Fun in the sun..with Tyson!!!

We are loooooving this weather! We have been going on walks everyday...which Tyson LOVES!

He's looks like such a big boy!

Yesterday we went out back and let him play...but the grass was a little pokey for him!

He loved the wind tinckling the back of his neck!

He got a brave a couple of times...

But that was just to hurry and get on my lap!

And of course he tried to eat the leaves! Suprise suprise:)

Daddy and Tyson went barefoot all day! Great day in the sun.

Sprung Spring

This is our plum tree in the back yard. It is beautiful. I see the flowers in the morning out my window and it makes me smile because I think of all the wonderful things spring will bring; rain, a fresh start, new beginnings, new life. I am happy and greatful for these things. I am greatful for my savior and for his sacrifice for each and everyone of us-even me. I am greatful for the blessing of a "fresh start" and forgivness for my mistakes and know that if I have faith in the atonment and continue on the right path that it can always be "spring". I am reminded of the bapism song, "When I am Baptised"- "I like to look for rainbows whenever there is rain, and ponder on the beauty of an earth made clean again. I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain. I want to do the best I can, and live with God again. I know when I am baptized my wrong are washed away and I can be forgiven and improve myself each day. I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain. I want to do the best I can and live with God again." Very thankful for this beautiful reminder each day when I look outside.

Tyson in 9 months old!!

Tyson is 9 MONTHS OLD. Oh my gosh I just cant believe it. These months have gone so stinkin fast. But I am loving this age...well most of the time. He is so much fun and super funny! Although he is suddenly extremly clingy- he is at my feet non stop and crawls up my legs until I pick him up. His likes: to explore anywhere and everywhere he can get to- he even tried to crawl under the couch, taking a bath, he splashes like crazy- I usually come out of there just as wet as he is! He loves to "talk" and scream and squeel and grunt and make all kinds of noises. He loves attention. His dislikes: when he gets something taken from him that he shouldnt have, when he gets left on the floor when he wants held, going down for a nap when he would rather play!

Nana and Papa

My parents were here visiting last week. They are very busy people- always on the go. They are always going on trips for work, building something at home, out riding their bikes, going hiking or working with their new horse. They're even taking classes at UW- and not just one class here or there- my Dad is finishing up his Batchelors in teaching History! I dont know how they fit it all in...or sleep for that matter. So when they come to visit I feel like we always need to be doing something- even though we are pretty "hang around the house" kinda people when its chilly. But this time when I would ask my Dad what they wanted to do that day, his answer always included some TV watching, a nap or just lazy time!! I think they have worn themselves out!! We did have a lot of fun though-lazy and busy times. They babysat Tyson (first time we left him with anyone!) while we went on a date! We took them to Costco and they bought almost more than we did...and we were stocking our shelves! And we went to Virgina City! My mom was afraid that Tyson wouldnt want her to hold him and would cry when she would pick him up- but I dont think there was a single time that he cried while either her or my Dad were holding him. He really loved his Nana and Papa visiting!!

There he goes!!

Matt Madness!

Here is a little glimps of Kurt and Matt's fun weekend!

They really enjoyed playing washers at half times...even in a blizzard!!

Tyson had fun hanging out with the guys...
But really missed them when they would play outside:(

Im lovin' the madness

Im enjoying March madness...not just because I enjoy watching basketball but because I have an excuse to sit and relax most of the day while the guys watch basketball. I put together a bracket and record my win/losses but mostly I just like my husband being home for a couple of days and the relaxation. Yesterday I even got to go to the store BY MYESLEF while Tyson was napping! That has never happened-and it was really nice! I do wish the wind would stop blowing so much so we could go outside and not be stuck inside all day.

I dont enjoy March madness...because all the snacks and junk food are brought out and I somehow justify the fact that I stuff my face all week. I will probably continue to do this every year but starting Monday there is no more junk food entering this body...until next March. OKAY your right thats a lie! But I will try my hardest to keep it minimal!

Im enjoying March madness...because Kurt is happy! His best friends is down to continue their tradition of watching games all day everday for 4 days. In college they would take "snow days" and stay home from class to watch the games- and 10 years later they still have those snow days- but now its a break from careers and crazy life, not from class. It is hard to find anyone who enjoys sports as much as my Kurto- but Matt does and when they get together it gets a little crazy. But Im glad he has such a great friend who he can enjoy it with.