Monday, June 29, 2009

Why I live in Oregon


Here are a few reasons why I LOVE living in Oregon:

Beach (less then an hr away)

Scottish Highland Cattle at Allan's parents ranch.

Water Falls EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Mountains!!  These are the Sisters Mountains (where my cousin Steph lives)



Buddies

While my Mom was here earlier in the month we took a trip over to Easter Oregon, to see friends!  This has been an annual trip that we have made, every time Mom comes in the summer.  It's a very long drive and I thought the older Brogan got, the easier it would be...NO!!!!!!!!  The 6hr drive is looooooonnnnnnnngggggggggggg!  It's a beautiful drive, you spend most of it driving along the "Gorge" with is along the Columbia River!  We had gorgeous weather going and coming home! 

Columbia River

Here is a picture of Brogan's new buddy, Rylan...or "baby" as Brogan referred to him all weekend.  It was really cute seeing them play together.  They are about 9 months apart, but Rylan is alot smaller then Brogan.  But, then again he is with most kids his age!

Brogan and Rylan

Rocks + Water + Fish= SOOO MUCH FUN!

Kendall



Brogan


Since I've been in school Allan and Brogan have gotten to spend ALOT of time together and the normal evening is spent down by the Willamette River!  Allan takes his fishing pole and away they go down the path for some fun!  Brogan spends the WHOLE time just throwing "rocks" in the water, while Allan fishes.  It has been a good Daddy and Brogan bonding time!  Now every night when Allan gets home from work, Brogan runs to get his sandals and says "wa wa" and "fishy"!  Too cute!!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day!!!


I will have to admit that Brogan has a great daddy...and I have a great boyfriend...or partner or other half??  I have some friends who aren't so lucky and it breaks my heart!  I don't understand how people can have children and want nothing to do with them?  As much as I complain about wanting some "me" time...I think about Brogan ALL the time, especially when I'm not with him.  Its always nice to get out of the house or do something by yourself, but I love when I walk in the door and he yells Mama...or Hi (which is his new thing)...and I'm smothered with hugs and an "up, please"!  I've been fortunate enough to be a part of Kendall's life for the past 4 years (YIKES)!  She is a girlie girl and I love it!  She has grown up so much and she is a perfect big sister to Brogan too.  His misses her a lot when she is gone.  Hard to explain to a 2yr why Kendall isn't here all the time.

Anyhoo...Allan is a great Daddy or Dada...I thank god for him every day!  Love you babe!!!!

Quote #1

I found this quote the other day!!!  I absolutely LOVE it!  So, as I find new or old quotes that I love, I will post them...




Boy, n.:  a noise with dirt on it.  ~Not Your Average Dictionary

Monday, June 15, 2009

Happy 2nd Birthday Brogan Ian


Well, I offically don't have a baby anymore :(...We now have a 2 yr old! He is getting so big and so smart SOOOOO soon! He is starting to put words together. But, in between the words he knows, its still "Brogan" language and by the way his expressions are, he is DEFINTELY saying something. We decided to have a pretty low key birthday this year. We did few presents and cupcakes. Figured I have the next 10 years of BIG birthday parties! He got lots of presents and now my living room looks like the toy section at Target!! Here are a few pictures from the evening....





FYI:  These cupcakes were soooo GOOD!
Happy Birthday Little Man