boo boo

The other day The Boy fell and hit his head on the corner of the cement step outside our house. I couldn't tell how deep it was so we went to the Dr.'s office just to make sure he didn't need stitches. We waited forever just for a steri strip, which I could have done myself, except for the fact that The Boy was screaming and squirming and it took 2 of us just to hold him down while the Dr. put the steri strip on. So, we hit a milestone: almost stitches.

I am sure this will not be the last boo boo.

Another injury from the fall.

Two days later. It looks messy because it wouldn't stop bleeding that first night. I had to put a band-aid on it and the blood just dried around it, but he won't let me clean it.

Peek-A-Boo

Please enjoy this delightful video of The Boy.

Tiptoe through the tulips....

Last week mom and I went to Thanksgiving Point for the Tulip Festival. I love tulips.
Love them.
I wish I had mad photography skills.

Wish I had any photography skills.

I love the way they bend.


What? No pics of The Boy? He slept through the entire outing. Didn't wake up when I took him out of the car seat. Or back in car seat. Or out of car seat again. We'll have to go back for Farm Country.

Random Pictures of The Boy

The Boy's latest feeding accomplishment: feeding himself with a spoon.

As you can see, he hasn't quite mastered it, but he is really pretty good. This week he also used a fork to pick up waffles. And he picked up peas and little bits of carrot and ate them! This is huge because he has been anti-veggie pick-up, only eating veggies (and most fruit) mashed with cereal. HUGE!

Sporting some way cute clothes.

Here is the story behind this picture. I was doing something in the kitchen and The Boy was playing nicely in the living room. Then I heard him screaming, I rush into the living room and this is what I saw. Of course, I grab my camera instead of rescuing him. I just love his face, he is so mad! I'm a mean mom.

Spring Break Revisited

We saw this....

Great fun! Delightful story, incredible performers, and memorable music. Loved every minute!

We also saw Brandi Carlile, live! "The Story" is the first song I heard and one of my faves, but she has a lot of other cool stuff, including some great covers. Her cover of Folsom Prison Blues was really good. I also liked her version of Hallelujah. She has a really cool voice. Thank you Ryan and Jennifer for introducing Brandi Carlile and taking us to her concert!

P.S. Tato...I always think of you when I hear this song!

Spring Break

We went to the park on the only nice day of the week!

The Boy loves to swing!

And pick up wood chips and dirt!

I love the baby squat!

The Boy's new trick is to climb up into the rocker and totally lounge! We have taught him well!

Bull Sale

Last Saturday I was in Paradox, CO and I wish I was still there. For those of you who don't know about this unique family tradition, my uncle has a livestock business in Colorado called Redd Ranches. Each year they have a Bull Sale complete with cowboys, bulls, an autioneer and the best lunch you'll ever have. Roast beast, prairie fire beans, vinegary coleslaw, rolls, Aunt Diane's BBQ sauce (which is one of my favorite things in this world!) and BYU brownies! Grandma Annie entrusted my dad with the meat recipe, so he is the "Meat Man". He gets up ridiculously early to get the meat smoking. My brothers and adopted brother help too. While the boys tend the meat, the women do everything else! Prairie Fire beans is another Grandma Annie recipe. My mom and aunts make a lot of beans! All the family helps out with serving lunch. (except me this year, I had a sick baby) After lunch, the auction gets going and it is so fun to hear the auctioneer! Each year I see my family and extended family work together to have a successful sale and I am so proud to be a part of this incredible tradition. I apologize for the long explanation, but it is close to my heart, and I forgot my camera! I aksed my photographer brother to document The Boy's first Bull Sale, but I haven't got the pics yet. But, my other brother made a little video that shows the behind the scenes of the meat cooking. I hope he doesn't mind if I post it here!