TJ and I got back yesterday morning. We had such a great time. Matt picked us up from the airport at about 11pm on Saturday and we drove half way to Napa. The next morning we headed up to a campground in St. Helena...a town just north of Napa. It was 102 degrees so we just set up camp and jumped back in the truck...we headed straight to the wineries! TJ didn't like the heat AT ALL, it was hilarious (kinda;-))! Every time we'd open the truck door or walk out of a store he'd start shaking his head noooo and pitchin a fit. Once we were done at the wineries it was still very hot so we headed to the Old Faithful Geyser. The boys were lucky enough to catch some mist when it erupted! After some ice cream we headed back to our campsite...once the sun went down it was peeerfect! The next day it was very hot again so we hibernated in a hotel close to the airport. TJ and I left that evening at about midnight. He was great on the plane this time, thank goodness!!
Matt sends his love to everyone and cannot wait to get off in the fall! We're halfway there!!!!

Hello All!
TJ is going through a BIG transition right now! He mimics EVERYTHING you say, or at least tries to! It's hilarious! I cannot wait for Matt to hear him! Speaking of Matt, I THINK (keep your fingers crossed) we're going out this weekend to see him!!!! I talked to him over the weekend and he was almost certain that he'd have mandatory days off!!!! The first time this season, that's craziness! Anyways, TJ and I will fly out Saturday night. At this point Matthew doesn't think we can make it this time, so I can't wait to surprise him:-) We're gonna camp in Napa...TJ loves to sleep in the tent and I want Matthew to see that!

More Summer Days with TJ

YAY...I finally talked to Matt!!! Today was the toughest day I've had since he left and his call couldn't have come at a better time:-) I can try to handle not seeing him but not talking to him, too, MOMMY NO CAN DO! Anyway, he's till on the UT fire and they believe they'll be there for the next few days.
TJ on the other hand, is doing spectacular! Last night at dinner he was using his fork to eat!!!! Usually he just plays with it for a second and tosses it. He would watch me poke my piece of chicken and put it in my mouth and then he'd poke one of his peices and put it in his mouth!! I was so excited!!!!!! He only did it a few times and then he wanted to finish his with his fingers...his dad thinks food taste better that way, too!;-)

Here's a pic of TJ...books books books...he loves them!!! And hats, LOVES to wear them!

Playing SOOOO BIG with Auntie Laura!

Grandma Orth's 70th Birthday Party

Hello my wonderful family and friends! Just a little update...Matthew's crew was FINALLY called to a fire! They headed to Winnemucca, NV for a dessert fire. They worked 1 HOT, 92 degree day and then headed to UT for a different fire. I haven't heard from him since they were called to that fire but I know he would if he could! TJ has 4 molars comin through, lucky me;-) He LOVES to read books, which is just shocking to me! We're gearing up for Tim and Angela's wedding, I cannot wait to see my brother get married to an amazing little lady!!! We had a wonderful day yesterday, out on the river. It was my grandma's 70th birthday party on a river boat, it was so cool!! I will post pics very soon:-)

4th of July Weekend

Hello Hello!
Just wanted to let you all know....4th of July pics are coming! I will get them up this weekend:-)

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Have a wonderful and SAFE 4th of July weekend!!! TJ is off to Brainerd today, with Grandpa Mark and Grandma Kimmy! I'm heading down to Mankato with Kate Miller, to visit Mike Saucier! Single lady pool party at Candace's on Saturday...and Sunday TJ and I are heading to Red Wing to go camping with Grandma Lorrie, Grandpa Gus, and Uncle Nick! I am so excited for our weekend to start!! Take Care...Hugs and Kisses from TJ and I:-)

FIRST POST!!

OK...I finally caved in...I'm startin a blog! This will make it easier to share pictures with everyone. Enjoy!!!:-)