20 Months

Went to Washington!

Teething Canine teeth SO NOT FUN FOR ANYONE
A mouth full of 14 Teeth

This must be the stage of Whining

Says a lot of words! So cute

Still picks on his Zoe Dog

Height- 33"

Weight- 23.5lbs

Went swimming in the Ocean for the First time

Loves to watch himself on iPhone videos
Got first booboo on his knee that bleed

Has a fun babysitter
One nap a day 2-3hrs long
Sleeps 12hrs straight at night!!
Likes to chew on straws
Found the cookie stash on Papa's boat
Love's yogurt
Helping Mom eat her food is a daily activity
Went for a skiff ride
Did I mention whining??
Says "WOW" when he see's a cruise ship
Loves the Beach
"Helps" do the dishes
Spoiled with tons of clothes from friends and family
Oh ya, He's going to be a big Brother ;)

July's (Super Late AGAIN!)

• Happy 4th Of July!
• Meet up with an old high school friend
• Bryson went swimming in the ocean for the first time
• Auntie Sarah came to visit
• Arizona Friends visited
• Jenn was here too :)
• B's work took us on a cruise to the Misty Fjords
• Happy Birthday Auntie Amanda!!!
• Washington here we come!
• 80* weather, you are a happy & a Crappy
• Finished the deck with stain and a new baby gate
• Seafood Boil!!! Yum
• Happy Birthday Auntie Katrina!!

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• Bryson got his first BooBoo that bleed
• This heat is killing us at bed time!
• My house is clean for 10min, 15min if I'm lucky
• B & I need more date nights

Don't lose REAL

About two weeks about I deleted my Facebook app from my iphone. I found myself mindlessly browsing when I could be spending more time being present, more time being REAL and more time enjoying the crazy moments of being a Mother. I wasn't getting wrapped up in the so called Facebook drama that usually makes people disconnect I just want true friends, true moments and real life laughter not lol's.  I want real meaningful conversations with people who don't hide behind a screen inviting you to all their intimate life events but in person avoid you. This is not the kind of relationship I want my kids to grow up thinking is normal. Normal is having lunch dates, sharing your struggles, listening to your friends heart & enjoying real deep belly laughs.

I thought I would miss it but there was nothing to miss that was that urgent. I was present and realized what is more important in my life then what someone ate for dinner.

This isn't a hatter post on Facebook because I do love that it brings distant family and friends together. I still have my account but I access it only on my computer. I still post, share images and read updates but the point for me is that Facebook is limited and not my family time.

{This Moment}

{this moment} –A single photo – capturing a moment. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  

June's VERY late Blog!

• Summer Solstic
• Papa's Birthday
• Fathers Day
• Salmon Derby
• Whale watching
• Motivation FOUND & lost...
• Potlucks
• B got a raise!
• Planning a trip to Washington
• I won a free trip to Alaska... HAHA

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• Bryson is whinny from teething
• I'm very behind on Blogging!
• My dog takes to long to Poop!!!!!

Our Morning with the Great Grandparents

9:00am and the chain saw starts, the "little tractor" as Bryson calls it makes its way down the beach. My grandparents and their neighbor friend are out tendering to their yard just as they do every year. Its beautiful, they take such great care of their little world on the beach, its inspiring. I only hope that when I am their age my ticker is still as strong as theirs.

Bryson puts on his coat and boots and we make our way out of the house and meet them on the beach. You see they are our neighbors. Its such a blessing!! I love that my Son gets to play on the beach where (my Mom) his Grandma grew up and were I myself have played. He gets to wave to them out the window and visit many times, "Over the river and through the woods.... "
Here is our morning on the beach enjoying the days together.