6 weeks old

Its so late, but I wanted to wish my little boy a happy 6 week old birthday. I can't believe how fast he is growing and changing. I feel like one of those elderly people who constantly say, "they grow up so fast". He is the light in our days, and is truely joy sent from Heaven. It is funny how easily you adapt to being a parent. I mean, of course Im exhausted and am missing some sleep but he makes me feel so blessed and happy that it is hard to put into words. A mothers love truely is something you have to experience to understand. It also puts into perspective how my parents must feel about me..crazy.

I love you little Grahamo more than you know, and hopefully show you that everyday. I'm so glad you got to come live with us, and everyday is better than the next. I love being your mom, and will always try my best to be the best mom I can be. Thank you for your cute little neck kisses, and little smiles when i tickle the side of your face. I love your little chins, and chubby leg meat. Please stop growing up so fast, and always know how much your dad and i love you.

love, mom

Thanks Grandma Vickie and Papa for this little piece of Yellowstone..gotta start em young.


Grahamio, why are you growing so fast?! Your mom and I promised each other that we would enjoy what and who you are everyday; we promised each other we wouldn't say the words "I can't wait until he can..."; we thought that would make the time we have with you last a little longer each day, but it's not working! Everyday with you is a treat. The faces you make, the way you put your hands up by your head when you sleep, the way you squeeze our fingers as you fall asleep as if to say don't leave...all of that is so precious to us. We hardly ever put you down (we can't stand to) & when we do, we only talk about when we can pick you up and hold you again. We love you so much! I wish you could see all that your mom does to make you happy and well. She would do anything for you and has already went through so much to get you here and I know that she doesn't regret it. We both love you little buddy and hope you always know it!
Love, Dad

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Its been snowing and blowing here now for a few days, and schools are officially shutting down today. Its so interesting how things work when these storms hit. People literally just stay home, and things stop. They go to the grocery store, clean out the shelves and stay put until it clears. I can't blame them, since most of the time the roads are closed and they can't go anywhere. The wind is the worst. Jared has a beast of a snowblower, and takes good care of our driveway, and is a nice enough guy to help out some others in need. It seems weird that Utah will seem mild:) Future GQ Man We are growing...3 stockings now

Could these be any cuter??

Bring it on Bron!

Growing Grahamo

Our little boy is growing like a weed! I can't say that I like it very much at all. He is now five weeks old, and filling out quite nicely..hes going to be a chubbo for sure! I can't believe what a sweet boy he is. He has been having a few tummy aches which make for longer nights, but seems to be feeling better(thanks to the gas drops). He is a happy, content boy most of the time, and is an eater. Graham liked church this week a little better, and so did we:) Im so blessed that I get to stay home with him. We have been hunkered down due to the lovely WY weather, and I havent minded one bit.

I'm hoping that he will get a little better at sleeping longer during the night. My dad says he has us trained..not too fun when I can barely keep my eyes open while im feeding him.
I met a new friend Sunday in the mothers lounge that told me to buy the book Baby Wise, which should help. Of course I went the next morning, and am implementing the "plan" today. Wish us luck!

He makes the cutest faces when he is almost asleep or when he is eating. We call it the "pirate eye". While he eats, he will kind of growl and keep one eye open. So funny! We are so excited to go home for Christmas, and to have everyone meet him, one week!