Orrin's 1st Birthday and Zach at Home

We got to celebrate Orrin's 1st birtday by going and picking up Uncle Zachie at the airport. I was a litte nervous that Orrin wouldn't recognize Zach when he would come home, so I have been showing him pictures every day. Luckily when Zach got there, it was like he never left. Orrin was so excited to play with him once he got in the car. We brought up Zach's wonderful girlfriend Carrie with us, and that was also like Zach never left as soon as he arrived he snuck up behind her and scared her. What a dork!! So that is how we celebrated Orrin's actual b-day, well we also went had two lunches one with Auntie Kenzie, and one with Gma Sandra and Papa Dennis. The next day is when we celebrated. Unfortunetly I was very sick and Orrin had a cold the day of his party DARN IT!! Mommy headed off to get birthday cakes, THREE to be exact. I had planned a party for Orrin about a month prior to have it at Hop 2 It, which is this huge building full of blow up bouncy toys and slides. However, I completly forgot ORRIN was afraid of those kind of things. Once we got there he very much enjoyed it. All of the neices and nephews helped Orrin open his gifts, and he got so many wondeful things. We thank all that made it. We then went home to let Orrin eat his own cake and open his present from mommy and daddy. We got him a cozy coupe which he is always in and packing all of his stuff for his "road trips," daddy got to put it together but was such a good sport.

Cabin Trip...

Orrin and I were lucky enough to make a 5-day long trip up to Alturas and stay at the Callen Family Cabin. We spent the vacation with Grandma Sandra, Auntie Manda (and all the kids,) Anne and Rob's family, and a little of Papa Tash! Rob had borrowed a friends boat and I was able to do quite a bit of wakeboarding (which I have missed very much)!!! Orrin was okay on the boat, but HATED his life vest!! We were able to spend a lot of time just hanging out on the beach and enjoying to beautiful mountain air. Like I mentioned in my earlier post Orrin is not walking, so that was pretty difficult with many bad things to trip on or get into, luckily we had no injuried! The last day we were there we made a trip down to Redfish where we layed in the sun, and Orrin actually played in the water. We went on a paddle boat and floated around on a little blow-up toy! We very much enjoyed ourselves, but we were very happy to get home to daddy!!! Here are some fun pictures of the trip!

Way TOO Long!!

So, It has been way too long since I have gotten on here. It just seems like I can never take the time to actually get this blog up and running the way I would like it to. Not much has changed with Todd and I, his birthday is coming up soon and I am planning a little time to ourselves!!! Also, we are coming up on our two year anniversary... HOW EXCITING!!! As far as Orrin goes a lot has happened. First off... HE WALKS EVERYWHERE. He is saying Rampa (Grandpa,) he says mom-mom, da-da, and he calls the puppies and kitties. He has gotten down patty-cake, and especially loves the "throw it in the oven," part! I can't believe he is just about a month from turning ONE!!! Time goes by so fast, and I am so thankful to have such great family that has helped me from day one. We have done some traveling that I will add tomorrow.

ORRIN IS CRAWLING!!!

YAY! As of the 23rd (just two days before he turned 8 months,) Orrin has started crawling! He is moving around everywhere and is into everything!! It is so darn cute though. I will have to put up a video. I have been waiting for this day, but I quickly need to get things baby proofed!!

Little Man Has Strep!!

So this last Tuesday I took Orrin into the doctor because he has a fever that just would not come down. After a strep test, we got the news the little one had strep. Not only that but Orrin is 22 pounds and is 28 and a half inches long!! BIG BOY! Other than that first day he has been alright, other than when daddy gives him his medicine. Mommy is allergic, so I can't even touch it. Onto better news, we have almost got the crawling thing figured out He will get up on all fours, move his arms, but can't quite figure out his legs. I will soon post pictures.

Taken some time...

It has been a while since I have wrote anything on this. Orrin is doing very well and getting huge. He is up to 22 pounds and a little over 28 inches long. He is almost crawling, he knows how to move his arms but can't figure out where to put his knees. He is so much fun. We recently got plans to build onto our house and I am so excited. I will have to post pictures. Mothers days is creeping up on us, and I get a bicycle as well as an attachment for Orrin, I can't wait. The hay business is coming to a quick hault and Todd only seems to be running a few days a week. We recently bought a 1955 ford pickup that should keep him pretty busy during this slow time. I will post pictures soon.

Easter, 6 month photos, and Orrin's first farmer's BURN!

Mr. Shy Boy
Sitting at his desk.


Admiring the ball.

So sweet!

Mommy and her bubs!

Orrin got to celebrate his first Easter by going to his new cousins blessing. I woke up early and got together Todd's and Orrin's Easter baskets. Toddey got candy, a Pez (which he always gets,) and a t-shirt. Orrin got bath toys. We got ready for church and headed of to Twin. Orrin was kind of grouchy, but would stop as soon as the piano would play. We then went on to visit with Todd's family, and then it was off to mine. Grandma and Grandpa got him a book set which I have been wanting from Costco, Orrin loves it of course! We also recently got his 6 month photos! He was wonderful for them and looks so handsome!! He is reaching so well for everyone, and he lets you know if he doesn't want to go to someone. He likes to grab onto mommy and give me open mouth kisses, but hates daddy's! This Sunday we were outside for awhile, Orrin was in the shade, and I didn't even think about sun screen, well when we got home from the in-laws I noticed Orrin was very red. YIKES!! I put on aloe vera he broke out, I put on lotion he cried, so i turned to cool washclothes and lots of water to keep him hydrated. I learned my lesson and went out and bought tons of baby sunscreen!! Bad, bad mommy!