Orcutt family party

Well today was the annual Orcutt family party. This was the first year that we were the hosts. I decided to have salmon and a seafood theme. Thank you Audrey and Todd for the fish. It was a blast, it is really nice to have family in our new home. We had a few mishaps well only one major one-no propane in the BBQ. So we baked the salmon. I however did not get to eat, I do not like seafood and my steak was going to be cooked on the BBQ. But over all it was a nice day. Ryan is sleeping already. He was a little cutie-pie with all of the family. He definitely looks like an Orcutt. All the men are tall and slender. He was in full form because naturally most of the day we just watched him and entertained him. Ryan has always been a loud baby, but I feel like today he really hit some high notes. He was as loud or louder than the crowd most of the day. Only about half of the Orcutt clan were here which was about 20 people. We definitely missed the rest of you. Ryan tried salmon, he really seemed to like it after the first few bites. Ryan also tried just about everything on the dessert table, not by my choice it was pretty cute to watch him. I have learned that I have to let that one go, we really try to feed Ryan healthy food but it is amazing how many people want to give your child sugar (What is with that???). It is fun to know that Ryan will carry on the family name. I was cooking most of the time so I do not have any pictures-bummer.

Five favorite things Friday!

Okay, I should totally be cleaning my toilets to get ready for the Orcutt Christmas party we are having here tomorrow but I am not. I wanted to share my five favorite things from today-Friday. I am obviously thankful for so much more, but these are my top for today.

1. The smell of my husband, sounds weird I know but I miss his smell when he is on shift. Those of you that really know me know that I am big on smells, good and bad I always relate them to something. Ryan and I went and saw him tonight at work. When I gave him a hug and a kiss good-bye I noticed his smell, cannot even explain it. He smells like bunker gear and fires. I truly miss it when he is not here. One of my favorite things is to get in bed and roll over to his side and I can still smell him. It makes me feel safe and loved.
2. My Grandpa Ralph. Tonight we went on a date and had a wonderful time.
3. My mom, tonight when I dropped Grandpa off I walked in the door and Ryan was sleeping in her arms. I love that she knows him so well that when she takes him I do not need to leave a to-do list.
4. Costco-Need I say more.
5. Ryan's little glow-seahorse, he loves it he has been sleeping through the night sense we introduced it to bedtime.

Why the fight????

I often wonder if people who work in customer service really understand the concept of customer service. For over a week I have been trying to resolve an issue with our mortgage company. WE have automatic payment on our mortgage and well basically they took out an extra payment. Really, it is crazy to me that it is their mistake but I am the one suffering. The thing that totally baffles me is that I have been told like 10 different things. I just want an honest answer and people to do what they say they will do. Is that too much to ask for????
Okay, I am done complaining. Today Ryan ate a frozen waffle. his teeth are really hurting him. So a long time ago I saw on a tv show the dad gave the teething kiddo a frozen waffle so I decided to try it. He loved it, it made him happy for a while. Hey I will try just about anything, the poor guy I just do not want him to hurt.

Front Teeth

Ry has his two front teeth, I know it is so crazy. That explains all the grumpy days we have had lately. So if you are counting that is 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. Tonight my mom and grandpa came over for dinner, well they brought dinner with them. Ryan was in full form, he was using his dump truck to walk, he is getting so good and fast. I love middle of the week surprises like dinner with the family. We saw Audrey and Erik for a bit, the boys are becoming more independent each day. Today they were taking each others toys and out of all of the toys they were playing with the most simple toys. I was talking with Audrey today ans she said something to me that really stuck with me. As moms it is always easier to talk about the good things going on with our children. So true in all areas of each of our lives. Like I was saying to her I have had a "hard" last couple of weeks. It is a combo of several things, I use my blog as an outlet/journal so it is full of the ups and downs of motherhood and being a stay at home mom. I hope you all know that this is an honest, vulnerable look into our lives. I usually type exactly what I am feeling or thinking.

Why the songs??

Each one of the songs put on our blog represent something to our family. It might be a song we wanted to hear or it might have deeper meaning to us. Life is full of ups, downs and unexpected turns. I pray every night I am the wife, mother and woman that God has intended me to be. I pray that knowing that throughout my day without God's grace I would not survive. This time two years ago was when I was dealing with all of my fertility issues. It truly was one of the most trying times in my life. I am reminded today that God's timing is perfect and that he has a plan for my life. I type all of this as my little precious boy sleeps down the hall. Ryan is a gift. He is my Samuel.

Rainy day!

Today there is record floods and rain in our area. The entire city of Orting was evacuated and the major high-way is closed. Rexer was going to be home on a Kelly day(a mandatory day off), but he went back for overtime this morning at about 5am. We will not see him until tomorrow sometime. That is a very odd thing to me still that he will be gone for 24, 36 and even sometimes 48 hours at a time. Ryan and I have a good time. We take lots of pictures and try to keep things fun and interesting. I always appreciate all the phone calls and texts from everyone, it is nice to talk to adults. Today I met Julie and Johanna for lunch. Ry had a blast at the Gonzales household. It was nice to try to relax this morning without little man, but it seemed like if it would go wrong well today it did. The good thing is that we are home now safe and dry.

Date Night

Tonight was date night for Rex and I. Well as of yesterday it became date night out of convince. I had Julie's keys-which were accidentally left in my purse and I needed a babysitter for tomorrow. So tonight is date night. The funny thing is that we did not go out to dinner or go to the movies, we went and test drove trucks, yes I am serous! It was more my idea than Rexers. It just seemed like a perfect time to go without a little kiddo with a carseat. Rex had mentioned it a while ago and this was the first chance we have gotten to test drive trucks. Also when we came home we got in our pjs and checked our blog and than looked at pictures from when Ryan was born. Jamie got amazing pictures that captured the entire birth experience. I love to look back at those pictures, they are a beautiful reminder of Ryan's birth. So we sat and cried and talked about our little boy and how big he is getting. Usually the rule is on date night that we do not talk about Ry, well we blew it this time. It is amazing how a little break can make you realize how much you love your little one. So Uncle Leroy and Auntie Julie thank you for all the help. It will be nice to just relax with my hubby, but the deal is next time you have to take Bunker too!!!

I have said this several times before on my blog, but one of my favorite things to do is watch Ryan sleep. There is a special peace that comes over me when I see my little boy sleeping. Sometimes I forget that he is mine and a product of me, until I watch him sleep. Tonight I went in to his room to watch him sleep and he was sleeping with his butt up in the air. I use to sleep like that when I was a little girl. He has his butt up in the air and his arm around his little glow seahorse. The seahorse is a new addition to bedtime. We are hoping that he will comfort him in the middle of the night. It seems to be working so far.

Boot camp success

I am proud to say that boot camp has been a success, well at least for the last two nights. Rex and I have slept all night. Ryan is sleeping in to about 8, which is so nice. Yesterday we went up to the Gonzales house. It snowed most the afternoon, it was so beautiful. By the time we left there was about 3 inches of snow. It made for a long drive home, but at least was really pretty. I am starting to feel better, it is amazing how good you feel after a good night sleep. Rexer is on a 24 so I am hoping that tonight goes well also.
Ryan ate an apple yesterday, Elisha was eating one and she gave him a bite. He held on to that apple so tight. He was pretty much just gumming, but he held the entire thing in his hands-too cute.