The Disney Cruise

Last week we went on a Disney Cruise. We had such a blast and were sad when we had to come back to real life. We visited Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Florida Keys and their Island call Castaway Cay. Andrew loved the beach and couldn't get enough of Mickey Mouse. Although he loved so many of the fun things we were able to do, the thing he loved the most was the elevators. The buttons were low enough so he could push it and then wait for them to come. We were close to loosing him a few times but luckily Kevin is quick on his feet. We went with my whole family which was so much fun because there were 28 of us. It was chaos like always but we wouldn't want it any other way. For some reason blogger isn't wanting to load our pictures so there will be pictures coming.

Andrew is 1

My baby boy is one year old yesterday. I can't believe it. He has brought so much joy and love into our lives. We love him so much. We had a fun family birthday party. Since Andrew loves balls we let him dive into a basketball cake and the rest of the crew got ball cupcakes. We also had pizza and some ball games to play and then everyone got to take home a bouncy ball and some bubbles. He had so much fun although he didn't really like his cake too much. Time goes so fast I can't believe it. I love you Andrew! Happy Birthday...yesterday

Winter has finally gone....I hope

We have had such a wonderful winter but I am so ready for it to be over. I am ready for spring. Andrew just begs to go outside and it is a bit hard when everything is covered with snow and it is way too cold to be outside for very long. Today was great and I hope there are just warmer days to come.

10 things you may not know about Kevin

I know we have seen these lists a lot but Kevin is here with me and we thought since many of you don't know him really well this could be fun.

1. I like the color green
2. I started college on a singing scholorship
3. I enjoy cooking, but not doing the dishes
4. I built my own computer
5. I like to build furniture
6. I was voted biggest flirt in High school (I know I seem quiet)
7. I am a recent tennis addict
8. I grew up in Mesa but it was as if I grew up on a farm, milking cows and feeding chickens
9. I have bad knees. I have already had two surgeries on my knees
10. I really like making and editing videos

Becoming Your Parents !!!!

It is strange when you realize you are becoming your parents. Many of my friends have always told me that I will be just like my mom but I never really believed them until now. I see traits from both of my parents coming through. Some funny things I have begun to do like my parents include...
*After 10:00pm I get a bit goofy, thanks to trish
* I am paranoid about money, thanks to rog
*I make up the most random songs for andrew just like I always made fun of my mom for doing
*I express my love for everything and everyone almost to a fault just like my dad always did

Of course I could continue naming them off one by one but I will end there.

Maybe I should be scared or worried but I think more than anything I am greatful because my parents are some of the greatest people I have ever known. I actually hope I continue to be more and more like them.

I love you guys!

Signs of Momhood

Being a mom is amazing. You don't understand until you have been there. I love my husband more than ever but my love for my baby is different. I would do anything for him. Even act like a goof. Your life completely changes when they arrive. Some might think it is a burden but I love every second of it. These are some signs of momhood I have experienced,


1. You start offering to cut up other peoples food
2. I play peek-a-boo in the middle of the grocery store
3. You only have time to shave one leg.
4. You get excited about the word Ball
5. Your child thrws up and you catch it.
6. You count the sprinkles on a cupcake to make sure they are equal. ( not experienced with my own kid but have with nieces and nephews)
7. You take a portable potty everywhere since it is the only one they will use. (again with nieces and nephews)
8. You get excited over poop...it had been awhile since the last one if you know what i mean.
9. When someone elses kid screams in an airplane for an hour and a half it doesn't even phase you.
10. The song stuck in your head while you fall asleep is the ABC's
11. You can be mad as ever at them but as soon as you see them sleep you forget anything that ever made you mad.

Balls, Balls, Balls

Okay, so andrew officially said his first word today. I mean he always sits and chats away to himself saying mamama and dadada but hasn't clicked what they mean.
Andrew and I were playing pass and I asked him to pass me the ball. He then said it. I was so excited and made a big deal about it so for the rest of the day he continued to say it whenever he saw a ball. The little things that make you excited hu?

10 Things You May Not Know About Me

Okay so I am jumping on the bandwagon. It was so much fun to read other comments on their blogs so I decided to do it on mine as well.

1. I want a lot of kids
2. I am going on a cruise in May
3. I met my husband in Vienna, Austria
4. I don't like cats
5. I hate when my husband wears socks to bed...I know I am weird.
6. I like to clean, once again I am weird
7. I love to cook.
8. I really want to go to Wimbledon, the US Open would also do.
9. My favorite place I have traveled to is Italy. (Venice or Sorrento)
10. I don't have any idea where I will be living in 8 months and I think it is exciting.

Better Late Than Never

We had such a great Christmas season. We were able to see Santa. Many of the other cousins didn't like him too much but Andrew thought he was real cool with a fun beard. We celebrated Christmas Eve with all the cousins playing the quarter game, bingo, having a great program full of lots of singing and playing instruments, and eating lots of treats. We were lucky to have the Murry family and one of the many Tullis families there to sleep over. Collin and Andrew ended up having the same Christmas PJ's. Andrew had so much fun on Christmas morning. He didn't understand why Kevin and I woke him up at 6 in the morning but once he saw his toys that Santa brought him then he was okay. So anyway, Merry Christmas......just a bit too late.

Mazie Isabella Tullis

Andrew is pleased to announce the arrival of his cousin Mazie Isabella Tullis. We are so excited to finally get her here safe and sound. Anne was on bed rest for a few weeks to keep that baby in a bit longer and it worked. It was so fun to have them around and get to see so much of Collin. It is even more fun to have this cute baby in our family. She has so much hair. It is so thick you can't even see her scalp. But I guess it is okay because she did agree to give Andrew her secrets. Congrats Adam and Anne we love you!

Winter Has Arrived

Winter has arrived. We have snow on the ground...not the 5 inches like they predicted but some. I love this time of year. I love the shopping and the crowds and the smells , the candy, the nativity and the decorations and the lights.....okay I could go on and on. I guess I am just so excited for this Christmas season. I have always loved this time of year but I think this year will be even more fun because we have a little one. He is only 9 months and won't know why we will waking him up at 5 in the morning on Christmas but still I feel like the Santa Clause magic is back. I hope everyone enjoys this time of year as much as I do.

Carving pumpkins is a tradition I love. Andrew also loved it.

Andrew did an Amazing job don't you think?

Andrew was the cutest little cow I have ever seen.

Andrew loved Halloween. He thought it was so much fun to have so many kids coming to our door. He also loved going trick-or-treating to the two houses we went to.

Just some fun Pics of Andrew

Andrew loves to play in the pans.

He has been sitting up for a little while now

but I just can't get over that cute smile.

Prunes Prunes the magical fruit the more you eat the more you poop.....

At least we hope so!

The Next Generation of Tullis/ Hinton Lawn Care!

I know our blog consists mainly of pictures of Andrew and the latest amazing thing he has done but I guess that is what happens when you have a baby. His cute smile was much more interresting than the dinner I made or the two times I was up last night. People always said you loose yourself in your kids. Now I can completely agree. Andrew is the coolest and most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me.(Except you Kevin, I love you too)

Well, so as you can see we have started Andrew off early mowing the lawn. That is his one job so far. He loves to hang out with that cute daddy of his! What can I say? I love my BOYS!

97th Percentile

Okay, so I took Andrew into the Doctor today for his six month checkup. I am a horrible mother of course because he had a virus that I didn't know about.....I just assumed the grumpiness came from teething. I guess I need to give myself a bit of slack. I mean it is not like they come with instructions or anything. I also found out that he is tall fairly skinny with a huge head. I am not joking. He falls into the 40th percentile for weight the 85th percentile for height and the 97th percentile for the size of his head. I just had to laugh. That just means he is going to be extra extra smart right?
Andrew we love you and know you will grow into the head!