Idaho

As I mentioned a few posts ago, I have been in Idaho for about three weeks now.  I came up on the 28th of March and am staying  for just a few more days.  I came mainly to help Tam, who had baby Ben on the 9th of April.  What a cutie!  Before the baby came, Tam and I stayed busy doing all sorts of fun things.  We made different kinds of breads in the breadmaker, homemade strawberry jam, tied a baby quilt, and Stampin' Up cards.   It's been so fun!

It's been a good experience, too, for me to have Johnny solely to myself, without my mom to  help out.  I've had some exhausting days, but it's been good for my self-confidence.  While I appreciate my mom's help SO much, at least now I know that if I had to, both Johnny and I would survive on our own.   He has been so much fun, as usual.  Although he's very observant and active, he's still a fairly quiet child, except when he's tired or just waking up, and then he talks a lot!  He likes to say "ba ba ba" and "ma ma ma." (I've been pushing that one for months!)  He rolls all over the room, can walk by holding onto my fingers (mostly unsupported), and he's super close to crawling.  He already scoots backwards.  He also likes to fly, like his dad.

Johnny has also experienced some "firsts" while being in Idaho. . .

He had his First Easter.  We dyed eggs, but he just wanted to eat his.

He had his First Swim.  He was joined by his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandma.  It was an impromptu swim, so he had no shorts, but I think that added to the fun! :)

He got to meet his Great Grandma Alley -- and he loved her, of course!