Noah Davin Guevara

Friday, April 13th was a very special day for one of my best friends. She had her first baby. I was so honored I was able to meet Noah the first day he was born. Likewise, she was able to meet Mason minutes after he entered this world. Special moments like these are ones that I hold dear to my heart. I'm sure we will both continue this tradition when we have more children in the next few years.

Tamara's first time meeting Mason

Baby Noah is just as cute as they come. I forgot what it was like to hold such a tiny baby! My heart opened up with so much love for him and I know Tamara felt the same way about my son Mason. I hope as they grow together they will become the best of friends like us. I always joke with Tamara when we have girls they will marry our sons.

Love him!

Noah's little Asian eyes! He looks like Mason's cousin :)

He's Finally Back!

It has felt like an eternity since I last saw Mason.  This past weekend, starting Friday, he went to Arkansas with my Mom who flew down from South Carolina.  I picked her up at the airport and she went to Arkansas with my cousins to celebrate my Aunt's Birthday.  She really wanted to spend time with Mason and since Laura had to study for an exam and I had to work; we both couldn't make the trip.  Therefore, we let Mason spend the weekend with her in Arkansas along with the rest of the family.  He had a fun time like always, and once again he went to go visit the Buddhist Temple.  His great grandmother also cooked him some Vietnamese porridge aka "Chao."  It was his first taste of an authentic Vietnamese dish.  He loved it.  Although we missed him dearly, my family sent us a lot of photo messages.

While in Arkansas, Mason received a bath everyday from my Mom

Mason sticking to his roots

Mason came back to Texas on Sunday and we went to go pick him up and say bye to my mom.  Then on Tuesday I found out I had court early Wendesday morning and that was at the same day and time Laura had her exam.  And unfortunately our babysitter backed out at the last minute.  However, thanks to my Oanhderful family, Mason's great Aunt and cousin volunteered to take care of him for the day.  So Tuesday I drove him to Sachse where he spent another fun filled day with lots of family members.  Laura and I picked him up the following day on Wednesday after we were able to catch up on our sleep.  We received good reviews that Mason was very well behaved and stuck to his sleeping schedule. 

Mason enjoying his time in Sachse

34 Weeks

Mason did not want to take his picture this week. I guess I can't blame him. He has been such a good sport for the all of the other ones. Although, I think he might have been a little grumpy because he is teething. He currently has two teeth at the bottom and now he's starting to cut two teeth up top! 

33 Weeks & Easter Pics!

This week Mason turned 33 Weeks! His personality is starting to shine through and his new favorite thing to do is give kisses. He's such a sweet baby. I wish he could stay this age forever. It's bitter sweet to know that my little baby is growing up.  

We went to NorthPark Monday to go get his Easter pictures taken which was great because we didn't have to take his weekly photo. He loved the live bunnies and started to pull their ears. Luckily, the bunnies stayed calm and didn't react to the ear tugging!

Easter 2012

Baby Mason goes Easter Egg Hunting for the first time

Yesterday the Vo's invited us to go Easter Egg hunting at the town of Trophy Club.  It was Mason's first time celebrating this holiday.  We bought him his very own easter egg basket and he must have known he was going hunting because he decided to wake up extra early.  We knew he would enjoy egg hunting since it was being held outdoors.  Thankfully the weather was nice, slightly cloudy with a refreshing breeze and no rain.  However, he was only able to get a few eggs even though he was in the 0 - 3 year old group.  Next year, once he starts walking he will get more eggs.

ready for the egg hunt to begin 

Lots of competition

Learning how to pick up eggs and place them into the basket

Easter 2012

Mackenzie, Tanner, and  "Baby" Mason

Mason and the Easter Bunny

First time swimmer

About a week ago we took Mason to his first Birthday party which was held at an indoor swimming pool.  We figured it wouldn't be an issue with Mason because he loves to take baths and he enjoys water.  So we bought Mason some swimming diapers, trunks, and a float.  We put him in the pool and he really enjoyed it.  Thanks to the Vo's for having us as their guests.  We have also scheduled Mason to take swimming lessons which will begin April 10th.  We can't wait!

Mason and Dad swimming together

Mason getting dried off by Mom

With his Toy Story towel and swimming trunks

 his pruned feet