San Diego Trip.....

Joel, Bodie and I got to spend 4 fabulous days in San Diego last week and boy did we enjoy our stay! We took Bodie swimming every day and he's so much fun in the water....he's a little fish and didn't like it one bit when it was time to get out! San Diego is just an awesome city, we stayed downtown on the marina and we were able to enjoy some really great restaurants in the Gas Lamp district. The highlight of Bodie's stay were the elevators...ha. He called them the "ellies" and most days we had to drag him away from them to go to the room! I just love these little mini trips that we get to take because of Joel's work....it's such a nice perk! Next week we are headed for Vegas and again it will just be the three of us....Saige is headed to the Grand Canyon for a week of hiking (she's excited, but I am so glad that my vacation will be pool side with cushy accommodations).


The view from our toilet...not kidding!
So stinking beautiful.

The pool....LOVED IT!

Bodie getting his garb on.....he's not a bit afraid of the water....which can be a good or bad thing considering our new house has a pool....Saige thinks we should just keep his life jacket on during the summer! But, believe me when I say some serious safety precautions will be done before he gets anywhere near that pool!

Daddy and Bodie.....Bodie found this ball and totally stole it because he wouldn't let it out of his grip..ha ha!

Our Fred and Barney feet!

Bodie was a little un-happy about getting out of the pool.

Little turkey!

Still not happy!

These are by far the best pics we took! When we got back to the room and showered, Joel had this towel around him and Bodie kept trying to put a big towel around himself just like Daddy...Joel finally got a hand towel and it fit him perfectly....it was the cutest thing ever!

He had a fit when we forced him to get dressed!

LOVE.HIS.SQUISHY.FACE!

Some shots from our balcony. Not the greatest quality, but it's the best we could do trying to snap it ourselves!

Love my honey-man!

Good times!

You can kind of see Bodie...ha!

Can't wait to go back....we had a wonderful trip.

Bodie is TWO!

WoW! Where has the time gone???? Seriously? My baby is 2? I can't stand how fast the years are flying by.....but, we do have this little handsome toddler making us smile every day and occasionally, that same toddler gives us headaches and tears!! But, oh what a joy he is to us. At 2 years old, little Bodie Booth weighs about 21 pounds and he's turned into a picky eater....UGH, just what I need, right? I need to get some weight on this boy and he has decided that almost everything is "yucco" (his favorite word these days...ha ha). We took his bottle away on the very day he turned 2, and he has yet to take more than a few sips of milk from the sippy cup....apparently he DOES NOT think it tastes the same from the sippy! He throws himself dramatically on the floor when he sees us at the fridge pouring it into the cup....he may have a future in T.V. ha! However, the boy does love his sweets....imagine that. I discovered the best way to keep him SITTING in the cart when we are shopping is to give him a sucker (I know, great Mom award here) but, let me tell you....the shopping trips are a lot less stressful. Sadly, his nap times are dwindling.....but, he sleeps like a champ at night and is the first child I've had who sleeps in....HOORAY for that small miracle! He LOVES, LOVES, LOVES music. He has some favorite commercials on T.V. that he will bee line for when he hears them coming on and just sways and "feels" the music! It's the cutest thing to watch and we just love that he is so into music as we like to think of ourselves as music people! He's small, but he's mighty.....he's getting the great honor of being the naughty one in nursery right now....which I just die over....but, I know it's a stage and we just need to squash that Napoleon complex as much as we can...ha! But, as naughty as he can be at times, he can be equally sweet and loving. He loves giving hugs and kisses (as long as we don't bug him too much). And he loves to snuggle up with us and read books and when I say snuggle, I mean he has to have a blanket and everything....even when it's 80 degrees in the house! (Yes, I know I'm cheap B.J.) He really is our dream come true....I'm so beyond thankful that we got him. When looking for pics to use with this post, I discovered that we have really been slacking in the picture taking department....I really need to do better, before I know it, he'll be 3 and I'll only have Sunday pics to post!


He's a dipper! He's not much interested in whatever it is he's dipping...i.e. fries, carrots, chips....he just loves to suck off the dip....ah well, I count that as precious calories at this point!
Bodie made this in nursery for Joel on Father's Day....it's a cookie tie. Too cute!

Having a seat in Target...ha ha! I think I might get him this chair, he was just too darn cute sitting in it.

His smoking chair....ha!

Little mischievous smile!

We were pretty lame for his birthday this year....but, he did enjoy the cake! He really loves using forks and spoons now....he's not that great at it yet....but, he keeps trying.

Yummo!

Little profile shot. We got him a Little Tykes Basketball Hoop for his birthday and he is loving it......He has a pretty good shot too!

Daddy and Bodie....my handsome boys!

"Where's that cake Mama?"

This is a little flower that he made me for Mother's Day....I love that he's making us little things now....such a treasure.

Happy Birthday Bodie Bug, Bodie-Licious, and Boo boo....we love you so very much.

The Wedding Trip........

Last weekend we drove to NM for my little sister's wedding.....it was a fast trip (only 3 days) and a long drive (10 hours)....but, we had a really good time and visit! One of the highlights was my Dad giving Bodie a ride on his tricycle! We all loved riding this bike, ESPECIALLY Bodie! He loves being outside and didn't want to get out when we were all pooped out! I had so much fun on the bike that 3 days after we got home, I bought a trike for me...ha ha! It's awesome, because I'm terrified of falling over with Bodie on a regular bike and this is a perfect alternative! My dad is so stinking cute.....he rides his bike everyday!

I love this!

Joel's turn......I can't tell you how much fun this bike is!

We didn't get ANY good pics at the wedding....the outside pics were awful because of the wind and Bodie wasn't in the mood....so, these are the best we have! Daddy and Bodie wore matching suits.....Lainie's colors were pink and silver and we coordinated nicely....ha ha!

Trying not to be swept away!

My gorgeous sister B! She was the matron of honor. And she LOVED wearing this pink dress....love you B!

B and Kyle

Jade and Saul were able to come too.....I was thrilled....I miss her so much.

She had a blast dancing.....she even did her own version of the robot! Too funny. AND she got Kyle on the dance floor!

My daddy and Saige dancing.

Saul and Jade's first year anniversary was the day after Lainie's wedding, so they left a little early and drove to Durango to stay at a cute bed and breakfast. I'm so glad my girl is so happily married....they are doing so well and I'm so proud of them.

The wedding couple! Lainie looked beautiful....pretty crazy that the baby of the family is now a married woman!

Here is a little video of my Dad and Bodie taking a ride.....LOVE IT!

Easter 2011!!

Happy Easter Everyone! I realize that it's been forever since I've updated our blog....but, life with an almost two-year old is, well....busy!! Also, there really hasn't been much to update everyone on....just the same-o thing....different day! Bodie continues to be a little bundle of energy and he keeps us on our toes! He is growing up so much....I totally hate it! Not only is he a mini-me in the looks department with his daddy....he's also starting to act like him...that can be a good, or a bad thing...ha ha! Either way, he is a little ham and we could just eat him up with a spoon on most days! Kyle and Saige are great.....they are still doing well in school and they keep us busy with all of their activities! Life is good.....I've said it before and I'll say it again....FAMILY IS EVERYTHING and I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband and beautiful kiddos! Here are our Easter/Sunday pics! Everyone was in a good mood (must be that sugar high) and it was wonderful day!

Jade bought some new ties for Bodie and they finally fit him!
Such a cutie!

His Easter jacket!! I love his little smoochy face!

Isn't his outfit too cute! He'll probably hate us one day for dressing him in plaid!

Mama and Daddy!

Father and son!

Love this girl! I think she's starting to look a lot like her Mama!

Bodie was obsessed with my necklace!

Daddy, Mama, Bodie Bug!

Father and little son!

The boys!

My sweet family.

Loving my hunny!

The young-uns!

Gosh, I so love these kids!

Bodie wanted to get the camera and BE DONE WITH PICTURES!

But, we managed to get one last shot! Look at those eyelashes!

Happy Easter!