Driving In Cars With Babies

About two weeks ago, Shane and I found ourselves driving back from Idaho Falls with Colson. Well Colson happened to not be in the car seat mood and was wanting someone in the back with him so I climbed into the back and sat next to him. Even with me back there he was not in a good mood. The radio was on and I started singing to him and dancing really obnoxiously. We're talking arms flailing and doing every known dance move. Well to my utter joy Colson started laughing hysterically. This went on for some time when Shane started laughing pointing out that everyone was staring at us smiling and laughing as they passed us. It was at this moment that I realized I could care less. I was having a blast with Colson and we were rocking out! Who cares? Besides I'm sure people liked that they had entertainment on the I-15!

On the Hunt......

Our little guy has turned into quite the little mover. I have finally figured out how to transer our videos from our video camera to our computer to our blog, so I might go a little video crazy, but I don't care, Colson is just too darn fun to watch crawl and gaga and goo!

Eastern Idaho State Fair

Here in Eastern Idaho it's fair time. I love the fair. It's so much fun. This year was Colson's first time, and he loved it too! We kicked off fair week by going to the parade. There were lots of fun floats. There was a police car/truck/suv etc from each county in Eastern Idaho. They all had their sirins on and lights flashing. Surprisingly Colson lied most of it. There were a few times it was too loud and he wimpered a little.Daddy and Colson enjoying the parade

I'm not going to lie, I'm a pertective mom. So you can imagine how fired up I was as I turned around and saw Shane holding a sucker from the parade as Colson licked it. I guess I need to relax a little bit he only tasted it long enough for me to snap the picture. Shane threw it in the gutter after, as I lectured him about Colson being way too young for suckers.

MOOOOOOOOO GO the cows.

There was a little spot in the fair called AG-venture. I thought I would stick Colson on a tractor to see what he thought. HE LOVED IT!!!! I pushed him around and he thought it was the best thing ever. The only downer is that it wasn't a John Deere! Woops

The goats were pretty cute. At one point Colson had reached out and was petting it. "Mom this goat is freaking me out" "Do you think he wants a tin can or something?"

Ready, Set, Crawl.......

So things are just moving along here at the Polatis household. Tonight I got home from work and decided to pack up Colson's summer clothes he's grown out of. Well I put Colson on the floor and started to sort clothes. during the process I looked down, and as I did my cutie pie was on all fours and rocking back and forth giggleing. Now for those of you who have see Colson try to crawl lately you know that this is a huge improvment. He usually puts his head on the ground and puts his butt in the air. But now he's got the hang of lifting his head up! I guess I should go get all the baby proofing stuff now!!!! My bet is that within this week he'll really be crawling!!!!! I love ya little guy keep it up!!!

Angels to Watch Over Us....

I really do have to say that as I look back over this summer we have had angels among us in our home. Not only in our home but some that travel with us. First off I'm so blessed that Shane is safe and well. (He's only had one bad day since his seizure!) There were truly angels by my side as I had to endure that ordeal. Second I'm grateful for angels in the form of people around us. Our cousin Courtney came to our rescue and told us she would love to watch Colson for us when I started teaching!!!! To all you mamas who have had to work I'm sure you know my utter delight knowing that someone I trusted would watch my sweet little baby and love them and keep him safe!!!! It has made these first days so much easier on me.

Third I feel blessed that I'm even here sitting blogging. This past Saturday I decided to make a quick trip to Pocatello to a teacher store to get classroom stuff. On the way back I was driving on I-15 and an idiot, and calling them an idiot is a nice way to put it, decided to come to a complete stop in the left hand lane to use one of the emergency exits. (Which by the way is a misdemeanour and $1000 fine and up to a year in prison) So anyway I was far enough back to break, but doing so fishtailed my car and then flung me into a 360 in which I proceeded to skid sideways across the interstate in between cars. (There were cars and trucks everywhere!) After one 360 once again my car spun in the other direction into a 360 again and I proceeded to skid sideways on the interstate again. I ended up breaking to a stop in the borrow pit on the right hand side of the road when a Uhaul semi missed me by literally a few inches. I was praying the entire time, as my sweet baby boy sat strapped in his car seat sleeping, only to wake up after the car came to a halt because he had been woke. As I jumped out of my car to get Colson a BLM Ranger who had seen me in this rear view mirror pulled in behind me while another couple who had been 3 cars behind me and had seen it all stopped to see if I was all right. All of them couldn't believe we had made it out alive let alone with no scrapes or scratches. Our car was perfectly fine! The cops sent out a description of the vehicle and the cops monitored the interstate south and then out to Twin Falls to try and get the car. They also sent the Fort Hall Reservation cops to search the REZ. To my knowledge they never found the driver who almost killed me and my son. That night as Shane and I talked it was weird because I had such feelings of peace. I had been through a traumatic experience but yet here my family was safe unharmed and in bed tucked in for the night. I know angels are among us there is no doubt. I'm sure they're by our sides as we go through our day to day struggles. I'm sure they are lifting us up and carrying us when we feel like we can't walk one more step. I know my Father in Heaven is aware of me and my family and races to help me when I need heavenly help. And I am sure without a doubt that I am the recipient of His sweet, peaceful power as he watches over me everyday of my life whether I am aware or not. Count your many blessings name them one by one, it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Snap Shots of our Family

Last Sunday we had family pictures. We think they turned out pretty darn good! Colson was such a sport since we had to do them in the evening he was up way past his bed time, but he smiled like a champ. These are just some of the pictures. I'll post more of Colson's baby pictures we took later.

1,2,3 Strikes You're Out At the Old Ball Game!!!

We went to visit the Nielson side of our family in Colorado. Shane and Colson had never gone to a MLB game so we decided it would be fun to go to their firework game. We went on the 3rd which turned out to be really good. It poured rain 2 hours before the game so the game was delayed, but after the rain the sky cleared and the night was beautiful! We had the best time.

The Rockies played the Dimondbacks. They won 5-0 we saw some pretty awesome home runs!

Shane had his first baseball brat. Foot long of course. It was topped with all the onions and peppers!!!

Our happy little family. Colson kept trying to grab the ladies beer behind us. She thought he was the cutest thing and told him he needed to wait 21 more years until he could partake in the goodness. Shane commented back, yea, 21 more years or longer......

Can Brian ever take a normal picture?


My favorite brothers!!!! Well my only brothers.

Before the fireworks everyone from left field and the Rock Pile got to sit down on the field so they could watch the fireworks. The fireworks were awesome. We were hoping that they would at least be as good as the Melalueca fireworks show in Idaho. Lockheed Martin funded the fireworks and they were even better. The ending was amazing!!!!! Colson had fallen asleep on my dad's lap, but he woke up 10 minutes before the fireworks. He loved them. They didn't scare him at all. He loved the lights and booms. He's such a great baby.