SNOW!!!

This is what I saw when I looked out my window this morning!






I thought after living in Utah and despising the snow that I would never want to see it again, but I was soooooooo excited to see an inch of snow covering the grass as I woke up. This is the perfect type of snow there is. It only comes once or twice a year, it melts when it hits the sidewalks and driveways (so no shoveling or salting), and it will probably be gone after a day. What a wonderful surprise!

On a side note, Nathan has a bit of a cold. Nothing too bad, just a cute little cough and a bit of snot that's not so cute. He apparently likes to rub his face because I am constantly having to wipe snot out of his eyebrows...gross. He turned 6 months old on Monday and as a special treat we took him to the doctor. He is 14 lbs (3rd percentile) and 26" (I think...I couldn't find a pen to write it all down so I am going to have to do some measuring myself.) When the doctor walked in after looking at his chart the first thing he said is "well he's a skinny guy", but no worries, he is has gained adequately since switching him to formula and introducing solids. The shots weren't nearly as bad this time which was a relief.



We are moving today! Nathan's friend Lizzy (age 2...almost 3) will be watching him for a few hours, with the help of her mom. We are so excited to finally move into our beautiful new house, but I sure wish the move was over with already.

Anywho, that's the happs. Merry Christmas!

Pictures

These are just some pictures we took for Christmas cards. I had the hardest time deciding on which ones to use because this kid is so dang cute, so I figured I would post them here and get the best of both worlds. Enjoy...

Nathan's new accomplishment

I mentioned in my last post that Nathan has finally learned how to roll from tummy to back. I now have video evidence of this fact. I can't even explain how excited I was when he first did it. I probably scared the poor kid half to death. But seriously, without fail I would have to go roll him back over at least once during each of his naps, so it was a big deal that he finally figured out how to do it on his own.



Isn't he cute?

Nathan Update

It has been a while since I have given an update on Nathan. Things have been hectic around here between going to Houston, getting sick, and packing for our big move (only 2 and 1/2 more weeks!) I figured that I would just write a quick post about all the growing up Nathan has done in the past little while.

About a month and a half ago we started him on solids. Yay! He was a good solid food eater from day 1! He liked the rice cereal alright, but absolutely loved the Oatmeal!



That is...until he discovered vegetables! We started him on veggies a few weeks ago. He has built up his vegetable repertoire to include green beans, carrots, and peas, and he seems to love each one we introduce to him better than the last. He constantly whines while we feed him, not because he doesn't want to eat, but because we can't get it in his mouth fast enough!


He finally doesn't freak out when he is on his belly anymore. He is very good at rolling from his back to his tummy, but for a while he would cry and cry until someone rolled him back over. I am happy to report that just today he figured out how to roll from tummy to back! Woo hoo! No more having to go roll him over when he wakes up in the middle of his nap on his tummy!


He is also working on sitting up on his own.


If he really focuses he can do it, but most of the time he gets too excited by something or tries to reach for a toy and then...


His hands are like little magnets. He grabs anything and everything that is within his reach, and even a few things that I could have sworn were NOT in his reach!



and its not long before it ends up in his mouth.


I am pretty sure he is teething, in fact it looks like he has a tooth that might be coming in soon. It has made him a bit grumpy at times and it just breaks my heart to know that he is in pain. But it's not long before he is back smiling again.


For Nathan's first Thanksgiving we began by watching Curtis play in the ward Turkey Bowl.


Then I attempted a traditional turkey dinner, which was quite an accomplishment because I was pretty sick.


Believe it or not this kid just gets cuter every day! I don't know if I will ever get over how adorable he is!! He is growing up so fast!


I am so thankful to have such an amazing, adorable, healthy, happy child. He is the perfect addition to our little family.

Arlena's Wedding

Last week Nathan and I went to Houston for 5 days to go to my best friend Arlena's wedding. Unfortunately, I didn't take too many pictures because I kept forgetting that I brought a camera. We had a rockin' good time though! I must say that Arlena might possibly be the most beautiful bride that I have ever seen! I thought I would put up some pictures for those of you that know Arlena and weren't able to go!

Arlena and Leila Dance Dance Reving it up at the bachelorette party

Arlena sporting her "Bachelorette" tiara and sash at the bowling alley

The wedding day November 21, 2009

Arlena getting her groove on

Drue and his posse AKA The Village People

Everything was absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for my girl!! The only sad part is that this probably means that she won't come visit me as often :(

A Lost Voice

Yesterday as I was getting ready for the trunk-or-treat Nathan woke up an hour early from his usual 1 1/2 - 2 hour nap. Of course, he was still tired and cranky and refused to go back to sleep. He screamed bloody murder for the next hour and a half until we got in the car to go to the trunk-or-treat. That night his voice was a bit hoarse.

Nathan is very good at his bedtime routine. Every night he eats, burps, gets a clean diaper, and then we read a book (and when Curtis isn't here to hear me) we sing a song. Yes, I mean "we" he likes to join in on the singing. After that he gets his 12 kisses and its time for the crib. He then likes to talk to himself for about 5 minutes before falling asleep.

I had to record him talking to himself last night with his slightly hoarse voice. It may sound like he is whining, but trust me he is smiling and happy. This video is completely black because it is night and the lights are off, but be sure to turn up your speakers to hear his little squeeks!

(This is probably boring but what can I say? I'm a new mom and I think that every little thing is sooooooooo cute!)