late winter/early spring

Mason,

These past two months have been busy, but here are some moments we don't want to forget.

the state of our kitchen on a daily basis

helping Mama sow lettuce seeds

helping Mama prep the yard to plant grass seeds

what a hunk (love your shag)

two blondies walking home

feeding the birds at the Capitol reflecting pool with Dada

on a mission

with your glamorous mama:)

frolicking with Dada

fun with Grandmom and Granddad

contemplating being naughty

cooking with Mama

a little snow

You mastered our in-house egg hunt!

Happy Easter!

cherry blossoms

hanging with your pop

blossoms with your peeps

play group at National Arboretum

Real snow! Real mountains! (We're in Colorado.)

You liked it there.

Luke and Kim got married!

Cuddles with Grandma and Grandpa

Auntie survived two flights and a night in a hotel room with you, where you threw up all over your little bed. She's a trooper!

We love you, Cupcake.

recovering from your eight-day stomach virus

Love,

Mommy

race supporter

Mason,

Today was a big day for Daddy and me. We ran 10 miles at our favorite race. Together. Without you. And without walking (except while drinking water at the stations). We have run no more than six times and no farther than five miles at once since you arrived. Finishing this race was a huge accomplishment!

You came out to cheer us on. Grandma and Grandpa hauled you and your stroller around the course to see us at key mile markers. They've been to a number of our races and are seasoned cheerleaders. They knew just what to do, and they trained you well.

Grandma (or Grammy, as I've started calling her) made signs for you to hold and wave. These signs were instrumental in finding you on the sidelines at miles 1 and 5, and the finish line. Look how fresh Daddy and I look in the pre-race photo.

We look pretty beat in the post-race picture. Hey, I said that we finished the 10-mile course. It was not without extreme effort.

One of our favorite memories is sprinting toward the finish line and seeing you recognize us and beam at us from the sidelines. You truly helped us to finish strong, Cupcake!

You wore your running outfit, your shirt that says, "Someday, I'll run like my mommy."

You loved Daddy's sign.

You were a huge motivator, Mason. Thanks to you, Grandma, and Grandpa for cheering us on!

Happy running.

Love,

Mommy

cherry blossoms

Mason,

To celebrate your half birthday, we went to see the cherry blossoms. They weren't quite at peak yet, but were still gorgeous. Although our city is crazed with tourists at this time of year, these pink blooms make braving the crowds worth it.

You were in a silly mood and randomly stuck out your tongue in many of the pictures. You'd never done that before and we had no idea what got into you!

Daddy and I love this annual tradition of seeing the blossoms at the Tidal Basin. It's even better now that we can haul you along with us.

Happy spring!

Love,
Mommy