Orion's New Chair

It's this just darling! Orion's Great-Grandpa Pete or "Papa" made this for him. He doesn't understand "rock" yet but he surely does like to sit in it. I think it makes him feel more like a big boy cause he is sitting up higher.

Orion's Blanket

I am so proud of myself! I made Orion a rag blanket. I figured it would be the easiest since I am still learning. You know what the best thing is? You really won't be able to see all it's flaws! I LOVE IT!I have learned from making his blanket that I really do like to sew! I am almost finished with the other blanket I am working on although this person won't be able to enjoy it until x-mas. It's a gift.....shhhh! I can't tell you who it's for. Sorry but I will post pics as soon as I can.

I'm comming clean to everyone EXCEPT my husband!

Okay! I finally admit it. I have always been for McCain but I am SOOO for Palin too! I just didn't want to admit it. If Peter finds out he probably won't be too happy...hehehe Can you imagine the look on his face when I tell him that I wanna get a shirt saying "Future Hockey Mom for Palin" and a shirt for Orion saying "Future Hockey Player for Palin". He is going to freak!!!

We've got a crawler!

Our 4 Year Anniversary

Today is our 4 year anniversary and I completely forgot about it! I was getting ready for work this morning and Peter came in to give me a goodbye kiss and said "Happy Anniversary". My jaw dropped!!! I never forget things like this! What the heck is wrong with me? All day long I have felt horrible.

We had lunch with Peter's mom today at the Sourdough Mining Company. Their service and food quality has gone downhill big time! I will not go back there anytime soon, if I even go back at all!

The Grandparents watched Orion tonight while we snuck out for Dinner at Los Arcos, our favorite Mexican Restaurant, and then browsing at Wal-mart. I found the perfect shoes for my Halloween costume for only $9.00! I don't want to give it away, but we are going to look so cute as a family!!! I can't wait to see Orion's costume all made. He is going to look so adorable!

Rain Rain Go Away!

OK, I was going to blog this last night but I was so tired.

"I am so sick and tired of all this rain. This summer has been the wettest and gloomiest in all the 7 years I have been up here. I just can't take it anymore! Just give me one day of sun and blue skies and I will be content...for awhile"

AND when I got up this morning what do I see...sunlight and blue skies! I was soooo excited!!! I wore flip flops and capri's even pulled out the sunglasses it was so bright.

I just hope that tomorrow is just as nice as today.

Booked my AZ trip!!!!

I bought my ticket to go to Arizona today, October 21st-29th. I am so excited! I am a little anxious to travel with Orion especially all by myself, but I know we'll be okay. I have a month to get used to the idea :)

It's been one busy week!

It's been about a week since I have blogged and it's been pretty busy!

In a nutshell:

• I worked every day this week in office! Normally I work 2-3 days in office.
• Orion has been fussier then usual this week, making everyday tasks more challenging. Especially having him at work.
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I had my uncle's boys' after school for a few hours.
• Wednesday- met up with Tammie to give her a list of games for Brooke's baby shower. Then met up with my mother-in-law to discuss the scrapbook pages we were making for Brooke's baby shower.
• Thursday afternoon-scored a great deal on baby formula! I found 6 cans that had 25% more for the same price as the regular cans.
  
• Thursday night-started working on scrapbook pages, 1 for each month for a year. We got half way through and had to call it a night.
• Friday-Cha Ching $$$! Received Alaska State Permanent Dividend. A whopping $3269.00 per person! To bad most of it is going to bills :(
• Friday afternoon-Orion's 6 month check-up. He received 2 shots and is now 21 lbs. 2 oz and 28 inches long!
  
• Friday night I braved the mall and Wal-mart with my Mother-in-law and sis-in-law. I only spent $75!
  
• Saturday morning-was the first person in the door at Toy's R Us to buy Brooke's shower present. Then headed start over to my mother-in-laws to finish scraping.
• Saturday afternoon-helped my sis-in-law with making all the food for the baby shower.
• Saturday night-Brooke's baby shower, then to Carrs to pick up groceries.
• Sunday morning-cleaned the house. Put Orion's infant seat and his car seat in storage. He is now in a front facing car seat!
  
• Sunday afternoon-BBQ with the family.

I am completely pooped! It's gonna be nice to stay home tomorrow. I have Rex!

Well, it's not his thumb

On a whim I decided to give Orion a pacifier and believe it or not he took to it pretty well. He's never been interested in one until now.

I'll let him make the choice as to if he wants it or not. It's not like he freaks out if he can't have it. He plays with it mostly...LOL

He's actually really content with just his thumb or fingers but it is just to dang cute to see him with a pacifier!