Bull Trout 2012

 We had a great time up there this year.

It was little different from any other year in the past, first we didn't go up on July 4th since the fourth fell on a Wednesday this year and second we didn't stay over night since we have a new baby.

But we were still able to make it up there for the day!

 I'm so glad that Bridger got to experience it.

Daddy limited out on fish and couldn't have been any happier.

Being a new daddy he doesn't get much time to get out and do those things to often.

 He ended up finding a little meadow/brook and was there all afternoon.

He came back for lunch (a ham/turkey with horseradish cheese) and a diet coke, with 13 fish and then it was off again to catch another 12 before dinner.

Grandpa took a cat nap and when he woke he was off to find Ben. While the rest of us tried napping :)

The boys got back and wouldn't you know they both ended up catching a total of 50 fish.

 In turn it made for a great fish fry featuring Grandma Parsons coleslaw (from the garden), zucchini chocolate chip cookies and all the yummy fish you could eat.

Lots of chatting with Grandpa too!

 It was nice to relax in the warm cool breeze and catch up with everyone, we did miss B though!

Audrey, Nat and Bridger were best friends all day and played until they couldn't play any more!

We took lots of pictures, had lots of laughter and made lots of memories!!! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Parsons for having us.

Over the last few years!!!

 P.S. As I am writing this I must document that baby Bridge didn't take very long naps in camp yesterday so he is blissfully sleeping the day away.... hope I don't pay the price tonight. He slept like a champ last night after we got home and took baths.

All the grandchildren with the grandparents

What a difference a few years makes!

one more thing

got an email from one of my student's mom yesterday. She wanted to check in and see how summer was going and to tell me that Ruth misses me. It just reminded me of how lucky I am to teach children. there really is no better job then being a teacher....well except being a mommy,but i don't consider that a job!!!!! one month left!!!!!

hobbies

Bridger is growing so much everyday and I am finding myself trying to play catch up with every new thing that he is exploring and posting it on the blog .

Recently he has NOT been sleeping during the night which has made this mama one tired lady. I don't know if it is from teething, grammy not being here and our schedule getting messed up or if it is just one of those "baby" things.

But either way I am so grateful to spend time with this little guy.

This morning when I woke up I turned on the news and watch the unfolding of the shooting that took place in Aurora, Colorado. More then ever my heart sank when I heard that the shooter killed multiple people. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their family. I have done quite a bit of reflecting and can't even begin to imagine why anyone would do this and what these families must be going through. I know I will be holding my precious baby a little tighter today and keeping the victims in my prayers.

Onto hobbies, many of you know that I absolutely love photography, and the creativeness that it brings.

With the arrival of our new baby it has truly blossomed and I find myself reading more on it and practicing more and more.

For my on sanity this hobby keeps me focused and it calms me town when I go back and edit.

I am definitely an ARMATURE but love to practice on this precious guy. Aren't I lucky to have such a happy boy!

baptism and an anniversary

The last two weeks have flown by and I find myself more and more busy every week. Is there really only a month left before school starts again!!!!

This past weekend Bridger was baptised. It was beautiful and we were lucky enough to have some family there to watch it. Bridger is so lucky to have his Uncle Bill and Aunt Becky as his godparents.

 Mass was at 5pm, we all went and Bridger did well. Cousin Audrey was right by his side holding his hand and getting his binky for him anytime it dropped. She shh'd him when he would get fussy and made cute smiley faces at him to make him laugh a little out loud. I caught daddy looking over and giving us the eye followed by a quick "put the pacie in."

 The good thing about our church is that a few squeals of delight are okay and the people around us were pretty captured by our little guy and all his giggles and smiles.

 Once mass ended we had the baptism. Bridger was amazing he never once cried and was very interested in the deacon and all he had to say. At one point when the deacon was blessing him Bridger was full of smiles and leg kicks, there was no doubt that god was ever so present.

 Next it was off to the house to spend time with all the family.

The weather was changing and it quickly turned from sunshine to dark clouds and wind.

We spent time chatting, playing, and lots of laughter. Bridger's cousins were so excited to play with him and he was excited to play with them too. Lots of reading, playing with blocks and watching Nat do gymnastics. That girl has no fear!!!

Everyone took off and we headed downtown for the Twilight Criterion.

We didn't make it to the girls race but we were able to catch the guys.

 Ben and I went last year when I first found out I was pregnant and so the tradition continued on this time I was able to go the beer garden and enjoy some local brews!

Grammy had a blast and enjoyed all the people watching.

Since Grammy was in town we had a chance to spend the next few days hanging out and enjoying each others company. We visited some local eateries and spent many of evenings watching the sunset on the back patio. There is nothing better then to have Grammy in town. One quick plug, we went to Brick 29.....AMAZING!!!!! I haven't had a dinner that good in a VERY long time. The service wasn't the best since they were packed, but the food was delicious. (Thanks B. for the recommendation).

Bath time was extra special this week since Grammy was here!

Yesterday was Ben and my 2 year anniversary, originally the plan was to have grammy babysit but since she did that all morning so I could go into work and then go get a hair cut ( I took a lot off :) (no pictures though) I wanted to make sure that I got to spend a little more time with her before she had to leave. So for Ben and my anniversary we all went out to a little Mexican restaurant and enjoyed some margaritas and Bridger's belly laughs. Where the belly laughs came from is beyond me, but I definitely think he was putting on a show! I was given a wonderful little boy and I couldn't ask for anything better! He is an absolute blessing to us and we look forward to many more years of joy and happiness. 7/17/10

Our wonderful little weekend with grammy wrapped up today when we had to say our goodbyes. Never easy to do, but we look forward to seeing her soon!


A few things to note about Bridger (7/18/2012 (4.5 months old):

• lots of squealing and talking
• loves baths more and more
• offically out of 0-3 month clothes but can wear some 9 month clothes too.
• still hates long car rides
• loves being read too
• loves dancing with mom to country music in the living room
• rolling in all directions with NO assistance
• his favorite toy is a stuffed animal that sings the ABC's
• tried rice ceral last week FAIL!!!

• LOVES to hang out with mom during laundry day

This is what I caught on Saturday morning.... son like father!!! Love my boys