Time to Party!

Yesterday was Skyler's 1st birthday party! It was a lot of fun! We had so many friends and family here to celebrate his birthday! Thank you for everyone that came and help us celebrate our son's first birthday and all the great gifts! We love you all!

Me & my birthday boy

Skyler opening presents (dad helped)

Grandma Crazy made Skyler's AWESOME Birthday cake! Thanks mom- xoxo

Skyler did not like playing in the cake or being dirty at all!

Me and my friend Kohn!

My first 4-wheeler! My dad bought it for me

Sharing with my best friend Jameson

Thank you everyone for coming to my party! It was an awesome time!

1 year check up

On Friday, Drew and I took Skyler to go see Dr. Bean for Skyler's 1 year check up! I love Dr. Bean! She makes you feel like your kid is the only kid that she sees. She remembers what you talked about last time (even thought i know, she keeps it in her computer, it still makes you feel special.) She ew's and awh's over how cute your child is! She is just great! But, Skyler weighs 22 pound and is in the 25% of weight. His height is at 30 inches and is in 75% for height. She told me that we need to start getting him away from baby food and feeding him like a big boy! Which means no more bottles and formula! YA, US! No more formula! but he still can't drink cows milk it's all about the soy, so it will save us a little bit of money! Ü But she said that he is on track for his development and is just perfect! I would have to agree!

Birthday Boy and his trip to the Zoo

For Skyler's 1st birthday he had a very busy day! I took him to go get his birthday pictures and he experienced his first mall pretzel! He loved it! After that we headed over to the Crazy's. Aunt Nicki got Skyler a cars balloon which he just loved. For lunch we went down to Drew's work and they ordered Cafe Rio for everyone and celebrated Skyler's Birthday. He loved hanging out in the pound (that's the work shop). After lunch, Skyler was really tired but his day was not over yet... We meet up with Aj, Brittany and Jameson for a trip to the zoo! Skyler was so tired that for the first 30 mins there he was a sleep. He loved the elephants but hated the monkeys and giraffes. They scared him. He really liked it when we held his hand and walked with him. We got a drink and realized that Skyler now knows how to drink out of straw! Boy is he growing up!

Dad and Skyler with the giraffes

Ridding the carousel- he did not like is after he noticed dad was not on there with us.

Family picture at the zoo

What studs!

Sleepin Skyler, missing the zoo.

A birthday message from Skyler!

Me.. One year ago today! Boy, was I yellow!

Wow! Today I turned 1. You know they say the first year is the hardest year and boy where they wrong! I have figured it all out. When I cry, I get a bottle/food, my bum changed, my binky or loves. I get carried almost every where I go. I never have to worry about bathing myself and best of all I get to play on the floor with all these super cool toys and don’t have to worry about cleaning up my mess! Man, do I have it made!

I have learned a lot in the last 3 months. I’ve got this crawling thing down pack. I like to run away from mom and dad when they are chasing me. It’s a very fun game. I’m trying to walk but I can’t. I get scared when ever I let go of what ever is helping me walk. One time I did it and I hurt my head. I have discovered BIG people food and boy do I love it! Good bye Gerber hello hot dogs!

One of my favorite pass times is watching the movie CARS! It keeps me so entertained. I watch it every day! Mom says that she “loves” that movie too. Another favorite pass times is playing with my dogs. They really don’t play back unless we are playing the jumping off the bed / couch / stairs game. I push them off and they get right back on and we start all over again! I laugh every time. Over Easter, my mom and dad took me to this place with a lot of sand. I guess it’s called the sand dunes. I got to ride on a 4-wheeler with my dad and I smiled the whole time. I think I’m going to like it there if we ever go back. The sand tastes really good too!

Until next time,
Love Skyler-

What else is going to break?

So, this past week has not been the greatest!! On Wednesday night we found out that are heater broke and we need a new one! After all it is 26 years old. (it's the original one that they build in the house) So, we are at least lucky that it's lasted this long. We have called around and got quotes and the cheapest that we have found after all the rebates and tax credits that we get is still $1500! Then this morning Darin went to start his laundry and found out that our dryer is broken too!! Which makes me very angry because it's only 3 years old! I thought Maytag was supposed to be a great dryer!! But I have decide all those stupid extend warranties they offer when you buy things, that you think "I will never need them." I have changed my mind, and I'm going to buy them even if I dont think I need them just to have that extra coverage because it sucks when expensive things break all at once! So, it's been a VERY stressful and expensive week at our house!! Lucky us! - anyone want to help donate? Ü

Happy 27th Babe!

I thought I would give Drew a shout out for his birthday.



Drew, you are my BEST FRIEND! You make me laugh when I'm sad or mad. You have the biggest heart of anyone I know. You make sure other peoples needs are met before your own. You are so patient with me and Skyler, even though I'm not with you sometimes.You don't try to be someone that you're not and don't try to hide it either. You have a good sense of humor and let go of things so easily. I always have a great time with you and value all the time we spend together. You are the best Dad that Skyler could ever ask for and an even better husband! Thank you for being you and don't ever change!
I love you just the way you are!
Happy Birthday babe! xoxo

Easter at the Dunes!

So, this weekend we took off to the dunes! Easter weekend is always that start of the season for us duner! And it normally ends about UEA weekend. We left Wednesday night and came home this afternoon! We had such a great time with all of our dun-in family! The weather was really nice all weekend except for the last day that we where there. But even at the dunes the weather is never a downer because there is always something to do!! This was Skyler's second time out to the dunes. We took him last year but he was only 5 weeks old. So this year was so exciting for us to see how he did and he did great!! He loved watching all the 4-wheelers and dirt bikes, but he loved playing in the sand the most! I had to watch him very carefully because he liked to eat the sand!! We took him on his first 4-wheeler around camp and he just thought it was the greatest thing ever!

My favorite picture!!

Yup! I'm a stud!

Skyler and Jameson... A friendship in the making!

Dad & Skyler getting ready for there ride!

Best friends!


Feed me some Sand!!!

The boys build and in camp jump (kicker) and this is a video of drew jumping it-