Slow Down

I took a trip down memory lane and read through some of my old blogs. As I was reading and memorising I noticed a common theme in each blog ... I was always in a hurry, we were always busy and time was always flying. Though that it still true today, I have found time to slow down thanks to Taber. I had my reality check that kids grow up fast and you never get that time back. I was a royal mess with Deegan when he was a baby. I was always worried that he was off schedule, that he was had not rolled over yet and thinking, "wont it be fun when he gets old enough to ..." Now I have a 2 year old and he is no longer a baby but a toddler. He repeats everything, has an incredible imagination and makes us laugh with his crazy antics.

I have learned to slow down and soak up Little T-man because I know he too will be a toddler soon and I will be left with only baby pictures. I am more patient at 3:00am when he wakes up for his pacifier or wants a bottle. I love burping him and when he looks up at me he smiles it melts my heart. He is my little monkey-buddy.

3 month picture (though he is 4 months today ... I will get working on that picture).

That pacifier has caused some tension and I am about ready to chuck it out the window. Why has a head strap not been invented? It may not be humane but it would certainly be practical!

Love his little personality.

Pretty sure this one looks like his mama!

We had family pictures done a few weeks ago and they turned out great. Now, I have only seen 5 pictures total (sneak peak) but from what I have seen, I am very pleased.

Moral of this post; slow down and soak it all up because I will never get this time back.

Cabin Time

I know the post says cabin time but what is a blog post without a naked baby picture!

Eric and I made a bold move by packing up the family and going to our cabin. I am not sure it was one of our best moves as we hardly slept and we all got a cold but we made the best of it. I do believe the highlight was Deegan on the boat!

DUCKS!

Love this picture!

Could not be happier

Hold on!

More brother love

Love these Heim Boys!

Can it really be time to head back to work? Queue hyperventilating mama!!! This little nugget has captured my heart and is just so darn sweet. I thought it would be easier the second time around to head back but this maternity leave was such a pleasant experience compared to Deegan's madness. I will miss staring at his crazy hair, hazel eyes and making him giggle at 10:00am. I will also miss my PJ's, occasional naps and hanging out with my work from home husband. BOOOOO! But I must work to give this nugget and my bug everything their little hearts desire.

First night out and away from the boys. Only a few people in this world could have pulled me away and my Nicky P is one of them. Now I have to go to my back-up second husband if something should happen to Eric. ;)

Do we look tired? We thought about ditching and going to a hotel just to take a nap!

Walked down the stairs to find Deegan with his helmet on, a bead necklace and a pot lid. He was a drag dragon fighter. 2 year olds' are hilarious!

Brothers

Again, not a great picture but it's all I have.

Drunk off the bottle

Brother love! Warms my heart!!!!

Again, my little 2 year old provides all the entertainment we need.

DORA! Watching Dora with his backpack and drill ... makes perfect sense.

Taber's 2 month B-day!

Taber is 2 months old, and he celebrated by hamming it up to Momma!!!

HE'S SO FLUFFY!!!

Eric and I have been incredibly thrilled with our new house and our awesome, awesome, awesome neighbors. When we had Taber everyone brought over food and presents for both Taber and Deegan which was greatly appreciated. With that said, we decided to institute an annual block party and we kicked it off with a bang. We asked the Castle Rock Fire Department if they could send a fire truck for the kids (and firemen for the mom's) and they came through along with an ambulance. Deegan of course was in hog heaven and they even let the kids play with the fire hose! The picture below is just seconds before Deegan raised the hose and drenched Eric.

Wish they gave mom's a turn ;) JK ... kinda.

Full picture of the action

Deegan was taking this seriously, he was the only kid that did this 3 times! Maybe he will be a firefighter when he grows up.

Eric and Deegan in the Fire Truck

Cheese!

Taber and his massive pacifier. Love hate with that paci ... some days I would love to strap it to his head!!!

Bath Time ... PG version.
Loves it!
So calm
Not digging the hat at all. Eric calls it his girl hat!

Love this monkey!

This view from our deck never gets old!

Deegan played in water from 3:30 until 7!!! I am pretty sure he kid LOVES water more than anything!