Detour to the Fire Station

Out for a quick 3 miler this morning on our usual path but today the fire truck was out at the station.! Go figure Easton woke up late, for him, at 7am so I quickly took him potty and threw him in the stroller with some Cherrios and milk in his pajamas, okay not the best of breakfasts but I needed to take advantage of the 70 degree morning. I stopped briefly to point out the truck when the fireman waved us over. We looked at the truck for a minute and he offered to take us for a ride around the block. Well, it was a ride around the loop of the station to fill the truck with gas. We hopped in pajamas, sweat and all. Easton was pointing out all the gear. "helmet", "boots", "computer", "coat", and "fire truck birthday". The fireman was impressed he knew all this and was not even two yet. He especially thought the birthday thing was funny. We got out and he turned on the hose for Easton to see. As we got out I snapped a quick picture of E on the truck, with my phone so I'll have to figure out how to get in online. They got a call, ran to the truck and were off sirens blaring.

Thank you Dobson Ranch firemen for making Easton's morning, day, week...........he keeps talking about it.

Need I Say More?

Train Park Sunday

We took advantage of a Sunday in August where the weather was under 100! I know, my last post it was 115 and now we are out riding the train in the middle of the afternoon. I took the opportunity to take some pictures of Easton doing his favorite thing. Riding the trains. The light hit him so perfectly and he was hamming it up for me in his newsboy hat. The new magic word to get him to look at the camera, "Thomas".

What to do when it's 115 degrees in Arizona!

This past week was a warm one to say the least. Most of you probably say, "just go in the pool". Well I would but, since my surgery I am not allowed to submerge my knee in the water so I have not been able to swim. With the temps around 115 degrees I thought it would be fun to take pictures of the fun things we do around the house to entertain ourselves. This is a peek into our afternoon.

Using Jack as a train track.

Trying to get Jack to play trains with me.


Pointing out and saying the parts of Jack's face.


Practice putting my sandals on.


Trying to put the sandals on Jack's feet.


Playing soccer with an empty jug.


Cooking lettuce for mommy! Yum

This was all within a few hours. My next goal is to take pictures throughout the entire day. Stay tuned!

Back to full Time Mommy Duty

After spending the last 4 days attempting to lay around the house and heal it's back to full time Mommy duty. I'm getting around pretty well but still a bit swollen. I must be a mom now as my stitch holes are covered in Hot Wheels bandaids. We made it to Trader Joes this morning for some snacks and then to gymnastics. It was nice to have a small class and his coach was so helpful chasing him down since I can't move very fast.

3 Little Words

My Little Cowboy

Sedona Weekend

We had a nice weekend in Sedona with our nephew Noah. We did a little hiking and just had a good time hanging out. Easton loves his big cousin.

Larry and Noah, look closely you will see Easton zonked out in the pack.


The agave plants were plump full of water and just a beautiful color.


Our Family Cairn

E thought it was super fun to throw rocks in the water and watch the splash.

Then he decided to take a dip.