"The purpose of fun is to live it."

Here Froggie Froggie

Uncle Jay and Uncle Brady caught Jack his first frog and it went a little something like this:


"Let's see who can catch one first..."



"Nice little froggie in there. How do I get him out?"

"I want to hold it Daddy"

"Nice Froggie"

"Again!  How do I get him outta here?"

"Here froggie froggie"



"Gottcha!"

We released the frog back into the pond shortly after the last photo as Jack had caught him and picked him up by the little froggie legs.  Something tells me this will not be the last frog I see in my house.

ALL Boy!

I would like to think that I have not pushed BLUE on my son. I think no matter what he would have turned out all boy anyhow given his family tree. Jack is crazy about anything with wheels, a motor or a steering wheel. It amazes me how he is attracted to certain things at such a young age. Here are a few shots of him doing what he loves driving and getting wet & dirty :)

Getting wet on a hot day

Watching the cars drive by on the road

Soaked!

Sin City

Sin city, a perfect escape for a couple leaving their 20's and heading into their 30's who have been tied down for far too many months thinking only of family matters.  A selfish week escape from life (work, babies, parenting, bills, chores, etc.).  After having Jack I was not really able to imagine a break from parenting but with the help of our family this is exactly what we got and after getting over the intial seperation anxiety we had an amazing time - this was a fun way to re-kindle.  We take far too much for granted in life.  Everyone needs a getaway!

Thank you Grammies!!

First night walking the strip. Pat loved that he could walk around with a beer in his hands.

Some lights on the strip at night.

Las Vegas Blvd

At the Reid-Dyment Wedding.  Already in my flip flops :)

8am...105 degrees...off to find some water!

Tourists!

No surprise...Pat loved the water show at the Belagio.

We're in Vegas baby!

Fremont Street - My Fav part!!

Bus touring like the 80 year olds.  Best way to see it all at once though.

Shark Reef - Loved the jellies behind us!!

Summer Lovin'

Mama's Boy

 A few pics to share that my sis took...

And to think I used to hate Mama's Boys??

 

Loves the water!

Buddies

BFFs

Cool Like Daddy

My God Son

ALL Boy!

He still melts my heart!

McCain family day fair

FUN!

Snack time

 

Jack in the Box.

Now my living room has not only been taken over by John Deere tractors but an enormous piece of garbage. One man’s junk is a little boys treasure…


Pat, the cutest dad in the world, came in the other night at 11p.m. from his shop with the box that our new BBQ was delivered in. He had transformed into a playhouse for Jack. This is one of the many things I love about him. Even though the man works from sun up til sun down he still finds time to do the simple things for his family.

Jack discovered the house when he woke up the next morning and we have had a difficult time to get him out of it since. He opens the door, crawls in, closes the door and waves at us as he peeps out through the little window. It is priceless and just plain good ol fashion fun!

Rain Rain Go Away...Mommy wants to Run Today!

I thought getting back to work would mean getting back to my running routine.  While working I have that one hour everyday at noon that is devoted to whatever I want to do.  No scheduling around babies or men.  This is my one hour to be selfish and do something I really enjoy.  I really thought this would be the best time to fit in my run but for weeks it seems as though I have been doing the rain dance and crossing my fingers while hoping for good weather.  Where is the sun I want to RUN?!?!?!?!

Then I just decided to suck it up.  I headed out for my noon run yesterday and today despite the pouring rain.  It has kept me in for far too long besides, there is something really exhilarating about running in the rain.  The air is so fresh.  I feel like it pushes me harder than a normal run as I am so focused on getting back inside and warm.  AND it is a lot of fun not to mention all of the benefits that running provides on a normal day. So I challenge you to try it.  You will like it more than you think.  And if you don't want to run in the rain why not strap on the rubber boots and just play in it?  Your kids will LOVE it.

Let me be your inspiration...Don't let the rain keep you inside!

A new pic of me and my son - just for fun.

I'm One!





Mommy's BIG baby boy turns 1

...And as you can see Jack is very proud to be ONE!  He had a great birthday party with family and a few friends this past weekend.  He really felt the love with all of the visitors and gifts.  Grammie Simonson outdid herself once again in the snack department.  What a beautiful spread she put on (as always)!  Jack even received his very first truck, yes a REAL one!  Grampie Simonson gave him a 1961 GMC.  It is very special to our family as it belonged to Harry Simonson who would be Jack's Great Great Grandfather.   What a lucky little boy!  Daddy feels pretty lucky too as he thinks he should get to drive Jack around in it until he is old enough to drive it himself.    Thanks everyone for making Jack's big day so special.

Here are a few of my favourite moments of the day:

Opening gifts

He loved everyone singing to him!



Jack's first sugar!

Clean-up time!