Weekend Fun and Cigarette Cake

Sorry for the gross title, let me explain...
 
I hoped for a low key weekend and I got it! It was so great having Shawn home all day to help with the little monkey. He is becoming quite the toddler lately, and his little (or big, actually) personality cracks us up.

 
After some Mama only shopping time, I came home to my well slept baby. Good naps=Happy Henry:) We blew up the bounce house again and he went to town! He quickly decided the slide was calling his name and did this about ten times in a row:



We just chilled the rest of the day at home and had a yummy dinner and watched Skyfall.
Good movie, but I'm sorry, Pierce will always be James Bond to me:)

Sunday morning we headed to the mall for Easter bunny pictures. Total Fail.
We even tried for another round after we grabbed some food. He was not having it, He cried as soon as we sat him down. But I may try again next week.
Best Mom Ever!

Before Easter Bunny.                                 After Eater Bunny.

The highlight of the weekend was this amazing cake.

That's right- my main man has been smoke free for a whole year! This called for cake, obviously.
We had some family over and celebrated Shawnie's HUGE accomplishment- we are so proud of him!

Henry is a little rowdy these days. But tries to apologize with a hug. Noah wasn't feeling it.

We finished off the weekend with some much needed Mexican food. Yes, we had cake and then ate Mexican food. Don't judge. It was my cheat day.
Henry loved it.

Hope your weekend was great, as well! Happy Monday!

Busy Bees

That's what we've been in the McCutchin household. And unfortunately, blogging took a backseat to the rest of life's happenings. When I would finally get some free time to blog, I'd feel like there was so much to document that I'd just get overwhelmed and say forget about it! 
Sorta like the massive amount of clean laundry that keeps growing instead of being put away. 
I need a housekeeper!

awesome print by my friend, Lesley

 So one thing at a time. Let's start with this week- Spring Break!
Things got pret-ty crazy around here, that's what spring break is all about right? For example, one night I stayed up until midnight watching three episodes of Parenthood, whaaat!? Crazy, I know.
Seriously though, probably my favorite show these days. I started by watching this past season as it aired, and now I'm going back and starting from the beginning. 

Also this week, Henry and his best friend Griffin got their model on for some Easter pics. 
Pure. Cuteness. I hope to post some next week:)
We still need to hook up with the Easter Bunny for their annul  photo sesh.  Next week, hopefully!

Shawn and I filled out our NCAA brackets! My first time, can you believe it?! 

 Hubs is a huge sports fan and when something is constantly on TV it's hard to ignore it forever, so I must admit, basketball is pretty fun and easy to get into. And I'm currently doing better than Shawn, so that helps:)

Today started out with a play date with Henry's bestie and Cousin Noah. 

So happy we bought a bounce house for Henry's party instead of renting one. The boys had a blast and good naps usually follow. I just move a couple of chairs around and it fits in the living room- perfect for this gross, cold weather we're having!

We also had to take my car in for some repairs, so that was fun!

So, needless to say, I'm looking forward to a little down time!
And Sunday we're having a little celebration- so excited for a piece of cake (I recently gave up flour and sugar, so I'm ready for a little treat!)

Loving this cute quote I just found on Pinterest. I love anything Julia Child!

Next week I promise some posts involving Henry's first birthday, his birthday photo session, Easter pics, Easter basket goodies, and who knows what else. Random is my middle name. 
It feels good to be back, friends. Thanks for sticking with me!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I know, I know..... I've been gone a bit too long around these parts. I'd love (and plan) to get caught up! So much has happened since my little break- Christmas, New Year's, I TURNED 30!!!
Geez, life, slow down!!! 

February has me buried in party planning for Henry's 1st birthday party! I am having so much fun planning little man's big day, and possibly over-doing it so I don't have to face the reality that my baby will soon be one. "Buy more cupcake liners to hide the tears!", as they say. 
Okay maybe I say that to myself as I spend countless hours on Etsy. 

Any who, I  will try to share a few party details. But today, I thought I'd get at least one of these holidays documented.

Henry's First Valentine's Day!

I kept it low key, he got a new puppy lovey (stuffed animal) and a new book. He loved on them all day. He also got some new cars last night and hasn't put them down. I love that he's playing with them like a big boy, driving them all over the floor instead of the usual banging them on anything he can:) 

He had a great day and got lots of extra hugs and kisses, as usual:)

Here is my little cupid baby wishing you all a Happy Heart Day! I sent these beauties out to friends and family because I couldn't get my crap together for Christmas cards.
They were a huge hit:)  And Shawn just LOVES them- not. I barely got the okay to send them out. But we need these kind of pictures for blackmail someday, right;)

Hope your day was filled with lots of love!