Growing Too Fast!

Rhett was born moving and hasn't slowed down one bit since we brought him home from the hospital. He has never taken good naps - he would not want to miss out and during meal times will not keep still. He reminds me of someone that I know - my daughter Addison was exactly like that. I was hoping that my second child would come into our family and be relaxed and laid back like his Dad, but nope - Rhett and his sister couldn't me more alike. Like Addison, Rhett is determined to walk at an early age. The beginning of April he began crawling and once he caught on to that it was hard to keep up with him. Now that he has mastered crawling about two weeks ago he began pulling himself up on couches, chairs, leg hairs, whatever he could get ahold of. Now he has begun walking up and down the couches and quickly as he can and he is quite proud of himself. I am fully aware that children should not walk this early but what am I going to do? Jeremy and I have instigated NONE of this - he is completely on his own and is determined. A few nights ago Jeremy yelled at me to come into the family room and once I arrived I saw Rhett in the middle of the room standing on his own. It only lasted for a few seconds but WHAT??? He definately keeps us busy and the "baby" stage has gone way too fast - he well on his way to being a toddler all too soon. However, I wouldn't want him any other way - it's just Rhett!! And I can't complain because he is an extremely happy baby who will laugh at something funny even when he's crying. Life ahead of us with him will be one exciting ride. Can't wait!!

Just Because . . .

Ahoy matey!! Argggg! I love pirates!

Cabin Trip #2

It seems crazy to me to think that it's only the end of April and already I have been to the cabin twice. It's great! I can't wait for the summer trips so that floating down the river can be added to the list of things to do. This trip was with Jeremy's family and we had a pretty good time. The weather was a little chilly but luckily no rain or snow. The river was a lot higher than last time so we steered the children in other directions. We spent a lot of time at Beaver Beach rock hunting and climbing the hill on the other side of the road. Addison LOVED that!! She is turning out to be just like her mommy. The guys went fishing and played outdoor games and well as many games of ping-pong. It was a relaxing time!! Can't wait until the next trip!

Fishing!

cousins!

Rhett and Chade

Wrestling!

Happy Easter!!

Our Easter this year was jammed packed full of fun from the time we arrived at church for the early breakfast until we pulled into the driveway around 10:30 pm. I have to say that Easter could have been extremely stressful with trying to fit in two families and being pulled in two different directions (even more that we are sad we missed out on) but it turned out to be a fantastic day and despite the busyness it was a day that we will never forget.

Breakfast at the church with Tee-Tee

Holding up a few things from the Easter bunny

Daddy and his kiddos

Me and my munchkins
1st Easter Egg hunt with cousins - posing with Elizabeth

Rhett found an egg!

2nd Easter Egg hunt with cousins Kenna and Chade

What Happens if . . . .

you give a baby a creamsicle? Well . . . . with my son - THIS!!!!

Here goes - I think he'll like it!

Nope - guess he doesn't like it after all!

Really disgusting daddy!

1st cabin weekend of the summer!

Well - I think everyone that knows me pretty much has heard me mention the place I love most - my grandma's cabin. I think my most wonderful memories have come from growing up in that place and continuing to make trips up there every year to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Each experience at the cabin is earmarked as unique but strangely the same - I love the fact that I've been up there thousands of times but each time I create new memories, sometimes with new friends and sometimes with those that I have loved forever! Every time I sincerely treasure and can't wait to go back for another amazing outdoor adventure.

This past weekend was a trip with my family. My parents and my sister and new brother-in-law. It was a great time of family bonding, especially since we were cooped up in the cabin most of the time due to rain on Saturday and snow on Sunday. However, the sun shone bright on Friday and so we spent a lot of time outdoors. Katie and I realized how out of shape we were just bumping the volleyball around outside like we had done when we were in highschool - sometimes from countless hours. Jeremy realized how cold the river was by chasing after the volleyball when Katie had hit a shank ball into the river - it was quite funny! Once Jeremy realized that he wasn't going to be getting close to the ball by standing on the riverbank with a shovel he just jumped in and ran right after it. Luckily the water wasn't at it's normal peak height for this time of year so Jeremy wasn't washed downstream (too far at least!). What a hero!!

It was Rhett's first time up at the cabin and I have to say that he loved it. He was very well behaved, enjoyed being outside (except with the smoke from the campfire was blowing in his face) and seemed to relax along with the rest of us and take things in stride. Addison of course loved it as she always does. She also didn't like the smoke in her face and being the drama queen that she is through a fit whenever it came near her. She also enjoyed the makeshift sledding hill (slide) that Uncle Derek and Daddy made for her.

All in all it was a blast and I can't wait for another weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life and into the quiet, tranquil mountains of Idaho. Wahoooo!!

My sis and I

Sledding down our makeshift hill
Always a favorite picture

Mimi, Papa, Addie and Rhett

Yummy! Yummy!

Rhett's Belly Laugh

O.K. - I saw my friend Janna's adorable video clip of her precious boy Samuel and the recording of his giggling and talking and it gave me an idea. On Sunday Jeremy and Rhett were sitting on the ground in our family room watching Addison play with Solomon when all the sudden Rhett lets out with a big belly laugh and it continued for a few minutes so I was lucky enough to grab the camera and catch a little of it. It was the first time that he really let loose and laughed that hard - it was so funny!! I had been planning to post it on my blog and when I saw Janna's it reminded me - so here it is!!