Can you see Justin hanging out in that carrier? Yes, my little man is almost a year old and we still sport the carrier in the BOB stroller only because I haven't taken the time to remove the carrier adapter(that's not really what it's called, but whatever!) Poor little man...tight squeeze these days, huh?
But Momma, I'm still HAPPY! Ahh, those eyes...
Some silly pics from the park!
...and to end this perfectly, beautiful day outdoors, Jacob helped his Daddy work in the yard! This kid was DIRTY when it was bath time...whew, he was a smelly, little man all day today. but isn't that the joy of having two boys??!! 
Oh Justin, your smile, that laugh and giggle, the way you light up when Mommy walks in your room...love it all, little man and I can't believe that you'll be turning one so very soon. Where did the time go? Seems like not-so-long-ago, we were welcoming you into our family. Your big brother adores you and things it's so "cool" that you're able to play in his room with his big boy toys! You love to eat and drink your formula. You're pretty much content with "people food" and any of it! Your favorites are definitely mac and cheese and oatmeal-you could eat it all day! Looking forward to your super FUN 1st birthday, Justin! MOMMY LOVES YOU ALWAYS!!!!! and by the way, I love the way you crawl, SO unique and hilariously precious(is that even a word?!)
Jacob in the cockpit of the shuttle! 
Jacob was able to talk me into a small souvenir to remember the fun day...oh, and a year membership too! Guess we'll be making a trip again very soon! I think I basically paid for the four-story fun house, because that's what they L-O-V-E-D! Thanks for a fun day, can't wait to do it again!
The St. Joseph Altar took place today at our local Catholic Church. Most of you know I am sicilian, thanks to my grandparents, and the Altar is a tradition for Sicilian Catholics that is held each year. My grandmother worked on this altar for years, making it special each and every year. Then our family would come and help celebrate this beautiful tradition with her. Now we are blessed to be able to carry her legacy through us and this year the altar was dedicated to her...so very special to my family.
The Altar is three tiers, representing the Holy Trinity. The people of Sicily prayed to St. Joseph, their patron saint, to end death and starvation during the Middle Ages. Breads, cakes and cookies are baked in Christian shapes and each piece represents something very sacred to the Sicilian Catholics.
The generations of hard workers that make this possible each year...and ME, the future generation! Yay!!! Why am I always the tallest woman in a group? Ughh
My mother and I and if you notice my grandmother's picture is right between us with a beautiful tribute to her and her hard work. Thank you, Dixie.
What a beautiful couple! Me and my loving husband...whew, I love this man!
Momma's two boys! and would you look at those tractor tires?!! I love you two more than you'll ever know and I had SO much fun being with you both and watching you discover some cool things today!
Momma and her little man!
Jacob had to test drive a Chevy Camaro! He probably would have taken off if his feet could reach those pedals?!
MeMe and her little man too!
watching the chicks hatch...so sweet!
Jacob was a farmer for a day! Whew, it was some hard work. he even had to plant some tomatoes...not for "real" but it sure was fun to watch him take this sooo seriously!
Our lil' farmer pickin' some corn!
I love these boys more than life itself!!! Both such different personalities and it is SO fun to watch them interact each day! Justin thinks the world of his big bro and I love that. I always wanted a sibling to share things with, so I am so happy that they have their lives to share with one another.
These photos are my larger plaques, but the mini's are just as FUN! Perfect for a child's room or a fun, empty place on your wall...
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So to kick SPRING BREAK off right, we were invited to my uncle's beach house they rented for the week, it was a beautiful day and we sure did have FUN! A little cold, but Jacob didn't seem to mind as you can see!
Look at my kid with his pants pulled up like they're underwear! Freakin' out that he might get his pants wet. Now, little did he know that 2 min. after we took this picture, he would fall straight in the water and get soaked...LOL! Seriously, soaked!
Look at those little feet splashing in that water, he was so happy!
Mommy and Jacob waiting on the porch swing for Uncle Paul to bring the boat around for us to hop on for a ride! This was Jacob's 1st ever boat ride and he LOVED it! He thought it was hilarious that he kept bumping up and down-it was a bit windy! And we actually saw a dolphin in the Gulf Of Mexico!! WOW! And Daddy caught an Eel...ewww gross! It looked like the ugliest snake you've ever seen...trust me, not something I wanna see again.
Black Eyed Peas, Baby! 
Allow me to explain! My son has NEVER enjoyed haircuts...anybody else deal with that? We were forced to stop taking him to barbershops back when he turned 1 1/2 due to his all-out FEAR(I'm talking extreme!) of haircuts. Not sure how it all began, but I will say that at one point, we were at SportClips and I really can't go into details about the embarrassment we faced that day! Sad, I know. He literally foams at the mouth, goes into what I like to consider the "crazies" until it's O-V-E-R. So, what is my solution?? We have opened a barbershop right here in the McClellen house! Ha! It starts off okay, until you turn on the clippers...
Here would be where the "crazies" comes into play...
Now, look at this dramatic face(not sure where he gets this from??!, maybe his mother?)It's O-V-E-R and back to calmness we go! Yay! Another haircut accomplished! I must say it's a little better, no foaming at the mouth this time, just lots of spitting from the hair getting into his mouth! If you ask him why he dislikes haircuts SO much, his answer will be, "the hair itches, the clippers are loud and I don't wanna have one ever again!"...and I promise we do not hurt our child in any way during this procedure and we stop when it gets WAY outta control, but why do I feel like the only one that deals with this haircutting issue?? HEEEELLLLLPPPP!!!
Zzzzzzz!!!
and although he crashed in the stroller as well, he got home and decided it was play time in his crib! Mommy is okay with that, my sweet boy, you take naps like a charm!! I am loving this little peek-a-boo game you play every time I come in your room to check on you! LOVE IT!
and randomly...another one of my creations! Can you tell I am loving making these adorable domino necklaces?! This one is for my mother-in-law, her grand kids call her, DeDe and she has four grand babies and I have listed them in order from oldest to youngest...came out super cute! wish you could see a better picture, but I don't have one of those "SUPER DUPER fantastic, Mommy cameras", so this is the best I can do! Sorry!
