Letting go

I have decided to follow the trend and update my blog... this was a little more difficult than I had anticipated... next time I think I will try this when Barrett is napping. Let me know what you think of the new look...

This baby no longer needs me to put him to sleep... I know I should be grateful that he can fall asleep on his own, but it makes me sad that he doesn't need me anymore. Actually, he doesn't even want to be held at night when he is tired. Just put him in his crib, turn on the mobile and he falls asleep all by himself.

We have been a little busy around our house lately. Kimball finally broke down and bought some paint and I painted the entry, hallway, and living room. It is a nice neutral color, but it really warms up the room. You may also notice that we have let go of the hand me down couches. We purchased this new couch, which ultimately led to the paint purchase. I love this couch, it is sooo comfortable, and I think it lends a nice classic look.

We also let go of the very nice, but outdated oak entertainment center. We are no longer two televisions in a living room people! Funny, how getting rid of little furniture really opens up the room. Of course, sharing one couch is not so enjoyable...

Our next purchase will be a couple chairs for the living room. Kimball also swears that we will eventually have new flooring... we are talking about doing some kind of wood, probably bamboo, in all the rooms but the sunken living room and bedrooms. I guess this will be quite a project so I am not counting on anything getting done right away. Kimball also has some landscaping projects in the works so that will probably take priority this summer, along with boating and dirt biking ; p

So tired...

Sunday night Barrett was playin in his jumper while I did some painting. I went into the kitchen for some water and his eyes were getting very heavy. He would start to fall asleep the wake right back up, smile and start bouncing again, it was hilarious. Here is is moments before he finally succumed to his tiredness.

He finally passed out and I snuck around to the dining room to get a picture or two...

Completely knocked out here...

But as soon as that flash went off, this is what he looked like...

Had to share, thought it was hilarious...

Backyard, Boating, New Friends, and Seattle Road Trip

It has been a very busy week for us. Barrett, my mom and I just got back from our road trip to Seattle. I should really say Washington because we actually never were in the city of Seattle.

The pictures below are from Memorial weekend, been trying to get outside since our weather has been so nice.

Barrett took his first boat ride Memorial weekend! My Aunt Linda came to visit from Eugene... we had a blast visiting and catching up with her. Barrett seemed to enjoy the boat ride which started out rather chilly but quickly warmed up.

Barrett finally met his friends Cypress and Salem (Shaun and Kenya's twins) and Cohen (Rob and Tiffany's son). Now, just try getting 3 babies and a toddler to sit still for a picture...

The road trip was so much fun, we visited so many people and had a blast. Barrett was really good the whole time, of course the 7 1/2 hour drive took us 10 hours on the way over but only 9 on the way back. We left Tuesday morning and stayed the night in Duvall with my friend Trina and her family, visited her grandparents the next day, then visited with the family I used to nanny for. Max and Ryan are now 12, they were 6 months when I started watching them! They have a little brother Jack who is 6. Tim was out of town but we got to spend some time with their mom Laurie which was lots of fun. Wednesday and Thursday nights we stayed with my dad's cousin Paul and his wife, Jeannie, then Friday we headed over to Poulsbo to see my friend Merit and her husband Alan. Barrett took his first ferry ride, which he seemed to enjoy. We walked around downtown Poulsbo and went to the Poulsbo Bakery and got some cinnamon rolls... yummy!

Saturday morning we drove down to Olympia and visited with my cousin Ron, his wife Shelli and their son Ryan and his family (wife Cecily and daughter Danika). Danika thought Barrett's binky was pretty interesting and tried to pull it out of his mouth. After that we drove north a bit to our family friend's Larry and Joyce and stayed the night there, then were off early in the morning to drive back home.

Barrett also tried some sweet potatoes on our trip which he loved and I gave him some bananas this afternoon and he gobbled those down and laughed and giggled the whole time. He went in for his 4 month checkup today and the doctor said he is a very healthy 19 pounds, 7 ounces baby boy! Yes, he is huge. He is off the charts for weight, 95% for height at 26 3/4 inches, and his head is in the 90% at 17 1/2 inches. He rolls from his tummy to his back, but still doesn't like to be on his tummy for too long. And by the way, he will drink formula and juice out a bottle but still won't take my breast milk from one. Of course it takes him forever to drink just one ounce but at least he isn't screaming.

Well, that is our update for the week...

Who's the Man?

The litle man has had a very busy week...

Practicing my sitting skills Chewing on this cat, my Big Grandma's neighbors gave me... yummy!
A little collage of Great, Great Aunt Mary's birthday party
Bouncing in my jumper

Practicing some tummy time and sticking my tongue out

More tummy time and some giggles

Just being me... super cool

This weekend my Aunt Linda is coming to visit from Eugene, OR. We will be taking the boat out on Sunday, Bear's first boat ride. Then, on Tuesday we head off to Seattle.

So, Mom's... Barrett used to take a bottle just fine, then a couple of weeks ago he decided who only wants me and refuses the bottle. I have tried just about every bottle they carry at Babies R Us. I got him to drink some prune juice out of the bottle and he will take a cup, but does anyone have any suggestions for me. I am a little worried since I am going back to school in August and have to leave him for 7 hours two days a week. Thanks!

Random pictures

Here are some pictures from the last couple weeks.

We bought Bear a Bumbo seat and he seems to like it. Thought this picture was pretty funny cause he was laughing. Eating solids for the first time....

Bear loves his activity center, this was a chilly day, although they aren't chilly anymore... been near 90 all week.








Bear's first trip to the park and first swing!














His first "Race for the Cure", he was so good the whole time!

He really likes this musical bunny, I guess he likes anything that makes noise though : )

We are getting ready for our first road trip. My mom and I are driving out to Seattle after Memorial Day to visit friends and family so that should be pretty interesting. Love to all!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Click on the comic to read it in a new window... it enlarges that way...unless you have amazing Superman eyesight you probably won't be able to read it.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in our lives! We love you all and hope everyday is Mother's Day for you : )

Three month pictures

Here are some of Barrett's 3 month pictures. I love the big grins and smiles...

Barrett's giggle video

3 months old and full of giggles!

Barrett has discovered his hands,

they do taste good,

his smile,

and lots of giggles!

He is so ticklish, it is hilarious to hear him laugh. Almost makes me want to cry.

Camel's Back Park

My friend Stacey came to visit from Seattle last weekend and we took a hike at Camel's Back park with Chuie, here are some pictures from our little adventure.