Randoms of July 2013

I have a friend who posts every.single.week/day and she inspires me. We had such wonderful times this last year....I mean a beautiful baby girl came to us in January and in 6 days she'll be 1 years old. I can't believe how fast a year can go. Which 1. Means I'm getting old or 2. I'm getting wisdom. Mostly the 1st as I found my first grey hairs last month and probably just wishful thinking on the 2nd.

Anyway, Zaiya and I went home in June, July and August. Well from June 27th - Aug 10th. Dustin was without his girls for 6 weeks. Hopefully we won't have to do that again. Zaiya popped her first teeth in that time and much happened that we wanted are daddy around for.

Highlights of the summer: I got to sit in a tractor again and cut hay and bale hay. Luckily mom was a willing babysitter! Zaiya loves the lake!! My youngest sister got married to an awesome guy we've known for many years! Zaiya did the Mall of America, traveled across the state of MT, played all summer in Ashley Lake, got to take a trip to Seattle to see some favorite people! and on and on and on......

Hagbom cousins. Lynae's wedding reception in Seattle 

My sweet sis Sue

Seattle at Night from the Ferry headed to Bainbridge Island

Love this photo of my sisters discussing something important. And it was. in 6 weeks one got married and one moved. And life has changed so much. Sweetly, differently, and leaves us thankful and very much humbled.

Sue's oldest and mine. It's a sweet moment for us 2 mamas who have known each other since our kids were this age.

Sue's middle twin and my baby playing.

Seattle Skyline

So this is a story. My mom (left) went to London a looooong :) time ago. And met up with a girl who lived there. (middle) Another girl (right) came from Switzerland and so the 3 of them got a flat together which they named "Crummie" There are many wide and varied stories of these three who have remained friends for over 40 years. (1973-2013) They have spanned 3 countries with their husbands and between them have 11 kids and something like 12 grandkids thus far.We don't get together often enough, but when we do, it's filled with fun, love, and a friendship that is now generational.

The photo below is a random moment my sister caught of the three of them in their respective state of minds. :) It is too funny for words!!

This is the three of them looking at the photo above!

 And the three of them going through photo albums of their time in London and points beyond.

A photo of the three in the order of the photo in the album.

Jewel about ready to jump from boat to dock 

 Had a little tour/sail of the marina in Winslow. :)

31

No this is not my birthday. And sadly I won't be 31 either!

What I am doing is hosting a 31 Bag Party for this month!!

If you have never seen 31, you will be impressed with the organization it brings to your life in really cute prints! And if you already have some 31, you know that you can never get organized enough! :)

So. The special this month is spend $35, get the Utility Tote for $10. Huge deal! This Utility Tote packs everything from a picnic to swimming lessons to running errands in town. I love mine.

Have some fun! And take a look. If you have any questions, please ask!

http://www.mythirtyone.com/shop/eventhome.aspx?eventId=E3382299&from=DIRECTLINK

Hair

Today marks another milestone. She can have hairdo's! This is quite darling I must say. She has wavy hair like her auntie. And today it went into a perfect curl, Pebbles style. She ripped it out the first 10 seconds but it lasted long enough to get it this photo.

Cousins are so fun!

Love this family!!

Had so much fun with the Young's as we travelled across the state. Zaiya hadn't met these cousins yet and was a wonderful break from driving. Danica and I grew up across the meadow from each other. Was so darling to see the kids just want to touch or hold the baby.

Can't believe how much the kids have changed. I haven't seen them in a year and it startles me to see little glimpses of young men and women in them but oh so glad they still race, quiz, and argue.

Zaiya ate it up. Loved having all that attention and action!

As we left their place (just gorgeous!) I looked to the left and saw 50 some combines lined up headed west on railcars! That's not something you see too often and they are the right color. John Deere green! 

4 Months Old

Time goes so fast. I know everyone says it. I don't think you realize it unless you have one of your own kids. I never knew life could fly by so quickly! It's been an awesome 4 months. I've noticed her change a lot in the last week as far as her personality developing more and her mobility/coordination. It is fascinating to watch her learn. It's bittersweet in some ways. Even though I would love to have her sitting and crawling to grab her own toys that she tosses to the side, I will probably cry when she does.

There are just a few shots when I got her dressed on her birthday. :)

Check out those biceps eh?!

My little kitchen helper. 

Everyday life

Grandpa Frosty came to visit for an hour. He was picking up paperwork to head North and baby cuddled in. He also got a new work pickup so daddy and baby went to check it out. I love her expression! She's sitting on the briefcase not at all impressed like, "Why me?" 

I had some honey do projects. 

Well.

Let's not lie. I have a LOT of them. But this one was of top priority. 

The poor wheelbarrow underwent some hard times by getting nicked by the loader last fall. It was slight but it bent and broke so Dustin had to redo the handles and straighten the whole mess. The weather was so beautiful, I put Zaiya outside to oversee the whole project and keep dad motivated! 

She was pretty intent watching him. And keeping track of his tape measure! It was a beautiful evening and a quick fix. I was very glad to have a wheelbarrow back in working condition.

Just some ordinary days! They're sure sweet with a little mini helping out :)

Last days home

Zaiya loves her auntie. She just watches her in awe especially because Jewel only speaks to her in Spanish. It is really fun to watch them interact and Zaiya is enthralled with all endings of words:  'sita's, o's, and a's! 

While we were at home, we hung out at Jewel's house and she had visitors. Zaiya really had lots of big exciting things to say to Shawna!

She told Carolyn a story that included everyone at the table.

Jewel takes her out to oversee Grandpa and Uncle Tony. 

Last night we were home was the greatest moonrise I've ever seen. It was stunning, and was a nice little surprise before we had to start the long journey home the next morning.

First Laugh at 2 days shy of 3 Months

I'm a little out of date order here. This happened two days before leaving to visit grandpa and grandma out west.

We've been waiting and waiting for this one. She smiles all the time and coo's. But this was the first time she laughed and giggled out loud. I was so happy she first laughed to Dustin. I get so many of her "first's" because I'm home with her all day, I just love it was to her dad.

Of course it would be to her daddy sounding like a truck!

East, West, Hame's best!

Last wednesday we headed east to Dickinson for Special Meetings. What a wonderful day! On the way we pass Roosevelt National Park which has wild horses and bisen. We saw horses, but I wasn't quick enough on the draw with my camera. We saw about 35 of them and we saw about 100 bisen. Evidently they had done a round up to get numbers, which made for a great sight! This lonely large beastie was my favorite.

Here is another sight I always mean to get a snap of and finally did. It's an old barn just in the middle of no where with just sky to look over it.

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Then, on Thursday I did an about turn! Grandma and Grandpa were missing their baby, so mommy and baby came home for a couple weeks. This was daddy's last snuggle for two weeks.

I love this photo. Daddy and daughter photos just get me every time. Nothing so sweet as a little girl adoring her daddy and him wrapped around her little finger!

Snuggles with Grandma Mary.

We have helped feed cows, move cows, milk cows, doctor cows, bottle feed calves and feed chickens. We have eaten grandma's yummy food, found excellent thrift finds (oh fun!) and hung out.

Grandpa Doug is teaching Zaiya how to bid on cows. She caught on quick!

Nap time with Grandpa.

Zaiya loves the mountains. In fact best way to keep her occupied is to put her near a window where she can see the trees. So much the better if the wind is moving them a bit because she just watches and watches! It's the best babysitter ever.

Uncle Tony is alright too though! In fact she will only laugh and giggle for her daddy and Uncle Tony.

She's been a sick little love. She is teething and often that comes with a cold. Mom is glad she's near grandma because she is a panicking with every snurffle and snort and gasp. They say this is normal for a first time mommy with the first time sick baby..... it's so scary.

 Other than that, we love being home! I think this cat is looking for a careless mouse....

Grandma getting Zaiya to strengthen her legs, and distracting her from her stuffy nose and rattly cough.

Aunt Jewel to the rescue and with food! Looks like she's reaching for it :)

Our Little Love.