Growing up too fast

We have officially entered the wanting to "do it by myself!" stage already. It's cute, but oh so messy. You can't see it but it is all over the back of his head and in his ears. He kinda missed his mouth that time.

Happy 4th!!

Happy freedom day! It was so nice to be able to celebrate this great day with family and friends. I was especially grateful that Dustin did not have to work and got to be with us. We started off the day going to a free breakfast that ended up not being free, so eating hot dogs instead, watching the long parade, going to the park, and then having a picnic and just relaxing with friends. To end off the day we got all bundled up to go watch the Rexburg fireworks, but since they were 2 hours late we ended up going home instead. I was disappointed that Archer did get to see them, but as Dustin reminded me, there is always next year!

Waiting for the parade to start

All ready for the fireworks

Family 4th of July picture 2011

Here are a few of Archer's favorite things.....

Playing with his cousins,Getting into the fridge and cupboards,

Pulling out the movies

Being outside

Mornings (he did not get that from me)

Father's Day

I'm so glad there is a day that is dedicated to our fathers. I'm so grateful for the many examples that I have in my life including my daddy-o, my father-in-law, grandfathers, and Dustin who is an amazing father to Archer. I wish that I had pictures to post of all these amazing men but they are still on my old computer. I love you all!

Same old, same old

We are boring with a capitol B! Nothing new has happened with our family, in the last month except that Archer has finally started to crawl and move. My life has gotten a bit more interesting chasing him around. Dustin is still in school, Archer and I venture outside on walks and activities when the weather permits, which unfortunatly has not been that often. We are doing well though and just trying to enjoy this stage in our lives. Archer has become quiet the little cheese ball lately its hilarious.

Easter, Mother's Day, and Wicked!!

I love when there is lots to do it makes me so happy, and helps my days feel not so repetative. We had a great Easter, filled with food, friends and family.

Here is Dustin and Archer with their baskets and goodies (I may or may not have gone a little overboard on the sweets especially since Archer can't eat them).

Classic Archer stare.

My first mother's day was one I will always remember. I was up until 3 with a crying baby, then got 2 blissful hours of sleep and then he was up again. I like to think that he really just wanted me to remember that I was a actual mother this year and not a one day or pregnant version. But even though I was sleep deprived it was a great day spent with family and friends.

I would like to give a huge shout out to the mom's in my life. I couldn't be here without any of you especially my mom. You are an amazing person who I strive to be like everyday. I love you!!!!

Also Happy Birthday mom!! What are yoy this year 39?

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to Boise with my mom, sister's, and aunt Robin (who so willingly came to watch Archer) and go to the Broadway musical WICKED!!!!

Holy smokes, it was absolutly amazing!!! I got chills throughout the entire show. If you told me to pick my favorite thing about the show, I couldn't do it. The costumes, the actors, and wowy the music, together made it an unforgetable experience. The fact that I was their with my sister's and mom just made it even better. It was something that I will never ever forget!

Archer and I before in the hotel. He was such a trooper while we were there.

The stage.
All of us before the show. And as a side note, Archer has a new cheezy face sometimes its pretty fun, I get a kick out of it.

Easter Eggs

My life has been a wee crazy this past week, with sick baby, and helping my mom get her new cupboards organized. But now my life is getting back to normal.

This year I really wanted to color Easter eggs, something that me and Dustin have never done. There must be something about having a baby that makes you remember all the things you did as a child and no matter how little they are you want them to experience them too. So last night we coloered eggs, and it was so much fun. Archer is still too little but he sat and watched. Once again Dustin is more creative than I am, but it was just so great to have an evening of just being together, especially now that he has started school again.

Here is also a little video. This just shows that archer loves his dad!