Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

We had a great day today.
My Grandma and Grandpa, mom and Roger, Blakley, Dustin, Lisa and Cohen all came over for dinner. Eric grilled some killer Halibut, Salmon, and Chicken and we had tons of other great food! It was so nice being able to spend Mother's day with my mom, she is such an amazing woman. I love you mom!

I am also grateful to be a mother. Maddix is the sweetest little boy. He makes me laugh everyday and smile more than I thought possible. I am so blessed to be his mom.
I am also grateful for all the other moms in my life, my mother in law, sister, sister in laws, grandmothers, and Aunts! Thank you for always being such great examples to me!
Hope all you Mother's and "someday" moms had a fabulous day!

Welcome Home Dad!

Too bad we were at the wrong terminal

Friday, May 8, 2009

Eight Months


Maddix turned 8 months old yesterday.
It has been a crazy month. Eric started to travel and has now been gone for 2 weeks, he comes home tomorrow and we are both so excited to see him. We have been talking to him on the computer via Skype and Maddix just lights up whenever he sees his daddy. When we are done talking Maddix tries to see where Eric went, he thinks he’s hiding behind the computer.
It has been so nice lately so we have been spending a lot of time outside, Maddix is getting a nice little baby tan.
He also got his first two teeth this month. They are still not all the way up and sometimes I think that they really hurt cause he will just cry and grab at his mouth. Makes me so sad.
He also has now officially rolled over from back to front. I think it will be a while before he crawls but I’m ok with that.
Maddix still cries almost every night. Sometimes it lasts 5 minutes and sometimes it goes on for hours! We don’t know what else to do but let him cry. I hope that he just grows out of this phase and learns to sleep!
We had a visit from Aunt Coley and the cousins and also from Papa and Emily. While Nicole was here we went to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving point, pictures to come…(we forgot our cameras so we had to use a disposable, I think it has been forever since I developed a roll of film!)
We also get to hang out with Cohen a lot because Uncle Dustin has been traveling too. Aunt Lisa has been taking some pictures of Maddix and they have turned out so good!
Nana and Papa Rog were sealed in the Draper Temple this month and we were able to be part of their special day, congrats!
Maddix Loves:
To lay on his tummy and turn in circles. He is getting so mobile. To think he can crawl. He is always lunging to grab stuff and constantly climbing all over me and all his toys.
To stand! This is his favorite thing…he loves to be put up next to furniture and just play. He is so close to pulling himself up onto the furniture.
To be outside. He loves going for walks, playing on a blanket, and especially playing with all the neighbor kids. He loves little kids and also dogs!
To laugh and talk! He is so ticklish and thinks it is so funny when he gets tickled!
His blue baby paper. Thanks Nana! It is seriously his favorite toy these days. He will just scream if I take it away.
His mommy and daddy. I am afraid that he is going to become a major mommas boy this summer!
To eat! He is such a good eater. We have been slowly introducing more “big people” food. He loves cheese, strawberries, and bread. It is so fun to see him try new things!
Still loves his silky.
Bath time! He has been taking baths in the kitchen sink and I think he looks forward to eat every night!
To sit in the bathroom sink while I get ready.
To shake his head no!
Maddix Hates:
Getting his diaper changed, he just twists and turns the whole time.
Getting dressed.
Taking medicine, he had an ear infection and most of time the medicine ended up all over his clothes cause he would spit it right back out.
If I’m not sitting right next to him. I have to be within touching distance most of the time. Waiting to be fed. He is very impatient!
We love you Maddix.
Look at those two handsome boys and their big smiles!

Loving bath time with his cousins!

Thanks Lisa for the cute pics and Steph for the cute props!
Oh how I love this little boy!

Friday, May 1, 2009

Let me out!

Lately Maddix wants nothing more than to be outside!
Sometimes I need to get stuff done around the house and when he gets crazy all I have to do is open up the back door and set him in front of it and he is in heaven!

I think he is going to be like his daddy....wanting to be moving and outside all the time!

Maddix's first teeth

About 2 weeks ago we noticed Maddix was getting his bottom 2 teeth!
Not the best picture...every time I would try to get one he couldn't keep his tongue in his mouth!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Busy Busy

We had a great and busy Easter weekend!

First of all this is probably one of the only pictures I will ever get of Eric mowing our lawn! I had to get proof!
Then the Easter Bunny came and visited Maddix. He got new sunglasses, cars, a ball, and some bubbles.We had Easter dinner up at my moms with the whole family.
(Not a great picture but Maddixs expression is hilarious!)
We took all the cousins to see the Easter Bunny a couple weeks ago, Payton loved him!

On Monday Nana gave Maddix a bath in the kitchen sink and he loved it. She also took both the boys for a walk so Lisa and I could get some errands done. Thanks Nana!Then that night we had some of Eric's managers over for a summer kick off BBQ! Thanks everyone who could make it and for bringing such yummy food!


Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Seven Months

Maddix turned 7 months yesterday!
He is getting so big!
We have had a great month.

We went to the park for the first time and played on the swings, slide, and dad even tried to get him to use the rings!
We also went to Lehi Legacy center and went swimming with Cohen. They both were so excited to get in the water, which was so warm! They loved it!
We also had many visitors this month, Papa and Emily came down, Aunt Coley and the cousins came for a week, followed by Oma and Grandpa. We had such a great time with all of them. We are lucky enough that we get to see Nana almost every week! We love when she comes down to play with us too!
Last week we decided to let Maddix cry it out at night! Let's just say I had a little bit of a melt down and then the next couple nights weren't the best. But after almost 5 nights Maddix is doing so much better! I don't get up with him at all during the night anymore, he still wakes up and cries a couple times a night but hardly gets to the hysterical point and usually can go back to sleep! We keep hoping that it continues to get better! Eric and I are both looking forward to a full nights sleep!
Maddix Loves:
Playing outside. We have taken advantage of every nice day and go for walks whenever we can!
Food! He has started to figure out how to feed himself...he puts his little puffs right into his mouth, well most of the time! He also does really well with all his fruits and vegetables! Loves when it's time to eat!
His silky! It's so cute at night when he is asleep, Eric or I will go in and check on him and his is cuddled up with his silky.
Trying to drink out of a bottle or sippy, he just spits the water/juice right back out and thinks it is so funny!
To be tickled! He is so ticklish! Eric and I get the biggest kick out of making him laugh, he has the most adorable belly chuckle, melts my heart!
To see pictures of mom and dad! He gets so excited whenever he sees them...I'm not sure if he recognizes us or if he is just excited to see something!
To sit up by himself and play with toys. His new favorites are his little toy cars from Ikea and his musical table. Still loves his jumperoo and his keys.
He still loves to cuddle which I absolutely love! He will just lay his head on my shoulder or cuddle into my neck so tight.
Loves his daddy and mommy!
Maddix Hates:
Having his face cleaned. He has had a runny nose lately and he will throw the biggest fit if I try and clean it!
When daddy is not around, he just lights up when Eric gets home from work!
When it's time to get out of the bath! He has really started to play in the tub and with the water.
When he hasn't been held for awhile. Sometimes that's all he wants.
Oh how we love him!

Having the time of his life!
Trying so hard!
Matching swimsuits!
Loved the pool!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Oh so Sweet!


So cute! You'll have to check out Nicole and Lisas blogs to see more. They turned out so good!