Children's Museum

What a fun day! I got a great deal on a family pass for the Children's Museum. I was worried that it might be a little bit too grown up for Jackson and Bradley but I was wrong, they loved it. John had the week off for vacation so we mixed it up with a staycation and a camping trip. It was so fun to have him with us.

Jackson and Bradley were both equally interested in the water exhibit. Thank heavens for the water vest that Jackson wore, if only Bradley would fit in one.

 Jackson loved "riding the pony" he said he was a cowboy.

Bradley has turned into a little clown, he makes cute little faces and is a tornado in any room. He makes the cutest little bull I've ever seen.

And what little boy can resist a turn in a helicopter, John was especially excited to see the kids taking a "ride" in it. Brad thought he should be able to crawl around and check it out properly, but I had other ideas for him.

Fishing

John's co-worker, Brent, invited us to go fishing with their family at Millhollow Lake. It was a fun day filled with firsts for both of our boys. Jackson actually reeled in a couple fish and Bradley even got a chance to hold a fishing pole. As for me, well I kept with my record of 0 fish caught. (For some reason I catch absolutely no fish no matter what tricks we use, go figure!)

Brent and Holly's little family.

 The crew putting worms on their fishing poles.

Bradley and John, he was a trooper to stay in our arms almost the whole time.

This little boy is meant to fish, look at that cute little grin.

Jackson loved every moment of fishing, especially looking in the cooler and seeing what we caught. He even ate some of it for lunch back at the cabin. What a fun day!

What could be better...

...than running in a field.

On our way to Grandma Riggs' house in Kanab, we stopped at Uncle Alan's house to look at the elk next door. It was a much needed break and what a better place to strech your legs than one that has elk to watch us too!

The Road-trekkers...minus John

Jackson was in love with his cats, he chased them all over and eventually they gave up and let him love them.

 A rare moment in Riggs' family history...a picture of me, and of course the cutest little baby around!

It was so windy, all the better for my movie star-esque close up.

Care free and loving it, Lily (5) and Jackson (2)

You have to get outside while it's not raining these day. Mom came down to help me tame the jungle that was once our yard. I am forever greatful for her help, but it also got us started on the possibilities of drastically changing our front yard. Before and after pics to follow soon, especially if the weather holds up.

Fleece jackets in the Spring...it's a cold, sad thing.

A Shoe Fetish...

DONE!!!

Jackson is DONE potty training, no more pull-ups or diapers! We are so proud!

 This is Bradley's little perch all those times while Mommy helps Jackson on the potty. Isn't he cute!

6 months young...

Our little peanut is now 6 months young.

He has been a dream baby for me and I find myself often thinking of how lucky I am to be his Mommy.

I mean really who could not love that face!

He can sit up perfectly now and is trying to get into the crawling position already.

He as been somewhat of a sickee these past few weeks and has been in and out of the doctors office it seems every 2-3 weeks. I think we need to get  a frequent fliers punch card or something.

He is so happy and strangers often comment to me how happy my boys are, I love it.

Bradley is finally starting to sleep through the night, especially in that precious week that where he seems to be healthy before the next illness gets him. ;) 

Bradley loves his brother Jackson and he acts so big now that he can sit and play with his toys, much to Jacksons dismay.

Mommy is still his favorite person and is starting to get aprehensive about going to other people, especially if mommy is not around.

He love to eat his food, especially fruits.

 6 Month Stats:

16 lbs. 1 oz.*

(25%)

27 inches

(70%)

*Bradley was very sick the night before and didn't hardly anything that morning, I'm sure he is much heavier now!