1st Birthday!

Boston is now one! We had a fun get together with the family. When it was time to open presents, the cousins and parents were more excited about the presents than Boston. All Boston cared about was the ribbon. I guess I know what to get him for Christmas. He didn't care too much for his birthday cake. He just started crying when his hand got in the cake. He was very tired and probably overwhelmed. We had a blast celebrating a few of the many October birthdays we have.

We took some fun fall photos with Boston and our pumpkins that we grew. It was hard work growing those pumpkins and we only got three. One for each family member.


We took Boston in for his regular doctor checkup and he is still super tall for his age. He is in the 90th percentile. They don't really make baby clothes for his size. Most of his clothes are wide on him, because he is skinny. Some of his pants only stay up, because of his diaper. Man I love that kid! He is such a cutie!

On The Move

Boston is now on the move. He doesn't crawl. He scoots on his behind. He follows Gizmo around and he follows me around. It is so nice, because now every time I leave a room, he doesn't freak out. Now, he just follows me.
Here is Boston in his cute new jacket for fall. We are enjoying fall. He swung on a swing for the first time. At first he was nervous, but then he got used to movement, and loved it.

Turning Tale

Boston has discovered a new way to get his toys. He turns in a circle while sitting down. Now if there is something behind him he just turns to grab it. He tested it out in the kitchen today and found the door stopper. He would fling the door stopper and it would make a noise and he would start to cry. Then Gus-Gus thought that was cool and he started playing with it. Meanwhile Boston is crying every time the door stopper would make a noise.

Here is a cute new family photo!

We got Boston a kiddie pool. He loves to splash and play in it. He has been spoiled and only will play in it, if the water is bathtub warm.

Sun Valley

We had a family reunion last week in Sun Valley, ID. We had a blast!


We went boating on Red Fish Lake. The water and the view was magnificent. I rode on the inter tube in my street clothes. That's right folks in my regular clothes. It looked so fun and my swimsuit was on shore, so I just went for it anyway. Luckily for Tony we stayed dry or he would have had three angry women mad at him.



We even managed to get some family photos taken while we were there.

We played miniture golf at a real golf course on real grass. It was tricky, but fun. The sun was too much for Boston. It wore him out and he was ready to head back to Utah at that point. The next day he was grouchy and wouldn't sleep. Once we got home dude was happier then the cookie monster eating cookies.

Having fun in the sun!

We went to the Doctor for a regular check up a few days ago. Boston is in the 75% for height, 25% for weight, and 15% for his head size. He didn't get his dad's head size. Future NBA star with his height.
He still isn't crawling yet, but he can roll around and cause problems. I'll put him down by my feet and the next thing I know he has rolled over by the tv. He also has started this new grunting noise. He will be playing or eating and he will start grunting. I guess he's telling Gizmo and Gus-Gus who is in charge.
We have been swimming a few times this summer and Boston totally loves it. He lays in his floaty and just relaxes. Then when I take him out of the floaty to hang out in the pool, he kicks his legs like crazy and splashes. I just love spending time with him. We are having a great time this summer so far.

Father's Day

Father's Day is a special time to remind us all how much we care about our fathers. Boston is so lucky to have a wonderful dad. Boston loves to play with dad, because he is way funnier then I could ever be. Darin does so much for us around the house. I'm so lucky to have a man that can cook a good meal and who hates it when I vacuum (hey I hate it when I have to vacuum too). He works hard at work, then comes home and works hard at home. It has been hard on Darin having his shoulder surgery, because he can't lift anything with his right hand. He has had to sit and watch while I try to weed whack. Ha Ha that didn't work out, but I tried.

Thanks Darin for all you do. Boston and I appreciate everything you do.

Crazy Days

Just another week at the Elggren's house. The rain and hail from Thursday's storm was nuts. Here is our front lawn(if you can call it that) under a foot of water. I'm really starting to get sick of the rain, plus we haven't been able to go swimming yet.

We came home from a family dinner and Gizmo (Houdini) decided it was a good idea to dig a hole under the gate to escape. Somebody called and said they found him, but then let him go (come on really). Then luckily someone else found him. They were so nice. They bathed him and gave him love and comfort.


Boston decided to try new things like reading the newspaper and playing the guitar. Watch out Jonas Brothers. We even started to finish our basement. It was been a crazy week, but a good one.