How Big is Too Big??

Conner is 9 months old today. He went to the doctor for his well check and weighed in at 19 lbs 1 ounce. I am very happy with that growth because of his struggle to gain while he was sick. He is 29 inches long (or tall now that he stands). He is in the 75th percentile for height and is in the 25th for weight. He is ten times more active and wiggly now that he can crawl and pulls himself up on anything tall. As you can imagine, this new found freedom comes with some bumps and bruises. He is scared of the vacum which is pretty silly. I have weened him off his binky so when his little tender feelings are hurt I don't have the binky to fall back on. It's just mama and her loves to comfort him now. I actually lost track of both binkies for about a week and when one was found, he wouldn't take it anymore. It went a lot more smoothly then I had imagined it would. He can hold a sippy cup and is learning to eat "real' food. This has really been a big month for growth an development. I am the relief society chorister, which was harder than I thought. I have recieved A LOT of help from the ward choir director and Heavenly Father. He really knew what he was doing when he gave me this calling. I think it will develop my talent as a singer and help me grow in organization, leadership, and other ways. I am glad to do it, but it is still very intimidating. I try to practice everyday for a half hour. I am enjoying having Cam back after two weeks away. You realize what you have when it's not there everyday for you. He was able to have Fathers Day off work and come to church with us. It was wonderful to have him home on a Sunday for a change. We are World Cup junkies at the moment. We watch it every night on our computer. Here are some more recent pictures. Thank goodness for Grandma and her camera.

6-22-10

Eating Mama's leg

Look at those B-E-A-UTIFUL eyes!

Bunny rabbit smile

At home eating lunch

We Love Summer (Even in AZ)!

So far this summer Conner has...

... Learned to crawl. Grandpa Mark calls Conner's particular technique, the broken wheel because he drags one knee along and uses the other foot. Works just fine though....

Splish-splashed in the pool for the first time...

...Ate all sorts of new and yummy pureed foods...

And has had an all-around great time so far for his first summer season.

Write It Down

Today I was going through more of my junk, and I found a journal I had started a month after I was married. It was fun to read those entries, even if I only made it to three. I am horrible at it, even though it would help me improve my writing skills. There is a lot I want to be in this world, and being an author is my most far-fetched fantasy. Anyway, here are some gems from my journal from way back two years ago...

" My degree is a ways off though. I will be a mom before I'm a teacher. I'm excited to be a mom, but also pretty nervous. It will be the most important job I ever have, and I don't take that responsibility lightly. I really want to be a good mom, like my mother..."(This makes me kinda emotional reading it.)
"....we don't want to start our own family until we have our own place... (haha oh boy, that would have been the smarter move, but it didn't happen like that. Thank goodness it all worked out.)
" Austin is just an adorable little baby. She is eight months old. It is fun to be an Aunty to a little girl since I don't see Jayden and Parker, my sister's boys. I confess, Austin makes me want my own babies. I hope and pray I won't have to wait too long to meet my own kids. I am really curious to see who they will look like and what their personalities will be like. "
(I found out I was pregnant with Conner 6 months after this was written.)

I also wrote about starting a new job and about my brother Kevin and how he had grown so much on his mission in Alaska. It was nice reading about how I felt at that time in my life. I am glad I have this blog to make as sort of journal. It is easy and fun!

Conner in May

Here are more pictures of what Conner and family did in the month of May.

He clowned around with Uncle Kevin...

Made cute faces for Grandma...

Toured the Gila Valley Temple in Mama and Grandma's arms...

Made more cute faces...

Got loved on A LOT....

Saw pretty sights on a road trip to the temple...

And visited with Grandma Brimhall.


June is shaping up to be a good month. Conner has two full teeth, is in the begining stages of crawling, and can stand while holding onto something (no help from me). Also, he bursts into tears for no apparent reason. Okay so thats the downside of this age. The upside is that he has slept through the night for 4 straight nights. So it turns out I didn't ruin him, and he could be taught after all. I am still trying to unpack our apartment and make everything fit and look nice. Hopefully I will be done before our lease is up. I am not very dilligent about it since most of it is Cameron's and I have no idea what to throw out and what to keep and I'm lazy. We will sort it out eventually.

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.))

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!

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.