Monday, August 31, 2009

Weeks 38 and 39: A few firsts and 9 months (lots of pcitures)


My first bachelor party was a success! My dear friend Wes is getting married and I was excited that Matt and I could attend the festivities. Though I felt bad the guys made him wear this get-up all evening.

At the Rockies game we were getting stares from every angle. I think people were concerned a real convict was out and about but once they saw the back everyone got a chuckle. Most older men said "you hardly know the half of it." Its not that bad I kept telling him. You really should have this night out before you have a baby, that is when you loose your freedom (and your sleep.)



Most of the group at the game.

It was great to catch up with old friends and for Matt and I to have an adult night. We stayed at the Magnolia downtown, which was awesome. We could walk home from the downtown scene and were able to enjoy adult beverages, which we paid for the next day.


Mason stayed with my parents. It was the first time I have ever left him over night. I took him up there on Saturday afternoon and got everyone acclimated. I had e-mailed a " Schedule and how to list" for my parents and my dad kept teasing me "I am almost done with your Mason briefing booklet, did you forget we raised both of you?" What can I say I am a right brainier and a first time mom, by kid #2 I 'll just drop her on the doorstep with supplies.
When I got ready to leave, my dad walked me out to my car (as he always does) and he leaned in and said don't cry all the way home, he will be ok. I only cried to the highway and than I realized he was right, he would be fine.
I really did know he was in great hands but I missed him bunches.

I dreamt about him all night and realized I will not be leaving him overnight for a while...I'm not ready.


The next morning I drove up to get him and my heart melted when he saw me, he got so excited. He loves his Gma and Gpa but he knows who his mommy is:) My parents said he ate well, played hard , went on numerous mountain strolls and slept 11.5 hours in G and G's bed. They were both tired from all the running around but had enjoyed every minute of him. Thanks mom and dad, I love you.



Mr. Cormic made a visit the other day. He is getting so big and cuter every day.



Mason couldn't figure him out...he definitely did not like me holding him. Cormic is a total snuggler and such an easy going little guy.




"Ok mom lets get this guy loaded up and outta here...sorry cuz but she is my mom."


Here are some at home shots:




One of Mason's favorite spots is our kitchen. He likes to look out around 5:30 for Da Da to come home.







He also loves to remove magnets.





Play pots and pans



And get into the "safe" drawers and pull everything out.

Last week we had his 9 month checkup.

Always a blessing when you know your child is well and healthy. He is in the 50 percentile for weight and height right now. 21 lbs and 28.5-inches.



This was after the shots but trust me about 20 minutes had gone by.
The shots were a lot harder this time because he is cognisant of his surroundings now. He screamed harder and a lot of "Mom" "mom" while looking at me which actually made me cry...when your child hurts it actually makes you feel ill. Of course I know the temporary pain of a shot is well worth the safety factor of not getting some terminal disease. Not trying to spark a debate, just my opinion on modern medicine.




Lastly, our family is very tired. Mason has been sleeping with us for 9 months of which he has not slept through the night more than a few times. He is getting bigger and somehow our king size bed is dominated by our son. We have made the decision to move him to his lovely crib starting tonight. I was going to wait until after our California trip but we are all zombies and I think the time has come. Please wish us luck because this is going to be hard work and sad for me as well.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Week 37: Baby shower's and mountain fun



We were off to the mountains again last weekend. I don't know if I will ever grow old of home or my first home I should say. Having lived there my whole life I am truly tied to that place. The minute I turn onto the dirt road I am home.



Of course my parents are really what make it home. Grandpa was showing off his flowers and herbs and letting Mason try out some chives and mint.





In the summer we spend as much time outdoors as we do indoors....the door is always open.



It was a lovely Friday night. My parents, Mason and I enjoyed a yummy dinner and lots of laughs. Matt was golfing in a company tournament that day and joined us later that night.



The next morning, Matt, my dad, and Cade painted what will be the grand kids playroom and my mom, Mason and I headed to Denver for Trisha's baby shower.



What a beautiful shower....her two sisters always do a fabulous job.


Those are the colors T is doing in her nursery. Really cute.




The cake was delicious, Mason enjoyed some tastes as well.



"Aunt" Kathryn got some snuggle time.





And Mason helped Trisha open her gifts.


Trisha is due November 1st and we are so excited to meet him. She is going to be an awesome mommy.


After the shower we headed back up the hills out of the heat.





Grandpa initiated Mason to the hammock. At my parents grand kids rule the roost. In the summer you will find a naky grandson running around in the woods with a squirt gun and jumping into the hammock.


Since we have all boys right now there will be a pee outside rule that is only allowed at Grandma and Grandpas.




My mom gave Mason some cheerios and he loved them. He has about a 1:10 chance of getting them into his mouth but he picks everyone of them up and tries. Our dogs gladly cleanup any that don't make the cut.








Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Week 35 and 36: Is it really August?

I really don't know where summer goes. It always went fast when I was a kid and faster when I was in College but it seems to be moving at light speed now. I saw the back to school supplies on display at the grocery store and had to take a second look. I really love fall so I am excited for that but August is always bittersweet. Its like January for me.

I have taken up a new short lived obsession. I am an avid reader and I fell victim (no pun intended) to the Twilight Series. I am almost done with book 4 (the last of the series) which is a good thing because I stay up late reading them when I should be sleeping. I have been saying it a lot but I am in love with a 17 year old vampire and Matt is okay with that as long as he can love Heidi Klum. At least my love interest is fictional.

We have been trying to get in some hiking but the heat has made it difficult. We did have a cold front move through and we jumped at the opportunity to take one of our favorite hikes, Matthew Winters Trail, right by our house. This shot is from halfway up the trail.



I carried Mason for the first half of the hike (most of the up hill) not because Matt didn't offer but because I am on a weight loss crusade. It was nice to have Matt take the dogs because during the week I take all of them.



We took a quick break at the top and enjoyed the view. Its 918-vertical feet elevation change from the trail head to the top, which is a nice burn but not much compared to a lot of Colorado Hikes.



Of course I had to get some cheeky kisses before we could continue. I must kiss him a thousand times a day. I have to get as many as I can before he starts telling me "Mom not in front of my friends."



We also saw some wildlife, this buck was with his harem.






A silly self shot, kind of sweaty.







The view of the ever so famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

As we got back to the car a park ranger was hanging out, I said "lots of wildlife today" to which he replied "You didn't see any mountain lions did you?" I would hate to see one of those beautiful creatures face to face on the trail but from a far would be awesome.


We are not sure what Fisher did on the hike but he took this black line home with him, it took a few days to disappear.


We also had some family visit this past weekend. Uncle Nick and Aunt Angie (I no its not official but that is what I am calling her.)



We headed into Golden and ate at Grappa on Clear Creek.



After lunch we let Mason boogie down on the table, ya I am that parent.



It was a lovely afternoon and we had a nice time catching up. We miss you guys, move home NOW!!!