Easter pictures

We had a beautiful, warm Easter weekend in Indiana at the Thompsons. As always there was lots of yummy food and fun visits from family. It was so good to see everyone...I can't believe it had been almost 5 months! Thanks to Uncle Glenn for teaching Brycen how to golf and to Aunt Cissy and Ti-Ti for arranging the easter egg hunt. Thanks also to everyone for spoiling Brycen with all the easter baskets and candy. We had so much fun!

Fun in the snow and Jungle Jims

I think my dad is having just as much fun playing in the snow and building snowmen as Brycen is. Within a day the sun had warmed the snowman up so much that his head had melted into his body:)
After eating lunch at one of my favorite Utah restaurants, Sweet Tomatoes, Betsy and I took Brycen to Jungle Jims Playland and had such a fun time. We were just introducing Brycen to rollercoasters so we can take him to Cedarpoint this summer!

Brycen's first time skiing

I think (ok, I know) my dad was so thrilled yesterday when it was finally time to put Brycen on ski's. We knew we wouldn't quite be skiing the womens downhill at Snowbasin, but we still had a great time (even Brycen).

We took him up to Wolf Mountain, rented him ski's and went up and down the magic carpet, that takes you from the bottom of the very little learner's hill to the top, about 15 times. He was such a good sport. I think the only thing that he didn't like was not being able to walk very well in his ski boots.

2 years...6 months, it's all the same

I can't believe my baby boy is 2 years old. Seeing as he is a leap year baby technically he is only 6 months old, but oh well (Delta just laughed when I told them I didn't think I should have to pay for him a seperate seat for 2 more years).

He is such a good little boy with a very laid back personality. He has a very full vocabulary and loves all things guitar, Yo Gabba Gabba and music.

I love you Brycen, Happy Birthday!!!

Whine and Cheese 2010

I am so lucky to be part of such a great mom's group. I have gotten really involved and have even taken on one of the leadership positions...fundraising. Instead of asking moms to donate money throughout the year we have one big fundraiser night... Whine and Cheese. This year was a huge success with over 60 women in attendance and $1015 being raised! Way to go Mother's Center!!

Brandy's house looked so beautiful. Notice her mantle with the lighted wine bottles (made by me).

Bauter Family Visit

Finally after 5 months of not seeing my family they came to visit. We had a very relaxed time, but fun. Brycen kept them on their toes taking them to Sylvania Playland bouncehouse, gymnastics and just being a 2 year old! Les and my dad went to the Detroit Auto show where Les had his sights set on the Mercedes Maybach and my dad the newest Volvo:)

It was really sad to see them go, but next time we will NOT wait 5 months before seeing them again. Thanks for the fun visit!

Santa and X-mas morning

I was shocked, to say the least, that Brycen was so good when it came to sitting on Santa's lap. I say this only because he is scared to death of the Chick-Fil-A cow that hangs out at the mall food court.

We had a great Christmas morning and Brycen was very happy with all his presents. OK, I take that back he loved all his presents EXCEPT the Jeep Powerwheels that I was soooo excited for him to get. So much for that. He loves his guitar, magna doodle and fridge magnets the most!

We got a little snow over Christmas, when I say a little I mean a slight dusting. For all my friends and family in Utah I'm sure you are laughing when you see Brycen all suited up in full snowsuit with the amount of snow that is actually on the ground. He was not born a snow bunny like myself and therefore had to be coaxed to even step in the snow! I think my dad's high hopes of getting him on ski's this year might be challenging:)

All in all it was a wonderful Christmas and the best part was having Les home for well over a week!!

Christmas Jammies

I can't believe I haven't posted anything since Halloween. Time has flown by with all the holiday festivities and now we are only 1 week away from Christmas!!

Thanksgiving was spent in Indiana with Les's family. Once again it was a very fun time with lots and lots of food and family. Brycen ended of staying with his grand-parents for the full week after Thanksgiving, Les was in Europe that week and I was home by myself...total bliss!! I can't believe how well rested I was and how much I got accomplished! By the end of the week I was ready to have my boys back.

We are almost ready for Christmas at our house. There is no snow on the ground yet, but we are keeping our fingers crossed for a white Christmas! We will be staying in Ohio for the holidays this year and then everyone will be here to visit after the New Year!

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Halloween

I had a really hard time getting Brycen to cooperate for any cute Halloween pics. This is the closest I came to having him raise his spider "arms". I think he had fun trick or treating, he didn't smile as I think he was too enamoured by all the costumes. However he did learn rather quickly how to take candy and put it in his bucket.

FINALLY

I think I am speaking for my parents here when I say...FINALLY!! My sister Betsy is moving out! She closed on her first house yesterday, will do some minor remodeling and then she is on her own. Secretly I don't think my parents are going to know what to do without her in the house, but I think this is a great next step in her life. Congratulations Betsy.

Pumpkin Patch

This weekend was one of our Mothers Center outings to Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm. It is so fun there with lots of animals to feed and tons of pumpkins to choose from. It is such a great way to bring in fall!

Vacation pics

Les and I decided to go on a short trip to Chicago for our anniversary. We made a pit stop in Indiana to drop Brycen off with his grandparents. We had tons of fun while in Indiana going to 2 childrens museums, seeing family and relaxing.

Then off to Chicago for the two of us!! It was a fun time, despite being caught in the rain with no umbrella (I felt like such a tourist). We visited Lincoln Park Zoo (probably one of the best zoos I have ever been to)...I have never been so close to a gorilla before in my life! We went to Sears Tower and the Museum of Science and Industry (a kids museum for big kids)!

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Babes!!

The last 4 years have been the best years. I am so lucky to have you in my life and I can't wait to see what the next 40 years will bring! I thank you for being my rock and my friend, I couldn't do it without you! I love you!!

Utah-Idaho-Montana

I really wish I could download all the pictures that we took on our busy 2 week vacation to Utah. Instead I will just post the ones that really outline all the great stuff we did.


We started out in Utah for a few days. Then Brycen left with my parents to go to Sun Valley. Les, Betsy and I met them up there a few days later. While there we met Nancy Kerrigan (so nice), went on a whitewater rafting trip (I fell out of the boat...not on purpose and Les loved it) and went on a 25 mile bike ride (again, not on purpose...ok well kind of :)). From there we drove 6 hrs. to my grandmas cabin on Hebgen Lake, MT. Although we were only there for a day and a half, we had a great time watching Brycen throw rocks in the lake and go on the boat. Betsy and I had fun laying out (even if some of the time was in our sweatshirts!).


It was quite the whirlwhind of a trip, but very relaxing and lots of fun!!!!

Summer Fun

It has been a very busy summer so far. We have had visits from family, visits to family, Pampered Chef trips to Chicago and lots of time swimming! Here are a few pics of what we have been up to. The top pic was taken by my good friend Whitney at the Toledo Botanical Gardens.

We are now in Utah for a visit and Brycen's Aunt Betsy bought him a life jacket swimming suit. It was so funny when he put it on. He looked like he was putting on a fat suit.

Teeth Update

So in my previous post I mentioned that Brycen had 1 tooth coming through...well I meant 5 teeth coming in! That's right, he is getting 5 teeth at the same time. The rough part is finally over and we are all sooo happy!

Finally!!

You would think by the time you are 16 months old that you would have a mouth full of teeth. Well, not our son. He only has six. That is until this past weekend when a 7th one finally broke through! I have been using the "he's teething" excuse for months now...so see Les he IS finally teething :)

Bauter visit

My parents were here this past week. We kept so busy, had nice weather and did lots in the yard (ok, my dad did lots in the yard :)) On Sunday we went to the zoo. They have opened this new childrens area that was great fun for Brycen!

The Wagon

Who knew a $10 garage sale find could provide so many hours of entertainment. He loves this thing!! It has a little door on the side and one of the seats lift up for storage and can keep him occupied for quite some time.

It's Official...Pampered Chef here I come!!!

I have decided after thinking long and hard to go back to work! I have decided to become a Pampered Chef consultant! I really like their products and I am looking forward to the flexibility, social aspect, and of course extra $$$.
My first show is this weekend in Indiana. Les's mom graciously offered to host a party for me so I am super excited! I would love to host a show for anyone (even if you are in Utah) or just help you find some great kitchen items, so please keep me in mind!! Personal website will be up and running soon.