The Wassmann's

Billingsville Ice Cream Social

2010-08-09T14:41:00.000-05:00

Last night was the Ice Cream Social at the Billingsville Church. This was my first year attending, last year Bryce went with Grandma Linda and Papa Eddie. Dale and I are still stumped as to where we were and why we didn't go...but oh well!

Leaving the house to go to the church...he's such a stud!

Then he had to wear his glasses just like his Daddy!

After dinner Bryce went outside with a family friend to jump in the bounce house. Morgan had a hard time getting Bryce inside the bounce house...he would get most of the way in and then slide back out. Then she tried getting in with him...still wouldn't do it!

Finally he got in...

And loved every minute of it!

He's just a little crazy.....

Meet Max

2010-08-08T12:52:00.000-05:00

Max...is a female with a male name...but we like it!

She was part of 3 little lost puppies that were dropped on the gravel road.

She has been the best puppy so far...we hope she likes us enough to stick around for a long time!

Saturday

2010-08-08T12:48:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a rare Summer Saturday that Bryce and I spent at home all day long. We stayed in our PJ's most of the morning and just did whatever we wanted to do all day long. So here's what we did all day...

We began the morning with Pancakes and then started farming on the living room floor. This is a big deal at our house now, Dale has brought out some toys that he had to let Bryce play with them...BIG DEAL!

Then we watched some cartoons on mom and dad's bed. I guess it's cool to watch them with your sunglasses on (he was posing)!

Not really sure what his thought was here...but he looked comfy!

Then we went outside to play with Max, Max is still a little timid so she hid in her dog house. Bryce kepts peaking in to see her and then would scream MAX. He really likes Max...but not too close!

"MAX!"

While we were playing outside Dale showed up with the tractor and a load of hay. Bryce was so excited to see "Da"! Neither one of us knew he was coming, so it was a big surprise!

Daddy helped Bryce get Max out of the dog house. They played with her for a while and then......

Bryce got to help his Daddy unload the load of hay.

He lasted about 30 minutes and it wore him out..he came home and slept through lunch!

That afternoon we just hung out around the house doing little things. Bryce watched the Cars movie while I worked on organizing my scrapbooking room.

We call this the movie daze!

Just chillin' watching Lightning McQueen!

That evening we had Danny, Melanie, Tyler and Dustin over for dinner and swimming. Since Bryce wasn't on his regular nap schedule he was exhausted after dinner and didn't make it to the swimming part. But we had a nice time enjoying the pool before Summer's over!

Chillin'

2010-07-28T21:44:00.002-05:00

One morning while I was trying to get ready for work Bryce was enjoying his morning routine of milk, cartoons and Mom & Dad's bed! I stepped out of the bathroom to find him laying on the bed with his arms behind his head...I walked across the room to get my camera and he moved. So I asked him to do it again...this is the pose I got...

...not exactly the way he was, but cute nonetheless!!!

Swimmin' in the Bathtub

2010-07-28T21:44:00.001-05:00

It is sometimes a battle to get Bryce to take a bath...but it's never a battle to get him in the swimming pool! SO, when Bryce is being a little stubborn we simple say "do you want to go swimming in the bathtub?" and we always gets an "un-uh" as he's running to the bathroom!

Here's Bryce's version of "swimmin' in the bathtub"

Reading his Elmo book...he's just slightly obsessed with Elmo!

Just a sweet smile from Bryce!!

Brushing his teeth...it's a most during bathtime!

Not sure how much brushing he's getting done but I took care of the important part before he got the toothbrush!

Bath time doesn't usually last very long at our house...he plays for just a few minutes and he's climbing out before we're done washing!

RIBS!

2010-07-28T21:44:00.000-05:00

Dale has been preparing a lot of smoked meats in the last few weeks and we are more than excited to have dinner on the nights he cooks! One evening he smoked some ribs and they were yummy....Bryce even enjoyed his first rib!

But as it always goes...there was a big mess to clean up! Bryce helped me unload the dishwasher. He was having so much fun playing with his cups that I just let him have it....the mess could wait!

Ridin' the Rides

2010-07-28T20:46:00.001-05:00

Lynn and I braved the heat and loaded all 4 boys up and went to the Praire Home Fair. I can't tell you the last time I was at the Praire Home fair...but it sure was fun watching Bryce ride his first carnival ride!

Yes, Bryce is screaming in the back...apparently I was too far away!

We started out the evening with the carousel and it was a hit! He screamed when I made him get off!

We rode the carousel twice and then I let him ride the boats once...I now know I would have gotten my money's worth out of an armband!

Bryce had had a rough day that day and wasn't in the best of moods...but I think he ended up enjoying his evening!! I knew then he would be ready for the Cooper County Fair!

Pictureless Friday

2010-07-23T09:19:00.000-05:00

I'm making a vow today to start blogging more...I really do enjoy it, I just don't take the time to actually get it done. We are smack-dab in the middle of enjoying the Cooper County Fair, so there will be lots of updating....except I tend to forget my camera a-lot!! So hopefully after the weekend there will be lots of updating for you to read about.

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are. It's been a hot one, but that doesn't seem to stop us from spending time outside...especially in the pool! Our garden has never looked better and we can't wait to start making salsa. We've been enjoying the cattle shows, especially the ones we get to watch from home in our PJ's! It's sad to know that summer is coming to an end, but we are excited for what the rest of the year has in store for us!

Check back soon, there will be updates!!

BuSy SuMmEr!

2010-06-21T12:15:00.000-05:00

Today may be the official start to summer, but it sure has felt like summer for a long time now! We have been so busy I haven't had a lot of time to update the blog...but I'm hoping I can get back into the updates soon! Here is a preview of what's been going on....

Mother's Day weekend was busy, Dale and I had some friends getting married and their Bachelor/Bachelorrette parties that weekend, so we were hanging low on Mother's Day! Bryce helped me make a cake...but I think he was eating the icing more than anything!

Bryce is a true boy! He loves to play outside and in the mud, dirt or water puddles....I couldn't resist letting him play for a while and then making him get out!

Memorial Day weekend I was supposed to make the trip to Virginia to see Erin. Just days before we were supposed to leave Bryce was sick with croup and I stayed home with him instead...it was nice to have 5 days off in a row! Bryce was better within a couple of days and we were able to just play and do whatever we wanted those 5 days!

We went to the park and played with Tyler one day. Bryce really liked the slide!

Bryce got a sandbox over the time I was home...he has spent countless evenings playing in the sand! He mostly likes to play in the sand because he knows he gets to play in the water hose afterwards when we're cleaning him up to come inside!!

I've been working on cleaning our garage..it's become a catch-all storage place and it's driving me crazy! I think Bryce was ready for some pool-time this day..he was hanging out in his floatie most of the time!

We do have the pool up and going now...pictures to come of our swim time soon!

On June 5th we spent the weekend with some of our closets friends as they got married! Dale has been friends with Shauna and her family for a very long time...we were very honored to be a part of their wedding day. Dale was an usher and I was the guest book/program attendant. The day was hot, but we enjoyed it!

We have lots of plans for the summer...if the heat cuts back a little we may even go to the zoo! I promise to do a little better with pictures in the future!

Planting Flowers

2010-05-04T21:59:00.001-05:00

I was finally able to make it to the greenhouse to get my flowers. We have been so busy the past few weeks that I haven't been able to get any of my outside stuff done!

Bryce helping me get the flowers for the swimming pool pots from the front of the house to the back. He thought it was fun to pick the flowers...I had to keep his little fingers off my pretty flowers!

...or this happened!

He ripped the petals right off the prettiest daisy I had!

He had fun digging in the dirt for worms!

Then he was entertained by the tree...the limb kept hitting him and he thought it was hilarious!

We ended our flower planting early...we still have more to plant...stay tuned for more flower pics!

Supper Time

2010-04-23T21:47:00.001-05:00

...a time for families to get together, talk about their days and really enjoy each other. At our house, we always sit down to a not-so gourmet meal and talk about how great our lives are then we have a fun dessert to share for the evening...like PUDDING!

And if we hadn't learn our lesson from last night...we let Bryce have some more pudding for dessert tonight!

The aftermath...

Disclaimer...we rarely get the chance to sit down as a family for supper on a week night, lucky for us the rain hit at the right time to bring Dale home so we could have some family time. I treated Bryce to a little sugar-free, fat-free chocolate fudge pudding as a dessert...and boy did he LOVE it!

Stampin' Up!

2010-04-12T20:40:00.001-05:00

Hello Blog Readers and Stalkers!

I recently toke the plunge and became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!! I have always enjoyed the products and thought it would be fun to just sell and demonstrate the products to all of my friends.

Yesterday I had an Open House to kick start my business. I had a fun time helping friends and family make cards and show off my projects!

I started another blog dedicated to my Stampin' Up! business and scrapbooking obsession.
Check out my blog for updated information from Stampin' Up! and my newest projects! www.stampinwithashley.blogspot.com

Of course, if you are interested in hosting a workshop or need ideas CONTACT ME!!.

You can always check out the SU! website at: www.stampinup.com

Drivin' Around

2010-04-12T20:31:00.000-05:00

Bryce really enjoys his outside play time with his Dad....especially when we go to the farm and he gets to play on the four-wheeler and tractors.

Tonight, after the tramatic scrapped knew (see below post) we paid a visit to Daddy...who made everything ALL BETTER! Especially when he let Bryce drive his truck...

....and turn the radio up REALLY LOUD!

Oh, he is his father's son!!!

Skinned Up Knee

2010-04-12T20:21:00.000-05:00

With the warmer weather bring lots of outside play time AND outside injuries!!

Last night, Bryce fell down and skinned up his knee.

Dale and I didn't hear a sound out of him when he fell. He just got back up and started running again. I cleaned him up and put a band-aid on it (Handy Manny of course) and made it all better!

The band-aid didn't last long at Stacia's, he had it tore off in no time!

Tonight, as we were getting ready to leave Stacia's house, Bryce tripped on the sidewalk and scrapped up his already skinned knee.

This time....there were tears.......LOTS of tears.

Poor guy! I know this is just the beginning to a long list of injuries...but it's sad to see him so upset!

2010-04-07T10:39:00.000-05:00

Our Family on Easter Sunday!

Bryce was more interested in the car driving by than taking a picture!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-05T21:44:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was a very busy Easter Sunday! We got up extra early to get ready for Easter Sunrise Services at Billingsville!! After service they have a breakfast for everyone. It was yummy and Bryce ate....a lot! He must have been hungry from getting up so early!!

After breakfast we headed home to check out what the Easter Bunny had left us the night before. Bryce got Chuck the Talking Truck, he has about 40 different sayings and is voice activated, so he moves with any loud sound. Bryce thought it was hilarious that he moved!

He also got some swimming trunks, shirt and a pair of Crocs. He just HAD to wear them!

After a short (too short) nap, we headed to Grandma Linda and Papa Eddie's house for lunch. Bryce was a little cranky from no nap and hungry, so he was not happy waiting for lunch. I tried giving him a snack and that didn't work at all. Papa Eddie tried taking him to town to pick up Grandma Bernadine and that didn't work. Daddy took him outside and he was not happy with that either. The only thing that made him happy was......

....sitting in the truck ALL BY HIMSELF. He finally got out of the truck when Aunt Debbie and Daddy came out of the garage with a Pink Barbie Jeep!

Bryce's legs were too short so Cole said he would drive Bryce around. They had a blast!

That seemed to hold Bryce over until lunch time! After lunch Bryce went on an Easter Egg hunt!

He knew what he was doing in the very beginning but quickly lost interest when he started playing with the dirt, rocks and grass.

Then he headed to the slide. I attempted getting a picture of him with his Easter Basket of Eggs, but he was not at all interested in that.

Tyler decided he would take a turn at driving Bryce around!

We had a very busy and blessed Easter Sunday. We are enjoying the Spring weather that has arrived and hope it's here to stay....for a long time!

LOVIN' this time of year!

2010-03-31T21:15:00.001-05:00

The weather is warmer and the days are longer....we are LOVIN' this time of year!

We've been on Artic Cat rides....

He's such a cool dude with his sunglasses on! Oh, and yes, I'm driving and Bryce is sitting by himself with the seat belt on. He LOVES to go for rides on the Artic Cat...such a BOY!

We play with the wagon....

He loves going for rides in his wagon...we usually take the wagon and a bag of feed to the cows in the evenings!

We drive the car.....................EVERYWHERE!

This car is AWESOME! It has a floor board, so if I want to push him around I don't have to worry about his feet getting caught. Then if he wants to drive himself, we just take the floorboard out! The top of the car has a handle, so I can push/pull/drag him anywhere I want to! This car provides hours of entertainment for Bryce and exercise for Mom!!!

We've even had some fun indoors.

It's hard work hammering away all day...he thought he better take a seat!

Watching his Old MacDonald Baby Einstein movie....it's usually playing at our house once a day!
(thought I caught this picture just right...with those Herf's in the background!)

And we like to play with friends! Brayden and Parker came over to play one evening, while big brother Chase went to his Kindegarten Pre-Screening! Bryce had a blast having someone to play with!

MU Block and Bridle - 2010

2010-03-31T20:43:00.000-05:00

Neither Bryce or I wanted to be couped up in the house all day, so we decided to brave the chilly weather and wind to watch David show at the MU Block & Bridle at Midway Saturday morning. Bryce fell asleep on the way over, we didn't even get out of Boonville before he was asleep. So we hung out in the car until he woke up and David was about to show!

Waiting for Uncle David to walk into the show ring! Such a cuite in his Wrangler Jeans and Justin Boots!

Isn't that the CUTEST Wrangler Butt you've ever seen??

Watching as David got placed second with his heifer...Penny!

I think it's time Grandma Teresa got a new jacket....she doesn't live in Boonville anymore!

Scrappin' Weekend Recap

2010-03-31T20:32:00.000-05:00

I had a blast at my FIRST scrapbooking retreat!!! We left early Friday morning, well not as early as expected, but you know....sometimes we just need that little extra sleep, and headed for Branson. We made a quick pitstop in Springfield and still made it to Branson before 1pm!! Stephanie and I checked into the hotel and then started unloading the van...we had it packed full...but quickly unloaded and were sitting at our table starting our first pages by 2pm!

One of my first projects was Bryce's Birthday Party....just one (of the many) pages I scrapped about his 1st birthday!

This year's retreat theme was Mardi Gras, our tables were decorated with light poles and every group of tables had a name. Our name was Decatur. We had these fancy name tags that someone made, I think Lisa was her name, and the purple lynard was to represent the team I was on.

Each team member rang the bell and then put a dot on their team board when they completed a page. The winning team, which was NOT purple, had completed 230 pages! That was like an average of 30 pages a peice...WOW! My team came in last, but I contributed 20 pages, which I thought was AWESOME!

We scrapped all day Saturday...Friday night we decided to call it a night around 1am, then we were up at 8am. Actually I think the message Mom sent me of the the snow in Pilot Grove got us up...which shocked us...a lot! It rained ALL DAY in Branson Saturday, but that didn't stop us from going out and hitting this AMAZING scrapbooking store. The name is Scrapbooks Forever, if you are a scrapbooking fan check out their website. The store felt like it went on and on and on, they were the nicest people...they even gave everyone a 10% discount everytime we shopped there! I would probably travel back to Branson just to shop at their store again.

I got this really neat sheet of paper at the store, I thought it made a great cover page for Bryce's book!

While we were in Branson, the fans of the Pilot Grove Tigers were at the Mizzou Arena cheering for the Tigers. Pilot Grove was playing Scott County Central for the Division 1 State Championship. Cheryl and Stephanie were very excited about the game and watched it online. They would shout out in excitement and everyone would cheer with them...most of them had no idea were Pilot Grove was...but they were sharing the excitement!

Saturday night was also our Midnight Pizza Party night and Secret Sister Reveal. Anyone going to retreat, that wanted to participate in a Secret Scrappin' Sister (played like a Secret Santa game) put their name in a drawing and then got someone elses name. We filled out surveys about ourselves and then we were able to shop for our sister. We had to be sneaky and leave little gifts for them throughout the weekend while they were away. Cheryl...got caught...but if she wouldn't have said anything her sister might not have known! My sister sat right behind me and was SO appreciative of the little gifts I left her. It was really sweet to see the excitement on her face and hear it in her voice. The Secret Sister who had my name really spoiled me...she gave me 10 new layouts to use..WOW. She was nice and I was very appreciative of all the new ideas she gave me. I am excited to get started on my next 20 pages...or MORE!

Just a cute layout I made...it was fun looking back on his pictures...hard to believe he has grown up so FAST!

They also had a layout contest...the page had to be created from start to finish at the retreat. I made this page and really liked it so I entered it into the contest, of course those women were WAY more talented than I was...but it was fun to try!

We finally headed to bed around 2am Sunday morning and I was up at 7:30 because I couldn't sleep anymore. I had come up with an idea that I really wanted to go get started on!!!!! We woke up to freezing rain, so we scrapped for a while and then packed our things to leave. Luckily, we only had rain to deal with, but it seemed to stop by the time we got to Buffalo. Sprinfield was ice covered, but the roads were clear for us. We had some ladies there that were headed to Kansas where everything was ice covered and they decided they better stay another day just to be safe!

This was the last thing I scrapped before we left. I love this 2-page layout!

It was a great weekend and I really can't wait to go back. They have another retreat in the fall, but I am not sure if I am going to be able to attend that retreat or not. But I know I will for sure be going back in the spring. Everyone was so very nice, if you forgot to pack something and needed it they shared. If you needed help with anything, they were there with advice! I just loved every minute of my time there. I know that next time I will be going Thursday - Sunday instead of the Friday-Sunday option....I need more scrappin' time!!

Just one of the pages I liked!

I think the highlight of my weekend was getting to use the Cricut. I fell in love with that thing as soon as I used it! I have already purchased my very own Cricut on E-Bay and it will hopefully be here before Easter. I spoiled myself with that purchase and I couldn't be happier. Now, I just have to start my collection of cartridges!

The lettering on this page was done with the Cricut. "4 months" looks like rope and "Howdy Partner" looks like boards....VERY CUTE!

From the stories I hear, Bryce had a great time with Daddy and his Grandparents. I am sure they spoiled him rotten. He was excited to see Mommy when I got home! I missed him a lot, probably because all I did those 3 days were scrapbook his sweet little face!

All Packed...

2010-03-15T19:55:00.000-05:00

...and ready to GO!

We leave Friday morning for our big scrapbooking weekend! I'm so very excited, this is my first time going to the retreat and we are ready to make some memories, meet new friends, and have a great time! I'm sure there will be lots of stories to share. But, I have to get to making some snacks, packing my clothes and well, spending as much time with Bryce as I can before I'm away from him for 3 whole days!

Farm Boy

2010-03-08T18:05:00.007-06:00

We are loving the weather Mother Nature has sent us. Over the weekend we made sure to soak up as much sun as we could! Bryce went with Daddy to feed the cows Sunday morning, he isn't usually too sure about being near the cows, especially when they "moo" or chase after Bacon, but he got brave this weekend!

Some of our cows and calves! We have 2 heifers and 1 bull so far! Bryce likes pointing at them, just don't get too close!

Bacon, our pet pig, always likes to be in the middle of the action! You can call us the "Funny Farm"

Watching the cows eat!

Like Father....Like Son

Getting close to Bacon. He wasn't too sure about Bacon, but Mommy and Daddy both showed him that Bacon was nice!

Watching Bacon eat.

Farm Boy

Handsome Little Man!

2010-03-07T10:26:00.009-06:00

We took some pictures of our Handsome Little 15 month old! It isn't as easy to get pictures these days!!!

Ready for the Easter Bunny!

My Favorite Picture! LOOK...Daddy's favorite magazine!!!

(It's a favorite magazine with all of the Grandpa's and Uncle's!!!)

Lookin' Just Like his Daddy!

St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes

2010-03-07T10:25:00.000-06:00

Saturday morning, while I was running some errands, Bryce got to go hang out with Grandma Teresa! When I got there, this is what I found....Bryce helping Grandma make cupcakes! Making sure she was doing it right!
Then we decided to put some green sugar sprinkles in the bottom to see if they would come out green!Helping Grandma put the liners in the cupcake pan!
A very big helper! We both turned away for a second and saw this....
Bryce testing the batter to make sure it was good (yuck!)
Grandma trying to get it all cleaned up!
Playing in the sprinkles when they were done!

Lookin' Just Like Daddy!

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EXHAUSTED!

2010-02-27T12:16:00.003-06:00

This...

...is what happens...

...when Bryce...
...doesn't....

...take his...

....morning nap!....

...He's just....

...ExHaUsTeD...!!!!

What's Up At The Wassmann's?

2010-02-26T10:08:00.000-06:00

We got Wireless Internet! We only have a desktop computer, but I'm sure someday I will get the laptop computer fixed that the desktop replaced. The internet is faster than we had before. The true test will be if it is fast enough to load up my iPod!!!

Our cows have been having calves! We have a bull calf and a heifer calves so far. I told Dale we were going to name the bull calf, Mr. Bojangles and the heifer is Princess. Classy, I know!

I'm going on a Scrapbooking Retreat in Branson in a few weeks...and I couldn't be more excited! I'm sure anyone close to me is tired of hearing about this retreat, but I just can't help it. We will be gone Friday through Sunday..yes THREE DAYS of scrapbooking...I will be in Heaven.

I have been working very hard on getting my things organized for the retreat, it's been a slow process, but I think I'm almost ready! The hardest part...making sure I have all the pictures I think I might need. And that's a lot of pictures!

I'm ready for Spring, but at this point, who isn't? I am tired of being cooped up in the house all the time. I want to open my windows, breathe the fresh air, and have some longer days!

I've been Spring Cleaning, in hopes that Spring will come. This weekends project...THE CLOSETS!

I'm thinking after I get my cleaning done, I will start painting again. I want to paint our Office and Master Bathroom. Then if I'm energetic I will work on the hall bath and the laundry room...but I'd say I'll have to be really energetic to do those!

Well, there's a glance at what's been going on around our house. We are approaching the busy work season for both Dale & I and we are trying to prepare for it now. We made some resolutions this year about being more prepared and organized...it's a process, but we're getting there.

We're you looking for a Bryce update??? Stay tuned! There will be lots of updates coming soon(especially since I can work on them at home now)!!!!

Snow Time!

2010-02-18T08:29:00.005-06:00

We decided that since the sun has finally decided the shine and stay out long enough for us to play, that we would take Bryce out. I left work a little early yesterday and we found a sunny spot in the yard and just let him play!

Checking out the snowball Daddy made!

Then he thought it would be a good idea to sit down in the snow.

Look at that snow covered bottom!

Making a snowball of his own!

Then he got distracted by what Daddy was doing with the electric fence post!

We had fun in the snow, we didn't stay out long, but just long enough to have fun! Although the snow is fun to play in, we are looking forward to spring.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T06:20:00.000-06:00

Mommy's Little Romeo

2010-02-11T13:49:00.006-06:00

I attempted taking pictures for Valentine's Day. I wanted to send out picture cards again this year. So Tuesday night we hung a quilt up and sat Bryce down for pictures...HA! Bryce is a much busier boy than he used to be...I got some good pictures, but they were challenging. I just kept saying, "if I only had a faster camera" and Dale would reply, "a faster camera is not in the budget". So until the budget allows, we'll stick with the SLOW Point and Shoot Camera!

Here's a look at some of the pictures I got...and some that made me laugh!

He makes us smile everyday....his facial expressions and gibberish are fun to watch and listen to! I hope he keeps this personality for a VERY long time.

Check back on Valentine's Day to see what our cards look like (if you haven't gotten yours in the mail by then)!!

Ready for the Puddle!

2010-02-11T13:34:00.000-06:00

Bryce LOVES the hand-me-down yellow boots from Nathan. He was having a hard time walking in his boots with his pants on, so we just took them off...

Of course...the best picture I could have gotten is blurry. Oh well, it's still cute!

Now we are all ready to go splashing in the rain puddles this spring!

A Beary Fun Birthday!

2010-02-11T13:22:00.000-06:00

We recently got to celebrate Caden's 1st Birthday! He is such a cutie, and smiles all the time! We miss getting to see Caden and Cole all the time, so we really enjoy the time we do get to play with them!

Bryce clung close to his Daddy (and Mommy). He just wasn't too sure about where he was. There were some unfamiliar faces and it took him a little while to warm up!

...and apparently he was a little tired!

Wearing a hat for the party! He wore the hat for a long time...he even put it back on that night.

Here is the Birthday Boy...digging into his cake!

Happy Birthday again to Caden...these boys are growing up way to fast!

Sick Day

2010-02-11T12:46:00.000-06:00

Poor Bryce has had a cold. He started with a running nose late Sunday night which turned into a full blown stuffy/runny nose and cough throughout Sunday night. We stayed home Monday...

...we snuggled in the chair for a while.

...then we tore all the tissues out of the box..and shredded them.
(after I took the picture and told Bryce that we needed to not do that, he put them back in the box...along with several toys we had been playing with!)

....he took a REALLY LONG nap

...then we snuggled in the chair again to watch a movie..Monsters, Inc...he picked it out!

...then we had heart-shaped brownies.
(he wasn't really into the brownies, so we sent them to the farm with Daddy the next day)

Bryce is feeling better, he never ran a fever, just had a good 'ol cold! It was nice to have a day home with Bryce, but I should have remembered that I needed to catch up on sleep while he was sleeping! *yawn* I'm still tired!

Let It Snow!

2010-02-11T12:23:00.000-06:00

It snowed....again. You know I REALLY like the snow when I don't have to get out in it. It would be nice to just stay home while it snows...but not always possible. I did get to enjoy a snow/sick day with Bryce on Monday! Here's a look at the snow around our house.

Here's a fun game to help you Think Spring. Click this link and you can click the black screen, or hold and move your mouse around...you'll get the idea! Have fun!

Music

2010-02-11T10:54:00.002-06:00

I LOVE music...if it weren't for the few shows I really like to watch on TV, I could just listen to music all day long! If you haven't noticed already, I put a playlist on my blog. It's just a random selection of some of the favorite songs I like to listen too. Turn your speakers up...and...Enjoy!

PS....lots of posts with pictures coming soon!

Wii

2010-02-04T09:12:00.003-06:00

We are the proud new owners of a Nintendo Wii. I would have never thought my husband would agree to purchase a Wii. I have been asking for one for the last year and he kept saying...well, no. Then after talking about it so much, I think he caved and said ok.

It took us an entire day to find one. Boonville Walmart was out when we went to get one. We called every store in Columbia, Jeff City and Sedalia that might would have one and they were all out. I shopped online and after 3 failed attempts...I finally found it! Whew.

Our Wii was delivered Wednesday, we hooked it up that night and started bowling! Dale won the 2 games we played..but I'll get some practice in while he's working this spring and I'll show him!!! Bryce really enjoyed the game, hopefully he will get some use out of it when he gets a little bit older!

He finally realized what the flashes were and turned my way...I got a little smile.

We also got the Wii Active game. I'm going to start the 30-day challenge tonight. Can't wait to see what they have in store for me!

Play Date with Friends

2010-02-04T08:58:00.005-06:00

A few weekends ago Bryce had some friends over. Khale and Garrett were both born on December 10th...just 10 days after Bryce was born. Both Khale and Garrett's parents are good friends of Dale and I; it has been a lot of fun having these 3 boys grow up together.

We decided to have them over since they have gotten to the age where they can really play together and have fun. Garrett LOVES the camera was ready everytime his mommy pulled out the camera. Khale is a busy little boy that was into everything and going everywhere! They each have their own personality and had a blast playing together!

Bryce and Khale riding the four wheeler

The best picture I could get of all 3 of them...like I said, Khale is a very busy boy!

Bryce and Garrett waiting for Khale to come back!

Garrett is a new big brother, he welcomed a little brother Keaton Joseph on Monday! We can't wait to meet him and have play dates with him in the future. I think the boys had a great time and all were ready to crash about 10pm!

Cold Morning

2010-01-21T10:45:00.004-06:00

Did you get spoiled with all the posts last week? I know..I'm slacking this week. It's been a little crazy around our house. We have been unexpectedly busy...but it's nice to have something going on! I do have some pictures to post, but that will come later.

Last night I went to a meeting and Bryce got to stay home with Daddy. I came home to find his room a mess...toys and shoes strung everywhere. Then Dale comes around the corner and says..."we have no hot water". Great! (I guess that was his excuse for why the house was a disaster) He worked on it...but it's still not fixed. I had a cold shower this morning..but don't plan to do that again. He's actually there now draining and replacing the element...let's hope we have hot water tonight!

I can't decide if it's a good or bad thing. You see, the hot water heater is in my walk-in closet...so that meant I had to drag everything out of my closet so he could get to it. Now, I have to put everything back in..hopefully in a much more organized way! God always works in mysterious ways!

A little exciting news....I'm working on planning a get-a-way weekend with some girls to do a little (actually a lot) of scrapbooking in BRANSON! I have never been to Branson, so it should be a lot of fun!

Check back later for pictures from our weekend...Bryce had some friends over to play!

Just Like Daddy!

2010-01-15T08:46:00.001-06:00

A Visit With Santa

2010-01-13T08:48:00.003-06:00

Not so sure what to think....

Got a little closer to Santa and he wasn't having any part of it!

Too close for comfort...I thought it was funny!!

Why are you taking pictures of me?

He wouldn't sit on Santa's lap so Santa stood beside us! Still unsure about the man in red with a white beard!

Quack!

2010-01-12T07:03:00.000-06:00

Bryce wearing the duck towel he got for Christmas...he loves this towel!

Obsession

2010-01-11T21:15:00.002-06:00

It's official, I am OBSESSED with Photoshop Elements! I know I have already proclaimed this obsession in this post...but it's becoming an even bigger obsession. I got my VERY OWN Photoshop Elements program for Christmas. Along with the Photoshop Elements for Dummies book. I'm having so much fun with the different things that I can do! Here are some of the fun things I have been putting together.

Did you notice my new blog header? This was one of my first projects. All thanks to Debbie...she gave me a tutorial and it was EASY!!!!!
Making photo layouts is a lot of fun too! It makes blogging easier and more interesting!

This is just a framed pictures...simple but cute!

I know I'm still in the "beginners" phase...but I'm excited to learn more about the program and the different things that I can do! Be looking for more fun...exciting...blog posts from me!

Snowed In

2010-01-11T14:24:00.016-06:00

Well, we weren’t exactly snowed in over the weekend, but it was cold enough outside that I considered us “snowed in”. Here’s a look at the snow Thursday morning. I was wishing I back in school and could take some snow days, but you don’t get snow days with work!

I did decide that once I made it home Friday night I was NOT going to leave until Monday morning. So Bryce and I hung out in our PJ’s Saturday morning.

Bryce had fun playing with all of his toys. We watched Playhouse Disney and played all morning long. He’s dancing to Mickey Mouse’s Hot Dog Song in the first picture!

Dale came home and wanted to get our old TV (since he got a new one for Christmas) hooked up in the spare bedroom to use while we’re on the treadmill. So we bundled up and headed to Walmart to get the things we needed! So much for staying home!!

Saturday night Grandma Teresa and Papa Buffy came to visit. They spoil Bryce with some playtime and snacks and then we sent him off to bed.

Sunday morning Bryce and I bundled up and went to church…I didn’t realize it was going to be -8 degrees outside. But we were already on the road so we might as well keep going! Then we had lunch with the Kueckelhan Family and as usual it was yummy. After a little road trip and detour through Pilot Grove we made it home for a nap and relaxing evening playing with toys!

Just to prove that we had a great weekend…here’s what my living room looked like Sunday night!
I tried to clean in between but Bryce kept getting stuff out and I didn’t fight with him. He was having fun and that’s all that mattered. I did pick up the toys before I went to bed Sunday night, only to make me feel better!

Christmas with the Vest and Day Families

2010-01-11T14:24:00.014-06:00

The day after Christmas was a busy day celebrating Christmas with the Vest Family with lunch and then the Day Family with supper.

Bryce was very tired that day…we didn’t think he was going to make it through the presents.

Bryce ended up falling asleep before everyone left and we didn’t risk waking him for church. So the boys stayed home while we went to church. It was different being in church without him…I didn’t have anything to distract me. I could actually focus on mass and it was nice!

We got home from church and well, had to peel Bryce out of bed. He was exhausted! But we had to head over to Great Grandma & Grandpa Day’s for Christmas. This year was a little different because my Grandpa was in the hospital. He had gone a few days prior to Christmas and finally came home just before the New Year. He’s doing better now…we hope he can stay that way!

It was fun to have everyone together this year. Bryce had fun playing with Isaac and all the new toys they got.
And we got one more picture with Aunt Erin before she left for home. Her visit was short...but sweet!

Christmas Day

2010-01-11T14:18:00.013-06:00

Christmas morning started just a little earlier than we were hoping for…especially after a late night of card games and playing with our new toys! But we managed.

Bryce got to open his stocking. He got 2 new coloring books and crayons, a tooth brush with tooth paste, and some of his favorite snackies! I think he liked the Handy Manny Coloring Book the best!

After checking out our stockings, we got ready and headed to Grandma Teresa & Papa Buffy’s house. We got to open our presents first and then had a yummy lunch!

BBryce was spoiled with some new boots, lots of clothes, books & toys!

When we finished lunch, I played around with itunes (since I got an iPod) and the boys watched a movie.

We made it home in time for everyone to take (a much needed) nap before going to Mama Linda and Papa Eddie’s house for supper! We were all very excited to spend this Christmas together with the boys all being at very fun ages. The paper sure was flying this year!

Bryce again was spoiled with new toys, books and clothes.

He even got a new car!

We have not gotten the car out of the box and put together. We don’t have a good place to ride it around in the house so we thought we would wait and get it out when he got a little warmer and we could play outside.
Bryce helping Grandma Linda open her present!

After a long, very fun day, we loaded everything up in the car and headed home…the next day was going to be just as busy and we needed to get some rest!

Christmas Eve

2010-01-11T14:16:00.005-06:00

I had to work the morning of Christmas Eve, bummer, I know! After work Bryce and I loaded the car and headed to Grandma Teresa’s where we decorated Christmas cookies with Aunt Erin! Actually, Bryce fell asleep and Erin and I decorated the cookies. We had a little sibling competition going on as to who decorated the cookies better…but we have not picture evidence to show for it. Last year, Bryce and I went to Grandma Teresa and decorated cookies also; it’s a very nice family tradition we hope to continue!

After Bryce’s nap and the cookie mess, Bryce and I headed back home to get ready for Christmas Eve services at Papa Eddie’s church. We go every year and watch the Children’s play and the story of Jesus’ birth. Before we left, Bryce got to open his gift from Mommy & Daddy.

Some Christmas Pajamas! All washed and ready to pack into the diaper bag for the night!

After church we went to Great Grandma Wassmann’s for the Wassmann Family Christmas. Bryce got a new toy, but was WAY more interested in Caden’s toy. They played very well together!

The weather was yucky and we made it home just before it started to snow. Snuggled into bed ready to celebrated Jesus’ birth the next day!

Our Christmas

2010-01-11T08:28:00.010-06:00

Last year was technically Bryce’s First Christmas, but it was a little hard to see his excitement at 3 weeks old. So this year I was never more excited to celebrate the Christmas season with Bryce. After his birthday I was ready to get the house decorated for Christmas, and to our surprise, he very rarely messed with the decorations.

Bryce - Christmas Day 2008!

Bryce - on Christmas Day 2009!

One Saturday morning I took Bryce to a Parents As Teachers play group where Santa Claus was going to be coming. Bryce had a great time making the crafts and playing with the other kids. He, however, was not as excited about seeing Santa and was definitely not going to sit on his lap!

I have pictures of him screaming with Santa…but something went wrong with the email and I can’t open the file. So if I get it figured out, I’ll share the pics later!

Even though Bryce wouldn’t actually sit and talk to Santa that day, we asked him if he wouldn’t mind coming to our house early this year. We knew we were going to be very busy and that we want to celebrate just a day early so we could enjoy our family time and not be rushed. Santa obliged, and brought all of our gifts to us on the 23rd.

Bryce with all the gifts that Santa brought him. Santa did bring the rocking chair, and Bryce LOVES to sit in it and rock. Very cute.

Bryce opening his gifts from Santa. New Nike shoes and a new John Deere Sweatshirt!

Taking a test of the paper...guess he had to make sure it tasted good!

A John Deere Pop-Out Barnyard...he's getting better at it!Helping Mommy open her gifts...he even thought he would carry around my new purse!

Bryce helping his Daddy open his new TV! Dale was so excited that he had to hook it up that night!

We were truly blessed this year. We look forward to spending more time together as a family this year and making memories together!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-29T09:13:00.000-06:00

I know I'm a few days behind schedule, but I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. We were very blessed to share the holiday with all of our family. Unfortunately, my Grandpa was placed in the hospital just before Christmas. There is hope for him coming home today, but no guarantees.

Bryce had a awesome Christmas and was spoiled very much. I will be posting pictures soon...I have to get used to using my new Photoshop program that I got!!!

Happy New Year to everyone!

Impromptu Christmas Photo Session

2009-12-18T09:00:00.000-06:00

Pictures of the Holthus Boys!

2009-12-15T14:23:00.000-06:00

Over the weekend I took on the challenge of taking pictures for a friend. I enjoy taking pictures of Bryce and have fun with it, but I have never taken pictures for someone else. I actually had a lot of fun and I think they turned out really good. With the permission of Lynn, here are a few of my favorite pictures from Sunday morning!

Sweet Brayden is going to be having surgery for his cleft pallet in early January! Our prays are with his family as they go through this time. I hope everyone else can remember them in their prays as well!

Thanks Lynn for asking me to take these pictures...I had a lot of fun!

Bryce's 12 month Accomplishments

2009-12-10T10:56:00.000-06:00

Here is what Bryce is accomplishing at 12 months old!

**Walking...Everywhere! He really thinks he is cool being able to take off walking. We think it's pretty neat ourselves!

**Feeding himself. We can't feed him baby food anymore, he wants to eat off his big boy plate! He's trying to use the fork or spoon, but doesn't have the coordination.

**Taking a Sippy Cup of Milk. He only has 2 bottles a day now. He gets a little formula in the morning and then his bottle for bedtime. Soon he won't even want that bottle!

**Words he can say...momma, dadda, uh-oh...we're working on more. He makes sounds like he's trying to repeat words we say, but he's not there yet!

**Stairs...he has mastered crawling up and back down the stairs. He has tried being dare-devil and walk up the stairs, but he doesn't usually make it!

**Dancing...so many of the toys he got for his birthday have songs to go a long with them..it's cute to see him stomping his foot to the tune!

We are so proud of how much Bryce has grown and developed in his first year. We are looking forward to watching him grow in the next year!

Bryce's 1 Year Pictures

2009-12-10T08:44:00.000-06:00

After 2 days...3 clothing changes...and some coaxing with a piece of PVC pipe...we were FINALLY able to get some 1 year pictures taken of Bryce! I had fun with these pictures, because I was actually able to edit them with Photoshop. I'm getting better and hoping Santa slips my very own Photoshop program in my stocking!

All dressed up in his Christmas Outfit!

Snuggling with his Rudolph!
Ready to lounge in his Christmas PJ's!

Just a Big Boy! Can you believe he's 1 year old - already?

Time to tear into that Birthday Cake!

I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we have enjoyed taking them!

A Picture-less Update!

2009-12-09T10:47:00.001-06:00

Just a quick update for all of my followers (and blog stalkers)!

The Wassmann house has been a very busy place..it seems as though we are coming and going so much, that it has become the place were we just sleep at nights! We are fast approaching a very busy holiday season, and well, its sure to be fun!

In the last few weeks, Bryce has spent a lot of time with his Dad. Dale finished the Harvest season on Bryce's 1st Birthday. He has been home, pretty much, every night since then and we are happy to have a "normal" schedule to follow! I have been gone a few evenings in the last few weeks for meetings or work and it has given them the chance to bond and spend some quality time together! I think they have both enjoyed the time.

The Christmas tree is up at our house! Bryce has been great and hasn't really messed with the tree at all. There are even a few gifts under the tree and I don't think he has even noticed them! We are excited about the Christmas season and have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. We are looking forward to an exciting New Year!

Bryce's 1 year and Christmas pictures will be coming soon....I promise! I have been busy editing the pictures each night. But I have a few of my very favorites that I will be posting very soon! Be looking for those!

I am guilty of not making our Christmas Cards this year...Walgreen's actually printed some very nice picture cards for everyone! I was given such a guilt-trip by a few people (*cough*...my husband) that some of our immediate family members and few close friends will be receiving a unique card from us....I'll post a picture of the completed card so no-one feels left out!

Dale, Bryce and I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope everyone gets everything they wish for from Santa and that 2010 is just as good or even better than 2009!

Birthday Boy!

2009-12-01T14:45:00.001-06:00

Yesterday (November 30th) was Bryce's 1st birthday! He was spoiled the day before with lots of presents and toys...but still had a fun day on his actual birthday!

Posing for me in his Birthday Boy shirt...I think he was about to fall over! Trying to get a little play time in before we left for the sitters!

I took off work a little early to have a little birthday party at the sitters! Bryce got to dig into another cupcake!
Yummy!

"Posing" with his friends at the baby sitters! I think they all enjoyed their cupcakes and m&m's!
That night we rode in the combine with Dale for a little while and then Bryce got to enjoy his 1st happy meal from McDonald's! We are excited to say that Dale is finished with Harvest for the year and we get to have him back at home at nights!

Bryce had a great 1st birthday, thank you to everyone for the gifts and birthday wishes!

An Old MacDonald Birthday Party

2009-12-01T14:09:00.001-06:00

We celebrated Bryce's birthday one day early on Sunday. The house was full of family, friends and LOTS of little boys!

The invitation! I had a lot of fun making these invites, and I think they turned out pretty cute!
The Cake! I made this cake!!! Dale's mom came over and helped me with the icing, but for the most part I made the cake. I thought it turned out really cute!

Just a side view of the cake. Pretty cute!
All of the boys playing in Bryce's room before the party started. We had no girls there, just boys!
More play time! Bryce had helped himself to a blankie off the shelf!

Time to open presents! Bryce wasn't really excited about tearing into the presents, but he's pretty excited about getting to play with the toys!
Still holding on to one of his presents! Dale and I got him some John Deere Tractor slippers. He can actually wear them and still walk...I'm impressed!
Talking to all the guests at the party!
Lounging in his new chair from the Schuster Family! I think he likes it already!!
After we opened the presents, we went into the cake! I don't think Bryce knew what to think!

He first just picked the green "grass" off the top.
Then I cut a small piece out of the cake and he started digging in then!
Trying not to miss a bite!

He did a pretty good job at eating the cake!
Getting a quick wash-off from Grandma Teresa before going back to play with all his new toys!
Back to playing with all of his friends!
Aunt Erin reading him a book! We were glad to have her back to celebrate Bryce's 1st birthday.
Looks like he had a good time at his 1st Birthday party!

A Letter to My Sweet Birthday Boy

2009-11-30T09:22:00.000-06:00

Bryce,

It’s hard to believe that today you are one! It feels just like yesterday that your Daddy and I found out our lives were going to change forever. You have brought joy to our hearts that we never knew we were missing.

The day you were born will forever be in our minds and hearts. The moment we laid eyes on you we knew we would never stop loving you. We anxiously waited to watch you grow all while secretly hoping that you wouldn’t grow too fast.

There are days I wish I could just bottle you up and keep you young and innocent forever. But I know you can’t stay this way forever, so I will cherish every sweet baby moment I have with you now. Your snuggles every morning, the way your eyes light up when your Daddy walks through the door, the way your smile can melt my heart in an instant. I promise to leave no kiss unkissed and no snuggle unsnuggled. You are full of love Bryce, and we can’t wait to watch you grow even more.

Just remember, that no matter what our future holds, you will always be my baby and I will love your forever.

Momma

Bryce's First Hair Cut

2009-11-11T20:49:00.000-06:00

I know I just posted about how much I love his curls...but the hair hanging in his eyes and covering up his ears just had to go. Bryce was perfect during his first hair cut, no crying...no moving his head away...he just sat there. Well, he did move his head away when he heard the hair dryers start up...but he was perfect none the less!

Just a couple of quick before shots!

So happy!

Just getting the hair a little wet!
Getting ready to get started! He was so serious!

The first cut, there goes all those curls.

He liked the cap, the penguins were fun!

Almost there, getting handsome!

A hair dryer turned on next to us, he was much more interested in that!

Trimming up the back a little bit, didn't want him to have a mohawk!

Finally, a smile...

Such a handsome little man now!

Curls

2009-11-09T12:01:00.000-06:00

I LOVE his curly hair...

Especially right after a bath when it REALLY gets curly...

I think he is absolutely adorable; with all these curls...

Too bad he'll be getting a hair cut soon...

'Cause these curls are just too adorable for words...

Maybe we can wait...just a little bit longer...cause I really do LOVE these curls.

On the Move

2009-11-04T20:00:00.000-06:00

Bryce has become more mobile everyday. I was finally able to get a short video of him walking tonight. Every time I turn around he is trying to move from one place to another by walking. I'm sure he'll be all over the place, even more, before we know it!

Happy (1st) Halloween!

2009-11-02T15:37:00.000-06:00

Bryce had a very busy First Halloween! Bryce was an elephant this year, and it was adorable!

We started off the weekend Friday morning, he wore his Halloween shirt to Stacia's!

Showing off his new walking skills!

We made treat boxes for all of the kids at Stacia's, they got tootsie pops (decorated like spiders) and Teddy Grahams!

Friday night we dressed Bryce up in his costume and went to Pilot Grove. We took some pictures, for his 11 month birthday, and then went trick-or-treating.

We only went over to Great Grandma and Grandpa Day's house...but it was fun!

Trick-Or-Treat!

Showing them how well he is walking now!

This chair has been around for A LONG TIME! My siblings and I (and maybe some cousins) have all had our 1 year pictures taken with this chair. I think it was a different color then, but Bryce had a lot of fun climbing on the chair!

He thought he was pretty cool!
Wonder where he learned this habit from? I know I talk on the phone a lot, but not nearly as much as his dad....He kept saying "dadda" because I that is usually the person we are calling!
Just talking away! Sitting in a bigger rocking chair this time!

Saturday was a very busy day. That morning, we got up and had muffins together...just like every Saturday morning! Bryce has become very independent when it comes to food. No more baby food, he is too impatient for us to feed it to him.

Yummy, Strawberry muffins!

After breakfast we left to do a little trick-or-treating at Great Grandma and Grandpa Vest's house. He got to bring home the whole bowl of Goldfish!

That afternoon we went to Columbia for a baby shower for a girl I used to work with. She is expecting at the end of December. Bryce was really good at the shower. He helped me make this scrapbook page for her.

This is the card I made for her shower. The theme for the baby's room is bumble bees, I thought it turned out pretty cute!

After a much needed nap, for the whole family, we set out for a long evening of trick-or-treating.

Our first stop was Great Grandpa Harold's. He had some yummy cookies for us!
Then we went to Great Grandma Bernadines house, Tyler "Cowboy" was there too!
Then we made it to Papa Eddie and Grandma Linda's house. There he got to take his costume off and have dinner!

Bryce was so good for Halloween and did so well in his costume. He had a lot of fun for his first Halloween!

11 Month Pictures

2009-11-02T15:36:00.000-06:00

Bryce turned 11 months old on the 30th. We'll be celebrating his 1st birthday in no time!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Jammies!

My Favorite!

"Trying" to Take Pictures

2009-11-02T15:35:00.000-06:00

We tried to put together a quick 11 month photo shoot Friday night. This sequence of photos got me laughing...thought they were too cute not to share!

Wanting to take some cute pictures in his Halloween Pajamas with a pillow.

Attack of the pillow

Grandma said..."sit RIGHT here"

Quick, he's got that look.....

Okay...we're done!

Fun Fall Days!

2009-11-02T15:34:00.000-06:00

We have had WAY TOO MUCH rain this fall, but there have been some nice days mixed in with the gloomy rainy days. I had tried to get Bryce outside to enjoy the warm days and evenings when it works out. Here is a look back at the FUN FALL DAYS we have had!

Watching Daddy round up the cows so he can give them a vaccination. I ended up having to go help Dale, and Bryce just sat in his carseat and watched. I would wave at him and he would either wave back or just smile...so I knew he was okay!

Bryce and I came home to ALL 20 or more of these Geese one evening. We went outside to take their picture and they never moved. Then we sat on the front porch and watched them for the longest time. Two of them flew away and shortly after that they all took off. Bryce watched them very closely as they flew off!

This tree outside our house is so pretty, too bad the nasty weather has caused all of the leaves to fall off.

Mizzou's Homecoming

2009-11-02T15:33:00.001-06:00

A family friend of the Wassmann's has season tickets to MU Football games and he had 3 extra tickets to the Homecoming game. He had asked Danny and Melanie to go, but still had one more ticket and they invited me to go along!

Marching Mizzou...some of the alumni were there marching as well!

Here come those Tigers!

Not playing so well against Texas

The crowd had pretty much left after the third quarter...but we stayed until the end!

Even though the Tigers couldn't pull off a victory, it was still fun to take in the atmosphere!

Weekend in Iowa

2009-10-09T14:22:00.000-05:00

Last weekend we spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Iowa. Grandma Linda took the trip with us and provided great backseat entertainment for Bryce! Friday was also Dale's birthday, so it was nice to take a family get-away for his birthday.

All Ready to Hit the Road!

Our trip Friday morning was interesting! We had strong winds, occasional rain..and then we got stopped for a parade through Bloomfield, IA.
They had signs...one said Class of 1969...we were worried that we would have to wait for all of the classes to pass through. But the police officer kindly stopped the parade and allowed traffic to flow through. So we didn't get to find out!

Bryce was an excellent traveler. He was happy to get out of the car and crawl around on the floor. He enjoyed playing will all of Cole and Caden's toys!

Cole and I made some corn on the cob...it was delicious!
Caden is adorable, and was so sweet! It's amazing that him and Bryce and 2 months apart in age, but so close in size!

Bryce was completely entertained with Cole's game of peak-a-boo. They had a blast playing together!
Debbie made cupcakes for Dale's birthday! They were yummy!
These two pajama boys were always playing together, and did so very nicely! Cole got a little upset when Bryce would mess up his fences, but Dale helped him get them all set back up!
We spent the rainy, cold, dreary Saturday shopping at the outlet mall while the boys stayed home! Then that afternoon, we went to the Amana Colonies, braved the cool weather, and took in Oktoberfest! I'm sure it would have been more interesting if the weather wasn't as cool. But the boys got to take part in the beer drinking...the got 35 ounce mugs...and the girls did a little more shopping.

The little boys were all bundled up in their strollers and no one really complained much at all. But I think they were all happy to be home and get something to eat where it was warm.

Bryce was all smiles...looking so big!

A picture with Daddy for his birthday! Yes, Dale thought we needed the beer bottle in just one picture! Too bad my camera died just after taking this picture...so we didn't get any without the beer bottle!

We always enjoy spending time with the Schuster family and were glad they entertained us for the weekend! Cole helped us pick out some pumpkins from his garden before we left, they are displayed nicely on our front porch. Bryce had a fabulous time and slept most of the way home Sunday.

MU vs. Nebraska

2009-10-09T08:24:00.000-05:00

Got our MU Gear on.....check!

Pot of Chili Simmering on the stove.....check!

ESPN on the TV.....check!

Ready to watch MU vs. Nebraska....CHECK - CHECK - CHECK!

Last night was a great night to watch some MU Football....from our living room! If only the rain could have stopped for the players (and the fans) it would have been an even better night.

Bryce got all dressed up in his Mizzou gear, he was ready to cheer the Tigers on to victory!

Hamming it up for the camera!

M-I-Z-Z-O-U GO TIGERS!! Hanging out with mom before watching the game.

Actually, we were watching Lonesome Dove on TV...Bryce actually sat and watched the movie for 10 minutes!

Before the game even started, we were doing a few things around the house and Bryce thought he needed to help us out.

Helping Mom unload the dishwasher

Such a helper! I'd put the basket in, he would take it out.
When he got bored helping me, he crawled over to check out what Dad was doing.

Helping Daddy change the light fixture in the kitchen....finally!
My new light! I've only waited about 6 months for this light to be changed!

Even though the Tigers couldn't pull out a win, we had a good time spending the evening together as a family!

Bryce's 10 Month Pictures

2009-09-30T10:37:00.001-05:00

Bryce is 10 months old today! I sat up a fun spot to take some pictures last night and we tried to get a few. Bryce wasn't in the best of moods, but we got a few good pictures. I was having trouble with shadows, but it's just that time of year!

Proud of the leaf I gave him to hold....he did try to eat them at one point!

He had nothing to do with the straw bale or grass..he really doesn't like the feeling of either.

One of my favorite pictures...even though there are some shadows.

I wanted him to just hold the apple and smile...but he wouldn't, he kept trying to eat it. I actually did bite into the apple for him and he then started getting little pieces for himself!

Still enjoying the apple!
We packed up and moved our background to a new locale and got rid of the shadows...I think he was happy to see Grandma in this picture!
I think at one point in time he said dada while playing with the corn cob!
Yeap, he's still working on that apple!
While taking these pictures, the dog a/k/a Coyote, ran in the pile of leaves attacked Bryce and then ran over to lick my face. Then proceeded to lay down in the middle of everything! Bryce didn't seem to care as much as I did.

Labor Day Weekend

2009-09-16T08:54:00.000-05:00

I found these pictures last night and remembered that I never posted them to the blog!

Bryce enjoyed his first St. Joseph Parish Picnic over Labor Day Weekend. He was even lucky enough to indulge in the fried chicken, mashed potato and green bean dinner with me!

Getting to ring some ducks with Daddy at the Duck Pond!

Going Fishing Didn't get a very good baby friendly prize...so Nathan got an extra snake to go with his collection!Were happy to get to visit with Cheryl, Bryan and Nathan over the Labor Day weekend. I spent all day Sunday in Pilot Grove working on Bryce's scrapbook. It is coming along very well. Bryce has graced me with going to bed by 8pm every night, so it gives me about 2 hours to work on the scrapbook each night. My time to relax...I love it!

Just a few of my Favorites!

2009-09-04T09:05:00.000-05:00

I told you we took a lot of pictures for Bryce's 9 month photo shoot! Here is glimpse of more of my favorites...get your scrolling finger ready!!

Well Baby...You're a Growin' Baby!

2009-09-03T14:38:00.000-05:00

Bryce had his 9 month Well Baby check yesterday afternoon. Dr. Selva said everything looked great and that he was right on track for his age! She was very excited to hear him say "mama" while she was trying to look at his ears...he just didn't want to lay still for her!!

She said we could start introducing more table foods; because once he hits a year he'll be eating mostly table foods as we stop the formula and introduce him to whole milk!

He's got his 2 bottom teeth, which you've already seen, and has 1 top tooth that has come through. It looks like there are 3 other top teeth that are working on coming through.

Here is a look at his "stats" from yesterday...

Height: 29 inches
Weight: 22 pounds 12 ounces

He was in the 85th percentile for his growth yesterday. He has grown 3 pounds 10 ounces and 1 1/2 inches since his 6 month appointment...he's a growin' baby!

We won't be going back to the doctor until he's 12 months old...we'll have to wait and see how much he's grown until then!

The Many Faces of Bryce

2009-09-01T10:17:00.000-05:00

Here is another sneak peek at Bryce's 9 month pictures. I think these shots show off The Many Faces of Bryce!

The...serious..checking it out face.

The...I'm telling you a serious story...now listen to me! face.

The...you're so funny laughing face...I just love this picture!

The...I'm on a mission face!

The...sweet and innocent side of Bryce!

The...I Love my Mommy smile!
He loves his Daddy too...it's just that Mommy took this picture:)

Beautiful Sunday at the Park

2009-08-31T12:34:00.000-05:00

It was such a beautiful weekend, we couldn't help but spend our time outdoors. Sunday after lunch we loaded up and went to Harley Park to attempt Bryce's 9 month pictures....we accomplished our attempt by getting 167 pictures! I am still working on going through them...but here are a few shots of Bryce enjoying his first trip to the park!

It sure was a great day to be at the park!

We can't wait to do it again....real soon!

2009 Missouri State Fair

2009-08-31T11:50:00.000-05:00

Awww..we all love fair time! Especially the corn dogs and lemonades we get to enjoy while we are there! This year I was excited to go to the fair, since I had to miss last year while on bed rest. We loaded up bright and early 2 days in a row to take in the fun at the fair!

We got to the fairgrounds Saturday morning before David was to go into the show ring. We hung out for a while waiting for him to show, but got impatient and decided we would just walk around instead. Of course, we were greeted by Aunt Erin, since she was in town to spend a few days with us at the fair.

I think David was tired of waiting also...but division calf champ was worth the wait!

We walked around the fairgrounds most of the morning and then headed back to the cattle barns for lunch! David was just finishing up showing, so we were able to spend a little more time hanging out with Aunt Erin!

We probably walked around the fairgrounds twice that day. We all had a great time, it was hot, but the breeze blew at just the right times to help cool us off. The rain started as we were leaving...but we were able to get everything into the car and headed out before it really started to pour!

Bryce and I headed back to the fairgrounds early Sunday morning and made it there before the 8am start to the Open Hereford Show. Of course, when you get up that early on a weekend..you have to have a snack to start the day off right!

Just hanging out on Papa's lap while watching the show!

David even let Erin show his 2 big heifers! And she actually did better with his middle heifer than David has EVER done. I guess Erin should have been showing him for this season!

They wouldn't look at me.

There were 240 head of Herefords at the fair this year, so the wait time between classes was longer than the day before....Bryce needed to be occupied for awhile.

After the show, I took Bryce to the pig races. He had a lot of fun watching the pigs and the little boy who was lipsyncing the songs before the races.

It was a much more humid day on Sunday. Bryce and I walked around the fairgrounds for a while after the heifer show, but then left early in the afternoon.

Just ask Bryce if he is spoiled by his Grandma Teresa...he doesn't get to play with my phone...!!

The State Fair is probably our last trip for the summer. Dale is headed to the feild before long and that means that no more trips for us. But I have tons of plans for next spring and summer!

Watching the Golden Girls

2009-08-19T15:24:00.000-05:00

Now that Bryce is mobile he's getting into everything. And since he's able to pull himself up, he's pulling up on EVERYTHING...getting close enough to see the action!

Watching the Golden Girls! At least it wasn't Family Guy - Simpsons - or King of the Hill, the shows that are normally playing at our house!

Daddy telling Bryce he should probably back up just a little!

But Daddy...I like to watch the TV!!!

Trying to make his way back to the TV!!

100% Boy...but oh so cute.....and he knows it!!!

Just Another Sunday

2009-08-13T09:49:00.000-05:00

Sundays are always semi-lazy days around our house...we usually fix a big (always delicious) breakfast after going to church and then spend the rest of the day doing fun things together and we always have a well thought out dinner that we share together later that night. Our lives really don't revolve around food...we just really like to cook!

Last Sunday was no different, we had a breakfast of pancakes and country ham. Bryce LOVED his pancake! In our PJ's this time...

Bryce took a long nap Sunday morning and it gave me some much needed quite time since Dale had to go to the field. After Bryce's nap we played together, vacummed carpets, ate lunch and then went to tour the new Elementary School, Hannah Cole Primary. The school is very nice!

Dale was cutting clover seed on Sunday and really wanted Bryce to come ride with him in the combine. Being the stick to the schedule mom that I have become, I said not until after his afternoon nap! Bryce took his nap and when he woke up I got him all ready to ride with Daddy in the combine.

You need to have a snack before you can go to the field! We were taking Daddy some of his favorite cookies that I had baked while Bryce was napping!
Excited about getting to ride in the combine! He even dressed like Daddy...with his sleeveless shirt and all.....

Bryce had fun riding with Daddy. He sat on my lap and had more fun playing with the air conditioner vents and speakers than anything else. But towards the end of our ride he concentrated on watching the grain head move. I'm sure there will be many more rides in the combine.

Helping Daddy drive....

After a long day in the field, its always good to splash around in the bath tub! Bryce loves bath time, but is getting really good at pulling himself up in the tub...so it gets to be challenging sometimes.

I couldn't help myself...his hair is getting so long!

It was another great weekend spending time together as a family. This weekend will be no different...hopefully this weekend we will be spending our time at the State Fair!

What Do You Do?

2009-08-07T09:23:00.000-05:00

What do you do with a boy that wants to be right at Mommy's feet all of the time?

What do you do with a boy that could only play last night if he was sitting on Mommy's lap??

What about a boy that if Mommy leaves the room and he doesn't know it and then Mommy says something to Daddy he has to cry (hard, real crocodile tears) because we finally realized she wasn't in the room with us?

How about a boy that wouldn't leave the laundry basket alone so Mommy could fold the laundry???

Just put him in the laundry basket...with the socks and he's happy for hours...well at least for 15 mintues!

Oh, I've learned to just pick my battles on somethings!

Getting Bigger!

2009-08-05T13:47:00.000-05:00

Here are a few shots of Bryce I took last night. He is really getting good at pulling himself up to play with toys and has even tried crawling up the steps in the living room. I would imagine that in a month he's going to be all over the place and we're not going to know what to do!!

Swinging outside...always more worried about where the dog and cat are!

Swimming with Daddy!

He pulled himself up to this table several times last night, he got very close to standing a few times!

And....he's mastered the crawl! Dale was trying to coax him with the remote (his favorite toy), but once he saw me holding the camera...he was off!!! You can watch Days of Thunder in the background if you want!

The toys often get in his way...but there is no stopping him from dragging every last one of them out of their baskets, every night...guess you never know which toy you are going to need to play with!

8 Months Old!

2009-08-05T10:21:00.000-05:00

I'm a few days behind, but Bryce turned 8 months old last Thursday.

He is growing very fast...now crawling (look for post on that later), starting to pull himself up on things, and even trying to make it up the steps in our living room. Just as the song says...Your gonna miss this; I'm already missing the times that we could snuggle with Bryce and carry him around the house and he never moved! We can still snuggle with him when he's tired, but we now we have a Curious George on our hands and he has to be in the middle of everything! He is slowly learning the word NO...we are trying to teach him what he can and can not play with in our house with the word NO, sometimes he listens and sometimes he just ignores us...I guess this is just a glimpse into our future!! But, these are the fun times and I can't wait to watch him grow in the next 4 months....BTW...we are already planning his birthday party, it's going to be a blast!

Here are a few of Bryce's 8 month pictures, he looks so grown up!!

Praying For Stellan

2009-08-04T08:36:00.000-05:00

Recently I have been captivated by the story of little Stellan, who is just a month or so older than Bryce. Stellan was diagnosed with a heart defect while in utero (at about 20 weeks), they tried treating Stellan in the womb but thought they were unsuccessful. Stellan was strong and born at full-term, surprisingly, without any heart problems.

Since his birth Stellan has been in and out of the hospital. He has even been flown across the country to have an ablation done on his tiny heart at just the age of 4 months. Stellan was recently back in the hospital where he wasn't doing well at all and another miracle occured for him. He is truly being watched over by God, he was just released yesterday and is peacefully living at home with his family.

Stellan is the youngest of 4 children (all born within 3 years of each other!) and is very lucky to have the family and support that he has. I don't usually get wrapped up in stories like this, but I guess becoming a mother has changed me in more ways than one! I look at my life and faith in a much different way since reading Stellan's story in the last few weeks. In the last week, I have caught myself not caring about the (less)important things in life...like cooking, cleaning, laundry and just enjoy my time with Bryce. Life is short, sometimes too short, and I have decided that living my life in the way I see fit is the way that I want to live. I don't care anymore about how my house looks...my child is healthy and happy...and that is all that matters.

I have placed a button on the side of my blog where you can click and read about Stellan. But I must say, it is very hard to read at times, to think that such a tiny-nondeserving baby has to go through something like this. It was truly heart-breaking to think that he, only a month older than my sweet baby, is suffering in so many ways. I continue to pray that Stellan becomes stronger each and every day and makes it to the age that they can successully put in a pacemaker so that he will enjoy his life..even more.

FINALLY....

2009-07-28T13:59:00.000-05:00

I was finally able to get my 2 boys to cooperate enough for family photos! Dale's sister, Debbie, came over Sunday evening to take our pictures....she looked at the time stamp on her camera and we were only in "photo mode" for 7 minutes! Can you believe it??? I knew we had to be fast to keep Dale's interest, from the looks of things...Bryce had a good time! These are just a few of my favorites, they all turned out so well! Thanks again Debbie! Enjoy!!!

What a big smile...like my mother once said...a professional photographer would LOVE to have Bryce as their model...he loves to take pictures!

Baby Contest - 2009

2009-07-27T10:05:00.000-05:00

Last week was the Cooper County Youth Fair. We spent most of our week at the fair and had a lot of fun catching up with friends we don't get to see very often. Friday evening was the Baby Contest, we decided we would enter Bryce.....just for fun!

There were 153 babies entered into the contest total. The ages were from 0-3 years. I can't remember how many were in our category...I think 13 or so.

Waiting to be judged! We were number 7 in our category!

We got to stand next to Becca and Reece, they are good friends of Aunt Erin's! Bryce liked chewing on the card with our number on it!

YAY....we got 2nd place!!!! Garrison, the prince, gave us our trophy!

Bryce really liked his trophy...he carried it around very proudly!

Mommy with her cute baby...he is at the stage of putting everything in his mouth and was more interested in watching all the other people around us!

Daddy was very proud of his baby boy!
YAY for Bryce!!

The Love of a Graham Cracker

2009-07-27T09:52:00.000-05:00

Bryce's new favorite snack is graham crackers. He could eat the whole package if you let him. Saturday afternoon we were taking his 8 month pictures (look for post later) and he was getting tired and hungry. We gave him a snack in hopes to get 5 more minutes of of him.....this is what happened!

Umm, this one broke into 2 pieces....

I guess I could eat this one piece first ...

...and then I'll try this other piece...

...nah, I'll just shove them both in at the same time!

I'm pooped!
Can you tell he got tired fast? The eyes give it away first, but the graham cracker crumbs falling out of the mouth are the best part!

Bryce doesn't get to have too many graham crackers during the day because they make him very hyper, we don't know why, but he still enjoys them when he get to have one!

A Fun Family Weekend

2009-07-20T13:08:00.000-05:00

Over the weekend we got to spend a lot of time with family....lots of fun for Bryce!

Friday night he got one-on-one time with Grandma Linda. Dale ended up needing to work so I got the joy of mowing the grass!! It's not that bad of a job, I just wish my ipod would work..then I would really enjoy it! I think Bryce had a lot of fun...Thank You again Grandma Linda!

Saturday morning Bryce and I went to Columbia to do a little shopping at Hobby Lobby...I LOVE that place. I got most of what I needed to work on Bryce's scrapbook...if only they sold time there too! I hope I get it done before his 1st birthday!

That evening we attended one of the Kempf monthly card parties. Of course, Bryce and I didn't play cards, but we enjoyed visiting with the family!

Bryce really liked being able to be outside....what wonderful weather for July!

Playing with Tyler...Bryce loves his cousins!
Getting very sleepy! Not long after this picture, he was sound asleep!
Sunday morning we got to sleep in a little bit. Bryce even took advantage of the day to sleep in. Dale made breakfast for us...Bryce thought he could help. I think he was just entertained by watching Dale work so hard on breakfast!

Bryce and Dale spent the rest of the morning lounging around the house while I did some housework. Bryce is working on crawling...he just hasn't gotten there yet. I encourage him everyday to crawl, but in the back of my mind I am terrified...I am not ready for that!

Are you talking to me????
Sunday evening, we were excited to get the news that Debbie, Cole and Caden had made the trip from Iowa to spend time with the family during the Cooper County Fair. In true Wassmann fashion we all got together for a delicious meal....we took advantage of the good moods from the boys and got some pictures. I only got this one...I was too busy trying to keep everyone's attention!!
After dinner we all gathered for some fun playtime with the kids. I'm not sure what they were playing, but Cole and Bryce seemed to enjoy themeselves!
Big hugs....
What, mom...are you taking pictures of me???
Then I need to smile for the camera!!!!

Too bad Daddy got in the way of that picture!

We are all gearing up for the Cooper County Fair this weekend. Of course, this will be Bryce's first time at the fair...so it will be a lot of fun for us!

July Randomness

2009-07-16T10:09:00.000-05:00

Here are just some fun pictures of Bryce in the last few weeks. He is growing up so fast...he's almost ready to crawl. I have the video camera handy every night, I am so sure that he is going to crawl at any moment. This morning he was almost there, but took a nose dive into the carpet. Be on the look out for a video post of Bryce trying to crawl or even crawling!!!

Riding in the boat at Grandma Linda's House. We had looked over to see him with both feet propped up by the steering wheel, but he took them down when I pulled out the camera. He's looks so grown up in this picture!

Before leaving to see Grandma Linda and Papa Eddie....we were trying to get things gathered up and he just wanted to be held and with us...Dale sat him in front of the door and he loved looking outside! Too cute.
Trying to reach the toys in the very back of the basket...he was almost completely inside the basket at one point!

2009 Jr. Nationals - Tulsa, OK

2009-07-16T09:27:00.000-05:00

This year's Hereford Jr. National was in Tulsa, OK. I think I had been planning to take this trip since last years Jr. National in Kansas City. I haven't been to a Jr. National since we went in Springfield, IL about 9 years ago - I think? So when I went last year, I really wanted to get back into showing and do it all over again. I was convinced that we would make the trip to Tulsa...and we did! Although, the week before was a little iffy...Bryce wasn't sleeping well...but it all worked out.

We left at 5am Tuesday, July 7th. We made our first stop in Springfield for breakfast. Bryce was ready to go out and stretch a little. That was probably our half way point, we were making good time that morning, we had a good traveler!

Finally...OKLAHOMA!!!!

Of course, the McDonald's over the road.
We got to Tulsa at 11:30...just in time to see David give him Extemporaneous Speech! Bryce and I stayed out of the room, I didn't want him to distract David. Earlier that morning David and 2 other Missouri Juniors competed in Team Marketing. They ended up getting 2nd...awesome!

The rest of Tuesday was spent settling into the hotel and making our way around Tulsa. Wednesday morning I got up early with the boys and went to the fairgrounds..I helped them get the heifers washed, dryed and feed for the morning. Then I went back to the hotel to get started for the day. But it rained and we didn't get to do much that day. I was hoping to go to the zoo with Bryce. He didn't seem to care......

Driving the stroller around the barns!Thursday was David's first show day of the week. He showed his bred-and-owned heifer.

She got 3rd place in her class...not too bad! The highest we have ever placed at this show is 3rd place..I got that when I showed my heifer Boomer in Springfield, Ill. So we were proud of David!

Thursday afternoon, Bryce and I went shopping with mom. We found a really nice mall that we spent a few hours shopping. Bryce got a Nemo stuffed animal from the Disney store. I was actually thinking of not buying it for him, but he sneezed on it, so I thought maybe it wouldn't be appropriate to put it back on the shelf! It has turned into one of his favorite toys!

I ended up getting sick Thursday evening and through the night with a sinus infection/allergies/cold...it just wasn't fun at all.. Bryce was already out of sorts on Thursday, I think he was just ready to go home and I was thinking of coming home a day early. After I got sick, mom decided she would just take us all home on Friday.

Bryce and David hanging out before he had to get ready to show.

We stayed to watch David show his little heifer again on Friday. Boy are we glad he did. He ended up getting 1st place in his class!!! That is so exciting for him/us.

Proud of his 1st place win!

I really wanted to holler for David after the judge picked him for 1st place...but Bryce was sleeping on my lap and I didn't really want to wake him up. I think Bryce slept through most of the show!

The price for class winners were a wooden TV tray with the logo burnt into the top. I'm sure it is proudly displayed by David at home!!

We were sad to have to leave early, but happy to be home. I know David understood, that day the temperature got up to 106...so we were really glad to be home! Next year it is back in KCMO, so we will for sure be attending the show again!

Finally An Update

2009-07-16T09:10:00.000-05:00

I am WAY behind on updating my blog. I have so much to share. I'm going to do several posts so you don't get tired of reading... hope you enjoy!!!!

Keep checking back, we have so much more going on this summer!

June 2009

2009-07-16T09:09:00.000-05:00

June was a very busy month for us. We had lots of birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and just lots of fun!

Erin moved to her new job in Harrisonburg, VA on May 31...Dale smoked some ribs for the family the night before they left. It was delicious and a great send off for Erin. Before she left we got one picture of the 3 kids.

Let me be the one to say...I'm pretty sure I look like the odd ball in this family! Although, none of us look alike at all....

Mom stayed in Virginia with Erin for her first week and Bryce and I picked her up from the airport on Saturday the 6th...also Mom's birthday. Bryce wasn't so sure about what to think...he just hung out in the stroller while we watched airplanes come in! We ate at Red Lobster on the way home...Bryce's first trip of many I am sure! I didn't get any pictures of Bryce...I just wasn't thinking.

On June 15th I had my 25th birthday. The Thursday before I had decided that I was going to do whatever I wanted to do for my birthday, since Dale had decided not to do any kind of big party. I was blessed to spend a lot of time with friends, family and very spoiled. Dale sent me flowers and everyone got me some super cool gifts. I don't have pictures of all of them...but I got this awesome handpainted wine glass from Melanie...it was too cute not to share.

Of course the bottle of wine and chocolates that came with it were pretty special themeselves!

I was also spoiled with a new video camera from Dale, Moppins from Debbie, Eddie and Linda got me a yard stake with John Deere figures and our mailing address on it, and another of my favorites will be listed in another post! I also got lots of cards in the mail which are always very nice. Thank you to everyone for making my birthday so special!

Dale and I helped celebrate our friend Luke's 30th birthday on the 12th. Then we attended a surprise birthday party for Kim on the 28th. Lots of fun!

Along with all of our birthday celebrations, the Wassmann's celebrated our wedding anniversaries. Our 3rd anniversary was June 17, Danny & Melanie's 4th anniversary was June 18 and Debbie & Chris' 5th anniversary was June 19. It's is Melanie and I's mission to take a family anniversary trip some year...when, we just don't know!

June was a busy month...but I don't think we would have it any other way. I can already say that they rest of the summer looks to be just as busy!

Bryce's First Cattle Show

2009-07-16T09:07:00.000-05:00

Saturday, June 13 we made a trip to the State Fair Grounds in Sedalia to watch David show his heifer's at the Missouri Cattlemen's Show. It was a long day, but the weather was great so it was enjoyable.

We got to Sedalia early enough to do a little shopping. We of course headed to Gene's Boots & Hats where I got my birthday present from Mom & Dad....new boots! They are already broke in well and I could probably wear them everyday they are so comfortable. Hot....right???

We got back to the fairgrounds in time for lunch - ummmmmm sweet potatoes! I think he was cheesing at his Uncle David.

Finally the show started - Bryce and I couldn't stay for the whole show, but we were at least able to see David show his little heifer. He did really good, he won his division!

Bryce petting the price winning heifer!!

Ready to go to more shows!

Teeth

2009-07-16T09:05:00.000-05:00

That's right, Bryce got his first set of teeth a few weeks ago. I haven't been able to catch a picture of him smiling with his pearly whites, but at least here you can see that they are actually there!!

Nooooo...I wasn't hurting him...he was gabbering the whole time, trying to get the camera from me.

I found him these biscuits that help entertain him while we are either eating dinner or trying to make it. A little messy, but so much fun!!!!

7 months old

2009-07-16T09:03:00.000-05:00

Bryce turned 7 months on Tuesday June 30th. We didn't really have an official photo shoot this month, time just didn't allow. But we did get some pictures of him for Aunt Erin that we are calling his 7 month pictures. We'll start again at 8 months...and I have some fun ideas!

PhotoShop Junkie

2009-06-23T10:57:00.000-05:00

Erin, David & I got Mom Photoshop Elements for Mother's Day. I was playing around with it Saturday evening and I was able to get 1 picture edited. It's going to take me a little while to get used to the program - but it's so much fun!

This is one of his 6 month pictures

I thought it looked pretty awesome! It can get a little addictive - I really need to just take 1 whole day off to just play with photoshop and see what all I can do!

My Little Fishy!

2009-06-19T09:25:00.001-05:00

Last night we put Bryce in the pool for the first time. He had soooooooo much fun!!! The water temperature was around 86 degrees so it was perfect for Bryce to really enjoy himself. He splashed around everywhere, I can't wait to get him back in soon.

First time in the swimming pool!

Daddy and Bryce enjoying the pool!!

He was very serious most of the time, but we did get a few smiles and giggles out of him - of course I didn't have my camera ready when that happened!

He just loved to splash around!!
Always trying to reach for the water - he loved to just touch the water!
Just lounging - relaxing after a long day at Stacia's!!!!!

After swimming it was time to eat - I think the pool wore Bryce out more than anything, he was falling asleep while eating! Notice the messy face, he was just too tired to eat!

My Sweet Baby Boy

2009-06-17T14:01:00.000-05:00

The month of June has been a VERY BUSY month with celebrations, travel and just good fun times. There is still so much to come this month, that I'm going to wait and try to update the blog all at once...we'll see how that works out!!

In the meantime, I wanted to share some cute pictures I got of Bryce last night.

It all started when he was sitting on the floor playing like a big boy.....

....then he started cheesing for the camera!!!

My favorite picture from last night...my sweet baby boy!

6 Month Photos

2009-06-08T08:45:00.000-05:00

Soooooo...I'm finally getting Bryce's 6 month pictures posted. Let's just say, it was a long week last week and I was too tired to work on them! I picked out my favorites, and still ended up with several...but I've narrowed it down to 10 pictures! Enjoy....

Sitting Tall!

2009-06-05T09:30:00.001-05:00

Bryce is really sitting up well, here are a few pictures I got of him last night sitting.

I think he was telling me a story...or maybe telling me to get this crazy camera out of his face!!

And then he found the TV!!!!

He is quickly out growing his infant car seat, so we made the purchase of a new convertible car seat. This thing is massive!!! It's like his own lazy boy, I don't think we will be hearing many complaints from him while traveling. It should make for a comfortable ride for when we decide to drive the 14 hours to Virginia or the 4 hours to Iowa!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nightly Entertainment

2009-06-05T08:41:00.001-05:00

Bryce has become much more interactive these days. He is really "talking" alot. He keeps us entertained most evenings...which is good, because it seems to wear him out and he sleeps REALLY GOOD!!!!

Here is a cute video of Bryce "talking" to a bear that Erin got at Dave & Busters. It also shows how well Bryce is sitting up now!!
(Just ignore Wheel of Fortune in the background, for some reason the TV was up REALLY loud!)

Bryce is 6 months old!

2009-05-30T08:54:00.000-05:00

Hard to imagine that only 6 months ago, Dale and I were still Dale and I...but in an instant our lives were changed and it feels as if Bryce has been with us the entire time.

Bryce had his 6 month check up yesterday. He weighed 19 pounds 2 ounces and was 27.5 inches long. He is growing so much!!! The doctor said we could start baby foods and he should be at least trying to use a sippy cup by the time we go back in 3 months. We can also start introducing finger foods. It's amazing to me that he is already starting baby and finger foods!!

Here's a look back at the last 6 months.

2 weeks old, sweet sleeping baby

1 month old...a John Deere Baby!

2 months old

3 months old...beginning to be much more active

4 months old...cute cowboy!

5 months old...getting so big!

Everyday I am grateful for the sweet baby boy we have...he has brought a lot of joy and happiness to our lives. Can't wait to watch him grow in the next six months!