There is just something about a guy working. Add in some soaking wet clothes and a nail gun, and whew, I am done for.
ok, I'll throw this one in for my sister as well. I like the first 2 better, but whatever.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Cute Babe
ok, if you think this is one of those cute baby posts, you have another thing coming. This is a post about my other cute babe. The big, strapping, hot, adorable, working in the rain one.
There is just something about a guy working. Add in some soaking wet clothes and a nail gun, and whew, I am done for.
ok, I'll throw this one in for my sister as well. I like the first 2 better, but whatever.
There is just something about a guy working. Add in some soaking wet clothes and a nail gun, and whew, I am done for.
ok, I'll throw this one in for my sister as well. I like the first 2 better, but whatever.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Climbing
*Check out my climbing fool.
click the picture for a larger copy of it.
*once again, no babies were harmed in the taking of these pictures.
click the picture for a larger copy of it.
*once again, no babies were harmed in the taking of these pictures.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Roofing
Ryan has made me promise that we will have no more major projects this year.
Jay, Peder, Ezra and my dad were all on hand to help.
P enjoyed all the action though and especially some extra time with GB. He even started saying "GB" this weekend.
They've done a great job so far.
I am super tired from cooking and cleaning up along with taking care of P full time. How did the pioneer women do it all? I'm just not cut out for that.
After 3 13hour days spent on our roof, Ryan and the boys are very tired, and we aren't done yet.
Ryan is also looking forward to sitting at his desk after all this hard labor.
Jay, Peder, Ezra and my dad were all on hand to help.
P enjoyed all the action though and especially some extra time with GB. He even started saying "GB" this weekend.
They've done a great job so far.
I am super tired from cooking and cleaning up along with taking care of P full time. How did the pioneer women do it all? I'm just not cut out for that.
After 3 13hour days spent on our roof, Ryan and the boys are very tired, and we aren't done yet.
Ryan is also looking forward to sitting at his desk after all this hard labor.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
14 months
Sorry, this is a little late but I best write some things down before I forget!
It feels like not much has changed in a month, but at the same time that he is changing everyday. I can't totally put it into words, but he is really understanding so much more now.
Eating:
Patrick is a good eater. He eats most everything we put in front of him, but clearly has his favorites.
Mac and Cheese
Noodles
Grilled Cheese
Pancakes
Waffles
He now has a fork or spoon in his hand the entire time he is eating. He doesn't quite understand how to use it yet, but definately tries. He stabs at his food with the fork and tries to scoop things up with his spoon. At Tiffany's he sits at a table and eats with a plate, at home he takes that same plate and turns it upside down on his tray. We have eaten outdoors for some meals at his picnic table and he does better there with a plate or bowl.
Sleeping:
This is a constant evolution. He is still waking 2-4x's per night to nurse. He does have a lot more times though of falling back to sleep without nursing which is encouraging. He typically comes into our bed after waking the 1st time and spends the rest of the night there. Going to sleep is easier. We typically rock him to sleep and then place him in his crib. There are times though that he has needed to put himself to sleep in the crib. Those nights we let him cry 10-15min to see if he can put himself down, if not we try to rock him again. He is still trying to switch between 1 and 2 naps a day. Typically it is just one 1.5 hour nap on the weekends. During the week he will now sleep on a cot by himself. I think Tiffany gives him something special at her house for how easy he is there.
Playing:
Patrick loves anything he can push. His favorite lately is a toy lawn mower. He'll push that thing around all day if we let him. If we are out and about he just scopes out the place for something new to push. He isn't really into toys much. He likes a little magnet toy we have and will dance when it sings. Other favorites are still pots and pans. Patrick is starting to really play with his friends. He is such a sweet boy when he interacts with other kids. If they want a toy of his, he is usually disappointed but then finds something else to entertain him. He doesn't seem to want what others have very often. He really does have a sweet demeanor but can have his feeling hurt easily.
New Tricks:
Patrick is getting really good at running now and very steady on his feet. He will still turn around to go down the stairs but if you are around he'll try it out the big kid way. Makes us nervous, but he is learning. Patrick likes to play peek a boo but will only play when he initiats it not when we do. That's his little independent spirit coming through. He has been "talking" more but we aren't always sure what it is that he means. Dada and Kitty are the only really clear words so far. He has started throwing more temper tantrums lately when we take him away from something he wants. He is getting good at throwing back his head and making a big show of it all. These can really wear on a parent after a long day. We are trying to take it all in stride though.
Well, sorry this is so late, but enjoy anyway!
It feels like not much has changed in a month, but at the same time that he is changing everyday. I can't totally put it into words, but he is really understanding so much more now.
Eating:
Patrick is a good eater. He eats most everything we put in front of him, but clearly has his favorites.
Mac and Cheese
Noodles
Grilled Cheese
Pancakes
Waffles
He now has a fork or spoon in his hand the entire time he is eating. He doesn't quite understand how to use it yet, but definately tries. He stabs at his food with the fork and tries to scoop things up with his spoon. At Tiffany's he sits at a table and eats with a plate, at home he takes that same plate and turns it upside down on his tray. We have eaten outdoors for some meals at his picnic table and he does better there with a plate or bowl.
Sleeping:
This is a constant evolution. He is still waking 2-4x's per night to nurse. He does have a lot more times though of falling back to sleep without nursing which is encouraging. He typically comes into our bed after waking the 1st time and spends the rest of the night there. Going to sleep is easier. We typically rock him to sleep and then place him in his crib. There are times though that he has needed to put himself to sleep in the crib. Those nights we let him cry 10-15min to see if he can put himself down, if not we try to rock him again. He is still trying to switch between 1 and 2 naps a day. Typically it is just one 1.5 hour nap on the weekends. During the week he will now sleep on a cot by himself. I think Tiffany gives him something special at her house for how easy he is there.
Playing:
Patrick loves anything he can push. His favorite lately is a toy lawn mower. He'll push that thing around all day if we let him. If we are out and about he just scopes out the place for something new to push. He isn't really into toys much. He likes a little magnet toy we have and will dance when it sings. Other favorites are still pots and pans. Patrick is starting to really play with his friends. He is such a sweet boy when he interacts with other kids. If they want a toy of his, he is usually disappointed but then finds something else to entertain him. He doesn't seem to want what others have very often. He really does have a sweet demeanor but can have his feeling hurt easily.
New Tricks:
Patrick is getting really good at running now and very steady on his feet. He will still turn around to go down the stairs but if you are around he'll try it out the big kid way. Makes us nervous, but he is learning. Patrick likes to play peek a boo but will only play when he initiats it not when we do. That's his little independent spirit coming through. He has been "talking" more but we aren't always sure what it is that he means. Dada and Kitty are the only really clear words so far. He has started throwing more temper tantrums lately when we take him away from something he wants. He is getting good at throwing back his head and making a big show of it all. These can really wear on a parent after a long day. We are trying to take it all in stride though.
Well, sorry this is so late, but enjoy anyway!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Snack time and rainy day activities
Little Mr. P has taken to finding his own snack these days.
Yes,those are apple jacks. Hand over the parent of the year award please.
When it's raining outside, what do you do with a toddler?
Grab a bag of rice, some "tools", and old mirror,
A cute kid and
enjoy your box of rice!
Yes,those are apple jacks. Hand over the parent of the year award please.
When it's raining outside, what do you do with a toddler?
Grab a bag of rice, some "tools", and old mirror,
A cute kid and
enjoy your box of rice!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Breakfast
Our family likes to eat a big breakfast on the weekends. Patrick especially loves the pancakes and Hello Kitty Waffles. He always wants to help. I let him mix up the eggs for us last weekend(no guarentee he didn't try to use his hands instead of the whisk).
Patrick has a bad habit of pulling on Ryan's chest hair. Who knew a bib could also double as a chest hair protector?
Patrick has been playing Peek-a-boo lately. He is funny though in that he always initiates it. He won't play if we try. So I finally caught him in the act on camera!
Patrick has a bad habit of pulling on Ryan's chest hair. Who knew a bib could also double as a chest hair protector?
Patrick has been playing Peek-a-boo lately. He is funny though in that he always initiates it. He won't play if we try. So I finally caught him in the act on camera!
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