Monday, July 2, 2012

Vacay part 2.. Jolly Rogers

Sunday it was off to Jolly Rogers in Sioux City to meet up with Maren and her family before she flew back to DC.
Daddy and Ben patiently waiting for Mar to get there.


Action shot: Bridger spilt the beer
Maren is one of those friends that even though it has been 2 years since I have seen her (we talked weekly though) we can still pick up right where we left off as though no time has past.

Frist time meeting each other.
Mrs. Colon put the baby to sleep!!!

I was great to reminance about college and all the crazy things we did. boy those were the days!!! 


Traditional college pose
College pose + the baby now!!

Summer Vacation Day 1 and 2

We are off to a great summer vacation. Bridger, myself and Ben left Boise on Wednesday and got to Omaha on Thursday. Bridger has now been to Utah, Wyoming, and Nebraska! We rolled into Omaha and thought forsure everyone would be at work (since that is what everyone said) but we were surpised when we got to the house and Auntie K.K was sitting on the patio in excitment. She tricked us and took the day off to be home and see Bridger!!! Love IT.
 No time for sleep and rest it was off to Dad's so he could meet his new grandson. Bridger and grandpa enjoyed many laughs and snuggles. Bridger even managed to roll for grandpa. We spent the afternoon catching up and and sharing stories.


Back to mom's we went. Auntie K said she would watch Bridge while Ben and I tried to get some rest. It wasn't 15 minutes when the garage door open and in came Uncle D.D!!! You should've seen the expression on D's face when he met Bridger for the first time. There is something to be said about the joy a baby brings to everyone. Uncle D was just smitten and couldn't get enough of Bridger. They were pals from the moment he met him.

 Mom finally made it home from her busy day at work and Bridger woke right up to the voice that he rememeber. It was Grammy! Grammy didn't walk more then five steps before she snatched up that baby and cuddle all night long with him. O and we found out who has the blue eyes... my own mother (aw how did i not relize that... they aren't as blue as Bridger's but they definitly are on the blue side of the spectrum.)

We had a nice evening at dinner and wrapped up our night with lots of laughs. How good it feels to be back home and see everyone!!!

Friday: Bridger slept great and was only up once to feed! I know we were exhausted so I'm certain he was too. We enjoyed time again at dad's in the morning and then headed to lunch at Granite City. Granite City use to be Ben and my place when we lived in South Dakota. We even managed to keep our "mug club" status. They have the best Idaho Fries ever (waffle fries). Yum Yum. Since it was a Friday around 1pm we seated next to a few lady clubs. These ladies were in love with Bridger. One by one they would come over and tell us how cute and beautiful he was. They would share their stories about their grandbabies! Love little old ladies.

Back home we went and I got to take a two hour nap, Ben went out with Uncle D for a few beers and Grammy got to babysit. When I woke I came down stairs to Bridger laughing and laughing harder then I have ever heard. Grammy found his ticklish spot (right under his rib cage).

Finally it was off to the College World Series. I grew up going to the CWS and so to go to the new Ameritrade Baseball Park was a new experience. The park was beautiful, the weather was gorgous (80 with a cool breeze) and lots of great food, family and baseball.

We couldn't have asked for a better night under the big lights.

We had planned to leave after a few innings since we had Bridger, but much to our delight Bridger was wonderful and sat through the whole game with everyone.




He even managed to make the big screen in the park a few times. What can I say he is one cute baby.


We didn't get home till really late, but in turn Bridger slept THE WHOLE NIGHT!!! 8 hours!!


 We are having a great time here in Omaha and so thankful to be able to see all our family and friends.

time flys....4 months

My boy is 4 months old today. Where does the time go. I have so much blogging to do from our vacaction but that is a HUGE job, so since I don't have that much time today to do that I figured I would blog about the best boy ever.

Bridger is growing in every aspect of his life. He found his feet recently and loves to pull them up with his hands. I think he is starting to sprout a tooth. In the last week he has been knawing on his fist all the time. And talking outloud alot.

While at Grammy's he learned to blow loud raspberries and this morning at 5am my boy layed in his bed loudly blowing raspberries as Ben and I smiled and chuckled a little. I was pretty darn cute.


His smile is contagious, his blue eyes are show stopping and his laughter makes my heart melt. Happy 4 months Bridger boy!!! Mommy and Daddy love you.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

book worm


We are gearing up to go on our big road trip across America (well not really across the whole U.S.A but it will sure feel like it by the time we get to our final destination (18 hours).

Can't get enough of those baby blue eyes!
Are we crazy... YEAH we are but I wouldn't have it any other way. We may be load down with two adults, one baby (3.5 months old) and dog all in one tiny car but that's when memories are made. I'm just grateful Ben didn't want to camp in the back of the pickup this year. Wouldn't that have been a sight to see.
Rolling around!

 I wanted to quickly mark down a few things before we leave about Bridger:
Laughing and smiling all day long.

  • He is 15 weeks old.
  • loves sucking his thumb (he has FOUND IT)
  • Today we finally got him to actually laugh in excitement, not just a high pitch scream
  • loves to stand up with mamas assistance
  • blowing lots of raspberry's

  • back to sleeping through the night (up for a quick feed around 3am)
  • #1 necessity for mom and dad is "baby got colic" music. calms him right down and puts him to sleep when he fights us
  • still hates sitting in his car seat by himself. is okay when someone is in the back with him, but if not he only last about 15 minutes before a huge melt down.

On another note today we were packing and i just couldn't help myself.
Bridger was trying on mommy's glasses so I started to snap away. He was as happy as could be. My little bookworm. Grandpa Parsons got him the Black and White Rabbit ABC book and he LOVES it. We leave it in the car so when Dad drives, Mommy can read to him and he loves the page where Rabbit lands on G. G for Glue, Rabbit spills the glue and gets all messy. Lots of squealing!!!


Happy Birthday Grandpa Parsons ~ We love you!!!!
Audrey showing Grandpa how to pose!
Look at those cute grandkids!!

Monday, June 18, 2012

part 2 and a first swim

Bridger and I treated Ben to a yummy delicious brunch at Murphy's followed by an afternoon of swimming.



Part 2 of Father's day weekend continued as plan on Sunday
Daddy had the luxury of changing a blowout diaper on Father's Day in the morning.


Boys being boys
Daddy opening up his gifts.
This was Bridger's first time swimming in a pool and what better way to finish off celebrating our wonderful daddy then to go swimming.
All ready to go!
 The water was a little cold but he hung out with all of us and was a great boy.

 Bridger did great. 
 He even managed to get comfy and nap on the big lounger for a solid 2 hours.
Soooo tired

Enjoying the afternoon

dive competition

Naker Baby

We are so thankful for our fathers, husband and daddy and grandpas. Happy Father's Day.
Swimming takes a lot out of a young boy!