Christmas!

We spent Christmas at home this year. Kev got off the boat Christmas eve and we had dinner at our house that night. His parents, grandparents, Aunt Vienna and cousin Timmy came over. Mason got to open one present (from name drawing on my side). He was so cute. He actually really enjoyed opening gifts, especially the chewing on the bows & paper!

Christmas morning started at our house - opening our gifts to each other and Santa's presents. Kev got me a Flip Video, which I LOVE already! Mason was spoiled by everyone! Toys, a walker and a new bike from Grandma Jana and Grandpa Andy!

Next we headed to Grandma Laura and Grandpa Roger's house to open gifts with them. And have breakfast! Mason is now ready for fishing on the river this summer - beach chair and life jacket! He also got his first set of nerf balls and his own CAT Dump Truck!

Last stop of the day was Christmas Dinner at Uncle Gordon's house. We had prime rib and ham - it was so YUMMY! We headed home early and packed up - Daddy went back to work and Mommy and Mason headed over the mountain to visit Grandma and Grandpa Root!

My boys at Christmas dinner! I didn't take a family picture on our first Christmas =( I was so bummed! But we had a wonderful first Christmas together. We feel so fortunate to have been so blessed this holiday season.

Productive Day!

Mason and I had a very productive day today! Four batches of cookies, hauling wood, laundry and cleaning up all the messes!

And I wonder why I can't lose that last bit of baby weight?!?

My big helper - in his new favorite toy! Yes, the laundry basket!

And our fire wood - which we can't take all the credit for, our neighbor boy came and helped us haul wood! Good thing we had lots of fresh baked cookies to thank him!

Christmas Card!

The Happiest Place on Earth!

My parents took our family to Disneyland last week. We stayed for six days and it was such a fun trip! It is so beautiful during the holidays! Mason had a GREAT time! He did great on his first plane ride (wish I could say the same for Kev - he is terrified of flying!). Here some of the MANY pictures we took on the trip!

The Castle!

"World of Color" Show - we LOVED it! I highly recommend to everyone that goes!

We spent a day down in SeaWorld. Dad surprised Shey and signed her up to go swimming with the dophins! It was so neat watching her out there! And she was so happy!

Mason's first ride - It's a Small World! He absolutely loved it! He was checking everything out!

Pooh, Tigger and Minnie's nose!

Goofy, Chip, Woody and Donald Duck!

Grandma got a scooter - it was well used by everyone! And so were the strollers... We did so much walking!

Mickey Mouse!

Our little family - having a great time in Disneyland!

Princessess! I love the one of Cinderella hugging Sayge!

Grandma's sister - Aunt Betsey, came down for a few days! It was so good seeing her and Grandma and her had so much fun together!

Eating noses was a common occurance on this trip! I think that was why Mason loved the characters so much! He just wanted to chew on their noses...

The whole group! I love my family!

Rides! Tea cups, Alice in Wonderland and Dumbo!

Matching mouse ears and shirts! My mom got the kids matching shirts on ETSY. They looked so cute!

And the biggest surprise of the trip...KEV RODE THE ROLLER COASTER! My husband is terrified of heights. He told me for the past year that he WOULD NOT ride the scary rides. Well he did - and he loved them! I was so happy because I LOVE the "scary" rides! He had such a good time. It was his and Mason's first trip to Disneyland and they both had a wonderful time (And so did I...)! Thanks to my amazing parents for taking us on such a fun vacation! We made some great memories!

Seven Months!

Our sweet boy turned seven months on December 7th! We were on our way home from Disneyland that day (I will post about our trip soon!). He is changing all the time and I have a feeling some big milestones are right around the corner! A few of Mason's accomplishments:

• Sitting up - quite stable just a few tip-overs (that darn big head...)!
• His 1st tooth popped through - (December 12th).
• Eating baby food three times a day - LOVES it!
• LOVES his sippy cup! We have only tried water but we'll attempt some juice soon!
• Only drinking three (sometimes four) bottles a day.
• Rolling every where! Grabbing EVERYTHING! And chewing on EVERYTHING!
• Getting into a crawling position - but then falling over and not going anywhere.
• Not sleeping through the night yet - eats about 4 am (hope this changes soon!).
• Waving and playing catch - aka rolling his favorite ball!
• Smiling, laughing and giggling constantly! He is such a happy boy - his laugh melts my heart!
• Gives the BEST open mouth slobbery kisses EVER!

Mason has such a fun personality. He is so observant and always checking out his surroundings. He is such a blessing in our lives and we love him so much! I have a feeling he will be crawling soon (mom isn't quite ready for that - but dad can't wait!). He has the funniest expressions and is always smiling and laughing! He is our little sunshine - and we need a little sunshine in this gloomy west coast weather!

We love you Mason - thanks for being such a sweet baby boy!

A visit from Auntie Erin...

My old roommate (and one of my very best friends) just moved back to the west coast with her husband! They have been living in New Orleans and they just moved to Washinton about 3 hours from us! We're so excited to be so close! Her and Josh came down for a visit this weekend and it was great to see them! Mason loved playing with them too!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

We decorated the house, hung the Christmas lights and put up the tree last week! I will post pictures soon! But for now here is my happy boy - all ready for Christmas time!