Some of my artwork

Just a few pictures I have shot over the years, some are okay and some are great, I LOVE my boys ;0) My dream is to one day have my very own studio where I can truly capture timeless photos for families. Part of me feels like I still have a lot to learn about in the photography world, all I know is this is something my heart loves to do, since I was a mere 11 years old I would always have a camera in hand seems like, I am happy that I have a million photos of my family...

My little pea is growing

It seems just like yesterday I was on my way to the hospital ready to have the c-section and anxious to meet my little pea Leelyn for the first time. I can't believe he is going to be 12 weeks tomorrow. Time has really flown by. Leelyn is cooing, laughing out loud, and smiles big when he sees Blaine and that makes me want to cry with joy. As you notice, he is standing nicely here, holds his head very well, already doing push-ups and loves it when he gets his thumb in his mouth. I am so happy that his eyes are blue and big, just like his big brother.
It is amazing how he looks so much like Brian one minute, and then me the next. We think he definitely has more mom in him then Blaine did and does and I have no complaints about that!

Hey, we can't help the fact that our two boys are adorable! What parent doesn't think their kid(s) are the cutest anyway?! ;o)
Leelyn will be visiting the specialist again in a couple of weeks for more detailed testing. I believe they will have to catherize him as they will be shooting dye in him to xray and check for reflux as well as another ultrasound, but I am hopeful his right kidney is 100% normal, but if it isn't we will accept that and move forward. I LOVE my boys!

Build your house on the lord

I am sad to say that Blaine's school is closing their doors to the preschool program they offered. Today was his last day there.

Last night they had their spring program and I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. The director who's name just happens to be Mrs. Joy had a difficult time keeping her composure during her speech. Blaine sure was a handsome little man in my opinion.

He did his own hair, he is getting to be such a big boy.

Brain and I are very saddened by this because as some of you may know that finding a bible based good preschool is difficult in this day. The love and joy that filled his classroom we believe was one of a kind. The director and his teachers were so down to earth and truly there for the kids. Blaine has learned so much over the past year and for that I am so thankful. The joy and growth has been amazing. I remember his first day of school like yesterday, I cried my eyes out and was an emotional mess leaving him in unknown territory, it was so hard. That was short lived, after the first week I couldn't wait to send him back! HA!!!! I think we all cherished those Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-2!

Blaine gave an unbelievable performance says his momma and dad, naturally! From the moment he started his walk up to the stage we knew we were in for a treat the way he pranced right up there which was great considering he missed both days last week.

I will attach a short video of him singing, front and center might I add and also a short video of the pastors closing speech which is worth the view. So long LUTS: Learning Under The Sun, you will surely be missed by many. God Bless!

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r199/nicolegibgou/?action=view&current=MVI_6402.flv (performance)

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r199/nicolegibgou/?action=view&current=pray.flv (closing speech)

That's my boy, full of jokes, joy, curiosity, love and affection. He is "perfection" in our eyes.

Deep in the heart of TX

We survived! I am not so sure I would call what we went through a "vacation" but it sure was nice to see all of our friends, family and Godson for the first time. Isn't he adorable!

Where to begin?! Traveling with two little ones is definitely a challenge to say the least. Let me just say that there is no way I would ever attempt doing this alone! I do not have the patience for that. This trip has been planned for a very long time and I was itching to just get there and settled. I will say BOTH boys did FABULOUS on the plane. Leelyn had no complaints.

Our first night there was relaxing and surprisingly cool, very un-Texas like. We had dinner at one of our favorite tex-mex restaurant and ended it on grandmas patio. The next morning I met my godson for the first time as did Leelyn and it was friendship at first sight for him, and love at first sight for me. He is adorable and a big boy! We love him so. His sister lala is one of the most beautiful little girls my eyes have ever seen (besides my neighbors little girl Peyton) mom and dad will have their hands full with these two precious ones. I miss my "home" so very much. It is a challenge being so far away, and each trip back just confirms that love more! I have many, many friendships there, and a couple of very xtra-special friendships that I cherish. The kids had a wonderful time and why wouldn't they? Soda, candy, popcorn, chuck e cheese (thanks nana and aunt Jenn). Can you say SPOILED! No wonder Blaine was super sad to come back home, geesh! Brian and I had a wonderful night out with our friends we all know that I love good food, drinks and conversation and there was A LOT of that going on this night. We also spent a wonderful night at a place called Kemah, SO MUCH FUN! You know our obsession with Spongebob, so it was a sure hit with Blaine. Rides, good food and friends, need I say more?!

We unfortunately managed to visit the ER as Leelyn became very ill as was Blaine. He was having a hard time breathing and as you can imagine that was very scary for us. No worries though, all was fine. He ended up with a Viral Infection, and big brother came to his rescue playing Dr. Blaine even though he to had a Bacterial Infection as you can tell by his eyes he isn't feeling well. He loves his baby brother and was very concerned. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE the sling?!

Blaine managed to fall and knock his bottom tooth loose on Saturday at our BBQ (looks good huh?) I have been meaning to make our dentist appointments anyway. This about sums up our week back home. Home is where our heart is, Texas pride! As they say, when in TX do as the Texans do I ended up pretty sick the last two days with what I call a Viterial Infection, a little bit of both! Ha!! I love you guys and we miss you! Kia, I will see you in July, Florida here we come!