A week in New Mexico

Last week Brian went out of town for work, so Jayden and I decided to go visit my parents for the week. We had a great time once we got there, but getting there was horrendous. We flew Great Lakes Airlines, which was a huge mistake. My flight was supposed to leave at 5:40 in the evening, but because of an oil filter, we didn't leave until 1:30 am. It was ridiculous, and we didn't get to my parents until 4:30 am. Ugh. That's all I will say about that...

Jayden didn't know what to think about the Billy Bass that moves and sings songs when you walk by. At first he got totally scared and came crying to me every time it came on. Then he'd stop in front of it and wouldn't walk past it unless someone came to get him. Finally he'd just stand and stare and point at it. It was so funny.

Don't you just love his slippers?

I have a video of him rolling golf balls down the stairs, but it won't load. It was so funny though. My dad had a bucket of golf balls by the door to the garage, and every time we passed it he would grab one for each hand. If he already had two in his hands, he would set them on the floor and grab two more. Then he'd carry them around for a while before eventually watching them bounce down the stairs. I'd bet there's probably around thirty golf balls at the bottom of the stairs. ;)

Eating a yummy popsicle! Delicious!

I know this picture is out of order but I'm too tired to fix it. After we all made it home, Brian let me take a nap, and after I woke up, this is what I found. So darling!

Back to being in NM. We went to Sutherland Farms, and here he is in the corn pit. He loves slides but did not like the corn one bit. He wouldn't touch it, and wouldn't move. I thought it was funny, but he did not.

I'll get you for this Mommy!

Swinging with Grandma & Papa

A fly landed on his face

Checking out the goats...

...and the chickens

I have other videos, of the slide into the corn pit and of the Billy Bass singing fish, but they won't load, so oh well. Sorry!

Trash, Cupcakes & Friends

Jayden is so helpful, and is 1 going on 12. He wants to do everything Daddy does, and I am all about letting him help with the chores!

His friend Heidi had her 2nd birthday party last night, and first things first...getting sopping wet at the splash pad.

Next, where's the food? He demolished his cupcake. (I had to take his shirt off because he was so wet he was shivering-besides, the frosting on those cupcakes stain, and even though I do my best to let him be a boy and play in the rocks and dirt, I couldn't let him knowingly stain his clothes because of a cupcake. Paul would call me a helicopter mom, but he's on his mission, so what-air!)

Yes, he had frosting up his nose, and in case you were wondering, yellow frosting mixed with chocolate cupcake turn into a poop-looking mixture when wiped off.

This is totally random, but I love this, he totally looks like a chicken!

Here are some shots of Jayden and his friends!

This is the only picture I have of him and Karlee (on the left). She was inspecting her hot pink frosting-stained fingers.

We watched Kylee for a few hours so her parents could finish packing a few weeks ago (sad day, we miss you Kami!), and they loved the wagon.

Here Jayden and Ethan are watching the construction workers across the street.

Jayden and Heidi (from the birthday party) swinging their cares away!

We met Jenn at Chuck-e-Cheese and let Jayden & Ethan explore a little. They thought they were so cool-they'd pick up the basketballs and roll them down the other side.

Even though they have a score of zero, they had a great time!

This video shows Jayden's skills at the park. The ward had a play date today and after a little while one of the other moms came up to me and asked how old he was and then said she couldn't believe that I was letting him roam around and I wasn't helping him with the stairs and the slides. But this helicopter mom says he sure doesn't need it!

That's all for now...

Blue Angels & More

Here are all the rest of our Idaho Falls trip to see the Blue Angels. I know I am totally slow blogging this, but here it is!

Jill and the girls stopped by for a few days before the trip and we had a great time! We went to a trampoline jumpy house, and there was something for everyone!

Paige and Brian

Chloe wanted a turn!

Paige, me, Jayden, Brian & Chloe

Once we got to Idaho, my cousin Susan invited us over for a bbq. Chloe loves being a "big cousin" to Jayden and helps out any way she can. My Grandpa was taking a break in the shade.

Then we made it to the airshow!

The day after the air show we sat on the lawn by my sister's hotel and watched the show from there. It was neat to see the jets loop around and get into position for their formations.

Brian and I stayed with his Aunt Terri and Uncle Steve. We had a fabulous time with them, and they are so good with Jayden! He loves them, and loved being able to play in their backyard without sweating to death! So did Brian and I, actually!

Steve and Terri have a razor, it's like a golf cart/ATV. Brian says it's a golf cart on steroids. You drive it like a golf cart, but it handles like an ATV. Jayden loved holding on as we explored the lot behind their house. We also had a good time playing the Wii! Thanks again Steve & Terri!

Here's to our wonderful trip!