The Park

Im so sorry for all the pictures of my boy. Something has happened to me lately, I am so mushy over him. Just tonight at dinner he was jibbering on and on to me, and I just looked at him and started tearing up. The joys of motherhood are overtaken me and I am loving him so much. He definiately presents me with typical toddler frusterations, but making it up to me by being so cute. He loves to give squeezes (tight hugs) and they make you melt in his arms. These pictures were taken at the park this week. We have a GREAT park about 2miles from where we live, and we have spent alot of time there. Hampton loves it so much. The minute we pull up he says bye momma and does'nt need me or my help anymore. When I tell him it's time to go, he says.."bye slide, bye park, bye friends, bye pond, bye ducks", and so on all the way to the car. So cute...so delicious!!

Pumpkin Patch

Last week we packed up the Reeds and the Richesons and headed to a pumkin patch. It was free and all the kids activities were free as well. We enjoyed watching the kids play, the hay ride, the candy apples, and good company. I am so glad that Hampton is at the age to start enjoying all these holiday activities. I'm no gonna lie...it makes me pretty giddy about Christmas.

Fall has Fallen

Just like everyone else...I LOVE FALL. I love the smell, the color, the feeling, and the weather. This year we are spending fall in Mason, Ohio and it is definiately fulfilling my need for fall. The weather is splendid and the color of the leaves are undescribable. So far, we are not disappointed. We leave on Sunday, and although I am really excited to be wrapping up, I am not ready to leave this beautiful town. In leau of the season, I decided to make "punkin" cookies with Hamtpon one morning. We had so much fun. He kept saying punkin cookies momma over and over again. He LOVES pumpkins, and points them out every where we go. After the cookies were done he sampled every single one, and after each bite he would say "mmm mmm good." It was so cute, and oh so fun.

Dear Friends

It's 50 degress outside, my hubby is working, and my baby is alseep. I am wrapping up in a blanket, painting my nails, and getting ready to watch the new Hannah Montana movie. PLEASE DON'T TELL MIKE...he would probably be jealous!!!!!

Kings Island

Several weeks ago we went to Kins Island, a local theme park, and had such a great time. The kids behaved so well and enjoyed all the rides. The fall weather was in full force, which made it perfect for the fall festivial we went to while there. Our time here is comming to a close, but we have enjoyed every moment and memory made here.

NieNie Dialogues

I have discovered this blog (nieniedialogues.blogspot.com) through blog stalking and it has changed my views on life and just how special it is. Stephanie Nielson and her husband were on a small hopper plane with just the two of them, plus the piolt, and the plane crashed over a year ago in Arizona. Anyway, they both survived and she was severely burned(over 80%) and looks completely different, but still beautiful. My point in this, is that she and her husband were on Oprah today, and lets just say that I will forever remember that interview and how it has made me so much more grateful for my beautiful family and life. They are LDS and have the sweetest love and respect you have ever seen. Oprah actually commented on how she could tell how in love they are, it was really touching.
Oprah had a woman wright in about how much she hated being a stay at home mom. She just did'nt find pleasure in her role at home. Oprah sent her to the Nielson home and then had her on the show as well today. Oprah asked her how the experience changed her. The woman said that she only spent one day there, but she has a better attitude about life and motherhood. She went on to talk about the day she spent in their home and she said something really touching. She said that it was so neat that the Nielson family has 4 kids and 1 dog and was blown away at how warm and peaceful their home was. She said that they have been throuh so much, but have so much peach and joy in their home and lives. I could feel the spirit so strong when she said that. What a great opportunity we all have to be members of the church. I wish the world could have seen this interview. They did'nt talk about the church, but you just knew. I am so grateful to be a mother and the humbling effect it has on me in the past 2 years. I pray I never forget the way I feel right now, and I pray even more that I never take for granted this calling I have been so blessed to take part in. I love my little boy and husband more than they will ever know or comprehend. I love that my heart still races when I hear my husband unlocking the door to come inside, or that I get butterflies when I think about my little boy waking up in the morning.
Thank you Stephanie Nielson...you have made me a better person.

Just Because

I came around the corner today and caught Hampton watching TV in his stroller with his ball in tow and all his trains under his bum. Gotta get creative when you have as much loot as this kid!!

Lowes Build and Grow

Like I have said, my friend Tiff is really good at planning activities and even nicer to let us be part. She told me about Lowes Build and Grow that they do. It was super cute and FREE!! Today they were making firetrucks and I am sad to say that although we had fun, I came home with a non working firetruck. I am not very good at these things just yet, but we will in time. They also were doing a fire safety thing in the parking lot, so the kids got to be a part of that as well. Mike said to me this morning as he was on his way out to work..."Babe I am so proud of you, finally learn what it takes to be a true mother." Yes I am learning, and enjoying watching my son and I grow at these things together.

Thomas

I wish I had the time and energy to tell everyone how obsessed my child is with Thomas. Not only do I not have the energy, but as I am trying to type this he is scraming Thomas at the top of his lungs because he saw these pictures. It's pretty unbelievable. He will even cry out for him in his sleep...not funny to us!! He has now become very obsessed with Barney videos as well, but his passion and love for Thomas and his trains still remains intact. My life is so exciting...Barney and Thomas ( the two most boring shows EVER)!!!!! Anyway he is now banging his head on the ground screaming Thomas...guess I better go!!

SWING-JUMP-PLAY

My friend Tiffany is so good at looking up and planning activities. We have been trying to take our kids out to do things several days a week so they or we don't go stir crazy in these apartments. So far...things have been super fun. We have visited several parks, the library, and this new place called swing-jump-play. It's an indoor facility of about 6-8 different wooden playgrounds and cost $5 to play all day. My pictures are super lame, but thankfully she got some good ones to show just how fun this place was.

Boom Boom Pow

I'm not sure if I should be proud of this, but Hampton loves the song Boom Boom Pow. I think he loves it so much because his daddy loves it and loves to dance to it. Hampton will walk up to the computer daily and point to it and ask for "Boom Boom Peeese." The minute you turn it on he bust into his boom boom dance...and it goes just the same in the car. If my obsessive child is'nt asking for Thomas or Barney, then it's Boom Boom Pow. The videos are hard to watch and may make you a little sick, but I hope you can get the idea!

New Pics

My friend Julianne is out here with her hubby and she is a really fun girl. She just got a new camera and has wanted to test it out on Hampton. Nothing like having your child as someones photo subject...always cute new pictures sounds good to me. We went to this neighborhood behind our apartments, and words can not express just how goregous this neighborhood is. Anyway, she took some fun pics and I LOVE them. I get a little misty everytime I look at my shaggy blond haired blue eyed baby boy... who I just can't kiss enough these days.

New Home

We have finally made it to the extension, which is being held in Ohio. We live in Mason, Ohio and I think it is such a beautiful town. It's so green and the trees are goregous. I really like our apartment, but my sweet child is definiately struggling. I suppose we have moved 3 times(since April), and have bounced around to visit family, friends, and the beach several times. He finally slept thorough the night,last night, for the first time this past week. I am so exhausted and really hope he is finally settling in. We are super excited about being out here with so many of our friends from the company. There are lots of kids and we looking forward to exploring our new city...for the next 7weeks. I have lots of pictures, but just have'nt had the time. Hopefully soon!!!!!

P.S. I am trying to be positive and very hopeful, but.....I miss home

Shoes

Lately Hampton has been really into his shoes. I am beginning to see a little bit of myself comming out in him. I brought him out about 8pairs of shoes this summer,(feeling a little embarassed about that) and of those 8 he out grew all but 2. So we have bought him a couple new pairs and he loves them. WELL...I just got him these New Balance tennis shoes and I can barely get them off his feet. I love it because I love these little shoes so much. I have actually been looking for this exact pair eversince I found out I was having a boy. They are so cute on him and make him look so BIG. The other night I got him out of the tub and the first thing he wanted was his shoes and he wore them until I put him to bed. He wanted no jammies just his shoes. It was a pretty cute moment!!

Entertainment

One thing Florida is known for in the summer is CRAZY rain storms. I suppose it comes with the hurricane season territory. Due to the rain and extreme heat(oh and no car-that's an important one), we have'nt been spending as much time outside as we would like to be. We have had to get pretty creative with keeping our boy entertained. Some days are much easier than others,but we are managing!! He are a couple of videos of what he enjoys doing most...