This letter needs to be put on hold until next week when I get some new pics loaded on the computer, and have more than 5 minutes. :) Love you.
Mom
December 30, 2010
December 15, 2010
Boring.
Well, we are in our new house. I wanted to take pics and post them, but decided to wait until we get our furniture at the end of the month. :) We bought a new living room set, but figured out we have to pay for it in full before we get it (instead of making 3 payments.) So we are saving and getting it at the end of the month, hopefully. We love our new house. Our neighbors all seem to be very nice and concerned about safety and quiet on the street. Most of people on our street are retired and home through out the day. So I feel really safe here. It's a quiet street, and our neighbor that bought his house 5 years ago, says there has never been any type of crime in the neighborhood, so that's reassuring. Luke likes the new house too I guess, because he started sleeping through the night like a champ! Well, we did do "cry it out" one night, but he only cried for a half hour, and then went back to sleep. Ever since, he sleeps 7:30 pm to 7:30 am. So great. We painted and put up our Christmas decor and it already feels like home. I promise to get pics up asap. I just wanted to wait until we have our cute new stuff! Sorry no pics...I am on a laptop that doesn't have anything on it anyway. Things I am happy about...
1-New house
2-We are going to sea world the week after Christmas!
3-I'm done with school for the semester!
4-I'm applying to the Ultrasound program in February and will finally see what the future holds for me. I am excited no matter what happens...
5-Drew has 2 weeks off starting this Friday.
6-I have a well-rested, most-of-the-time-happy baby. :)
7-I am starting my diet January 3rd, and am committed to reaching my goal!
8-Christmas is in 9 days....
1-New house
2-We are going to sea world the week after Christmas!
3-I'm done with school for the semester!
4-I'm applying to the Ultrasound program in February and will finally see what the future holds for me. I am excited no matter what happens...
5-Drew has 2 weeks off starting this Friday.
6-I have a well-rested, most-of-the-time-happy baby. :)
7-I am starting my diet January 3rd, and am committed to reaching my goal!
8-Christmas is in 9 days....
December 2, 2010
Month 6
Dear Luke,
I know. I say it every month. But HOLY COW you have grown so much this month. Really this time, I mean it. You are such a big boy! We had a good month with a lot of fun "firsts" and we got a new house! We'll be moving in this weekend, and it will be so good for our family. You will have a nice big back yard to run around in and room to play in the house too. Can't wait! You haven't started crawling yet, so I think we have a while til you're running around though. :) One thing I'm REALLY sad about this month is you have completely weaned yourself from breast feeding. It's sad for me, but I know you are old enough that it is okay. You are still my best little buddy and I'm pretty sure you said, "mama" at lunch the other day. I didn't hear it very clearly, but your uncle Gavin did...so, we'll believe him! You sit up like a champ now and rarely fall over. But, you're a baby, so you have your "spills." You're talking a lot more and I think you're so smart. You know who we are, and you know your name. You remember routines throughout the day, and you LOVE your time with Baby Bach. (So does mommy cause it keeps you so well entertained for atleast 30 minutes.) Here are your stats from the doctor check up yesterday:
Weight: 19 lbs. 9 oz.--90th percentile
Height: 27 inches. Daddy and I can't believe you have grown 7 inches since you were born!
Head Circumfrence: 30th percentile...your head is smaller now! (Or you just grew faster elsewhere... :) )
Here are some of the things you did this month:
-You continued to roll so much and you can make it around a whole room if I let you.
-You had your first plane ride to visit Grandpa and Grandma Jones.
-You went to your first Jazz game and even got to meat the bear!!
-You switched from breast milk to strictly formula and baby food. Still working on the "solids."
-You got your first REAL constipation spell. It was the WORST.
-You had your first Thanksgiving!
-You have grown to love your toys and jumperoo so much....it's great!
-You love to roll to the couch and then lift up the bottom flap thing to look around under there...weirdo...
-You moved from size 3 diapers to size 4! Big boy...
-You started eating Gerber snacks and can grab them yourself...I cried the first time!
Things you like and dislike change daily. Currently...
You like:
1-Bath time (this will never change.)
2-Bottles
3-Your jumper
4-Baby Einstein videos
5-Mommy and Daddy (thank heavens!)
6-Bananas, Squash, and Applesauce
7-Rolling around.
8-Sitting up and playing with toys.
9-Going on walks outside (even though it's gotten colder..)
10-Music and singing.
Dislikes:
1-Having your nose sucked or wiped.
2-Doing the same thing for more than 30 minutes.
3-Peas
4-Loud noises
5-Riding in the car in the dark..(this needs to change!)
6-Shots (Duh.)
Little buddy you are such an angel. We have our days, like everyone, but at the end of the day just watching you peacefully sleep makes everything better. We may have to do cry it out again because another cold messed you up, and thats the only thing that works for you. I appologize in advance! It kills me, but it works. This month went by pretty slow I think, even though you grew a lot. So thats okay with me! You are growing so fast, and I love that each day brings a new surprise. You are just so much fun. Thanks for loving me unconditionally, because I know thats what I feel for you. No matter what. You're my best friend! Love you little man.
Love, Mom
I know. I say it every month. But HOLY COW you have grown so much this month. Really this time, I mean it. You are such a big boy! We had a good month with a lot of fun "firsts" and we got a new house! We'll be moving in this weekend, and it will be so good for our family. You will have a nice big back yard to run around in and room to play in the house too. Can't wait! You haven't started crawling yet, so I think we have a while til you're running around though. :) One thing I'm REALLY sad about this month is you have completely weaned yourself from breast feeding. It's sad for me, but I know you are old enough that it is okay. You are still my best little buddy and I'm pretty sure you said, "mama" at lunch the other day. I didn't hear it very clearly, but your uncle Gavin did...so, we'll believe him! You sit up like a champ now and rarely fall over. But, you're a baby, so you have your "spills." You're talking a lot more and I think you're so smart. You know who we are, and you know your name. You remember routines throughout the day, and you LOVE your time with Baby Bach. (So does mommy cause it keeps you so well entertained for atleast 30 minutes.) Here are your stats from the doctor check up yesterday:
Weight: 19 lbs. 9 oz.--90th percentile
Height: 27 inches. Daddy and I can't believe you have grown 7 inches since you were born!
Head Circumfrence: 30th percentile...your head is smaller now! (Or you just grew faster elsewhere... :) )
Here are some of the things you did this month:
-You continued to roll so much and you can make it around a whole room if I let you.
-You had your first plane ride to visit Grandpa and Grandma Jones.
-You went to your first Jazz game and even got to meat the bear!!
-You switched from breast milk to strictly formula and baby food. Still working on the "solids."
-You got your first REAL constipation spell. It was the WORST.
-You had your first Thanksgiving!
-You have grown to love your toys and jumperoo so much....it's great!
-You love to roll to the couch and then lift up the bottom flap thing to look around under there...weirdo...
-You moved from size 3 diapers to size 4! Big boy...
-You started eating Gerber snacks and can grab them yourself...I cried the first time!
Things you like and dislike change daily. Currently...
You like:
1-Bath time (this will never change.)
2-Bottles
3-Your jumper
4-Baby Einstein videos
5-Mommy and Daddy (thank heavens!)
6-Bananas, Squash, and Applesauce
7-Rolling around.
8-Sitting up and playing with toys.
9-Going on walks outside (even though it's gotten colder..)
10-Music and singing.
Dislikes:
1-Having your nose sucked or wiped.
2-Doing the same thing for more than 30 minutes.
3-Peas
4-Loud noises
5-Riding in the car in the dark..(this needs to change!)
6-Shots (Duh.)
Little buddy you are such an angel. We have our days, like everyone, but at the end of the day just watching you peacefully sleep makes everything better. We may have to do cry it out again because another cold messed you up, and thats the only thing that works for you. I appologize in advance! It kills me, but it works. This month went by pretty slow I think, even though you grew a lot. So thats okay with me! You are growing so fast, and I love that each day brings a new surprise. You are just so much fun. Thanks for loving me unconditionally, because I know thats what I feel for you. No matter what. You're my best friend! Love you little man.
Love, Mom
On your 6th month "birthday"
At the doctor
Playing with Brodey at Grandma Mairs
At the Jazz game in the suite!
Our view
November 22, 2010
Giving thanks..
I thought I would post about the things I'm thankful for since Luke's "6 month" letter will be posted on or the day after Thanksgiving this month :)
I know when people talk about the things they are thankful for, it seems to get repetitive. Every year I say I am thankful for the same things. But, looking back at my blog, I haven't ever posted about the things I am most thankful for. So even if it's all the same, since I've never written it down, I think it's important :)
1. My wonderful husband. Drew is the most understanding, caring, hard working man I know. I honestly think he is one of the only people who gets me, and who is there for me no matter what. When I say this, I truly mean it, I believe he is the ONLY person who could put up with me. So I'm thankful that we found each other, otherwise I would probably be alone my whole life. :) I'm thankful for his humor and spontaneity. They get me through the day when times are hard. He is also such a wonderful daddy. Luke lights up when he gets home from work. It makes me happy to see them bonding, because I love them more than anything else and they're my best friends.
2. My little man. Having Luke in my life is like two extremes. It's the best thing I could ever imagine, and the hardest thing. But even when it's hard, all he has to do is smile and I remember that it's all worth it. I am so thankful, not only that he came to our family, but that he came when he did. I need him in my life right now to be my best friend through the day as I adjust to our new home. I am lucky to be his mommy.
3. My family. I am so blessed to have grown up in the home I did, surrounded by 7 of my favorite people. Though I am an independent person, I contribute a lot of who I am to my parents and brothers. My parents have been there for me through everything. Never once have I felt I couldn't go to them, and never once have I left a conversation or troubling time with them without peace. I owe them everything, and will never be able to re-pay them for what they've given me. (Not only money :) but everything else too..) My brothers are such strong individuals, and I love them each for something different. It was sad to not have a sister at times, but I wouldn't have changed it for the world. Which leads me to number 4...
4. My sisters-in-law. On my side of the family, and Drew's side. Not having sisters growing up was one thing, but having them now is a necessity. It's nice to have strong women in my life that can relate to certain things that brothers cant. I'm thankful that my brothers were lucky enough to find the wives they found. I'm also thankful that when I was lucky enough to marry Drew, I got 4 new sisters. Because of sisters-in-law, I have cute nieces and nephews who I am thankful for as well. :)
5. My in-laws. Although it is sad for me to not live closer to my parents, I am SO blessed to live close to Drew's. They also are willing to do anything to help us, and make us happy. Not only do they help us now, but they helped shape the man my husband is today. And, I think they did a pretty good job! I couldn't ask for better in-laws, and love them so much.
6. My grandparents. I was lucky enough to grow up in the same town as 6 out of 7 of my grandparents. Yes, I have 7. And though I didn't live close to my Grandma "Hawaii" I always felt just as close to her, and loved her just as much. Now I am blessed to live closer to her as well. All of my grandparents are such great people and great examples to me. They have taught me valuable life lessons and I know how lucky I am to have known all of them so well. Also, I am thankful for my extended family. I have lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins whom I have been blessed to know so well and love so much!
5. My in-laws. Although it is sad for me to not live closer to my parents, I am SO blessed to live close to Drew's. They also are willing to do anything to help us, and make us happy. Not only do they help us now, but they helped shape the man my husband is today. And, I think they did a pretty good job! I couldn't ask for better in-laws, and love them so much.
6. My grandparents. I was lucky enough to grow up in the same town as 6 out of 7 of my grandparents. Yes, I have 7. And though I didn't live close to my Grandma "Hawaii" I always felt just as close to her, and loved her just as much. Now I am blessed to live closer to her as well. All of my grandparents are such great people and great examples to me. They have taught me valuable life lessons and I know how lucky I am to have known all of them so well. Also, I am thankful for my extended family. I have lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins whom I have been blessed to know so well and love so much!
7. Good health. Because there have been times in my past where I was not considered, "in good health," I know what a blessing it is to be blessed with it. Many people are not so lucky to be healthy, or to have loved ones be healthy, so I hope I don't take my good health for granted while I have it!
8. The basics. Food, shelter, water, Drew's job, etc. They may seem like little things but I can't forget to mention them because really, what would I have without them? I don't want to know....
9. My religion. I have a strong testimony of what I believe in and am thankful to know the things that I know. My religion has shaped the person that I am and has given me the strong beliefs that I have. I don't think I would have a lot of the previous things if it weren't for my church.
10. My friends. I have always been blessed with great friends and am thankful for all of the people I have been close with through the years. Growing up I was surrounded by so many people that made good choices, so it was easy for me to as well. Through college and now that I am married, I made different friends who are also strong and amazing. Like my family, my friends have helped to shape the person I am. Not to mention all the crazy and fun memories I have with each and every one of them. (There are FAR too many good friends to picture here, so sorry if you aren't pictured..you are still considered a great friend. :))
10. My friends. I have always been blessed with great friends and am thankful for all of the people I have been close with through the years. Growing up I was surrounded by so many people that made good choices, so it was easy for me to as well. Through college and now that I am married, I made different friends who are also strong and amazing. Like my family, my friends have helped to shape the person I am. Not to mention all the crazy and fun memories I have with each and every one of them. (There are FAR too many good friends to picture here, so sorry if you aren't pictured..you are still considered a great friend. :))
Geez, I have so much to be thankful for! Whenever I am sad or feel like something isn't right, I just need to read this list. I am overwhelmed with joy and love for all the great things and people in my life. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! P.S...sorry for all the wedding pics. It's an album I knew I could find most the people in :)
November 17, 2010
The mac to my cheese...
Drew is an advisor for DECA at his school, and was able to go to Washington D.C. for 4 days with the group. While he was gone, I went to Heber. It was Luke's first plane ride, and my first time flying with a baby (of course) but it was a lot of fun and we had a great time. We were able to see most of the fam and most of my girl friends at a friend's bridal shower. It was great! I will post pics of that next time, but right now I just need to blog about this guy....
Being apart for more than a day's worth of work hours makes me realize how much I love him! Not to be all mushy and annoying, but I miss him so much when we're apart. And I know Luke does too. He smiles soo big at his daddy when they are reunited :)
He is the mac to my cheese. The PB to my J. The chips to my salsa.
I love him. :)
November 8, 2010
Happy Harvest!
On Sunday, we went over to the in-laws for "craft night." :) Drew's mom has decided it's a monthly activity now, and I'm happy she decided that! We give her a hard time, but we really do enjoy it. Here are the crafts for this month! Super easy, and fun. I think they turned out pretty cute. Now if we were just moved into our new house already, I might have somewhere to put them!
This is actually Lori's, but mine is the same. Her pic was just better...(it's just the blocks, not the tile behind them...)
And I think this one is really cute. We just have to outline the letters so you can see the "H" and the "F"...It says Thankful.
In this month of giving thanks, I have to say, I am super thankful to live so close to atleast one of our families. I have awesome inlaws that are willing to help us out whenever we need it, and feed us atleast once a month! It's fun to live so close to be able to do things like "craft night" and "fast Sunday meals." Luke will be blessed to get to spend lots of time with one set of grand parents. I just hope we continue to see my family monthly as well!
This is actually Lori's, but mine is the same. Her pic was just better...(it's just the blocks, not the tile behind them...)
And I think this one is really cute. We just have to outline the letters so you can see the "H" and the "F"...It says Thankful.
In this month of giving thanks, I have to say, I am super thankful to live so close to atleast one of our families. I have awesome inlaws that are willing to help us out whenever we need it, and feed us atleast once a month! It's fun to live so close to be able to do things like "craft night" and "fast Sunday meals." Luke will be blessed to get to spend lots of time with one set of grand parents. I just hope we continue to see my family monthly as well!
November 6, 2010
Halloween and a House :)
October went by sooo fast. I swear the time flies by when you have someone to take care of besides yourself. No wonder my parents always say we grew up so fast. November in Las Vegas is a completely different world than November in Heber or Cedar. It's still in the 80's the majority of days and I sometimes get dressed in my fall/winter clothes, then have to go change mid-day because I'm sooo hot! Craziness, I tell you.
In high school, Drew started a halloween carnival at his school. It was for families as well as the students and it was always really successful. Well this year, Drew's students in his event planning class were in charge of a school halloween carnival. They spent around $600 for their booths, food, and haunted house decorations. They were hoping to atleast break even so they could start saving money for the years to come. With Drew's help with creativity and awesome teaching skills, they tripled what they spent, making about $2600 total! When the ticket taker came and told Drew and I that he had made $600 in the first half hour, we were soo excited! Yes, his students should be praised for all their hard work, but because Drew was "in charge..." it seems like his victory mostly. :) The haunted house was actually REALLY scary. We were supposed to dress up, but after running around all day taking care of the finishing touches, Luke was the only one that had time to get dressed. ;) Here are some pics.
Taking a break from his hot elephant head!
In front of "Mr. Burton's tombstone" the kids made.
Drew and I at the end of the party, after ALLL our make up was warn off :(
We should have taken pics at the beginning, but pretty good costumes eh?
In high school, Drew started a halloween carnival at his school. It was for families as well as the students and it was always really successful. Well this year, Drew's students in his event planning class were in charge of a school halloween carnival. They spent around $600 for their booths, food, and haunted house decorations. They were hoping to atleast break even so they could start saving money for the years to come. With Drew's help with creativity and awesome teaching skills, they tripled what they spent, making about $2600 total! When the ticket taker came and told Drew and I that he had made $600 in the first half hour, we were soo excited! Yes, his students should be praised for all their hard work, but because Drew was "in charge..." it seems like his victory mostly. :) The haunted house was actually REALLY scary. We were supposed to dress up, but after running around all day taking care of the finishing touches, Luke was the only one that had time to get dressed. ;) Here are some pics.
Taking a break from his hot elephant head!
In front of "Mr. Burton's tombstone" the kids made.
The Friday before/on halloween in Nevada is "Nevada Day" every year. So, Drew will always have it off! Since Halloween is his favorite holiday, this allows time for parties, wahoo! This year we went to Cedar for our annual Murder Mystery party. I really recommend these to anyone and everyone. They are sooo fun! this was our 4th year doing one, and they are always such a blast. The theme this year was "haunted house employees," so each of us had to dress up as an employee in a haunted house. (i.e. clown, vampire, mummy) I was Frankenstein's bride, and Drew was a serial killer. We did it in Drew's dad's barn, so it made it extra scary. Everyone did awesome on their costumes and really got into it. Can't wait for next year's!
Drew and I at the end of the party, after ALLL our make up was warn off :(
We should have taken pics at the beginning, but pretty good costumes eh?
We are almost finished with the "buying a house" process. Pretty scary but sooo exciting! We will be closing Thanksgiving weekend hopefully, and moving in shortly after. Pics to come!
October 26, 2010
Month 5
Dear Luke,
5 months!! I can't even believe it. This month went by especially fast, though the summer just flew by. It's already fall, but in our new home in Las Vegas it still seems like summer. The days are getting cooler though, and I like the weather right now. This month has been such a roller coaster ride for our family. Daddy is really into the swing of things at school and loves it, and you and I get to stay home and play all day long. It's the best thing, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I don't think I would be able to get through the day if I didn't get to spend it with you. You keep me going right now because this move has been really hard on me. Thanks for being my motivation right now little man. It's always a new adventure with you, every day. You are getting so big and smart. We went for your check up appointment after your ear infections and you were 17 pounds! I think you are teething, but your teeth may be coming up and down because nothing has come through yet. Here are some of the things that happened this month.
-You got your first ear infection, in both ears. Poor baby!
-You have tried most all the solid foods and decided you will be picky about which ones you
like.Of course, the fruits are your favorite.
-You roll ALL over the place.
-You can sit up by yourself for like 15 seconds! I think you could do it if you weren't too lazy :)
-You had to "cry it out" (sooo sad) but it only took 2 nights and now you sleep from 8-5 and then until 8. It's heaven!
-You had the biggest blow out ever to date. It ruined your p.j.'s.
-Helped mommy and daddy pick out a house to buy! You love it too :)
-You still think it's fun to put everything in your mouth...guess you are a normal baby.
-Your turning toy table is your FAVORITE. You shreek with joy when you see it in the morning.
-You have realized how to work your dad and I and how far each of us will go. Spoiled.
There are so many things you do every day. I am sure I'm missing SOMETHING. Your likes and dislikes haven't changed this month AT ALL. New likes....
Like:
1-Apples, bananas, pears, carrots.
2-Staring at the slideshow of your newborn pics on our computer. You talk to them :)
3-Playing by yourself for 30 mins to an hour. Thank you sweetie!
4-Your new stroller and walks!
5-Taking naps in your crib.
6-Chewing on EVERYTHING.
7-Drooling on EVERYTHING.
8-You might be getting sick of breast feeding because you are starting to LOVE bottles. :(
Dislikes:
To be honest, nothing new here! But does anyone have any advice on how to help him like, well, tolerate his carseat?! We have tried letting him cry...
Luke James I love you with all my heart! You are just growing and changing every day and soon you'll be talking and walking I'm sure. (I already think you say mamamama when you are crying.. :) Wishful thinking..) You are my sweetie pie no matter how bad the day is. We love you more and more every day and couldn't imagine our lives with out you. Slow down this month!
Love, Mom.
Cutie.
You are being an elephant for halloween! Your costume is a HIT with everyone.
:)
5 months!! I can't even believe it. This month went by especially fast, though the summer just flew by. It's already fall, but in our new home in Las Vegas it still seems like summer. The days are getting cooler though, and I like the weather right now. This month has been such a roller coaster ride for our family. Daddy is really into the swing of things at school and loves it, and you and I get to stay home and play all day long. It's the best thing, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I don't think I would be able to get through the day if I didn't get to spend it with you. You keep me going right now because this move has been really hard on me. Thanks for being my motivation right now little man. It's always a new adventure with you, every day. You are getting so big and smart. We went for your check up appointment after your ear infections and you were 17 pounds! I think you are teething, but your teeth may be coming up and down because nothing has come through yet. Here are some of the things that happened this month.
-You got your first ear infection, in both ears. Poor baby!
-You have tried most all the solid foods and decided you will be picky about which ones you
like.Of course, the fruits are your favorite.
-You roll ALL over the place.
-You can sit up by yourself for like 15 seconds! I think you could do it if you weren't too lazy :)
-You had to "cry it out" (sooo sad) but it only took 2 nights and now you sleep from 8-5 and then until 8. It's heaven!
-You had the biggest blow out ever to date. It ruined your p.j.'s.
-Helped mommy and daddy pick out a house to buy! You love it too :)
-You still think it's fun to put everything in your mouth...guess you are a normal baby.
-Your turning toy table is your FAVORITE. You shreek with joy when you see it in the morning.
-You have realized how to work your dad and I and how far each of us will go. Spoiled.
There are so many things you do every day. I am sure I'm missing SOMETHING. Your likes and dislikes haven't changed this month AT ALL. New likes....
Like:
1-Apples, bananas, pears, carrots.
2-Staring at the slideshow of your newborn pics on our computer. You talk to them :)
3-Playing by yourself for 30 mins to an hour. Thank you sweetie!
4-Your new stroller and walks!
5-Taking naps in your crib.
6-Chewing on EVERYTHING.
7-Drooling on EVERYTHING.
8-You might be getting sick of breast feeding because you are starting to LOVE bottles. :(
Dislikes:
To be honest, nothing new here! But does anyone have any advice on how to help him like, well, tolerate his carseat?! We have tried letting him cry...
Luke James I love you with all my heart! You are just growing and changing every day and soon you'll be talking and walking I'm sure. (I already think you say mamamama when you are crying.. :) Wishful thinking..) You are my sweetie pie no matter how bad the day is. We love you more and more every day and couldn't imagine our lives with out you. Slow down this month!
Love, Mom.
Precious boy, ready for a nap.
You love to sit in your bumbo and watch me clean/cook/whatever.
Cutie.
You are being an elephant for halloween! Your costume is a HIT with everyone.
:)
October 14, 2010
Where to start...
I've started this particular post about 17 times before finally deciding to actually do it. I realize my blog is mainly focused on Luke right now, which is good. I don't scrapbook, and I've gotten really lazy when it comes to keeping a journal, so this is the closest thing I will have as far as documenting important events. Aside from just the fun events and updates, I realized this might be the only record I have of my feelings as well. Since this is mostly for personal records, (as much fun as it is to share fun things with everyone), I decided I need to blog about this specific thing, so that I remember it in the future.
I am a small town girl. I LOVE the street I grew up on. I was able to ride my bike with my friends around the whole block, waving to the majority of the neighbors as we rode by. I LOVE that I was able to play night games anywhere in the valley without my parents being worried about being in "that neighborhood" after dark. I LOVE the feelings of friendship and care from a whole community of supporters and friends. I LOVE that the main street in my town only had 3 stop lights growing up (now it has more) and limited choices of where to eat. (We didn't need many choices, Dairy Keen was always our #1.) I LOVE that I know the name/face of every single person in my grade, even if we never hung out together. I LOVE that even though there were small clicks in my high school, it never got to the point of bullying and fights because we cared about each other. I LOVE that all you have to do is say the name of your parents and people know who you are. I LOVE the fact that "traffic" in a small town means 5 extra minutes to get home because there were 5 extra cars on Main Street. I LOVE how everyone goes to high school sports games and everyone goes to the parades. I LOVE how my whole family lived in the same town, making it easy on Holidays, or even for Sunday dinner every once in a while. I LOVE how your doctor or dentist or teacher can also be your bishop or sunday school teacher. I LOVE how it takes 20 minutes tops to get from one point of town to the other. I LOVE that you have to travel atleast 20-45 minutes to get to actual restraunts and malls. I LOVE that when you go to the store, you wave or smile at almost everyone you pass because you know them. I LOVE the summers full of fairs, carnivals, and parades. I LOVE that my whole life I was able to live in places like this.
I could go on and on about Heber and Cedar City and the things I love about them. I miss the little things, and the big things. I feel SO blessed to have been born and raised in a place like that. It's very hard for me to accept the fact that my children might not have these experiences. Although I know my husband didn't have them, and he loves HIS city like I love my own. Maybe we can incorporate each others' loves into one that meets our families needs together. I know we're where we are supposed to be, but this move has been without a doubt the toughest thing emotionally that I've ever been through. Now i haven't had the worst of trials in my life, and I know for a fact most people have had to deal with a lot more than I have. But I do feel like the trials I've faced have strengthened me in my own terms, after I have come to accept and deal with them. This is one that is taking much longer to accept and deal with.
I have a very understanding and amazing husband. My little boy is without a doubt THE cutest thing to ever have been born. (I know this is a fact, no fighting this....:) ) We are now financially able to buy a house and start saving. I am able to apply to a school that isn't available everywhere, and continue my education. There are opportunities here for Luke and our future children that they wont have anywhere else. We are all (for the most part) happy and healthy. These are the positives I am currently focusing on. Little by little, I hope that my prayers, my positive thoughts, and counting my many blessings will pay off. I want to be able to LOVE my new home because it's where I am building my life with my loves. Though I know it will never fill the place in my heart that my home town does, I've realized that is okay. You can love two different places for two different reasons.... right?
P.S. As I said earlier, this is mostly for personal records. Sorry for the over-flow of emotion in this post.
I am a small town girl. I LOVE the street I grew up on. I was able to ride my bike with my friends around the whole block, waving to the majority of the neighbors as we rode by. I LOVE that I was able to play night games anywhere in the valley without my parents being worried about being in "that neighborhood" after dark. I LOVE the feelings of friendship and care from a whole community of supporters and friends. I LOVE that the main street in my town only had 3 stop lights growing up (now it has more) and limited choices of where to eat. (We didn't need many choices, Dairy Keen was always our #1.) I LOVE that I know the name/face of every single person in my grade, even if we never hung out together. I LOVE that even though there were small clicks in my high school, it never got to the point of bullying and fights because we cared about each other. I LOVE that all you have to do is say the name of your parents and people know who you are. I LOVE the fact that "traffic" in a small town means 5 extra minutes to get home because there were 5 extra cars on Main Street. I LOVE how everyone goes to high school sports games and everyone goes to the parades. I LOVE how my whole family lived in the same town, making it easy on Holidays, or even for Sunday dinner every once in a while. I LOVE how your doctor or dentist or teacher can also be your bishop or sunday school teacher. I LOVE how it takes 20 minutes tops to get from one point of town to the other. I LOVE that you have to travel atleast 20-45 minutes to get to actual restraunts and malls. I LOVE that when you go to the store, you wave or smile at almost everyone you pass because you know them. I LOVE the summers full of fairs, carnivals, and parades. I LOVE that my whole life I was able to live in places like this.
I could go on and on about Heber and Cedar City and the things I love about them. I miss the little things, and the big things. I feel SO blessed to have been born and raised in a place like that. It's very hard for me to accept the fact that my children might not have these experiences. Although I know my husband didn't have them, and he loves HIS city like I love my own. Maybe we can incorporate each others' loves into one that meets our families needs together. I know we're where we are supposed to be, but this move has been without a doubt the toughest thing emotionally that I've ever been through. Now i haven't had the worst of trials in my life, and I know for a fact most people have had to deal with a lot more than I have. But I do feel like the trials I've faced have strengthened me in my own terms, after I have come to accept and deal with them. This is one that is taking much longer to accept and deal with.
I have a very understanding and amazing husband. My little boy is without a doubt THE cutest thing to ever have been born. (I know this is a fact, no fighting this....:) ) We are now financially able to buy a house and start saving. I am able to apply to a school that isn't available everywhere, and continue my education. There are opportunities here for Luke and our future children that they wont have anywhere else. We are all (for the most part) happy and healthy. These are the positives I am currently focusing on. Little by little, I hope that my prayers, my positive thoughts, and counting my many blessings will pay off. I want to be able to LOVE my new home because it's where I am building my life with my loves. Though I know it will never fill the place in my heart that my home town does, I've realized that is okay. You can love two different places for two different reasons.... right?
P.S. As I said earlier, this is mostly for personal records. Sorry for the over-flow of emotion in this post.
October 11, 2010
Help! I'm frustrated...
Okay. I need to vent. I love my baby boy. More than anything. He is my world. But for a week now he has been such a mean monster! He had two ear infections and a cold two weeks ago, and we got antibiotics for him. During that time, he was a little grumpy and fussy but not so much that he couldn't be soothed. A week after we started the antibiotics, he started getting more and more fussy. He would get to the point of screaming and wouldn't eat, be rocked, sleep, or even take a bath without grunting and whining. We have "Hylands colic tablets" that we have given him since he had all his gas troubles that worked wonders, so we bought the all natural "Hylands teething tablets" to see if they would help, no luck. We try cold rags/teething toys, tylenol, cold water bottles, and much more. Everything that normally makes him happy, doesn't. He wakes up in the morning crying, like-tears and red eyes crying, and from all naps the same way. He hardly eats. He has to be held. ARGHHHH!!! Can you sense my frustration? I just don't know what to think. I'm not sure if his ear infections are just hurting him now after 2 weeks of finding out he had them? Or if he's actually teething or what. I can't feel or see a tooth, so I'm not sure about that...but I could be wrong. Anyway, I love him, really. I just hope that in the next couple days whatever is wrong will go away. If it is a tooth, I hope it pops through. Even then though, he has a lot more teeth to come in...and I don't know if I can handle a week and a half of spawn of Frankenstein. Somebody, anybody...please give me advice! I don't know what to do, and if it continues like this I might just call the Doc so he can confirm whether it's teething or his ear infection or what. Here's a cute pic of my little poop head. :)
September 30, 2010
You'll Be In My Heart
Dear Luke,
I know I already wrote you a letter this month, but something happened tonight that reminded me I forgot to tell you something very important. We have a song! :) The week I found out I was pregnant, I heard the same song EVERY day on my way to work, and that song was, "You'll Be In My Heart," by Phil Collins, from Tarzan. Every time I heard it the lyrics would just make me cry tears of joy because I was so excited to meet you and for our lives together. The lyrics that stood out to me were:
Come stop your crying it will be alright. Just take my hand, hold it tight.
I will protect you from all around you. I will be here don't you cry.
For one so small, you seem so strong. My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm.
This bond between us can't be broken. I will be here don't you cry.
'Cause you'll be in my heart. Yes, you'll be in my heart.
From this day on, now and forever more.
When destiny calls you you must be strong. I may not be with you, but you've got to hold on.
You'll be in my heart, Always.
Always and always.
Just look over your shoulder, I'll be there always.
I know it is super cheesy to post the lyrics but in order to understand my emotions you have to hear them! Whenever I sing this song to you, you calm down instantly. It's amazing. It's like you were listening in my tummy when you were as small as a sesame seed. :) On my way home from class tonight, it came on the radio. I think it might be the first time I've heard it and actually listened to it again since that week. Now that you're here and such a big part of my life, it means so much more. The bond between us truly can't be broken. It's a bond unlike any other. I love you more than words or lyrics can express. But these lyrics are pretty darn close to how I feel about you my little man. I want to choose a line from the song to put in vinyl lettering in your room...I'm still deciding which line. :)
Anyway, here are some cute pics of you at 4 months. Also, you rolled over today for the first REAL time. It took you about 5 minutes to roll from your back to your belly and vice versa, but once you did it, you kept doing it over and over. So cute :) Love you Mr.
Just being a cute half-naked boy :)
Trying to roll..
Playing with your favorite toy.
You kick them :)
I love this.
Rolled over!!
Haha....just funny.
So cute :)
Big boy!
I love that smile...
Half way there :)
I know I already wrote you a letter this month, but something happened tonight that reminded me I forgot to tell you something very important. We have a song! :) The week I found out I was pregnant, I heard the same song EVERY day on my way to work, and that song was, "You'll Be In My Heart," by Phil Collins, from Tarzan. Every time I heard it the lyrics would just make me cry tears of joy because I was so excited to meet you and for our lives together. The lyrics that stood out to me were:
Come stop your crying it will be alright. Just take my hand, hold it tight.
I will protect you from all around you. I will be here don't you cry.
For one so small, you seem so strong. My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm.
This bond between us can't be broken. I will be here don't you cry.
'Cause you'll be in my heart. Yes, you'll be in my heart.
From this day on, now and forever more.
When destiny calls you you must be strong. I may not be with you, but you've got to hold on.
You'll be in my heart, Always.
Always and always.
Just look over your shoulder, I'll be there always.
I know it is super cheesy to post the lyrics but in order to understand my emotions you have to hear them! Whenever I sing this song to you, you calm down instantly. It's amazing. It's like you were listening in my tummy when you were as small as a sesame seed. :) On my way home from class tonight, it came on the radio. I think it might be the first time I've heard it and actually listened to it again since that week. Now that you're here and such a big part of my life, it means so much more. The bond between us truly can't be broken. It's a bond unlike any other. I love you more than words or lyrics can express. But these lyrics are pretty darn close to how I feel about you my little man. I want to choose a line from the song to put in vinyl lettering in your room...I'm still deciding which line. :)
Anyway, here are some cute pics of you at 4 months. Also, you rolled over today for the first REAL time. It took you about 5 minutes to roll from your back to your belly and vice versa, but once you did it, you kept doing it over and over. So cute :) Love you Mr.
Just being a cute half-naked boy :)
Trying to roll..
Playing with your favorite toy.
You kick them :)
I love this.
Rolled over!!
Haha....just funny.
So cute :)
Big boy!
I love that smile...
Half way there :)
September 26, 2010
Month 4
Dear Luke,
SO much has changed this month. Not only have we been in our new home for this whole month, but you have grown and developed more than any other month. I feel that you grew out of the newborn stage, and you're now my big baby boy. :) Shortly after my 3 month letter, we took you to the doctor to find out what we could do about your horrible fussiness. He suggested you might have acid reflux, so we are trying prevacid. It seems to help A LOT, and although you still have fussy times, not near as many as before. You still have minor gas issues, but seem to be growing out of them as well. This makes mommy and daddy super happy. We have been out and about a lot more this month as I have been nannying, going to school, and living in Vegas provides more opportunities to get out in the evening/night and do things. You are adjusting to your carseat more as well, which is convenient, finally. You are a happy boy and love talking and socializing with anybody, even strangers. Everyone who sees you comments on your long eyelashes. They are amazingly long, I feel like they grow every day too. They also comment on your round face since it's so perfectly round. The doctor gave us the ok to start trying rice cereal and baby foods, so we are slowly easing you into those. You LOVE cereal (as long as it's mixed with breast milk) and you have tried carrots so far, and love them too. Unfortunately, you are sick right now with a cold and it's hard for everyone. You were finally on a 8-5 sleeping schedule, then you would sleep until 7. It was heaven, but now that you are sick your schedule is a little off. It's okay, though. I just hate to hear your stuffy nose and horse voice. Hopefully you get better soon! At your 4 month well check you were:
50th percentile for height at 24 1/2 inches.
90th percentile for weight at 15 lbs. 14 oz. (love my chubbs..)
42 cm for head circumfrence, which is still in the 50th percentile.
You are growing and changing so fast. People always say, "They are always growing and changing so never take any day for granted." You don't believe it until you experience it. It's hard being away from you for two nights a week when I go to school because I know I'm missing out on smiles, cries, and development, but it will all be worth it when I get my degree! This month you have:
-Started grabbing toys and have discovered how to suck on them. You talk to your toys on your carseat and bouncy seat.
-Realized that we ALWAYS come to you if you cough, so you fake cough to get our attention.
-Continued to scream when older women pick you up or talk to you.....so weird.
-Started eating "solids" and you love them.
-Learned how to sit up in your bumbo and you could do it all day long.
-Learned how to play in your turning toy table.
-Been babysat by daddy or grandma or aunts and uncles much more often.
-Discovered that you love to stare at people with blonde hair...you think they are pretty??
-Decided that rolling over is possible, but takes too much effort.
-Continued to laugh at things that you deem funny. :)
-Decided that your binky is only needed when you're sad enough or tired.
-Grown out of all your clothes it seems. You are now in 6 month clothes! (Very few 3-6)
Likes:
1-Still bath time. You have graduated from your hammock to sitting in your baby bath tub.
2-Cereal and baby food, so far.
3-Talking and cooing as loud as possible.
4-Playing with your elephant toys on your seats.
5-Sitting in the bumbo.
6-Sitting in your toy table.
7-Watching T.V. (This could be bad...)
8-Being held in stores/restraunts.
9-Being sung to.
10-Having your diaper changed.
11-Staring at the fan.
12-Mommy and daddy are still your favorite people :)
13-Grabbing and pulling mommy's hair.
Dislikes:
1-Getting dressed.
2-Being "ignored."
3-Watching mommy and daddy eat when you're not eating.
4-Having your snot sucked with the snot sucker (What baby likes this?)
5-Being in your carseat for hours while we shop.
6-Being in the car at night time.
7-Having to take naps..you fight sleep.
8-HATE loud music or noises. (See story below.)
9-Not being held to go to sleep. (Uh oh....we'll work on this.)
I feel like I'm missing stuff but as I remember I will come add to this. (I know, it's a long post already...) Just so we don't forget, a funny story that happened this month:
You were a grumpy grumpy boy with a poopy diaper about a week ago as we were shopping, we finally got to target (you screamed for 10 minutes in the car) and while I was changing you, you instantly got happy. But not for long. A lady started drying her hands in the automatic hand dryer thing and you looked up at me, your lip quivered, and you started SCREAMING at the top of your lungs. Nothing would soothe you. You hated that noise and that place and you were mad. It was sad, but kinda funny at the same time. :) Daddy could hear you across the store.
We love you more and more every day. I can't imagine loving you any more than we do. We have bad days and good days, but through it all, you are the joy of our lives. Thanks for being the cutest baby in the world. :) We always look forward to the new day and all the adventures you take us on. I love you little man. You are my prince!
Love, Mom
P.S....pictures next post.
SO much has changed this month. Not only have we been in our new home for this whole month, but you have grown and developed more than any other month. I feel that you grew out of the newborn stage, and you're now my big baby boy. :) Shortly after my 3 month letter, we took you to the doctor to find out what we could do about your horrible fussiness. He suggested you might have acid reflux, so we are trying prevacid. It seems to help A LOT, and although you still have fussy times, not near as many as before. You still have minor gas issues, but seem to be growing out of them as well. This makes mommy and daddy super happy. We have been out and about a lot more this month as I have been nannying, going to school, and living in Vegas provides more opportunities to get out in the evening/night and do things. You are adjusting to your carseat more as well, which is convenient, finally. You are a happy boy and love talking and socializing with anybody, even strangers. Everyone who sees you comments on your long eyelashes. They are amazingly long, I feel like they grow every day too. They also comment on your round face since it's so perfectly round. The doctor gave us the ok to start trying rice cereal and baby foods, so we are slowly easing you into those. You LOVE cereal (as long as it's mixed with breast milk) and you have tried carrots so far, and love them too. Unfortunately, you are sick right now with a cold and it's hard for everyone. You were finally on a 8-5 sleeping schedule, then you would sleep until 7. It was heaven, but now that you are sick your schedule is a little off. It's okay, though. I just hate to hear your stuffy nose and horse voice. Hopefully you get better soon! At your 4 month well check you were:
50th percentile for height at 24 1/2 inches.
90th percentile for weight at 15 lbs. 14 oz. (love my chubbs..)
42 cm for head circumfrence, which is still in the 50th percentile.
You are growing and changing so fast. People always say, "They are always growing and changing so never take any day for granted." You don't believe it until you experience it. It's hard being away from you for two nights a week when I go to school because I know I'm missing out on smiles, cries, and development, but it will all be worth it when I get my degree! This month you have:
-Started grabbing toys and have discovered how to suck on them. You talk to your toys on your carseat and bouncy seat.
-Realized that we ALWAYS come to you if you cough, so you fake cough to get our attention.
-Continued to scream when older women pick you up or talk to you.....so weird.
-Started eating "solids" and you love them.
-Learned how to sit up in your bumbo and you could do it all day long.
-Learned how to play in your turning toy table.
-Been babysat by daddy or grandma or aunts and uncles much more often.
-Discovered that you love to stare at people with blonde hair...you think they are pretty??
-Decided that rolling over is possible, but takes too much effort.
-Continued to laugh at things that you deem funny. :)
-Decided that your binky is only needed when you're sad enough or tired.
-Grown out of all your clothes it seems. You are now in 6 month clothes! (Very few 3-6)
Likes:
1-Still bath time. You have graduated from your hammock to sitting in your baby bath tub.
2-Cereal and baby food, so far.
3-Talking and cooing as loud as possible.
4-Playing with your elephant toys on your seats.
5-Sitting in the bumbo.
6-Sitting in your toy table.
7-Watching T.V. (This could be bad...)
8-Being held in stores/restraunts.
9-Being sung to.
10-Having your diaper changed.
11-Staring at the fan.
12-Mommy and daddy are still your favorite people :)
13-Grabbing and pulling mommy's hair.
Dislikes:
1-Getting dressed.
2-Being "ignored."
3-Watching mommy and daddy eat when you're not eating.
4-Having your snot sucked with the snot sucker (What baby likes this?)
5-Being in your carseat for hours while we shop.
6-Being in the car at night time.
7-Having to take naps..you fight sleep.
8-HATE loud music or noises. (See story below.)
9-Not being held to go to sleep. (Uh oh....we'll work on this.)
I feel like I'm missing stuff but as I remember I will come add to this. (I know, it's a long post already...) Just so we don't forget, a funny story that happened this month:
You were a grumpy grumpy boy with a poopy diaper about a week ago as we were shopping, we finally got to target (you screamed for 10 minutes in the car) and while I was changing you, you instantly got happy. But not for long. A lady started drying her hands in the automatic hand dryer thing and you looked up at me, your lip quivered, and you started SCREAMING at the top of your lungs. Nothing would soothe you. You hated that noise and that place and you were mad. It was sad, but kinda funny at the same time. :) Daddy could hear you across the store.
We love you more and more every day. I can't imagine loving you any more than we do. We have bad days and good days, but through it all, you are the joy of our lives. Thanks for being the cutest baby in the world. :) We always look forward to the new day and all the adventures you take us on. I love you little man. You are my prince!
Love, Mom
P.S....pictures next post.
September 8, 2010
New Look, New Job
We've heard from many different people that if their babies hair is patchy, shaving it by 3 months usually means it will grow in nice and un-patchy. :) We also heard the opposite, never to shave your babies head because it's their cute baby hair. Well, although I was very very sad to get rid of his cute baby hair, we decided it would be best to try the shave, since his hair was getting extremely patchy. He already has peach fuzz growing in after a week and a half and it's really cute, so I'm sure it will grow back fast and even cuter than before...until then, we have a little baldy on our hands. Here are some pics of him before and after the buzz....he looks so much older and cute in a different way :)
Haha...caught them off-gaurd.
Me and my boy before the buzz..
He loves mommy's kisses!!
He's adorable...
See the patchy-ness??
He's a big boy!!
He didn't even care what was happening :)
Big difference eh??
Still cute....
Drew started his new job and absolutely loves it. He teaches hospitality/marketing, event planning, and a film class. He's pretty busy but is having a lot of fun while finally making some real money! :) All the students already love him and he's been asked to be the basketball club advisor (they don't have teams there since it's a magnet school...the kids play on public school teams...) the salsa dance club advisor, and a fundraiser club advisor. Unfortunately, he had to turn down all three offers because he's already a DECA advisor, and the 9th grade student council advisor. I just said advisor like 12 times, but anyway....he's the new popular guy! The first week of school he had his students do a team building, leadership exercise and a lot of the teachers were praising him and asking if they could borrow his idea. Also, he has a cricket machine in his room...(awesome)...and he put up positive quotes on his wall, which the teachers also thought was a good idea. So obviously he's doing great!! I wish I could go witness him teach one of these days, but hopefully I will sometime. Here are some pics of his room!
Drew came up with this by himself...I thought it was clever :)
The movie posters on the back wall are for his film class...
Positive quotes/organized board :)
Another quote and his desk...
And last, but not least....a bunch of cute pics from labor day weekend. My mom and Chellcee (my brother whose on a mission, Garrett's girlfriend) came down to St. George to meet us. We stayed at my grandma's house in Washington, which is always a good time, and just relaxed. I had to get some pics of Luke with Chellc to send to Garrett. I love his eyes in all these pics. The blue onesie he's wearing brings out his bright blues. My baby boy is the cutest! Oh...and side note...the prevacid seems to really be helping!! We're crossing our fingers.
Love his little dimple..
Cutie pies..
He was laughing :)
Look at those blues!
Sorry...this one is blurry!
I found him like this taking his nap :)
Just a cute face shot...and you can see his hair growing back!!
Haha...caught them off-gaurd.
Me and my boy before the buzz..
He loves mommy's kisses!!
He's adorable...
See the patchy-ness??
He's a big boy!!
He didn't even care what was happening :)
Big difference eh??
Still cute....
Drew started his new job and absolutely loves it. He teaches hospitality/marketing, event planning, and a film class. He's pretty busy but is having a lot of fun while finally making some real money! :) All the students already love him and he's been asked to be the basketball club advisor (they don't have teams there since it's a magnet school...the kids play on public school teams...) the salsa dance club advisor, and a fundraiser club advisor. Unfortunately, he had to turn down all three offers because he's already a DECA advisor, and the 9th grade student council advisor. I just said advisor like 12 times, but anyway....he's the new popular guy! The first week of school he had his students do a team building, leadership exercise and a lot of the teachers were praising him and asking if they could borrow his idea. Also, he has a cricket machine in his room...(awesome)...and he put up positive quotes on his wall, which the teachers also thought was a good idea. So obviously he's doing great!! I wish I could go witness him teach one of these days, but hopefully I will sometime. Here are some pics of his room!
Drew came up with this by himself...I thought it was clever :)
The movie posters on the back wall are for his film class...
Positive quotes/organized board :)
Another quote and his desk...
And last, but not least....a bunch of cute pics from labor day weekend. My mom and Chellcee (my brother whose on a mission, Garrett's girlfriend) came down to St. George to meet us. We stayed at my grandma's house in Washington, which is always a good time, and just relaxed. I had to get some pics of Luke with Chellc to send to Garrett. I love his eyes in all these pics. The blue onesie he's wearing brings out his bright blues. My baby boy is the cutest! Oh...and side note...the prevacid seems to really be helping!! We're crossing our fingers.
Love his little dimple..
Cutie pies..
He was laughing :)
Look at those blues!
Sorry...this one is blurry!
I found him like this taking his nap :)
Just a cute face shot...and you can see his hair growing back!!
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