Camping

We'd been talking about going camping for a while earlier this summer and we finally made it happen. With the help of our leftover Christmas money we had, we found a nice tent and some other camping gear and probably spent more then we needed to or should have. It was worth it to me though.

If it hadn't been for the bugs and the fact that we needed to cook our dinner I don't know that we would have a fire at all. It was a really warm day. I think it got down to 73 degrees that night and it was very humid and there was no breeze. Sleep did not come easily. Mason didn't seem to mind though. He danced around the tent and had a great time taking full advantage of a late (more like lack of) bedtime that night. Sitting around the fire. We had an uninvited guest during our little camping trip. Mason loves to explore when he's in a new place so Travis took him for a walk. While on this walk Travis saw and pointed out this cat that he saw. One of them called the cat over and they started petting it. While petting it Travis realized his mistake. The cat followed them back to the campsite and didn't leave until after we did the next morning.There is a creek that runs though the park where we camped. This a foot bridge that goes over it. I know, not that impressive.This, however, was impressive (to me, at least). I've never forded a creek before. Sure, I've driven through puddles before but this was quite different. I was sure we were going to be swept away.We made it across though. Several times, in fact.
We went camping the following week because we had so much fun. We decided to to a two-nighter the second time around and decided that that was Mason's limit. While we were breaking camp he insisted on sitting in the hot tent or waiting in the car. He had had enough of the bugs and just wanted to sit and watch a movie on his little DVD player. I know, way to rough it. IPods and movies.

Although it was cooler and I think we slept a little better, the bugs were just as bad. We ended up driving to the nearest Walmart and buying some fogger and spraying our campsite with it. I was wishing we had done that the first time camping and the night before. It was great.

I forgot the camera on our second camping trip and was regretting it because we saw a couple of baby raccoons. They were just wandering around the park. I wasn't expecting to see much wildlife but there they were.

BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES

While we were in Idaho Mason had his little birthday party with his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. One of his gifts was bubbles with a long bubble wand. He LOVES it. The first time we got it our we were all surprised at the size of the bubbles and I was surprised at how long Mason chased them around. I am amazed sometimes at how much energy that child has.

Hide and Seek

Travis was taking Mason back to the bathroom last night to get him ready for bed. Mason's new favorite thing to do is play Hide and Seek. One the way back and into the bathroom the conversation went like this:

Mason: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7,
Travis: Oh, you're stuck. 8.
Mason: 8, 8, 8,
Travis: Hahahaha. 9
Mason: 9
Travis: 10
Travis is still holding him at this point.
Mason: 10... Ready or not, I coming. (small pause) I find you!!!

Cousins, A.K.A., Best Buds

I love watching these two play together. It's probably one of my favorite things about going to Idaho. You can tell Mason is an only child. I guess we need to practice sharing more with other children. Mason didn't want to watch what his other cousins were watching on TV so we got the little DVD player out for him. It's a good thing his cousin was being patient and was content to watch the movie over his shoulder.

We went to see the baby farm animals at the fairgrounds while we were in Idaho and I think the boys had more fun playing in the little pools filled with pea seeds. I didn't think we brought any seeds home but when I did laundry I kept finding more that they must have been "hiding" in their pants.

"Hey! Where'd he go?"

Mason: I'm king of the mountain!!!

Teigan: Not if I can help it!!!

One of Mason's favorite things to do while at Grandma and Grandpa Turners' house is to ride the little four-wheeler around the yard. This time around, Grandma went out to Aaron and Vanaes' house and picked up their four-wheeler so Mason and Teigan could ride together. Looks like we needed a third so Violet could ride too.

Mason's New Favorite Thing To Do

So, I know that I have really neglected our blog lately. I'm finally sitting down to do a little updating and share a few videos of Mason thoroughly enjoying some time with Travis and his harmonicas. There was a lot of video taken and it was hard to narrow it down to one or two so I went ahead and posted these four. I hope it isn't overkill.

Travis decided he needs to learn a few real songs. In case you can't tell, Mason is doing Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Apparently, that would be a good one for Travis to learn.

In this last one Mason just started putting one harmonica away at a time but one of the harmonicas don't belong in this set so there wasn't ever enough slots to put them all away. My baby cracks me up. I hope you enjoy.

twin baby boys have a conversation - part 2 ORIGINAL VIDEO

I stole this from a friends status on Facebook and it was too good not to share. It really makes you wonder what they are thinking. I love the mismatched/missing socks.

Because It's Been A While

So I've been thinking I need to do a blog post but haven't sat down to put any thought into one until now. I don't have very many new pictures to work with because in our hurry to get to the airport on time we left our camera in Idaho earlier this month. There have been a couple of times I wished I had it here to capture some of the things that Mason has been up to or getting into. On the other hand, when I do pull out the camera he usually stops what he's doing and stares, glares or he hides. I guess I'm not sneaky enough.

Here are a couple of pictures. They are a little random but I thought they were worth sharing.

We stayed with Nick and Jenny for a night last time we went to Idaho and Mason had fun playing Wii with Uncle Nick. I love how he aims by resting the butt of the gun on his eye.

Lately, Mason has really been liking our bed. He loves to get in and play with my clock radio, baby monitor, touch lamp and doodle with the pen and paper I keep on my night stand. On this particular day he stuck the post-it on his forehead by himself and left it there for quite a while.I snapped a few pictures and left. A while later, Travis brought Mason out to the kitchen where I was cleaning or making dinner (I don't really remember which but it's not important anyway) and showed me what Mason had drawn. Unfortunately his latest work of art was up and down his arm. Also unfortunate, I didn't take a picture of his very pink inky arm. We later discovered that the drawing didn't end with the paper and his arm. He also started coloring on the quilt we have on our bed. I guess he thought it needed more pink in it. Luckily, it all came out. I think. I can't see it anymore so it's good enough for me.