Last Bath Photos

Speaking of not getting away with underwear pictures for much longer. I think this will be my last bath series photos. One, Rocco doesn't take too many baths anymore, and two he is just getting a little to big to share these.

Bath photos have always been one of my favorite to shoot. The water glistering off his soft skin, his eyes sparkling with enjoyment and me watching with a smile. I just love these moments and will never forget how much fun they are. 

Photo Booth - Family Time

Just because photo booth pictures rock. Us hanging out in the backyard having a fire and quality family time.

Must Remember Wetsuit Every Time

So this has happened a couple of times, maybe around 5. I really need to learn that no matter what, bring his wetsuit, he will end up in the water every time. Even if he says I am not going to go in the water.

We went to check out low tide and we didn't have much time before the sun set. Just wanted to go for a little walk. I didn't bring his wetsuit and of course, he ended up in the water. It was cold too, but that didn't stop him. After we got out of the water, we still had to walk back to the car with no towel or anything. Yes, I felt bad that I didn't once again I didn’t bring that nice warm wetsuit of his.  

Sometimes he just ends up in the water in his underwear. Those moments do make for cute pictures. But I can't get away with those type of pictures much longer.

Just Hanging

Rocco and I made a little town out of molding clay he got for Christmas in his stocking. I just love watching and listening to his imagination. Daktari came in for a little love. He usually is out in his box for most of the day, but sometimes will come in for 5 mins for some love.

2013 - And Then Rocco Said...

Rocco gets sent home from school with ear ache on Tuesday. Goes to doctor and gets medicine. Wakes up at 11:00 at night with pain. Mom goes to work in the morning and calls to check on how Rocco is feeling. Rocco answers the phone.

Mom – How are you feeling this morning?
Rocco – Good
Mom – Your ear doesn’t hurt.
Rocco – No
Mom – That is good. So you are planning on going to school today.
Rocco – Well, I am not planning on but Dad is planning on it.
Mom – Well I think Dad’s plan might trunk over your plan.
Rocco – Well I am kind of feeling not so good.
Mom – I thought you just told me you were feeling ok. - November

Jared, "you guys sure do make a lot of dishes." Sheryl, "don't always say you guys, Rocco only made one messy dish." Rocco, "Yeah don't say you guys she is a woman." - November

"Mom, do you think you should give me some honey before bed." (I did the night before for coughing) You haven't been coughing, I don't think you need any. "Well then I won't be irritated, just give me some honey mom." - November

I got an idea guys. How about one night mom two nights dad. - August

Rocco got a toy taken away because he threw it and it fit my face. I told him he can't play with it the rest of the day. He followed this with, "This is the worst day of my life." I knew I would hear this at one point, but not really at this early point.  - May

Snuggling in bed. Rocco -Mom. Me - Rocco it is time to go to bed. Rocco - just one thing. What do you think is at the end of space. Mom - more space, it never ends. Rocco - I think it is just pretend space. - April

For my next birthday I want a flower and a cup and a plate. Oh and one more thing, this time it is going to be a toy. I want that model batman mobile. - April

Are we going to have a garage sale today? Mom - no, I don't have anything I want to sell. Rocco - I do.   Mom - what would you want to sell. Rocco thinks for a minute and says - my green box with nothing in it. Mom - I don't think anyone would want to buy a green box with nothing in it. - April

Mom, you know what I am trying to pull out of my nose - my nostril. And then when I pull at both of them, I am going to grow a new one. - March

Surprise Christmas for Grandpa

Operation surprise Grandpa was a success. Faith had a great idea to have us all come down to surprise Grandpa. She planned it months in advance and we all made the arrangements to get down there to make it happen.

My Dad was planning to make a trip up here to see a few of us and then stop by Stacie's on the way to his mission. But little did he know we were all showing up a few days ahead of his scheduled plans. Stacie and the boys, Faith and us met at the house to surprise him with Christmas caroling. We had to sing a few verses and a few different songs before we realized he could not hear us. So Faith went inside and told him to get the door. He was so surprised, he could barely talk. Later in the night Stephanie, Austin and Stephen showed up for round two of the surprise.

We had a great visit filled with swimming, bowling, catch, pool, laughter, and hugs. We each took the 57 Chevy for a ride around the block. Rocco really enjoyed this because he got to sit in the front seat.

It was great to all be together and continue some great family traditions. The Grandkids all wore matching PJ's that Grandma got for them. They are currently still Rocco's favorite PJ's to wear. We remade some old family pictures and captured some new ones.

More Christmas Specials

Rocco read and listened to Grandma's narated Christmas Story more time than there is rain deer.
Mom snuck in a quick picture with Santa before i had to buy the complete set.
Rocco hanging out with the train master at the back of the caboose.
Special time with Mom and Santa on the Holiday Train.