Flash Back.

My last post got me looking back at when we first took AJ to the pool. I know it's not great quality but I wanted to post his little video too. It's funny how similar my boys are while still being so different!
Also I found this little jem. Befor having Miles I had 4 hours a day to myself while AJ was napping, looking back I realize I should have been sleeping but no. During those naps I would stay up and find interesting ways to occupy my time....Like this.

Pool Trip

It just wouldn't be brake if we didn't make a family trip down to the pool. It was a bit of a bummer since both slides we out of commission and we aren't allowed in the how tub but we still managed to have a little fun!

Here's AJ waiting for them to open the Pool.

Dad and Miles getting use to the water. I thought it might be a little cold for him but he was lovin' it!
Becks couldn't wait to get in the water, HURRY DAD!

Here's our family measuring up, ha ha ha, I am funny! Lyndz just pay attention and I should rub off on ya, lol!




This is my fav. picture of Becks, I just love the wink!

Just Chillaxin!


Since it was Miles first trip to a nice clean indoor pool we just had to do the dunk.

The Pumpkin Patch - Take 1

With the boys on brake and Halloween fast approaching we thought we would head out to the Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch before the crowds hit. It was pretty rainy out but I spotted a patch of blue sky and convinced Poy it was still a good idea. With all the kids and the Tolmans in tow we made the 30 minute drive to the farm.

Unfortunately the rain did not stop, in fact the closer we got the more rain we saw. I was starting to think this trip end up being a waste of time and gas but then the clouds parted and the sun came out....for a minute.

We decided to check out the animals in the barn and wait out the rain. The boys loved it especiall the roosters with their Cock-a-doodle-do!



We took shelter in their farmers market and were able to pick up some corn on the cob and fresh apple but the rain would not let up. Finally I asked when the next hay ride out to the field would be,

"Oh the Hay rides don't start till tomorrow, October 1st. But you are more than welcome to walk back to the Field, it's about a 20 minute walk. I would say you could drive but the path is so muddy you would get stuck for sure."


WHAT!!!!! So that was that, we wandered around for about 45 minutes, purchased some produce, and made our way home pumpkin less. However this is not the end! I have spent my whole life picking pumpkins from a box at Safeway and I am determined to have the whole experience this year, Pumpkin Patch WE WILL RETURN!

5 years old!

Last week a very special friend of ours had a very special day, Megan turned 5 years old! She is getting to be such a big girl a one of AJ's very best friends, in fact this was the first birthday party AJ has ever been to. (I mean that wasn't a family affair) We had such a blast playing with Megan and discovering the joys of Chuck-E-Cheese. Happy Birthday Meg, thanks for a great time!Since Aaron was up in Canada Jord filled in and helped Age out with the race games, THANKS JORD!Here's the crew up at the table having fun while all the Mom's try and talk them in to eating a little pizza.

WANTED!

Have you seen this man? he stand six feet tall and weighs 180 Lbs, usually sporting a beard. If you have please tell him that his family misses and loves him very much and that all we want is for him to come home!

Ha ha ha, as most of you know Aaron is spending the first week of fall break up in Canada working for my Dad. It was such a blessing for him to be able to spend a little time working but I must admit I miss him like crazy.

After my extended trip to Canada last month and his time away now we will have spent 4 of the last 7 weeks in different countries, BLAH! I have really struggled with the lack of sleep and tiring schedule I now realize all single Mom's face. Maybe I needed this experience to gain a better appreciation and respect for my own Mom and everything she face, and trust me I have. For any of you who are currently unaware, My Mom is wonder women.

So of course I miss having Aaron around to help with the the night feedings, play with AJ, and lend me a with all the house work. But as I spend night after night alone on the couch I realized the thing I miss the most is his company.

Aaron's my best friend. I feel so comfortable with him, we talk and talk and talk about everything and never seem to run out of things to say. (accept for maybe on the phone, right babe? lol) Weather we're out on the town or just chillin' at home we are having a blast just because we're together.

I must admit our relationship isn't perfect, who's is? but when I look at all that I have been blessed with Aaron seems to top the charts. He's such a sweetie, always looking out for my best interest and putting me first up on his list of priorities. We may have totally different love languages but I the message Poy sends is loud and clear, he loves me!

So this post is to let my Poysauce know that I am so proud of him for getting through another quarter with great grades! For being willing to give up half his break to go back to Canada and work but most importantly for being the worlds most amazing Husband and father! Can't wait to have you back here with us! LOVE.

These are the moments.

Today was amazing. Not because I got my house sparkling clean or prepared a super supper but because today for the first time in a long time I took a time out for one of the most important people in my life, Age.

Things have been busy to say the least around here since Miles arrived just 3 1/2 months ago. And while I try hard to give AJ all the love and attention he needs sometimes I feel like I am still coming up short. Aaron is a big help, taking AJ on errands or over to the park but I want to make sure that Age and I have our own time together too.

This morning AJ and I got up, had breakfast, and started getting ready for our date. AJ was pretty excited to be going out on a date like Mom and Dad, especially when he found out we were going to the Zoo. We were getting everything together and I asked if he was ready to go, his response:

"Aj not ready to go Mom, still have get Ca-gon"

I was totally lost as to what he still had to get so I told him to hurry up and get it while I laid Miles down for his nap. When I came out of the room I instantly new what Ca-gone was because I could smell his cologne all the way down the hall. Lol, I guess he was paying better attention when Aaron was getting ready for our dates than I thought!!!

The Wagner girls showed up and we were on our way. We spent the 20 minute drive pointing out trucks and talking about our favorite colours. (Mine's Green, His Blue.) It was a perfect day to be at the Zoo, AJ is old enough to walk the whole time now so we left the stroller and walked hand in hand as we took in all his favorite animals. The way his whole hand wrapped around my pinky finger melted my heart and meant more to me than I am sure he will ever know.

I don't think we have ever been to the Zoo just the two of us, we love going with our friends but this was a real treat. We talked at every exhibit and were able to sit as long as we wanted without feeling like we needed to catch up or keep moving to make sure we saw what everyone wanted. I would squat down beside him or pick him up so that he could tell me all about the animal we were looking at. He is such a smatie pants correcting me when I called the Orangutans Monkeys. Ha ha ha.

We played on a Tractor and put our hands in one of the little fountains that we have all ways been to busy to notice and then... the big event. AJ finally got to ride the train at the Zoo! When we got to the booth he wanted to pay for our tickets (such a gentlemen!) and pick out which seat would be ours. The whole ride I was kicking my self for not bringing the camera but that was part of the "being together, giving him my whole attention" thing. No hiding behind the camera. His face just lite up as we rode the train and saw the animals. I love the way their little feet barley reach the end of the bench when the are sitting there.

Age pointed out different birds in the bird show while we shared an elephant ear and it suddenly hit me just how grown up he is. I can't believe my first baby is already 2 and 1/2. I know that may seem young to many of you, but any Parent out there who may be reading this knows that it goes by all to fast. I am so proud of the little man he is becoming, he has the sweetest little heart I;ve ever seen.

I know it may not seem like much but today was special. Today was a day for just me and Age and I will never forget the time we spent together. I was able to forget all the house work, bills, errands, callings, and stress;s in life and focus on one of my greatest blessing of All, Smage. Thanks for a date I will never forget, Love ya buddy!

If ya can't go to the pool.....

Now that I am the Mother of two and my little Miles is sleep training we can't run around quite as freely as we use too. AJ has been a real trooper with our schedule changes but sometimes he just wants to go to the pool in the morning like we use to be able to. Since leaving Miles at home alone isn't really an option we came up with this...At first he was just putting his hands in but when I said he could get right in he was pretty ectatic.


He kept saying, "I not know we could do this Mom. AJ love tiny pool!"

It may not be the pool, but it will do.