how the months fly by

I can't believe its been a month since I've posted! you'd think I'd have a ton of time on my hands, but that is not the case. Vaughn is a very good baby, but demands mama's attention all day! he is almost 5 months and such a happy, healthy baby. my best friend!

here are some photos from mother's day, our trip to San Francisco, his new baseball bat from grandpa Hank and Katie's bridal shower. enjoy!

the girls back together: Brooke, Cory, Katie, Vaughn, me, and Wendy.

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

two years ago I thought I was the happiest girl in the world... but today I am happier than ever! We celebrated our anniversary last night with a nice dinner at home, carrot cake and wine. I have been looking at our wedding photos and I still remeber that day like it was yesterday. can you say best wedding ever? :)

family time

Keith's family came to visit a few weeks ago. it was so fun to have them here! Keith's nephew, Zack, loved his new baby cousin and played with him the whole time. they even played hide and seek, with the help of auntie Renee!

Here are all the boys, before their golf outing.
Here is Vaughn with Grandpa Hank! we miss him already!
April has been a fun month. lots of visitors and Vaughn is all smiles! he is such a happy baby... greets me with a smile every morning. I am offically a full time mommy now and we are having so much fun together. I feel very lucky to be with Vaughn everyday.

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

happy two months, my perfect little man!

rain rain, go away

Vaughn is already 6 1/2 weeks old! he has had a lot of visitors the past few weeks. great Grandma and Grandpa Gapen, Aunt Amy, great Aunt Norma, many of mine and Keith's friends. he is so loved and we are grateful for all of it!

we had superbowl Sunday and he sported his Seahawks jersey. we've watched many Coug basketball games. Aunt Renee babysat on Valentine's day and Keith and I went to a sushi dinner. we've gone on some long walks when it is sunny outside. it is supposed to rain the next few days, but hopefully not too long. we like our walks in the sunshine and he likes to hear the seagulls and smell all the outside smells!

we had our first trip to the beach on rainy President's day. we hiked around Natural Bridges and Vaughn enjoyed being in his carrier on daddy's warm tummy.

Vaughn's first outing!

it was my first outing too, since he was born. I can't believe this time last Friday, I was in labor and waiting the arrival of our beautiful son (and an epidural). this week has been really good, considering. he is sleeping a solid 3 hours during the night so that gives me a boost of energy I need for the next feeding. then another 2-3 hours until morning and another feeding. Keith has been awesome at getting him back to sleep. daddy gets the fun part of a squeaky baby in the middle of the night! :) we are having a blast and excited for a visit from grandpa and auntie Cory tomorrow! (and the Coug basketball game and Seahawks football game. we have a big day ahead of us!)

grandma has been the best during this time. she is our cook, housecleaner, babysitter, and everything else under the sun. could not have done this without her. we love you grandma!