Splash Park...

Last week I took Macie to the splash park for the first time this year. She went a couple times last year, but she just played in the little fountains (she was only one). This year she loved it, and went crazy:) I think she RAN everywhere(which is against the rules)but she was too excited to walk.

Macie is always taking off her shoes everywhere. And if she can find someone Else's that she likes better, she'll do a trade:)
Macie going down the slide at the playground by the water park.
Macie wanted to go on the "horsies" so bad all day at the splash park, so before we left I let her ride....and she HATED it! Of course:) This was her face the whole time, and when it was over she was so happy to get off.

Here is the excitement of Branson's day.
Macie and her cousin running around holding hands, it was so cute to watch them.
Macie running all around...she never stops!
Climbing down the stairs from the slide.
She had such a fun day at the park.

Great Neighbors

I feel SO LUCKY to live where we do. I have not met a neighbor that's been unfriendly at all! They are ALL so nice! Since we've moved here we've been given treats, fruit and veggies from different gardens, fresh flowers, and tons of offers to help with our lawn when we start putting it in. It's a very nice neighborhood, and we love it!

These are some veggies from a neighbors garden...they are so nice to share!
These are some flowers that our neighbor down the road gave to Reed to give to me.....aren't they pretty?! And they stayed alive for almost two weeks after they were picked!

Busy Girl

Macie is GOING all the time! She is SO active and BUSY these days! It seems like she never stops, until she falls asleep. I love these pictures of my little exhausted girl crashed on the floor, because she never seems this peaceful...only when she's asleep:)

Blessing Pictures...

I tried and tried today to get a couple cute pictures of Branson in his blessing outfit, but this is as good as is got. Maybe I'll try again in a few days, but today we are all tired of the camera! I sure wish I could take a class, but I think I'll have to wait until spring, when Branson is a little older. I know the lighting in these is not great, so any ideas for shooting indoors would be great. I would LOVE some input and critiquing. And be HONEST....I need help:)

Fun while it lasted...

On Saturday afternoon we decided to take Macie to Rigby Lake. It had been so hot all day long, so we thought the water would feel great! But it's Idaho, and as soon as we got there a thunderstorm started to roll in. It was hot when we got in the car, but not so much when we got to the lake (which is only about 2 miles away). We did get to play in the water for a few minutes, and we will be back because we have a season pass:) Macie absolutely LOVES the water, and it was really hard to get her out of the lake when the thunder and wind started!




Sunday Naps. I just thought this was cute, so I added it in:)

Catching up....

It's been a little crazy around here for about the last month, so the blog's been a little neglected. We are loving our new home, and especially our new baby. Branson is such an easy going baby, just like Macie was, and puts up with A LOT from his sister. Macie started out really soft with him, but has lately decided that torturing him is much more fun. But he still loves her and gets excited to see her. He is growing like a weed, and is very healthy and happy. We love him so much and can't imagine our family without him. Macie is in a big girl bed now, so sometimes that is an adventure. She is talking so much more the last few weeks, and is starting to repeat everything, so we have to watch out:) She turns two at the end of this month, and it shows! She definitely has her "terrible two" days, which are teaching me a lot of patience...hopefully. But life is good here, and we are loving the summertime!

Just a little side note: Branson's baby blessing was last Sunday, but I forgot to take any pictures. I will get some of him in his blessing outfit next week because this week is a little bit crazy. Here are a few pictures of the kids the last month or so.....

Pictures.....

Here are a few(or a lot) of pictures from the last couple weeks. Branson is 2 weeks old tomorrow, I can't believe that! He has already gained about a pound because he eats a lot:) But everyone is adjusting well, and I cannot imagine our family without him now that he is here.

I love that I was actually able to catch this little smile with my camera!




Macie wanted to take pictures of her baby while I was trying to get some of Branson...

Branson Reed Denning

Our sweet baby boy was born on Thursday, April 29, at about 12:00 PM. He was 6 lbs 15 oz, and 21 in long with hair just like his sister's. I was due on the 27th, and was scheduled to be induced on the 29th at 5:00 AM. They told us to call the hospital at 4:30 to make sure it was ok to come in. So bright and early Thursday morning I called in and they told me they were a little short staffed, so wait until 7:30. But Branson had his heart set on five :) I had my first contraction at about five, and they started out close and strong. so by 6:00 I was calling the hospital again telling them that I had to come in now. It was kind of embarrassing, I felt like I was making it up. My labor was progressing really quickly, so I was able to get my epidural right away, unlike Macie's delivery, and it was great! My body knew what it was doing this time, so the pushing was a breeze....amazing! And at about noon we said hello to Branson Reed Denning. To tell you the truth, I was really nervous about not feeling an instant bond with our little boy. I was SO excited to have Macie, and I just couldn't wait for her to come out so I could start being a mom! But with Branson I was so nervous to have another baby while I still had a toddler, and I was DREADING nursing again. I felt so guilty for not feeling a special bond with this one like I had with Macie before she was born. But the moment this little guy was born both Reed and I felt such an overwhelming and instant LOVE for him. What a relief:) And nursing has been so easy this time, and I actually am enjoying it! Macie has done great with him so far. She is ALWAYS wanting to hold him and touch him and kiss him, which gets tiresome, but is better than jealousy:) Reed and I feel so blessed that everything went so well, and want to say thank you so much for everyone who has helped us these last few days.....especially with Macie. And I want to say thank you to Reed for being so great through labor, delivery, and recovery. You are the best!