Spring Update...

Yep, Spring is here with all it's beauty. 70 degrees never felt so refreshing. I've taken Spring as a great opportunity to take some photos and learn more about my camera, I'm LOVING all the things I'm learning. Here are some more pics I've taken lately....

There are so many things that I love about this picture. Most of all, I love how symmetrical this little flower is. It's so little, but it's amazing how each little petal overlaps the next, and so forth. I've been thinking a lot about how grateful I am for this beautiful world that Heavenly Father gave us. I've been singing THIS Primary song in my head a good bit lately. You should go listen to it. You'll appreciate Spring a little bit more :-).

Spring is {almost} here

 So, since I've gotten my new camera I've been learning a lot of new fun stuff. Like depth of field, aperture, and other things. Since spring is on it's way (hooray) I've been trying to take more pictures outside. Here are a few of the scenes I've seen this week that lead me to believe that spring is almost here....

Well, I bought these, but don't they scream spring? I'm trying to teach Andrew that he can't pick these. (He's loving all the danilions popping up, he pics them and exclaims 'feur' then take a big whiff of them.

 

These are some Bradford Pear Trees in my parent's yard. One of the many reasons why I love spring time in the south. I think that I'm going to "track" these trees throughout the season.

There is someone who lives close to me who has some AMAZING forsythia bushes. I really think that I may knock on their door to ask to take some photos. They are SO beautiful.

.....so, is it spring where you are??

"Wintering"

Would you believe me if I said that we turned the heat off two weeks ago and are now enjoying having our windows open?? Gotta love Southern Winters. Now, we have had a good bit of cold weather - but it's long gone. Enter: Sunshine, warm weather, and long days outside.

(I put this photo in just for my dad - in this pic Andrew 

is a spitting image of my dad at that age)

Hooray for not having to wear coats to go outside! Well, I better go, 73 degrees and sun are calling my name :-).

Happy 29th, Morgan!

Yesterday was Morgan's 29th birthday. Sadly he spend the bulk of his day at school. I thought that I'd do something a little different this year. Last year on his birthday I shared 28 fun facts about him on our blog. Go HERE to see the post. You'll learn a lot! Morgan's not a mushy guy - but I can sneak in gushy things here and there. When he woke up he was greeted with 29 post it notes around the apartment, each with a reason why I'm crazy in love with him. Some were pretty funny might I add. He quite enjoyed going from one to the next.  My sweet little sister also posted a nice Birthday post for him on her BLOG.... (PS, if you want a good laugh, follow her blog - she's living in China and puts up some great posts!)

Once he got home (to a CLEAN house) the celebrations started.

Lemon Cupcakes....

 

His FAVORITE meal.... Beans and Hotdogs. I was impressed when Morgan requested the Red Plate (the You are Special Today Plate). Whoo Hoo! He's becoming sentimental! ;-)

 The traditional Happy Birthday Pic. Notice - Andrew's not too happy he was still in his booster seat...

Conducting the one person choir singing Happy Birthday (while taking photos, talk about multitasking!)

Blow those candles out!

The cupcakes were GREAT! Andrew was pretty fond of them too (since he ended up eating TWO... I need to remember that he's tall enough to get things off the counter now...)

I gave Morgan a workout shirt and an AirJimmer shirt (which sadly is still coming in the mail) He's pretty excited to get it.


All in all, great birthday. Quiet, simple, at home - just the way this Maine Man likes them.


So, next year is the Big 3-0. I've got to think of something great to do for him. I'm suggesting that we write down '30 things to do before 30.' That would be fun, don't you think??

Valentines Recap

We had a very nice Valentines Day in the Stinson home. Since Morgan had to be out the door by 7:30 - I decided to be a sweet wife and made homemade blueberry muffins, along with some other breakfast foods. The Cupid delivered some treats (forgot to take pictures, but oh well!) Once Morgan was off Andrew and I started planning our secret surprise for Morgan.

I pulled out some watercolors. It was Andrew's first time using them - every stroke of the brush he'd exclaim, "I did it!" I'm so glad he enjoyed it so much. After we were done - it was getting close to lunch so we rushed out the door to surprise Morgan.

 I called a classmate of Morgan's to help us get down to his office. I had just Andrew walk in to surprise him. We did a good job. We brought Morgan a milkshake (since he would be at school until almost 9 that night.) As you see in the picture, Mickey and Minnie also made an appearance. They are pretty much attached to Andrew 24/7 now.

We got home and delivered some sugar cookies to some of our neighbors, then went home to enjoy the mid-60 degree weather. One of the reasons why I love the south. 

 I had to include this pic - Andrew's sitting on a bunny statue thingy. My mom always had a bunny statue somewhere outside and I remember sitting on it too. It must be genetic or something....

LOVE this pic! What a sweet Valentine! Even though Morgan was gone, it was still a nice day. I'm so lucky to have two Valentines.