Blue Berries

The last 2 nights James and Jon have gone blue berry picking. Jon really wanted to make blueberry syrup. Millie and I stayed home and enjoyed quiet evenings. Well today the syrup dream came alive. Jon made 2 different kinds, and found out the second one is much better. It was a success and we might even make more. Lets also add that for a couple meals after the syrup was made we had pancakes :) It was a great way to break in and welcome canning season!

Go For A Walk

We decided to try out walking with both kids in one stroller. James actually did pretty well, it was Millie that did not want to be in it. She did not last to long :)



I don't that smile do you?

Lock Them Out

We had a rough night with Millie, and this morning I was tired. So I did what every good mom does and kicked what kids I could outside :) This is what I found when I went to check on them...

1 Month Old

Millie turned 1 Month Old today!! I can not believe how fast time is flying by. In her first month she has survived her big brother. There were some days I was not sure she would. James is eager for her to learn to play catch :)

Millie eats about every 3-4 hours. Generally is a happy baby, unless I eat dairy. (It is really hard not to, and I hate it!)She is still sleeping in our room, and probably will be for a while. She loves to be held. This past weekend in Idaho she was never put down, it will be hard to get her used to laying by herself again. James loves to hold her, he tries to burp her (hitting her back), tries to rub her head when she cries, he NEEDS to always know where she is. It is funny we can be doing anything in the house and as soon as she makes a noise he stops whatever he is doing and points at her.

Overall we are so grateful to have survived month 1, and love that Millie is apart of our family.

Garden Update

This is what our garden looks like...



It is amazing what a few days of sun and heat can do :)

Another Winn Reunion

We just got back from a reunion with my family. It was with my Mother's siblings and parents. It was my grandparents 55th wedding anniversary and they wanted to have a family photo. While doing the family photo we got a couple taken with just Jon, James, Millie and I. I can't wait til we get them back.

The kids and I at my Grandparents house



Anyways, I was not the best at taking pictures this weekend but we had a blast! We got to Burley, Idaho Wednesday night and most of the family was already there. On Thursday Grandpa took us to a Japanese Entrapment Camp that was between Burley and Twin Falls. It was very interesting the facts we had learned, and how much they persevered. One interesting thing was that on the "Honor Roll", my dad found his boss from Hillsboro's father name. James and Millie did great walking around, they did get a little hot, but I think they had fun, while Jon and I learned a lot.









(this is a replica fence of what they had)





















James and my Dad are Best Buds.

on Friday we went to "The Steadman's". They had water slides, a zip line, volleyball, swings, mud pit and so much more. The family had a blast. Everyone played for hours on the slide and in the sun. James went down the slide a couple times with Jon and my mom. He did not like it at all. The funny thing is that he would not go to my mom for the rest of the day. I was able to go down twice. Most of the time James, Millie and I hung out under the shade and watched Jon having a lot of fun!

































This was all James wanted to do, play in a bucket of water.

Saturday morning we had family pictures (I will post some when I get them). We packed up and headed home. Overall it was super fun, I loved getting to see all my cousins and catching up with them. James and Millie did great. I think Millie was only put down once (besides at night). We had plenty of babysitters :) James loved playing with all the other kids. The car ride was not to bad. The last hour on the way home you could tell James was done. We are very blessed to be able to meet up with family at least once a year. Can't wait for the next one!



One of our awesome babysitters!!

Daddy Son Fishing

Jon wanted a break from working on the house. He decided to take James fishing. It was a busy place, and as soon as you threw your line in the pond you got a fish. James did not like when the fish flopped on the ground. Jon said it was fun, and a great place to take kids. It was nothing like fishing in Idaho :)

More Millie

My friend Ashley is a photographer. She does great work, but wants to still practice with newborns. I told her to come on over and practice with Millie. I think she did a great job. Millie was not at her best during the photo shoot, but I think she got some great pictures...