7/18/2009
CJ-
You made both me and your dad laugh until we cried tonight. You spent the day at Grandma Steph's since your dad and I had a very long and intense Engaged Encounter meeting today. It was past your bed time when you got home, but you seemed full of energy. We took you upstairs and got you ready for bed and you walked back and forth between me and dad. I think this was the first day that you took more than one or two steps, you actually seemed in control. Then you decided to pull your shorts out of your drawer like you sometimes do. You would pull a pair out and throw them on the floor and dad would throw them back in. But then I think that you thought it was a game because when you'd pull a pair out you'd wait for dad to throw them back in and then you'd laugh hysterically. This went on for quite a while. We were all laughing. We just can't imagine what our life was like without you. You bring so much laughter and true joy to our life. We love you more than anything!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday!
7/7/09
Christopher-
Happy Birthday! Today is your first birthday. I can't believe it's been a year since you were born. You have really grown into your own little person with your own personality. You aren't walking on your own yet, but you zoom around the house, walking and pushing your alphabet train. You are so happy and I'd like to think that it is mostly due to the fact that I stay home with you, but something tells me that I'm really the lucky one here. I am so blessed to be able to stay home with you and watch you grow and play with you. You make me smile so much. You know, I have been outside more in the past few months than I have in the past 10 years because I want to do everything I can to make you happy and it turns out to make me happier too. We have to both thank Dad for being so supportive. I think we're a happier family unit as a whole. I love you so much and I'm so proud to be your mom!
Christopher-
Happy Birthday! Today is your first birthday. I can't believe it's been a year since you were born. You have really grown into your own little person with your own personality. You aren't walking on your own yet, but you zoom around the house, walking and pushing your alphabet train. You are so happy and I'd like to think that it is mostly due to the fact that I stay home with you, but something tells me that I'm really the lucky one here. I am so blessed to be able to stay home with you and watch you grow and play with you. You make me smile so much. You know, I have been outside more in the past few months than I have in the past 10 years because I want to do everything I can to make you happy and it turns out to make me happier too. We have to both thank Dad for being so supportive. I think we're a happier family unit as a whole. I love you so much and I'm so proud to be your mom!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
June 2009
First Trip to Clear Creek
6/5-6/6 2009
You cried most of the way down. You seemed to calm down a little bit when we put on your nursery rhyme cd. We got their at about 8:30pm and we finally tried to put you to bed around 10:30p. You actually went down well, but still woke up in the middle of the night and had to get in bed with us. You took a nap on Saturday and in the afternoon we took you on a four-wheeler ride. Dad drove and I sat behind him with you in the middle. You seemed a little antsy until we got the wheeler started up, once it was started you were out and slept pretty much the entire ride. You also slept the entire way home.
6/10/09
You have been spitting up a lot and you've also been slapping yourself in the face when you're tired and/or mad.
6/17/09
My mom and I took you to the park on Monday and put you in the infant swing. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, but you were really cute and seemed to like it. We also watched a bunch of other kids play in the water, you had a good time.
6/29/09
I just went to get you up from your nap and you were standing in you crib as usual, but you had no pants on! Somehow, either during your nap or between waking up and me coming to get you, you managed to get them off.
6/5-6/6 2009
You cried most of the way down. You seemed to calm down a little bit when we put on your nursery rhyme cd. We got their at about 8:30pm and we finally tried to put you to bed around 10:30p. You actually went down well, but still woke up in the middle of the night and had to get in bed with us. You took a nap on Saturday and in the afternoon we took you on a four-wheeler ride. Dad drove and I sat behind him with you in the middle. You seemed a little antsy until we got the wheeler started up, once it was started you were out and slept pretty much the entire ride. You also slept the entire way home.
6/10/09
You have been spitting up a lot and you've also been slapping yourself in the face when you're tired and/or mad.
6/17/09
My mom and I took you to the park on Monday and put you in the infant swing. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, but you were really cute and seemed to like it. We also watched a bunch of other kids play in the water, you had a good time.
6/29/09
I just went to get you up from your nap and you were standing in you crib as usual, but you had no pants on! Somehow, either during your nap or between waking up and me coming to get you, you managed to get them off.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
May 2009
5/21/09
You have been clapping and waving bye-bye for a few weeks. You also have been pulling yourself up to standing. Just starting to cruise a little, taking a couple steps.
We've been giving you a little bit of grown up food, but not much.
Wyoming Trip
5/23/09
We headed out for our Wyoming trip, got a later start than we expected. We had so much stuff, mostly yours, of course. The car was full.
We had to change a poopy diaper on the way. We ended up chaning your diaper outside on the grass at an LDS church.
We got to Alpine around 4p, it was really windy. Jill and Jerred came and brought Walter. We got some cute pictures of the 2 of you together. Jill and Jerred announced that they are having another baby in November.
You played on the floor and ripped apart some magazines. You did not sleep well in your pack n play.
5/25/09
Headed to Riverton to see Grandpa Curly and Grandma Helga. You did ok in the car but started screaming when we were going over the pass. I think your ears were hurting and we were not prepared so we didn't have anything for you to suck on so your ears would pop. I ended up sticking my finger in the nipple of a bottle and letting you suck on that for a few minutes, It helped a little, but then I think you just got mad that nothing was coming out. We finally made it to a gas station and got you a bottle and you did much better after that.
We got to Curly and Helga's around 4p. You played on the floor a lot there. Helga gave you a stainless steel bowl and some wooden spoons and spatulas, you seemed to have fun with those. Bindi, their dog, licked you a lot. You played with the dog kennel and JC Penney catalog a lot.
Again, you really didn't want to sleep in your pack n play and ended up sleeping in bed with us.
5/27/09
We were headed home this day. We changed a poopy diaper before we left so I thought we were clear until we got home. We didn't get very far when I could tell that you were pooping. I wanted to stop somewhere that had a "family restroom" in case I needed help. But, we ended up stopping at McDonald's. When we took you out of the car and got you inside I could tell that you needed a change of clothes. Frank was going to use the restroom and then go out and grab some clothes for you. I went in to change your diaper and thought I'd come back out for the clothes. I went into the handicap stall and put you on the changing table, but when I started to pull down your pants I could tell that this was going to be a 2 man job. But when I went to leave, I was locked in the stall. This was a nice bathroom with sold wood doors, door knobs and door jambs. I kept turning the knob and the lock but couldn't get out. I asked if anyone else was in the restroom but no one was there. I was trying to figure out if I could crawl under the door with you, but I just couldn't figure out how that would work. I was probably only in there for 10-15 minutes, but it felt like forever. I tried pounding on the door and kicking it, but to no avail. Finally, I was playing with the door knob again and it popped open. I ran out of there so fast. Frank was waiting for me. As soon as we got outside I burst into tears. Then I was laughing at myself for crying. I insisted we find someplace else, I was not going back into that restroom. We found a visitor center down the street. Unfortunately, they didn't have a family restroom either and they didn't even have a changing table in either of the restrooms. But, since nobody was there, we all went into the women's room and just changed you on a mat on the floor. You were screaming and I was worried that the employees there were going to think that we kidnapped you. After that it was pretty smooth sailing the rest of the way home.
While we were there, Helga took me to Walmart to shop and ended up buying you a bunch of books and toys. Then she took me to the Wind River Casino for a little fun.
Your top tooth started coming in. You were grinding your teeth and I was trying to figure out what was crunching in your mouth.
We stopped at Stephanie's for dinner on the way home. You pulled yourself to standing and you were hanging on to a cooler that had rollers and you started walking and pushing it around. Ever since then you have been pushing and walking with your alphabet train.
5/30/09
Today was your baptism with Anna and Kristi as your godparents. We gave you a bottle when mass started and you slept through mass until we had to go to the baptismal font. You woke up when the priest poured the water on your head, but you didn't cry at all. Everyone thought you were very cute. Grandma Julie, Aunt Toodie, Big Granny, Booker, Blair, Jeff, Toby, Grandpa Frank, Elizabeth (Tyson), Greg, Kyle and Grandma Beverly were all there. Jess came to the BBQ but Grandma Steph and Grandma Donna had forgotten :(.
You have been clapping and waving bye-bye for a few weeks. You also have been pulling yourself up to standing. Just starting to cruise a little, taking a couple steps.
We've been giving you a little bit of grown up food, but not much.
Wyoming Trip
5/23/09
We headed out for our Wyoming trip, got a later start than we expected. We had so much stuff, mostly yours, of course. The car was full.
We had to change a poopy diaper on the way. We ended up chaning your diaper outside on the grass at an LDS church.
We got to Alpine around 4p, it was really windy. Jill and Jerred came and brought Walter. We got some cute pictures of the 2 of you together. Jill and Jerred announced that they are having another baby in November.
You played on the floor and ripped apart some magazines. You did not sleep well in your pack n play.
5/25/09
Headed to Riverton to see Grandpa Curly and Grandma Helga. You did ok in the car but started screaming when we were going over the pass. I think your ears were hurting and we were not prepared so we didn't have anything for you to suck on so your ears would pop. I ended up sticking my finger in the nipple of a bottle and letting you suck on that for a few minutes, It helped a little, but then I think you just got mad that nothing was coming out. We finally made it to a gas station and got you a bottle and you did much better after that.
We got to Curly and Helga's around 4p. You played on the floor a lot there. Helga gave you a stainless steel bowl and some wooden spoons and spatulas, you seemed to have fun with those. Bindi, their dog, licked you a lot. You played with the dog kennel and JC Penney catalog a lot.
Again, you really didn't want to sleep in your pack n play and ended up sleeping in bed with us.
5/27/09
We were headed home this day. We changed a poopy diaper before we left so I thought we were clear until we got home. We didn't get very far when I could tell that you were pooping. I wanted to stop somewhere that had a "family restroom" in case I needed help. But, we ended up stopping at McDonald's. When we took you out of the car and got you inside I could tell that you needed a change of clothes. Frank was going to use the restroom and then go out and grab some clothes for you. I went in to change your diaper and thought I'd come back out for the clothes. I went into the handicap stall and put you on the changing table, but when I started to pull down your pants I could tell that this was going to be a 2 man job. But when I went to leave, I was locked in the stall. This was a nice bathroom with sold wood doors, door knobs and door jambs. I kept turning the knob and the lock but couldn't get out. I asked if anyone else was in the restroom but no one was there. I was trying to figure out if I could crawl under the door with you, but I just couldn't figure out how that would work. I was probably only in there for 10-15 minutes, but it felt like forever. I tried pounding on the door and kicking it, but to no avail. Finally, I was playing with the door knob again and it popped open. I ran out of there so fast. Frank was waiting for me. As soon as we got outside I burst into tears. Then I was laughing at myself for crying. I insisted we find someplace else, I was not going back into that restroom. We found a visitor center down the street. Unfortunately, they didn't have a family restroom either and they didn't even have a changing table in either of the restrooms. But, since nobody was there, we all went into the women's room and just changed you on a mat on the floor. You were screaming and I was worried that the employees there were going to think that we kidnapped you. After that it was pretty smooth sailing the rest of the way home.
While we were there, Helga took me to Walmart to shop and ended up buying you a bunch of books and toys. Then she took me to the Wind River Casino for a little fun.
Your top tooth started coming in. You were grinding your teeth and I was trying to figure out what was crunching in your mouth.
We stopped at Stephanie's for dinner on the way home. You pulled yourself to standing and you were hanging on to a cooler that had rollers and you started walking and pushing it around. Ever since then you have been pushing and walking with your alphabet train.
5/30/09
Today was your baptism with Anna and Kristi as your godparents. We gave you a bottle when mass started and you slept through mass until we had to go to the baptismal font. You woke up when the priest poured the water on your head, but you didn't cry at all. Everyone thought you were very cute. Grandma Julie, Aunt Toodie, Big Granny, Booker, Blair, Jeff, Toby, Grandpa Frank, Elizabeth (Tyson), Greg, Kyle and Grandma Beverly were all there. Jess came to the BBQ but Grandma Steph and Grandma Donna had forgotten :(.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
April 2009
4/4/09
We took you to church for the 2nd time. The first time was on Christmas Eve and you slept through the entire thing. This time you slept through the first 15 minutes , then I gave you a bottle. As soon as you were finished I picked you up. The whole church was quiet at the exact moment that you burped. It was really cute but kind of embarrassing. You kept laughing at my mom and being kind of loud, but overall very good. No crying or tantrums.
4/5/09
We went to breakfast at Daniel's Summit with Stephanie, Donna, Jess and Grandpa Frank. At some point Stephanie spilled her coffee. I moved my stuff out of the way, but didn't realize that I put my mug of water right in front of you. You somehow grabbed it and dumped it in my lap.
4/11/09
Started crawling.
4/17/09
It's always a surprise when I go in to get you up from you nap. You're always in a different position. yesterday you were turned all the way around and your head was in the bottom corner.
4/20/09
Clapped by yourself for the first time.
Fed yourself some puffs.
Drank water through a straw in your cup.
We took you to church for the 2nd time. The first time was on Christmas Eve and you slept through the entire thing. This time you slept through the first 15 minutes , then I gave you a bottle. As soon as you were finished I picked you up. The whole church was quiet at the exact moment that you burped. It was really cute but kind of embarrassing. You kept laughing at my mom and being kind of loud, but overall very good. No crying or tantrums.
4/5/09
We went to breakfast at Daniel's Summit with Stephanie, Donna, Jess and Grandpa Frank. At some point Stephanie spilled her coffee. I moved my stuff out of the way, but didn't realize that I put my mug of water right in front of you. You somehow grabbed it and dumped it in my lap.
4/11/09
Started crawling.
4/17/09
It's always a surprise when I go in to get you up from you nap. You're always in a different position. yesterday you were turned all the way around and your head was in the bottom corner.
4/20/09
Clapped by yourself for the first time.
Fed yourself some puffs.
Drank water through a straw in your cup.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
3/14/09
You spent last night at Stephanie's house because of our party. You came back grumpy :(
3/16/09
We had a play date at Kristi's with Toby and Nolan. You seemed to have fun and kind of interacted with the others. You stole Nolan's binky right out of his mouth and put it in your own mouth. It was cute and funny but kind of embarrassing.
3/20/09
I took a picture of you "kickin' back" watching The Price Is Right. You really seem to like that show, probably because of the colors and sounds.
You spent last night at Stephanie's house because of our party. You came back grumpy :(
3/16/09
We had a play date at Kristi's with Toby and Nolan. You seemed to have fun and kind of interacted with the others. You stole Nolan's binky right out of his mouth and put it in your own mouth. It was cute and funny but kind of embarrassing.
3/20/09
I took a picture of you "kickin' back" watching The Price Is Right. You really seem to like that show, probably because of the colors and sounds.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
3/21/09
Christopher-
We had to leave you again this weekend. While I feel really bad and guilty about it, I know you're fine and I know it's good for you to have some time away from us and to spend some quality time with your grandparents. This weekend Grandma J came over to our house to be with you. Hopefully it won't mess up your schedule as much since you'll be in your own house. Last weekend you spent the night at Grandma Steph's and you came back kind of grumpy. I'm really missing you this weekend but I want you to know that we are doing something important. We're presenting an Engaged Encounter weekend where we help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
I just called Grandma J and I could hear you "talking" in the background. You sounded happy. I miss you and can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Love -
Mom
Christopher-
We had to leave you again this weekend. While I feel really bad and guilty about it, I know you're fine and I know it's good for you to have some time away from us and to spend some quality time with your grandparents. This weekend Grandma J came over to our house to be with you. Hopefully it won't mess up your schedule as much since you'll be in your own house. Last weekend you spent the night at Grandma Steph's and you came back kind of grumpy. I'm really missing you this weekend but I want you to know that we are doing something important. We're presenting an Engaged Encounter weekend where we help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
I just called Grandma J and I could hear you "talking" in the background. You sounded happy. I miss you and can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Love -
Mom
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