Favorite Place

Ian loves to sit on dads shoulder...he looks comfy don't ya think.....

Family Time

7 Week Smiles

Well it's official, he is one happy boy. We get smiles everyday and many new noises. He likes to talk to his mobile and most toys. He is most talkative in the morning. Hopefully he is a morning person like mom, his dad doesn't like morning all that much.

Lovin my mobile

Ian loves to check out this mobile...its actually pretty cool. Great investment, great distraction from diaper changing.......

2nd class citizens

They dogs are thinking they got the short end of things. However, we couldn't be happier with their behavior. They seem to not mind the baby, Rally is doing some protecting of him. When Kade (Hils dog) was here Rally reminded him a few times to back away when Ian was in the swing. They have been great. I really don't feel sorry for them, I am here all day long and they go to the park or the canyons everyday. They may not remember but life is great, better than before. I remind them often!

Our Crazy Dogs

Rally likes to pick up and carry around rocks that are nearly half her size. This video highlights one of her bright moments being psycho on a rock in the canyon.

6 Weeks Old

It's true..time flys. We are starting to be more adventurous with our outings and even went out to dinner. We have had more noises and a few smiles, I swear they are real smiles...A good story is when we went to the doctor last I told him "even though they say smiles are just gas I swear he is smiling" the doctor replied "well, most babies do not have real smiles but a baby as smart as this one is smiling". I told him I knew why we chose him to be our doctor....

Tristin why didn't we take pics?

Tristin came for a lovely visit and Ian just slept in her arms, for like 2 straight hours or more. You could tell he loves his auntie Tristin. Really who doesn't....I can't believe we didn't take any photos...at least we made salsa. Next visit will be a true photo session.

Cheers to Hilary

Hilary Rocks. What a year...actually what a crazy last few months. She helped birth 3 babies all one month apart. She traveled across the country by herself, she is living too far from her man but her lifestyle now is to be admired. Freestyle. I don't know what we would do without her, a best friend anyone could want and ask for. We love you so much.

Grace and her beauty Mom Therese

Therese, Hilary and Grace came to meet Ian.... Grace got stung by a bee in the backyard....Mom to the rescue, baking soda paste with some yellow food coloring for fun (andys idea). Therese made some great tortilla soup, we went to the park and picked tomatoes in the yard. To Therese, your my sister...we have known each other for along time and been through many memories...more to come I'm sure!!

Uncle Travis Aunt Michele and Cousin Julia

Travis, Michele and Julia came for a visit when Ian was a few days old. They were so great to come and stay for a great evening. Julia is such a doll. I have to give major credit to Travis and Michele, I honestly do not know a better behaved more darling child than Julia. She is such a sweetheart. They have done very well. Julia started kindergarten this week I hope she is doing well. We love you guys.

Aunt Joni and Uncle Don

Aunt Joni and Uncle Don came for a visit this weekend. We love them and are so happy that they came to visit us. Right now they are at Bear Lake relaxing, they deserve this. We love spending time with them and plan on many years of great visits. Don told me a little secret and hopefully we get to go to a great party soon!!!

Love to Nanny and Poppa

Nanny and Poppa, the best grandparents ever. I couldn't imagine having Ian without my parents around. My mom took care of all of us during the birth and stayed until we were home safe. She came back a few days later (after cleaning my house) and spend many hours cleaning up our yard. It looks better than it has all summer. Both mom and dad have visited several times. Dad mowed our lawn, mom did more and more yard work and cooked wonderful dinners. A few times I had to tell her to stop, her duty was to hold her new grandson. We are so lucky to have such great support and the best Nanny and Poppa that walked the earth. We love you!

Recent Visitors

Just a few of our recent visitors..

Cutest Boy Ever!!!

I might be bias but this is one cute child!!!

First Bath

We gave Ian his first fully immersed bath a few nights ago. Finally his cord fell off and he is waterproof. He loved it and we hope he continues to feel this way about things.....

Ian comes home- July 27th

Taking Ian home was exciting and nerve racking at the same time. We were excited to leave the hospital but they were so helpful and teaching me how to nurse and helping me recover. Luckily my mom was coming home with us to help get situated. We took these pics to mail to friends and family, the first eye open shots.

July 25th-----Ian's Born

Ian was born via c-section at Logan Regional Hospital on the 25th of July. He was born at 11:45 and had to be a c-section due to mom having too small of a pelvis. I went to the hospital at 8:30am to get my IV and blood work started. As usual it was very difficult to get. I was unable to have any liquid so I was dehydrated and hard to stick. Then after checking in and being hydrated I was taken with Andy to the operating room. I was given a spinal epidural after a pain staking 40 minutes of the anesthesiologist missing...He had to call in another doctor to help. Finally they got it and Ian was born very quickly. Andy got to go with Ian to the nursery while I was getting sewed up. I had one hour of recovery before I went to the postpartum unit in the hospital where Andy, Mom and Hilary were waiting. Ian was brought to us and we spend 3 nights in the hospital. Ians birth was a very good experience.

Selling our Van....SAD DAY

We came to the decision to sell our beloved VW van. The PurpleGrape, the dog cage, the travel mobile, our lovely van. It has gone to a great new home. A lesbian couple who plans on totally restoring her and taking her to Bluegrass shows. I guess the Karma will live on. WE MISS YOU VANNY!

Our first booth

Exicting stuff. Andy and I created a booth for the company and the Effective Practices Conference on USU campus. I manned the booth. It was fun actually. I got to see many collegues and talk about Als programs, which I really love. So I needed to capture the moment and I took this photo. It keeps me busy and then I don't think too much about birthing our first child and things like that...

School is OVER!

It's officially summer. The weather wouldn't tell you as much though. It has been raining for the last two days, which is wonderful. Andy took a few days off so we could try to get the baby room ready. We went to IKEA and bought some new dressers for our room, the baby gets the old ones. I'm not sure he will notice. I'm trying to not spend to much money. When I have all this free time I could easily get carried away. "What should I do? Oh I'll go buy things....." Not the best plan.