halloween 2011

soccer season

We had a great fall soccer season. I neglected to take many pictures because I was just happy to be at the games with a newborn. Payton and Parker both did great and had fun. We hosted a party for Payton's team at the end of the season and the boys had so much fun. Also, Leo the Lion {Real Salt Lake's mascot} came to Payton's last game to surprise one of the players on his team.

Can't wait for the spring season!

two months

This past month with Crew brought about many "ups" and "downs." One of the "ups" is that Crew's brothers still can't get enough of him.  He always has someone to snuggle with, talk to or attend to his every possible need.

Another one of the "ups" this month, was getting to be with this guy all day long.  I never want to put him down.  I absolutely can't get enough of him. 

One of the "downs" was that just when I thought I was getting life figured out, I got very sick. I had a bad case of Mastitis, which induced a seriously high fever and had me down in bed for a couple days.  It. was. awful.  This spiraled into a million drugs for Crew and I.  It also brought about some other issues that we've had to spend so much time dealing with. At Crew's 2-month appointment he only weighed 9 lbs 6 oz.  He was gaining weight, but very slowly. He had still been so sleepy and I was constantly having to wake him up to feed him. My doctor felt that I needed to introduce some formula to give him more calories. This was hard for me, but necessary.

Another one of the "ups" was hanging out with Mack.  Aren't these two the cutest? 

After introducing some calories, this little guy decided to start gaining some weight.  As you can see, he started getting a little more chunky.  Another "up" for the month!  Or maybe that's a "down"...I kind of don't want him to grow at all.

Another "up" and "down" is that Crew loves to be held all day long (probably my fault) so if I ever want to get anything done while he's awake, it has to be done with the Baby Bjorn.  Love this thing.  {no babies were hurt or ever burned while attempting to do my hair or make dinner over a hot stove.}

Another "down" of this month was that Payton and Parker were back in school so Cooper got neglected quite a bit.  After feeding Crew one afternoon, this is how I found Cooper...

The most exciting "up" of the month was that Crew started smiling.  The day after his baby blessing he started grinning from ear to ear and hasn't stopped.  His little smile and fuzzy head of hair just melts our hearts!

crew's blessing

Crew's blessing day was beautiful.  Tim did a fabulous job.  I am so grateful to have a husband who is worthy to hold the priesthood and can perform this sacred blessing.  I was also grateful to be feeling the spirit so strong this day, which is not always easy to feel when you are going to be hosting dozens of people at your home.  I had so much gratitude bursting out of my chest.  I had to share my testimony.  I was grateful to have Tim and I's parents and grandparents there to take part in the blessing and hear my testimony.  They have been such wonderful examples to our family and have molded my testimony into what it is today.  I was also touched by the love and support we received from many family and friends who took time to come to Crew's blessing.  We are blessed...and now Crew is too!