He Got One!

Jake had the chance to go Elk hunting this year. His tag was only for a spike (for us non-hunters, that means and yearling elk with one spike), but he was still very excited. The hunt only lasted for a couple of weeks and he took every opportunity he had to go. On the last day of the hunt, he got one! Luckily he shot it at the bottom of the canyon, about 100 yards away from a 4-wheeler trail, so he didn't have to drag it too far. I know it might be strange to most of you, but we actually love venison at our house. I'm not sure if it's just the way Jake prepares it, but "YUM!" And it's much more lean and better for you than beef so that's a plus. So now we've got plenty in the freezer for roasts and steaks!

18-Month Old Checkup

It's hard for me to believe that Connor is no longer a baby and is getting closer and closer to the dreaded terrible two stage. He's at such a fun age though; I'm loving every minute of it. He's learning new words every day and seems to copy most of what Jake and I say. It's so wonderful to actually be able to have a conversation with him!

My favorite thing he does lately is remind us that we need to have a family prayer before he goes to bed. He gets down on his knees and says "prayer", folds his arms and closes his eyes. When we're done he yells, "HUG!" and reaches up to give us a hug. It just melts your heart.

The doctor informed us that Connor currently weighs 25 lbs and is 33 inches tall - both around the 45th percentile. Of course his head still measures in the 90th percentile. Oh well, he'll grow into it, right?

Here's a short video of Connor I took the other day. Enjoy!

My Little "Helper"

As a mother, I often struggle to find different ways to entertain Connor while getting some things done around the house. Sometimes, he finds his own ways. Lately, he enjoys helping me take clean clothes out of the dryer and proceeds to climb in the dryer (don't worry, I've allowed enough time for it to cool down). He stays entertained for about as long as it takes me to fold a load of laundry. What a creative little boy!

Domestic Divas

This year, I joined my wonderful mother-in-law and sister-in-law to bottle peaches and pears. It was a first for me, and I think they turned out quite well! Who would have thought I could be so domestic?!