Beach House

My grandpa and bestemor (grandma in Norwegian) have this beach house up in Anacortes area that is amazing. We grew up always going there and was so much fun! We had tons of adventures, played on the beach, explored, went crab hunting, boating, clamming, explored islands, built forts and tons more! It was a kids paradise. 

While I was in Washington, mom, Harrison, Vince and I went up and met grandpa and bestemor at the beach house. We stayed over night and had fun both days. It was so nice to be back and walk along the shore and enjoy the San Juan area!

Grandpa and Harrison going to get the crab pots in the morning. It was neat because there was tons of fog and we watched them disappearing into the bay.

Crab is so good but not too glamorous when you're preparing it!

Grandpa and Harrison cleaning the crabs

Mom and mister Vince on the beach

Bestemor and Vince

Harrison and I were shooting cans with the gun. Harrison is good enough to try for the next season of Top Shot!

4 Generations!

Trip to Washington

Vince and I went up to Washington a couple weeks ago for 2 weeks and had a BLAST!! Ryan had to stay home and work but was greatly missed and thank him for letting us go. Vince did really good on the plane ride, which I was kind of nervous about but a huge blessing because we got the seat next to us open so I was able to bring on his carseat so he had his own seat. Every time I fly (which is barely ever) I always ask if theres any extra seats and if I can have one for the carseat and there usually always is, so take advantage all you mamas out there! ;) 

It was really fun when we first got there we were able to see my sister Tristyn and her family right before they left. I had never met Kai and it had been a while since I had seen her husband Kurt and little girl Gracie. They are so cute and getting so big!

It was really hard getting them all together and to look. This was the best shot! haha

Little Miss Gracie

Sean had to try on Vince's socks! haha, he cracks me up

Popeye arms

Mom wanted to do a bath in the sink and didnt realize how big he'd gotten. Lets just say the rest of the baths were in the bathtub and the counters got a little wet!

Uncle Harrison and Vince were best friends

Harrison wanted to feed Vince

Haha it was his first time, thats what Vince looked like after my first time feeding him too! It's a messy job!

The next day grandpa took us all out on the boat on Lake Tapps and was so fun!! We went waterskiing and tubing! It was so fun and I was sore for a week but totally work it.

Grandma and Vince

Looks at those legs!

Grandpa and Vince

This stayed on him for about 2 seconds. He doesnt really have a neck so it was hard to put on and very uncomfortable. We just held on to him really tight and he really liked the boat and it lulled him to sleep

Passed out!

Dont' see this in Georgia!

Patriot Park

For Family Home Evening on Monday we went to Patriot Park and played Frisbee! It was so much fun! We've only been to the park a few other times but since we moved we literally live 3 minutes from it. It's a big park with tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, playground and more. There was lots of kids and families there for sports practices and was a fun environment. It reminds me of Porter Park in Rexburg!

Vince was such a good boy just sitting on the blanket and playing while we played frisbee

Ryan has this exact expression!!

Life in Georgia

Life in Georgia is good! Its been pretty hot and humid but it actually cooled down a lot! I mean we're talking low 70s today!!! Crazy for August and it felt pretty good!

 So Vince has been eating solids for about 2 months and this has been his "high chair." It's been great but can make your back pretty sore, so we decided to buy a high chair. I talked to my friend Jaynee who recommended getting wheels, and boy did we make the right choice. He loves been pushed around the kitchen and house! haha

Big boy in his new high chair!

The other day Ryan was playing with Vince on the piano while I was in the kitchen making dinner. After a minute or so I swore I saw Ryan go in the other room out of the corner of my eye, but I still heard Vince playing on the piano so I look and Ryan had set him up in the Bumbo!! It was too cute not to take a picture!

Haha so Ryan was getting the bath ready for Vince while I was getting him ready and undressed. I got him undressed a little too early and was holding him on my hip, talking to Ryan and waiting for the bath to finish filling when I feel something warm on my stomach!! Vince peed on me! haha Lesson learned!

Vince loves his food. He eats, apples, sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, peas, bananas and oatmeal! He still doesnt like carrots alone but I've learned the art of mixing vegetables with apples or sweet potatoes and he loves it!

Vince and dad playing

Melts my heart!

No excuses

I know how hard it can be to get out and exercise especially with kids. This is a great 

4 minute exercise

you can do and it will kick your buns!!! No excuses, we all have 4 minutes! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AimPOSXe7n4

I couldnt figure out how to open it on my blog but just go to this website!

Mr Vince 7 months old

Mr Vince! Oh there's so much to say about our little man! I love him more and more everyday and everyday I dont see how I can love him more!! Being a mom is the best! So I've been slacking on the blog and I have a new goal to post something a least once a week. So I missed last month so this will be 6 and 7 month pictures and info. 

Vince is such a happy boy and has learned to laugh a lot more. He sits up like a champ and is so close to crawling!! He actually goes backwards and its so cute. He rolls around and moves but juts doesnt have the crawl quite down. I really think it will happen by the time we go to Washington in 2 weeks. He's eating food pretty well, usually once or twice a day. I thought he would've taken to it faster but he's starting to like it more and more and I think it's because Im making it better. We started with rice cereal which he liked and then I tried adding some avacado, peas and carrots which he didnt like, he actually gagged on the carrots!! But after some time and I've pureed the food better (Im trying to do homemade baby food which is pretty easy and way cheaper) he's liking more. He really likes oatmeal, sweet potatoes, apples and doing better with peas. It's so cute to watch him eat and just learn and grow!

He sleeps through the night great! He goes to bed around 7 and sleeps til about 7 too which is nice and take 2-3 naps during the day. He says mama and dada and Im pretty sure he knows what he's saying, he says other things like nana, ba, hi and random babbling. No teeth yet and I think he hair is starting to get thicker the bald spot in the back is gone so I know we're making progress! He loves when I sing songs to him, he gets really excited! He loves to put everything in his mouth too. He's a pretty content baby but likes to talk and will let you know if he's not getting enough attention! We love him so much and are so grateful we get to be his parents!

6 months old, he has his Chad Hord shirt on from off road racing in Wisconsin

This picture I imagine him saying, "Now let me tell you a story.." haha

Oh he's really good at sitting in the shopping cart, he's so cute because he sits straight up and holds on to the bars. So many people stop to comment and say how cute he is!

He's rocking back and forth, so close!

Happy Boy!

Vince says "Hi"

Crawling Backwards