The closet eater

I could hear rummaging in the pantry. I opened the door to find this little man had pulled the oreo's down, opened the bag and was gnawing away on one.

I took it away, and was met with this face.

I felt bad so I let him gnaw on it a little longer, sat down and enjoyed a few myself.

Annual Shopping Trip

This was our third annual shopping trip, and it did not disappoint. When lots of food, shopping, pedicures, and laughing are involved, how could it?

We always go the day after Thanksgiving, so it is a MAD HOUSE... but in a fun sort of way. Shop all day, and spend the night in a hotel. Its always fun to be with these girls and I can't wait until next year!

Cheesecake Factory anyone?

Getting rejuvenated for more shopping!

Three, but whose counting..

Three years ago, this was a good day.

And its been great ever since. I have everything I ever wanted, because of you.

Love ya, until next year

Halloween 09

We had a successful, very busy Halloween this year. The week of Halloween we crammed in 3 parties, pumpkin carving, haunted house making, and of coarse a little trick or treating. Cash had no idea what was going on, but we had fun pretending like he did!

The Dragon

The Bee (Claire) The Transformer (Abe)

The Mime's (Troy and Jem)

Cleopatra and Pharo

The artsy fartsy type

I've always thought Mason was very creative. I've always been a little jealous because it just comes so naturally to him.. and not me. Its also one of the things that I admire most about him. When it comes to photography, writing, drawing, creating of any kind, he just has a knack for it.

Well in school this semester he has been taking an art class. I thought oh how cool, its right up his ally. Well little did I know just how up his ally it was until he started his first few assignments. Needless to say I was shocked at how "artsy fartsy" he really is. Here are a few of his assignments that he has drawn.

On the move

Cash is crawling. Well more of an army crawl, but still very mobile. Once Cash was immobile, content sitting and exploring what was within his reach. Now a whole new world opens up: mobility.

A world where my hands aren’t quit as interesting anymore as my closet , or the diaper bag across the room. A world where the sound of my voice is no longer enough to instantly put him to sleep, but requires a binki, his own bed, and a quiet room. It means I'm boxing up the little clothing, and filling his drawers with the big. It means when I leave the room, he knows, and is on my tail.

A world where he has figured out that there is more to it than just eating and sleeping. A world where there are endless things to be touched, thrown, tasted, discovered and explored.

Part of me is a little sad this “immobile baby” chapter is over. It means as he gets older the less he will need me. The other part of me loves to watch him discover what this world has to offer.

Get ya pap's

My own newsie boy.

HAWAII

We just returned from a fabulous vacation to hawaii. My dad is working on the temple over there, so we decided to join him, on one of his many trips there. My mom, Troy and Jemaica also came and we had a ton of fun! 

We went snorkeling here, called Sharks Cove. A ton of fish.. kind freaked me out. 

We ate at these little shrimp stands on the side of the road.. best shrimp i've ever had!

You can't be in Hawaii and not order a Pina Colada!

The Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Hangin at the Beach

We really had a alot of fun, mostly just hangin out with the fam, and taking it easy. I was so sad to leave because I know its going to be a long while before we go back.

Summer So Far

We have been having a fabulous summer! Here is just a quick run down of a few things that have been going on.

Fourth of July: Parade, fireworks, ect..

Mason did his first triathlon! Its called the Spudman in Burley Idaho. So we drove up and stayed the night. He said it was so much fun, and he can't wait to do another!

We've been working on our yard all summer, and finally got it done!  I wish I had some before pictures, cuz it was a serious project!

But the majority of our days are spend here, doing what we do best!

And last but not least, my little Cash boy is growing like weed!

Represent

We've been having a fun busy summer, but its not over yet... we're off to Hawaii next week! Can't wait to see what rest of summer has to bring!

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Grateful

 I have been having so much fun with Cash latley.  I love being his mom.  There is no better job in the world. I cannot explain in words the love feel for this little guy. I want to be a better person for him.  I pray that I will be able to teach  him all he needs to know, and grateful that I get to be called Mom. 

Weekend Getaway

This weekend we stayed at the Canyons Resort in Park City thanks to mason's brother Matt for letting us stay at his condo. (Thanks matt and hiedi!)

Troy and Jemaica, and Brooke and Wade came up and we had a blast! We did lots of eating, shopping, and staying up way too late playing games and out of control laughing. It was so fun to just get away for the weekend, even though  it wasn't very far. The perfect mini vacation!

The crew

Cash was the perfect shopping partner!

Troy and Mason in there matching hoodies

At this really yummy bbq place we went to

Two thoughts:

First thought:

There is nothing more perfect in the world than this:

Second Thought:

Why can't my double chin be as cute as his?

Its been a while..

Here is what we've been up to:

Went and fed the ducks at sugar house park with these guys..

Busy doing this again..

Went and saw this.. (which was freakin awesome)

And hangin out with this little dude all day..

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Well Cash is three weeks old! We have been having so much fun with him over the past couple of weeks, as he is trying to get used to his crazy parents. He is a pretty content and happy baby as long as he is fed! Took him to his 2 week appointment, and he is 9 pounds started out at 7'15 , so he is definately a growing boy!
Mason did a little photo shoot with him, I think they turned out cute. And here he is thoroughly enjoying his bath.