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!

That's my boy...

This is Jackson during "quiet time" as he tells me that he is not tired and just needs a toy to play with....10 minutes later he was bums up!

 I try to take Jackson and Bradley to storytime at the library every week. It really is kind of a chore as Jackson is very mobile, sociable and doesn't like to sit for very long. I like to think that he is practicing how to sit still, we still have a lot of practice to do.

The other week he turned on his charm in a way that I have never seen before. My crazy Jackson finally sat down and listened to 2 stories in a row without moving (a record). I wondered why until I saw that he was sitting next to this cute little 4-5 year old girl in a cute green dress. After the second story my 2 1/2 year old boy slyly puts his arm around this little girl. I laughed a little and quietly told him to move his arm, as the little girl was giving him the what-in-the-world-are-you-doing look. He stubbornly tells me, "I want it!" I try to quietly enforce the rules and get another, "I want it!" The little girl didn't seem bothered, but than I saw Jackson start to pucker up and go in for the kill. I said, a little louder this time, "Jackson leave her alone." all while trying to surpress my laughter. It stalls him enough not to kiss this poor little girl who is now just trying to ignore him and listen to the last story. A few comically stressful minutes go by and story time ends without any smooching! I just don't know what I am in for with my social little butterfly! :}

licking the beaters...yum!

Sunday Dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's



Grandpa Riggs, Bradley and Lily enjoying eachother's happy company



Bradley does not lack from hugs and kisses when we visit Grandma and Grandpa Riggs. His cousin, Lily, is always ready to hold him and offers several times while we are there.



Jackson actually asked to hold Bradley, which has happen fewer times than I have fingers on one hand. I had to document this rare occasion.