Cinco De Katie, TaKaShane House Party and Mother's Day

 And another year has come and gone and I have so much to show for the last year - New job, new baby....28 was definitely good to me!  But, alas, I am 29.  My last year of twenty somethings.  Seems like I should be to thirty by now.  I think most guys morn the loss of their twenties, but for women (at least in my case) its just getting to the good part.  Even as a teenager I always knew I would love this time in my life.  Everything about it always appealed to me.  Being settled into my career and a family.  I love the consistency and confidence of being married and I love our young family.  Usually you don't know how great something is until that period in your life has come and gone, but right now I am filled with urgency to soak up every second of everyday.  I pray nightly for time to slow so I can stay in each moment a little longer.   I know someday I'll look back at all the memories Aubrey, Davis and I are making and remember how pure and joyful they were.

Since I have several friends with birthdays close to mine we decided to start a joint venture called TaKaShane House party.  Using all of our names Ta- Tasha, Ka-Katie, Shane-Shane, and House-Jessica House.  This way our friends don't become weary and exhausted by trying to celebrate 4 birthdays in one week.  This year we had a taco bar and margarita party at our house.  It was tons of fun.  So many people came to celebrate with us.  Its great to have so many amazing friends!

 

The next day was my actual birthday and I woke up to this.

 

Such a cute passenger in my new running stroller.  Thanks Aubrey!! I also got to have a lunch date with my favorite new mommy friend, Jenny.  My first time to meet Wild Will!  He is officially the cuddliest baby ever....which is sweet since my child would rather head butt me than cuddle at all.  Will also has the cutest curly hair which I seriously covet.  If Davis' hair wouldn't all fall out I might consider a perm.  That's how cute this kid's hair is.  It has come to my attention that some people think all newborn babies look alike and while it is obvious to Jenny and I that these two babies look totally different, I'll caption the photos for clarity.

Will and I

Will

Jenny and Davis

That weekend was my first Mother's day.  I guess you could say it was a whole week dedicated to me....I love the month of May!  Aubrey's grandma Ida and his parents came up to visit.

Then we went to Little Rock with my family to take Grand and Granny out to lunch.  It was Davis' first time to meet his Great Grand.  

We packed a lot of love into that weekend.  It really is cool to get to see all the people you love the most in one weekend.  No wonder my child smiles so much....he has love and granny kisses coming at him from all angles.