Lately

Warning... Lots of pictures in no apparent order! I find that I am only able to get to the blog like once a month and sometimes like last month twice! That was pretty incredible! So if I still even have anyone who looks at it them I guess I am pretty lucky! It is nice to sit down and go through the pictures at the very least. 

 These are some pictures from our little zoo outing which I already posted about. Alvin didn't seem to notice the animals but we had fun anyhow. He loves to be outside and is just super quiet when we get out. I think he is taking it all in.

 Just because...

 Alvin has become so squirmy of late that even changing his diaper is a challenge! He is so funny and just wants to be on the move.

 Sporting his Purdue shirt! Go Boilermakers!

 Some funny messy eating pictures! I couldn't resist!

 He actually won't take a bottle but he loves to chew on them.

 A new development! He loves to stand next to furniture although he can't pull himself to that position.

 Playing piano with Grandma. He loves it!

 A few weekends back we went and visited Chase's brother's family and the boys went out shooting. Here is Chase in action!

 It was also Alvin's first introduction to dogs! He didn't know what to think!

 While we were there we visited Shoshone Falls. It was pretty cool.

 Playing piano with mommy.

 Shoshone Falls...told you they weren't in order!

 Playing outside with cousins.

 Just recently Chase went to and returned from Germany for a conference for work. It was sad not being with him this time.

 Here is another picture he took...

 Loving bath-times.

 Shoshone Falls...

 A few weeks back I went and visited family for my brother Jonathan's birthday and to also attend my younger sister, Anna's high school concert.

 She had a few solos and did great! It brought back lots of memories from my choir days.

 siblings unite!

 I have really loved the warmer springtime weather and all that comes with it! Our backyard has had many budding surprises and it has been beautiful! Here is Chase mowing away!

 So pretty and I didn't have to plant it!

 Hanging outside!

 Cool dude.

 Happy Mother's Day! We celebrated a couple days early since Chase was leaving for his conference. he made me grilled steak and asparagus, potato salad with Sparkling Cider on top! He is so good to me and it was so nice to spend the time with my two favorite people in the world!

 Happy Day!

 Enjoying the outside!

 This was the real Mother's Day. I can't even begin to say how very grateful I am to be a mother. it is the best job in the world and I am so thankful for my mother especially for the wonderful woman she is and all she has taught me. I am also thankful for Chase's mother and the woman she is and that she raised a wonderful son. There are so many Mother- women in my life that I am truly grateful for. What a noble calling.

 Hanging in the sink!

 Walking around the temple...

 Another garden picture!

 Mother's day with my special mom.

 Love!

 Alvin hanging with my wonderful Aunt Leonora! She is a great lady!

 This last weekend we went on a drive and it was so pretty!

I love this guy! 

Well that about wraps up the last month or so!