Knitting Season

This is, by far, my favorite time of year. The cooler temps, the pumpkins, apple flavored everything...it's just too much. I've heard a few times that this now kicks off "Knitting Season"....I however, disagree. Because for me, every season is knitting season. I don't (willingly) take a break from it. And I have so. many. projects. that I really can't afford to.

This leads me to my yarn obsession. I got to thinking the other day just how bad it is when I found a cowl pattern that I really liked. In my mind, I chose the color that I wanted and everything...only realizing later that it wasn't practical because I didn't have a winter coat to match. A normal person would find a new yarn color. I am not normal. I, instead, look for a new coat.

That is my obsession at it's finest.

It's not a healthy one by any means, but I don't see myself changing anytime soon. I'll keep buying yarn. I'll keep finding creative places to store skeins. And I'll keep adding pieces to my wardrobe just so that I can wear cozy cowls. Sheesh.

Here are a few cowls that you should probably unnecessarily add to your wardrobe:

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4...and 5 months

So, apparently, we enjoyed summer. A lot. I'm still trying to figure out how to update here with greater frequency while making sure we all have clean clothes to wear. It's been a process.

Because I missed William's 4 month pictures, I am including both the 4 and 5 month pictures today.

I've discovered my feet...

...and I will stop at nothing to get them!

Willam's latest tricks:

• He's laughing! It's a deep little chuckle. And, it's hiiiiilarious.
• He can roll from back to tummy. But now refuses to roll from tummy to back. #babyproblems
• When on his tummy, he can fully extend his arms and lift his chest off the ground. He can also pivot. Someone's going to be mobile soon...
• He's still a chatterbox. I find that when I sing to him, he "sings" along with me.
• He loves to dance. Which is a good thing since mommy and daddy don't miss an opportunity to cut a rug.
• He loves peek-a-boo!
• Things are put into his mouth. All. things.
• He can grasp things without missing!
• He has started to tripod sit.

Our sweet William....I love you so very much. You are transforming before my very eyes. You are so curious about the world around you. I love watching you learn new things. I love that you are gaining independence, but still want snuggles :) You make me so happy and proud to be your mommy. I love you to the moon and back!

Three Months!

Another month has flown by, and we are enjoying every little minute with our sweet William.  He is a very big boy! He goes for his checkup this week and I'm anxious to hear just how big he has gotten.  My arms are telling me that he's packing on the pounds!

Some highlights from this month include:

• Smiling - and lots of it!
• Talking! William is very chatty.
• He can lift his head to a 90 degree angle and is beginning to enjoy tummy time a bit more.
• While doing tummy time, William's legs don't stop moving! This kid wants to crawl!
• Fingers are constantly in his mouth -- hasn't quite figured out the thumb yet.
• He has rolled to one side -- if momma hadn't started cheering, he may not have gotten startled and rolled completely over!
• He is still waking up twice a night to eat.

We love you, little boy!

 

Happy 4th!

Just stopping by quickly to say Happy 4th of July! This is one of my favorite holidays of the year...I love the patriotism that today brings. Enjoy your 4th!

William has on his red, white, and blue...eyes :)

Insta-Friday!

Linking up again over at Life Rearranged!

This week flew by and I wasn't the best at taking pictures. Seriously, I just don't know where the days go ever since William arrived. So much of my schedule revolves around when he needs to eat...and then all of a sudden I find that it's dinner time and I'm not exactly sure where the previous 12 hours went!

Anyway, here's a tiny glimpse at our week!

This face. Really. William turned 2 months this week - and it's hard to believe how much he has grown already. It's hard to believe how I've grown, too! I'm feeling so much more confident. I'm not yet ready, however, to move him out of our room. He's quickly getting close to being too big for his cradle, but my heart just isn't ready. I don't think it'll ever be.

Wednesday is 20% coffee cake day at our local bakery. All someone needs to do is say "Sale" and I'm whipping out my debit card whether I need something or not. But, you always need coffee cake, am I right? Legitimate purchase. William and I sat in the cafe, enjoying our treat.  As you can tell, the conversation was thrilling. :)

Ugh. Weeds. My yard is loaded with them, and I feel like I'm constantly picking at them. I'm glad I got lazy enough to see this little gem pop through the patio bricks. I don't have the heart to pull it quite yet!


There's a bit of my week! If you're interested, you can find me @jaohorvath!

2 Months!

Our sweet William is 2 months today! It's really hard to believe how quickly time has gone, and even harder to imagine life without him.

In the last month, milestones include:

• Smiles! And lots of 'em!
• We can hold our head pretty well and we are starting to support our chest during tummy time.
• We love to squeal and coo!
• Old McDonald is a favorite song.
• A moving fan is my favorite thing to watch.
• I can track objects as they move around me.

We had a little photo shoot this morning- it was so much easier to get a decent pic this time around! Must have something to do with being able to hold up our head :)

Going to leave the rest of this post for pictures...because typing with one hand and holding baby in the other is no easy task!

And, just for fun...

Insta-Friday!

Linking up with Jeannett at Life Rearranged to share the happenings of our week!

I have a serious problem with hot chocolate. Since I'm not a coffee drinker (only fancy coffee, thankyouverymuch), I enjoy a mug of hot chocolate every now and then. Even when it's hot outside. Especially when it's hot outside. 

This is Ellie, my lovable little doggie. I feel so badly for her lately -- she's really gotten the short end of the stick ever since William arrived. She has a very sensitive soul. I swear, when that dog does something wrong, she tries to apologize a few minutes later. I miss having the time to walk and snuggle her and I need to make the effort to spend more quality time with her.

My little boy is getting B-I-G! Notice the double chin and enormous hands. Love him!

Last weekend, Seth and I celebrated our first anniversary! It's been quite a year and I love my husband dearly. It was also the first night out away from William. We somehow managed to eat our entire dinner -- dessert included -- an hour after we left the house. Not really a "night out", but we just wanted to spend time with our little guy.

The smiles continue! Loved that I captured this one. He looks like he's up to something...

I've just begun to feel more comfortable taking the baby out in public. What better place to visit than Nordstrom? My mom and I introduced William to all that Nordstrom has to offer and we enjoyed a lunch at their Cafe. I've got to tell you, it was a wonderful day. It felt so good to get out and do things. And I don't think William minded one bit :)

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