I could NOT stop laughing when we took these photos last night. Maybe it's that Nixon would scratch our backs & try to hold onto our shirts while riding, maybe it was the age 3+ helmet that fit his noggin, maybe it's because I can hardly make a turn on a bike now without feeling like I'm going to tip over, I dono, but everything about this was hysterical to me. Bubs... your growing up real fast.

Yum!

Today is beautiful! Nixon and I were up early and had a great run along the beach trail. There's something spectacular about being up early running along the beach.. ocean breeze, crashing waves, my sweet baby babbling. So peaceful. I love where I live. It's incredible. Also I made up some homemade granola, you have to try! It's delicious and my new favorite snack.

Homemade Granola
recipe from (inthelittleredhouse.blogspot)

add to large bowl:

4 cups oats

2 cups puffed wheat (unsweetened)

1 cup unsweetened coconut

1 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup ground flax seed

1/4 cup wheat germ

3/4 c pure maple syrup (not the fake stuff)

1/3 c olive oil

1 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt

mix until well coated.

Spread out onto two lined baking sheets, and bake at 300° for 30-45°, until oats are browned and crispy.
Make sure to rotate the pans and give them a few good shakes during the baking process.

yum.

enjoy!

Dreaming

So my birthday is next month and I'm dreaming of this...


and this...


I want lovely pictures of my family and good documentation of our awesome lives. If only Santa came twice a year.

Love

This little man could not be any more perfect! I love every single thing about him. I love waking up in the morning knowing he's waiting for me right around the corner. I love how he kicks and grins ear to ear when I sneak in his room, and he catches my face. I love that when he eats he pounds his fist to say more. I love that he is finally sitting up! I love his 3 little teeth.. with two more poking through. I love his constant babble of "dadda dadda." (Dadda is pretty rad so I'm not complaining) I love when he falls asleep on my shoulder and every daily care disappears. I love that he cracks up all the time! He makes me laugh all day long. I love how HAPPY he is. Happy 8 months to my Nixon!

9 days...

Nix and I will be here for the next 9 days... I can't wait.




Daddy... We already miss you.

Doable?

So a couple weeks ago I signed up and got in to run the St. George Marathon on October 1. Wahoo! I'm physced!! Then another challenge presented itself. I wanted to qualify to run Boston in April. St. George is just 11 days shy of the cut off for Boston's registration which is Sept 20. Dang. What now? After searching for another race around here, I had to settle for the Logan marathon, September 17. To qualify for Boston I have to run a speedy 3:40. 2 marathons in 2 weeks and a ticket to Boston, we'll see...


Then maybe I will look and feel a little something like this...

If you have given up on me blogging, I understand.

I am just loving these pictures I got uploaded of Nixon. He is already 6 1/2 months! This past month he's gotten 2 big chompers, started eating baby food, loves rolling around the house, and squeals & talks all day long. We call him happy boy. I mean, look at that face.