Melts my Heart

Yesterday, we spent most of the day at the Bessey's. I came home to realize that I had received a text about my little nephew, Hunter,wanting to call me. I was so saddened when I realized that it was too late to take up on the offer. So, I told Liz that I would love to talk to him tomorrow, or in other words, today. When I called at the arranged time, I was once again saddened because nobody answered! A couple hours later, after his nap I assume, I got a call from such an excited little boy. I tried to strike up a conversation about church, trick-or-treating, and such, but then I heard a very disinterested little boy tell me three times, "I miss you!" This made my heart melt in and of itself, but then after I told him I missed him in return, he asked, "When are you coming to Grandma's house?"

I LOVE little kids! I love all my nieces and nephews, but I will admit that I have a special attachment to Hunter because I have had the unique opportunity to spend so much time with him while at college. He can be a handful at times, but he is a sweet little guy who melts my heart! Below are some pictures from our many adventures. Here's a picture from when I was 16 visiting (the infamous summer that I decided to chop my hair).

 Here is a picture from the many drives Liz and I went on to get him to sleep. I only wish there would have been more! (P.S. the car seat was tipping over every turn we took. Don't worry, we always fixed it.)

 These are kind of out of order, but here he is on our trip back up to Idaho stopping by to see (Great) Grandma!

 4 months later, we hit the road to Las Vegas!

 I was in charge of entertaining him in the back.

 Hoover Dam* (Thank you, Heidi!) :)

 Here is at the family reunion with Colee, my niece.

 Here is AFTER Steven and I were married. We got some great action shots of Hunter and Uncle Steven playing together.

 Ready to jump!

 Airplane!

 He is such a momma's boy! Cheesy smile, too!

 Mid-action

 Steven acting like he fell asleep and couldn't let go of Hunter.

 At the reception.

 I think he was done....

 One of my favorite pictures!

The boy seems to never rest. :)