Wisteria Bed & Breakfast- Our Love Shack

Chris gave me the best Christmas gift ever........

A night at Wisteria Inn!!

 Wisteria is a special place to us since we shacked up there on our wedding night....such sweet memories!

 Look how beautiful.....makes my heart skip a beat!!

 What else could I ask for,
uninterrupted conversation on a pallet in front of a toasty fire with the love of my life........PERFECTION!!

I had a little anxiety about going away overnight. It was the first time to leave Chase and it was really hard since he is such a mama's boy. My mom said he woke up every hour on the hour....bless his little heart and bless my mom too! He isn't ready to be separated from me just yet so it might be a while before we get away again!

 I was beyond thrilled about getting to sleep through the night and maybe even sleeping in the next morning (first time in 11 months....holy moly)! My plan didn't quite pan out! Chase often wakes up during the night and nurses right back to sleep. Well, I assumed he wasn't even eating but  rather nursing  to soothe himself back to sleep but apparently he is chowing down at night. Around 7:00 am I woke up in pain from engorgement.

Picture this.....
Elegant bed, cozy fire, and me hand-expressing milk into a wine glass to alleviate the pain......picture perfect huh?

It might not sound like a scene from Sleepless in Seattle but it was a dream night for me, after all it was a sweet reminder of my wonderful life that was waiting on me to return home!  As we pulled away from our special place I couldn't help but think about the last time we left Wisteria, almost 8 years ago. We were newlyweds about to catch a plane to the Bahamas without a care in the world!!

I jokingly asked Chris if we were headed to the airport for my real Christmas surprise? He replied, "ummm no!"
I starred out of the window and thought about how much God has changed our life since our last stay at Wisteria and wondering what changes would take place before we return again.

Honeymoon #2 didn't conclude with late night walks on the beach, but we did ride around town looking at old houses....I love the character of old houses. Yep, I found the house I want to build one day! Isn't it a beauty?

We didn't leave this little town as newlyweds jetting off to spend 7 days at a luxury resort but when I returned to my haven, I was welcomed with a "I miss you mommy" and Chase walking towards me as fast as possible with his little arms reaching up and I thought to myself,

there is nowhere else I would rather be!!!

Until Next Time......

Colby is "3" and the party don't STOP!

I can remember the life changing day when we found out our family was in the making.....what an amazing day!

 Then our little angel was born and that's when time decided to fly by faster than I ever expected!

It has been such a journey these past three years, but I sure wish time would take a halt or at least slow down a bit!

It seems like Colby went from a tiny angel to a little spit fire overnight.....just take a look at that up to no good smirk!

That little stinker has my heart wrapped around his finger and because of him my life will never be the same!

It's so hard to believe my baby is three! Why does three sound so much older than two?
Two sounds like a baby but three just screams "BIG BOY!" Oh well, my boys growing up is inevitable and just a part of life........I might as well embrace it!

Colby's birthday weekend got kicked off on Friday with an air hockey table from Aunt KK.....what a way to start!!

Later that night, I had the bright idea of making cupcakes for the party but the cupcake decorating box was very deceiving! After many hours, one messy kitchen,

difficult tools,

icing that was very stubborn............

I finally figured  out a way to make them look somewhat presentable.

The party was at Pump It Up so the kiddos didn't care too much about the presentation of my cupcakes anyway!
 
                                               Cooper Neely

                                           Shane & Gray Trammell

                                     My Chasey Poo

                                            Trace Garrett

                                            Emily & Kendal Wilder

                                              Brooklee Taylor

                                          My little dare-devil

                                          Kate Kosek

                                            Angie playing......Adults have just as much fun at Pump it Up!

                                    Paige, Colby, and Bailey

                                     My bestie... Ashley

                                          Kim, Jack, & little Joey bundled up

                                   Mikey and Colby share a friendship, birthday, and big ole pump it up chair!!

                                          Daylee Wilder

                                           Avery thought my cupcake was finger licking  good....despite it's appearance!

Justin & Mikey

Chase just couldn't hang....Ah, I do still have a baby!!

Sunday was the real deal so he blew out his muffin candles and announced he was "pee years old!"!

Coach and JoJo came bearing gifts, cake, and a trip to Gattitown!

                                        His favorite gift of all...thanks aunt KK!

Look at that giddy expression! He didn't won't this party weekend to ever stop!!

Happy 3rd birthday Colby! We love you to the moon and back!

Until next time...........