A First For Everything

 We have had a big month so far and there is still more to come.  After six weeks of interviewing with Touchstone, Peter was finally offered a job as a Brief Strategic Family Therapist.  He will be going into peoples homes and having family therapy sessions.  We are very excited that this has worked out.  Not only will he be getting a regular income he will also be getting his hours to eventually become an LCSW and be able to open his own practice....someday. 

This last weekend we went and stayed in a cabin with the Dangerfields in Flagstaff.  We got to celebrate Scouts 1st birthday.  She shocked us all by consuming her entire birthday cake.  I seriously wish I had video of the cake eating feat, it was a very impressive moment in her life that I'm sure she will want to remember.

Post cake eating.

 I'm glad that she is finally excited about receiving presents.  She loves her new bike and screams when we take her off.

 

 Claire receiving one of Scout's world class back rubs.

 Spelunking with dad.

Here is the Dangerfield family at Lava River Cave.  It was a blast!

 

We also went to the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course where I embraced my fear of heights.  40+ feet up in the air hanging from a cable and walking/swinging/jumping from logs and ropes.  We got a fabulous workout and had a lot of fun.  It is a must try if you are spending the day in Flagstaff.

On the way home, we couldn't help ourselves from stopping at Slide Rock.  It was a great conclusion to an amazing weekend.

Leaving This Town

Matthew is gone....he left for Salt Lake and will soon leave for Argentina.   I still remember the day Matthew was born.  I was in the second grade and my mom, Granny D, rode her bike down to Houston to tell me he had been born.  Its strange to think that so many years have gone by.  Its been fun to reminisce, Matthew remembers Ty and I helping him learn to ride a bike, and how he had the most ridiculous batting stance as a t-ball player.   Matthew we will miss you tons, you are such a sweet kid always so nice and pleasant to be around.  You will be a great missionary.  We will pray for you constantly and just always remember that your family loves you.

-Lacy, Peter and Scout 

Ragged & Dirty

Scout and I love our morning routine.  Time with dad, walk, make the bed, swing, water the garden.  I love that she is very adventurous and always ready to play.

 Unfortunately I didn't get a shot of her fully in the garden digging.

 However the digging is just her effort to find the premier dirt to eat.  I don't even try to stop it any more she just loves it too much, and there is something about a dirty kid that i just love.

Summer Wind

  With the promise of 72 degrees and windy weather, Lindsay and I took the kids out to the desert and played at the Usery Pass park. 

 

 Scout holding on tooth and nail as Olive rocks them back and forth. 

I feel like all outings are all about what do we have to eat, lately I've been making kettle corn thanks to the whirley pop.  I've never really been impressed with any of Scouts abilities until I saw her consume an entire bag of popcorn, she didn't even stop for water or to go to the bathroom. 

Just so we are all aware I'm really impressed with everything my child does.  Especially her ability to make people smile.

East-er Indian Princess

I know that I claimed that I would make at least one post minus a certain baby girl, but Easter happened and I love holidays and babies.

 

Surprisingly, Scout enjoyed picking up eggs more than I thought she would, and she loves her new sock bunny. Easter wasn't quite the flop that most other holidays have been, a 10 month old can enjoy candy and fun.

  

 Scout had the run of the yard with all her cousins, aunt/uncles, friends and grandparents doting over her....spoiled rotten.

 Not being the only baby around the dangerfield's house is getting to Scouts ego.  So in order to stick out a bit from the crowd she has taken to weight lifting and flexing in order to showcase her massive biceps.  You should see her abs...she is going to reveal those later this summer in her babykini. 

We are very blessed to have a Heavenly Father who atoned for our sins, and are grateful to celebrate Him this season.

Happy Easter!

Spring Back x2

as a stay at home mom i live for the days when Peter is around...or other family, but we like Peter best.  so my body about exploded from excitement when i had 2 weeks of spring break.  i dont even attend school and i think i was more excited than any of my nieces or nephews.  so to catch you up on what happened.

 

camping with the Dangerfields 

 sleepover/tp-ing with nieces and nephews 

 lots of time at the zoo

 sycamore creek

  st patricks day

jerome...wishing i had thought to make a cute face in this photo.  way to make me look dumb Browns.

my goal for the next few posts are to be scout free.  i love my girl but im really struggling to find photos without my child.

I've Seen It All

Peter and I have made it a habit of going to at least one concert a year.  As regular concert goers in our youth this is somewhat of a shock to me.  But if your going to only see one show Radiohead was a great choice for the year.   My mind literally exploded as I watched Thom Yorke move and groove, I couldn't take my eyes off him..... and that pony tail.  The only person I have ever met that equals the energy level of this performer is Geoff Lang.  Geoff you may have missed your true calling in life as a performer.  

I realized last night that I have changed a little since being a regular concert goer.  Such as the following:

1.  I was concerned/bugged that all these people were going to drive home after the show.

2.  I wanted to sit.... for a minute.

3.  I couldn't justify buying a $40 shirt. (when did that happen? $40 is the new $20...yikes)

4.  I like the way the show sounds if i plug my ears, the words are much more clear.

I am already anticipating of what concert next year will bring.