Our Daily Life

We haven't been up to anything in particular this month. But this is what we've been up to anyhow.

Jack knows how to relax.

I mean seriously relax dude.

My three playing together.

We provide really high tech toys that enrich Jack's life lol

Sometimes we get pretty creative

 Mama and Jack cuddles on Mama's day off

Jack knows how to eat!

 Bailey is rather excited that Jack's dinner is at her level. She is doing well to let him eat first and then help us clean up the floor after Jack is done eating.

I made us a real dinner one night!

Jack making a mess learning to feed himself. It's entertainment and practice AND dinner. Keeps him occupied for at least an hour.

I had a bit of a crafty streak...

 Made this for my sister. She couldn't find a K anywhere, so I made her one.

Made Jack his stocking too!

I'm earning a masters degree in Creative Parenting. 

On this particular day I felt particularly creative in accomplishing some yard work.

 Jack was working up a thirst while I worked, so we took a break under the trees for some lunch.

 Bailey was keeping us company and pointing out I hadn't quite finished trimming up the arborvida.

 At least someone thought I was doing a good job!

 It was time to move on to mowing the lawn, so we creatively protected Jack's sensitive ears.

 He didn't like being left in the pack n play, so we moved on to trying to mow with him in the front pack.

This is how we ended up. He was ready for a nap.

I think I earned a few credits towards my Creative Parenting degree this day.

And on Thanksgiving...

 Great Grandma Faye finally got her picture with all 12 of her Great Grandchildren!!!

Turned out better than any of us thought it would.

So yeah, that is November in a nutshell.

Jack is busy getting ready for Christmas now!!!

 Helping decorate Grammy's tree.

As for the naughty or nice list...

I think he's leaning a bit more towards naughty.

We'll have to work on that :)

Happy Halloween

Ok quick pit stop before we get to Halloween. 

Jack timed his visit perfectly to help Papa make cookies for the annual Elk hunting trip. 

Bad Papa gave Jack his first taste of sugar.

Surprise.

He liked it.

And this little cheesecake number.... oh my goodness. 

Lisa and I shared it for dessert on our "sister's day out" day.

Pineapple upside down cake with a layer of cheesecake in the middle.

Worth EVERY calorie.

And on Halloween, Lisa and I dressed as a witch and a nurse!

(Ok, it was a couple years ago.)

AND NOW.... the good stuff you've been waiting for!

Here we have a ninja, turtle and a princess. 

 GG Faye and Auntie Suellen loved these little trick or treaters!

Brought back lots of memories from when Lisa and I were littles doing the same thing on Halloween 

 Oh my little turtle. How I love thee.

Turns out this turtle is stationary. Can't roll over in his shell and not crawling anywhere yet.

Playing with GG Faye 

The troops at the end of the night. 

It was a successful spooky night and lots of fun for all :)

Fall Festivities

September was a slow month, but we're making up for that in October. 

I LOVE October and we have been out enjoying our beautiful weather. 

Here was my first fall decor to go up.

Thank you internet inspiration from which I copied from :)

 We made another trip to try and get some good Christmas card pictures. 

Little dude was not into smiling at all this day.

So all these may just be good practice for Mama to learn how to use the camera and lens better.

We made it out of the house again for a trip to the Pumpkin Patch!!!!

Again, showing us his skills at letting his mouth hang open. 

(He saves the endless smiles for when he's tucked safely at home and there isn't so much NEW around to see and explore and take in!

And most importantly, no camera around to capture the endless giggles and smiles.)

 Fun bonding with Jessica!

 

 Where are we and what are all of these orange balls out here??

I weigh HOW much???

September Photo journal

September was busy. Thus, I've been quiet on the blog. 

We weren't up to anything in particular, just doing life.

Below are a few favorites

Mom practicing with a lens she doesn't use that often. 

It may be staying on the camera a whole lot more.... it's fun!

Jack was happy Papa and Grammy were coming home from Hawaii the next day!

He wore his turtle outfit in their honor.

Below are a few of the MANY pictures I took trying to get our 8 month picture (2 days late!...oops)

Sneak preview of Jack's Halloween costume.

Mama was getting all inspired by pinterest, and the turtles from Hawaii, and she loves turtles, and since Jack isn't old enough to speak his mind, well to use WORDS to speak his mind, Mama was perfectly happy to decide his costume for him.  

Can't wait to have it all come together:)

Thank heaven for doggies. They entertained each other so Mama could make some dinner

Wish I had a video. Jack loves the mirror. 

He loves to head butt the mirror. 

Every time we sit here to play, he leans forward and hits his head against the mirror, hangs out there for a bit looking at himself, then leans back again. 

I might be a little obsessed with how cute he is when he sleeps. 

I stalk him. 

This particular morning we had to wake him up when he wasn't ready so Mama and Daddy could get him ready before for work!

As soon as we finished feeding him he wanted back to bed!

He covered up his head so we'd leave him alone, but he left his cute little pumpkin toes peaking out.

 

 Um, mom, are you done taking pictures now?

 I've got to go chew on my hat.

These last two are some outtakes from my attempt at some Christmas photos.