Due date...

One year ago today a certain little boy was expected to make his debut into the world... but alas he decided my uterus was way to cozy and waited another ten days until he was gently convinced to come out! This is where I was a year ago today... looking like a house beside my newly graduated husband. Wow how fast a year goes by! Funny moments of the day... people kept asking me when I was due, and I would reply in my very tired and done voice, holding back the tears... "today.."

Anyways to commemorate his almost 1 year birthday... we did a little photo shoot in the grass... It was a beautiful day yesterday so we headed out to explore! Not too sure what he thinks of the grass, but he will get used to it soon enough. We were also incredibly inspired by Aunty Megan and the girls photo shoot in the dandelion field. We thought it looked like fun!

This next picture is of Rupert's fake cry face... it has shown up around our house quite often lately! Can't believe he already has a fake cry face!

Happy almost birthday little boy!

your best guess!

Anyone know what kind of plants are growing in my back yard? I'm thinking the first one kind of looks like an apple tree? Bri-guy? do you know?

This second one to me looks like a tulip tree... or magnolia is it called? Momma? Ruthie??? any ideas????

Either way, I'm thrilled to have them! Both are so pretty!

Bubbles and balls...

Can't believe it took us so long to do bubbles with Rupert! What kid doesn't love to watch bubbles fly high in the sky or creep quietly up on one only to have it pop the minute you get near! It's yet another beautiful day over here on the Island and so bubbles in tow we headed out the deck to have some fun!

{Master bubble blower}

Rupert waited eagerly to see what was going to happen. Seriously, look how nice and patiently he is sitting... and yet when it comes to his bottle you would think the child was starving!

{scrunchy faces are kind of my favorite!}

{practicing his bubble blowing moves for the future}

{child making a grab for the bubbles}

{me and Colin being artsy, well at least trying to be!}

If he is anything like his father which I highly expect he will be, (and hope he will be too :D ), this child is going to love spraying water out that hose one day. He was very excited to see the water come and wanted to get right in there! I'm sure it will be a source of great entertainment this summer!

{looks like we're soaking him, but daddy caught him just in time!}

Rupert loves his new big ball! I always remember getting a new one every summer down at my grandparent's house. There's something about playing with a ball that is almost as big as you! We picked a nice boyish blue ball for Rupe but don't think I didn't have my eye on the white one that had swirly colors all over it, because I for sure did! Maybe mommy needs a ball too...

One of those evenings...

It was one of those evenings... not in the bad sense, but it was one of those perfect evenings... when the sun is just starting to go down and everything is golden and it is the perfect mixture of both warm and cool. We have driven past the sign that said Lost Lake trail many times, but never ventured in. Tonight was the night and it was absolutely perfect!

A walking stick is always needed when walking on a trail. Rupert will one day have one of his own, once he learns to use it for walking and not for eating...

Colin and Rupert looking over the bridge, like father like son :D

For B who shares my love of arbutus!

Oh yah, this is the view we get to see on our way home every day... not too shabby...

Rupe is making great strides in his efforts to walk. He has moved into one hand holding walking and is loving it! He rarely wants to be carried anymore... he is so busy!

Couldn't pick a favorite so posted them all!

Pointing at cars... a favorite pass time!

Those were our adventures for the evening, looking forward to many more to come as the summer months approach!

This is why...

This is why I have fingerprints on my windows...

This is why I have to keep my carpets clean... :D

This is why he had a bath in the middle of the day...

This is why daddy isn't left alone with Rupert for too long...

This is why I usually do the dishes when he is eating his breakfast...

This is why my son smiled the whole way home from Walmart...

This is why I love family! How much does he look like Halle in this photo!!!!

This is why I am glad he got Colin's eye color and my eyelashes!

This is why I love him!