Pics first, updates later

So crazy week. We returned from Colorado yesterday and Patrick and I are leaving today to head home for my Great-Aunt's funeral. She was my Grandma's last sister, so we want to be there for her. P and I will then stay for the week with my parents. So, I will be packing for a week in a 1/2 hour less than 24 hours after returning from the last trip! Yikes! wish us luck!

Sleeping beauty

I got a full nights sleep last night, Ryan got a full night and so did Patrick! This is our 3rd night in only 2 weeks.

I think things are finally doing better. Good thing too, because after 16mo, I am loving a full nights sleep!

Even when he does wake up it is typically around 4am and then he is out again until 6:30 or so with a quick nurse and back out until 7 or 7:30.

Going to bed is much easier as well. We are now able to read some stories, nurse, have a bottle, rock a bit and then lay him in his crib to fall alseep.

Makes our evenings much less stressful.

*I see nothing wrong about talking about sleep and showing park pictures. Matches perfectly right?

Fun with Friends

It is great to have friends that we can call up at a moment's notice and say "Park" and they just get it.

Anne and Grant are good for that. We can call and say that and no more words are needed.
We enjoy the time because the adults get to talk a bit and the kids get to run.

We have been trying out new parks around town lately. Someday I'll have to do an official review, for now we are having fun exploring it all.
oh, and I happened to snap the above awesome picture of Anne and her boy!

Date night!

Ryan and I had a date night on Saturday. This was very needed and a super good time. While we were away, Madison came to hang out with Patrick. We are super lucky to have her near by. I best be careful about saying too many good things or she is going to be too busy with other babysitting jobs to watch Patrick!

Ryan and I enjoyed a movie (Hangover), dinner at Green Mill and a walk in the park. A great and perfect evening to connect.

Here are some fun, random photos of Patrick.




Patrick wanted to help us give that "distressed" look to his faith chest.

Shoes! and a few tidbits

I think Patrick may have a new obsession.

I'm thinking we should find some shoes that aren't blue with sparkles though.


Some weekly updates as well...

Last night Shay came over to play. We went for a walk and part way in, Patrick leaned over from his stroller to find Shay's hand. They then continued to hold hands until we ran the strollers into each other because we were laughing so hard. It is so fun that they have each other as friends!

Patrick's latest trick is that he likes to jump. He hasn't caught any air yet, but he sure loves to try and looks hilarious trying.

Patrick is still a dancing fool. Ryan brought him by my office yesterday. He was feeling really tired and shy but the minute I turned on some music, he showed off his killer moves to all the ladies. So adorable!

Patrick peed on the Potty!

I can't believe I forgot to write about this. Last week, I was doing something in the bedroom and P was in the bathroom. He started to get really quiet, so I went to go see what he was up to. He was sitting on top of the toilet seat smiling with Ryan's toothbrush in his mouth. I got him down and then got him in the bath. After his bath, I set him back up on the toilet seat so I could clean up. I went to get him and he is sitting in a puddle of pee. Yep, he peed ON the potty!

Chicken and Corn

Sunday was such a fun day for us. After our Oxbow and playground adventure, Patrick took a nice long nap which allowed us some relax time. Then Ryan took Patrick to the playground so I could cook. The menu included BBQ chicken, rosemary potatoes and Corn on the cob. Yummy!

Patrick loved the meal.

And so did daddy!


The kid actually ate every bite down to the bone.

That night he also slept from 9pm until 6am!! Woohoo! That was one for the record books. We are convinced it was the awesome chicken. That will be on our weekly menu from now on!