Michael's New Favorite Things!

I have to apologize for all of the pictures but I am kind of camera happy these days. Every new little thing that Michael does I think is so ... cute that I HAVE to take a picture of it. His new latest things are to play with his feet and to eat plastic. I just can't help but love this little boy!

I thought Michael looked so cute in his little overalls that I took a picture of him. He has been growing out of things so quickly these days that if I don't take advantage of the moment he doesn't fit into it by the next time I remember that I wanted to take a picture.

Look at how happy he is!!! All you have to do is look at him and he will smile. He definitely loves people.

A Day at the Park

A couple of weeks ago we went down to the park as a family to play around a little bit. The weather has been so nice lately that we wanted to take advantage of it before it gets really cold. I am afraid to say that we still have not seen snow yet! We are going to Ashton Idaho for Christmas so at least we have a better chance of having a white Christmas.

Vlad's off

Last weekend we went to Ashton Idaho to spend a little more time with Vlad (Al's brother) before he left for his mission. While we were there Alan bought a chain saw and convinced everyone to go cut some lumber for his parents wood burning stove. Alan loved every minute of it!

Michael slept in a suitcase until my sister-in-law brought her other pack and play up there with her. Thanks Tiff!

Well the trip was a lot of fun but really quick. It was hard with Michael. He has slept through the night ever since he was 2 months old. When we got there he woke up between 2 to 5 times a night! Ucky! I think the long drive, the time change, and sleeping in a unfamiliar place with Me and Al in the same room could of had a lot to do with it. Now that we are home he has been waking up once during the night. He will cry for a couple of minutes and then fall right back to sleep. All I can say is weird!

Halloween Party

A little over a week ago I threw a Halloween Dinner/Party. It was a lot of work but it turned out really good. We had some gross looking food, games and a ghost story! Everyone had a great time. Here are just a couple pictures of the food we ate.

Here were our two waitresses for the evening, Iona Ax & Mira Mains.

I've been tagged!

Okay, I was supposed to post the picture from my sixth folder, sixth picture. This so happened to be the picture that it landed on. Last summer we went camping near the snake river for Al's Birthday. One of my friends from work let me barrow her raft so that we could go down the snake the next day. We broke two paddles in the process! Oh the memories!

Idaho Trip

A little over a month ago Me and Alan went to Idaho to visit family and such. While we were there Katie had her baby boy, Payton. He is such a cute little guy! This was a new experience for me to see one of my "own" sisters having a child. I definitely had a love for that baby the moment I laid eyes on him. Katie will make such a good Mom! I am glad that I got to see her and Troy one last time before they moved up to Alaska. I am going to really miss them.

While we were there lots of events took place. We had Rachael's farewell and Michael's baby blessing the day after we arrived. Alan's sister Rachael left for her mission and we got to take her to the MTC that Wednesday. While in Provo I got to see Amy and Brandon for a couple of hours and we got to see Alan's Grandma. The next morning Katie had her baby. The whole trip was a blast! It was so great to see everyone exspecially the ones who traveled a distance to be there. Hopefully the next time we go we will get to see the people that we missed.

Michael got enough attention to last him a life time! His cousins found a new favorite doll to play with. I thought it was pretty cute, and he didn't mind for the most part.

Michael is getting so big!

About a month ago I had to put his baby support for his car seat away. He has goten too long for it.

A lady from our ward gave us this chair for Michael. I love it because it is impossible for him to tip over! He can sit on the counter to watch me make dinner and I don't have to worry that he is going to fall off. He just loves it!

This is the jumper that I bought for him from a baby thrift store. He is a little too small for it right now, but he loves it when I pull his legs to help him go up and down. He is such a wiggly worm that I think he will really get a kick out of it once his feet can touch the ground.

Michael just loves Alan's book shelf. You can put him in front of it and he will be entertained for hours just looking at all the different colored books. Hopefully some day he will like to read the books! =)

Father Like Son

Things that Alan and Michael have in common:

1- Al and Michael both tend to make horrible faces when they get cranky.

2- They like to sleep with their mouths open.

3- Before getting up five minutes of stretching must take place.

4- All it takes is one look and you can't say no.

5- They both are really good at making you laugh.

6- And they love to spend time with each other.

THE BIG DAY!

On June 18th we had our first addition to our family. Little Michael has been a complete joy to have in our home. He is so cute and sweet. We just love him to pieces!

Alan couldn't stop smiling at the hospital! What a cute Dad.

I had to include this picture because I thought it was kind of funny. See, they are cute even when they cry.