Five Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes

Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear

Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes

 

 How do you measure, measure a year?

In daylights, in sunsets

  In midnights, in cups of coffee

 

 In inches, in miles

In laughter, in strife

 In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes,

How do you measure a year in the life?

How about love?

 How about love?

 How about love?

 Measure in love...

Seasons of LOVE

As I sit here writing this post, tears are flowing as I think of how much love I have for our sweet little Cash.  This past year, Jeff and I have both learned so much from Cash and from each other and I know that we are forever changed by this amazingly wonderful experience called parenthood.  We have so many things to be thankful for and so many reasons to smile every single day because of one little boy that arrived into this world on May 12, 2011 at 9:10am.  Just yesterday while we were out with Cash, we had three different people tell us "not to blink" and that "it will all go by so fast."  I know that Jeff and I cannot believe that a year has gone by...we do not think people realize just how fleeting time really is until you have a child.  We are amazed every single day by something new that Cash does or how quickly he can master things.  I know that I personally have done my best to slow down and enjoy the little things...for these little things ARE the big things in life.  I take each smile, slobbery kiss, squeeze hug, giggle, clap, step and try to file them into my memory so I will be able to replay them in the future.  And each day when I get to rock Cash to sleep, I take in every moment and know that I have been blessed to be called mommy by this lil man.  Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes...and all it took was one of those for that little boy to steal my heart forever. 

Happy birthday, Cash Albert...mommy and daddy love you so very much!

Springtime Fun!

Since there are so many pictures that I would like to share of our spring time fun activities/visits, I thought that I would just do a post with a TON of pics!  For those on Facebook or that get the Snapfish links, you know that Jeff and I try to take a lot of pics throughout the months and I think that we have done a pretty good job of documenting Cash's first year.  Although, don't ask me about his scrapbook...I haven't even started on month 1!  I guess that I need to get my butt in gear and take a few weekends and get updated on that too!  So, here are some pictures of how we have spent the last few months...

Here are Cash and Daddy getting ready for a wagon ride...Cash really seems to like taking rides around the cul del sac

Hey momma, you wanna come too???

Holding on tight!

Checking out the yucky Florida grass...this is one thing that I can say I miss about Michigan...the grass down here is more like weeds and is not very soft at all.  But as you can see, Cash really doesn't seem to mind it at all. 

OF COURSE, he has to take a taste!

In February, Uncle Steve and Aunt Meribeth came to visit.  Cash LOVED having a couple extra people to play with and I don't think that Steve and Meribeth minded the sloppy kisses they got from their nephew either!

Here is Cash playing Peek a Boo...he "hides" with the pillows and then pops up to find us...pretty darn funny

This is how Cash wakes up in the morning and after naps...he is smiling 99% of the time!

Since Cash has 8 teeth, he has been putting them to good use.  Here he is eating carrots...yes, raw carrots!  He loves them!

Good thing we have an awesome Farmer's Market we got to every weekend downtown. We are able to stock up on great fruits and veggies for the week at a great price and now, we have another person helping to eat them up!

And as you can see, Cash is pretty lazy about feeding himself!

Here is Cash in his momma's high chair!  My mom, Sue, drove down with her friend, Sandy, in February and brought this along with her for Cash to use.

Here is Grandma Sue with her little Romeo

At the end of March, Papa David and Grandma Sandy came to visit for a week.  Cash loved having more company and Jeff and I went on our first date since Cash was born...and we only called to check in once!  Here are three generations of Porcaro men

Well, you can take us out of Michigan, but you CANNOT take Michigan out of us!  Jeff and I continue to support our Detroit teams and proudly wear our Detroit gear!  Here is Cash on Tiger's Opening Day...he is wearing a Tigers outfit and a bib that says "Little Detroit Tigers Fan"

Easter Morning...Did the Easter bunny come????

Here is Cash with his first Easter basket...no egg dying/finding or candy this year, but he did get a bucket full of goodies

Here he is sporting his new sunhat and playing with some new toys

When Papa David and Grandma Sandy were in town, we went to the beach.  Cash really seemed to like the sand and shells...

And he kept his hat on too!

Putting shells in the bucket...

And pulling them out!  While we only spent a few hours enjoying the sun and sand, we think Cash had a pretty good first time at the beach!

In March, Jeff and I took Cash to his first baseball game.  Charlotte County is the home of the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training facility and we went to see the Rays/Tigers game.  Cash really enjoyed getting down in the REAL grass and watching some baseball with his daddy.  

 

So as you can see, we have had a lot of fun the past few months.  I apologize for not updating and putting more posts up the last few months, but Cash is keeping us busy and while I am a stay at home mom, any of you who have carried that job title know that there isn't a whole lot of time at the end of the day...and if there is, you usually aren't up long enough to use it!  I hope that you have enjoyed the latest pictures.  If any of you are interested in being included in the Snapfish monthly pictures, just let me know by emailing me or posting a comment on the blog.  I can't believe that I will be posting Cash's first birthday pictures on here in two weeks. Our little boy is growing up so fast!  We hope that this blog makes our friends and family that are miles away feel like they are right down the block or around the corner.  We love you all so much!

Happy 11 Months Cash!

11 months...where oh where has the time gone??????  I cannot believe that our little boy will be a year old in two weeks (since I am late with this post).  Cash has continued to keep us busy with his boundless energy.  He has been working really hard on walking...while he will take a few steps between Jeff and I, he has yet to try to initiate it on his own.  We are still waiting for the day that he just stands up and goes!   This past month we celebrated Easter and are trying to enjoy our Spring weather before the summer heat sets in. Here are Cash's 11 month photos...I will do a spring update after this one with miscellaneous pics from the last couple months. 

Cash was less than enthused to take his monthly pictures...

But he started to perk up when he saw the strap on the camera and thought he could reach it!

Here is our big boy taking a few steps...

He's still a little wobbly on his feet...

But he does pretty good, especially when he sees something that he wants!

Coming to get mommy!

Happy 10 Months Cash!

I know that I say it every month, but I cannot believe that we are at the 10 month mark!  In only two short months, Cash will be a year old!  Every day I look at this sweet child and wonder how our little baby boy has gotten so big!

 Cash continues to make us smile everyday, whether it's with his sweet little giggles, or his new "tricks" that he has learned...here he is "coughing" for us...it's his new favorite thing!

 Cash continues to get stronger and stronger every day and we have no doubt that he will be off an running soon...he is doing really well at walking with us and is getting more and more brave every day.  Lord helps us when he figures out that he can do this on his own!

 Cash's sweet smiles and giggles get him out of a lot of trouble right now...trouble, you say...how can a 10 month old get into trouble???  Well, we have a little boy that is very, very curious and wants to get into EVERYTHING!  But we wouldn't have him any other way!

 Here is our Lady's Man...he is such a flirt and will find all the pretty ladies anywhere we are and will use his charm on them.  Not that it takes a lot!  Here he is saying, "Who, me????"

We can't believe how much Cash has changed in the last few months...he is such a handsome little guy and loves to show off his new teeth...yep, he has gotten four new ones this past month!

Lord help us when he figures out how to walk without the use of the walls or mommy and daddy...and we think we are tired now!  Here is Cash "walking" the hallway...he likes to do this now and I have no doubt that he will just come walking down the hall one day and surprise Jeff and I both!

Of course, I had to add this one in...Jeff and I love the crying pics!  Thank you all for your love and support over the last ten months.  I know that it isn't always easy for Jeff and I to be away from our family as we raise our own, so we can imagine that it isn't easy for all of you either.  Through your love, Cash will always know how special and important he is to our families...and we hope you all know just how much he loves all of you too!

9 Month Update

Well, another month has gone by and I am again late with Cash's monthly post.  We have been busy, busy, busy with Cash this last month.  He has continued to amaze us with how quickly he "masters" a new task.  He has really been cruising using the furniture, walls, toys, people and anything else that gets in the way!  We have no doubt that he will figure out the walking thing soon...and we will really be in trouble then!  Today, I took Cash for his 9 month well visit and Dr. Liou was happy with his progress.  Cash weighed in at 22 pounds, 4 ounces and is 29 1/2 inches long!  Cash continues to eat well and right now, I think his favorite food is mangos and Cheerios! He now has 8 teeth and we think there are more already working their way in.  He is such a happy little boy and Jeff and I are so blessed that Cash chose us to be his parents.  Here are some 9 month pics for you all to enjoy...we can't believe that 10 months old is just around the corner! 

Smiley boy!

"Walking" with Daddy...this is one of his favorite things to do now!

Such a serious little boy!

Love the teeth and chunky legs in this one!