I'm Gettin' Crafty & A Little Birdie's Story

I realized after I uploaded these pictures that my sink is dirty, so don't look too close! You might just see crumbs from Tom's favorite Doritos-Buffalo Wings and Ranch in there.

I got on a crafting kick and have totally re-decorated the house. I had been wanting to make those mason jar soap dispensers for a while, and I waited until my cheap soap dispensers ran out and then used the pumps for this craft. I was pretty proud of myself, it was fairly easy, and with my handy-dandy tool box, I got these things (I did another one for our bathroom) knocked out within 10 minutes, tops! I feel like it adds a nice country touch to the kitchen. I asked Tom if he noticed anything different; sadly, he did not, go figure.

We've had a wreath on the door for a while that I crafted as well, and for the past few days I've heard birdies extra close. When I opened the door, they'd fly off, they I got extra sneaky and started looking out our glass window in the front door, and lo and behold I came eye to beak with a little birdie nesting in the wreath. I think I scared her to death! Now when I open the door, she flies to the hitching post (that Tom every so thoughtfully anchored into our yard) and perches there to watch me and wait for me to shut the door. I always check her little nest and it's so cute that that's where she decided to make her home.

Today, as Tom was leaving for work, I told him to look at the little nest she made, and there, to my surprise, in the tiniest of nests were two beautiful little eggs! "Tom, Tom, look!" So I snapped a couple pictures and can't wait for them to hatch!


The Farmer's Wife

New Shoes, Eating Like a Big Boy, and the Laundry Basket

I was online shopping the other day and saw the cutest little flippy flops for Heston and they were on sale! I ordered them, in the appropriate size for his fat little feet, but when I got them I couldn't get them to fit. I tried and tried, and Hes watched very amused. He now uses them as chew toys. Just goes to show that sometimes things don't turn out like you planned them!

Heston has been pulling himself up into a seated position from his tum tum and is very proud of himself.  When he rolls onto the kitchen floor, he positions himself onto his tummy and then scoots himself all around. When Tom got home yesterday, the kitchen towels were all pulled to the floor, the rugs (as shown) were flipped over and his toys were all scattered about. I'm a pretty neat and tidy person, but yesterday I just let bygones be bygones, and seeing this face makes it all worth it!

Heston also likes to feed himself with those little grain puffs. So I've been cutting them in half so he doesn't choke, and when I give them to him, he looks at me like "really mom? I can totally eat bigger pieces than that." So I gave him a whole piece, and to my amazement, he didn't choke, just stuffed it in his mouth and chewed. How did he get so big? So I sprinkled some puffs on the floor to entertain him, not sanitary, but hey, he was happy!

Then after a weekend of being gone, it was time to do some laundry. Heston loves laundry time because I toss it all out on my bed and he helps me fold them. I left to put his clothes away in the nursery and when I came back, he had the basket over his head and was playing hide and go seek with himself. I grabbed the camera really fast and he flipped the basket over to play peek a boo!

 
 I hope I'm able to catch all of these precious moments, I love doing this blog because I get to revisit each instance and it makes me laugh to myself! Until next time!

The Farmer's Wifey

Getting the Garden Ready with Daddy

Heston loves Tom, I mean, really loves Tom. Heston can be a booger all day with me and then as soon as Tom comes home he lights up and is such a happy little camper.

A couple days ago, Tom wanted to get the garden started. I pulled out the plastic tub of all the seeds and pulled Heston up in his activity center to help.

 

Tom gave him a packet of broccoli seeds, and here are some pictures to capture the precious moments of when Heston thinks he's a big boy helping out daddy!

Heston is such a mini Tom, I love watching him watch daddy, it warms my heart.

The Farmer's Wife

Heston's First Time on Horseback!

Aunt Joyce came over to Grandma Debi's the other day and was playing with Heston Weaver. They offered to watch him for me while I went back home and got some stuff done. Little did I know what an adventure my little man was going to have! And if I knew what a cowboy he was going to be that day, I wouldn't have let him wear his shamrock green leprechaun pants, how embarrassing.

Heston got to ride with daddy out in the fields rounding up some cattle. Grandpa showed him how to hold the reins.

Then they needed to break for lunch and Heston played with the grass. Tom showed him how to chew on it like a true farmer.

Then Grandpa helped him stand on his own two feetsies. Poor Heston, he's still too fat to have his feet support him. He's not even crawling yet, but I better hold my tongue, I'm sure as soon as he starts to crawl he'll be going a mile a minute!

The Farmer's Wife

The Fish Hatchery

Here are all those pictures I had promised in my last blog.

This is the fish hatchery up in Kernville, and thank heavens we went before the big fishing derby weekend. There was no one there the day we went and it was so much fun. We bought some of those fish food pellets and tossed them into each of the rows and watched the little fishies jump.




Mandi kept getting splashed with all the fish water, and Heston loved to watch them gliding through the water. Sadly, after feeding the fishies, our hands smelled so bad. Good thing for all those baby wipes I stash!

 Heston was so spoiled being held constantly and was very proud of his new hat. His little cheeks still burned though.

Zak and Mandi posed in front of the sign, and Heston started laughing so hard at who knows what, and I happened to snap a picture at the perfect moment. His laugh makes me melt with his wrinkled nose and little teeth.

After the hatchery, we drove up towards River Kern and stopped to get some refreshments and play at the river. Zak pushed the stroller down to the river bank and we took off Heston's shoes and dipped them in the cool water. He was not a fan! Too cold!

Well, here's to more adventures!

The Farmer's Wife

Time for Our Garden....Again!

How did time fly this fast? I thought I was just pickling the cucumbers 10 months pregnant! Tom looooves having a garden, and I think I'm tolerant of it. Yes, the produce is delicious, but when you have 20 squash plants that produce over 20 squash each, those 400 squashes (is that a word?) aren't necessary.

I heard Tom start up the bobcat the other day and after about an hour I came out and saw this. My proactive husband getting it all ready. I wonder what we'll plant this year. We keep stashing up seeds. I'll keep you posted.

And while he was getting the garden ready, Auntie Mandi was taking pictures of Heston and I fartin' around.....

Say cheese!

The Farmer's Wife

Heston's Fun Week With His Auntie & Uncle

Both my brother and sister had the opportunity to visit, and boy did Heston have a blast! Auntie Mandi had been stationed in Hawaii, then Texas, and hadn't seen Heston since his birth. My brother Zak takes occasional visits down here to Weldon, but it was so nice to have them both here together.

The following are some adventures we all had together:



 After doing laundry, Heston found Zak's (clean) boxers and somehow got them around his entire body, he then proceeded to talk very loudly (hence the open mouth) to prove to us how smart he really is.

Then Mandi had the chance to watch Hes for me, and she set up the timer on the camera. With each pose, Mandi said Hes would wrap his arm around her face, so cute!

Then, of course, there was the picture with Mandi and Heston up close and personal; Hes seems to be oh so very intrigued by something out of the corner of his eye.









We then went to the fish hatchery out in Kernville, and we had such a blast. Hes hates wearing hats, so I have to flip up the bill so he didn't see it on his head. Zak loves holding him and fartin' around with him. There will be more pictures to come of the fish hatchery.....








And of course, Hes was totally pooped after a long day with all his family, and Mandi couldn't help but snap this picture of her favorite little nephew. Look at those chubby cheeks!

The Farmer's Wife