We're still in Washington, having fun with lots of family and many old friends! I have about a million pictures to dump and edit so until I can get around to accomplishing both of those things, here's a picture of Henry in a bucket.

I know you've all been waiting for one of these. Um, right?

Hello to my newest followers! I haven't had the time to visit your blogs yet, but I am really looking forward to it! I also can't wait to catch up on all of my lovely familiar's posts that I have missed while we've been in Washington.

I miss all of you!

Goodbye Oak Harbor

chelsea's wedding, saturday september 4th

We're headed to Tacoma to visit with Garrison's family. Although I'm excited to see his family, I'm incredibly sad this morning because I don't want to say goodbye to mine once again. This feeling of sadness usually lasts a while too. It's just the worst. I don't feel like blogging for a few days but I'll be back soon.

Oh. my. heart. Blahhhhh.

While I'm away, check out my little sister's blog Pickles and Cheese for more pictures of our wonderful time. She makes beautiful things like this (click image if blurry):

Funny, right? Dang. I'm gonna miss this kid. Waaaahhhh!!!

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Baby Blogger Party!!

On Friday, five of the cutest babies in Washington (and Oregon!) got together to play at the park. We had so much fun meeting Jill, Chelsey, Melissa, and Mandy and watching the babies topple over each other and play with a pile of toys.

I already enjoyed reading about these beautiful ladies and their babies, but after meeting them in person I am seriously like 100000 times more in love with everyone. Plus, you think these girls are cute mamas online? They are even prettier in person! Whoa.

Henry and Corbin try to open the cookies.

I'm already looking forward to the next time we can all get together again!

Baby Pirate

Aunt Karli

She loves him.

She carries him around, perfectly propped on her little outstretched hip and bounces him up and down, up and down, up and down when he starts to cry. She talks to him with a gentle and patient voice and holds his tiny finger as they sit next to each other in the backseat. He sees her and starts twisting out of my arms, little hands reaching for his tiniest aunt.

It's like these two have known each other forever. This is love.

va-va-va-va-cation face

I can't even properly put into words how good it feels to be home. Trading in a busy work week for one that comes with sleeping in and home cooked meals is like, the best freaking deal ever!

My whole family has caught the HenryLove craze and hardly ever puts him down. This = hot showers, slower eating, and two free hands for me. Also, see that cup next to me? OMG. This morning I was actually able to drink a whole cup of coffee, peacefully on the sunny (quiet) porch.

Oh, hello free time. Remember me?

Get this boy some rubber boots! Henry is really digging the farm life. Today he pet the horses, watched the chickens scrounging for grain (his favorite!), and love love loved on tons of puppies. We even picked green beans and peas from my mom's garden and will use them to make fresh baby food for Henry's dinner tomorrow night!

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LOVE

We made it! Washington state has never felt so good. The eight hour flight and layover went well, Henry slept almost the entire way! He got his own seat at the last minute and was perfetly content playing with his books and toys, eating crackers, and flirting with the lady sitting next to him.

We're busy catching up and showing off Henry's tricks. As we say in the south, everyone here has been gettin' themselves some serious baby sugar and Henry just eats. it. up.

It's so good to be home.

We're Coming Home!

Hey Washington! Think you can handle the cutest chunk of baby fat you've ever seen?

Better get ready, cuz we'll see you tomorrow!

Mr. Blueberry