Brotherly Love

I love scrolling through our photo library, because you never know what you might find:

"wanna play dinkies emmitt?"

I think he was about two months old here, and already Jake's taking his big brother role seriously.
Now he says 'Emmitt too little to play car cars', but he will always make sure that Emmitt's got his blankie,
and never complains if i say he has to wait while i feed/change/snuggle our baby.
Let's just hope the first time someone takes someone else's toy garners the same reaction:)

Wordless Wednesday

What's not to love here?!

It's Been Quite a Ride...

Whereas I dubbed 2010 'The Year of the Bump',

2011 was definitely 'The Year of Jake'.  And what an amazing year it's been...
Here's a look back on the coolest year yet : )

January:

Although still tiny, the Little's big personality was starting to show!

Dr. Nails was hard at work on our new house, shingling to his heart's content.

And while trying to wrap my head around the fact that my kid has cooler stuff than me,

I came up with the best idea ever!

February:

While I was busy navigating the hallowed (albeit rather poopy) halls of motherhood,

Jake was bouncing around, and doing things his own way.

And i wrote one of my favorite posts, on what i (rightfully) imagined the rest of my life to be.

March:

Now this was a cool month! 

We introduced you to Trendy Tuesday, Fun Five Fridays, and discovered how Artsy we are around here.

And he Little went for his first swim!

April:

The outside of our lovely little home was really coming together.

The boys did some serious bonding over, what else? Hockey of course!

And i was in awe of how fast someone was growing.

May:

The Little got a super neat addition to his room! Oh Dr. Nails, you never cease to amaze me!

Towards the end of May we headed out west to visit my wonderful family,

AND I had the pleasure of photographing a gorgeous wedding!

June:

While we were still in Alberta we spent some time at one of my favorite places,
and  whole bunch of amazing people threw an amazing baby shower for us!  You guys rock!
Once back on eastern soil, we gave the kitchen a (much needed) facelift,
and Summer was on it's way!

July:

July would be nothing without a summer kick-off party!
I struggled with finding balance in my life (and sill do, probably always will)
and someone decided it was time to move on up in the world.

August:

The Little was on the move in a big way, and my life was irrevocably changed forever.
Summer was in full swing, and we were soaking up every bit we could,
and for some reason we ventured out into the great outdoors for a camping extravaganza. 

September:

September is one of the best months in the Maritimes, and we managed to keep busy!
Dr. Nails was diligently working away at the back of the house.
My mom and dad came out from Calgary, and we all packed up and went to beautiful PEI,
where we had a screaming good time!

October:

Jake and i were really starting to have a good time, man oh man he makes me laugh!
For some reason (not that we complained) the weather was beautiful in October,
and we spent a gorgeous autumn day at the pumpkin patch - a new tradition is born!
And the best costume ever for his first halloween.

November:

Now this was a really big month.
I finally found another reason to get the little all dressed up.
It was also his first birthday!  And we had not just one, but Two parties to celebrate

December:

I was clinging to fall.  I love fall.  I can't wait until it's here again.
But, luckily for me, Christmas was on the way!
On Christmas eve we were excited, but truthfully it's a good thing he didn't quite understand,
 because the presents from santa had been under the tree all along : )


What an incredible year!
How fun was this post?  It was neat to go back in time and reminisce,
and remember how small the Little used to be.
It's amazing how far we've come, and I can't wait to see what 2012 will bring to our little family.

Happy New Year's!





Top 11 of 11 & Sunday Snapshot

Six

Happy half birthday Jake

My heart has never been so full. 

It bubbles up and over and i don't care how cheesy it is.

It feels like i've known him forever,

and i can't wait to see what kind of a boy he will be tomarrow, and the next day, and the next...

It was indeed a big day : )

Aw shucks :]

They say that sea otters hold hands when they sleep, 

so they won't drift away from each other.

( spotted @ dirtyprettythings )

Some days it's hard to see beyond the twenty diaper changes,

 the numerous feedings, or over the endless mountians of laundry.

But it's important to remember we're in this together,

and to remember to hold on to each other,

so as to not drift apart.....

Those little creatures have the right idea...

Three

Three months ago today my life was changed, 

and I learned what it really was to love : }

He.  Is.  Awesome.

My Forever Valentine

Lucky Lucky Lucky me

My new Valentine:

I get to keep him forever!

LOVE.

Happy Valentines Day!

Down the Road

There have been so many momentous occasions and occurrences in this past year,

so many people and things to be thankful for.

I can only hope that there will be many more to come....

 For now our life goes on, one beautiful blessed day at a time.

 This is my happy ever after : )

THE END.

( For now.... See you in the new year? )

Living the Dream.

A peek into Jake's first days.

Whoa mama!

The lovely ladies in his life:

Four generations of Covey men:

Uncle Kyle and the ecstatic Aunty Suzanne:

Great Nan June:                                                                                              My two favourite dudes:

The big boss himself:

Happiness is..... : }

Drum Roll Please..........

HE.

15 lb., 8 oz

IS.

AWESOME.

Jake Oliver Covey.

November 25th, 2010 @ 12:44am