Little monkey

I have always called Vance my little monkey, and today he definitely proved that he deserves this nickname. He was out back playing while I was starting my homework. I heard him say "hey mommy get your shoes on, come outside" So I got up and put them on and went into the backyard. I didn't see him right away and paniced slightly. My little monkey had somehow climbed the fence and was on the concrete ledge that separates the property next to us and our yard (the neighbors are a higher elevation than we are). That is only the beginning he had walked along this ledge and was on the OTHER side of the fence on the side of our yard!!!!! My heart was in my stomach, thank God I had put my shoes on and went out there!

Weight loss journey

In an attempt to get healthy so I can dance at Vance's wedding one day, I have joined forces with some friends across the country. Here is the ticker to help track my progress. Wish me luck!!!

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Demolition derby

We were lucky enough to go to the demolition derby with Amber and Travis the other night. Vance had a good time and was such a trooper. He didn't even seem to be bothered by how loud the cars were. After we were there for a bit Amber found some earphones at a stand and brought them to us. Here is a picture of Vance towards the end of the night almost asleep on his daddy's arm :)

Dirty little boy

Vance LOVES to play in the dirt!!! He has been enjoying his dirt pile as we call it very much. Here is a picture of him playing in his dirt pile with the bucket and shovel that Oma sent him for Easter :)

The flower garden

The flower garden

The sandbox has been transformed into the flower garden! It has been a little difficult keeping Vance out of it but not too bad. Ryan cleared a section on the other side of the stairs out back for him to be able to play in. We also planted two flowers on his side for him to take care of (more like trample on). He has been doing good only playing in the dirt on his side :) I will upload a picture as soon as I can.

The Sandbox

So we have a dirt patch in the backyard it is a separate section that is lined with pretty bricks and would make an awesome flower garden. Ryan and I have worked to make it weed free and we are going (hopefully this weekend) to pick out flowers to put in it.

The problem is that Vance has seen us working in it and he has decided that it is his new sandbox!!! He is loving it. The problem now lies in the fact of what happens when I turn it into my beautiful flower garden? How am I going to keep my sweet baby boy out of it :)