VISITORS ARE THE BEST!!!!

Sterling's parents were here for graduation and we had such a great time. There are so many fun places to go around here so we went to check out some new ones.

Our first stop was Oatlands Plantation. This was a beautiful mansion home in Leesburg, built in 1804. It only had a few owners and then was turned over to the National Trust Society and was kept in great condition. The house itself was amazing, it is hard to imagine anyone today living in a house of that size much less 200 years ago!



The ladies!

The gardens were in full bloom. They were getting ready for a big wedding, it was pretty amazing.


We stopped at the Ben Lomond Plantation, which was used as a hospital by the Confederates after the First Battle of Manassas. It was not open but the house was beautiful anyway.

On Friday we went to Woodlawn. This mansion was built for George Washington's nephew and his grand-daughter (through marriage), and just three miles from Mount Vernon. This place was UNBELIEVABLE!

The grounds were beautiful. We have been getting so much rain so everything is green as can be.


We then went down to Gunston Hall (George Mason's Home). Little Sterling spent all week in the Bjorn with his dad and had the time of his life! I am not sure who liked it more?!?

Of course we had to take Sterling's parents to Ray's Hell Burgers. Sterling LOVES this place and there is no question why... check out that burger! Our friends changed our lives by introducing us to this place!

Loving it.

David and Emma Jean both LOVED it!

We had the best time with Sterling's parents. Thank you so much for coming out. Little Sterling misses you also. I can tell he looks around wondering, " where did my fun grandparents go?"

Thank you for an amazing visit!

GRADUATION!!!

After three LONG years, my husband graduated for Law School... Yipee!

The graduation was very enjoyable and I could not have been prouder. Little Sterling Henry had a great time watching his dad.

The graduate.


Little Sterling Henry could not get enough of his dad's tassel. (I am pretty sure that whoever invented the tassel had kids!)


One proud momma!


We are so glad that Stering's parents were able to be here for the graduation. We love them so much and love having them here.


Little Sterling Henry was a little ham all day. He managed to charm everyone around us. It's almost like he understood what a big day this was for his dad.


Proof!

I am so proud of Sterling. He has worked so hard for the last three years. Along with all his school work he managed to work at a firm part-time, he passed the Patent Bar, and still was a wonderful husband and fantastic father.

Way to go babe!!!

WHAT COULD BE BETTER?

Few things could be better than having your grandparents in town feeding you lots of yummy things like ice cream sandwiches!

Needless to say we are having the time of our lives with Sterling's parents. More pics to come...

OUR LITTLE MUNCHER

There is not doubt about it, this kid LOVES to eat! ( I wonder who he got that from??)

WORTH THE WAIT!

These two boys ran an "errand" yesterday that wore them both out. (ok so maybe it just wore dad out!)


My boys got me a Artisan Bread baking stone and a peel. Thanks boys! Now I can make all these yummy things!!!
I have been blessed with so many amazing women in my life including my own mother, mother-in-law, sisters, sister-in-laws, grandmas, aunts, cousins, friends, neighbors, leaders, and many others. I always loved Mother's Day and couldn't wait to be a mother myself.

It was a bit of a long road but SO completely worth the wait!!!

LOOK AT ME!

Sterling Henry is a big boy. We love this about him. Because of his size, sitting up has been a bit tough for him to figure out. (that, and probably because we are always holding him!!) He has pretty much mastered sitting up and now tries to and wants to all the time.

Here he is showing off his skills!

This little face kills me! I want to kiss it all day... and I DO!
Our little cub looks EXACTLY like his dad. Some people say he looks like me but I think he is a spitting image of his father. Ether way, he is adorable!

Sterling Henry will be 7 months on Friday and we can't even believe. He is such a joy to have around the house. Every morning we are greeted with a huge smile and it seems to be on his face for the rest of the day. We love our little man and could take about 8 more just like him!!!

SOME LIKE IT HOT!!!

There is only one thing that I really dislike about our apartment and that is the fact that we have no control over when they turn the AC on for the season. This last weekend was sweltering! We were so hot and there was absolutely no way to cool our place down.

One of us looks really cute shirtless so he sported only his diaper and shorts for most of the weekend!
Camo shorts. No shirt. His dad could not be more proud!!!

Luckily they turned on the AC this morning... YIPEE!!! We don't pay utilities so it will stay on full blast for the next 5 months!!!

GO COUGS!!!

We love it when Matthew comes over to play...

even if he is a Ute fan and wears it loud and proud.

After a few hours he decided he liked wearing blue! We think he looks cute in blue... it just might be his color.
If you have met Matthew's parents you would know they are hard-core Ute fans. I just couldn't resist putting Matthew in BYU attire!

Thanks for letting us watch Matthew! Little Sterling Henry really lights up when other kids are around.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT!!!

Spring is absolutely BEAUTIFUL out here! We seriously cannot get enough of all the trees and plants that blossom. Here are a few that we saw on our walk today!





Hopefully these pictures will encourage even more visitors next year... ESPECIALLY if you are still dealing with snow!

MY CURRENT OBSESSION!!!

If you haven't been following Little Dorrit on Masterpiece Theater, I highly recommend that you start! You can catch up here.

I COULDN'T RESIST POSTING THESE!

Here are some of the latest.
Sometimes when I make the bed, little Sterling likes to be made up in it!


Easter pics.
Such a serious guy.


By far one of my all time favorite pictures of our little dude. Check out those eyes! And that smile is to die for!

This one is also one of my favorites!

MY MOMMA!

The hardest part about having visitors come to visit, is that at some point, they leave. My momma left today and it was pretty hard to see her go. We had the best time while she was here.

We went to Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's home). This is one of the places my mom has always wanted to see so it was fun to take her there.

The tulips were in full bloom at Monticello and we loved it!

We celebrated Easter while she was here. (Not sure why I am so casually dressed for Easter dinner but whatever!)
Sterling Henry and grandma all dressed up. He was obviously very excited to have her here. Check out that grin!

We went up the the temple grounds and walked around. I love taking people to the DC temple for the first time because it is so beautiful!


We went down to Gunston Hall (George Mason's home). It was a beautiful day this morning and we had a great time.

This is out the back of the house. These bushes are the same ones that he planted and have been groomed to the look same ever since!


This is us before we took grandma to the airport. If you look real close little Sterling Henry has real tears. He is going to be so sad when he realizes his fun grandma has left.

Thanks for coming mom! We had the best time and look forward to you coming out again!

6 MONTHS GOES BY TOO FAST!!!

Our little Sterling Henry is 6 months old and we can't even believe it! Here are his most recent stats.

Weight: 19lbs. 14oz (87%)
Height: 28.5 inches (97%)

Here is the latest with our baby.

He is the HAPPIEST baby. He has a smile on his face from the minute he gets up.
He is the best eater. He has LOVED everything he has tried.
He is OBSESSED with his dad.
He has two teeth and has proven to be a good teether.
He loves to play with anything that makes noise.
He can sit for a second by himself.
He has rolled over. He has only done it a handful of times since, but we have proof.
He LOVES to stand up on your lap.
He loves his morning bath time. He gets one EVERY morning.
He always calms down when we sing or whistle.
He is the BEST sleeper.
His laugh is the best sound we here all day. This usually happens the most when his dad is around.
He is so fun to take ANYWHERE.

And last but not least, he is an answer to our prayers and has made ALL our dreams come true! We love little Sterling Henry so much and cannot even remember our lives without him.

I had to re-post this picture because it captures his sweetness!

Visitors!!!

My sister Jen and my nephew Parker were here over the weekend and we had the best time! Here are some pics for proof!

We went to the National mall of Friday and went through the museums. Here are Parker and little Sterling with the dinosaurs.


The butterfly exhibit was amazing! We walked into this room filled full of butterflies, it was beautiful. There were over 350 butterflies in the room with us!


Friday night we went to Ray's Hell Burgers... DELICIOUS! The burgers were so yummy!


Saturday we went out to the Dulles Air and Space Museum.


Parker and Sterling went to the priesthood session together. Parker just turned twelve this year so it was pretty exciting. (his bag got lost on the way here)


The cherry blossoms were in full bloom! We went on a walk and had the best time!


Tidal basin.


On Sunday morning we went to Arlington cemetery! The trees looked beautiful!


Sunday night we went on a walk around the monuments.


And of course we managed to eat a Mr. Yogato everyday!!!! It was the best thing ever! Jen and Parker are obsessed. I am not sure what they will miss more... us or Mr. Yogato!


Sterling turned 31 yesterday and we had a little party! I made a delicious carrot cake and Sterling got Legos. Little Sterling Henry was pretty pumped for his dad to open the Legos.


He is already obsessed with Legos... his dad couldn't be more proud!!!

Thank you so much for coming Jen and Parker! We miss you so much! We had the best time! Come again... Mr. Yogato misses you!

Luckily my mom flew in last night or I would be extra lonely.

VISITORS

My sister Jen and my nephew Parker just got here last night! I will have lots of pictures, so stay tuned!!!!