It's Decided- 174th

So Ryan and I have decided, after hearing from so many of our dear far and away friends that 174th ward (the Old school) has to have a reunion in say a year and a half. We so miss everyone and we love hearing all of the fun things everyone is up too. And well, we just love to travel. So mark your calendars the reunion is on.
P.S. I am really bad with numbers Alright :P

Bubbles Bubbles

My little guy the Bubble Blower. He gets some really good bubbles going now. Of course he has his daddy's genes so sometimes the bubbles are coming from the other end, but his mommy still finds him adorable.

Please take me running. . .

Our poor doggie was sooo sad today. She has been feeling pretty low because we haven't been getting her out as much as we should and she is no longer just giving clues, she is straight up telling us off about it. All I can say as at least this time it was Ry's shoes. Oh and I have promised her that tomorrow we will get her out for a long walk.

Getting Creative for the Birthday Girls

Ace of Cakes watch out. Ok not really. I would like to think my talents compare but what can I say Duff and the Crew are the bomb.
Having watched the show continuously I got really excited to give it a try. So with the May Birthday celebration I took the job to make the cake. And here you go. Maybe soon I will find a class to give me better tips.
Well here is to those beautiful May blooming babes.

Poor Baby, Now your 2 Months

So this last week my beautiful boy made two months. So what does his mommy do to celebrate? She sends him off to get poked and prodded. After much debate and research we went for the vaccines and I must say I think he handled it really well. And to top it off he is healthy all around and sleeping through the night wonderfully.

In Memory. . . Thank you to our Soldiers

Last year I was able to join my Dad on the West Coast Thunder Ride and it will forever be in my memory. I am so blessed to have been born and raised in this wonderful country that has such dedicated and great people willing to risk their lives for my freedom. On the ride I was able to join many of these Veterans who are also bike riders and see them stand in salute to their fallen comrades, never before had I been so inspired.
This year I wasn't able to make it to the ride, but the bikers are still inspiring me. This weekend coming home from our night out we drove past the Harley Shop here. Normally they have a gorgeous, huge and brilliant American Flag. But this weekend they changed it to the MIA/ POW Flag. How I wished I had had a camera on me. The view was Amazing. Beautiful, pink and orange sunset on one side and dark gray thunder clouds on the other with the Flag blowing in the strong wind. Memorial Day. I am so glad I have this day to really focus and show my gratitude to those who give their lives for my protection. Thank You!
And Dad next year I really do hope to be there with you again.

Jumping, Jumping

So our little guy has joined the ranks of jumpers. After weeks of stating the need to put him in the Johnny Jumper I finally gave into my Father-in-Law. Quinn stood there for a good ten minutes. He did more spinning than jumping, but I don't doubt that within a few months he'll be taking after his cousin Jacob, backing up to jump off the ledge to swing and then bounce, like a baby bungy jumper.

My favorite picture

I know it makes him look like a baby chimp, but I can't help it this is one of my favorite pictures of my little guy. And now he is getting even better and holding himself up.

Blessings

So I finally got the pictures of Quinn in his outfit figured out from the disc. He is so wonderful and I am grateful for all of the supportive mothers in our lives. It will be so nice to have the keepsakes of his blessing day; the outfit his Aunt Emily made, the Booties (not shown because he wouldn't keep them on) his Auntie Karen made and the beautiful blanket his Great-Grandma ELison crocheted for him. What a handsome, intelligent and strong Child of God I have been blessed with.

Lazy Days

The last several days have been very lazy for me. I swear if it wasn't for appointments I wouldn't even get out of my pj's. As it is I don't make it out of them until afternoon and Quinn has gone from one set to another. But I am proud to say I have gotten the bed made everyday, Ame has graduated from training class, and Ryan had an interview for a teaching job in Tualatin.

Sometimes you just need a break; now on to craft projects I hope to one day finish :)

My First Mother's Day

I had my first mother's day as a mother. Ryan did pretty good; I got CDs. This is a great gift for me seeing as I LOVE music. For me it is better than flowers and chocolate. They last much longer and keep calories off.
Quinn and I spent the morning driving back from our visit in Medford. I got my breakfast completely for free from the nice man at Dutch Bro.s and had many nice people at the rest area wish me a happy Mother's Day.
When we got home we had some time to rest, take a shower and then join the family for a nice steak dinner. I have no pictures because I was so tired and didn't feel like getting all spiffed up (Quinn and I had a long night and a very early morning), so no pictures.

Remembering. . .

She was staring out the window of their SUV
Complaning, saying "I can't wait to turn 18"
She said "I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules"
Mamma put the car in park out there in front of the school
Then she kissed her head and said "I was just like you"

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride
In a one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her "It's a nice place"
She says "It'll do for now"
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and saysAnd s "Baby, just slow down"

Cause you're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
And she keeps apologizin'
He says "They don't bother me.
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Huh, it's hard to believe, but...

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this"

This is by Trace Adkins one of my favorite singers, doesn't hurt that I think he is way hot too :).
But coming Home from my trip to Medford this weekend I heard this song and it just truly made me reflect how much I am like the daughter in this song. I feel such a connection.
I can remember starting to drive really early and thinking I just can't wait to have my own car and get out of this town. Not that I am saying I would want to go back to living in my home town, but I do miss the fun times of my youth. I miss the freinds filling the car and the parties and the dance concerts and well just sometimes I miss the back then times.
Then I got married. What really hit me in the song is the second verse. I can totaaly relate. When we first moved in I never would have thought how much I would miss our one bedroom little tiny apartment in good ol' Cambridge Court, but now I sometimes find myself crying over the loss of it and the times we had back then. I miss the connection to so many in our same living situation. All of us struggling to make it with work, school, and new marriages. Kaz and Ashlyn how I wish the time didn't go by so fast.
Now I come to present. . . I see my little baby boy and it totally shocks me every day how quickly he is developing. And I hear the song in my head:
"You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this"

Guess I just have to keep up as best I can, and always remember as much as I can. Thanks Trace for singing such a great song.

Ranon Ufgood

That is who my son often reminds me of. He is the son of Willow in the movie "Willow". When he sits just right and loses his neck then smiles. What an elfin I have.
Ryan and I found Sunday that in order to get ready in time for church we had to carry him around in his sling. He loves to just chill. It is also best to get him ready last- that's why he has no clothes on.

Family

I love this onesie. Totally goes with the craziness of our family. During this past week Quinn met many more Family members for the first time. Grumpy, Uncle Sean, Uncle Rory, Aunt Sandy and Uncle Rod. It is so great to have such support and love. I can't wait until we get to go south and meet more of my side.

Going to the Falls

Quinn and I spent alot of time touring places with my parents during their visit. Ryan unfortunately/ Fortunately had to work. We drove to Washington to visit places for them to move to. Introduced them to the marvel of IKEA (love their restaurant and have found a new favorite cookie). Then we went to Multonomah Falls. Mom stayed in the car, but Dad, Quinn and I hiked half way to the top. Not bad for just having a baby six weeks ago! We plan on making it to the top when Dad comes back at the end of summer. Quinn spent the whole time a sleep, but we got some great shots. I think my Dad's camera was better though(it had HD vision).

Blessing Day

Quinn was given his Name and first father's blessing in church on April 27th. In the blessing circle were his Dad, both grandfathers, Uncle Sean, and Uncle Rory. We even got permission to have his Uncle Rahul hold the mic so he could be apart (he is still to young to actually be in the circle.
He got to wear a special outfit his Aunt Emily made, booties by his Aunty Karen and was wrapped in a blanket by his Great Grandma Ruth Elison. The pictures aren't that great, but we have more we'll get later.
Afterwards we had all the family present take pictures and then get together for a linner.

Meeting Grumpy

Quinn got to meet his Grumpy (Grandpa Blake) for the first time this past week. It was great to have my parents come up for his blessing day, especially thanks for the walks with Quinn and Ame to keep our house sane.