Friday, May 28, 2010

I Love To See The Temple: Gila Valley Edition

A few Saturdays ago Mom and I took Conner on a day trip to the Gila Valley Temple Open House on it's very last day. It was crowded, but really pretty and we had a nice drive. Conner was pretty good, even if he only slept half the way. He needs someone (most of the time that means me) in the back seat with him so he doesn't feel alone or get bored (second one more likely). I had to stop twice to calm him down on a recent road trip where I was traveling alone with him. Anyway, as with my SLC Temple pictures, please feel free to sing along. You may not know this verse as well. I didn't.
I LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE: Verse 2


I love to see the temple...


I'll go inside someday...



I'll covenant with my Father...



I'll promise to obey...


For the temple is a holy place...



Where we are sealed together.
(notice the infinity symbol on the fence)



As a child of God...

I've learned this truth...

A family is forever.
(the infinity symbol is EVERYWHERE on and in this temple, including the windows)
((At least I THINK thats an infinity symbol. I've read a lot of novels with symbology in them.))









































































































Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Feeling Better

Conner and I went to the doctor last friday to follow-up on his Bronchiolitis. He hadn't wheezed or coughed the whole second week of an infection that is supposed to last 2 weeks. I was only concerned about him developing an ear infection, because he had some pretty fussy fits during that last week. It is so hard to take care of someone who can't tell you what is wrong. Luckily, his moodiness was not because of an ear infection. Who knows what it was? I am guessing constipation. Anyway, the doctor said he looked good and his lungs sounded just fine. The best part? He gained weight!!! Seven ounces in two weeks. After over a month of very little weight gain I was relieved to see that since his breathing was better he was able to pack on almost half a pound in a short time. Now I am trying to get him back on a regular rice cereal schedule and play a little catch up. He is not quite underweight, but almost. Hopefully he will continue to fill out that lean little body of his. He is a M-O-V-E-R! He is rolling around a lot and looks very close to crawling. Also, he is getting his first tooth. I can't see it yet, but I can feel it. Maybe that contributed to his fussiness. Like I said, it's hard to tell!



Our little Ham.


I absolutely love his hair in a mohawk. Who says boys aren't fun to get all cleaned up?


As this picture shows, he is developing a little bit of an attitude. He will get into moods where Cam and I can't leave the room or he fusses. He is also developing a little bit of that "don't put me down attitude."
We are ready for the summer at our house. Cam is done with school and that means
more time in the evening to be with us. I am looking forward to it. I can't believe the year is half over almost! Luckily it seems like time has slowed down and I am soaking in all of Conner's goodness at his current age. Can't wait to see what the rest of his first year will bring!








Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Sundays

I have been thinking a lot about the blessings I have been given this week. Here are a few things that make me happy:

watching Conner play, especially when he is playing with his daddy. He likes it when daddy holds him and then they both chase mommy around the house. His laughter is wonderful.

Cuddling up to Cameron. (we need to take more pictures as a couple and family, we don't have many of Cam)

Also, the color pink makes me happy.
Any form of sugar or sugary treat makes me happy.
Eating Italian food makes me happy. If I could, I would have pasta everyday.
Reading good books make me happy (I'm currently reading Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol)
Singing makes me happy. I am excited to be a part of my new ward's choir.
Watching Sleepless in Seattle makes me happy.
Invisioning our place decorated makes me happy, as does putting my design plans into action.
Going for walks and exploring my new neighborhood with Conner makes me happy.
Making new friends makes me happy.
Going to church has always, and will always make me happy.
Knowing I am a daughter of God and that he loves me, makes me happy.
Being a wife and mother gives me great joy, and happiness.
I love you all and hope you had a great Sunday and Mother's Day.