I Just Could Eat 'Em Up With A Spoon, Pure Sweetness

This weekend was pretty low key - on Friday we just hung out at our house and ate, I drank a little wine, and played trifecta bunco (me, Chan, & JB) and it was fun and relaxing.

Yesterday we went to Lewisville to visit our besties and for Canman to have his first date with a little cutie named Gracie. We went to a little (well big) hangout called Sneaky Petes, it was right on the water - it was the perfect place for people of all ages b/c they have a little of everything - food, drinks, pools, sand volleyball courts, beach, live music, patios - we had a blast. The only bad thing was that there was zero breeze so it was HOT, HOT, HOT - Cannon and Gracie did awesome, they just ate, slept, and people watched while we poured cold water on them to keep them cool. This momma was sucking down the skinny girl margaritas like they were going out of style, not b/c of the alcohol b/c of the heat, we were there for about 5 hours so you do the math on that b/c I lost count after three : ) After hanging out there we went back to the house and let the babies get some A/C and that made all the difference in their dispositions. Before we headed back home we all went to dinner at BJ's, the spinach artichoke pizza was awesome, I had never ate their before and I was really impressed with menu, food, and beer. I wish we could've stayed the whole weekend but I had to get back home to work in the church nursery the next morning BUT we definately stayed as long as we could keep our eyes open! We got home about 12:30 am and when I woke up this morning I felt like I had been ran over by a train, not b/c I was hungover, just b/c we hardly ever stay out that late so it's a hard recovery the next day BUT always worth it. We love spending time with them and wish we lived closer so we could do it more often, I truely treasure our friendship with them - I feel like throughout this life we will constantly be meeting individuals and couples - some may stay, some may go, some may turn into acquiantances, church friends, work friends, friends of friends, and then you have those friends that are one of a kind, true, geniune that you know will be in your life forever and that's what these two are to us and we feel so blessed to have them in our lives and look forward to many more trips, family vacations, birthdays, and celebrations over our lifetimes : )

As far as Canman and Gracie's date - they mainly just stared at eachother in awe, Cannon would cop a feel here and there but for the most part they just were trying to figure the other one out. Their schedules were way off when he would eat she would sleep and vice versa, the only thing they really did simultaneously is cry but regardless they finally got to meet and we will keep working to prepare them for their next date. They both looked adorable for the other and even though they weren't super cooperative for the camera we managed to get a few good snap shots. Cannon - 41/2 months; Gracies 3 1/2 months - Can't wait for their next date!!!

Fridays At The Office..........

So on Fridays I take CanMan up to the office, typically he is pretty low key but today was a different story, he was FUSSY!!! I can't blame him though, he has been really constipated since we started him on cereal, so I am pretty sure that was the culprit of it all!!! I had tons of stuff to do but he was NOT having it and if he wasn't eating, he was wanting lots of mommy cuddle me time. What normally would have been about 3 hours of work turned into about 6 because I was only able to work in 15 minutes to 1 hour ratio BUT the important thing is I got it done while trying my best to soothe my uncomfortable baby and I think I did a pretty good job at it, even though my stress level was at its maximum capacity!!! Towards the end of our a day (a customer and friend) dropped by and she was my saving grace, she held and cuddle my fussy little man and he fell asleep so peacefully in her arms, now why wouldn't he do that for mommy?!?! I tried all day to get him to take a nap and he refused at all costs but the "Baby Whisperer" came to my rescue and worked her magic and he was out like a light, which helped me out a TON because I had so much stuff to finish wrapping up! So from now on if you come into my office on Fridays as a customer, you may leave with a little spit up and some babysitting experience LOL! Thanks Ash you were a life saver today and I owe you a big one, I hope the spit up cleaned up ok : ) Below are pics from the "Baby Whisperers" phone!

Last night the ladies Bunco bunch got together and went over the rules of the game, socialized, ate, and drank - it was a blast and I am so excited for the game to start! So we decided it will be held every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6:30 pm - ???. If you are a local Granbury/Glen Rose lady and would like to join our group let me know, it's a good one : )

This weekend we are going to Lewisville to visit our besties and I am so excited! We are going to go enjoy some fun in the sun at Sneaky Petes and introduce Canman to his date, Miss Gracie, she is 3 months and a doll! I hope he acts like a gentleman and makes a good impression, she is just going to have to excuse his occasional burps and toots and the fact that he is a major MILKACHOLIC, but she probably is too - LOL.....pics to come soon of their weekend together : )

I hope everyone has a blessed and fabulous weekend!!!

God is great, Milk is good, My Poppa and Yaya are Crazy!

My Sweet Sleeping Boys!

It's been a fun week at the Chandler and Crain household this week. Cannon's Pop came to visit on Tues and Cannon's Auntie Kristi, Uncle Rick, and Cousins Braeden and Gracie came to visit on Weds. He loved talking, smiling, and laughing at them all - he could not figure out what was on his Pop's face (glasses) he would just stare perplexed at him and then out of nowhere laugh. He definately has stolen his Auntie Kristi's heart as she could not get enough kisses and lovin but luckly they only live in Corsicana so it's not TOO far.

On Wednesday I took CanMan to his Poppa and Yaya's house to spend the day as usual and I instructed my mom to make sure she put the Packers outfit on him after his bath. Of course she said ok but then said "I don't think Poppa is going to like this!" If you know my Dad you know that he is a die hard Chicago Bears fan and loves Brian Urlacher - so this is the result of what happens when you wear anything but Chicago Bears apparrel at Poppa and Yaya's house!

Poppa Starting Trouble With Daddy

#54 - Brian Urlacher's #

Change the Packers to the Bears with a little surgical tape and sharpie

This child is going to need therapy for the football confusion he is enduring at 4 months

When I showed up to the restaurant with Cannon, of course Chandler immediately ripped all the tape off and called his Poppa with threats of him being grounded from Poppa if he EVER pulled this stunt again! Gotta love the Poppa and Daddy sports rivalry, there's always some practical joke going around in this family the second you let your guard down then smack someone always gets ya!

So at school today CanMan dirtied his original outfit and all his back up outfits, so they had no choice but to put him in this outfit, I'd prefer they left him naked LOL!

Pink Stinks and So Does Flowers and Butterflys!!!

I Am Mad B/c I Know I Am A Manly Boy Not A Girly Boy!

Livin', Lovin', & Praisin' HIM Each & Everyday!

4 Months - Such A Big Boy!

Yummy Cereal - He's Not A Fan!

Love His Little Rolls!!!

Caught In The Act Sucking My Thumb!!!

Happy 4th of July

Future Partners In Crime

Can You Say Future Blackmail - Sweet Kisses - Muah!!!

Definition of Handsome!

All Partied Out!

Attending My First Birthday Party!

My Sweet Angel!

My how time flies I can not believe my sweet little angel is 4 months old in about 1 hour! He has grown so much in the last month it's unbelievable and he has constantly developing and changing into his own little person day by day. Trying to hold his own bottle, eating cereal, mimmicking noises made by us (yells, screams, ah-goo's, mamama, ah-zzzzz's), blowing spit bubbles, drooling like crazy, flirting like the ladies man he is, melting hearts with his sweet little smiles, carrying on conversations while he pees, toots, and poops and never misses a beat while talking and taking care of business, recognizing familiar voices and faces, loves being outside and walks, still loves kisses, hugs, and cuddles more than ever, rolling over like a mad man, being a mommy's little inch worm, standing for long periods of time, kicking and shaking his arms when he sees a familiar face or a BOTTLE, loves watching T.V and when we read him books, loves listening to music, grasping and pulling on toys and mobiles, putting anything he gets a hold of in his mouth, loves looking at himself in the mirror (he definately knows how handsome he is he could stare, talk, and smile to himself for hours) and FINALLY he has slept threw the night AWWWW, well twice so far but hopefully it will begin to be a more regular occurence than not.

Some not so awesome things he has picked up on - throwing major fits when he is not being held when he wants or when he is hungry no matter where we are, pulling on hair and jewelry, pinching anything he can get his hands on BUT despite these not so awesome moments every second I spend with him is always amazing and filled with so much love, even when he decides to turn into CanMan #2 - LOL! I definately favor CanMan #1 more so than the other but I am positive that this little boy could do nothing that would ever change my love for him, with every passing day my heart only grows bigger with love for him.

After a little health scare this month, LONG STORY, after receiving the results and finding out what he had was serious but curable (bacterial infection & an UNDESCRIBABLE diaper rash) I realized just how blessed I was. From birth until that week I had never been so worried, scared, heartbroken, tired, stressed in all my life. Having to wait for a week for test results while my sweet baby was so miserable was an awful feeling as a mommy, there was absolutely nothing I could do to make him feel better - every dr. recommedation we followed, every dr. appointment we were there, every test we did - once we got the results back I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Eventhough I hated that he had an infection, the second I received the news I just remember praising God that it was not something worse and I have to take a moment to brag about what a tough little boy we have, he was so brave and tough through it all. There are so many mothers out there that are dealing with illnesses that I can not even fathom, dealing with losses that I am not so sure I would be strong enough to bear, receiving test results that are life shattering/altering - I can't imagine what these mothers go through on a daily basis and I hope I never have to. I am so thankful to God for the healthy baby I have today, as I know life can change in a matter of seconds. I know that I often take for granted the greatest gift that God gives me on a daily basis and that it is granting me the opportunity fall asleep each night and wake up every morning to the sweetest baby boy and wonderful husband in this world and that alone is something to Praise Him for each and everyday.

Happy Father's Day and 3 Month Old Birthday!!!

Proud and Sun Burnt Daddy!

Crazy Poppa!

Wearing His Special Father's Day Onesie

I hope all of you had a great Father's Day weekend, for us it was a really special 1st Father's Day; 1st Grandpa Day; 1st Great Grandpa Day! I feel so blessed to have such great parents and an awesome dad. My grandparents, sis, and bro in law came down for a fun filled weekend of lots of fun and laughs, lake time, relaxation, family time - topped off with Gram's homemade cherry/banana ice cream and my mom's fab italian creme cake. I was sad to see them go but I was so happy they were able to come down and visit even though it was way too short. Today we were all so worn out from the weekend that all we did was nap all afternoon, including CanMan he was so tired!

Fun Times On The Lake

Muah I Love This Lobster!

It's been awhile since I've updated everyone on Mr. Cannon, he is 13 weeks and 13 lbs now, growing like a weed and more fun with everyday that passes. He is still the best baby ever with a great disposition, he only gets fussy when he is hungry, dirty, wants to be held, or doesn't get what he want (he's very spoiled) and loves cuddling and kisses more than ever! He is definately fearless - he loves the water, riding in the boat, his Poppa flipping him upside down and in the air (I know, it's crazy but he loves it), he is a great traveler (a few weeks ago we went to Hobbs for a weekend visit, just him and I (5 Hours) and he did awesome)! He has definately found his voice and lets be heard regularly - talking, cooing, and sporadic screams are what has been filling the air in our home this last month and we love it!

3 Months and The BOSS Of Everything and Everybody!

Exhausted After A LONG but FUN Weekend!

Our lives have been pretty chaotic with summer beginning, being mommy and daddy, and work. I've been traveling alot lately for work, we are starting a new business and it's been pretty overwhelming but when it gets off the ground, I am hoping things will get a little less crazy. I often play devil's advocate with myself with thoughts of "should I stop working and be a stay at home mom?" versus the joy I have in working. I know most people may think that "joy" and "working" do not really belong in the same sentence but for me it does, I really don't think it's so much the working part that brings me joy, it's the thought that maybe in 20 years or so all of my hard work will pay off for my children and one day they will be able to come to work for one of the family businesses or just hopefully reflect on how all our hardwork with the businesses fulfilled all their childhood dreams and put them through college. I have always had an entrepreneural side of me that I've never been able to shut off, I love to see my business ideas manifest from something into nothing and I think that's been the main culprit for why I will probably never be a true "stay at home mom", although I would love spending even more time with Cannon, I know me well enought to know that as I was changing diapers throughout the day I'd be thinking of a new business idea and wanting to do something with it. So I am pretty sure being a "SAHM" is not in the cards for me, but I am really blessed to be able to have a career that is flexible that I will never miss a school event, sport event, ect. due to my job which is such an awesome thing to be able to do. I really just hope that if nothing else all this hardwork that we put into our careers while our kids are young helps us to be able to retire at an earlier age, like 35 - just kidding but is 40 fair - LOL! Who knows what really will happen in life, only God, so all you can really do is shoot for your dreams and have faith that it all works out in the best light possible.

All I know right now is that if every material possession got taken away from me tomorrow all I would need to survive and be truly happy is my relationships with God, family and friends and in the end that's really all that matters! I hope everyone has a great week and that your summers have been great so far!

XOXO,
Kristen

My Little 10 Week Old Fish!!!

My First Swimming Pool Experience At Poppa and YaYa's!

OK Mommy Don't Get Too Crazy, I Am Only 10 Weeks Old!!!

Leave It To My Dare Devil Poppa To Start Me Off Early!!!

A Little Unsure Of This REALLY BIG Bath Tub!!!

Awww Now I Am Feeling A Little More Relaxed!

I Am Going To Be A Great Swimmer Like My Uncle Cager!

I Love My Aunt MoJo and Uncle Cager and They Sure Love Me!

Well it's official our baby boy is going to be a water baby! Yesterday afternoon the kids were swimming and my Dad got the idea to see how Cannon would do if he dipped his feet in the water a little. Well the first dip startled him a bit and he let out a little fake cry and then the second dip nothing came out and he was just looking around and hanging out with his feet in the water and before we knew it he was all about the water!!! Never cried, just hung out and looked around - a little confused at how big his bath tub had grown and the slight temp change, but very relaxed and calm!!! I am so thankful for that because during the summers we are either at the pool or on the lake so we are all very excited about our sweet little fish!!!

XOXO,

Kristen