for you, my goo

this post is dedicated to my goo. i never thought i would ever have a boy, but i am certainly in love with this man. he is 9 months today, and i know everyone says they don't know where the time has gone...but i really don't. he is at my favorite stage. just learning to be independent (this little guy says 'dada,' and is seconds from crawling), but still likes to snuggle. i couldn't be a happier mom.

i was reflecting today on all i have been through since being married, and i have sacrificed a great deal, even given up things i didn't want to/didn't have a choice about. but for me, being a mom is something i chose, and being here for them everyday is something i will not sacrifice. sure, its hard, but the best things in life are worth working for.

anyway, happy 9 months goo. you are amazing. :)

and yes, i had to put every picture up. who can resist those cheeks? not me.

this is grandma mary...we miss her always. :)




infamous grand-dad. :)

halloween 09

moo and goo halloween style. they were in a great mood...just not for annoying mom and her camera. we had a blast! happy halloween from our little convict and kitty!

I'm baaaaaaack!

Whew, its been awhile. A lot has happened this summer, and I have meant to post everything, but time and stress have prevented me from posting things about our pretty fun summer! Also, my digital camera is dead, and so my pictures have been sparse, and only on the camcorder. Here's the update!

Lyla:
-Turned 2 in August--we had a lovely party with family and friends. She loved the strawberry shortcake, and we love her strawberry hair. :)
-Talking like CRAZY...can say full sentences, signs, dances, hops, sings, and is the sweetest big sister there is. Also likes to talk to the grandmas on the phone. Its priceless.
-Still obsessed with Dora, and now Little Bill. Sleeps with Dora doll that Aunt Lindsay gave her every night.
-Speaking of sleep...Lyla is in a big girl bed, and does fabulous. The first couple weeks were awful, but it was worth the effort. Now on to potty training...
-Loves CATS. Well, all animals...and likes to speak to them in their native tongue. (meow, neigh, quack quack, oink oink, etc.)
-Knows all of her letters, numbers, shapes and colors...and some spanish. Sometimes we don't know what she is saying, and I think she knows it. :)
-Weighs 30.8 pounds and is just about 27 inches...she has been growing!



Grey:
-Still a ham, a chub, and devilishly handsome.
-Has red hair. It was a surprise to us too...but we love it.
-Sits, tries to crawl, and is 7 months now!! Likes blocks, lyla's dolls...pretty much anything he can get his hands on.
-Still sucks his thumb a little at night, and when he's hungry. He doesn't actually ever cry for food. Just sticks his thumb in his mouth and I know that's my cue.
-Eats solids now, though still very much prefers breastfeeding. Jabbers on and on about who knows what, and is ALWAYS happy. Seriously.
-He melts my heart everyday with his goofy grin and 2 bottom teeth. Definitely should be a pumpkin for halloween.
-Weighs a WHOPPING 22lb. 2 oz and is 28 inches long. My back hurts every night...


Us:
-I turned 24 in July...yay!
-Nate is working away...has survived layoffs and is working hard for his family. Love him.
-We are both excited about cooler weather...fall is our favorite time. Baseball playoffs, Halloween and good food. Rock on.
-We are moving! Downsizing to an apartment to save some $ for a house, savings, etc., and we are actually very excited about it. It feels good to not be stressed about paying rent. It may end up being a temporary situation, but we are already thrilled with the neighbors (we were invited to a barbecue already), and are excited that Lyla will have some friends in the neighborhood.
-Nate and I celebrated anniversary #4 in June. Feels like I've known him forever, but still feel like a goofy teenager with him.

I will better about updating, and hope to get my hands on a camera again soon...until then, happy fall!

4 month stats!

my oh my he's grown!

18 lb. 13 oz--97% (almost off the chart)
26 in.--90%

doing so well! rolling over, laughing, playing and sleeping 10-plus hours at night. what happened to my tiny little man?

Evidence

...that my little boy is too sweet. he loves his thumb. and sometimes i can manage to squeeze in a binkie. but mostly i fail at that. :)





and further evidence that lyla loves her some mac n'cheese and her hollywood shades. looooove it

Hooters and Texas!

Here are some cute pics from when I was in Texas. I stole them from my sis Lauren's facebook page. And just so people know...she was TOP TEN at the Miss Hooters International Swimsuit pageant last weekend. Yes, we went to Hooters in Midvale and watched every minute. Yes, I took Grey with me. And yes, we had a blast. Congrats sis!!! You are so beautiful and very deserving!

....lauren and mom.


from her photoshoot.

at carino's with the fam. lindsay and i...with blake in the background

with moo at the pool. she HAD to wear those goggles

cute aunt larissa

a new life and cool pics

What a crazy month! Here's an update!!

My beautiful, beautiful niece was born on June 11. Miss Claire is absolutely perfect in every way, and I got to be in the delivery room! Ashley did an AMAZING job, and I was so happy she had a good experience. It was also an incredible experience to be in the delivery room just 3 months after having a baby myself. It truly is a miracle, and I am so grateful Ash let me be a part of her special day. Seriously, I have tears just thinking about it. :) Nate and I are VERY proud to be aunt and uncle.
Grey is 4 months old today, and getting chubbier by the second. He sleeps from about 9 until 7 in the morning, and we are working on a nap schedule. He obviously loves sleeping in my arms, but his sister sort of inhibits that. Grey is also a very happy boy, and vocal. I don't remember Lyla being as loud as he is, but I just love that he's content. We are also very close to rolling over, and Grey has started to SUCK HIS THUMB! I was not very happy about it at first, but he only does it when he's really hungry, or overtired. He's obsessed with his fingers and hands anyway, so maybe its a phase. I will try to capture a picture because it really is so sweet.
Lyla thinks she is too cool for school. She's getting to be quite hilarious, but is also learning to stand her ground. I can't believe she will be TWO soon. Yikes. She still adores her brother, and Dora, and now these sunglasses Nate picked up at the dollar store. Too funny.


--talking to "dad" on the phone. duh mom.

I flew with my sister Lindsay and the kids to Texas at the end of last month, and it was a crazy, yet GREAT weekend. I came back with no voice, but I loved being able to spend time with my family. I wish I had gotten more pictures, but I had my hands full with 2 babies and no husband to take the pictures. I don't realize I am getting older until I see all of my siblings in one room, and boy am I getting older. They are all so grown up and gorgeous!

--uncle blake and grey. only 8 years apart :)

I am also back to being alone at home during the day with the kids. Nate got laid off from his new job last month...and it was quite a shock. Luckily, he worked his tail off and found a great position in Salt Lake. We don't have to move at the moment, so that's good, but we are continually trying to figure out the direction we should be going. Maybe one day we will get it right.