Thursday, March 30, 2017

December Weeks 1 and 2 2016

Writing Letters to Santa




After Christmas, I realized I didn't actually get them those specific presents. They got a hundred others from all different family members and us. But they remembered that they didn't get what they asked for. Mom fail. Luckily they only thought about it for a second and then moved on. 

Sometimes when life gets too much for me, we turn on the camera and do selfies. It usually brightens up the mood. I can tell that Liam is still trying to be happy, but not quite there, from his eyes. 


Miles and his TONGUE. He is so funny. It just sits out like this. A lot.



Selfie to the rescue when we are waiting. I don't remember for what.


Westlake Ward Christmas Pageant. Ben as Joseph, Me as Mary, Miles as baby Jesus.




Daddy at Young Men's = our movie night with popcorn.

Troy is practicing his introduction for the Christmas recital.


Journey to Bethlehem with the Boyer's and Torbit's. We have the best neighbors. 

Alex stayed by Katelyn and helped her. She is amazing.


Liam quickly found the station where you get to bang things.






I loved the reality of the animals and costumes. I wish I had taken a picture of the camel!


Troy's friend, Qusai, was so sweet and came over to listen to Troy at the recital. Troy didn't tell him what time it was at, so he showed up just minutes after it was over. So, he got his own private performance. 


Daddy time is a favorite.


The first Annual Jingle Bell Walk. Ms. Chu is the music teacher and I think she is awesome. It's Troy's favorite class. They walked around the neighborhood and sang Christmas songs. The kindergarteners had to walk with a buddy. 




Thanksgiving 2016


 We were lucky enough to have Dad, Bev, Ryan, Nicole and Brittany out for Thanksgiving! The kids get so excited to see everyone. We spent lots of time talking, eating, and shopping. The kids get excited to show them their toys, things they do at school, play their piano songs. Grandma and Grandpa were great at choosing their gifts and the kids immediately ripped them open to play with them. A truck with a boat and some other vehicles. They would lay them outside their door every night so that they could play with them as soon as they woke up.


Meeting Miles for the first time! 


Good looking Grandparents!


 We had to go to Discovery Green. It's one of our favorite spots. I love how this picture turned out.


So, I have never made a turkey. And Bev has a lot of experience. I was so grateful that she volunteered to do the turkey. She showed me how to do it all and it tasted really good. We had everything a traditional Thanksgiving meal has.
Everything tasted really good. 


I couldn't stop with the Grandpa snuggle pictures!


Brittany and Ryan were always willing to play a game with the kiddos. Monopoly became their favorite for a few months. The rules were played a little differently...


 Can't wait till our next adventure with this amazing family!



Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Miles 6 Months

Starting to scoot. NOOOO. But so cute. 

Height: 26 inches    34%
Weight: 14 lbs 7 oz    4%
Head: 42.5 cm   22%



Hey! Don't leave me in here. I can scoot now!


I felt that Katelyn and Miles looked alike on this day.


A visit to Daddy's office. He did not like the hat and immediately tried to take it off. Haha. 


I kind of gave up on solids for a couple of weeks because he wasn't eating them very well and didn't seem hungry either. Such a strange concept, since my other kids couldn't wait to consume more food. Still a pretty happy and easy going baby. Still working on waking up only once consistently, but does well most nights. People tell me to soak up the time when they are little. I promise I am soaking up every second with Miles.


Miles 5 Months

So much happiness wrapped up in one little baby boy. 





First time eating! Not a big fan his first time. It took Miles awhile to swallow some food.


Loves to put his mouth on everything else though! 


The kids are often found surrounding him.


His peace is when he's up high with dad.


Night time snuggles. He stayed up pretty late till about 5 months. 


Sister loves him.


Walking home from the bus takes more time if Miles is with me. So much love!




Well, hello there!


Troy really is a big help. The only problem is that he can't stop laughing. He thinks everything that Miles does is hilarious.



We spent lots of time at basketball games. Michael came with us once. He loves Miles.