8 months

Short but sweet post. She's finally got her belly off the ground and crawling in her hands and knees. And slowly oh so very slowly eating solid foods.

There are no words

There are no words to describe such a heavy heart and the pain there is around us of losing a great man. Never thought I'd be doing one of these so soon and almost didn't do one for him. But I am doing one. 

From the moment I first met Will he gave everything straight forward. I remember one of the first talks I got from him. Scared the crap out of me cause Clayton wasn't around and I thought I was in trouble. He though was looking out for his son. Wanted me to know the kind of lifestyle I was getting myself into and wanted to make sure I wouldn't let Clayton jeopardize his job just because he wanted to talk to me. 

Also I remember him calling me once after Clayton and I had picked the weekend we were gonna get hitched. He called to say congratulations and he was happy that I had given Clayton the one rule of his parents being there. He was a family man through and through. He loved his wife, loved his kids and loved his grandkids. While I was pregnant with Tory and we didn't know she was a girl yet he would tell Preston, "Boy you better pray that's another boy or your gonna have to take a step back." He was slowly winning Torys heart when he went Home.

Hurts me to think that as much as she'll learn about her Papa she'll never know for herself what he brought to this family.

It's so crazy to think that just a couple weeks ago he called to tell me he'd be right over to pick up the truck for his and Claytons hunting trip cause I had told Clayton not to come home if it'd be just for a couple hours (didn't want to tease the kids). Low and behold 2 hours later he came walking through the door. He had walked over and instead of following the streets he had decided the power lines was the fastest walk. He trekked through private property and then got turned around due to a creek that was just a bit to wide to cross so he had to go find a spot to cross. But that was my father in law. He'd rather get caught cross private property than deal with the city and residential traffic. And it was just like him as well not to let me know he was walking over. He got to hear Preston say his full name, and got to hold Tory.

He was amazing son, husband, father, father in law, friend, whatever he was to whoever he ran into throughout his life he was great. He will forever be missed, definitely NOT forgotten, and we Will see him again. He is watching over us and guarding us. 

If you get there be I do, don't wait up on me. I'll meet you when my chores our through, I don't know how long I'll be.

Will, we love you and I hope we make you proud as you watch us raise our kids from your seat in Heaven.

In 7th heaven

Can't believe it's been 7 years. I used to think I wanted to time to stop, but watching her grow in school makes me happy with time just the way it is. Don't want it to speed up or slow down. Her handwriting has improved so much this last year (darn teacher makes her stay in the lines and follow grammar rules lol). She of course has her I'm still a kid and don't want to listen moments but she is genuinely a very caring person and will make sure everyone is okay.

She had a wonderful birthday party this year with a lot of kids. Her monster high/descendant party was a hit! 

Can I play with your dolls sissy.

Can't compare this to the last couple years but all I knew was it had to be purple and green

Well 7 years down. In 7 more we'll be slowly getting this girl to drive, SCARY haha

First soccer season

Soccer came and went this year. She's skeptical about doing it again but I think she needs to stick with it. Don't want her giving up every time she decides she doesn't want to get hurt. She had her moments of being tired and her all star moments. Even her moment of scoring for the other team (but she dribbled it in!!)

So proud of her either way!

Master of the closet

What did I do today you ask.. Well first I folded and put away laundry and then went and ran an errand. But what took me about four hours (in between nursing and eating and taking drinks and letting the dog out) I put together Prestons closet. I should have taken a before picture but I didn't. 

This was the start. It's glued and nailed in place.

Panoramic shot of the closet.

Painted the boards

Rod is in place

Finished product.

I am really proud of myself. I thought it would take me two days but it took me 4 hours.

7 months

This girl is coming into her personality. Goofy and stubborn, she knows what she wants and don't try to give her anything else. I tried, I really tried to get her to switch to a bottle and just about when I think she's going to she gives me the oh no mom. She is slowly starting to feed herself little puffs and yogurt bites but it usually is only one or two. 

How can you not love this smile

Oh ya this is a good way to take a bath

Got to spend most of 6-7 months watching her big sister play soccer.

One last glacier trip before its to cold

As a last hoorah before school gets in full swing we went up to glacier. Of course it's packed. After our first stop I'm pretty happy we didn't try to go to Logan's pass. It was cold!!! 

Little guy fell in the lake so he's all "booty butt" under dads jacket.

Exploring the northern side of McDonald lake in glacier national park. Getting a better look at all the new vegetation that's grown in the last 10-15 years.

Learning about the fen. The big field that was in front of us. Fen is like a bog. Big squishy meadow. Although this fen is becoming a meadow and losing its squish.

Out in the fen.

Hanging out and waiting for dad, brother and sister.