California trip

Weston and I made a quick weekend trip to California to pick up some cows and a horse...while we were there he attended his first football game. He was really interested in watching the cheerleaders until half time when he fell asleep.

He wasn't too happy about waking up after the game and wasn't too interested in congratulating his cousin Anthony on a good game.He does like to watch the new additions to our little cow herd.

9 Months Old

Yesterday we had our nine month well check and everything checked out fine! Weston weighs 23 pounds, 2.5 ounces, is 29 inches tall and in great health. His doctor was impressed with how many developmental milestones he has already achieved. Everyday there is something new. Over the weekend he discovered how to steer and turn around his push-walker. A nice relief for us, since now when he hits the wall, couch or chair he no longer whines until we come rescue him. He has such a big personality now and loves to play games. He also seems to be interested in lots of things...here are some possible career choices based on his recent activities:

Janitor or house-husband?

Team roper or bull rider?Optometrist or career student?Veterinarian or lion tamer?

Labor Day

We spent the holiday weekend in Montana visiting family. Danny and Olivia didn't get to come but Weston was able to spend some time with his cousin Reese, Auntie's Jen and Tami and Uncle Josh. While we were there Weston went to his first rodeo, rode the carosel and a (real) horse for the first time, and visited yet another Montana bar (there seems to be a trend here...). Relaxing in the afternoon.

Great Grandma sharing her Fuzzy Navel...

He wanted so badly to climb up on that bike, so Scott put him up on it and away they went.

Roasting hot dogs down by the river...kinda looks like an old drunk cowboy (scary).

Checking out the sheep with cousin Reese at the fair.

Sharing a toy with cousin Reese (the sharing part only lasted the first night we were there).

Go Beavs!

In honor of back to school week and the two-week countdown until football season officially starts.

Clapping Weston

This one's for Avo.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN20aRMTUQI

A lesson in walking

Weston loves to push around his walker. And he is getting really good at it...check him out at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz78KhqlfME

August

Weston's favorite part of the day is heading back to see the heifers. I didn't catch it, but a second after this photo was taken Gracie licked Wes, and he didn't even flinch. He's also sporting his first pair of wranglers today. Still a little big, but anything smaller than 12 months in size is way too tight.

He's almost outgrown this hat too, but we have a Chico State one (from his godmother) that almost fits!

And his second favorite past-time is his afternoon snack. He gets excited when I get out the graham cracker box. Flo likes this time of day too as she comes in afterwards and acts as the clean-up crew.