Eastern Oregon Continued..

While in Oregon for Jeremy's reunion, we had a little time to spend with family. One afternoon included activities at Grandma and Grandpa Pratt's house. Everyone there got together to have a BBQ. Corbin loved playing in the sandbox with Stryker.

All of the kids roasted hot dogs and marshmallows to make smores. Jeremy shared his with Corbin. I think Corbin has a new favorite treat...


One of the highlights of the day was when Uncle Dean came over with his horses and wagon and took the group for a ride. Corbin loved watching the horses. He kept trying to grab the reins from Uncle Dean so he could drive.

Sprinkler fun

While in Oregon, we took an afternoon to let the kids play in the sprinklers.

It started out with just Corbin and Ashton playing, but they weren't getting in the water much so Jeremy decided to get in with them. McKenna and Hannah got in on the fun too...

Maybe not quite so much fun for Hannah...

At one point, Jeremy got a lawn chair out and sat there on top of the sprinkler. Corbin seemed to enjoy it...

Ashton and Corbin had a great time together on the trip. It seemed like they were always together. In fact, when Corbin would go to bed, Ashton would ask what happened to "that boy," or "my cousin."

While everyone was drying off, Hannah brought out one of their chickens for Corbin to pet.

Sorry about the posts from the trip being split up so much. I'm doing this in preparation for my scrapbooking, and I'm using this to group how I will group the scrapbook pages.

First Plane Ride

Last week we flew to Oregon to visit with family and to go to Jeremy's 10 year reunion. It was a short trip, so we decided to fly instead of drive. Since this was Corbin's first plane ride, I thought I should document it.


Corbin was so excited to see the airplanes. I tried to get him to turn around so I could get a picture of his face, but he wouldn't stop looking at the plane. This is as good as it gets.

Here's a picture of Jeremy and Corbin just before we got on the plane.

I have to say that Corbin was great on the plane. Going to Oregon, Corbin got a little restless and wanted to get down and visit all of the other people on the plane. Luckily, Jeremy had some Baby Einstein on his computer that we could show him.

On the ride back, Corbin was even better. He just chilled there and read books on Jeremy's lap. Even though the flight took a little longer, he was great. All of the grandmas behind us wanted to take him home with them.

Strawberry Days (Picture Post)

Every year, we have our annual Strawberry Days including crafts, a carnival, neighborhood block party, parade, and rodeo. Part of the family tradition is to go to the "carni" on family night. We brought the camera to the carnival and the parade, we just forgot to have the memory card in the camera at the parade. Here are some pics of the carnival:

Corbin and Ryder (and the rest of the family) were completely spoiled by Grandma Pat and Grandpa Larry...

Brooklyn was gracious enough to go with Corbin on a number of the carnival rides. The only time that he whined was when he had to get off the rides.


Jeremy and Corbin went on the huge slide. Corbin didn't really have any reaction from where I saw things, but Jeremy said there was a little "whoo hoo" mid-ride.


We thought this was so cute that Ryder and Corbin loved sitting next to each other in their strollers. They were so entertained watching everyone on the rides and playing games.


Another ride with Cousin Brooklyn. What isn't shown is the 4-5 year old ahead of them crying his eyes out. Obviously he didn't like the ride as much as Corbin and Brooklyn.

Although Corbin went on the merry-go-round with me and Jeremy, we thought there should be a picture of me with him. He absolutely loved the horses. He kept bouncing up and down on the horse when it was over. He didn't want the ride to end.

So Happy to See His Dad

A few weeks ago we went to St. George for a little get away. We had a fun spending time with Nick, Tara,Dax ,Memphis, My Mom and Dad. While we were there I decided to stay with my Mom and Dad for a few extra days. But Jeremy went home because he had to work. It was really nice and relaxing to not have to do anything, to just be able to chill. When we came home Corbin was so excited to see his dad. I thought it was so cute I just had to take some pictures. Jeremy has never been away from Corbin, so five days was a long time for both of them!!!

"Little Stinker"

The other day I was talking on the phone to Jeremy as he was driving home from work. Corbin made his way upstairs and was suddenly quiet. Knowing that my child is never quiet, I decided to investigate. This is what I found:


Corbin had made his way to the pantry, opened the door and was helping himself to a cookie cereal that we give him as a treat. Actually, he had cereal in one hand and goldfish in the other, and a mouthful of both. After giving him a hard time, I decided to have him pose for me.


I guess who needs a mom when you can walk all over and help yourself...

Mothers Day (a Little Late)

On Saturday, we went to my parents' house to celebrate Mother's Day and my mom's birthday with the whole family. This is my second Mother's Day. Last year I had a one-month old. Corbin turned 13 months over Mother's Day. He has been such a blessing to us. I have learned so much being a mother for the past year, mostly patience. It also makes me so grateful to all of the mother's that are in my life.

I was spoiled this Mother's Day. Jeremy and Corbin got me flowers and a Cricut. One of the best things was just to be able to relax with my boys on the actual Mother's Day.