VAROOM!!

little man = personal garbage disposal

Anyone who knows my little man knows how much he loves to eat! Usually at any given time you can find him with food in his mouth, even if he's gotten it out of the trash can after I've thrown it away...like the box of stale Cheez-Its that you'll see below!!!

Yum!!!!!!

There once was a little boy....

...who loved to laugh and have his picture taken, even when his hair was wild!
This little boy had georgeous blue eyes that took your breath away.

And he was just super cute!

Even when he was sad and crying, he was still super cute.

Boy am I glad that this little boy belongs to me.

my baby boy is ONE!!

Well, it happened. Whether I wanted it to or not, which I did not. My handsome BABY boy turned one. Yup, that's right...numero uno today. I can not believe it. I mean seriously, where did the last 12 months go? Certainly they're just hiding in the closet, and they're gonna jump out and Carter will be a newborn again, right? I wish!! This past year has been a blast watching my little man grow and learn each and every day. Greg and I have been blessed with the most precious, healthiest son ever...and we couldn't be more grateful! Thanks to everyone, especially Granny & Grandpa, for making our first year as parents such a good one. Carter, Happy Birthday baby....I love you from your nose to your toes and more!

think, think, think...

Like father, like son

If Carter grows up to be anything like his daddy then he will have an extreme passion for anything outdoors...especially four-wheelers & dirtbikes!
Looking more like his daddy everyday...especially his expressions!!

Friends

Meet Havannah...Carter's newest friend! Isn't she just the cutest?!? Needless to say these two had a ball together, despite the obvious age difference. Havannah wanted to help "Baby Carter" do everything...she even helped feed him, and let him share her desk!

Splenda, anyone???

This is what happens....

....when I lose my mind and decide it will be a good idea to let Carter play with a cookie pan full of chocolate syrup!!

Not Me! Monday

Last week went like this....

I did not send my son to the babysitter in his pajamas one day. I was not too lazy to change him, and I did not think he was super cute in them, so I did not decide to keep him in pj's all day long.

I did not have a small melt-down when nobody could watch little man overnight on Friday night when I did not wait until the absolute last minute to make arrangements. I always make plans in advance....always! I did not need a break from his oh so charming squeals and his grabbing hands. When, at the last minute, a friend said she would keep him I did not jump for joy....only to later that night not tear up and almost cry because I missed the little booger so much!

I did not do the dishes every morning last week, no matter how few were dirty. I am not so proud of myself for not waiting until every last dish in the house is dirty to wash them!!

I did not find little man eating a ladybug, holler "ewwww, gross!" and then proceed to let him continue eating it.

I am not enjoying our new 46' LCD tv the least little bit. It is so not way better than the ancient dinosaur of a tv that we were watching before!

Well, that sums it up! All the things I did not do last week. I mean, if I actually did them do you think I would really post them on my blog for the whole world to read about??? Nope, NOT ME!!!

Be sure to head on over to www.mycharmingkids.net and check out MckMama's wonderfully hilarious site!! You won't be disappointed!

Oops! My mistake!!

My jewelry party on the 24th is actually at 6 pm instead of 5! Sorry about that! Hope to see you there!

YOU'RE INVITED!!!

Okay girls...I have a favor to ask of all of you!!I have just recently decided to start selling Premier Designs Jewelry. It is great quality, high-end fashion jewelry. There is a huge selection with pieces for everyone!! Coming up on the 24th of March I am having my GRAND OPENING of my new jewelry business. I want to invite all of you to come. This is a very important night for me...It's the first opportunity I will get to tell all about my new business!! So, please mark your calendars now!! I promise you'll have lots of fun, and who knows...you may leave with some new jewelry, and what girl doesn't love jewelry?!? My show will be at 5 pm at the Butler County Middle School library.Please, please, please come out and help me get my new business going. I would greatly appreciate it!! I look forward to seeing all of you. Be sure to bring a friend... the more the merrier! If you have any questions at all, please call me at 999-2723.Thanks again,Leslie West - your new jewelry lady!!

"Not me!" again...

It's Monday, so that's means that it's time for "Not me!" Monday. A perfect time for me to confess to the many mishaps of the past week that I did, I mean did not do. So, here goes....

I did not forget the same load of laundry in the washer not one, but two times, causing the clothes to mildew and have to be re-washed. I do not forget. Ever. (refer to last week's "Not me!" Monday) Therefore I did not also forget to pay a very important bill on time, thus causing myself to be charged a late fee.

Regardless of my previous post, I would never be so engrossed in an issue of PEOPLE magazine that my 9-month old little boy could crawl into the kitchen, get into the unpacked groceries and eat who knows how many cookies before I caught him. This would mean that I left groceries in the floor for hours instead of putting them away. That would also mean that catching up on the newest celeb gossip in the newest issue of PEOPLE magazine would be my top priority....even over watching my son. That would never happen!!

I do not still think that sticking my finger into a poopy diaper is still absolutely disgusting...even after it's happened a kazillion times! After pulling my finger out of the dirty diaper I did not stomp my foot and say "ewwww, gross" like a 10 year old would do. I'm not 10, I'm 25.

So, what did you not do last week? Head on over to mckmama's page to get in on ALL the fun! Just click on the "Not me!" Monday icon above.

sneaky, sneaky

Totally engrossed in the newest addition of PEOPLE magazine, I never even heard little man crawl into the kitchen. After a few minutes I noticed that things were a little too quiet. I went on the search for C and this is what I found.......

Needless to say I had to get a picture, and I had myself a good laugh!

Moral of the story: Don't leave groceries sitting in the kitchen floor!!!

little man

Just wanted to share a few new pictures of Carter that melt my heart!!!



Look at that face....he was concentrating soooooo hard!

Check out those teeth! He has 6 now...two on bottom & four on top!

Carter's new playhouse!

It didn't take long for little man to learn how to climb up on the dryer door. Needless to say, he broke it after the 2nd time. It's funny how I just don't care anymore...as long as he has fun!! Who cares that I now have to keep a basket under the door to hold it up!?!

Christmas in February

While cleaning out my closet the other night I came across a bag of Christmas lights. I took them out and plugged them in to see if they still worked or if I could trash them. It took all of 2 nano-seconds for little man to grab them up. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a few pictures.

"Not me!" Mondays

"We don't need a priest in order to have confession 'round these here parts! I created Not Me! Monday for the purpose of confessing our shortcomings and imperfections to each other since, after all, we are all only human." - mckmama

"Not me" Mondays, created by mckmama, is my newest addiction. I've been reading in on other mom's confessions for a while, and finally decided to join in the fun! So, here goes....

This past week, I totally did not forget to give my son a bath for 4 days in a row. I am not the most forgetful mom on the planet so I would never forget to bathe him. Nor would I forget to feed the dogs. While grocery shopping I did not buy an extra bag of cookies to stash away so my husband wouldn't find them...we share everything. And I did not sit and watch my son unroll an entire roll of toilet paper because I was too lazy to get up and stop him. I'm never lazy. For a friends baby shower I did not re-gift gifts I received at my baby shower 11 months ago that still had the tags on them...I mean, who does that???

Although I have more confessions from last week, right now I am not going to just pile up in the recliner with my book since my son just went down for a nap. I am going to wash dishes, do laundry, mop the floors, dust, make the beds.....yadda, yadda, yadda. Wait, who am I kidding??? Recliner and book...here I come!!

Be sure to click on the "Not me!" Monday button below and be prepared to laugh your socks off!!

Take a little time to enjoy this little guy!

Just wanted to share a few new pictures of Carter.

In this picture Carter was enjoying the unseasonably warm weather (67 degrees) outside on the back deck. Needless to say, after his day "out" a bath was badly needed!!



After using some of the juice of this lemon to make cookies I let Carter get a taste. Believe it or not, he never even flenched. I actually had to pry it out of his hands!

While Greg was working on putting our new front and back door in Carter decided he needed to wear Daddy's safety glasses. I think they looked much better on him!!

My little man turned 9 months old this past Saturday. It doesn't seem possible that he should be that old already. I better start planning his first birthday party....I'm sure it will be here before I know it!!

xoxo,

Leslie Alyn

Loving bathtime!!

Doesn't this picture just make you want to pick him up & squeeze him???? It does me!!!
He is fascinated with water!!

what day is it again???

2 weeks...you mean it's actually been almost that long since I last posted?!?! Time goes by so quickly, and as a stay-at-home mom, I can never keep up with the days. What is today anyway? Wednesday? No, no...it's Thursday.
So, my latest project is to get my salon up and running...again. This time I MEAN IT!! I am in the process of finding a babysitter for Carter, in the process of advertising, in the process of cleaning up...you name it, I'm doing it. I just figured "I went to school for 2 1/2 years, I have all the resources...what the hey, why not!". I must also admit that the $$$$$ is really good, too....better than nursing if I get a clientele built up and stay busy. Plus, the hours are much more flexible, and I'll still be able to spend plenty of time with Carter. AND...what's not to like about being my own boss?? That's a luxury that most people would kill for!!
If you find that it's another two weeks before I post again, hopefully it's because I can't put down my shears long enough to pick up a computer! Wish me luck....and if you need a trim, color, shampoo...COME SEE ME!!!

Studio 56
472 South Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2723

joy

8 1/2 months.....my, where has the time gone? Crawling, pulling up & standing, running rampant in his walker...these are all part of Carter's daily routine! What was my life like before this little guy consumed every minute of my day? I just can't seem to remember! The joy, laughter and love that he has brought to our family is irreplaceable, and I can't begin to imagine living without it. Lots and lots of thanks to the one above for such a healthy, happy and might I add handsome, baby boy!

A delightful breakfast for two.

Just one of the many perks of being a stay-at-home mommy!

Just call me Mrs. Busy-body!

I know it's been a while since I posted anything. Even though I'm not working right now, things have been really busy! As if being a stay-at-home mom isn't enough, I am trying to get my photography business up and running. Things are going pretty good so far. My camera has arrived, and I've also already booked TWO weddings for May! YAY me! I also have booked 3 children's sessions as well. Right now I'm working on my price list...everyone is so competitive!

I'm looking forward to this weekend. Mom, Aunt Betty, Carter and I are traveling north to visit with some much loved folks!! I'm in desperate need of some Mamaw Jan lovin'!

Hope everyone is doing well. Don't let the cold weather get you down! Spring will be here before we know it!

I just can't get enough....

....of this handsome little boy!

the little boy who stole my heart...