One Year Birthday Pictures

Today has been a pretty great day. The morning started off a little rocky, because from the time we woke up it looked like rain, and I did not want to have to reschedule Liam's first birthday photo shoot. We constantly watched the radar and once Ben finally convinced me it wasn't gonna rain until around four I started getting stuff done.
I've been looking for a white fitted t-shirt everywhere, and although so simple... it has not been an easy task. I decided today to cut the long sleeves off of my favorite winter white shirt and sew up some short sleeves. It actually turned out great and I was able to wear it to the photo shoot.
We met Darci around 12:30 behind quite an exotic location. Everything seemed to go really good and as always I cannot wait to see the finished pictures. The cake smash part was hilarious. Liam just wanted to smash the icing and literally inhale the icing off the cupcake. He wanted nothing to do with actually holding the cupcakes (haha). The only bad thing is after all the work we put out into making the one prop, we FORGOT to use it. AHHHHH. Oh well though, it's to late now. I have plans to take some pics with it at home though this weekend.
Once we got home Liam napped and I started a few scrapbook pages. I also got to start on Ben's Father's Day present from Liam today, and after starting I really wish I would have started a few weeks ago. At least I know what I want to do... I just have to get it done by Sunday. What would my life be without a ton to do in a small amount of time though. The gift is turning out GREAT though.
The end of the evening was spent watching Home on the Range with my little guy and studying for my Geology test tomorrow. Bleck. I have struggled so much studying for this test, because I HATE any form of science SOOOOOOO much. Sorry today was pretty uneventful.
Mommy on,
Liam's Mommy

"The Adventures of Captain Cheeks"

This has been a good weekend. My amazing husband surprised me with a friend date with my friend Darci and we had a blast. He picked the movie and time and called her to set it up and everything. He is pretty awesome most of the time. It has been a LONG time since I just went out with a friend to do something and I needed it BAD. Before my friend date I finally got to have a superhero photo shoot with Liam; or should I say Captain Cheeks. It is something I have been wanting to do for a long time, and I had a lot of fun doing it. Photography has always been something I've enjoyed, not anything I would want as my permanent career, but I love taking pictures of kids and want to get better at taking pictures of Liam myself. I also like editing them, and have been getting a lot better at it. I think that sometimes only a mom knows how to truly capture the perfect images of her kids. 

Take our photographer Darci for example... she takes amazing pictures (duh have you seen liam's every three month pictures lol), but when she takes pictures of her kids she captures their personalities perfect and the pictures are nothing like what she takes of her clients.... I want to be able to do this! 

Anyway, enough about taking pictures. Liam got his THIRD haircut today. There is no way I could've waited until his first birthday for his first cut, because all three times he has went to get it cut it has been starting or already like literally going down his back, and long enough for pigtails or a short pony..... not cool for a baby boy if you ask me. He looks so hansom with his new cut and was way better this time then the previous two times...he even got a sucker! 

Tonight Ben and me have been making his flag short in an effort to save $40 and they turned out GREAT, and Ben cut and we painted a "1" prop for his pictures tomorrow. In the morning we have church and then I am on the hunt for a candle stick holder (long story) and some helium balloons. Also, to find a pretty wildflower field on post (if that even exist). Then it's picture time... weather permitting. The rest of the week will be spent in preparation for his two First birthday parties. Hopefully all the prep time will take my mind off the fact that my little baby Liam is almost one. 

Mommy on,

Liam's Mommy

Super Mom

Hello World. Today has been a very good day in the Comer house. I have been feeling a bit like super mom lately so I decided to sew up a cape and mask for Liam today. His superhero name shall be Captain Cheeks. After I made his cape and we played, we took a wonderful 2.5 hour nap. We got woke up by Ben though who apparently had been ringing the door bell for 15 minutes and was fixing to knock the door down, because he thought something was wrong with us. I guess my dream about getting a check for $99 in the mail to write an article about catfish had me in too deep of a slumber to wake up haha.
Anyway, after our nap Liam and me played some more, and had some pool time. Then I made some brownies for Ben and made dinner for the family and a good friend, and delivered it. Then I had to study .... bleck... while Liam helped his daddy work on his motorcycle. Speaking of motorcycles... Liam should be getting his very first one from his grandpa Geezer very soon!

So long as I can remember the seven pages of notes I studied for tonight I hope to spend the rest of my night scrapping away while Liam is sleeping! Tomorrow I really want to do a superhero photo shoot with Liam, and I need to make a prop and flag shorts for his professional pictures on Sunday. More projects hopefully coming up soon are a bowtie, finishing a tool belt I started forever ago, a trash bag holder, and maybe a stuffed dinosaur. We'll see how much of that list actually gets gone. Here's a picture of Liam's cape and mask I made: (I winged the cape without a pattern and I got the mask pattern from http://www.swankypress.com/blog/2011/07/diy-tutorial-superhero-mask/)

  Well, today has been one of those day's where I have felt guilty about being a mommy. From the time I woke up today I have worked out, printed off papers for school, bought a book for school, did a homework assignment, read some of the longest psychology chapters ever, went to class,and started on a study guide. I have done school work ALL day. Because I was doing school work, I was not with Liam, which makes me really sad, but I know completing school, as long as it may take, will better his future so that makes it a little easier. Ben was home from work today though so Liam and him got to spend a lot of quality time together.
  The biggest thing we are working on with him right now is standing and walking without our help. We are also reading lots of new books. I printed of a list of the top 100 books for babies and toddlers and we have been making our way down it. This has been a super fun project. My favorite part about it is when we come across a book on the list that was a childhood favorite of mine or Ben's. It is amazing to be able to share precious moments from out childhood with Liam. He doesn't always want to sit still, but it is still fun, and he is still learning and developing a since of family time in the home. You should all try it! Here's a link to the website I printed out list off of:  http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CKEBEBYwBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildrensbooksguide.com%2Ftop-100&ei=vBvQT8-fKIGi2gXB68TVDA&usg=AFQjCNE2E3BvcKvMj9FBL2OMtXXs6vWMrw.

Stellaluna: A book I vividly remember my mom reading to John, Kristin,and me when we were little, and now she's reading it to Little Liam. I love this memory! I'm gonna get back to this study guide now since Liam is sleeping.
Mommy On,
Liam's Mommy

Long Time, No Post

 Well one of my new years resolutions was to write this blog, and to keep up with it. Six months into the year and I realize that I have done a terrible job at that. School and Liam consume my life, but I know that even though it's six months into the year, and even if no one ever reads this, I will be mad at my self if I just give up.That being said I WILL keep this blog up.
 By the way my friend Darci, who is the one who first introduced me to blogging, was a big inspiration, because she too is starting back up a forgotten blog. Since I last blogged a LOT has happened. I have fulfilled one of my life long dreams, and successfully wrote for the school newspaper for a semester, having two front page stories, and all stories featured on the front page. Liam is almost a year to old, and is so perfect. He can clap, and stand up with support, walk with support, high five, wave bye-bye, say mum, dada, bubba, hi, and good. He loves John Deere tractors and snacks. He has made a best friends... his name is Jack, and we attend a weekly playgroup together. Oh and I can't forget that Liam and I are famous. You see Darci's kids, Cael and Averi, play Tiffany and Liam several times a week, therefore we are famous. : )
 We have a lot of summer plans. First up are Liam's one year birthday pictures by non other than Darci Ann Photography. Then there will be Liam's two First Birthday parties. Followed by my wisdom teeth being taken out, and a family vacation to FLORIDA. All while we are trying to sell our house, which just went on the market yesterday, and I am taking two summer classes. HUH. I'm tired just typing this. I do love my life though and wouldn't trade it for anything.
 Ben and I are finally starting to get the hang of managing his work, my school, family time, and still giving each other a little time to ourselves each week. Liam is at such a fun age and we are just reveling in his cuteness. Well I won't bore you any longer.
Mommy On,
Liam's Mommy

Here's some Liam memories I created today:

"Car Seats"

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Today's Blog could save your child's life! Watch this link and do what it says! This video is scary, because there are so many parent's who have no idea about this! Car seat safety is such a huge issue, and there are way to many parents not using proper car seat safety. My advice is read the manual that comes with your child's car seat front to back. There are weight restrictions on car seats and proper positions for them. Children under one should always be rear facing... even in a toddler car seat. Now some manuals say that it is ok to have your child forward facing at 20 ibs and that's one of those thing's that you just have to decide yourself... but they will be much more safe if they are rear facing. Also, to go along with the video, always keep a blanket in your car by the car seat, and if  you want your child to have a jacket then do fleece, like a Northface or Columbia jacket. I also like what my nephews mom does, she puts Aiden in a fleece snowsuit made by Columbia... we have one for Liam from Cabela's so there are lots of ideas on safe jackets for the car seat. Hope you found this helpful.
<3 Tiffany
p.s. the fire department installs car seats if you are unsure your doing the instillation right, or if you just want to make sure it's right no matter what.

"Doctors"

This is gonna be a short post and it is mainly going to be me ranting so I don't expect many people to read it lol. Today Liam had his 6 month appointment. It was scheduled for 15 days ago, but they called and asked us to reschedule because they supposedly didn't have all his shots, although they couldn't tell us what shots they didn't have. I did not believe a word of it, I think that Liam's appointment was later in the day and they wanted an early Christmas break. When we got there today it took forever as usual and I had to chain call this morning for over 30 min before I could even get through to confirm his appointment. They have way to many patients and not enough doctors. That being said haha, I am in the search for a new doctor. I love Liam's doctor, but I hate how things are ran at the office. Anyway, Liam got his shots, which I hate watching and after his shots they asked me if I wanted him to get a flu shot and I said no... the doctor looked at me like I was on crack. I guess it's just one of those thing's when the parent has to step in and decide if they want to take the doctors info or not. I personally am almost 21 years old and I have never had a single flu shot in my life. I can probably count the amount of times I have actually gotten it on one hand. I have always been just fine. My childhood pediatrician was very old and he discouraged the shots so my mom heeded his opinion and I too am heeding his opinion, and unless something happens to change my mind he will never get a flu shot. Judge me all you want, but like I said I've never had one and I am just fine, and Ben has never had one either except when the army make's him, and he always snorts it out anyway. Have a great night everyone.<3 Tiffany