Life is good!!!!

The past few days have been amazing. This morning we got back from a mini vacation. We went to Summit Lake, our good family friends own a cabin on the lake. Well honestly it is a beautiful home not really a cabin. They have boats, all kinds of water toys and well anything you can think of for the water and relaxing. Julie and the girls, Rex, Ry and I all joined April and Grady for 4 days of sun, beer and a ton of fun. April is the ultimate host, truly she just took care of everything. Leroy and Bri decided last minute that they would join the party. I was so thankful that they skipped out on work to hang out. Where to start..... the moment we got there we were in the water. To only time we got out was to eat. Elisha and Ry loved it. Johanna loved it at times. The boys played on the water trampoline-well they played king of the castle. They all got really beat up. Rexer has several bruises. At one point Bri and Leroy were bleeding. Great to sit back and watch. We had smores the first night and Ry ate way too much chocolate. It was really cute, it was all over his face. When we said no more, he licked his fingers and tried to get the chocolate off his face. He swam and played with his cousins from morning to night. I believe that Ryan's favorite thing was the jet ski. Rex decided to take him out for a ride. Within about 5 minutes he was passed out asleep. Rex did not realize that Ry was asleep until he brought him back. As soon as Rexer passed Ry off to someone on the dock he was instantly awake. It was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Rex decided to take him out again-same thing happened. We truly had a wonderful time. I was soooooo relaxed. We did however get sun burns on top of sun tans so needless to say us adults were in a little pain. It was totally worth it.

We came home and had a wonderful dinner with some friends. They have two children. The children had a great time playing while us adults enjoyed a quit dinner. It is so fun to see Ry with other children. They all fed each other their ice cream. It was everywhere. Fun memories.

WOW, two weeks that is like forever in the world of blogging. I cannot believe it truly has been two weeks since my last blog entry. As I sit here and look back at the last two weeks, I realize why I have not blogged. One reason is truly just piratical, we have been really busy and trying to enjoy the sun-which means a ton of yard work. We also have had company. Grandpa Ralph for a couple days while my parents were gone and Phyllis (Rexer's Mom) this past weekend. It was nice having Phyllis in town. She was able to stay with us for 4 days. Rex was home the entire time. Ry enjoyed having her here and it was a great time for them to get to know one another and have some Grandma and Grandson time. Ry is doing new things each day. He is now saying the dogs name, truck as of this morning (I think he just wants to be like Erik :)). He climbs on everything I mean everything. He loves to dance, throw fits and give kisses. Yes I knew it was coming my little boy can now throw a pretty good fit. He has these great looks that he gives to try to get his way or to see how far he can push you. He continues to love being outside. He is happiest when Daddy is home as am I.

Day with Elisha

At this very moment I have 10 paws and/or feet in my bed. Ryan, Elisha, Bear Bear and PB(Ryan's polar bear). Oh yes and a pretend hammer that Ry has been hanging on to all day. We are having a sleep over and Elisha thought it would be a good idea for everyone to sleep in Auntie's bed because Uncle is at work. She is so cute that I had to agree, hey and that is what makes sleep overs so much fun. No one gets any sleep, especially the parents!!!! Julie called this morning and asked if I would take Elisha for the day. Of course I would take my niece, I replied. I guess she was going to stay the night at a friend's house and the friend got really sick. Elisha was heartbroken. We met half way and Ellie came home with us. Our day was filled with baseball, pizza, smore's, Gold Fish(which Elisha won every time) and movies. It was a bit rainy today so we would play outside in between the rain. Elisha was hitting the baseball so well. As one point she had to go dig in the brush to find the ball. She could hit clear across the yard. Ry is so in love with his oldest cousin. In one of the pictures he is giving her a kiss. He loves to follow her around and give her kisses. Elisha is so gracious with him. She loves to play and show him new things. Tonight for dinner per Ellie's request we had pizza and she wanted smore's for desert. Well I will just let the pictures tell about the rest of our day. I am Blessed to have such a wonderful, kind niece. Have a safe night Honey see you in the morning. I love you.

Smore's

Last night we had a bon fire in our back yard, I am sure it is one of the first of many. Ry got to enjoy a family tradition. Smore's. It was so fun sharing this with him. Of course what child would not love the tasty treat. He loved to watch the fire and his Daddy while he was building the fire.

I am totally loving some me time right now. Rex is on a bike ride and Ry is sleeping. The last two mornings I have gotten to sleep in. My hubby is amazing. It is so nice to catch up on some sleep. As most of you know I love to sleep, I would sleep 12 hours a night if I could. Yesterday we had a great day in the yard, we are totally those people who love to hang out in our yard. Is it bad that I want people always to come hang out at our house. I feel like I never want to leave. I guess that is a good thing, that just means I love my house. Yesterday Rexer built a fire pit. Yes every firefighter has to have a fire pit. As soon as he was done he started a fire as started to burn the yard waste- which is illegal. I was mowing the lower lawn I Ry and Rex were sitting down next to the fire and I could see Rex telling Ry all about the fire and teaching him about how fires burn and why they burn. Ry did really good around the fire. He stayed back and really never got too close. Yesterday was a bit cold so we had to put Ry in his overalls from Grandma Phyliss. I even had to put a hat on him. By the afternoon it warmed up. My plants and garden are really taking off. It is so fun to see the all of the changes. I just cannot believe how good it looks. Rex has but a lot of sweat into this yard.

Fathers Day 2009

My Fathers Day was great. I got to spend time with my family, that was much needed. Life gets crazy sometimes; well a lot of the time. Ryan made me a card for the first time ever. Cin was telling me that he had a lot of fun making it. You know there is something about opening the door and seeing your child's face light up and Ry putting out his arms and running towards me. It makes a man's heart melt. Cin made me breakfast and had a coffee waiting for me next to my cards and a book about two bears. A father bear and a boy bear and how much his Dad means to him. Then we went to church in Gig Harbor with Leroy and Julie and the girls. They had a guest speaker and he talked about fathers and how they help shape the world and how God helps us through life. Very good message. Then we went back to the Buchanan's house for a turkey dinner. That was fun because it has been awhile since we have all been together. Leroy and I got to wrestle. After a good day with the family we went back to our house. I don't think we got 500 feet from grandma's house and Ryan was already asleep. He ran around the house with his cousins the whole time. It is amazing to think that this is my second Father's day. Time flies when you are having fun. So we got to the house and put Ryan to bed and Cin and I spent the rest of our time together watching a movie. I sure appreciate the family time we get to spend together.

What a day

So all you moms out there will understand this blog. Ryan and I woke up this morning at about 7:30. I rolled out of bed completely exhausted from lack of sleep. Like so tired I put Ry in the car and drove to Starbucks while we both were in pajamas. Ry does not sleep well on a good night, let alone while he is sick. Seriously when he is sick he is up every hour. It would not be so bad, but Rex is on the last day of his shift so most of the time Ry has been sick I have been alone. This morning Ry woke up he in a mood. I could just tell it was going to be one of those days. As I type this he is trying to climb the baby gate I have on the door of the play room so he can escape. I have us barricaded in here so I can have a moment of sanity. Today Ryan has fallen down too many times to count. All morning Ry was busy and into everything. He has learned how to open doors so he can get into every room in the house now. Now understand Ry is never alone more than a minute, I pee with the door open-seriously. He most of the time is in my sights. He is just getting so quick. This afternoon he fell down the stairs outside. We were playing outside after lunch. I was still eating my sandwich, I went to take a bite and by the time I looked up he was falling down the stairs. There are about 6 steps he made it about half way down. He has a little bump on his head, a scratch on his chin and one one finger. I think it scared me more than it scared him. After a little cry he was up and running again. Next while inside, I was in the kitchen and Ry decided to climb the inside stairs. By the time I was done cracking 4 eggs he was at the top and on his way back down. In the highchair he went. He helped me make two pumpkin pies for Daddy. No injuries there. We had a snack and started to clean the house. He slammed the door on his finger, opened a door and the corner of the door hit his head-another bruise. Finally time for dinner, while I was making our dinner he decide he wanted to climb onto the chair. I say him do this so I decided to just watch him to see what he would do. Sure enough after he had conquered the chair he went straight for the table. Within seconds he was on top of the table. Within a few more seconds he was standing and walking on the table. By this time I was right next to him and grabbed him off the table. It is just so crazy how active he is. It is so fun to watch him learn and discover new things. He is definitely his Daddy's little boy. Rex always says Go big or go home''. I am sure That I will be hearing this from Ry soon.

What is Ryan wearing in these pictures you ask, well remember that whole tired thing. We both have been in our pj's all day. You can see in the picture of us how tired I look.

Northwest gardening

Northwest gardening, that means gardening in the rain. After being stuck inside most of the day we decided to get bundled up and go out and play in the rain. I planted my garden, Rex and Ry played. Ryan is starting to feel better, he has had a fever and rash the last couple of days. It was really nice to be outside. We went for a walk and we were able to do most of the planting before the real rain hit us. I mean the massive down pour. Earlier in the day we transformed our formal living room into a sports arena. Ry was playing soccer, baseball and wrestling with daddy. He really liked baseball. He would hit the ball, then run after it and put it back on the stand and hit the ball again. He did that several times and thought he was funny each time. He also thought it was fun to climb up and down on the rocking chair. Once up he would sit back and rock- tooooo cute.

Mac and hot dogs

Today for Ryan's second lunch Rex decided to make macaroni and hot dogs. This meal seriously makes me want to puke. For some reason Rex loves it which is totally funny considering what a health nut he is. Rex has been saying for awhile that he wants this meal. I finally broke down and bought it. The macaroni is whole wheat so that makes me feel a little better, but seriously it is disgusting. The funniest thing is that Ryan loved it. He ate all that was on his plate and he wanted more. Just my luck he loves mac and hot dogs. We all had a good laugh over here. Rex was like a little kid when he ate it, he was so excited.