hayes

feeling hot hot hot

so San Diego has been on fire this week. these dang Santa Ana winds show no mercy when they bring in the 90+ degree heat. I’m pretty used to it by now since I’ve lived in Escondido
(north San Diego county) my whole life, which is one of the hotter hot spots. We had many trips to the mall to walk around in AC, stayed in swim suits and drank lots of iced tea. Summer checklist: new BBQ and lots of trips to the beach! SoCal residents for life.

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spring chickens

Easter 2014, consisted of a “friends” egg hunt for all the todds, Easter Saturday party for us adults and Easter Sunday at Grammy’s house a.k.a. my mom.  It was a beautiful week.  My favorite thing about Easter (and any holiday) is looking back at past pictures and seeing how much the kids have grown.  Hayes was only a few weeks old last Easter so it was such a bittersweet moment looking back at how truly fast a year goes by. Can’t wait for the next fun family holiday…4th of July! so ready for summer! IMG_4778

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double 1st birthday fun

We celebrated Hayes’ 1st Birthday this past weekend and because my best friend had her little boy Jacob the day after Hayes was born, we decided to have a joint party.  It was fabulous.  The boys looked adorable and we split the cost of the party and the work load! There was double the meltdowns when the boys got wiped down after the cake smashing…just no getting around that one.  I have no doubt that these boys will be friends for a long time to come.

Hayes William Tormey Born 03.14.13

Jacob Christopher Petsch Born: 03.15.13  

hayes and bubba

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365 days

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?

♥measure in love♥

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Happy 1st Birthday Hayes William! 

you complete our family and we love you as high as the sky!

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cake smash

Dear Hayes,

You are a week away from turning ONE! i can’t believe how fast this year has gone by! i feel like it was yesterday that you were swaddled up like a little burrito laying in your bassinet.  You are such a joy.  Your smile is contagious and makes anyone who sees it smile also.

Everyone tells me you are so handsome and will be a “heartbreaker” someday, but i know in my heart that you will be a sweet loving boy and man.   Mommy loves you so much! Happy almost 1st Birthday dude!

Photos courtesy of: Primrose Plum Photography

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do you wanna build a snowman?

So, i’m back at the old late night typing gig.  i am happy to report that i finally have this whole mommy of two thing under control!  I freaking love my kids, they are the best.  Nothing too fascinating to report just your basic mom crap.  Recently potty trained Avery and she did SO much better than i was expecting! Also starting to plan Hayes’ first birthday, good times good times.

Most of my close friends know i am OBSESSED with musicals and musical theater. I grew up in a very musical family and there is nothing more amazing to me than the feeling of live theater.  Yes, i’m aware this is a HUGE topic shift but hey this is my blog so whatever.  ANYWAY… i took Avery to see the movie Frozen, just like the rest of the planet and i of course fell in love with the music immediately and Avery fell in love with Olaf and Elsa.  i guess where i’m going with this is that i probably love this movie a little more than your average mom but that makes me Brooke. #iheartIdinaMenzel #TeamFrozentheMusical

Found this video, amazing… major CHILLS.

AND this one…this chick is rad. i admire anyone with pipes like that! Get it girl!

Topic shift again, i’m still currently addicted to Instagram…kinda over Facebook, don’t go on much unless to post pictures of the kids for random family members.
I started a tumblr account which i LOVE but i’m still trying to figure out. I still don’t even know cool stuff for wordpress, so there’s that.

Pretty much rad pictures that motivate and move me fills up my tumblr. it’s a good escape from wiping bottoms and making bottles.

http://brooketormey.tumblr.com/

undie butt

undie butt

lady killer

lady killer

next blog i feel that Avery’s ballet should be highlighted as well as birthday plans? ehhhh, i’m tired just thinking about planning a party.

la la la la “do you wanna build a snowman? it doesn’t have to be a snowman” i want to be a kid again. ❤