco de Mayo!!

If you have nothing on tap for tonights meal - go to your grocery store - get the cheap and simple ingredients....and get prepared for a FIESTA IN YOUR MOUTH!

There are alot of things going on at once, but as long as your are organized (and if you have a baby - they can play in the kitchen or have at it with at plastic cup in their exersaucer...) you are good to go!

The recipe is linked up at the bottom. Below are pics & tips :)

**Warning: Please do not scroll through the the pictures unless you are prepared to whip this up in the next few days. It would be so cruel to tempt your tummy :)!

Tip #1: Get everything out and set up before you start!

Tip #2: Pre chop a few hours before...and just leave out!

Tip #3: Put together a good assembly line!

Tip #4: Add cheese...LOTS of cheese...like more than it calls for :)!!

Tip #5: Wear a cute apron - it makes the cooking more fun!

Tip #6 - PLATE IT UP with some rice & beans! (p.s. - no one said you had to slave over rice...the make 60second mexican rice - it's true!)

If you don't own the Pioneer Woman Cookbook (go buy it now!), something is wrong with you...but you can also get the recipe HERE.

**Note - I substituted olives for black beans and also used flour instead of corn tortillas :)

Chuck - get ready to be handy!

We have this old headboard and footboard that was Chucks parents. We painted it black...

We got a new bed from my grandmothers house (used to be my Aunt Monterey's!) that is much more sturdy. Yesterday we were about to donate it, but I thought - you know, I would love to use it to make something out of...

THEN - Design Dazzle posted THIS

Chuck, honey, you better get your handy craftyness ready, cause in a few weeks - we are going to tackle this!