dance class

sara started a new dance class. 

ballet and tap. my little girl owns tap shoes. what is happening?! 

she is growing up so fast.

 sara is taking with sweet felice and it has to be the cutest thing ever to watch two little leotard, pink tight wearing girls run up to each other and hug with such excitement. the cutest ever!

aunt sissy was able to share in the first day fun.

sara loves dance day!

the bay

over christmas we were able to go visit my mom in mobile. 

we had lunch with some dear friends and then walked to the bay. i miss the water. and my friends. 

isn't the spanish moss beautiful?!

 

miss you girls!

christmas

ok how cute are these kiddos?!

waiting to pass out gifts.

2 months

so it's officially been two months since i left you blog world. really, two months, really? it felt like a month. but i'm posting today thanks to the sweet reminding texts sent by my sister who wants to see my kids and my life, right amy? i feel like i need to introduce myself or something...

hi. my name is magen and i'm a mom.
nice to meet you... again.


there you have it. i'm back.

wilson's first birthday party

i love parties. i love planning for them. hosting them. watching all of the details come together. yes i'm a dork and i love parties.

i was super excited about wilson's first birthday party. over the past year i had been mentally filing away ideas for his carnival themed party. and everything from the weather to the health of the sweet boy came together to make a success! i really felt like wilson was celebrated well!

so here are a few pictures of the party. thanks to mary beth sudan! thanks mb!

we had hot dogs and nachos. caramel apples and apple spice cupcakes. peanuts and popcorn. it was a junk food extravaganza!

thank you to all of dear friends who came to celebrate our little man!

ps. i found my peanut and pickle bags and vending machine balls here

i've been busy...

 feeding my son cake.

 

i am just coming up for some air. we had wilson's first birthday party last night. and my mom and sis in law came to celebrate! it was the perfect night! 

but i'll be holding my breath this week, as i sew like a crazy woman. i'm hosting a handmade holiday boutique this friday night at my house. mary beth sudan, erin dobbins, meg quinius robinson and i will be selling our stuff while sipping on wine and munching on cheese. email me if you are in the dallas area and are interested in the details. love to see you there!

ok, the sewing machine is calling my name. 

i will be back with more party pictures later.

my sweet wilson

dear wilson,

how can it be that you are one today? 

it seems like yesterday we were anticipating your arrival and anxious to see your sweet little face. you came a week late with quite the arrival. 9 pounds 3 ounces of all boy! 

you, little boy, are so special. 

yes, your sister made me a mommy 

but you have made me a better mommy. 

you have won my heart. i love your sweet open mouth kisses. the way you throw your head back when i'm holding you. your clapping. your smile and giggle. your little body. and your sweet tender heart.  

and today, the way you pulled my face towards yours to kiss my cheek, about broke my heart. you are a lovey little guy. please don't stop. never. ever. always kiss on your momma!

i am so blessed to be able to watch you grow up. i can't wait to hear your sweet voice. to tell secrets with you. to watch you make friends. to hear your thoughts. 

wilson, i am filled with so much hope and excitement when i think of who you are becoming. 

remember, i love you. and will always love you, my sweet boy.

happy first birthday little man!

love,

your momma