photo catch up

It is sad that I just today got pictures off our camera from Christmas onto the computer?!?! So as I was scrolling through the 200+ pictures I realized that consistent uploading and blogging really is the smart thing to do. Here are a few pics of Sean over the last month and what he has been up to:

These photos are from Christmas, the first is a family shot, and the last three are Sean and his little cousin Abbi - he was being so sweet, hugging, kissing, etc. and then . . . . the fish hook. Some of you out there may also have been lucky enough to experience this.

Still obsessed with his guitar - tuning it up
and playing a little dittyGetting another haircut - so apparently he is no longer scared of the clippers, they now tickle. Still working on his smileand sometimes flashing a good one

Still doing and LOVING his creative movement class with Nana

And finally, Leta and Mandy invited us to the children's museum a few days ago - Sean is still talking about the Bus, Car, and Drums (not pictured) I think he enjoyed himself. Thanks girls for taking us!!!

20 months

Have I mentioned lately how fun this stage is that Sean is in right now?!?!? We are having a blast with this little guy - cracking up at him, amazed by the connections he makes, in awe of the words he uses, and a little intimidated at his sponge-like brain right now. Just the other day he was drinking milk with a straw at the table and he spilled a little on his arm and immediately said, "Oh gosh". Ummmm oops.

Ryan and I have said all along that we wish we could just stop time and have Sean stay at the age he is in forever, and that rings true still. I remember when Sean was born I was so overwhelmed with joy and love that I would literally just start crying with those emotions. I really don't think anything has changed. I hope to get more pictures on soon, life has been busy. Hope you are all well.

three kiddos

Mandy, Randi, and I got together last week with the kids to let them play visit for a while. We of course tried to snap a cute photo of the three of them, here is what we got, there seriously was not one where the were even looking the same direction.

And, we are done.
Finally, a little room!

Christmas in NM

We joined Ryan's parents in NM for Christmas again this year. We had a great time, espcially considering it was 60 degrees where we were, and blizzard like back home. Sean had a blast as usual.

Kisses

"Nose"
Riding Peaches, the pony
Saying "Hi" to Santa riding by on the town's fire engine
The little town we stay in lines luminaries all along the main street and all over the Church - it is very beautiful, yet hard to capture with a camera. Here is the Nativity scene at the church you can see a few luminaries at the base of the photo.
Laughing with Daddy and the horses
And finally . . . the guitar Sean got as a Christmas gift. He is officially obsessed with guitars - it is so fun to watch him play and dance.Hope you all had a great holiday season and are enjoying the new year!

Thanksgiving break :: Day Three

Day three was a full day - the boys played and played, Abbi watched, and the rest of us enjoyed the scenery.

Thanksgiving break :: Day Two

It is kind of a shame, but I actually did not take many photos on Thanksgiving Day - no pictures of the food, no pictures of the family that day . . . what was I thinking? Mary made an amazing dinner as always, and we were blessed to have my sister and her family join us at the ranch this year. Kristi also brought with her some wonderful additions to the meal. Here are a few pictures of the scenery at the ranch from that day.

Thanksgiving break :: Day One

We had an amazing time in Montana for Thanksgiving break - we took a lot of pictures so I will split it up into a few posts; here is day one on the Ranch:

Sean getting used the cold weather, and his mittens (notice the next few pics, they did not stay on long)

Watching Grandpa break horses
Hanging out with Grandma
My brother, Tim, came out with us - here he is helping out with chores
Sorry dad, seat's taken.
A good compromise
A few deer
Sean playing with some toys at Grandma's house - he is pointing to the shark. He loves sharks, and bees. Weird?
Isn't this really what blocks are for?