The Zoo

Yesterday was Ruger's first Zoo visit!! It was a blast!! The new Rocky Shore's addition really blew us all away! It was so fun to watch the sea lions and polar bear! If you haven't gone I HIGHLY recommend it.

I was wondering how much Ruger would really pay attention to the animals. He is always observant, taking in all that is going on around him. I figured He would enjoy it. For most of the Zoo He was happy and taking in all the animals, sounds and sites. Right before We left Clayton and I took Ruger into to see the small monkeys. Ruger was beyond EXCITED!! It was so funny. Clayton would walk over to the Different  monkeys, and Ruger would like all of the monkey but soon would arch His back to get back to the Lemurs. See for yourself how adorable He is :) Though  the sound He makes doesn't seem like a squeal of delight, I a sure you it is. We often get asked is He happy or Sad? So sadly the video doesn't upload but It is now of facebook. Here is the Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152731399775333&set=vb.889170332&type=2&theater .

9 Months

My little man. Your growing so fast. It makes me sad at times, and at the same time your becoming your own person and it make everything more fun!

We had a photo shoot this month. It was cold and windy so you weren't so happy. A lot of the pictures your either about to cry or look like your not pleased. Though we got some good ones;)

This month your started CRAWLING!! YAY!! You had me worried for a minute but once you started you never stopped. This video is your first time crawling. You were a little robotic at first.

 

The above pictures goes as follows:

1. You love to watch us play cards. Though you have to be included by having a card in your hand.

2. You just being adorable.

3. Started sitting in your high chair!

4. Petting a SHARK!!!

Now that you crawl everywhere, you also pull yourself up to everything and are very proud of yourself!!

 Bedtime is harder now because, since your crawl and pull yourself up. You think bedtime is playtime!! It takes so much longer to fall asleep.

I don't know why all the sounded your started sucking your feet you've never done that before. Plus you started sucking your thumb. This might be because your teething again? You now have TWO teeth. The front teeth.

You now play a game where when we are changing your, you like to flip over and crawl away while laughing. You think your the funnest kid ever, but its not so funny to us when your about to get poop everywhere!

We went swimming this month for your first time. It didn't go as well as I would hope. Though the next time we went you were in your floaty and it made all the difference.

We had a not so fun first. Your first BIG ouchie. You were standing up to a bench and fell. It was sad but you were so tough!!

Staycation

For Spring break the Fraughton Clan decided to have a Staycation. We started the trip off going to City Creek Center in Salt lake. We all headed to the food court had some yummy lunch. Then we all played on the kid play ground. We walked around and shopped a bit. We took all the kiddies to the Disney store. That took forever and a day ;) Ruger ended up getting a Bullseye stuffed animal and Cowboy boot slippers. I ended up getting some yummy smelling candles from the Yankee store. They had a sale on candle tarts so all the women were in there for a while.

After City creek we went to our hotel Holiday Inn and Suites in West Valley. It had a indoor water park. It was super fun! Ruger had a couple first so that was always fun... The first was the pool!

That night when We went swimming, Ruger didn't like it. We had him in floaty's on his arm and chest and it was super crowded and He kept getting splashed. So the whole swimming time wasn't fun and it lasted a whole 2 minutes.  Though the next morning after breakfast we went again and We put him in the floaty (above) and He liked it a lot more! There weren't many people in at the time. After a while I got him out and dried and Grandma and Grandpa watched Ruger and Zoey so all the adults could go and enjoy swimming. I was so bummed when He didn't like it the first time. I was so looking forward to it because He LOVES the bath. I guess He doesn't like crowds and splashing ( Who does by the way?).  Though I'm glad it ended well.

After the first time of swimming, everyone was still swimming so Clayton, Ruger and I went up above the pool to the concession room. We ate pizza and bread sticks and watched the family swim. Ruger loved sitting next to the window quietly and watching everyone...NOT he hit the windows and squealed. It was adorable and LOUD:) Here's what the pictures above are about.

1. Ruger trying a ICEE for the first time. Of course He enjoyed it.

2. Clayton was swimming with Jaxen. Jaxen was so scared but at the end Clayton didn't even have to hold on to him. It was so sweet and heart warming to see Clayton helping Jaxen feel safe and to help him to have fun.

3. Ruger playing "So Big" we say so big and He will raise His arms and do a super cheesy face though we didn't get that on camera.

4. The view from the room above. Kolten is jumping for a shot. 

5. Enjoying the ICEE.

6. Playing with the window.

7. Adorable ZOEY.

8. More ICEE.

The above pictures are some I forgot to add.

1. Clayton, Ruger and I at the Play Place.
2. Ruger having a Capri Sun and sucking a straw for the first tine.
3. Chilling with Cooper. Ruger loves being a "big boy".
4. Ruger just want's to be into everything. So per Aunt Jenn's suggestion We locked Him in a corner. It lasted a whole 3 minutes.

It was so fun to be with the family. I LOVE FAMILY time. We had a blast and want to do it again soon.

My FAVORITE moment of the whole trip was, early in the morning were were laying in bed. Clayton and I on the edges and Ruger in between us. Ruger was sitting playing between us and then He turned to me and touched his head to mine. I scooped him up and cuddled him against me. I then reached over to Clayton and held his hand. Ruger then stuck his hand out. He put it on top of ours and we all just cuddled for a bit.

Living Planet Aquarium

For Family Home Evening two weeks ago we went to The Living Planet Aquarium. I LOVE fish there is something magical to me about under water life, so I loved every minute. The Aquarium isn't very big but they are building a new one right now and it will be opening this Fall!!

We went with John,Laurie, Amanda and Austin. Thank you John to taking us!!

The picture with the star is Ruger petting a SHARK!!! 

Ruger LOVED IT! He was so good the entire time!! It was adorable. They have otters there and they were super fun, Ruger was very interested.

Easter

I love Easter! I love that We celebrate our Savoir's Resurrection. I was in primary (I co teach the Sunbeams) and it was the middle of the lesson and they showed the video of his last week. Can you say cry baby? I'm sure the kids were like what is wrong with Sister Fraughton. I'm so grateful that My Big Brother gave his life for Me. He suffered for all our sins and know what everyone has suffered, therefore He can comfort those with every trail. I know He has been there for me, in the darkest/lightest moments and everything in-between. I LOVE all things new not like shinny new cars (though that wouldn't be bad) But, green grass, buds on tress also blossoms popping out of the ground. Of course you can't beat baby animals, a petting zoo is in our near future I'm sure.

First we had our Annual Easter Egg at Grandma and Grandpa Fraughton's. Ruger got a huge bouncing ball from Grandma & Grandpa which He loved to the point of NOTHING ELSE matters. Ruger went as far as throwing a fit when His cousin Amber tried to play with it. Spoiled much? We currently working on this, well as much as you can with an eight month old.

Then we ate a yummy dinner. Talked, laughed as always.

Sunday Morning we got up and did Easter baskets. Quick note Clayton went  over board on my basket. He was so sweet and thoughtful. I told him I didn't want candy/junk food. So He got me:

• Mini Rice Cakes
• Healthy pop Kettle Corn
• A purse
• A bubble gun. I know you were thinking that was for Ruger no, I love bubbles. My inner child comes out way to fast when I see them.
• He saw me looking at spray paint for a project, and went back and picked it up. He got the right color, I didn't think He was paying attention.

Clayton's Basket was filled with Candy. I felt bad His wasn't as exciting as mine. Though He didn't seem to mind.

Ruger's included:

• 4 new animals for his Fisher Price Zoo.
• Two flavors of puffs. The vanilla is very delicious ;)
• Bubbles :)
• A float for the pool (were going this week). Clayton came back from the store and said "Hey is it ok I picked Ruger up something?" I wanted to get him something too. I thought it was so sweet He wanted to add to it.

After we made a yummy breakfast. Then got ready for Church.

Next came my family's party. We enjoyed dinner, laughing, Easter egg hunt and good times. I didn't get any picture's I'm lame. Our family Friends the Carlsons got Ruger this cool treat...

It was a fun Easter, Ruger really didn't get the concept of the Egg Hunt. Next year will be even more fun!

Miracles and Close Calls

This last Saturday We were at Fraughton's for our annual Easter party, more about that in the next post. All the grand kids got kites during the Easter Egg Hunt.  So we were all heading to the park to fly the kites.

First there is no way to rightfully describe the feelings of horror when you feel when you think/see your Child and or spouse are in danger.

Clayton and I were debating on taking Ruger or not and decided we would and Clayton went to got put Ruger in the Car. I was picking up Ruger's toys and putting the diaper bag back together when I heard a horrifying sound!! It sounded like a accident. I ran outside fearing for Ruger and Clayton's safety.

I found Clayton  running into a car where the body was slumped over. I frantically searched for Ruger and found  that He was already in the car. I then knowing Ruger was safe my attention went back to Clayton. He was helping the lady who was just hit. He got to her and put the car in park and started to console her. Kolten called the police. Why we waited the few minutes for the police Clayton filled me in on what went on while I was inside.

Clayton had just put Ruger in the car and turned around to only find a car hit into another,  He  had to jump out of the way. The Van that hit into the Lady in the car, took  off. He drove to his house and hid inside. The police got there and took care of the Lady and the hunt  for the man started. They brought a dog and several police officers came. They didn't find the guy right away but a few hours later we saw the man sneaking into a car that pulled outside his house. The officers came (they were hiding) and they got the guy.

So here are the Miracles/Close calls...

1. If Clayton and I hadn't debated on going and left sooner We would have been right in the line of fire.
2. My nephew Jaxen was about to cross the street but called out "I can't cross with out someone holding my hand." So he was still safely on the sidewalk and not in the street that the van speed  threw. Good Mommy and Daddy moment for teaching their kids safety! Way to go Nichole and Nic.
3. Nichole was putting two car seats on a stroller and they weren't clicking in. So she had to take the extra moment to switch car seats  Therefore staying safely on the side walk as the van drove right where They would have been.
4. The lady in the car who Clayton's family knows, is ok. She sustained some injuries and will be in the hospital for a while. Though seems to be on the mend.

I'm so grateful for the little things above that happened so that our family was safe. We have guardian angles watching out for us and A loving Heavenly Father keeping us safe.