The Many Faces Of

Just this little dude and me home tonight and we decided to go for a walk after we ate our ice cream from the ice cream truck. (Hints the snap bracelets). I couldn't help but take a few pictures, he was in an awfully bubbly mood. The giggles were cracking me up. Our conversation-
"Ryder I can't remember how this song goes... was it Marry had a little frog, little frog, little frog - Ribbit" **insert laughter like I am the funniest person on earth** I mean I kind of am close at least "No mom she had a lamb" "What did you say she had a lion" " MOMMMM NO SHE HAD A LAMB"

I am currently thinking about quitting my day job to start a comedic career. ;)

Three Turtles, Nemo, A Whale, and Lady Walk Into Dinner

He was taking their orders and cooking them dinner tonight. Looks to me like there was some excellent conversation going on at that dinner table tonight. I would assume this would be an under the sea type event, but I think Ms. Lady is a tad confused on which table she was supposed to sit at. :) 

Little Hands

 I love these little hands. The remind me of how far he has come and how far he has left to grow. They are big, but still tiny. A very long ways to go from having the man hands, but such a big difference from his tiny little newborn flaky hands.

Making Dinner

I was cooking dinner and he asked me if he could cook dinner in his kitchen too. He wanted me to move it out by me. He pretty much followed my every move. When I asked him if he put the olive oil in he responded with a quick "yep". So we were just listening to our nightly music and cooking together. It was a sweet calm moment with this little man.

Man This Pups Cute

I Am Batman

We are still digging the superheros over here. This Batman mask is usually on and usually ends with Hulk gloves while running through the house trying to fight dad.

Summer's End

It always happens and I can't quite figure out why summer ends and I have to go back to work. :)) It has been a summer for the books, I won's say it wasn't stressful and the best summer ever. But it was an emotional summer and a summer spent hand in hand with family. For that reason yes it was a great summer. I am nervous about my time being locked in now and it will be so much harder to get home. My heart is at home right now with my dad so I will find a way to make it work and continue to get back often. Last night we wrapped up our summer with a little late night fishing adventure. It was a beautiful night with a GORGEOUS sunset. It literally looked like the sky and tree tops were on fire. It was a fun way to end the break. Deep breaths and praying for strength and balance as this new school year unfolds. 

Moose

We enjoy being outdoors. It's not unusual for us to pull over and go for a quick 10-15 minute walk somewhere in the woods. Tonight we had about thirty minutes before the ran came and Ry wanted to go walk around. We were walking out the door when he asked if his moose could come with. "My moose wants to go to the woods mom". Hey who am I to deny that cuteness. As we were walking the rain came quickly and the clouds started to cover the sun, but in turn left us with what looked like a lighted path up ahead. The light stayed on the path the whole way out. I felt that we were being guided out, and as soon as we reached the car the downpour happened.

Ask A Stupid Question Get a Stupid Answer

I was just finishing up cleaning the house, I was vacuuming the back bedrooms when I came out to this scene.

"Ryder what in the world are you doing"
"Watching TV mom"

#seemslogical #forthelove

Grifferson

Simply because I am obsessed. How did we get so lucky to get another amazing dog?

Navy Pier {iphone}

Went to Chicago today on our way home. Did a little shopping, stayed in a hotel, and ended our trip with Navy Pier. Such a fun weekend with a couple of my favorites. Lots of walking and very hot and an almost 4 year old who seems to think his legs don't work. :)) Thankful for this sister who loves him like her own and stays patient and will carry him even when her own feet hurt. He may not always show it, but he loves you so much girl!

Looking forward to our November girls trip ladies!!! <3