Hot Hot Hot

What a warm summer it has been!

We have been insanely busy and because of this the time has flown by, we are always on the go, and our house could use a big tidy and scrub. Although we are behind on a lot of things, we are ahead in love.  This month has been full of it.  Family and friends have gathered on multiple occasions for birthday celebrations, pool parties, bridal showers, and backyard BBQ's. Our life is full, and oh so much fun! 

Kiptyn's cousin Faith is such a little Mama.  She is always watching out and taking care of him.

In mid-July we had our BIG BIRTHDAY BASH.  My online Mommy group (68 women who came together when we first learned we were pregnant and due in July or August of last year), planned a BIG 1st Birthday Party for our babies.  Since some of the ladies are in different provinces not everyone was able to come...although one flew in from out West!  

Cupcake smash!!!

Kiptyn and Lily, opening their gifts together....lovebirds.

 

Babies, babies, everywhere!

In total we had 30 babies and all of their parents and siblings.  Here are just the Mamas and Babies.  What fun!

After the excitement of the birthday party, our little man came down with an illness.  In fact about 5 babies and some Mommies and Daddies from the party also came down with something.  Although everyone's symptoms were different, it seemed to stay with most of the babies for a LONG time.  It took nearly three weeks before Kiptyn was fully back to himself.  

We are still hooked on the stacker game....this is truly one of those toys that is timeless. 

Kiptyn has now mastered throwing a ball.  When Abby was over, it kept them BOTH busy!

We also attended Lily's first birthday party.  We have about 7 of these this summer, so almost every weekend is full of cake, presents and friends.

It was a hot day but all of the babies played together in the shade.

My little poser

 

Lily and her cake!

And then there were some days that we hung out in pj's until noon before having to get ready to head out again...here is Kiptyn doing a demonstration of what Mama looked like when Daddy pushed her home from the neighbour's house one night...LOL.

Kippy Boo with his two favourite things...Scout and his shoes.

I have a backed up computer with many many pictures to post, and an iPhone that needs to be emptied.  Having a sick baby, and then being without internet for a week really set me back.  With that said, summer is a time for relaxation, and I am not going to let it get to me!

Another big birthday party post on its way!

Happy Summer!

ONE

I am sitting here at the computer with only 1 hour left until my baby turns ONE.  Today has been teary and emotional just thinking about what tomorrow means.  I am sure there will be many tears tomorrow as I celebrate my little man.  

 I should really be sleeping since the next few days will be very busy with parties and other celebrations but I simply cannot rest my mind.  I think back to last year at this very moment.  Having a scheduled c-section allowed me to prepare mentally (sort of) for our baby the next day. 

My mind was racing with responsibilities: Did I remember everything in the hospital bag? Is the house ready to bring a little bundle home?  Have I fasted enough for the surgery?

 

My mind was also thinking about what this little baby would be like: What will he look like?  How big will he be?  Will he be healthy? I have to remember to tell him "Happy Birthday" and "I love you so much" as soon as I get to have him in my anticipatory arms.

My mind was also a little anxious about what was to come: Will I be a good Mama?  Have I read enough baby books to know what to do in every situation?  What if we simply cannot come up with a name by tomorrow?

 

ALL of these questions were erased from my mind and replaced with just love as soon as I heard his first little cry.

Dear: Kiptyn Campbell Welbourn,

You are our everything.  You have filled our hearts and lives with more joy than we ever thought imaginable.  I couldn't have even started to think what this day would feel like one year ago...nothing could have prepared me for the intense amount of pride, joy, love, and purpose you have brought to my life.  

When I look in your beautiful big blue eyes, I see so much happiness.  When I see those big lips, it makes me want to kiss you and kiss you and kiss you forever.  When I see those tiny little feet that you try so hard to get into your shoes, I just want to tickle them and eat you up.  When I put you to bed at night I miss you, and when you wake up in the morning I just cannot wait to hold you in my arms.  

You are so close to walking.  One finger helps you to move round and round the kitchen island again and again as you squeal with delight.  One of these days you will be brave enough to let go and then comes a whole new world of independence.  I love your baby smell, and I still think of you as a little baby.  Your laughter makes me warm inside every time I hear it.  You already know how to say four words (Hi, Dad, Mama and Uh oh).  You LOVE yogurt and cannot live without it.  Your favourite thing to do is to fit things into small spaces.  You love playing with cars and your Scout puppy. Snuggling with us while watching, "Best of Elmo 2" or "Sid the Science Kid" is always a highlight of your day (and ours).

I don't know if I am ready for you to turn ONE yet....part of me wants you to stay my little baby forever, but another part of me knows that no matter how big or old you get, you will always be my little baby.

I will never forget the song I first sang to you when I brought you home from the hospital.  I still sing it to you today and whenever I do it makes me think of that small little bundle I brought home and held close on that very first night when I was so happy, so scared, so proud, and so much in love all at once. "You're my little baby, baby, Kippy, Kippy-boo".

Kiptyn, as I sit here writing this and watching you through your video monitor fast asleep, I want to capture this moment forever.  My life feels full and blessed because of you and I want you to know that you are all I ever dreamed about since I was a little girl.  I love you so much.

Happy birthday my little Bug, you are ONE.

Love, 

Mama

Sum-Sum-Summer!

It arrived!
And we celebrated!

 

Weeeee!

Happy Canada Day from US!

 Kiptyn got his VERY first haircut!  

First off...what an AMAZING hair studio for kids!  We didn't have a single problem and they were fantastic.  Second- My BABY has turn LITTLE BOY in an instant!  Click the link "Kippy's First Haircut" below to watch this adorable video of the big event.

Kippy's First Haircut!

What a handsome guy now!



Here is the adorable certificate that they gave us.  I just love his smile here...he he he.

Kiptyn also spent a day with us out at the farm while we talked "wedding".  He LOVED this old car!

Most of all, Kiptyn LOVES his Daddy.  And what a great Daddy he is.

Have a great weekend!