Monday, June 13, 2011

The Killer B's




On Saturday, my friend Krista went to the REI tent sale and found these snazzy baby carriers for hiking.
She called and asked if we wanted one too, so I guess we're getting into hiking. Chris and I have gone a few times, but the last time we went was about a year ago. With this new carrier we're going to try to hit the trails once a month. The way the carrier is designed, it distributes the weight in your hips more than on your back. Well, that's what the guys said anyway, it's not like I wore it. Anyway, after the hike we did Sunday, I've realized that I am out of shape. I did that exact trail when I was pregnant, yes pregnant, and I don't remember it being that hard. That's when Chris said, "It looks like you're no longer that triathlete you used to be." Ha! Well, he's right. But, I'm sure it will get easier the more we go. We didn't exactly take it easy for our first hike of the summer. I think it was about 6 miles. And of course we had to take Nadi Girl.
Besides the dry heaving the last mile, she did good. Like I said, it was a long trail.

Krista and I have known each other since freshmen year at the good ol' Las Vegas High School. We played volleyball together, student council, hung out with the same friends, and we even worked at Star Nursery together, don't worry we didn't wear twin outfits to school or anything.
It's just easier to be outgoing when you've got a friend that will do it all with ya. We got married within a year of each other and our hubby's both played Wildcat football. So, when she told me she was pregnant with Brett, I felt my biological clock tickin. I remember thinking, "Wow, I guess it's time." Chris and I got pregnant 3 months later. And as if that wasn't close enough, Siege came 6 weeks early. He must have sensed his playmate from the womb. I have to say it's awesome having a friend with a baby the same age as your own. Chris calls them the "Killer B's" for Brett & Brady, even though Siege is never called Brady. That kid might just have an identity crisis. Anyway, they sure are cute when they play together.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

On the move...


It's nap time... woohoo!
So last weekend Chris and I saw our first movie in the theater in 8 months. And even though it was Thor, it was worth it. My mom took Siege over night so we could go to Lake Las Vegas for a little Stay-cation. It was wonderful. You should go. That place needs some more business and it really is beautiful out there, very family friendly. I did feel a little guilty every time we passed a baby, which seemed to be every three minutes, but it was a well needed break from mommy-duty.

My little guy is officially mobile, and although it takes him a few to get what he wants, he gets a little faster each day. It's time to baby proof the house. He pulled the pancake griddle down from the island the other day. It landed right on his walker tray and he didn't even shed a tear, lucky boy. I, on the other hand, almost had a heart attack. He's also fallen off a couch onto the wood floor and bonked his noggin a couple times. I'm just trying to toughen the kid up a little. That's what I tell Chris anyway. After the latest bonk, I told Chris, "He only cried for a minute, no permanent damage." To which he responded, "We'll see what kind of damage was done after he takes his SAT's." Poor little guy. Being the son of a Gifford boy, comes with some serious pressure. He's a tank though. He might just be our little heavyweight. 20 pounds already!