My first photo shoot - Ellie Harper (9 Months)

First photo shoot of someone other than Easton. Ellie did an amazing job of smiling. Easton came along and slept most of the time but then he did have a good time playing with Ellie on the train tracks.

Easton (10 months) and Ellie (9 months)

BOOO the cyclones

Go Hawkeyes

Photo Shoot With the Cousins

My painted tires were a hit....Steph and I thought they would make cute pics with all the boys...they turned out great and the boys did a good job of smiling.

Trip Home to South Dakota

Easton and I ventured out on a trip of our own to South Dakota to put some finishing touches on Jesse and I's reception and to get my dress fitted. I was kind of reluctant about the drive with just myself and Easton but it went fairly well. I stopped a lot on the side of the road due to him dropping his toys or paci and then stopped at some rest stops so he could get out and play. What should of taken us 5.5 hours ended up taking us 8 hours. We did however stop in Sioux Falls for a quick Hobby Lobby run and to visit Michael so that added on some as well. I decided to leave an extra day early due to my niece celebrating her birthday. I haven't been home for one of my nieces birthday's in quite a while so it was good to be able to celebrate with her and then have them play with Easton. Over all the trip home was a success and we got a lot accomplished. There was a lot of spray painting going on, Easton had his first 4-wheeler ride, Easton was allergic to Grandma's detergent...he broke out everywhere the entire time we were home...Dakota fest day, and we had a bonfire one night.  Great time home.
Our travels back didn't take as long as Easton slept most of the way. Ended up only taking 6 hours going home...It was sure good to be home. We got home before Jesse was home and when we were home waiting on him Easton was pacing the floors looking for him. When Jesse got home and the door opened...Easton knew right away daddy was home...it was so cute the way he looked for daddy and realized he was home after he heard the door..what a smart little boy...he missed his daddy being gone almost a week. I of course missed him as well....longest we've been apart!

Easton and I at a rest stop playing at the park

Miley acting like a little mom

Easton had had enough after the long day of traveling

Poor little guy peed through his clothes..he didn't mind being in a diaper though

Having fun with Papa

Swimming with cousin Brooke

Dakota Fest - Brent's new Grinder

Miley's new bike - only weighs 7 lbs and has no pedals

My painted tires actually turned out really cute

Family bonfire

Easton napping in the play pin

1st 4-wheeler ride..he had a great time with Papa

Painted backdrop...lots of spray paint



It was cold and raining at Dakota Fest



First whole hamburger by himself...on our way to SD

Poor guy was so exhausted that Grandpa put him to sleep at church by rubbing his back

Glazing action....