Busy Crafting

Well I've been playing a little bit lately. I made myself a Halloween decoration cause I don't have any. It turned out kinda silly but I think it's cute. The ghost reminds me of an ugly doll. For some reason I can't get it to face the right direction but here it is....

These are some super cute shoes I made for Summit. The pictures doesn't do them justice!

I also made Summit's Halloween costume. I'll have to post pictures of that later.

We Need Everyones Help...Please Vote!

Austin's trying to decide which hairstyle to go with. Which one is best A, B or C?

A

B

C

Isn't he CUTE!!!

The Birthday Weekend

We had such a fun weekend. Summit's birthday stretched all weekend and it's still not over. He hasn't opened his presents from Grandma and Grandpa yet. Friday night (the night before his b-day) we went shopping and got his presents. On Saturday morning he opened a few and played with them. Then we relaxed and cooked for his party/family reunion that we had on Sunday night. On Saturday night we ate pizza and opened another present. Then on Sunday morning we opened more presents, went to church and then that night we had a party. He got more presents and had a huge cupcake all for himself. It was so much fun.

Thanks Nana and Grampy for the cool truck and the fun instruments...we love them!

Here he is giving Muno loves.

He found his favorite animal in his book.

Dinner. Yum.

Here are some of our friends that were there...Polly and Beckett.

More friends...Amanda and Kayden.

Happy Birthday to My Sweet Little Boog!

I can't believe it's already been a year. Time goes so fast! We are so lucky to have our little Summit! He has been such a blessing in our lives. I thought I'd share a few reason's why I'm grateful for him.

1. His smile lights up my day.
2. He likes to make me laugh. He knows what to do to make me laugh and he does it with a straight face which is even funnier.
3. He's so smart...he can say eight words now.
4. He trusts me.
5. His cheeks are softer than velvet and so incredibly kissable.
6. He loves to snuggle me.
7. He gives great kisses.
8. He is obsessed with toilet paper and wipes...can't find a toy much cheaper than that.
9. He's a great shopping companion.
10. He says "HI" to everyone we pass in grocery store.

This is the first moment we met and the bond was so strong already. I am so grateful that I get to spend everyday with him. Our bond has grown so much in the last year. It's incredible how a parent can love their children. I'm so blessed to have my amazing boys!

On the way home from the hospital, as tears streamed down my face, I asked Andrew, "How can they send me home with this baby? I don't know what I'm doing. I can't be a Mom." I couldn't imagine how I was going to do it and now I can't imagine how it could be any other way. My life is amazing.

HI DAD

Well...Dad has been gone for two weeks on a crazy backpacking trip and we're visiting Nana and Grampy. Here is a post for Dad so he can see his cute little boy and see what we've been up to. Welcome home Dad...we're so proud of you...you're amazing! We miss you like crazy. Two more days and we'll be home.

Here we are at the zoo watching the whales swim.

Here is Aunt Vika taking Summit down the slide...he loved it!
Here we are in the yard playing with Grampy and setting up their new tent.
Summit is playing with his new monster toy from Aunt Becci...he thinks it is so funny!
Here he is picking blueberries with Nana up at Uncle Steves house.
Here he is playing with the bowls were were using to pick vegetables in the garden.

Here are the blackberries we picked...like 16 cups or something. Then Nana made a pie...yummy!

Lost Coast

It's a little late but here are the pictures from the lost coast. We had such a blast! It's hard to backpack with a little baby though. Austin and Andrew were so awesome though...they carried all my stuff so I could carry Summit and his stuff. What troopers!

Here's the before shot

And the after shot

And a few in between

Wish it didn't take so long to download them or I'd put more. We're headed to the fair....I'm excited!

WE LOVE VISITING FAMILY!

Summit and I were so lucky...we went up to Washington to visit Nana and Grandpy and Aunt Vika and Uncle Andy. We had so much fun. We are so grateful for Art and Roz letting us tag along on their way to Canada. We played at the park with friends and family, in the water at the Gig Harbor dock and in Nana's bay and at the Peterson's pool, we played with the dog, with Aunt Becci, and we relaxed. What more could you ask for?! It was so awesome! He also said Mama while we were there, started to play peek-a-boo with his blanket, and said Ba for his Ball. I can't believe how much he changed just in that week while we were away from Dad and Austin. Oh, and another piece of earth shattering news...Summit is sleeping through the night. Finally I broke down and put him in his own crib for good. None of this wishy-washy retrieving of the child when he whines stuff. He sleeps until 5 or 6 am. I am so excited. I should have done that a long time ago. The other day he sleep for 11 hours. Never thought I'd live to see the day that happened.
Summit thought that Uncle Andy was pretty cool. He even babysat our little guy so Nana and I could go kyaking. Yummy...sea treats. Summit thought the seaweed and musscles tasted so good straight from the sea.

Nana is crazy...she was dangling him above the water...of course she had quite the grip...and Summit thought that was the best thing in the world. If she took him out he would try and crawl right back in.
We had fun floating in the tube in Burley Lagoon with Aunt Vika.

Summit giggled like crazy when I pushed him on the swing.

Here we are back home with Daddy. We start 'em early with this driving business.

And we can't wait for our next trip to WA!