Sunday, July 19, 2009

Is Noah Obsessive Compulsive?

Or... just determined!
The other day at my mom's home I realized I hadn't seen or heard from Noah for a few minutes. This is what I found:

Nothing better than playing with Grandpa!

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Day Trip

Last week Ron had Friday off so we decided to take a day trip to the Tonto Natural Bridge and go for a family hike. When we left Mesa around 1pm it was a blistering 105 degrees. YUCK! When we got to the Park (about an hour's drive) it was a beautiful, breezy 67 degrees!
At the start of our hike
we encountered a VERY strange site...
Can you see what Mason is looking at on the tree?...
YEP! It's a BAT! Crazy huh? And kinda cute!
The hike is only about 1/2 mile but part of the hike is pretty steep. Mason actually did pretty good. Although, I did have to carry him part of the way just because I'm paranoid and didn't want him sliding off the mountain.
Mason really enjoyed climbing and exploring on the slippery rocks. Noah didn't mind getting his feet wet either.
Overall, we had a very fun day!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Swiming Lessons

I've been working really hard with Mason for the past month teaching him how to swim.
The best part, (which you can't really see in the video) is his face. When he comes up for air or to float, he has the BIGGEST smile on his face. He's so proud of himself and rightly so. I love it!

He still has a long way to go, right now his swiming is more like treading water. But it's fun for me to work with him and watch him improve.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Camping!

Wow! We've been having yucky computer problems so... I haven't been able to post. Here goes!
The month of June can pretty much be summed up in 2 words... Camping and Swimming!
Here's some pictures from our camping trips.
I love how his face just says it all! He's definately enjoying the moment!
Thanks mom for capturing this picture!
I think this is the ONLY picture with all 4 of us in it! :) Getting us all out on this log was little tricky. You can't really see but it's a tree that fell accross the creek!Lunch time!
Mason and some of his cousins hanging out in Grandpa's hammock! I don't think they quite exceeded the maximum weight but probably the maximum fun limit!
Noah trying to escape one morning.
He almost got away too!
Mason LOVES throwing rocks into the creek!
(Ok he just loves to throw things in general!)
Look closely! You can see the big rock mid-air.
Hanging out with his buddy Colter! I am amazed that there are still rocks left, after the number of hours spent throwing them in the water! Seriously.
One of the many trips back from the creek, Ron took Mason's pants off in an effort to keep him fairly dry.
My favorite part of the picture is Ron's pants!

Hiking
We found Mason in the storage area in back of my Dad's Tent Trailer. What a goof! I don't know how he got in there! Tight Squeeze.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

SNOW in AZ...in June?!?!?!

Last weekend on our way home from camping in the White Mountains we found a couple patches of snow. We decided to stop and play in it. (Keep in mind we had just been camping for 3 days... we look pretty scary! :)
This is what Mason does when Mommy tries to play with him in the snow...
(He's clinging to me saying "It's cold! It's cold!")
But when Ron showed him how to throw snowballs at Mommy, he couldn't get enough!!
Look at that arm!
Ronnie and Mason sliding down the hill, Mason wanted to do it over, and over, and over again!
Noah, unfortunately was asleep in the car the whole time.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Who knew cartwheels could be so funny?

Noah's cousin Parker came over to play yesterday. As you can see in the video Noah just ADORES his cousin.

(Not sure if he's laughing AT Parker or WITH him... I am sure he's laughing with him! Parker is so dang cute with Noah!)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Oops!

This is what happened the other night when I left Mason alone with Noah for 2 mins!

I came out to check on the boys (because once again the house was surprisingly quiet). Mason was RUBBING powder and patting Noah's head! Of course Noah loves the attention so he just stayed still smiling.