Tomato anyone?

Lately, Leighton has discovered the outdoors. He's always loved being outside, but he now understands that when the dogs go out first thing in the morning, he can too. So off we go in our pj's with my coffee and his milk in hand to play in the backyard. It's actually quit peaceful and not as hot at 7am so it's very enjoyable to sit out there while he plays. So today, as I'm sitting there enjoying my morning coffee and listening to the birds chattin' it up, I turn around and there's Leighton chowing down on one of our tomatoes he picked off our tomato plant. If you know my child, then you know he LOVES to eat. I've witnessed him many of times walking up to complete strangers begging for food. He could eat a full course meal and still eat my plate full. And if you looked at our bank statement, it would scream Kroger. Growing boys gotta eat, right?

BOYS BOYS BOYS!!!!

OK, so if you have boys, then you know EXACTLY how I feel when you see these pictures. This little momma is ALWAYS worn slap out by the end of the day. Remind you he doesn't like to play with his toys, but with everything else he's not supposed to get into. Typical kid, right? I like to think so. Even though there are days I feel like I can't go another minute without droppin' dead of exhaustion, I wouldn't change it for the world. I love the fact that he is pure boy, all boy, nothing but boy. He keeps me on my toes 24/7 and like I said..there is never a dull moment with him. The kid gets cuter and cuter!

The tub has gone down A LOT since I took the picture. When I walked into the bathroom..my heart stopped, literally stopped. Yep, bedroom door stays closed now.

Caught ya, red handed!

Some more of his decorations.

This doesn't involve a mess, but It was so cute to me when he did this. Kevin was eating an apple and Leighton decided he needed a bite too. Not just one, two, or three bites, but as many bites as he wanted.

We were packing for the beach and out pops Leighton.

I have NEVER seen a kid move so fast when making a mess. He's like go go gadget speed racer when on the move.

Can happen in one second....and it did.

He is obsessed with balloons, as he would say, "bawooons". I kid you not, he got this balloon at a birthday party and would not let go of it. What did mom do...stuck him in the bath with it. I've learned there are just some battles you don't want to fight.

Ready for bath time? Not Leighton, he dashed off the second I undressed him. Found him playing on the computer. Had to get the booty shot.

Child proof locks were installed this day. : )

Some of my faves....

These are just a few of my favorite pictures that make me smile every time I look at them.

Leighton's first Ole Miss game.

Loves to climb on the dishwasher. This was the first time I caught him doing this.

Crazy hair

cheesin' it up for the camera

Like Father Like Son...wearing his scrubs like Daddy. Aren't they cute little doctors?!?!

Melt my heart

Playing with his friends

The kid loves a cell phone so Daddy gave him an old one to play with.

Loves his swing Poppy and Dody got him.

A year already???

Where does the time go? Literally. I can't believe my baby boy is ONE already. I have to say, there is never a dull moment in our household with this child and he has brought more joy into our lives than I could ever imagine. He makes us laugh on a constant basis, loves food, loves his momma, very independent, on the go 24/7, into everything but his toys, infatuated with "bawoons", loves outdoors, loves people and so much more. Leighton, you are such a blessing to us and we are beyond grateful God entrusted us with you. We love you SO much little man!!

Happy Birthday Leighton!
We love you!

His new football chair. This is him ALL the time. So happy.

High school friends.

Loves an audience

Absolutely loves Mary Katherine

touchdown!!

And loves Anna Clare too.

Leighton, Luke, and Ethan

Party favors

March Madness....

Nope, I'm not talking about basketball...I'm talking about snow in MISSISSIPPI in March. Crazy huh? We all think so. The weather man said it was going to snow, but you don't believe it until you see it around here. We honestly weren't prepared for this much snow in MARCH. I think it snowed 3 times this year...that's record breaking in my book. So after Leighton's nap, we got all bundled up and went and played in the snow. And a fun time we had. : )

Our snowman

All bundled up and ready to go. Reminds me of the kid on A Christmas Story.