October 28, 2012 - Snow!

Well we've had a little snow here and there so far this year, but there was a little more than usual this morning and so we decided to try out our new sled.  There wasn't really enough snow to sled but we took it over to the dog park and pulled him around on the grass.  I'm not sure how much he liked it but we got a few smiles out of him and I think he likes going fast!  Other thank that it was a lazy day around here and it's going to be hard to get back into the groove for Monday tomorrow.

October 27, 2012 - Halloween Party!

We decided because the ward didn't have a Halloween Party that we would do one ourselves.  So we just invited a few of our friends with kids and had a party!  We had a few little games for the kids to play and food to eat and other than that we just visited and let the kids romp around!  Brigham was a little duck.  When we put the costume on him and showed him himself in the mirror he just got all excited.  But the hat didn't last long and the outfit came off a bit later cause he got too hot!  What a cutie!

October 26, 2012 - Date Night

Joe's work sent us out for dinner because Joe has been doing a lot of overtime.  So we went to a place called the Wildflower Grill.  Very good food and great service and we had a good night off.  Katie came to babysit Brigham and she got some good pictures of my little goofball!

October 25, 2012 - Muncher Man

Brigham is eating a bigger variety of things these days.  And he is pretty independent and likes to feed himself.  I usually let him for a while and then I have to distract him with his "shows" so that I can shovel in some real food!  He demolished this waffle today though, so I try to let him do as much by himself as he can!

October 24, 2012 - Gymnastics Again

Since Hillary was gone, Brig and I called Peggy and Sawyer to come to gymnastics with us.  It was a blast.  Sawyer obviously got a lot more out of it than Brigham but he still had a good time.  He was into a few more things this time than last time and he can move around a little more so I'm hoping that every time we go he'll do a little more.  My little monkey is growing up!

October 23, 2012 - Tubby Tuesday!

                                     

 We had a good day today.  We called Hillary to play but she had gone down to Elnora!  Without me!  So we just hung out and did our usual shopping and bumming around, wasting time and learning until daddy got home from work!  We had supper with daddy and then he had to go to Young Men's so we had a super special tubby.  I had bought some glowsticks a few weeks ago and so we busted them out.  And then we turned out the lights!  It was so fun and Brigham really had a good time.  He would wave them all over the place and just be all excited.  Such a fun tubby!

October 22, 2012 - Another Monday

Agghh...another Monday.  I always seem to be exhausted on Mondays.  Brigham and I just played the morning away.  I had a nap when he did and then after lunch we decided to go to a Mommy and Me program at the library.  We did singing and story time and played and visited with other moms.  It was neat and I want to do it every week if I can.  We sat outside for a few minutes when we got home while there is still grass on the ground!  Brigham loved it even though it was a little cold.  

October 21, 2012 - Lazy Sunday

Well, it was Stake Conference today and so we sent the men to church and we stayed home with the kids.  I went over and hung out with Hillary.  So of course we had a lot of fun as always.  They changed the ward boundaries and Hill and I aren't in the same ward anymore.  I'm not in the same ward with most of my friends.  So I'm a little (lot) disappointed.  I was pretty upset but I'm getting over it and we will move on.  Kate came over for dinner and then she watched Brig and we went over to play games with Dane and Michelle.  They are a cool couple and we really like hanging out with them!

October 20, 2012 - Saturday!

I love Saturday because Daddy is home.  Brig and I hung out together in the morning while daddy waxed and cleaned his truck.  Then we went to the mall in the afternoon and played in the fountain and checked out the toy stores.  He fell asleep in the swing too.  I tried to take a couple of pictures while he was sleeping, but eventually I got caught!  After supper we went over to Rem and Peggy's.  We took Brig with us and just put him to bed there.  Then when we were done we just wrapped him up and took him home.  It wasn't as much of a disaster as I thought it would be.  And we got some time to snuggle with our little guy.  I love those sweet little moments captured in all the chaos.

October 19, 2012 - Not a Great Day

Well, this morning we went out with Peggy and Sawyer to do a little shopping.  It was fun to hang out with my girl and her little man.  Then we came home and had naps.  Brig was being a good little boy for lunch and was just a happy little guy so we decided to go over to Hill's.  Unfortunately, just as we were heading out the doors, I fell down the stairs.  I was carrying Brig and so my body tried to save him, so I landed on my kneecaps on out tiled floor.  OUCH!  After taking stock, I realized nothing was broken so I hauled myself over to Hill's and we played for the afternoon.  Then we just had a movie night at home hanging out together.

October 18, 2012 - Tubbies!

Brigham had always loved baths, even when he was just a brand new baby.  I love watching him discover new things in the tubby.  Today he was trying to drink from the big tubby cup.  He loves to eat bubbles and he splashes like crazy!  You have to be careful or he'll get you soaked!  Sometimes I can't get enough of this guy. I can't believe how fast he is growing up.  But every time he discovers something new I want him to grow up a little more so he can discover even more!  Oh the joys of having kids!

October 17, 2012 - Crazy Face!

This elastic headband is one of Brigham's favorite toys right now.  He loves to put it between his teeth and then snap it.  He loves it.  And he makes the funniest faces when he does it.  We went and played at Hill's today and hung out with Daddy when he got home!

October 16, 2012 - Baby it's Cold Outside!

We tried to go to the park today because the sun was shining, but the wind was freezing and so we only stayed at the park for about 15minutes.  Brigham loves the swing though.  Hopefully he'll still like it in the spring when we can get back out there.  We didn't do a whole lot else today, just hanging out and playing and trying to be a happy boy.  I know I've been saying it for weeks but I think he's working on those upper teeth and he is not always so happy!

October 15, 2012 - Mr Monday!

 Brigham was such a crab last week that I was a little sad that Joe was going back to work.  But Brig was doing better today.  We hung out at home this morning.  He was not a bad little trooper.  Then I went and got a spray tan.  One of my friends was practicing doing it so I got it for free and we got to have a good visit.  Brig was a pretty happy little guy there too.  Joe and I went back to help her with some plumbing after dinner.  We didn't actually get it fixed but we had a nice visit anyway!  So a good day in a great life!  I am so blessed!

October 14, 2012 - Sunday

Well, another Sunday come and gone.  It doesn't seem to matter how long Brigham does or doesn't sleep, we barely make it through sacrament meeting.  So we came home from church and had naps.  Then we went for a walk and we played at the park.  It was a little cold out but we put Brigham in a swing and he LOVED it.  I can't believe how much he loved the swing because he never really liked the one at home.  We went for dinner later and he had a lot of fun reading stories!  I love my little monkey!

October 13, 2012 - Crabby Pants

Brigham must be getting his upper teeth or something because he has been a crabby pants all week.  We went and picked up the food for the food drive this morning and he stayed with katie and was a grump.  Then we went out in the afternoon and he was a crab.  He isn't even happy when he is eating, for the most part.  But we've been playing some "shows" for him while he eats so he is distracted enough that we can feed him.  Right now is favorite is the eensie weensie spider by the giggle bellies.  He gets the giggles when they start talking in their chipmunk voices!  What a cutie!

October 12, 2012 - Gymnastics!

Today we went to gymnastics with Hillary and Val.  I had been once before when Brigham was a new little guy, but now he could actually play a little.  He had a lot of fun in the inner tube.  It was the perfect size for him to pull himself up and then lean over the side.  I think as soon as he can figure out how to crawl he is going to be one busy boy!

October 11, 2012 - Joe's Birthday!

Brigham and I spent the day getting ready for daddy's birthday!  We got a bunch of stuff for a cake and made a cake in the afternoon.  We also got ahold of some of our friends and invited them over for a little party.  It was nice to have some friends over and just enjoy a little bit of time together.  Brigham sure enjoyed the cake!

October 10, 2012 - Practicing Crawling!

Brigham is soooo close to crawling, but he just can't figure out the mechanics.  He gets his little butt in the air and he can get on all fours, but he just can't get hands moving and legs moving all at the same time.  Sometimes he'll rock back and forth but he still can't get moving.  Sometimes he will launch himself forward but it still ends up as a faceplant!  One day he'll get it!

October 9, 2012 - My Little Jumping Bean

Brigham has been crabby this week and I can't really figure out why.  So it's been just a few days of trying to find things to entertain him.  He likes the jumper, at least for a while.  But while he does like it, it is soooo cute.  He jumps all over the place and has this big crazy smile on his face.  Finally he pooped out and we risked waking him up just to take a couple of pictures.  But who could resist with this sweet boy.  Joe's favorite thing is to go and rub his head before bed or to snuggle with him for a minute or two as he's waking up.  I love little moments like that!

October 8, 2012 - Holiday Monday

Daddy got to stay home today!  I love when Joe doesn't have to go to work.  We didn't do a whole lot today, but it was nice to have Joe home to hang out.  We went and finished off our flyers and we went and spent some time shopping around with briggs.  He loves hats...mostly he loves to take them off.  But he looks so cute in them that we can't resist.  I love this little monkey more than I can explain.  He is such a great little guy and we are so glad to have him in our family!