Fun in the Sun

All of my out of state family and friends always ask me about the heat and what we find to do to keep busy when it's 110 outside EVERY DAY!!!

Well here is an example of some of our fun in the sun...

If you live in AZ, and haven't been to the Tempe Beach Splash Park, you are totally missing out on some FREE fun! And now that it is Crypto-free we can all enjoy some good ole sanitary fun!

We were actually there on the first day they re-opened after being closed for a few weeks and there were a bunch of news cameras there so Ethan and I got our 3 minutes of fame since they aired the clip on the news 3 times that day.

15 Months & Having So Much FUN!!!

Ethan just turned 15 months old and WOW, what a fun age! We have such a blast together and it is so amazing seeing how much he knows and understands. I'm amazed every day!

Here are some of the highlights of Ethan at 15 months:

-FINALLY trying to walk. He can walk about the distance of our living room and is getting more brave every day.

-Has 6 teeth, 4 on top, 2 on bottom. Apparently he is getting his molars...I always thought that the other bottom front teeth come in first but I guess kids can get their molars before.

-Says a variety of words: Da Da, Ma Ma, Ball, Dog, "Du" (Duck), Up (which sounds more like Ba sometimes but his actions say UP), "Dow" (Down), More, "Mo" (for Elmo), and he tries to copy the sounds for other things we say too.

-Still loves to sign and thank goodness for that because he gets very frusterated when I don't know what he wants and I can't imagine what the fits would be like if he couldn't sign and tell me so much of what he wants

-Loves to play with other kids and I'm happy to say still loves sharing his toys with them too

-He is becoming more of a class clown every day, he knows exactly when people are looking at him or think he's funny and loves the attention

-He is very adventurous and loves to climb on everything. He is always trying out new places to see if he can get up on top.

-Loves airplanes and points them out every time he sees or hears them fly over our house (we live right near an airport)

Don't you just love this shot with the little backpack??? Can't you just imagine it on a scrapbook page next to his first day of school picture. Hmmm...that would mean that I would have to start a scrapbook though huh? Someday I'll get motivated...it's on the list of projects somehow it just hasn't made it to the top yet!

Life Outside of Motherhood

Let me start this post by saying this...I absolutely love being a stay at home mom! I wouldn't have it any other way and I especially do not take for granted how wonderful a blessing it is to be in a situation that I am able to stay home and be with my wonderful son.
With that being said, the transition from being a teacher, which often took a lot of time at work, to a mom has left me feeling like I want something else going on besides kid and family stuff. Not a big something, just something little on the side. So an opportunity came along that sounds really fun, Pampered Chef. I've actually thought about becoming a consultant every time I go to a party but now I'm just in a situation that I can actually do it. I'm sure everyone who reads this blog has heard of it. I've been a little wishy washy about doing it but if anyone has ever been to a cooking show they are really fun. A bunch of girls get together, talk, eat (my personal favorite), and get to see awesome products. What could be bad about that right?
I've just been a little worried about the time away from famiy in the evenings, but it's good for Chris to spend alone time with Ethan right? Plus, I want a chance to learn something new and it's fun! Ok, I've decided, it's for sure...I'm going to do it! I'm going to get out of my comfort zone and try something I've never done before. It will be a good opportunity for me to learn to not be nervous in front of my peers right? Anyways, I guess I just need a little support on the endeavor, or words of encouragement (or discouragement if you have a reason for that too.) So if you have any please comment!
Plus, now anyone who reads this blog knows that I'm doing it so if you are due for a fun girls night and want to get your friends together and host a Pampered Chef party then you know who to call, PLUS you get fun free stuff or if there is something that you have been wanting you're always welcome to just place an order without having a party...but the party is just more fun!
I have to say that my biggest worry was about telling people about it and feeling pushy, but since this is my blog and you are reading it then it can't be considered pushy right? hahaha!

Anyways, enough about me...I know most of you probably just want to see pictures of Ethan and I promise those will follow very soon!