This kid needs a helmet

Jamis has decided that 21 months is close enough to 2 that it would be OK to begin the TERRIBLE TWO'S. In all honesty though I don't know if its the terrible twos or the hormonal mommy that's the problem. Jamis has sure begun to be more adventurous though and my ever growing body is having a tough time keeping up.

Getting his own snack from the garden

A boy and his toys
Jamis will be the next star on the "I've Fallen & I can't Get Up" commercial. This kid will fall (on purpose mind you), position himself right at your feet, and lay there "crying" until you acknowledge the fact that he fell. As soon as you say "Oh, you fell down" he'll jump up, smile and dust himself off. If you don't participate in this part of the game, he'll just continue to lay there....forever. I don't think we've ACTUALLY hurt ourselves yet, but he sure has enough practice for that day.

Playing outside would not be complete without getting totally dirty. At least he cleans himself though.

Blue is our Hue

It's a.......

BOY!!!!!


Sorry for having to "prove" it, but I just think he's stinking cute. So glad to hear that "its" a "he" and that he's perfect. I am currently 18.5 weeks along and he is growing, perfectly healthy, and weighs in at 8 oz. This was the first ultrasound that Devan was able to come to and it was so amazing to see him "see" his son for the first time. In the rather chilly exam room, Devan kept commenting on "how hot is it in here." Jamis still doesn't get whats happening, though he'll pat my belly when we ask him "where's the little brother" and pat himself at "Where's the big brother." I am so excited for this little bug to get here and for Jamis to finally have a permanent playmate. Only 21.5 more weeks to go!!!

South Dakota bound

Awe, the great Dakotas. So glad to be able to go "home" this summer and have a break from the humidity and bugs of the south. Mom and Dad moved back to Rapid City last month and so all the kids gathered there for a little family reunion. Our week was filled with the Trotter norms of wake boarding, cliff diving, 4 wheeling, eating, dirt biking, hiking, all mixed in with plenty of ciaos. This was extra special as Nathan was ordained a deacon, we all got to meet Morgan for the first time and see her be blessed.

Dad and Devan climbed Harney Peak

We told him to stop getting in the way, but no....

Devan and Nathan

Jamis's first tube ride

Cute little 7 month old Morgan

Angostura Beach time

Jake's just too cool

Jamis is too

Devan's signature jumping move

Pancake breakfast at Fort Hays'

Jamis learned to freeboard

Who needs a babysitter? Jamis and Kaylyn

I love that Jamis never forgets to stop and "smell" the flowers.
If only he could learn that smelling requires you to breath IN and not OUT. Poor flowers always end up with a nice booger or two.

Yeah! I did it! Jami's first big rock he climbed all by himself.

Two cousins just chillin'

Lovin' the Dakota life