Phoenix Zoo

Milo and I should be in Boise visiting my family right now, but stupid, stupid me ... I booked our tickets backwards, Boise to Phoenix rather than Phoenix to Boise and didn't realize it until I was at the ticket counter trying to check my bag. Awesome. Luckily we fly Southwest so we get credit for our flight and no change fee, so we will just go another time. But, since we were still in Arizona we got invited to go to the zoo with Heather and Zane and use their zoo pass. We had a lot of fun! Milo is mostly just happy to be outside strolling around and checking out the other kids, but he did really like the goats and chickens in the little farm section of the zoo! 

Phoenix Children's Museum

 

 This semester I am in charge of family field trips for the Thunderbird wives club. On Saturday we had our first field trip to the Phoenix Children's Museum. Milo was very curious and excited about all the new things. He was a little unsure of some of the activities, but he loved the under 3 room, the bike wash, the shopping chart, and the ball room. It is so fun to watch him get excited and figure things out. We think that Milo is the cutest, coolest, funniest kid on the block. We are looking forward to going back soon. p.s. aren't Milo's tiny toms the cutest thing you've ever seen? 

Angry Birds

I know I am a little late on this one, but I just played Angry Birds for the first time a few weeks ago. Milo is already more up to date with technology than I am ... and he thinks the game is great. I love this little giggle box.

p.s. anyone know why the videos from my iphone are all stretched funny?

Watch Milo Grow: 1 Year

Although I almost gave up on this project many times, I am glad that I saw it though. It is so fun to look back and see how much Milo has changed over the past year. This year has been the most challenging and rewarding of my life. Looking at these pictures makes me laugh because I can remember the silly things I did each week trying to get a smile out of him. Sometimes he'd cooperate and other days he'd let me know he has a little mind of his own. I feel so blessed to have Milo's sweet spirit in our home. He has such a fun, active personality, he wears me out but I wouldn't have it any other way. We are so happy to have him as a part of our forever family and can't wait for many more happy years of watching this sweet little boy grow. 

Arrrr Matey!

We had Milo's 1st birthday party last night! It was so much fun for me to put together. We had a little pirate themed bash and invited a few friends and family over for some cupcakes, treats, and root beer. Milo did better with his cake this time around, he loves the cake part but he seems to not like frosting and being dirty. He loved when we were singing to him. It was fun to celebrate our little guy's first year, he has brought us so much joy.

Happy Valentine's Day, Love Bug!

xoxo- Milo

Watch Milo Grow: 51 Weeks

-Celebrated his first Valentine's Day! We delivered Valentine's to a few of his little friends.
-Is getting better and better at walking.
-Is eating more and more table food. Not really interested in the baby mush anymore. Loves string cheese, bananas, and strawberries.
-His favorite toy lately is his walker. He will run with it all over the house, when he runs into a wall or gets stuck somewhere he just picks it up and turn it around. So funny!
-He is finally getting some more hair. He is getting quite a bit in the back and a little more on the top of his head, but its pretty light.
-Loves to be outside. Anytime the door is open he will make a break for it.
-Doesn't like to play in the bath anymore ... he is all business. Once the washing is done, he wants out.

Milo is a walking man. sorta.

I don't know why this video is stretched funny, but you get the idea. He is still a little wobbly. Sometimes he gets really excited and tries to start walking before he gets standing sturdy, but he is getting it and gets better ever day. He took his real first steps last Sunday, when we bribed him with a Reese's. Maybe we shouldn't be giving him candy, but it worked! Milo is a walking man.

Tori's Rocking Chair

A few months ago I got a text from my friend Tori asking if I would help her reupholster a rocking chair she got a DI. Which of course I am always up for a good project, so while I was in Boise in January I got to help redo this super cute chair. This was Tori's first time doing an upholstery project and it turned out awesome. It's even cuter in person, if you can imagine. We had a a lot fun working together and figuring out how to put it back together. I am hoping they will choose to go to medical school at Midwestern so that Tori and I can have many craft nights in the future.

Watch Milo Grow: 50 Weeks

-Started standing on his own for quite awhile.
-Debbie and I bribed him with a Reese's and he took about 8 steps! He did it a couple times and would sit down and clap for himself. He is getting more steady and is really close to walking.
-Copying what we say especially "no no" "don't" and "uh oh". Last night he copied Jordan saying "Good Job"
-Got caught checking out our waitress at Oregano's who was wearing short shorts and a tight tank top. His head would turn every time she would walk by.
-Loves the bikes. Jordan was outside fixing my tire and Milo was kind of in the way so I went out to get him and when I took him away from the bikes he was absolutely hysterical, didn't sop crying until I took him back out and set him on the bike seat.
-Also threw a little temper tantrum when I stopped peddling. Already knows how to get what he wants.
-Got a new cousin, Troy!
-Loves the song "I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee."
-Sings along with the hymns at church.

Life lately, according to my iPhone

Sorry to rub it in Natalie, but I do have an iPhone and here is our life lately, according to it.

(must be the favorite child or something?!)

 

celebration. snow. snuggles. gelato. ice cream. rolls. in-n-out. bike ride. oregano's w/grandpa. citrus. kisses. cousin troy.

Welcome baby Troy!

Milo finally has a cousin.

I am finally an auntie.

Baby Troy arrived this afternoon, I love him already. After I got the text message announcing his birth I couldn't help but pull up his picture every minute and just stare it. He looks so sweet and tiny, I forgot how small and precious newborns are. So happy for Dustin and Julie and their new addition. Hopefully we can get these two boys together soon. 

Early Birthday Celebration

 While I was staying with my parents in Idaho we decided to have a early birthday celebration for Milo since they won't be able to come for his party. My mom made him a cake which we thought was going to be a huge hit, because clearly this kid loves to eat, but he hated it and even spit it out. So after rubbing frosting all over in his hair it was off to the bath. I am hoping that it was just a fluke and that he will love his cake at his party... we shall see.