Poor Little Gusser!

Poor little Gus, with a brother like Jack he doesn't get much attention yet. I love this little guy though and am so excited to see his true personality. Hopefully he will be calm, quiet, and super snuggly. (FAT CHANCE!!!) So far he is the most mellow little guy and always has a smile for his mama. He will even be crying in his crib after waking from a nap and I will go in and immediately the crying stops and he smiles and starts wiggling from side to side. I love having a baby around again, it is so much fun to watch them change day to day. I love it when they get out of the blob stage and start to actually be able to hold their heads up, smile, and even laugh! Doesn't he have the sweetest little face!!!

Hunting with the Big Boys!

On Saturday Devon, Jack, Grandpa Wood, and Ben Curtis (our bro-in-law and Jack's BFF) got out pheasant hunting for the first time of the season. Of course Gus and I were left home to bake homemade banana bread and catch up on some light cleaning. (Personally I would rather be out with the boys playing with guns, but sometimes motherhood calls). Devon caught on to the sport a few years ago when we thought it would be an awesome idea to purchase a second dog (Abe). (What were we thinking getting another dog) This time Devon was sure to get one with really good hunting genes because Stella, our other dog, is absolutely terrified of guns. Since that time Devon has purchased some great Carhart gear, and travels to Cabellas every few weeks just to see what's new. I can't wait for Gus to get a little older so we can all go hunting, but for now I guess it is fun for Devon and Jack to have some "Guy Time" together.

Utah State Fair

I sure do love the Utah State Fair. I have been going every year for a long time now. I don't know what it is that I love so much. Maybe it is the incredible people watching, the prize winning pigs, the fried pb and j sandwiches, or perhaps the awesome rides where the real thrill comes with not knowing whether the cars will make it one more time around without falling off the track. I am just glad that I now have kids and a husband who share my enthusiasm. (The inlaws have even caught on!)

Jackamoyda

I wanted to give a shout out to my little buddy! Man I love this kid!



Jack disappears upstairs claiming he is going to retrieve the ski goggles that are up in mom's room. 5 minutes later...

Mom: "Jack, what are you doing?" Calling up the stairs.
Jack: "Nothing!"
Mom: Walks up the stairs and into her bathroom.
Mom: "JACK, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" She asks again, this time standing in the doorway of the bathroom, laughing her head off.
Jack: "I'm making a mess!" He has sprayed an entire bottle of shaving cream all over the bathroom and is having a blast.
Jack: "Look mom, I'm skating." As he slips and slides around the bathroom floor.

Sometimes you just have to laugh, get the camera, and savor those funny moments!

"Moments of mommy shame!"

This is an article my mom cut out for me from the newspaper. It made me laugh and feel better about myself as a mom. Sometimes we think we are the only ones, but this just proves we are all in the same boat. THANKS MOM!!!
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700249388,00.html

Labor Day in Island Park

Over the Labor Day weekend we took a little trip to Island Park to Gangang's cabin (that's what Jack calls Grandma Wood). We usually go up at least a few times every summer but because of the addition to our family this was the first trip.

There truly is nothing better than listening to the river and watching Devon and his dad flyfish. Flyfishing on the Henry's Fork is one of Devon's passions. I love to flyfish, but of all the times I have gone, I have truly never caught a fish on my own. Devon has helped me a couple times and then talks to me like I am a 6 year old who doesn't know I truly didn't catch it myself.

While up at the cabin we decided it had been way too long since we visited Yellowstone National Park (about 5 years to be exact). So on Sunday we loaded up in the car for what I thought would be a nice 2 hour tour to a couple of the hot spots in the park. Little did I know that the rest of the group was planning on an all day adventure. After about 2 hours in the car I was ready to lose my mind. Yellowstone is beautiful and all, but unless there is a bear knocking on the window of my car, 2 hours is plenty.