Spoiled Rotten!

Usually it's me that's addicted to eggnog during this time of year.  However, this go'round, it's Josh.  He goes through it so fast!  And then if I'm not keeping my eye on him, this is what happens...

And just because he's so cute, I'll include these pictures, too.  This is Quinn's favorite thing to do to pass the time...  I can't wait for his head to get too big that I have to pull out the butter...

Big Boy!

Yes, my little baby is turning into such a big boy!  Quinn had his 15 month check up this week (yes, almost a month late).  His stats are as follows:

Height:  32.5 inches (75-90th percentile)

Weight:  21 lbs 8 oz (5-10th percentile)

I have a tall, skinny boy!  Yeah, like that was unexpected with Josh as his father... :P

Quinn just got a big boy bed.  He and Daddy got it last night and put it together for their Man's Night (when I am in class) while watching the CMA's.  Apparently they had a blast.  Josh told me that Quinn was a BIG help having to touch everything Josh took out of the box, playing with the styrofoam, and even helping to lose a bolt.

He likes it a lot.  He thinks it's pretty cool that he can get on and off by himself.  Last night he went right to sleep in it just fine.  And after only getting up twice, I put him down with a bottle and he was able to take a nap on it today, too.  Woo hoo!

He's also become quite the climber.  He's been able to climb up the couch and stairs for a while.  But with his increasing height, he now can climb up on the table when I'm not watching.  See how proud he is of himself?

And here he is trying to climb over the gate like we do.  He didn't get very far, luckily.

So I've been trying to make him learn to go down the stairs by himself.  He usually stands at the top, whining until Josh or I go and get him.  He's fine trying to come down if he's holding our hand, but I want him to do it by himself.  Here's his latest accomplishment:

Do You Remember?

Do you remember when we first met?

I got flustered and spilled my life story.

You wanted me to leave –

But I thought you were cute.

Do you remember the spaghetti?

You used bologna instead of meat.

You shared your meal with me –

I thought you were sweet.

Do you remember the girls?

They all wanted you and so did I.

We were friends but I was afraid –

You were fun to tease.

Do you remember our first date?

We watched Stardust at your place.

I made you make the first move –

Those kisses were sweet.

Do you remember that night?

We couldn't stop talking or holding each other.

You said you wanted to marry me –

I realized I did too.

Do you remember the butterflies?

I know I had them, and so did you.

I kept running into doors –

You thought it was sweet.

Do you remember that afternoon?

I was mad, I knew you left the box.

We walked up to the falls –

You were nervous.

Do you remember what I said?

You looked around to make sure we were alone.

You pulled the ring from your pocket –

I said yes. You were sweet.

Do you remember our house?

The paint, the root beer, the pizza.

We did a lot of talking –

But it was perfect.

Do you remember last night?

Our son couldn't sleep without us.

We don't get a lot of sleep now –

But it's still sweet.

                    ~Nicci McNeff

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This was an assignment for one of my classes.  I had to give a gift of writing.  So I wrote this for Josh.  I love you, Sweetheart!

Ride em' Cowboy!

Halloween was a lot of fun this year. We carved pumpkins, went to the ward party, trunk or treated, visited with family, made homemade wassail....sigh.

My pumpkin. Can you tell what it is? I made the pattern, because I was tired, and couldn't find anything I liked online.
(hint, it's a smiley face in fire)


Josh's scary pumpkin

And the one I carved for Quinn - cute and simple, like when we were kids.

At night... bwah ha ha

On our way to the church for the partay. Note his Sheriff badge, cowboy boots, vest, and neckerchief. Quinn was the Sheriff, and Josh and I were the bandits.

I love my rough and handsome boys :)

Cute Mommy and Buddy

At Grandma and Grandpa McNeff's house getting ready to ride his horse off into the sunset
I couldn't get him to keep the hat on
The best I could do lol


No, he's not suicidal, and it's a toy cap gun from the dollar store (minus the caps). Every time we gave it to him to play with, this is what he did... I can't wait for when he figures out how to hold it and shoot things with it (like the quails in our backyard)

Getting ready for the kiddy parade

Showing off his awesomeness


He wouldn't say Trick or Treat, and he couldn't figure out what we wanted him to do when the bowl of candy was offered to him... so I got to go around for him, and he got to wander, playing with his glowstick, and having a blast with all the craziness around. The best shots I could ever get was of him walking away from me. He was too busy for Mommy and the camera.