It was raining all weekend (like it does here) so we took Mason to the children's museum in Portland this weekend!! He had a blast! They had a Blue Man Group exhibit where the kids could play drums and learn about sounds, a pet hospital where they could practice using stethoscopes on stuffed animals and a construction zone where Mason loves pushing around rubber rocks. We will definitely by going back soon!
I recently decided to leave my job and stay home with Mason. This was an enormously difficult decision and came with a lot of heartache. This job was the reason we moved to Washington, I left a position that I really enjoyed in Utah, and I was hoping it would be a positive change. Unfortunately I found myself in an extremely negative environment. I hoped it would improve, but it got to the point where my unhappiness with my job was effecting every aspect of our lives. I decided to leave my position and enjoy being a mom for the time being. I'm hoping I can find something else that I enjoy soon. Trent has been so supportive during this tumultuous time and I am so grateful that I have him to lean on. I am sad to leave a field that I love, but I'm going to keep a positive attitude, look towards the future and choose to be happy! And spend a little more time with this adorable stinker.
We had a full house for Thanksgiving this year, and we loved it. My parents flew up Jerome, Kelly and Devon came from Boise, Lizzie flew over from Lewiston and Kathleen and Danny drove down from Canada to celebrate with us. It was so much fun to have everyone come see us! Mason loved having all of these people to play with him, and the dogs were happy to have all the extra attention. I had a lot of help cooking the meal and a lot of help tackling leftovers, which was much appreciated. I borrowed a few of your pictures Kathleen, I hope that's ok. :)
Mason loved coloring, reading books and watching movies with his Grandma Kelly.
The puppies loved Danny!!
Aunt Lizzie taught Mason a lot of important life lessons during her visit, like how delicious whipped cream is...
And the words to annoying pop culture songs.
We had a lot of fun with everyone. Now it's time to start getting ready for Christmas!
