Wedding Weekend!

Last weekend we attended Dan's cousin's wedding. It was a super rainy day for an outdoor wedding but everyone toughed it out with umbrellas! Here are a few pictures of our family...
We waited in the car as long as we could before going out in the rain. Kalvin enjoyed standing up in his car seat!

We don't look so good from being out in the rain and humidity... I guess we should have taken pictures earlier!

I just had to throw this one in...it's a pretty normal looking picture around here! Kalvin is much too busy to stop for pictures!

Our poor baby was so tired. This was at 10:00pm right before taking him to bed! Just to clarify...I'm NOT pregnant! In pictures, the stripes on my dress are not flattering! FYI: Those are Dan's parents :)

I guess I've been busy!

Woofda...Almost a whole week since my last post?!? I guess things have been kind of busy! My days consist of making sure our mobile child is safe. I feel like I can't get anything done right now! I still need to figure mommyhood out I guess!

Over the weekend we went to a wedding. It was so fun seeing our old college friends and introducing them to Kalvin. Dan and I aren't used to staying up late anymore so we were pretty tired yesterday! Dan also didn't feel the best!! :)

Hope everyone is having a great Monday! I'll try to be better about posting this week!!

Happy Birthday Dan!!

Today is Dan's birthday! He's the big 2-8! For some strange reason, he always seems to hate his birthday. Much different than me, I pretty much have a count down going a few months before hand because I'm so excited!

Kalvin and I wrapped his gift. As you can see in the second picture, Kalvin even did a little artwork on the gift tag. Then he cried when I took the pen away...

BTW...Check out that awesome gift tag! It was my splurge last week. I bought a Creative Memories gift tag punch at a garage sale for $5.00. I never seem to buy anything for myself anymore so this was a big deal. Dan was even proud of me for spending money on myself. ( funny that my husband is proud of me for spending money!! haha). I've used the punch for 2 gifts already this week and can't wait to get some fun paper and use it for many more gifts!!!

Well time to get my snotty little boy and I ready to go visit Dan at work and deliver his gift.

Happy Planting!

My family has been busy planting 5 more acres of grapes for their winery! Check out the awesome building and the beautiful field of {future} vines! Pretty cool!

The building will feature a very cool tasting room and outdoor patio with a small kitchen that will specialize in pizza and other foods that are yummy with wine. The large production room will be a great venue for hosting wedding receptions and other large events.

Here are the vines from last year. They are already pruned for this year's growing season so I guess there isn't too much to look at :) But isn't that clover on the ground cool. It stayed green all winter!

These are the newly planted vines!

Who wouldn't want to enjoy a glass (or whole bottle) of wine here??

Calum was helping plant too but mostly wanted to eat the dirt :)

I'll be letting everyone know when the grand opening date approaches!

Kalvin is definitely my child!

Kalvin can't seem to get enough of my parents vacuum! He'll crawl across the house just to get to it! He's definitely my child if he enjoys cleaning! I'm A-OK with him playing with it because it seems to keep him occupied and if he's occupied...he's not pinching and scratching at my neck!!

Kalvin also learned a new trick (yeah...I know...that sounds like he's a puppy). Since he was a tiny baby I did the thing where you say "Kalvin, how big are you?" and then you raise their hands above their head and say "SOOO big!" Well now Kalvin raises his own hands when I ask him! He can't really get his hands completely over his head...mostly just to his ears :) It's pretty cute!

Poor Puppy :(

I picked Vera up from the vet today. She's been so sad and droopy all day. As nice as it is to have her so calm...I wish she felt better. She's not even pestering my parents dog!!

Kalvin and I have just been hanging out. My mom has been busy all day and my dad is FINALLY in the fields! YAY! It's nice hanging out in a spider free/snake free house!!

I think it may be time for a glass of delicious wine :) Happy Tuesday!

Cute Cousins

Aren't they cute together??? I really enjoy Kalvin having little cousins!! He likes it too! This morning Kalvin got lots of hugs and kisses (and a few random pokes in the eye) from his cousin, Henry and then spend the afternoon with Calum.

These two love to do everything together. If one is doing or holding something, the other wants in on the action! They even mimic each others noises! VERY CUTE!

I think it's time for bed now! I go to bed MUCH later when I'm visiting my parents!! I'm exhausted!

1st communion

My favorite (and only!) niece had her first communion this weekend. My sister asked me to take a few pictures. She looked beautiful in her fancy white dress and the vail my mom made her! Maybe I'm a tiny bit bias but I think she looked the best!! :)

I'm at my parent's house all week so Kalvin and I are happy for a week of hanging out with family! Bring on the fun!!

Vera gets her womanly parts taken out tomorrow. Call me a bad dog mommy but I'm SUPER excited for a 24 hour break from her!!!!!! 8am can't come soon enough!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Women's Expo + 3 little boys!

Yesterday afternoon we ventured over to a women's expo! We stuck out like a sore thumb...partly because we were the only people at the whole entire exhibit and also because we had 3 strollers with 3 little boys! Everyone is always so much friendlier when you have a baby!

It was nice not fighting crowds and also super nice because one of my sister's won a drawing. (I think because no one else entered!! hehe!) I'm still hoping the make-over place draws my name!

Look how cute those boys were...

I've been away...

I haven't posted in a few days and I also haven't taken any pictures! Kalvin, Vera, and I are visiting my parents this week so we've been kind of busy! Dan is busy working the weekend away so we thought it was a perfect time for a visit!

Plan for today: Women's Expo with my mom, 2 out of 3 sisters, and some little kids! Should be a great day!! I'm bringing my camera but we'll see if I actually remember to take any pictures. :)

This is a picture of my sisters and I from a little over a year ago! I wish we were able to spend more time together! I have a great family!

Happy Saturday!

One Year Ago Today...

heaven was given the most wonderful man in the world!

I'm sure he's hanging out with John Wayne, sharing hilarious stories with his brothers, and giving every single person he sees a giant bear hug.

Not a day goes by without missing him!

We love you, Papa!!!

Happy Sunday!

We're just spending the day napping and playing!! It's nothing too special but it sure is relaxing! Happy Sunday to everyone!

A House Full of Sicko's!!

I took Kalvin back to his doctor yesterday because he kept throwing up his antibiotic. She confirmed that he still has the ear infection (darn!!) and that we should try another medicine that is only once a day instead of twice. I tried it when we got home and just as I suspected...he threw that medicine up too PLUS every last drop of liquid in his little tummy! Poor Baby!!!!

I've been so frustrated because I feel like I can't do anything to make this little guy feel better. After he threw up the new medicine yesterday, I called the doctor back. So we're trying something different...today he's going in for a one-time shot of antibiotics. I know he'll cry for a second but it will be far less traumatic then taking that liquid medicine has been!!

Dan came home from work yesterday sick and today he's home again with a nasty cold. My throat definitely doesn't feel right either but I don't have time to be sick...I have a little baby, a big baby, a puppy, and myself to take care of!

It's amazing the huge snot bubbles that Kalvin can blow out of his nose! Yesterday, I saw one that was at least 2 inches across!!! NO JOKE!!

Sick Day

Kalvin is feeling a little under the weather today :( He spent the entire night coughing which would then make him cry. Poor baby!! I don't think he has a fever right now but it's hard to know because I don't have a thermometer. I may need to run and get one today!!
I fixed my computer last night so my pictures work again and all my files open! YAY! This picture is from a few days ago. Here is my little family...minus me because I'm always the one taking the picture!

Back to cuddling with my sick little boy!


PS: The two very grossest noises in the world...1. Vera eating a marshmallow...and 2. the sound of a ladybug crunching beneath your feet. SICK!

Our day of Adventures!

This morning I took some pictures of the 3 littlest boys in the family. Henry is usually on the move so we were excited when he sat down next to them to play! I think they are going to all be great friends!! This afternoon we went to visit my Grandpa and Grandma (Kalvin's Great Grandparents). Kieran also came along with us. Here are some of our hilarious pictures from the visit:

Kalvin was a little droopy because he had just woken up and hadn't slept long enough! (Note: this isn't one of the hilarious ones...this one is actually good!!)

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAH LOL!! My parents and I were laughing sooooo hard!

We also made Grandma join in the fun so we could laugh some more!! HAHAHA!!! It's still really funny!!!

New Toy on Day 2

We had another good day yesterday! We made a trip to Target where Kalvin got to pick out a toy! He is always a fan of the brightly colored, light up, loud ones...the kind every parent hates but all kids love them!

Kalvin sat in the shopping cart like a big man for the first time and did great! He was a fan of checking everyone out and being able to smile at everyone easier. He wasn't a fan of us putting his new toy in the big part of the cart where he couldn't get at it...he kept turning around to make sure it was still there! he he!

Last night Mom, Kalvin, and I went to work at the concession stand. Kalvin did great! He was pretty tired from the busy day so was just content with someone holding him. When we got home, Kalvin went straight to bed!

My mom and I enjoyed a very funny supper late last night :) We had eggs with a glass (or maybe 2...he he) of wine, some chips we polished off, and I had a toasted marshmallow for dessert...over the stove. It was a yummy meal! It's probably a good thing we don't eat like that every night at 9:30pm!!

My favorite time of day is when Vera FINALLY decides she's tired and will sit down! My parents house is much bigger then mine so she thinks she needs to explore it all. I'm constantly yelling "VERA, COME!!"

One more funny story for you... While I'm home, I'd like to go shopping for a new pair of jeans. I told my mom I'd like some that when I lean over or sit, my butt crack/underwear aren't showing. She responded with, "Ohh you mean like mom jeans??" aughh...Yes...I guess that's exactly what I mean! Ohhh the joys of getting older :) I never thought this day would come!

You've got a Friend in me

Day 1 at my parent's house is complete!

Shawn's family came over for supper. It's always nice to visit with them and Kalvin had a great time playing with his cousins! I think he'll be really excited when he can finally run and chase after them!

The two little boys enjoyed some playtime on the floor. Kalvin especially liked Calum's crinkly book. He's turning into a little bully and stealing away toys already! Poor Calum just let him take it away :( It was pretty funny though!

Aren't they cute?? They are looking more and more alike!

(Note: The crinkly book in Kalvin's paws! He clenched that thing tight!!)

Vera even made a friend!! My parent's dog, Roma, is not a fan of puppies. Last night, after they were both wore out from playing all day, Vera got a little cuddle time in next to Roma. Vera rested her head on Roma's. It was pretty cute!

It was a great day and I'm excited for the rest of the week!

To Gammy and Gandu's house we go!

Today, We (Kalvin, Vera, and I) packed up and headed down to my parent's house for the week. I felt like I was packing for an army!! We arrived safely and we're excited for a week of visiting!!

My dad will be back from his Mt. climb in Africa on Saturday and we're looking forward to his travel stories!

Don't you worry...I'll continue to post while I'm here!!

Fresh Water and Dirty Little Fingers...

I finally did what I should have done LONG ago and bought a Brita water pitcher! Since moving into this house last March, we've been buying jugs of water. I was pregnant at the time and nervous about drinking nasty water out of an old well. I use the water for cooking but I've NEVER even tried it out of the tap.

Just an FYI...Brita has a deal going on until the end of the month where these are 'Buy one, Get one free'. Whoo hoo! Even though we don't need two pitchers, we'll definitely need that extra filter in a few months!!

The other night while I was doing dishes, I gave Kalvin one of my pots to bang on to keep him entertained. He was so excited and used his little hand to pound!

...and his little mouth had to try it :)

This was the aftermath of that fun :)

(It's super hard to get a picture of moving fingers!!!)

In other news...Dan stayed home from work today to hang out with Kalvin and I!! WHOO HOO! He's been working super long hours at his 2 jobs so we're excited for him to relax a bit! He's still in bed sleeping which we're also happy about because he's been running on like 5 hours of sleep a night for a few weeks. It's supposed to be semi-warm today too...I think this will be a good day!

Happy Friday!!!!!

TIRED.

This is how we're feeling today...TIRED! The boys are still upstairs sleeping. We think Kalvin has been teething which causes me to not sleep well either. Poor baby!

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Vera pooped in her kennel again this morning. Phewy! Not a good smell to wake up to! After cleaning that all up...our house now smells lovely of bleach, candles, laundry detergent, and air fresheners!!

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Hopefully the rest of the day is better. Which I know it will be! Kalvin and I are excited to spend the day with 2 of my sisters and their kiddos! Kalvin is so lucky to have 5 awesome cousins! But first we need to wake up...

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Hope everyone has fun on this Super Bowl Sunday!! Enjoy the yummy party foods!