Laughter is the best medicine

Bryce was getting ready for bed and Danny just happened to close the book causing Bryce to think it was the funniest thing in the world!  His tiny laugh could brighten even the saddest day!  He is just darling and such a jolly little person.  Everyday he just makes the day better with his smile and laughter.

Wildlife Experience

While my cousin Jenny was in town, we decided to go to the Wildlife Experience.  If you have kiddos, you need to take them there!  It is tons of fun with lots of animals exhibits and so many things for kiddos to do.  Bryce loved crawling around on the different things and Jen and I enjoyed putting Bryce in costumes! It was also very informative and education!  Tons of fun! 

Riding the Turtle

my little zebra

Spider boy

Frogger

Birthday Weekend

First baseball game with Dad

So this weekend was so much fun. Bryce went to his first baseball game with the CCU Alumni Association. He loved it and had a great time!  

Then I was so surprised when Debbie came to town to surprise me for my early birthday!  Danny and Deb crafted this secret trip without me having a clue at all.  Danny had an elaborate story of hanging out with the guys after the Rockies game and I had no idea.  Sister's flight was delayed so she arrived at 2am!  I was completely surprised! I also am so impressed that Danny and Deb could keep the secret. 

On Saturday, we went to Estes Park, walked around, played mini golf, drove go-karts, and had a great time.  Then on Sunday we celebrated Danny's birthday by going to the Rockies Faith Day. Bryce was a little tuckered out after the game and fell asleep.  We then met up with Aunt Donna, Uncle Wess and my cousin Jenny who happened to be in town from New York as well! It was a fabulous weekend!

The family at Outback

Jen's dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss

Walking

Bryce love his walker and after we cleaned the carpets upstairs it made a great walking zone. He walks for a small amount of time but then ends up crawling.  He really isn't interested in walking by himself but he'll get there!

 

Reader

My little Bryce loves to "read" when he wakes up. I know all the baby books say don't put anything in the baby's crib but Bryce needs a book.  He wakes up and starts reading it and talking!  Sometime he reads to his monkey while other times it's just to himself.  He makes my educator's heart rejoice that he loves books so early on even if he doesn't hold it the right way yet!

Day of Changes

So today would have been the first day back to school if I had decided to go back this year...but I didn't.  I woke up this morning knowing that I have now officially taken a different path.  I never really had it set in since I "was just on summer break".  But today the official Stay-at-Home Mom job starts and my teaching job is set aside for a while.  I am excited.  A little nervous for what the future holds but I couldn't imagine myself leaving my baby boy right now!  I love my days watching him play, reading stories, learning signs, playing with his puppy Benton and having him just smile at me with that adorable face. Those are moments I wouldn't want to miss.  I am thankful for the opportunity to stay home with him...now I just need the reassurance that I am doing the right thing!