Shopping

My bubs "needed" some new toys this weekend so we went to Babies 'R Us. He was super good and loved playing with everything we handed him. The huge thing in the cart behind him is a baby gate for the top of the stairs. Since he's VERY mobile, it's way past time to start baby proofing - at least the main level.

Just look at those dimples he got from daddy.  He's a heart breaker!

8 Months

Can you believe how time flies? Just 4 more months and we'll be celebrating his first birthday. Wow. It's so hard to believe my baby boy is getting so big. It seems every day he learns something new. The other day he decided it was finally time to try a cookie.

Other recent accomplishments include but are certainly not limited to:

* stands using an aid
* trying to walk
* crawls to someone & grabs legs to be picked up
* reaches up with arms & asks to be picked up
* crawls fast
* sits up
* sits on both knees
* stands on knees

Fishing

Total driving time: Almost 6 hours (should have been 3.5)
Beds: Not comfortable
Sleep: Didn't get any
Allotted time to fish: Just 3 hours

Not the ideal situation for a relaxing fishing weekend get-a-way.  And so, I just have to ask myself, "Was it worth it?"

You bet it was!

The kids had a lot of fun, and Jacob caught his first fish. He couldn't keep it cause it was too small but hey, it counts, right? He tried so hard and desperately wanted to catch a some thing. Grandpa Wayne said, "Sunday, I'm just going to focus on helping Jacob catch a fish." And that's just what he did!

Williams technique is somewhat questionable.  He kept casting and immediately reeling it in (like he was fishing with a lure).  I said, "Just leave it out there!"  He said, "Hey! That's not how I catch fish." And since he  caught three, I really argue with that.

Grandma Janie is a great at baiting the hook. She's had way too much practice.  (Sorry about that!) They were both very patient. And thanks to them, what started out as a not so great trip, ended up being a big success.

First Day

These boys are growing up so fast. When I first met them, they had just turned 4 and 6. Now look at them. With their birthdays right around the corner, I can't believe how much they've changed in 4 years. I'm excited  for them, but it makes me sad too.  Why can't they be little forever!

I pray they have a wonderful first day of school.  May they learn a lot, make friends, do what they're told and have a little fun.  Love you boys!

Happy Boy

A few weeks ago, Ian was so sick. He caught a bad case of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. Shortly after that, he caught a cold.  He was fussy, whiny and needy. He didn't eat. He was down right sad.

Since then he has gotten over his illnesses and learned how to crawl. He eats like crazy. He won't and can't stop moving.  He smiles and laughs all the time. He's learning how to sleep through the night without snacks.

He's back to his old bubbie self. His personality is so sweet. He's a happy boy and I'm so glad, for now, to have him back. :)

He's Crawling

Ian just took off yesterday.  He's been attempting to crawl for several weeks but yesterday was the first day he crawled more than a few steps.  He's really got the hang of it now.  Time to baby proof before he gets into everything.  He's got places to go and people to see!

Here's a short clip.  After I took this, he wouldn't stop.

First Game

Wow.  I can't believe what a good boy Ian is.  He slept all the way to Denver and back, and he didn't really fuss until the 80th minute of the game.  Despite traffic, we were there early.  We looked around in the store, and bought Ian a Rapids hat.  It's kinda big but not by much.  Guess he takes after his brother, Jacob.  :) Anyway, the boys were so excited about Ian and his first game.  He just looked around, soaking it all in.  He's a sweet baby.  Love those funny little lips!

Go Rapids!