CrazY bOy

Here are some pics of my crazy boy.

We went to Boise on the Saturday after thanksgiving for my cousin's report. Can you pick out the return missionary?

We can go forward..HOORAY!!

So Seth finally learned to go forward. He has been going backwards for quite sometime now and forward if definitely the way to go. Our Thanksgiving was great. I made these amazing rolls. And Seth loved his mashed potatoes and gravy and pumpkin and lemon pies. What a great time.

Way behind

Ok, so I am way behind and have been chastised by multiple people so here we go...


Halloween was a good time. We got many complements on Seth's costume.

I think that he is way cuter than the model on the bag. I was a special plant that only monkey's like and those aren't bruises, but flowers that I drew and colored on my face.

Seth is so handsome and I just can't get enough of him.

COmINg and GOInG

Here is the ComINg and GOinG at the Gardner House. Only 4 more days of work. I can't believe how quickly the month has gone by. I am a little nervous because I don't know what Seth and I are going to do all day.


And you can't tell in these two pic but seth has pancake in his ear. So, so cute.



Yes he is really sleeping in the bath tub. I love it. He is just so cute.


These last two pics are a little fuzzy. They were taken with the phone. I love the glasses. This is what I know is going to happen to him, I just know it.

Grandma Madalone asked if he could try a sucker. What a sticky mess. Grandma and Dad then put the boy in the bath. I love a clean baby. But here is a messy one.

BiG NeWS

So I have some super big news. I quit my job. I am done at the end of the month. I just want to be with my Seth Man. He is a amazing. But before I am done at work we still have HOMECOMING. And for the record, this is not my brain child, I just helped to build it. And I must say that if we don't win, I am going to complain.

The theme is "CRUSH the Lumberjacks", that is the team that we are playing. So we have a HUGE can of Bengal Crush sitting on the lumberjack. Pretty sweet, I must say.

what we've been doing

Here are some pics for you to enjoy. Our little man is getting so big. He has two teeth, can sit really well, gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth. I just can't believe how quickly he is growing.


We have an audio visual presentation that accompanies this, but it contains some nudity. I thought it best not to share that.



These are Grandma's excellent cinnamon rolls. They were delish. Thanks Grandma, we really, really love you!!


Here I go.

He is sitting so well. I just am in denial about how big he is.

Making Progress

So we are making some serious progress on the yard. I will post some pics when I get home. This is a shout out thanks to all who helped us. SO... THANKS to Dad, Mom, Brian, Caitlin, Jill and the Girls for coming to visit, Grandpa and of course my excellent husband who is working so, so hard to get this project done so that he can go fishing. I love you all so much.

Sweet Ride

So Richard's parents got us this cool Kelty Kid pack. We went to the Farmer's Market on Saturday and that was the first time we had ever used it. Plus I got to put Seth in his super cute hat.

Also Seth got a highchair. Here we are eating Grandma's home made bread. Don't tell our pediatrician I don't think that he would like that so much. So big, I know I totally wanted to cry, but he is so good. I just love that kid.

Six Months

My how time does fly. I can't believe it, but the boy is 6 months old. At his check up last week he weighed 16 lbs and 2 oz, he is also 26.5" long. He is just growing, growing, growing. Other than that things are relatively quiet around here. Richard got put in as Young Men's Pres about 2 weeks ago, and he has really been enjoying that. Our primary program is on Sunday and I am a little nervous. Because of our church time we won't be able to practice in the chapel and I have never not practiced in the chapel all the days of my primary life, as a child and a teacher. So wish us luck. Our chorister is amazing. She is so creative and can get those kids to do a whole lot of stuff. I can't believe that September is almost half over, time is just flying by. I wish I could slow it down just a bit. School has started again, and I chose not to take any classes, which I think is best. I feel like a part-time Mom and that makes me want to cry as it is. Hopefully I can start up again in the Spring. I am looking into some correspondence and maybe taking a class here and there, only 36 (hopefully) credits to go. I can't believe I am that close.

Well enjoy these super cute pics of Seth.

This is the first finished solid anything that I have been able to make him eat. My sister can get him to eat a whole jar of something every time that he is there. I definetly need some serious lessons.

Here he is with stuff on his face. I love this little smile. He can be such a flirt with his smile.

What a turkey!!

Here he is in our exersaucer that we got for 10 bucks! Yep you read it right. 10 Dollars!!! We love craigslist. (Sorry, I think that he has a bit of yuke on his face, I am not really sure though)

Our doctor said that he could probably have some crackers. Here they are. This is one quater of a graham cracker. Most of it is on the counter, as you can see and the rest is in the bumbo. No that is not graham cracker throw-up just mashed up and not swallowed. GROSS!

You can't really tell from this pic, but the boy is mostly asleep, I would say checking his eyelids for holes but he was playing with the piglet at the same time. So cute. I think that there are some ingenious inventions for parents out there and the swing is one of them. If you are a first time parent, invest in a swing that sings too. He was just swinging and snoring away.

Really new hair cut

Here are some pics of the new hair cut and our experience getting it.

He is totally cover baby material.

We need to vote for Seth. He could be a cover baby.

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Nothing better than a voice

I love his little voice. It makes me laugh everytime I hear it. I hope that you all enjoy it too.

2nd 5K

Here is the group from our 2nd 5K. Thanks to everyone who walked with us. I had such a blast. You all just totally rock!!! Next time I want to get closer to 35 mins. I think if I get on my eliptical I can do it. I just need to get the motivation. I will find it. I know I will.

More super cute pics

Pre-Haircut. It is still very long. I don't know what I should do. I think I will keep it as long as I can though. Wish me luck. This boy is supposed to be a missionary from the start.

We got a hair cut. This was our due for church on sunday.

Also we have been working on some new types of food, namly applesauce and bannanas. Delicious!! And still super handsome.This is Seth is his super duper bumbo seat. What a marvy invention.

Here we are

So I haven't blogged in a while and really I don't have a lot to say. Seth man is getting big. He weighs 13 lbs and is 24" long. I am so proud. He is drooling a lot and I think I can see his teeth buds. I just can't believe how time flys. He can kind of hold his own bottle and I am just so happy to see his growth and progression. I love his little voice and to make him laugh is just awesome. Being a mom ROCKS and was totally worth the wait. Here are some random pics for you to enjoy.

Man Time

So Scott, Jill's husband, kindly ripped out our driveway with the backhoe it was awesome. Even though our yard looks like the dust bowl, it is/was so worth it. Thanks Scott. Seth had a great time watching you drive around the yard. It was an excellent show of manness.