Is October really almost over???

So I realized I've been slacking in the blogging department but we've been busy...kinda. Ben finally got our gutters up on the back of our house and so the compromise was that if he did that we could paint and finish (kinda) our bedroo. So, we painted it tan and brown and I made the curtains (above). The are chocolate brown corderoy (sp?). I know its a weird fabric choice but being a nurse, I need something thick to block out the light during the day for napping! Below is our focus wall the dark brown. The camera put a weird dot on the wall that is not there actually.
This is the wall to our bathroom. Just tan. It was actually really fun and we felt like we did a better job than when we painted Hyrum's room. It took all week (working nights only) to finish but it is done and we like it!

I have been feeling crafty lately and actually went to enrichment and made this turkey. Don't know why its blog worthy but I thought it was cute!

Now to the main event. This is Hyrum this morning doing his "I'm too sexy for my..." pose. Yes, the dog scratched his face multiple times this morning. Like his pjs?

This is what entertains me all day! So cute and funny! Still loves the vaccum!

Last Saturday we took Hyrum to a great little pumpkin patch that Ben's coworker tipped us off to. It was really cheap and tons of pumpkins to choose from. Hyrum had a blast! Next year maybe we'll try the train ride and corn maze that went along with it!

Look at all these mom!

So it has been cooler (although this week it is nice) so on our evening walks we've had to bundle Hyrum up! Such a cutie!

We call it his marshmallow coat!

One night after our walk we took his hat off to find this...

He thinks mittens are pretty cool. Hence the thumbs up (although I'm pretty sure his thumb wasn't in the thumb spot)

His new thing in the bathtub is to eat bubbles. He had a bubble beard. Funny boy!

I just realized there were a few more pictures I wanted to post but I think this will due for now. I can't believe my little boy will be 2 in 4 months! How time flies! He is so fun and funny and we love every minute of him!

I've been filling my days with little projects to keep busy. I'm already dreading winter and the long days inside. Thank goodness the holidays are in winter to keep us busy!

To clarify...I am not pregnant. Yes I was, we actually lost another baby a few days ago and look forward to going to see the doctor next week to find out what is wrong with me! j/k. I just have to remember to be patient and try to be on the "Lord's time." It really is a miracle to have Hyrum and I can be happy with that...but I can still hope for more too! We are happy and doing well. Ben's excited to not have to mow the lawn anymore and we're looking forward to our families coming for the holidays! I love this time of year!

Long Post Warning

Warning Long Post Ahead! Can't believe its been like 5 weeks since I blogged and we've been busy. Hyrum turned 18 months! (above picture on that day). He is 34 inches tall, 24 lbs 11oz, and a wild man! We love him! I finally got around to doing something with my blank walls and this is what I did on our wall in our living room. (below)
Here is my big 18 month old again!

Shortly before my mom moved to Oregon we got her to take a few family pics of us. Here is Hyrum not wanting to be piggy back anymore in our Redskin jerseys. Yes, he can still wear the same one from last summer (we can wear ours too j/k). He posed much better last year. He's too busy moving now!

Here is the best family pic we could get!

Ben's mom came from Virginia and visited for a couple weeks. We went to Yellowstone with the whole family in a 12 passenger van and what an adventure! It was really fun. We also stopped by the Tetons and went through Jackson on the way home. Here is us under the famous arches.

Ben & I with the Tetons in the background.

The beautiful Tetons. It was kinda smokey that day due to wildfires-so not as spectacular in photo.

Saw Old Faithful blow... Hyrum could have cared less about watching it blow but was more facinated pushing his stroller around and picking up little rocks and throwing them everywhere.

This is our typical lunch time. He loves to take the PB&J apart and smear it everywhere! So cute though, how can you get mad?

Just a cute picture. Love him!

Earlier in Sept we went to Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot and took Hyrum to see the animals. He loved it!

Here is with the horses. He wasn't too sure about petting something bigger than him!

So I messed up and this picture is crooked but Hyrum loves to vacuum! I was trying to get him dressed for church one day and this was his top priority. Funny kid. Warning, partially nude photo!

Here he is hard at work.

We've been busy having my mom move and then having Ben's mom come and now things are finally starting to settle down. Football season is here and fall is arriving.

I'm still trying to like our dog. What was I thinking? Seriously, anyone can HAVE her for free! I'm trying to train her but I feel like I have two 18 month olds-a baby would have been much easier-diapers and no movement!

No headway on the baby front either...we are going to be starting some tests in the next few months to find out what's going on. I know I got pregnant somehow before and hopefully it will happen again. Still have some sad days realizing I should be huge pregnant and having a baby this December but faith keeps us going! Wish us luck!

Meet our new BABY Chloe

Meet Chloe Butcher...no we are not expecting, but we did jump ship and get a purebred black lab puppy today. She is six weeks old and TINY! Hyrum loves her and so far she has been so good. Knock on wood...she has not peed or pooped in our house yet...only outside. And she has only barked mildly and rarely. Here are some pictures of our new baby!
Hyrum loves playing with her.

Such a cute face!

Sleeps most of the day!

More playful this evening so far!

Figured this would give me something to do while I wait to have another baby. Should be intersting these next few days!

Vacation Adventures

We made it to Portland, OR and back in one piece and had some fun along the way. It was really nice to get out of town for a few days though I'm not sure I'll drive 12 hours each way with a 17month old again. The drive there took many stops and frequent whinning and crying but we made it. The ride home was much more enjoyable and Hyrum did great considering it all. Above is a picture of Hyrum in my grandparents dog's bed (Lu Lu). He liked to sit there and read a golf magazine... Below is a picture of Hyrum in the bathtub. Every night we'd scrub him down from the days adventures!

Here is Hyrum and Uncle Nate having fun together. Hyrum likes to follow and immitate anything Nate does.

This is a picture of my mom holding a BABY bunny. Like 2 days old! My Uncle has a farm of sorts and had baby bunnies and ducks so we took Hyrum to see them. He had a blast chasing the chickens and ducks around.

Here is Hyrum hugging the bunny! Careful!

Hyrum thinking about touching the duck!

We got lucky enough to go to the beach for a day and escape the heat in Portland. It was kinda cold and misty (typical Cannon Beach weather) until mid morning where we got a rare sunny and warm day at the beach. Hyrum loved the sand and loved running into the cold ocean! Look at those blue eyes!

Hyrum walking on the beach.

What is this sand...think I'll taste it a couple of times.

So not the best picture but my grandparents have a hot tub and Hyrum LOVED it. He is so fearless of water and was constantly trying to dunk his head under. Must be my child cause we love the water!

Here is a picture of us from the beach. Not the best but better than nothing!

We had a fun time and got to eat at Chipotle, visit Ikea, see family and friends that we haven't seen in forever. Ben left us after a couple of days to come back and work but we enjoyed our mini vacation together!

The only downpointe to the vacation is finding out my mom will permanently move to Portland at the end of August! Bummer! At least we're a little closer but her close proximity will be greatly missed!

Summer Fun!

We finally have had some warm weather and we've been enjoying the outdoors! Hyrum LOVES water! Not afraid whatsoever! We got him a little pool and he loves to play in it. Here are some picture of him in the pool.
This is his Redskin jersey from last summer...it still fits so Ben is excited to get one more round of Redskin jersey pictures! We'll post them after we take them!

There is a great pool in Pocatello called Ross park. My mom and I and uncle Nate took Hyrum swimming there a few weeks ago. He loved the water and kept trying to put his face in to blow bubbles. Here is a picture of him sun bathing and warming up!

Here is Hyrum with my cookie jar container aka his new favorite toy. He love to walk around with it on his head and talk into it. Funny the things get into!

It's July already! Can't believe it! We went to Pocatello for 4th of July weekend. My mom also has a little pool for Hyrum and so here is Hyrum and Pepper aka doggie in the pool. Hyrum love dogs still!

After we got out of the pool he loves to snuggle! I hope this continues forever!

My mom let Hyrum discover the hose. He loved it and got drinks from it! So cute!

We attended the parade on the 4th. Hyrum was a trooper considering you have to get there a little early to get seats and all he can really do is watch-not run for candy like everyone else. It was fun though!

Watching the parade-drinking his water!

Here's a little video for the grandparents of Hyrum playing in the pool. Hyrum has been sick of course the last few weeks so we are on the mend again. We are excited to celebrate Ben's 28th (wow thats old) birthday on Friday! In about 9 days we leave for Portland, OR for our summer trip! Can't wait to get out of town!