Family Outing

Aaron took us fly fishing on his only day off this week! I am so grateful to have a husband who likes to spend time with his family. Ashton said he liked throwing rocks the best and mom's fish was very little! It was a beautiful day.

Suzie Homemaker

So I'm turning into a regular "martha stewart." Well maybe not quite but still this week has been full of little projects I can't believe I'm doing and enjoying! My neighbor gave me a huge zucchini and I made bread (I know I baked!). Aaron and I planted a garden earlier this summer and now the fruit are coming in - my mom taught me how to pickle my own cucumbers yesterday. Up next: I'm making binkie clips, bibs and little pies in muffin tins.

Did I say growing?

Oh my I feel like it's going to fast! Colten rolled over from his stomach to his back yesterday! I can't believe it - I'm trying to enjoy how little he is but it is going so much faster than it did with Ashton. Aaron said he was holding his own bottle for a while too...

Ashton is cracking me up lately. I can't believe how big he is and how much he understands and figures out! He was mad at me for getting him in trouble and when he came out of time out he told Aaron that he called the paramedics to come take mom away. Aaron asked why and he said cause he told them too!

Growing

Colten reaches out for things now, my face, binkies, bottles and toys. He can't quite let go of them once he gets them though! It's so fun to watch him and see all the changes.

Talents

Aaron made all of these by hand! I'm so proud of his talents.

Titan Michael

Our new baby nephew, born August 20 (the day after nephew #1) at 1:49 am weighing 8 lbs and 19.5 inches long!

Ladybug

Today my sister and I made this tutu and wings for my niece's birthday ...they turned out so cute if I may say!

Canada, Oh Canada

Aaron just got back from a week long trip fishing in Canada with my uncle, his family and my brother. They had a pretty good time in such a pristine place. They caught salmon, sharks and crab. They saw whales, mountain lions and bears. Not to mention the Indian burial caves they explored. Thanks to the Grimnes' for a wonderful trip and all the fresh salmon!

1. On the boat 2. Crab nets 3. Crab 4. Brett & Aaron 5. Salmon 6. Shark

County Fair

Boys

3 Months

I can't believe my baby is three months old! It's going too fast!

Farmer's Market

We went a couple weeks ago and Ashton got to ride the train with Papa.

Square foot gardening

So Aaron and I decided to give gardening a try...it's turned out to be great! We did the square foot gardening method and we have our planter boxes by the sprinklers- so since we put the seeds in the ground we haven't had to do a thing. No weeding, no watering, not one thing. We do need to support the tomato plants now and put some kind of wall between the cucumbers and the other plants but that's it. I can't wait till we can eat the fruits/veggies!

Recipe I Love

Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss: I am loving this recipe, super easy, yummy and I can't get enough!

Congrats!!!

So finally my brother Scott is engaged! He asked Carly last night and she said yes- we're so excited for them and we can't wait to have Carly as part of the family.

Sister

Today is national sisters day (who comes up with this stuff?) so I thought I would post a little about being a sister as well as my sisters. I always loved being the big sister, I loved the responsibility of setting an example and well thinking I was a second mom (who me?). I always have felt very protective of my little bro and sis, and I still have a hard time letting that go. I can't stand to see them hurting or struggling - I often want to rescue them from life's challenges even though I can't. I love being their sister.

Which brings me to Anna Banana - we're 4 1/2 years apart which is quite significant growing up. I left for college when she was in 8th grade and came home to discover she was a "real person," not just a baby. I went on a mission when she was going to be a junior and came back to find her all grown up. We haven't always gotten along but I still love her dearly. She has the most contagious laugh and positive attitude. She is a great mom and aunt. She is soooo much more fashion savvy then I'll ever be -and she does the best up-do in town! She is driven and accomplishes anything she puts her mind to do. I love when she comes home for visits and we get to spend time talking and catching up.

Then there are my two "crazy" fun sister-in-laws (pic to come soon) - I really couldn't ask for better in-laws but especially my sisters. They immediately made me feel welcome and a part of the family. We get along so well and I've had so much fun going on different girls trips with them. They always keep me on my toes with their wit and sense of humor. They are also great aunts to my kids and put up with my uptight-ness! I miss getting together as much as we used to - distance is a bummer. They have both taught me so much about being selfless and giving. They always go out of their way to help out and pitch in.

Anyway as you can see I'm pretty blessed in the sister department!

Reunion

This is the only picture I took last night at the reunion, I didn't even get one of Aaron and me! We did see this one in the yearbook though...