New Toy

I think the pictures say it all......

My little super hero

Finn turned 4 this month and had the coolest super hero party ever.

My friend Heather out did herself (as usual)

and had the cutest decorations and activities you can imagine.

Griffin was a little young to participate in the festivities,

but he liked (well kind of) his super hero mask.

He just looked too cute. Don't mess with this little man!

Nine

Little G is 9 months old.

He has now been with us as long as I was carrying him in my belly.

It's weird to think of it that way. I feel like he just got here...

but I can't remember life without him.

Just around the corner is his 1st birthday. Sigh....

How can I be upset that he didn't take his nap when I see a face like this?!

He really is so in love with Sophie.

She is the first thing he looks for in the morning.

My sweet little sleepy face

Beach Days

eight

While we were in Idaho

the bubba-lu-balu turned 8 months old

He:

started crawling!!

pulls himself up to stand/creep

is almost stronger than his mom

wants to stand/play in his crib instead of nap

still just has the 2 teeth- working hard on others

doesn't like parking garages- they make him cry

still loves food- pears are his favorite

loved playing the drums in Idaho with his uncle Joe

is excited to have a new cousin(Owen)close to his age

is OBSESSED with Sophie- the feeling isn't mutual

won't stop moving even for a minute

is a very happy, busy, busy, busy little guy

is loved beyond words by his mom and dad

Idaho

I love going home to Idaho for the 4th of July.

It's one of my favorite things.

I love the small town parade. I love my family being together. I love seeing old friends. I love the afternoon BBQ in the backyard. I love watching my dads crazy illegal firework show...

Some of the gang waiting for the parade to start

My favorite float in the parade. You might not be able to tell, but this is the craziest lion I've ever seen. It makes me laugh every year

My cousin Kate and I with our little guys.

Next year they will be raising havoc together fighting for candy.

Its pretty crazy to think about

Some of the illegal loot for the big night.

Surprisingly Griffin slept through the whole thing which was a

4th of July miracle

Kate and I sharing a sparkler...thats how crazy we got

First

my sweet husband... 

Happy 1st Fathers Day 

Griffin is one lucky little guy to have you as a daddy