Our baby boy is ONE!!!

Actually, he is now 13 months old! He turned one on June 8th! It's hard to believe this amazing little guy has already been in our lives for a whole year. I don't even know how to explain my love for this child (both children that is).

*He is the sweetest little boy! Whenever I get him up in the morning or from a nap he gives me a big kiss and then rests his head on me for at least a good 5 minutes. It melts my heart everytime.

*He is very polite and always says thank you (dant do) even when he is giving you something.

*Ev is smart just like his big sister. He loves figuring things out and is so proud of himself when he accomplishes his little goals. His usual response is a huge smile, a little giggle and lots of hand clapping.

*He is constantly pushing buttons to see what they do, stacking things, completely emptying drawers and then putting every last thing back in.

*He mimics people left and right whether it be a cough or a laugh or a motion that someone just did.

*He likes to brush his gums (still no teeth) and his hair (not lacking there).

*He is walking more and more everyday! Except this week he wanted to crawl or be carried most of the time.

*He loves to play with any kind of ball. His eyes light up when he sees one and he can never get to it fast enough.

*He loves books and being read to. He points at the pictures and gives you his take of what's going on in the story.

*This boy can EAT! It's hard to believe he only weighs 20lbs the way he eats. The incredible thing is that he can eat almost anything without having any teeth. The most impressive thus far has been celery!

*He can also SLEEP! He still averages two good naps a day and sleeps 12 or more hours a night. Maybe that's why he is so long and skinny.

*He loves his big sister and watching them play together is the cutest thing ever! I probably look pretty goofy but I can't help but grin ear to ear when I see them playing and lovin' on each other.

We sure love having two kiddos around to hug and kiss and to teach and learn from! Life is good!

Here are a few pictures from Everett's first Birthday!

Our Tiny Dancer!

Our little Miss Isabella Grace just made her first on stage appearance! On May 15th the Idaho Dance Company put on a production of Pinocchio and Bella and her class played Figaro's kittens. She was on a real live stage in the Jewett Auditorium at the College of Idaho. It was a little surreal seeing my baby girl up there under all the lights in her adorable costume and required stage make up. She really isn't my little tiny baby girl anymore. The show was fantastic and Bella did an outstanding job! We are so proud of her!


In our rush to leave the house I forgot the memory card to my camera and thus have no pictures from the night. Thank goodness we brought the flip and got it on video! I was unable to upload the video to my blog so youtube it is!


*Bella is second from the left. Notice how she helps her little friend Taylor out in the beginning. Way to go Bella!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhEjgt2ASs



We were thrilled to share this experience with both sets of grandparents! We really are blessed to both live near our parents while raising our own kids. I would have loved to have 2 Grandma's and 2 Grandpa's close by when I was growing up.

Bella and her dance instructor Miss Amber

I think we may have another future dancer in the works. Everett was dancing throughout the show. Check him out here with Grandpa Perry! The boy has got some moves! Seriously there was a group of hip hop break dancing boys that performed and were just fantastic!

Sun Valley, Idaho

Last month we finally got to take our trip to Sun Valley. It was a birthday suprise from Seth! He got a killer deal on a one night stay and snowboard package. We ended up bringing the kids so we couldn't really snowboard. Nonetheless, we had an absolute blast thanks to the lovely accommodations of the Sun Valley lodge! We enjoyed the huge outdoor heated pool and were able to use our lift tickets to ride the enclosed lift up the mountain for lunch. We enjoyed playing in the snow, the live music and walking around the ritzy little town of Sun Valley. It was the perfect little get away!

A much needed update!

It's been a while since my last post. Things have been busy around the Perry household. Here's a little of what we have been up.

I have been reorganizing just about everything (little things that probably not many will notice but it makes me happy).

Preschool with Grandma Perry (Bella is READING!!!)

Baby Showers

BBQ's and game night's with great friends

Hockey Games (Go Steelheads!)

Date nights (our flame is still lit)

Ladies night's out and fun day adventures :)

Photography sessions

Bella's Ballet Class (her first recital is in May!)

Ice skating (Bella's first time) she loved it!

Visits from Sharalyn and Steve

Organizing a neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

Training for Seth's Duathalon in May

Playing outside and at the park! (Hallelujah for warm sunny days)

Yard work and garden preparation

Saying goodbye to Maria and Kolbyn

We sure have been having fun and enjoying life. We are blessed and life is amazing!

The life of 8 month old Everett William!

Everett just turned 8 months old and keeps doing what babies do best filling our lives with joy and GROWING!!! Lately he has been cracking us up! He makes the silliest sounds and faces and believe me he knows he is being cute. This little guy has the most gorgeous eyes! Everywhere we go people compliment his big baby blues. We have another vocal baby on our hands. He has really been exploring the world of language and is quite the mimic. He tends to come up with his own colaborations that sound pretty close to what we just said. Let's see what else?

*He loves baths and will splash nonstop until Mommy or Daddy and the bathroom floor are soaked.

*Clearly says MaMa, DaDa, Ba Ba, Hi and just said Uh-Oh today.

*Loves to dance

*Is crawling and starting to pull himself up

*Plays peek-a-boo

*Thinks his big sister is the coolest person ever

*Likes to feed himself (what a mess) :)

*Loves to give kisses

*Shakes his head no and waves

*Loves to jump, jump, jump and JUMP!

*Enjoys cuddling with Bella while Mommy and Daddy read bedtime stories

*Thinks that diaper and clothing changes are the perfect time to show off his natural wrestling ability :)

*Has yet to get his first tooth

*Seems as though all is well in the world whenever he is in Mommy's arms

We are so blessed to have this sweet, charming, perfect little boy in our lives and hearts.

Bella's new do!

Voila!

Seth and I think that she looks a lot like her cousin Dixie. Do you see the resemblance?

Pregnancy is beautiful!

Here's a peek from one of the two maternity shoots that I just did. I think I got some great shots! This is probably my favorite! It makes me wish that I had cute pictures done while I was pregnant. Check out the two most recent posts on my other blog to see more of the beautiful families waiting for their new arrivals.

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