Just to hold you over...

I thought I would post a few quick pictures of Nathan! Nathan's in bed...and we should be too but we're not yet. I went in his room to put something away and found him like this.

I know some of you like the sleeping pictures! For some reason he likes to sleep with his appendages sticking out of the crib :)

Playing earlier today.


Ok, I was going to end it here, but I will go ahead and post a few more. Nathan got to bed late after small group anyway...so maybe I can get him to sleep in...so I can sleep in! :)

He loves this water bottle. He is all about straws...sucking and blowing on them.


Taking a walk last week.


One of Matt's favorite parts of being a dad...

...he loves carrying Nathan in when he's sleeping on his shoulder :)

This kid loves remotes, and buttons and all things electronic.


Bath time with daddy.


He is hard to hold on to in the tub! He just lunges towards his toys :)


Playing with his basketball hoop.




Yayyy!!!




Ooops. One got away!


Ok, that's it for now. Got to go to bed. 'Night!

New Videos

A few weeks ago...Nathan playing peek a boo with Mommy in the pack 'n play

Matt was having some technical difficulties so he just got that one up. But check back for Nathan learning to blow in a straw and make a whistling noise. He loved it!

May's Peak

On Saturday, we did a new hike...May's Peak.

Nathan, ready to go


He just makes us smile :)


He gets so happy every time he is on Daddy's back or shoulders!


Family picture before the hike.




Mommy has to be in a picture by herself since Nathan is on daddy's back already. So I choose to be by the car!


Green pine cone on the trail.




Family.




Trying to capture the view...unsuccessful.


In the mouth with the strap! Surprising.


Moving aside for bikers.


Come ON, Daddy & Mommy!

At least he's not old enough to protest yet :) I always did to my parents!

Lookout and where we turned around.




Taking a break...


...for lunch!


It started out good, but then got ugly. Next time, we will stick to finger foods! :)


He is so content and secure in this carrier!


Out cold. :)

Welcome Home Michael!

As I mentioned in the previous post, Michael returned home from Afghanistan! Our small group went to the Colorado Springs airport to welcome him home. Nathan and I made some posters for the event. (Actually, Nathan kept trying to put the stars in his mouth and I kept trying to redirect his attention so I could make them!)

Matt picked up the 4th of July garland at Wal-Mart after the holiday and I made leis and bracelets with them :) Nathan was intrigued by them and kept trying to get them!

At the airport waiting...

Michael's plane was delayed.

Dale looking cute with a sign to greet her man!


Good time for us all to catch up with Dale!


Ready with our signs.


Trying to convince Dale to let us hide her when Michael arrives and then have her run through our "tunnel" to jump into his arms!


She didn't go for it. :)


Still ready...


Michael's Commander's wife took a picture so we could all be in it.


Getting excited! (and nervous)


Nathan in his Air Force gear


Here he comes!!!


Welcome home, Captain Michael Talley!!!


Yayyy!


He spots his bride.


Together at last!

No more deployments!











Michael meeting Nathan.


And Jamin.




Cute couple. So glad they get to get on with their life together!








Ever wonder how much stuff you need for a year overseas? This is it!


Michael and his Commander


Goodbyes...


It was good to see him.




Good luck, Michael & Dale!