Sunday Fun Day

Around here Sundays tend to be a little boring. Not much going on at all, but yesterday proved doing nothing at all can mean so much! <3

The day started off with tubby time for Lay and Ryder. These two are so darn cute and I fall more and more in love with them each day! It's funny how something as simple as a bath can become one of the most joyous memories! Seeing my babies interact and play with each other melts my heart. After a fun time in the bath we decided to head over to Jodi's to give our cat Oliver a hair cut. Jodi owns her own grooming business so it made it quite easy!

Oliver the lion cat! He looks so adorable, and kinda funny. Pretty sure Josh and I laugh every time we look at him.  He was a trooper and part of me feels bad because he acts embarrassed.. Hope he gets use to it. :)

My sweet little cow girl <3

Layla is learning to ride horses. This is Chester, Josh's little sister's horse. Every time I see her ride him I wanna cry. My little girl is growing up so fast and it's very bitter sweet. She is such a natural. Just hops right on bare back and goes. Jodi bought her a riding helmet thank goodness. I have to admit I was a little worried about her falling off and hurting herself. This girl is fearless and plans on taking riding lessons next summer.

After all the grooming and horse riding we heading inside to have a yummy dinner. Jodi and Layla made a great meal. It's nice to all get together and visit and eat. I miss that about Salt Lake, so it made me feel good.

After dinner we headed home, settled down and hit the sack.

This Sunday turned out to be quit nice! <3

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Ryder MB

This little boy is so darn cute I couldn't help but snap pictures all day!

Enjoy!

I sure do miss this guy

I have really been missing my Dad! I wish I could give him a big hug and kiss right now. My Dad and I have a great relationship. We are very close. He has always been there for me and I know he always will.  A few months before we left I would see him at least 3 times a week. I love that I can tell him anything and he always knows what to say and gives great advice. I feel very lucky to have such a great Dad, just wish I could see him. Some times the phone calls just don't cut it! 

Daddy-o and Maddi-o

I think one of the hardest things is not having him around my Kiddos! Layla and him were so close and I wish he could watch Ryder grow! My Dad calls Ryder "EZ" of course because of the biker magazine "Easyriders" haha 

On that thought, I wish all my family could be here to see Layla and Ryder grow! I think that is the hardest part of all this.

Miss and Love you Daddy-O! <3

On a happier note, Ryder is already 5 months old. I can hardly believe it. It seems like just yesterday Josh and I were going into surgery to have him.. He is still progressing very well. Learning and growing everyday. 

Last night Josh and I ran to pick Lay up from Grandma Jodi's and we left Ryder home with Great Grandma and of course while we were gone Ryder decided to roll over for the first time. Little stinker! He has been so close for so long and of course he waits until Mama and Dada aren't home to see it. Still so proud of him!   <3

Layla is getting excited for Christmas. She asked me yesterday if we can go to the mall to see Santa. She is at the perfect age for "Santa"..... She anticipates his arrival and I can not wait for Christmas morning. I have to admit I am pretty excited myself. Josh and I spent all last weekend Christmas shopping.. Lets just say these Kiddos are getting spoiled! <3 

I can not wait to see the look on Layla's face when she See's what Santa brought her. :) I love that Ryder is going to be 6 months right about that time. Even though he is getting tons of new toys I can already say that he will probably be more interested in the crinkling wrapping paper! :)

I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is in less than a week. Crazy how time flies.

Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day! 

GOBBLE GOBBLE <3

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Who me?.. Couldn't be...

I can't believe I am even going to write this....

Here it goes....

I think I might be baby hungry.

Is that even possible?

Ryder is still a baby himself yes this I am aware of, so why I am baby hungry? This is a question I have been asking myself. The only possible answer I can come up with is that Ryder is growing so fast right before my eyes and I want him to stay a baby forever. I know that is not possible, so why not just have another... Of course this isn't something that we plan on doing anytime soon and I know I swore that after Ryder I would never be pregnant again, but the thought has kinda grown on me. :) I do love my babies so much and I love being a Mommy. <3

I know Josh would love another little girl, and I have to admit I would love it too.

Like I said though this is nothing we are planning, but we have talked about it. If we do decide to have another one, it wont be for a couple years. This Mama needs at least a year or so do enjoy and catch up on the lack of sleep I've been experiencing the past 5 months. :)

I mean look how cute my Kiddos are... It's hard to resist the temptation of having a few of them running around.

Self Portrait

Such a serious face

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Growing Pains

I can not believe how fast Layla and Ryder are growing...

We have only been gone for 3 months, but I was looking back at old pics from right before we left and my kiddos don't even look the same.

It is quite bitter sweet. <3

Layla is going through a hard phase. I least I hope it's just a phase. My biggest challenge with her is getting her to listen. You would think that she for some reason can't hear the word "NO"! Some days I feel like that is all I say to that girl. She has developed even more of an attitude. (If you can imagine it even possible) I hope it is a short phase and she soon realizes that sometimes she just can't do some things. The sweet girl is just trying to grow up way to fast. I try and tell her to enjoy it and take it from me, enjoy the careless life you have and be a kid.  I have began to think that she is going to be one of my biggest challenges in life. Not that I am complaining, I couldn't imagine a day with out her. At the end of the day after all the time outs I love that girl to death and I know in a few years her and I will have a bond like no other. Can't wait! <3

Now my Mr. Ryder MB. Where do I start. He is the cutest little boy ever.. And as sweet as can be! His personality just keeps on coming out, and we keep falling more and more in love with him. I can not believe how big he is. He not even 5 months and he fits into 9-12months clothes. He is a chunker for sure, and we love love love it. <3 He is progressing so well, which really is no surprise. He loves his toys and reaches for everything. He gets so angry if he wants something and can't have it. i.e coke cans, remote,phone,hair... He is eating so well now and last night he tried a cookie for the first time. He loved it. I'm so neurotic when it comes to that kind of stuff. So worried about choking and what not, that I think I have been putting it off. I gave in though and glad I did.. Brings back memories of Layla and all the fun I had with her at this age. 

Some days seem to be hard and I really miss my family. At the end of the day, when it's all said and done I am one happy Mama :0) Lately I have been feeling so greatful for my sweet family and without them I would loose my mind..

I love you Josh,Layla and Ryder thanks for making me,me! <3

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Happy Halloween!

First Halloween away from SLC..

We had a great time. It snowed a couple days prior so it was freezing cold and wet. That sucked but we bundled up and took Lay into Clark Summit and hit some houses. Because we live in the sticks we had to go into town, so we weren't walking a mile between houses. Ryder stayed @ home with Grandma Jodi because it was just so cold.

Layla made out good. Besides the bucket full of candy, she was spoiled from Jodi and Mima..

Of course Ryder was too. :)

Hope everyone had a good Halloween. 

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