Since Ryker is OBSESSED with Monster Trucks, we decided that for his birthday we'd take him to the Monster Jam in Nampa. It was also just a little getaway before Brinly gets here and we could just give Ryker our undivided attention. We pulled into Boise about 7ish, checked into our hotel and decided to go grab some food. Trevor and I have only been to Red Lobster once so we decided to head there. Ryker loved the lobsters and even got to touch one. I think he would have jumped in the aquarium if we let him. He thought those were pretty neat. As for the food, Trevor was in Heaven. But as soon as I saw the cups of butter, I lost my appetite and shared Ryker's chicken fingers. We headed back to the hotel to do some swimming and Ryker thought that was pretty fun. He didn't want to get out. I should've taken pics but didn't cause we were all in the water. He liked jumping in the pool and chasing daddy.
Saturday day was uneventful. We woke up bright and early...ate some yummy breakfast and then lounged around our room. I was hoping Ryker would take a nap before we headed out so he'd get a good nap in, but fought it. We finally left the hotel and just drove around Boise, finally arriving at the mall. We just window shopped and let Ryker play on the cars for about an hour. He thought those were pretty fun.
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| Still trying to wake up. |
We headed back to the hotel to see if Ryker would take a nap and instead we fell asleep while he played in the room. Sorry buddy! We woke up and headed to the Monster Jam and guess who decided to fall asleep? You guessed it. We stayed in the car as long as we could so he could sleep. We still had to wake him up for the show and well from the pictures you can see he was thrilled to be there! haha.
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| Warming up to the idea. |
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| Batman |
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| Finally looking a little interested. |
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| Liking it! |
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| This truck caught on fire and I felt grateful we were on the other side of the arena so we didn't get smoked out! Too bad for the people in the stands! |
We got back to the hotel and went swimming again. Ryker LOVES swimming, or I guess being in the water and clinging to me or Trevor. :) But I LOVED being able to snuggle him and hold him.
All in all, the trip was nice because Trevor didn't do any homework and just spent all day with me and Ryker. I felt really spoiled because Trevor took care of Ryker and I just got to enjoy being pregnant. The Monster Jam was great in that they started on time and didn't go late, but I was disappointed in how small it was. The arena was smaller than the Holt Arena and so there wasn't much the trucks could do. I think we'll have to start going to Vegas to see the REAL show!
Sunday we packed up, stopped at a church for Sacrament and then hit the road. Luckily we only had part of the snow storm to deal with on the way home. We got home around 8:30 and Ryker was out til about 9:30 the next morning! Trevor and I have never been to Boise together and it was definitely not Rexburg! haha. I guess I am just used to everyone being LDS so to see different cultures and habits was an eye opening experience. I am grateful to live here, but I am excited to get to appreciate people regardless of race and religion. I miss that about Indiana...but I am really grateful to be surrounded with people who share my values and beliefs. That was our Boise trip in a nutshell.
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| Ryker and his big twucks! |
Ryker started sleeping in a toddler bed and has been doing better than expected! The first night was fabulous and I think he has mixed feelings. I've gone in to check on him a couple of times and find him on the floor. I think he falls asleep playing with his trucks...even though I put them away!
It seems weird to say, but since Ryker has turned 2 he has just turned into a little boy...he is no longer my baby and it is crazy! He loves to sing even though he doesn't know the tune or words. He conducts music in Sacrament. He loves to pray. He can self entertain for longer periods of time. He learns words very quickly and I love LOVE love his little conversations he thinks hes having with me. He pretends to read books, and is just boggling my mind everyday with what he is learning. He is doing well with learning colors, shapes and is such a big helper! He knows when Daddy gets home he'll get some REAL playtime and is constantly looking out the window for daddy. He is getting the Stranger Danger and will hide in my legs or shoulders when someone new is around. I just really see him changing everyday and I am excited but sad that hes so big!
As for the pregnancy...heading into 36 weeks!! I am on my weekly Dr visits and go in tomorrow to get my group B strep test. I think up until this point the pregnancy has gone by pretty fast...but now that I still have 3-4 weeks I feel it starting to drag! I am at the "I'm ready to have my body back" point. I have spring fever really bad and want to be outside walking. I have nesting fever BAD but can't do much about it. ::( I know, I'm a whiner!
Craft update:
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| Quilt I made for Brinly. Only took about 4 hours and this is the first quilt I made, so I am kinda proud of it. Still need to make a bed skirt and bumper, but I am procrastinating! |
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| Some burp rags! I saw these on pinterest and had to try them out. |
Ok I'm done. I don't know how to end this so thats all. Sorry for the long post! Have a good week ya'll!
Since Ryker is OBSESSED with Monster Trucks, we decided that for his birthday we'd take him to the Monster Jam in Nampa. It was also just a little getaway before Brinly gets here and we could just give Ryker our undivided attention. We pulled into Boise about 7ish, checked into our hotel and decided to go grab some food. Trevor and I have only been to Red Lobster once so we decided to head there. Ryker loved the lobsters and even got to touch one. I think he would have jumped in the aquarium if we let him. He thought those were pretty neat. As for the food, Trevor was in Heaven. But as soon as I saw the cups of butter, I lost my appetite and shared Ryker's chicken fingers. We headed back to the hotel to do some swimming and Ryker thought that was pretty fun. He didn't want to get out. I should've taken pics but didn't cause we were all in the water. He liked jumping in the pool and chasing daddy.
Sunday we packed up, stopped at a church for Sacrament and then hit the road. Luckily we only had part of the snow storm to deal with on the way home. We got home around 8:30 and Ryker was out til about 9:30 the next morning! Trevor and I have never been to Boise together and it was definitely not Rexburg! haha. I guess I am just used to everyone being LDS so to see different cultures and habits was an eye opening experience. I am grateful to live here, but I am excited to get to appreciate people regardless of race and religion. I miss that about Indiana...but I am really grateful to be surrounded with people who share my values and beliefs. That was our Boise trip in a nutshell.
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