Go USA!!

We have been watching the World Cup at our house and have had a lot of fun cheering on our team. We always make sure that Mason wears his US Men's National Team shirt whenever they are playing. Our tie against Portugal was disappointing, and we need to beat the very difficult German team. But we believe that we can win! Go USA! 

Russell Family Reunion

We drove to Lava Hot Springs this weekend to go to the Russell/Wilmore family reunion. Grandma and Grandpa Russell grew up in Lava, so the reunions are often held there and we always have a great time! There is so much to do in that little town, and it's always fun to see all the family. Mason did a great job meeting all of the family members, even if he didn't nap when he was supposed to! :) There were just too many people to meet.


Grandma and Grandpa Russell and their sons- Jim, Kirk, Brad and Dale.

We were able to get all eight of Grandma and Grandpa Russell's great-grandchildren together. I'm not sure we managed a picture where they were all looking at the camera, but we tried!

We also got a few pictures of the grandchildren as well! (They held still a little better.)

Grandpa Russell with Mason and Tannon.

Mason loves his cousin Savannah, he couldn't get enough of her!!

It was so wonderful to spend time with the Russell grandparents!

We drove up with Mason's Aunt Anna and Uncle Aaron. He was so excited to see their faces in the backseat with him that he baby talked to them most of the trip home. He's only 4 months old and already has a lot to say.

We had a lot of fun seeing everyone and showing off our cute boy.

And finally, (FINALLY!) he went to sleep. 

Seattle Adventure

The three of us flew to Seattle for the weekend to visit our wonderful friends and go to the Sounders vs. Real soccer game.


Mason did great on the airplane, everyone gave us the stink eye when we were the last ones to run onto the airplane carrying a baby, but he slept for most of both flights. When he wasn't sleeping he was smiling at the people behind us through the seats.

We stayed with our friends Matt and Kimmy, who have a six year old son Isaac, who Mason was enthralled with the entire trip. 

The game was also fun, although Real did not play very well and we lost 4-0. The three of us wore our Real gear but sat in a section of Sounders fans so we had a few taunts, but most people were very nice! 

Even though the game did not end well, we had a great weekend and we were so happy to see our friends and spend a weekend in beautiful Seattle. 

4 months old

Mason will turn four months old on June 3rd, and he is getting bigger and bigger!! He can hold his head up really well now, hold himself up on his tummy and sit in his Bumbo...

(This blue chair is a Bumbo, for those who dont know! :) 

He is eating rice cereal, mostly in his bottle, but we have been introducing a spoon to him. He isn't very excited about it yet. ;)

He has made a few friends this month with our friends' children...(already a ladies man)...

And he has had a lot of visitors!! Grandma Kelly, Grammie Vickie and Grandpa Quin all came to visit over Mother's Day weekend. I caught the Grandmas trying to run off with the baby...

We even took a few pictures without Mason! (That doesn't happen anymore, if you cant tell!) 

And finally, my good friend Michelle game to visit over Memorial Day weekend. Mason loved her immediately. 

Rolling over!

Mason learned how to roll over this weekend! 

And he turned three months old on May 3rd. He is getting so big, and is always happy and smiling. We cant get enough of this cute little face.

Meeting the cousins

We had Easter dinner with the Russell side of the family, Kirk and Elaine were nice enough to host us! We had a great time seeing everyone and Mason got to meet his cousins. 

Mason and his cousin Alyx are only four days apart! In a few years they will probably be playing at family reunions...

....but right now they will settle for a nap together. 

Both babies got lots of attention from their older cousins and siblings- Katie, Savannah and Cal. 

They all had a great time. Thank you Kirk and Elaine for hosting! 

Mason and I had our first day of work and school this week. The first day was hard, but we have all transitioned well. The other kids at daycare like him a lot and they all yell "Bye Mason!!" when we leave. My favorite comment has been from one little girl who said "Mason's dad works at a hospital. I could tell because of his green pants." So funny!! 

Turn the flash off mom!! (look at those little shoes.)