for Firsts

this past 3-day weekend we spent with friends in Starr Valley, WY at their cabin. while there, the moms took the kids on a walk while the dads cleaned-up dinner. i strapped Chase in the backpack, found the camera and off we went. as we were trotting along the dirt roads i whispered (as our usually token converstaion) "bubba" and he whispers back "wha" (meaning what) and I say, "I love you" to which he usually giggles and smiles at me. This time, after the giggling, he yells, "Mom" and i say, "what" and he says, "I LOVE YOU!" for the very first time ever. definately the best.