So this is what we do...

Taylor and I are loving all the time we get to spend together with Hugo. We're certainly trying to live it up while we can. Hugo is getting older and older and every time we blink he's bigger. BUT at the same time when we take him to play at the park or at the mall and I see all these BIG kids I can't help but think what a baby he is! It's a weird conundrum I tell you. But, honestly, I like it when he still looks baby. Although, I'm very proud of his moments of accomplishments like climbing to the top of the slide in reverse and jumping off of things when he used to just fall off of things. Obviously, I'm rambling now (and how many times did I say but or although...yikes!).

Anyway, we've been to the beach (again!). We love that place! We're getting very dark too, except for poppa...he's getting more freckly. (and of course I apply sunblock to Hugo and myself multiple times during our trip!)









We went to the museum with wonderful friends. Hugo was in overdrive the whole time! So much to seeee!!














We adopted an owl from Target. His name is Floyd.




We went on our granny walks (we walk the mall b/c we are not crazy enough to walk in 100 degree weather and too lazy to get up before 8).




And we ate at Chili's! One of the few places Hugo will eat out with us and actually eat.



I hope everyone else is enjoying summer time too. As you can see our repertoire of places to go is short, but we have so much fun!

Summa daaze

Oooh, this summer has been so lazy dazy... If I could I would bottle up this summer and put it on the shelf of good memories and every time a day stank i would take that bottle down and relive these relaxing summer days. I told Taylor that we really need to appreciate this summer because when else will the both of us be able to just be home all day every day with Hugo with no homework nor deadlines? Not until retirement, honey! And that's faaar off. We haven't even entered career mode yet. Sheesh. We better get on the ball with that. Anyway, here's some snapshots of what we have done in the past week. It's a good life.

Get ready to witness some of the cutest pictures you've ever seen in your life...and yes, I'm talking about the ones with me in them. haha just kidding. But seriously y'all, Hugo is one cute kid.

























Now haven't I made your day better?
Ignore that bra on the bed...we've all left a bra on the bed, right?

A Love Post to Red Beard

If you had told me when I was 12 years old that I was going to marry Taylor Seibold I wouldn't have believed you. If you had asked me when I was 14 I probably would have said, "No, way!" If you had asked me when I was 16 I probably would have paused and thought about it. Because you see, at 16, I was already head over heels for Taylor. Because all teenage girls at one point or another roll the idea around in their head that they could in fact marry that one person they crushed on at that moment. I know i did! I was already thinking that Aleni Seibold, regretfully, did not sound all that great. But Aleni is a hard name to pair with other names.

I'll tell you the moment that Taylor won my heart forever. I can still remember the tiny details now eleven years later. He came to pick me up in his dad's golden pickup truck and he was wearing a green sweater with a white stripe. I thought he was dreamy. He walked me back to the truck (opened my door) and then....gave me a blanket!

That's it! That was the moment.

You're probably thinking...that's it?! Weeell, it was such a simple and small gesture, but it meant so much to me. He had remembered when I had said in passing that I freeze at movie theaters. This really is Taylor's signature. He remembers the small things. He is so considerate. When he makes a snack he always remembers to bring me some too. He is always on the lookout for something that I might like. Plus, he is extremely silly and plays along with all of my dumb, immature scenarios. I love that about him. He will pick up right where I leave off.

So, happy anniversary, Taylor! May you continue to have patience with me as I lose everything on a daily basis(I am trying to improve!!)!

Reunion #1 Complete!

This past weekend we had a family reunion. It was the R. Ayerdis family reunion and it was a blast. Sooo much fun. I was in charge of of the events and meals and I was really worried that it would fall apart. As many of you know I'm not the best advanced planner. I'm more like water...go with the flow. Anyway, there weren't too many glitches and everyone really loved it. We went to the "beach" and Hugo loooved it. I could hardly get him out of the water. He came out once and it was only to eat and then go back in. We also had an Iron Chef competition and it was amazing. My family is made up of great cooks and I married one. I think most of us gained 5 lbs over the three day reunion. There is something about getting together with your family that makes the whole world seem great and all your problems go away. It's like I don't even realize that I have been missing something until it's back and I realize there has always been a gap in my heart. I love my brothers and sister and I don't get to see them too much since most live out of Fort Worth and have their own families and busy lives. We have so many good memories and so much of who I am and what makes me tick is because of my older siblings. So shout outs to those handsome devils I call my older siblings! They rule. Now looking forward to the entire Ayerdis Family Reunion at the end of July! Woo hoo!!!