November 30, 2012 - Nativity

Well, this morning we went out to the nativity display in Sherwood Park.  They did such a good job at having things there for kids.  There was a little treasure hunt for the kids, so you have to find certain things in the nativity.  Then they got a prize when they found everything.  They had a little snack and a movie and treats.  They also had a spot where the kids could dress up and take a picture of them in a nativity.  So cute!  Brigham had a good time crawling through the hallways!  The rest of the day we just hung out at home as usual!

November 29, 2012 - Oh my Trouble Maker

Well, first it was the dishwasher and now it's the fridge.  I was putting away groceries and he had to be right in there.  He was getting rather annoyed that the door kept closing on him!  We went out to the mall in the afternoon and wet to the toy store.  Of all the things Brig could have played with, he chose the stroller.  I might as well just bring it inside!  What a monkey.  Then he had a good time with daddy while I did some more sewing!  I love my guys!

November 28, 2012 - Playing at Hill's

Well, today was a day at Hill's.  We played there in the morning and the afternoon.  It is so mice to have her so close and just be able to hang out no matter what I look like or feel like.  Brig had a good time playing with the toys.  He found the tool bench and that was a hoot for at least a half hour.  We did a masking tape racetrack that Ethan eventually tore up and it ended up being a sash to hold all his wares!  I love being a mom!

November 27, 2012 - New Teeth

Brigham has two new teeth!  His 11 and 12!  The 12 came in a few days ago and then I was checking it and there was the 11.  His two on the other side are not far behind.  I can't wait until he gets them and we can have a slight reprieve from this teething business.  I can't wait until they come through and I can get some good pictures!  We cleaned the house today...finally and I got some Christmas sewing done.  So it was a pretty productive day. 

playing with Brig picture

November 26, 2012 - Sick Sick Sick

Well, we were all home today.  Joe isn't feeling great, but I am DYING!  Not really but I have the flu.  Joe was great and let me sleep in and have a great nap this afternoon.  I am starting to feel better but still need a good nights sleep.  Brigham hasn't seem to have caught it from me so I'm trying to stay away from him to keep it that way.  We don't need a sick mom and a barfing baby.  The house took the biggest hit and we are living in the filth!  Hahahah!  But Joe has been great and super helpful and I am so lucky to have a great husband who will help me in all things!

joe putting brig to bed picture

November 25, 2012 - Getting Sick

Joe went to Rebecca's baptism bright and early.  I wasn't feeling all that great but Brigham and I got up and went to church.  We came home for naps and by the time he was up at noon I was miserable.  I could not believe how awful I felt.  Brigham and I made it through the afternoon and Hill dropped off some ginger ale.  Joe finally got home and took over.  I have never been so happy to see him!  It was a miserable day, but we survived.

disaster living room picture

November 24, 2012 - Birthdays for Old People

It was a fairly uneventful morning, we just ran some errands and caught up on a few things.  Brigham has now figured out how to climb into the dishwasher.  Due to his heftiness, I think the days of playing in the dishwasher are now over!  He should have played that out a little longer!  In the early evening we went out to Leduc for Joe's grandma's birthday party.  It wasn't that exciting but I got to catch up with Zack and Adrienne and it was cute to see Brigham crawl around after all the kids running around.  I can't believe how fast he is growing up. 

dishwasher pics #2

November 23, 2012 - Date Night



It was Joe's work Christmas party tonight and so Joe and I got to go out on a little date.  The rest of the day was fairly uneventful.  I am still trying to get over this cold and so I am taking it easy.  Brigham has discovered the dishwasher and he loves playing with it.  It seems to be just the right height to play around.  I love my little monkey and though I love our grown-up time, I love coming home to see him.

Dishwasher pics #1

November 22, 2012 - Visiting Friends

Well, after a few days stuck at home, I had to get out. I'm still not feeling all that well but I m going crazy.  So we went over to Lindsey's this morning.  Cooper and Brigham are sooo cute together.  It is so neat to see them play together because they are little buddies that are the same size.  It's different than when Brig is with Ethan.  Then we went to Hill's after lunch because she is finally back from mom's.  Kate came over too and we had a good little visit.  However, my little crabby pants was on my last nerve this evening and with being sick, I was losing it.  So Joe took Brigham out and I had a hot bath and I'm just trying to get better!  I have such a good hubby!

November 21, 2012 - West Ed

We went to West Ed to do some Christmas shopping.  The mall was nice and quiet so I was grateful for that.  After a while Brigham was getting bored, so I took him out of his stoller to putter on the floor and the next time I turned around he was out the store!!!  Apparently he can now motor it if he has some motivation.  So I got my wares and we were back in the stoller.  We only needed one thing so we just stolled around for the rest of the day.  We were on our own again for the evening and so we played Brigham basketball.  He can put the ball into the little whole now all on his own.  It is sooo fun to see him learn new things.  He seems to have the malmberg tongue going when he concentrates.  This little tongue was out the whole time.  So stinkin' cute!

tongue pictures

November 20, 2012 - Day at Home

Brigham and I are both still sick and so today, we tried to get better by just staying at home.  It drove me nuts and I don't think Brigham liked it a whole lot either.  It just felt like there was nothing to do, for me or him.  I couldn't do anything because he's a little clingy and not feeling well.  So I did have two naps but other than that it was a pretty boring day.  Brigham did get in a lot of crawling practice.  He has picked it up so fast.  He can follow me around the house now as I put things away and clean up.  It is cute to have my own little shadow!

crawling pictures

November 19, 2012 - Monday Again

Mostly a bosring day today.  Hillary is gone to moms and so I don't have anyone to play with.  Lindsey works and Pegs is at home, so it was a boring day.  We got some groceries today and ran a couple of errands but we didn't do a whole lot.  We hung out with Daddy downstairs after supper just to have a change of scenery.  He loves pulling himself up on anything he can, but it's resulting in a few bumps and bruises.  Fortunately this little face is still as cute as ever.

Downstairs pics

November 18, 2012 - Holy Sabbath

We had a great day today.  Brigham was up a little early and I wasn't sure how church was going to go, but we made it through sacrament pretty well.  Brigham was asleep before we even got home!  I had a rest with him and then we played downstairs with daddy.  I worked on my quilt for Jacob's family and Joe was such a good help with Brigham.  We made our awesome sweet and sour chicken for supper and then we just played around with Brig after bath time.  I thought he would be a grump but he had a blast romping around naked and causing trouble.  I think we have a new little nudist on our hands!

November 17, 2012 - Saturday is a Special Day

Mom and I went out and did a little Christmas shopping this morning while Joe watched Brigham.  After naps, life got a little crazy!  I was trying to clean and get Pam's bridal shower gift finished, and do laundry, and make lunch, and keep Brigham happy, and Joe was gone helping Landon with tiling.  Everything seemed to just kind of hit the fan!  But it all came together and Brig and I made it to Pam's shower on time.  Joe went to a hockey game with Luke so Brig had to come with me.  He was a little crabby, but I had a good time and I was happy for Pam.  And I was exhausted by the time I got home!

November 16, 2012 - Unexpectedly Busy

Well, some big plans came up in a big hurry for today.  Jacob and his family came up to go swimming for Becca's birthday.  So Joe took the afternoon off and we went out swimming with all the cousins!  Brigham had a blast.  He is my little fishy.  He loves to splash and float and get dunked and all of it.  He even likes it in the cold pool!  I had such a good time seeing my little boy sooo happy.  And I love watching his daddy play with him.  Then we went out to Sarah and Ray's new house for dinner.  We had a good visit and got home just in time for bed.  Our tired little monkey was ready for a good snooze!

November 15, 2012 - Gramma!

Gramma came to visit today.  She came up to help Hillary and I with our sick kids and our sick selves.  Mostly Hillary because Mikael has been working some crazy hours.  But I got to go and visit in the afternoon and play with the cousins.  Brigham and I had a good time at home too. He is moving around like a crazy man and getting into all kinds of trouble. He gets climbed up on stuff and then he can't get down!  What a troublemaker.  Then Mom and Kaitlin and I went to West Ed to do some Christmas shopping.  I didn't end up getting anything accomplished but I had a good time just visiting.  Joe and Bobby took Brigham  around too.  We met up with them for a few minutes and Brigham was so happy to see me and cried when I left.  It broke my heart!  I love being his mommy!  He is my favorite little guy in the whole world!

November 14, 2012 - Just Another Day at Home!

 Not too much going on around our place today.  Brigham and I are both still feeling a little sick.  Brig has a snotty nose and he is starting to get a barky little cough.  Sooo sad.  He coughs and coughs until it hurts and then he looks at me like, "why is this happening to me?"  It's so hard to see a sick little boy.  But he still enjoys his tubbies so we take advantage of that to keep him happy.  And then I have to contain my naked little man until I can corral him and get him dressed!

November 13, 2012 - Back to Reality

It was nice to have Joe home for Monday, but today I was on my own.  Still not feeling all that well and I think Brigham is getting sick as well.  He was up a bunch in the night and I took Nyquil so Joe had to take over because I was pretty out!  We didn't do a whole lot today.  He slept in until nine once he finally got himself to sleep.  We went out for some medicine in the morning and then we just tried to stay busy at home in the afternoon.  After supper we took Brigham out to keep him awake for a while.  He got to watch the fish and the birdies and the kitties at the pet store!  What a good little boy!

November 12, 2012 - Daddy Day!

Today mom was pretty busy with a job interview in the morning and a photoshoot in the afternoon, so dad and Brig hung out most of the day.  Then we had a little family time in the afternoon and evening.  We got some new clothes from our friend Becky and so Brigham got to try out his new bathrobe after his tubby.  It was pretty cute and he looked like a big grown up boy.  I say it all the time but I can't believe how much he grows every time I turn around.  He is always learning something new and surprising me all the time!

November 11, 2012 - Another Lazy Day

Well we got up and off to church this morning.  I came home with Brigham for naps, but also because I am still not feeling that great.  So we had another rest and hung out.  Brigham has now found the button to the tv.  That didn't take long.  I hope that his interest in it ends soon!  We went over to Suelzle's for dinner and then it was off to bed!

November 10, 2012 - Lazy Day

It is always nice to have daddy home.  I am coming down with a cold and so we took a day off and were just lazy today.  We didn't really get anything done and we just played with our little monkey.  We went to Wal-Mart and got him some cars because he really likes the ones his "friends" have.  He had a good time rolling them around with daddy.  And then dad got a rare snuggle moment while Brigham had his bottle.  It was a good day where we all got some much needed rest and some much needed family time!

November 9, 2012 - Learning to Stand!

Well, pretty much as soon as Brigham learned how to crawl, he figured he needed to learn how to climb up on all the things he could crawl too.  So it didn't take long for him to figure out how to use those muscles and get himself up and into more mischief!  He also quickly got his first bruise right in the middle of his forehead!  He has bruises all over his legs too...people are going to think I am beating him!  

November 8, 2012 - Hilly Day

Well, we spent most of our time at Hill's today.  She didn't have a car so we went to keep her occupied.  Brigham and Ethan are starting to play more together instead of just in the same room, although I don't think Ethan always likes it.  After supper we went over to rem and Peggy's to meet the new little guy.  He is adorable.  We took Brigham in his Princess snowsuit to show off.  I'm not sure he was too impressed!

November 7, 2012 - Crawler!

I spent most of the day today quilting while Brigham was asleep.  We ran a couple of errands in the morning and just hung out in the afternoon.  My mister is trying so hard to crawl and he is moving a lot now.  He doesn't have all the mechanics down, but he can get from A to B in a straight line and sometimes even on his hands and knees!  It is sooo cute!  He is also trying to lift himself up onto everything...hence the little creeper picture!

November 6, 2012 - Tuesday

We had a busy day today!  Brigham and I ran some errands and played at Hilly's this morning.  He got so tuckered out that he fell asleep on the way home.  That's not too uncommon, but usually once I stop he wakes up.  Today I was able to get this sweet little picture.  Joe tried to help me set up my quilt on the frames before he went to Young Men's, but our "helper"  was getting in the way a bit.  He was being a ghosty for us.  I thought it was more fun than quilting anyway!

November 5, 2012 - Busy Day

Well, I had planned a day of cleaning the house and catching up on some things today but it didn't quite go like that.  I got a phone call last night from dad that Auntie Joan had had a fall and was in the hospital here.  So I did some baking for her this morning and went over to visit this afternoon.  She seems to be doing okay but I think she has a little ways to go before she's back to normal.  I did get some cleaning and stuff done and got supper made too.  But it has been a crazy day.  Joe gave Brig a bath and we had a pretty funny little guy in the tub.  He is such a goof!  Brigham also holds his own bottle now...finally!  It's pretty cute to watch him and it's nice to have a few more minutes of occupied time so that I can get a few things done!

November 4, 2012 - New Ward

Well, Brig did fine for daylight savings time thanks to our preparation.  It was the first Sunday in our new ward.  I'll be honest, I'm not loving it.  I am so glad that we have Rem and Peggy and the Orrs.  Other than that...but I'll work with it.  We took Brigham out for a walk in his new sled again this week.  Much more snow and so we had a lot more success!  Mac actually pulls him and they both seem to like it!  We took dinner over for Rem and Pegs and hung out with them and Peggy's mom.  Poor Pegs is a week overdue!  But we had a great visit and the boys had a good time with each other.  I love how Sawyer can make Brig laugh.  It is too cute.  I am so glad for the friends that we have in Rem and Peggy!

November 3, 2012 - Visiting Friends

Brig has started playing with the magnets on the fridge and so it is always a nice way to keep him occupied for a few minutes while we are getting something ready for him!  We hade a good day today.  My mom and Dad slept over last night and we had a nice visit.  So they hung around for a bit in the morning and we played with our little guy.  Joe went and helped someone in the ward with his garage and so Brig and I were solo for a bit.  Then this evening we went to a little party out at Sefciks.  It was good to visit and see some friends that we hadn't seen in a while.  Plus it kept the little man up just a bit longer for daylight savings time!

November 2, 2012 - More Trouble!

Well little monkey man still can't crawl but it really isn't slowing him down at all.  Everytime I turn around he is into something new.  He likes to play in the bathroom while I get ready and managed to pull himself up on the drawers today.  I think he is quickly entering the land of bumps and bruises.  This morning we went and visited over at Lindsey's house. I LOVED it and so did Brigham. Cooper and Brig were loving each other. It was so cute to see them so interested in another little guy their size. And Hudson was playing with Brigham so well. It was an awesome visit and I didn't want to go home.  We were excited to have Daddy come home after work and start out weekend even though it was a pretty calm evening with nothing too exciting going on.

November 1, 2012 - Teeth!

My little monkey is working on his upper teeth. Well, one to be specific, but it's one of his canines of all things.  Anyway, he has these crazy red cheeks, and he is CRABBY!  We are trying to find things to do to keep him occupied but it's not always that easy.  We went to Costco to get a few things and Brigham has decided that he isn't happy in the seat part of the cart anymore.  So he was King of the World in the front and he loved it!We had a pretty boring day at home today and it was Daddy's Boys Night tonight so we were on our own for the evening too.  We've been trying to keep him up later in preparation for Daylight Savings Time, and it has been a little trying.  But when he is asleep at night and I look at his sweet little face, everything is worth it!  I love my little man!

October 31, 2012 - Hallowe'en

The big day finally came.  Not that it made a whole lot of difference for Brigham.  Hillary and I went to gymnastics this morning just to try to tire Ethan out so that he might have a nap.  Then when Daddy got home we got Brig all ready to go.  We went and met Hill and Mike, Ethan and Jaye at the mall, but they were already done there and it was actually pretty disappointing.  So they went home and we went and did a little trick-or-treating.  We stopped at the Hechler's and had a really nice visit.  Then we visited Brae and Cosette next door.  Finally we stopped off at Rem and Peggy's for a quick visit.  Sawyer was on cloud 9 and going crazy and he got Brig in on the fun.  So Brig had a good time and it was a successful first Hallowe'en!

October 30, 2012 - Getting into Trouble

Well, as my little boy grows he also is on the move.  He still can't crawl but he gets himself from A to B somehow.  I was in the kitchen doing dishes and I could hear him squawking in the living room but I ignored him for a bit.  When I finally came in, I found him like this.  What a little trouble maker.  Of course Mommy saved him, after a giggle or two!

October 29, 2012 - My Big Boy

I can't believe how much my little boy is growing up.  We found these big boy jammies in the boxes of clothes we have for him and so we got him all dressed up.  He looked so old and it got us to thinking how much he has grown and so we put him next to his teddy bear that we've been measuring him against!  He is double the size he was when we first measured him at six weeks.  I can't believe how much he is growing up.  I love it but sometimes it makes me a little sad!  We also go to a sit and sing time at the library and he loves interacting with all the other kids.  Tonight we went to Chapters and looked at books just to waste time until bedtime and Brig was doing some standing!  It makes him look like such a big boy!