"Aunt" Katie's Goodbye

Katie, one of my best friends and one of Mason's favorite people, left Thursday to move to Denver, Colorado for her one year dental general practice residency. We are going to miss her so much. I know she is reading this, so you better come visit asap.
We love you Katie,
Kate and Mason




Katie's goodbye kiss to Mason


Mason's goodbye kiss to Katie!

Pictures of Mason's 1st Birthday

We've been awfully busy. That is why these pictures are just now being posted. Not only is Mason's birthday this month but so are his cousins Harper and Hayden's, mimi's, and mommy's and on top of that Father's day. Most of the pictures we got were on Chase's camera, but these are some that I got on my camera.


Playing with the water table mimi and poppi got him




The dinosaur cake I made. It was a little messy because it was my first time.


mason in the radio flyer wagon Chase and I got him

Mason Turns One!

This past Friday at 3:01 a.m. exactly one year ago, our son Mason was born. It was on that day that my life changed completely from what it once was to what it is now, a complete 180. About a year and 8 months ago I was reading the plus sign on my pregnancy test and was overcome with emotions. I was sad and happy, excited and extremely scared, but most of all worried for what the future held. The pregnancy was completely unplanned and at the time something I wasn't quite sure I was ready for. This past year though has put all of those uneasy feelings to rest. I couldn't have asked for a better child. He is fun, energetic, sweet, so happy, and even though I am possibly biased, he is the cutest baby boy I have ever laid eyes on! And with the help of Chase's family and my family, we were both still able to get through school successfully. I can't believe it has already been a year. I never understood what people meant about they grow up in an instant, but now I am starting to see what they meant. A year seems like just minutes! A year ago I was worried about what the future held for us, but now I have never been more excited to see my little boy grow older. I have my new family where we have already made great memories, and I am so excited for the new ones we will continue to make.

I have pictures from Mason birthday and I will have them up soon.

My Baby is Growing Up Way Too Fast!

Apparently Chase is already teaching Mason to drive. I got honked out to the driveway the other day to this scene. Of course I thought it was too cute and ran inside to grab my camera. He is growing up way too fast!

Graduation!!!

I know this is being posted late, but I finally graduated from dental school. I am officially a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Besides Mason's birth and my wedding day, it was one of the greatest moments of my life. I have worked really hard and went through a lot of crap the past four years to get to this point. Thank goodness it is over. It was a wonderful day and the greatest part was that I got to spend it with my new family. Mason actually made it through the ceremony too! I start my residency for pediatrics July 1. Two more years and then I promise I am done with school (I think I have gone long enough =)!!

Mason's Favorite Toy

So of the probably hundreds (literally) of toys Mason has around the house, he always finds the items on the floor or table that are not toys to play with. Last week I finally got Mason's big boy carseat and I had left the box in the living room. Next thing I know my son is playing in this box and he continued to play in it all night. We left it out for him for a couple of days until he finally didn't seem as interested in it. It always amazes me how you can spend all this money(or get them as gifts. thanks Nana and Mimi) on all of these toys you think your child will just love and they turn to the items that cost you nothing!

Mason's New Swing

Mason's great grandmother got him his first swing last week. It is also his first birthday present. She isn't going to be able to make it down to Memphis for his birthday, so she gave it to him early when she was down here for Chase's graduation. We knew Mason would love swinging because he can stay out on our porch swing for hours, but we never knew he would get this much joy out of it. He absolutely loves his swing!
Thanks Memaw!