he finally stopped crying

I've been looking at some yummy pictures to help me feel better. I thought I'd share...

Oktoberfest

Dave's Grandparents

chillin at home.

We're working on a schedule so that he has consistent nap times and bed time. Its hard on us both. But it think its working, I'll keep you posted.

My cup feels empty, its been a good, long day. I'm glad its over.

5:00 AM

Yes I'm up (I wouldn't call this awake) at 5:00am today because after his 5:00am feeding, instead of going back to sleep, which is our normal routine, Sol looked up at me wide eyed, smiled, and let out a squeal. sigh. too cute. maybe if I close my eyes and rock him for a while he'll think i'm asleep and follow suit. nope. he just starred at me waiting for me to crack my eyes to see if he was asleep and then smile and squeal some more. Then he started wiggling out of my arms to get up and play. sigh. really Sol? 5:00 am? This had better not become a habit.

While I'm up I figure I should post about our most recent excursion to Eugene Oregon to visit Dave's parents. What a ball we had! We were all worn out by the time we got home. Here are some pics and a travel log:

We flew on a plane, Sol cried a lot because his ears hurt.

We played and played and played with Grandma.

We all played mini golf and ate pizza by the river to celebrate Lynn's birthday. Happy Birthday Lynn!

This artsy fartsy picture was not staged, in fact the red ball was in motion and just happened to line up with the others right when I took the picture. Lucky shot!

Sol hung out with Grandma.

We went to the coast to remind our selves how small and insignificant we are in the big big world and to smell the ocean breeze.

Handsome boys.

We wrote Sol's name in the sand. Don't worry, he's chewing on his toes, not eating sand.

And then Mike had to have a turn too. Don't worry he's chewing on his toes, not eating sand. :)

Us.

We ate Sweet Potatoes, mmmm...

We went rafting down the McKenzie river which was incredibly beautiful by the way. Our guide just happened to be my long lost 1st cousin once removed. Steve Hurst!

We had so much fun, we even both took a turn in the rubber kyack. I thought it was really exhilirating to be so close to the rapids. Scary and tiring but fun.

Hottie hubby.

We visited Crown Point in the Gorge where it was very windy.

Sol was such a great travel buddy! I think he loved seeing all the new places.

We flew back home, Sol in his Bob onsie and Cowboys beenie.


Thanks for such a fun time G&G!

Dave takes a second wife...

in my dream the other night, that is. Actaully he decided not to at the last minute because I started crying saying I didn't want to share him. (Loves huny) Thanks for picking me and Sol.

I also finally broke down and read Twighlight last week (in about 4 days). Its a great book. Not so much for the romance (although thats great) as much for the Vampires. So interesting although I've dreamed about Vampires nearly every night. I'm taking a break before I read the next book.

The crazy pregnancy dreams haven't really stopped post pregnancy. Dreaming can be fun but my dreams are usually bizare and akward. Some mornings I wake up with my head spining because of all the dreams. Any tips on how to dream less?

Oh and I'm pretty sure I'm not ready to live the 'higher law.'

a bathtime snack...

mmmm, toes.

Family Reunion

We spent last week in Idaho for a family reunion and play time. It was a badly needed break for Dave and I and we complete enjoyed it! We went to a cabin south of McCall ID for the first part of the week for the Glen Whipple Family Reunion. Then we spent the rest of the week in Burley with extended family and skiing on the river. Here are some pics, okay lots of pics :

Sol taking a break during our drive. He hates (no I'm not exagerating) his carseat. :)

Sweet yummy smiles!

Daddy and Sol. Such handsome guys.

Sol grabbing his toes

Grandma talking to Sol, Sol loves his Grandma! Sol rides in his pack on the way to our day camp site at Payette Lake.

Hottie Dave at Payette Lake in McCall

Mason

River by the cabin, so beautiful. Its like therapy.

We took a swim

Princess Madelyn

Grandpa, Madelyn, and Mason dancing on the deck. Again, sooo beautiful. (sigh)

Matthew and Michelle, our lovely hosts. Michelle cooked all the food and it was so delicious and satisfying.

Sol fell in love with my cousin's daughter, Abigail. He spent this entire evening being very fussy until she came in and started talking to him. She has such a calm spirit, they totally connected. It was really cool. Even when she was holding him, and he was half sliding off her lap his eyes were glued to hers. He had this silly smile on his face. They must have known each other in the preexistence.

I am in love with these eyes.

Sol at the river.

Blue Eyes

Total Sick Dave!

Michelle's birthday party, she's 25!

Mason helping Michelle blow out the candles

Mason eying the cake.

My pretty Grandma, serving cake.

Wiggler

My sweet little infant that just laid there and smiled is no longer. I know have a sweet squirmy wiggly wild man who is determined to crawl! He's growing up too fast! He can spin in a circle on his tummy and inch his way along the floor to get a toy. He's still pretty frustrated at his lack of coordination but he's determined to get it right. I get the feeling he wont give up until he's a 'big boy'. I miss my little lump...but he's more fun than ever. :)

Pictures coming soon...

one handed post

I seem to have lost the use of one of my hands/arms about 3 months ago. Which hand? It varies. what ever hand isn't occupied by Sol.

Here are some recent pics...What have you got there mom?

not too sure...

Handsome boys headed to church
now sucking/chewing his thumb. he pulled it out right when we snapped the picture.
New toy! He actually really likes it!

can you tell he's teething?

Sol attended his first baseball game, we saw the Bees. He was happy as long as we were on the grass by out field. Love his blue eyes.
We're doing great!

(i typed all of this one handed as sol issleeping in my arm)