Birthday Boy

The Year Mark

Mack has grown so fast.  Where did that year go? I am so glad that I kept a good photo journal of him along the way.  I almost don't remember what he looked like as a baby.  He continues to amaze me with his sweetness, big appetite, and how his cute smile and gestures... they get me every time.  

Banbury Hot Springs

Alturas Lake

Table Rock

Our little hike up Table Rock in Boise was well worth the effort.  More work for Michael than me, with Mackers strapped to his back.  But the view was beautiful and we had a fun time.  Mack fell asleep on the way down.  He had his little hands holding on to the pack and his little head kept swaying back and forth with every step Michael took.  Hope to go on more hikes very soon.  

Memorial Day Weekend

This Memorial Day Weekend we took the opportunity to go camping for the first time with our little one.  We camped at Lake Walcott State Park in Minidoka, Idaho.  Some of the fun things to do their include frisbee disc golf, biking, bird watching, fishing, and boating.  We managed to do a few of these.  I really enjoyed our little bike rides on the paved paths throughout the campgrounds.  Michael pulled Mack around in the bike trailer and it was fun to watch him smile back at me... or fall completely over to one side when he would fall asleep. We saw snakes, all sorts of birds, and yes, a raccoon (he stole my travel size package of tissues and headed up a tree).  Our campsite was right near the lake and it was awesome listening to the waves as we were falling asleep.  We also had a few other visitors other than the raccoon.  Michael's Dad and sister Megan came to visit us for lunch on Friday and Friday night my family came to visit and join us for some s'mores.  We camped for two nights and then packed up and spent the rest of the time in Burley.  Monday morning we took a trip to the cemetery to show Mack the grave sites of his Grandma Holly, uncle Benjamin and other family members that we dearly love and miss each day.  Here are pictures from our weekend.    

The Nursery

Getting the nursery prepped and ready has been a fun and challenging.  Some of the nursery came together after baby came, which is fine, because he sleeps in our room for now anyway.  Here is a photo tour of the room.