Halloween for the Adults

We went out with some of our best friends for some good ol' fashioned Halloween fun. We went on the Halloween "Heebie Creepie" which is a haunted version of the Heber Creeper. It turned out to be a little more for kids but we had a lot of fun anyway. It's too bad that our friends informed us that they found out they're moving to Arizona in two weeks. We will miss them a lot but I guess now we have somewhere to go on vacation in the winter! We moved away and came back and stayed friends with them so who knows what will happen? Anyway, we wish them the best of luck.

Trunk or Treat and other Halloween Fun

This past Friday was our ward's annual Trunk or Treat. Baby was a dragon so Daddy was the Knight and I was the maiden in distress. I thought about making Baby's costume but I found this really cute one at Old Navy and if I made one, I probably would have spent more on the material alone. Plus, I'm not that good of a seemstress and I want this costume to last for our other babies. I guess I felt a little guilty because I went all out on decorating our car for the event instead. It was supposed to be a big dragon, but it kind of turned out to look more like a bat or a monster because our car is black. Regardless, everyone thought our car was the "coolest." Some of the little kids did not even want to put their hand in it because it was too scary (I'm glad I didn't go with my first idea to put a body bag in the trunk!) Baby played his part beautifully by keeping his tongue out the whole night. Anyway, we had a great time although I think the whole to do was more for us than for Baby!

We also had to make an appearance at my old work's annual Monster Mash. It's a great free event where kids can dress up, ice skate for free, and play fun games. It was fun to see some old coworkers and they all loved Baby's cute costume. I went with my sister and her two kids. We got to spend som time with my other sister, who took over my old position.

Aunt One and Cousins

Aunt Two and Cousins

When else do I get to wear a tiara?

Roarrrrrr! Fun with CousinsSleepy Little Dragon

Our Pumkin Handiwork

Another Milestone . . .

For the past week or two, Baby has been very fussy while I try to feed him. I knew that he probably wasn't getting the nurishment he wanted so I started giving him a bottle once a day with a little bit of rice cereal in it. I wanted to wait until his 4 month appointment to ask the doctor if I could start him on baby food. The Doc gave me the go ahead since it seems like he is going through a big growth spurt right now and he is old enough to handle it. I'm supposed to start with rice cereal in a bowl until he gets the hang of the spoon and then move on the orange and yellow vegetables. This video is the first time I have ever given him food with a spoon. I must say - he actually did a pretty good job. He doesn't really spit it back out but he doesn't get the concept of swallowing it either so it just sort of sits in his mouth. I don't think he got any of it in his stomach but we'll just have to keep on practicing. Anyway, it's pretty cute to watch.

4 Month Check Up

Today Baby had his 4 month appointment. I can't believe how quickly he is growing up! The Doc said he was doing great developmentally and that he looked very healthy. He has leaned out a bit - which is good because Mommy was worried about it. At his two week appointment he was 8.31 lbs (37%) and 20.28 in. (34%); at his two month appointment he was 12.76 lbs (75%) and 23.03 in (53%); and at this appointment he was 15.7 lbs (68%) and 25.83 in (82%). He's a little more chunkier than average but that's okay because he's a lot taller than average and he keeps getting progressively taller. If this keeps up, he might be off the charts for height! Looks like we're going to have a big boy - maybe even bigger than Daddy's 6'1"!

He did it again!!!!

Once again, Daddy proved to me that he is the best husband in the whole world! Last Friday he brought me breakfast in bed (German Pancakes - my favorite) BEFORE HE HAD TO GO TO WORK!!! I really don't want to rub it in about how wonderful he is, but I definitely have to record these events so that our boys will know how to treat their wives when the time comes. It definitely should have been the other way around - me bringing him breakfast in bed - since I just stay home with the baby. He makes it very hard sometimes to treat him as well as he treats me. Of course, not to be outdone, I had to bring him breakfast in bed the next day. Mine wasn't as elaborate and he didn't have his glasses on or his contacts in (he's as blind as a bat!) and he said, "Oh! My favorite! You made French Toast!" The funny thing was is that it was not French Toast - just eggs over easy on toast! Sometimes I actually think he's blinder than a bat! Anyway, I keep telling him he has to stop being so perfect because only the good die young, right?

In other news, we bought Baby a jumper. Mom and Dad even had fun with it while testing it for about five minutes before we put him in it. He absolutely loves it (for about 20 minutes at a time anyway). It's so cute to see him jumping up and down and cooing. Hopefully the novelty will not wear off for a couple of months. I was waiting until Christmas to get him one, but he was ready for one now and I think it will help him develop his little legs. That and it will give Mommy a place to put him when she's trying to make dinner or fold the laundry (other than his bouncer which he is starting to get a little sick of). Below are some pictures of him in his "megatoy" (why didn't they have toys like that when I was a kid?)

Daddy did a really good Elephant impression and it scared Baby - I was lucky enough to catch it on film.


Baby in his jumparoo

A beautiful fall day at Draper Park

Daily Reflections

So nothing new or great has really happened lately. I've been spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying the nice weather while I can and I've also been trying to learn photoshop better (the picture below is a small example of my growth) so I haven't had much time to blog. I was called to be a Relief Society teacher - that's what I get for volunteering to teach at the retirement center in our ward! At least I'm not back in primary again and I can get to know the sisters of the ward better. I also am starting to get to know more people in the ward since I've been up to going to activities more often since I'm not pregnant/sick anymore. I really love our neighborhood and ward! We have a lot of couples around our age with young children so we have a lot in common.


Baby is getting bigger everyday! He is using his hands so much better and is starting to want to play. He barely starting giggling the other day and it is the cutest thing! He is really tickelish on his bare tummy. I will have to have Eric help me record it so I can post it on the site.


Daddy has given up on studying for the GMAT. He has missed the deadline for most of the schools he wants to attend (ivy league) and we really don't want to pursue graduate school right now anyway. Daddy would rather wait until he's finished with the CFA so it was just a backup plan in case something happened with his job. We think he'll either get to keep his job, though, or he can get a new one. It's nice to be able to spend time with him again after work. Especially since he'll start putting in 20 hrs. a week of studying time for the CFA from January to June.


I have a lot of fun things going on in the next little while that I'm looking forward to. This weekend is the Little Witches Weekend at Gardner Village, we're going on a date with one of Daddy's collegues and wife, and we're having a couple from the ward over for dinner on Sunday. Next week is the Monster Mash at Cottonwood Heights and our Ward Trunk or Treat activity with the women of the ward heading to Garner Village afterwards. Then of course the week after that is Halloween and my sister's 40th (can you believe it!) birthday. I'll have to think up something really fun for her. Anyway, I should have a lot more exciting things to post in the next little while. Oh yeah, Daddy and I are going to have our sister take fall family pictures of us soon too. Hopefully they'll turn out.

General Conference

This past weekend is one that I always look forward to: General Conference. My Dad always made us watch all four sessions of conference and so I have grown to love this semiannual tradition. I can't understand how many Mormons view General Conference weekend as a chance to take a vacation. I love being able to hang out in my "comfies," eat junk food, and throw all my cares and responsibilities out the window. This is when we get to hear from the Apostles and Prophet of the Lord!

All of the talks were excellent and it's hard to pick a "favorite," but there were a few that really struck me. One was from an Area Seventy named Eduardo Gavarret from Peru. He explained the importance of reactivating members. Living back in Utah, I always kind of view my "missionary opportunities" as limited. Everyone here has probably already heard about the "Mormons" and have made their decision on whether or not to pursue it. However, I forgot that there are many people who once had a testimony who have gotten lost. These are the people I need to focus on.

I also loved Brother Joseph B. Wirthlins advice to "Come What May and Love it." It is so easy to get downtrodden and depressed but we need to have a positive outlook on life and be thankful for all our blessings.

Jeffery R. Holland's talk on Angels was beautiful and seemed truly inspired from High.

Last of all, of course it is always wonderful to hear our modern Prophet and President Monson is such a great storyteller. It had been cloudy all weekend and during his Sunday morning talk about his calling to be the Prophet, the sun broke through the clouds. I'd like to think it was God's way of letting us know that his Mantel rests upon this wonderful man. He continued in that speech to talk about the importance of reveling in the present. He talked about how quickly children grow and how important it is to enjoy them while we can. Being a new mother this really struck a chord with me.

I always hate it when Conference is over - I just want it to go on and on. I can't wait until the talks are published in the Ensign and we are able to study them throughout the year in Releif Society.

My Little Inchworm

This is a picture of Baby during a four-hour nap.
I did not move him - he moved all on his own as you can tell from where his blanket is. At night, I put him way at the bottom of the bed. When I go to get him in the morning - he's all the way at the top! He has been doing this for about a month and he's not even three-and-a-half months old! I bet he will be crawling before too long! I've watched many babies in my day and I've never seen one move so much at such a young age! He is also a fabulous sleeper. He sleeps through the night - usually about 12 hours and then takes three or four naps during the day ranging from one hour to four! He sleeps so much that I get frustrated because I want to play with him more! I guess I shouldn't be complaining but it's also hard when I try to leave the house. He gets very fussy and wants to go home and sleep. I guess he takes after his mother because I could seriously get ten hours of sleep a night. I don't worry too much because I read that they grow when they sleep - I guess he's going to be really tall!

Date Night at Gardner Village

Daddy and I headed out to Gardner Village for Date Night. Daddy had never been so I was excited to have him experience it for the first time. I was worried that he wouldn't like it because it's basically a place to go shopping but he loved the historic houses and the halloween decorations. We just walked around, tasted some fudge, took some pictures and rode on the "witch wagon." It was very tempting not to buy anything but we are trying to save up in case something happens to Daddy's job. It was so much fun and such a great way to get into the spirit of Fall.

Fabulous Fall Display

This picture turned out really well - a little too well - scary!

Daddy, Baby, and one of the fab witch displays

Just Because

I have the best hubby in the entire world! Daddy surprised me today by coming home early from work with flowers and a chick flick. It scared me at first because I thought he had lost his job which was why he was home early (things are a little shaky right now with work because of the merger). He calmed my fears though and said he had done it "just because." I don't know how I ever ended up being so lucky. I'm not trying to brag but seriously I think he's about as close to perfect as it gets! He is kind, understanding, patient, loving, a good priesthood holder, a good father, handsome, ambitious, smart, and gets along with everyone. I really DON'T deserve him and I don't know why I have been blessed with him. I only hope I can be as good a wife to him as he is a husband to me. I love him so much!