Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Bryson's first Halloween



While I was out shopping I found this costume that I thought for sure was going to be too big for Bryson. I thought I better try it on him, just in case I needed to get something smaller before Halloween. And this is what it looked like when we tried it on him. So... just a little too small. I can't imagine what it would have looked like in another two weeks.

My Birthday!


I began the day with my friends taking me out to breakfast. I forgot to get pictures! Then we went shopping, one of my favorite things to do. We had a great time trying on every pair of sunglasses. And then we ran through McD's for their dollar menu. Delish! And then Branden came home early for my birthday so he could take me to Agua Caliente for a sunset picnic. It was a beautiful day, the weather couldn't have been more perfect. Bryson loved being outside as well. When we finished eating we took a walk by the lake. Bryson watched the ducks intently, and there were a lot of turtles everywhere! We took a walk in the back part, and that was a lot of fun. We saw some wildlife, and after the rattlesnake we decided it was time to go. When we got home Branden sent me on a treasure hunt, and I found my present with his clues hinting at what he had gotten me. The pearl necklace and earrings are so beautiful! I've never owned a real set of pearls before, and I really liked them. This was such a wonderful birthday!!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Rocky Point Trip Oct '08

We went to Rocky Point this last weekend with our dear friends Sarah and Sam Rogers. It's a Cook Family tradition to go twice a year. The last few times Branden and I have been fortunate to go. In June Bryson was only three months old, and had a hard time with the wind, so I wasn't sure how he was going to do this time. I've been taking him to swimming lessons, which he has loved, and I knew that he would do better this time with the water. He had a wonderful time! The wind didn't seem to bother him at all. He took long naps on the beach, the weather was humid, but the breeze on the beach was perfect napping weather. I think next year when Bryson is old enough to walk we're going to have our hands full. He loves to give kisses and loves to everyone, it's just hard when they're not big enough to take it. I hope we didn't scare any kids away. He would attack these other babies with kisses and hugs, and I think they'll need to be a little bigger next time... Thanks to everyone for your help and ideas, we brought this big jean blanket that we were able to lay out on the beach which gave him freedom to crawl about. Branden spent his time kyaking with Sam and Blake, the waves were really big on Saturday and I think that added to fun the fun for them. Branden and I tried to get past the waves together, unfortunately my arms would only take us so far, I had to give in and call it quits after a bit. We had a great time with our family and friends!!