Idaho...Heaven on Earth? Maybe close.

This statement may shock some of you, especially if you know me well.

Im not much of a camper.

Conversely, I can say that I am a CABINPRENEUR.Defined by me as: a person who enjoys the idea of roughing it but does the business of "camping" in a cabin. Thats got EDEN written all over it.With exception of the functioning and frequently used outhouse, I really enjoy the outdoors in a cabin (I used the more modern convenience of indoor plumbing myself).

I loved revisiting the family cabin in the mountains just outside of SunValley Idaho. It was such a refreshing vacation from our mundane activities in the stifling Arizona weather.

The weather was perfect. The water a Redfish lake was a bit too chilly, but it is a glacier fed lake so that was to be expected. The second time we went to the lake the wind had died down and the high was 78. It was a lovely day at the lake. We really enjoyed our cabin adventure. Much to Zachary's dismay we did not see a bear at the cabin (mom was relieved though). I love the dark starry nights in the woods. I was so happy when it got cool at night. So different from sweating all night in your sleep here in AZ.

After a lunch stop at my favorite little burger joint, Paces DairyAnn (in Bountiful)for a "countryboy" with cheese, and grape rainbow, we drove to Logan to meet up with the inlaws for Mikes first taste of Maddox chicken in a decade. It must have been finger-lickin-good the way he snarfed it down with gusto. YUM! I also caught a glimpse of the Brigham City temple under construction. (My only concern is that the roof may not be tall enough for all the big hair and bangs that will be coming in from that area. Hee hee hee)

Then onto Twin Falls. Shoshone falls is very high with water this year and we let the kiddos get out and stretch to an amazing view of the falls and new temple. Both were amazing. I really like Twin Falls. I can see myself living up there someday.

Then to SunValley and the cabin. Mike and havent been back since our honeymoon almost 10 years ago.Its been way too long. Here are some random shots. For some reason I didnt get my camera out when everyone got there on Friday. Sorry Jake, Mariangel, Justin & Kristy. We really did love spending time with all of you.

It was wonderful. Hope it wont be another 10 years till we get up there again.

4 Mth Stats

Crew had his 4 month apt. last week. He will be 5 mths on the 23rd so we are a little behind.
He is doing well and getting ready to eat baby food!
Height : 26.25 inches long

Weight: 16.3 lbs

He is a happy little guy. He discovered his hands and can be seen sucking a finger or thumb at any moment. He is finally sleeping through the night. At four months old, its about time. He does have moments throughout his week where he will wake up and cry for a little bit. Then he figures it out and goes back to sleep. I tried to do every sleep method that invovled no crying but the reality is...
CRYING IT OUT WORKS.
It is hard to know if they are old enough, ready to stop eating all night, etc. So, I always have a hard time with it. Mike is the tough one who can deal with it better than I can.
We did the gradual extinction method for a week. Thats basically where you go in while they are crying to soothe then put them back without talking, then if they continue to cry you add 5 minutes onto the waiting and then go in and soothe. This goes on and on adding 5 min each time. The idea is that crying is kept to a minimum. This didnt work. He just wanted to eat everytime someone picked him up. That is how he soothed. Finally with EXTINCTION it worked. After 1 night of and hour plus crying he stopped waking up all night. We would just peek in occasionally and make sure he was alright, but we didnt talk to him, pick him up or feed him.

Its been so nice to finally get to sleep again.

We really have enjoyed this little man. Love you Crew!

Im so glad he is mine. Can I just freeze time? I love this age