Watch out, little boy in blue! He's my little kitchen side kick!

He sure takes after his daddy!

One proud momma-CaroLynne, and her boys, Sethro, and Jared.

Momma "Haley" loves me (it really says whaley- but i improvised, haha!). WE LOVE THIS LITTLE BOY!

Beau (right) and his little buddy Hugo (left), who is 2 weeks older.

So long, Splash!

We sold our boat (gotta love Craig's list!). I thought this would be an amusing story to share with yall.
Seth and I bought Splash Gordon, a 1989 Arriva 21' ski boat, for our honeymoon. We figured it would cost us about the same amount if we made this purchase, rather than going to Mexico. Plus, we could use Splash time and time again. It was one of the most enjoyable purchases we have made.
Splash Gordon has an interesting history. He was owned by Gordon, the secretary for Seagull Bay Yacht Club, for the majority of his life. He name was a manifestation of destiny. Gordon, the secretary, would push his boat down the ramp with a ball on the front of his pickup, instead of backing it down (pretty genius). Well, one day, Gordon forgot to put his parking break on, and SPLASH! In went his boat, still on the trailer, and his pickup! After this, he was forever deemed Splash Gordon.
To condense our story, the people who bought Splash were also buying it for their honeymoon! How cool is that!?










His legacy will forever remain in our hearts.

LOVE HIM!

Beau and one of his buddies-

Bath time!!!

Awwwe! Beau-cephus!

Isn't this little guy somethin!? He is so fun! Beau can roll over and is starting to eat a little cereal (and butterburr's cinnamon twists, and potatoes, and tasting everything :) ). We had our first outside day yesterday- YAY FOR SUNSHINE!!! We went for a run in the morning and then the big boy helped me plant a few trees and water the yard. He LOVED it! Of course, he had the cutest little hat on- I will have to get a pic with him wearing it. We LOVE this little boy! He can brighten my day with one little toothless grin (or those billybob teeth- haha).

So, when I have time again (hahahahaha) I will post some super cute pictures of our little family. Life seems to be a never ending, fully enjoyable, fast paced ride. I have gone back to work 32 hours/week with Health West and I am still teaching dance at Cope's on Wednesday nights. Luckily, I have the best babysitters in American Falls for Beau, so it makes going back to work much easier. Beau goes to Pammie's about 3.5 days each week and he gets to hang out with Grandma Teenie on dance night (I don't know who likes this day more, my mom or Beau:)). Fortunately, everything is working out nicely.

There hasn't been one day in the past few months where we have had nothing to do! Some of the highlights are the Jason Aldean/Luke Bryan concert (FABULOUS- I would have to say that Luke Bryan SMASHED Jason Aldean when it comes to performing, but JA is still a stud), Dance competitions in IF and Pocatello (my girls are so much fun- they did especially well at the POC competition! We received 2 overall high point awards- YAY!), PC Junior Miss (Andrea and I were Brittney Duffin's hostess moms- it was SO much fun! She's a great girl), I judged Buhl's Junior Miss (something I have always wanted to do), and Beau and Seth had their first night out on the town at the rodeo (minus mom).

A little more on our fun little guy: Beau is now topping the scales at about 16 lbs, he's about 26" tall. He's over the 100th percentile for height and right around the 95th percentile for weight. He's giggling and chatting daily, finding his feet, tongue, and other body parts little boys somehow seem to find:). He's watching us eat our food- fork to mouth- and it's amazing how he is learning new things every day. Beau loves watching the fan! He is starting to be a little Michelin Man- we just can't get enough of him!

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY!

Sleepy smiles. Beau had just finished eating and was on the verge of a good nap when he busted out this cute, toothless grin!


hugs! This new "mom" stage is the best ever! I had to go back to work last week...it was the hardest thing I think I have ever had to do. Fortunately, Grandma Teenie has helped me and Seth out this month with watching Beau. Thanks Mom! Miss Pamela is going to be his babysitter come March.

cuddle time:) Seth sure does love spending time with his little boy! He is so cute with him, especially when he helps get Beau ready in the morning! That is when we get the best smiles and chats.

eternal families. Beau's blessing was on the 7th of February. All of the family was out to support him on this special day. Seth was so nervous- but he did awesome!

Beau is now 2 months old and developing such a cute personality!!! He is a little chatter box- like his mom;). He had to get his shots yesterday- he was so strong! He cried just a little, and was in a pretty good mood for the rest of the evening. He weighs in at 13.8 lbs, 25" long and is getting stronger and smarter every day! He lands in the 95 percentile for weight and is off the charts for his height (surprise surprise!).

Seth and I are LOVING our little boy- he is so fun! It is crazy how fast they grow and even more crazy how fast time flies. We are so fortunate to have such a fun little family!

The greatest gift in life

I honestly think that the greatest gift in life is the opportunity to be a mom. There is nothing more amazing to me than being able to be home with my husband (who is an awesome dad) and our perfect little Beau. He is such a great baby, we are so fortunate. Beau has changed our lives forever and we are so thankful for him! Here are a few of the best changes:
1. Having a little person who is completely dependent on your love and who is willing to return that love unconditionally, even though he can't vocalize what he wants yet.
2. Sharing a whole new experience with the love of my life (Seth), and being completely on the same team at all times.
3. Looking into the bright eyes of my baby boy at 3 a.m. while giving him a midnight snack, and crossing my fingers that he will go back to sleep after he is finished eating!
4. BATH time is so much more entertaining! Beau LOVES taking baths.
5. Time has become such a precious commodity- time to spend with Seth and Beau, time to get a few chores done, time for sleep (HA...does that exist anymore?!), time left before I have to go back to work. It all goes by so fast, yet it is so much more fulfilling now.
There are so many new things to notice as Beau continues to grow and develop. I can't believe 6 weeks have already come and gone!


Finally!!! Grandma and Grandpa Lusk came for a visit and got to love on Beau. He is so excited to come hang out with you this weekend, Grandma C!

I am so glad we were able to take this picture- Grandma Bette is one of the most amazing ladies I know! I love her!

Official initiation into motherhood- getting peed on while changing a diaper, in the back seat of my car, in the parking lot at the hospital, with more errands to go. Dang, I love this kid:)

I LOVE little bummies!

This is my favorite outfit of his! It has little cleat feet:) He is sportin his Charlie Sheen "WILD THING" hair with his Major League get up. It will be so fun when we can get a ball in this kid's hands!

2 little buddies

Ali & Beau...he's so handsome, long and totally boy! She's got some cute cheeks and is dainty like a girl!


2 proud daddies!!! Seth- I love you! You are a great daddy!


I'm a mommy!!! :)

Some soon to be spoiled grand babies with Grandpa Rawhide and Grandma Teenie!

Our studly little man, Beau.


LOVE HIM!!!

Grandpa Steve- get feeling better so we can get a pic of you and Grandma CaroLynne!!!