Where have I been? Part 3

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This last weekend, we went camping at the Thousand Trails campground in Lake Wenachee with some friends. It was definitely different camping with a baby and puppy, but we had alot of fun and are looking forward to camping a few more times this summer (don't worry, I WON'T give up condos and hotels yet... or ever!).


I was very excited that Kiddo finally got to wear his cool camping clothes! Thanks Grandma Ronk!



Waking up Sunday morning.



Sunday afternoon we visited Aunt Kim and family at their cabin in Liberty.








Then we headed back to our campsite for hot dogs and smores with the Bogners and Woods!







Kiddo taking a break with Daddy from the awful Memorial Day weekend traffic.



We're great parents, really!



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Where have I been? Part 2

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May 21-25 James and I went to visit this sweet little thing:


And her parents.... (sorry, it's the only picture Jonathan and Susi were in!)


We had a great time! Saturday, we took a drive to Chick-Fil-A then to a friend's house to go swimming and eat dinner.



Sunday, we went to Grace Community and then the Susi/Amy staple: Olive Garden! Kiddo was knocked out after the long morning.


James needs a few pointers on how to get the ladies. For now, we'll let him think this is how it's done so he'll scare off all the girls!




Finally Penny had enough and had to use some force!


I don't think he cared though!


Monday morning, I got to watch both kiddos for an hour while Jonathan was in court and Sooz played piano for school. I literally fed James, changed James, fed Penny, changed Penny, let them play for 5 minutes and the hour had passed already! I love how interested they both are in that toy...



Monday night before I left, Jonathan took both kids to his parents house so Sooz and I could get dinner and a movie. It seemed harmless at the time, but poor Jonathan! ...James decided to throw up in between Jonathan's 2 shirts and THEN explode his pants... all while Darlene was holding a sleeping Penny so Uncle J got to clean up some big messes! He's a trooper! (Ha ha, get it, a "trooper" lol - sorry, I couldn't resist!)

When we got back, James was asleep in the swing (clean and happy I might add)!


We had a great time! Thanks Jonathan and Sooz!!

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Where have I been? Part 1

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It feels like we have been gone for weeks... and looking back, I guess we have!

Sunday, May 15, we headed over to Moses Lake with some JK friends to "play" in the sand dunes. (I guess that's what you do, right?!) John's mom watched James and his brother watched Hugo, so we were empty handed on this trip! I hung out by the water with the ladies, dogs and kids, tagged along for some Jeep rides, and almost wet my pants riding with John in the RZR... that boy doesn't slow down! Ha ha! It was a great day with some great friends AND beautiful sun!!








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This is how I found kiddo when I went to get him up from his nap last week. Maybe time to move the bed down? :/



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I realized recently that I never officially posted about our latest and greatest addition to the family...

Hugo Stiglitz Carruthers

He's a German Shepherd (for real this time), and the cutest thing ever (although my mom may disagree!). He was born on Valentine's Day so that makes him about 3 1/2 months right now. It's been fun having him around, but I won't lie - he's WAY more work than James and all my other house "duties" put together! I'm holding out that that will change and he'll be a great buddy for the kiddos (and me!).








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Dear Kiddo,

I am very sorry for what I have done. Please remember that every once in a while life throws lemons AT you, and they hit you IN the face, but your hair will always grow back.

Love,
Your Mama




I think Jim Carrey's bangs are *probably* better... Oops! :)


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By the Way!

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Someone reminded me the other day that I officially announced our official announcement everywhere BUT my blog... So, I apologize if these are your only updates from us and you are just finding out!

I'm pregnant...... again!

Yeah, surprise! I was pretty shocked, but after a few weeks of crying and being VERY sick, I got some nausea drugs from my doctor and began to be thankful!

I'm due October 31 - Halloween - go figure! That puts me at 15 1/2 weeks right now and I'm just starting to get some energy back and feel a tiny bit better! I had a doctor appt this morning and everything seems to be going well! We'll find out the gender on June 7th!

Looks like kiddos will be almost exactly 13 months apart! Ohhhh boy!

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Baby James Crawls!

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7 Months!

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James Bug is 7 Months now! How on earth did that happen?!

He's changed a lot in the last few months... Most obviously, he's a little chunk! Man has he gotten chubby - and heavy! When I weighed him with me this morning, he was 18.6.

He also in the last few days has gotten his two bottom teeth poking through! Lots of drool and chewing, but he's still happy and sleeping! (Thank you God!!)

Last but not least, we just discovered this morning that he has mastered the skill of crawling! I use the term "mastered" loosely, but he can scooch like a rookie little-league-r! :-/



He's very much into sucking/chewing BOTH thumbs. One is not enough I suppose... ?


I think this is a watching Hugo face! Very curious and into the puppy!





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Hey Everyone! Just thought I would surprise a few people (you know who you are!) and update my blog TONIGHT! That's right. Just got back from the first session of the Mini-Ladies' Retreat (this is not for MINI people, although since I'm attending, you may be apt to presume. Don't be fooled.). Anyway, it's GREAT!

That is all. :)

Dr Appt 4.8.10

I caught these pictures on my phone while we were waiting in the doctor's office. Kiddo looks bored out of his mind!



He also has some new stats - at 6 1/2 months:

Weight: 17 lbs, 2.5 oz (33%)
Height: 26.25" (31%)
HC: 44 cm (48%)

He's quite the chunk these days!

It was pretty cute when I went to get him up from his nap this afternoon, he had obviously been awake in his crib for a while and I could swear he had been practicing balancing on his hands and knees! He would push himself up then give me the biggest smile like he was saying, "Look what I can do Ma!'. It was WAY too cute for words!