Fall: Back to School and Friday Night Football!

School & Football - no better words to describe fall time! I started back to school on Saturday. It was a VERY long day but I am excited about my new classes... After a three hour drive and nine hours of school I was able to drive down to Corvallis and meet my cousin Kelsi's new little girl, Alyvia. Kels had her on the 18th - she is a beautiful baby girl and I was so happy I got to meet her! (And snuggle with her - I already miss the newborn stage, they grow so fast!)

And football - I think I may be in trouble. My son loves to watch football all ready. We went to Knappa's game on Friday night. The boys kicked PC's butt - whoohoo! But I took some pics of my little guy while he was watching a football game (that we were recording for daddy). The looks he was giving me are priceless. I think dad may have to fight him for the recliner...he looks pretty darn comfy!

"Mom leave me alone - I'm watching the game!"

"Seriously, Mom..."

And last we have his cute little butt...I love his little jeans! He looks so grown up! Please pay no attention to his balding head - poor baby has a pretty sweet mullet!

My sweet boy...

I love this little guy so much! I forgot to post his four month stats...he is growing and changing everyday!

• Height: 25 inches
• Weight: 14 lbs 13 ounces
• Head: BIG (Literally its in the 90th percentile...lots of brains! Right?!)

We also had a little scare with formula a few weeks ago...=( Our poor guy had a terrible reaction to some formula. I have been solely pumping since Mason was about six weeks. We had some issues latching on and after six weeks of trying my pump and I become best friends! He has only had my milk - and my little piggy is eating more then mommy is making. So I tried to give him a couple ounces of formula. BIG MISTAKE! We ended up in the E.R. after three hours of throwing up and dry heaving. I am sure it was worse on me...I hated seeing him so sick and helpless. And of course daddy was at work...so after many phone calls to the pediatrcian that night we went to hospital at 1 a.m. and spent about four hours there until he finally stopped puking and held down some breast milk. They don't know why it happened...but he is fine now! And we have found a formula that will agree with his tummy. However, he doesn't like it (I think I may have a picky eater on my hands...don't know where he could have got that from?!). Solution: He gets an ounce or two of formula first - he chokes it down and then he gets the good stuff! I am so sick of pumping but I know it is so good for my baby...so me and my black bag keep at it!

Mommy and Daddy love you Mason Man! Thanks for always making us smile...you are the greatest blessing in our lives.

The season is changing....

It is officially fall...the rain has started! While I am not a fan of the rain...I do love decorating for the seasons! Mason and I spent Saturday putting out our fall stuff...inside and out!

Now I'm ready to carve some pumpkins and make some yummy fall treats! Better stalk up on pumpkin next time we go to safeway ;)

Can't wait to meet you baby Kasyn....

Amaya is expecting a little boy in December and we got to throw her a shower while she was home! We had a great turnout...the room was packed! It was fun seeing old friends and catching up! And Baby Kasyn got some great stuff and lots of gift cards for Amaya to go shopping for him in Alaska =)

Our adorable cupcakes made by the amazing Tamra Gunderson! Thanks Again!
Amaya, Kasyn (in her belly), Mason and I...

Cute mommy-to-be...

Sarah, Me and Shyanne with our boys =)

Good Friends...so glad they all made it!

We can't wait to meet you Kasyn...=) You and Mason will be long distance best buddies! We're saving up for a visit to Alaska next summer...YAY!

Harney County Fair

We went to Burns for the Harney County fair a few weeks ago... We had a great time! It was a good thing we brought lots of clothes - it was 34 degrees one morning and got to about 80 the next day! Crazy weather...

Highlights of the trip:

• Shey (my little sister) got FFA Grand Champion Beef Showman! WooHoo!!! I taught her everything she knows ;) Just kiddin Shey...great job!
• Mason got to meet AMAYA! (My best friend who is living in Alaska...)
• Kev rode the ferris wheel with me...(this is huge...my husband hates heights and ALL rides!)
• A new kitchen table! (Pictures to come...)
• And of course lots of time with family and friends =)

Shey with her ribbons...YAY!

Mason cooling off in the shade...

Carnival Rides!

Sayge and Shay

The girls having fun at fair =)

Mason with Great Grandma Root...

Labor Day!

We spent part of Labor Day weekend out at Uncle Dave and Aunt Brenda's farm in Lewis and Clark. We had a great time and were grateful that the weather held and it wasn't raining...=)

Tanner and Kendall on the hammock...

Mason's first hammock ride...

Kev and Ryan out on the river...later in the day kev tipped the kayak over and soaked himself - as well as his wallet and phone =(

Great Grandma Betty and Grandma Laura with Mason. We're happy Grandma Betty is feeling better and got to come out for the weekend!

Knappa Days!

The last weekend in August we have a local event called Knappa Days! The community gets together for a parade, lots of fun activities for kids, and the high-light is the lawn mower races! Mason and I walked down and had a great time!

Watching the parade with Grandpa Corkey...

Ben Bartlett throwing candy to the kiddos on his sweet lawn mower!

Parade watching makes Mason pretty darn tired...

Rice Cereal

We tried rice cereal this morning...Mason isn't a fan quite yet!

"You can keep it mom...I like your milk better!"