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Thursday, May 31, 2012

A Photo A Day In May

Using my iPhone I participated again in a Photo-A-Day Challenge in May. A different word or phrase each day and a photo that is inspired by that word or phrase. As a personal challenge I take each photo with my iPhone and I take the photo on the actual challenge day. I do not use previously taken photos. Also all of my editing is done on my iPhone. I am amazed what this little machine can do!

Thank you to the author at Fat Mum Slim for creating this fun challenge! I am addicted now!

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Day 1: Skyline.
Day 2: Peace.
{My peaceful 'lil man.}
Day 3: Something you wore today. 
Day: 4. Fun!
{What is more fun than a frog on your face}
Day 5: Bird.
Day 6: You!
Day 7: Someone who inspires you.
{Jane Goodall}
Obviously, I did not take this picture! I borrowed it from Google.com
Day 8: A smell you adore.
{outside}
Day 14: Grass.
Day 9: Something you do everyday.
{take pictures of my babies}
Day 10: A favorite word.
{conservation}
Day 11: Kitchen.
Day 12: Something that makes you happy. 
Day 15: Love.

Day 16: what you are reading.
{A little bit of everything.}

Day 17: a snack.
{Blueberry/chia seed smoothie.}
Day 18: something you made.
{Addi's 1st year & our wedding scrapbook.}
Day 19: a favorite place.
{I love to explore and I love to travel, but nothing is as peaceful as being HOME, especially after bed time!!!}
Day 20: Something you can't live without.
{My jetted bathtub.} 
Day 21: Where you stand.
 {On the most beautiful spot on earth.}
Day 22: Pink
Day 23: technology.
{This little box holds 1,000s of my cherished photos.}
Day 24: something new.
 {I have never had a horse in my car before! That's new!}
Day 25: Something unusual.
{Three empty hampers and three clean, made beds!}
Day 26: 12 o'clock.
{One happy swimming girl.}
Day 28: The weather today.
{Too cold & rainy.  One lonely tricycle.}
Day 29: A number.
{Sunset over this amazing country.}

Day 30: your personality.
{A stretch, I know.... but it represents me! A flower that takes it's time to 'open' up.
Once I do I am happy, easy-going & fun.}
Day 31: something beautiful.
{The special bond & love between these two babies.}
favorite pic of challenge! 

Friday, May 25, 2012

Lil' Man Landon - Month 9

Landon - our lil' man. It started out as a nickname. Now 'little man' describes him. Landon is so tiny. The past month or more I don't think he has grown at all. I'm not worried, yet! Landon turned 10 months old on May 15th, 7 1/2 months adjusted. Dylan mentioned bringing him into his clinic to weigh him, just to see if he has gained any weight. He still comfortably fits into size 6 month clothes, a few 3 months shirts and *gasp* size 2 diapers. I tried finding him sandals for the summer and I can't find any that are small enough. He is miniature! Whenever someone asks how old he is I answer and watch for their priceless expression.  He is a eater so I know that isn't the problem. He eats three real meals a day plus snacks and he nurses well at least three times a day. He isn't loosing weight, he just isn't growing. With Addi, I was rotating her dresser drawers with bigger clothes every two weeks. It is just different with Landon! Maybe it is a boy thing. Addi would grow every few weeks so she could get a whole new wardrobe!

Dylan and I were talking about Landon's size, not realizing that Addi was listening. Addi said, "Dad it's ok that Landon is still small. Mom doesn't want him to grow up anyway!" Gotta love her!

Not a fan of his first spaghetti!
He looks chubby here, but it is deceiving. He had a couple hard weeks where he hardly pooped!




: Landon hasn't changed much in other areas this past month either. He hasn't yet crawled. He still maneuvers himself on his belly and he will pull himself onto his hands and knees, but no forward progress! He is working hard to pull himself to standing, usually on me when I am sitting near him. Just last night he went from laying on his belly to sitting. He did it one time and then he wouldn't do it again! At times he will get frustrated as his lack of mobility. He is ready to go, run and follow Addi but his body isn't quite there yet. Usually he is very content sitting on the floor surrounded by his toys. He will sit and play for a long time.

:He will growl like a growley bear, says 'aaahhhh' after taking a drink (I have been trying to get him to do that after nursing, to no avail!), and he says 'mmmm' when he is hungry. He has started screaming and screeching while playing! He hasn't said or mimicked any 'real' words or sounds yet. I am hoping Mama isn't far off! I drill him everyday! I am sure he will say Addison first!

: He finds his fishey mobile, piggie bank and teddy bear when asked where they are and he will look at the wolf picture and elk antlers when you ask him where they are.

: He loves the dogs and will purposely hand them food!

: He loves, loves, loves his piggie bank! He says hello to him every morning and goodnight before bed! He starts screeching and kicking and that means he wants to be taken over to his dresser to say hi to his piggie!

: He will give big open mouth kisses when I ask him for a kiss!

: He still doesn't giggle. He will only do it for a few seconds when I tickle his rib cage.

: I think he has put all his energy this past month into growing teeth. He now has four. He got his top two in the same week.


: Landon was a rock star on his first big road trip to Aunt Sara's house. He did so well! Fifteen hours is a lot for anyone and he barely made a sound the whole way.

: He loves looking at himself in the mirror! He smiles at himself and then gets all bashful at himself!



: He still is the sweetest boy in the world! He is very calm and very, very easy to please!











Friday, May 18, 2012

Road Trip to Colorado Springs - Part I

Our little Ellie Bellie had a very important dance recital this past week. She has been in preschool ballet for the past year and was ready to show the world her skills! This proud Auntie was not going to miss that! Papa, Addison, Landon and I took a road trip to see her. As a bonus Sara was putting on her Tech. Sergeant stripes and we were going to be able to attend her ceremony. Plus who doesn't want to load up a four year old and a nine month old, Papa and Sid the Pug and drive 1,000 miles!!


It was a very pleasant drive. Dad and I had a great time discussing
all the world's hot topics! I love you Pa! Thank you for ALWAYS making me laugh!

We drove from Missoula to Sheridan the first day and stayed the night. In the morning we continued on our way to Colorado Springs.

The "dweebit" at a rest stop. Papa nicknamed him "dweebit" because of his hat!
He said he is too small to be called a dweeb!
Eating breakfast at the hotel!
Watching Addison swim.


We arrived at last!




Ready to hot tub!
Fallon (Sara's boyfriend's daughter), Addi & Ellie

They have a blast together!



We celebrated my 30th birthday with a big 'ol delicious cake. Luckily Ellie helped me blow out all those candles!




Sara is one of the youngest to put on Tech Sergeant stripes! She has been in the Air Force for less than 10 years, she is only 27 and continues to make great strides in her career. Yes, I am very proud of her! She is in command of her own flight and is a rock star in all aspects of her life. When she thanked Dad and I for our support during her ceremony it was all I could do to not start bawling. It was wonderful to meet all the guys she works with and to see where she works. We were allowed special guest clearance to be able to go into the very classified work space to attend her ceremony. Although she isn't allowed to discuss with us exactly what she does it was clear how important her work is and how much influence she has. Cameras of any kind were not allowed in the building during the ceremony, but I was able to get a quick phone shot of her in her blues before we left! I love that Landon is "looking up to her"! She is an inspiration to all of us! Hard work, determination and sacrifice does pay off! Keep it up sister. You make me so proud!





{We had too much fun and took way too many great pictures to fit the whole trip into one post!}