Operation fatten baby up!

So Easton went in for his 4 month check up last Thursday. He now weighs 11lbs 13 oz and everything is great! I think he's perfect, however the doc was a little concerned that he only gained 2oz since she saw him last month and started talking to me about different options. She mentioned formula first and I'm sorry, but that one got shot down instantly. NOT because I'm opposed to feeding my baby formula, but because we've tried to and he absolutely hates it!!

Not kidding.

So then she said we should start feeding him solids. She said to try rice cereal for 7 to 10 days and then we can start him on veggies! Yes! I am so excited! When I first gave Easton a bit of cereal he did not know what to think. He kept spitting it out and making funny faces. I couldn't decide if he didn't like it because I mixed it with formula or if it was because it was something new and different. (I actually tried it once before the doctor even said to :)) Now I pump so I can mix the cereal with breast milk and he LOVES IT! Yesterday I even gave him a little more than usual because he scarfed the first bowl down. What a little piggy! We go back to the doctor at 5 months to get his height and weight checked again so I will let you all know how it goes. Here's a video of Easton the first time he tried his new food. His face cracks me up :)

If he wouldn't have eaten it I'm sure Callie would have.... she was very interested.

Happy Birthday to my Hubby!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! He turned 25 on January 30th. I'm a little late I know, but better late than never. He got a few Wii games that he wanted... Gold Eye and a new one that came out called Mario Sports Mix (something had to be a surprise). We also had a fun Minute to Win It themed party (which I will go into a little later). The day after his birthday we went and walked around Ikea and went to the Brazilion Bull, one of his favorite restaraunts. If you've never been there its amazing. Even better when you go for lunch and you are the ONLY people there. You get full a lot faster when you're they constantly are bringing you food. Pretty freaking awesome!

Also, Jameson gets a call from our 6 year old nephew on his birthday to wish him a happy birthday. This is how the conversation went...

(Keep in mind he lives in Utah many miles away)

Bailey asks: "How old are you Uncle Jameson?"

Jams: "I'm getting old Bailey. I'm 25. That's half way over the hill now."

Bailey: "Really? That hill over there? Wait.... I see you! Hi Uncle Jameson! Can you see me?"

(He was driving to McDonalds at the time)

Jams: "Ha... Yeah I see you Bailey."

I had to mention to Jameson after wards that over the hill is actually 40 and he hit that half way mark 5 years ago :) Bailey also like to fabricate stories and its just so fun to play along to see where he will go with it. He went on to tell Jameson that he just turned 17 and that he could drive a car now, date, and everything. Gotta love it!

Now onto the Minute to Win It party. It was a success! I decided to post some pictures of the "Face the Cookie" game to let everyone vote on which one they think is the best face... I just can't decide on my own :)

(This one is for Deidre's face)

Travis

Katie

Lauren

Ian

Katelyn

Jameson

This game was awesome enough for just the pictures. Thanks to everyone who came.

Vote on your favorite

Happy Valentines Day!!

I realized yesterday that a year ago on Valentines Day we found out we were pregnant. What a wonderful adventure it has been. Happy Valentines Day to all! Here is me with my newest Valentine. I couldnt pass up this chance to snuggle, one of my absolute favorite things in the world.. when he gives it to me.

(little blurry from the phone camera)

Oh darlin don't you ever grow up...

I cannot believe how much my little Easton has progressed in this one week. I visited my friend Abby in the hospital with her new baby and I'm trying to remember just 3 months ago Easton being that tiny. And guess what? I CANT! How crazy is that. It was only 3 short months. Then to top it all off my little man has decided to hit 3 milestones all in one week...

1. He slept through the night for the first time!

2. He's rolling over like crazy! Front to back, back to front, 360's.

3. He's been able to hold things in his hands for a while now, but on top of that he's starting to reach for things and hit them with his hands

Is this fair that he's progressing so quickly? He is amazing me with one thing after another. I feel like he should still be my little jelly bean inside of me or at least the little boy who use to just be content with laying there and staring up at me. Now before I know it he'll be crawling... and standing... and walking! Eeek.

I have to admit that his new found abilities do bring a smile to my face. Like when he rolls over onto his tummy and back, he gets this look on his face like "Woah, did I really just do that," that always makes me smile. Or when you put your face really close to his to kiss it and he puts his hand on your cheek (or in my mouth, he likes that for some reason). Melts my heart everytime.

I can hardly believe how much he changes everyday.

There is a new song by Taylor Swift called Never Grow Up.

The first verse is perfect for how I'm feeling...

Your little hand's wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light
To you everything's funny, you got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that

Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, just stay this little
Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
Don't you ever grow up, it could stay this simple
I won't let nobody hurt you, won't let no one break your heart
And no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up, never grow up

So please....

Easton, could you please stay this little?

Cute Stuff!

I know so many girls who make the CUTEST homemade stuff! I wouldn't even know where to start to make these kinds of things for myself, but I really want a new hobby! This stay at home mom business makes me want to learn a new talent. The latest cuteness I've seen is here...

http://moda-chic-boutique.blogspot.com

Some of the new items are my favorite...

Alyssa you are very talented! And I'm not just saying that so I'll win the headband. Serisously... I wish I was this talented and could make stuff like this. If you follow her I just discovered all these cute giveaways she does. I hope I win!!

Sweet Baby Blessing

A few weeks ago we blessed Easton in church. I thought I would cry, but somehow managed to hold back my silly mommy tears. That was until Jameson decided to get up and bear his testimony. That little boy loves to talk just as much as his daddy loves to talk with him. Its so much fun watching them together. I love my two boys so much!

And Easton was quite the stud in his blessing outfit... I think I saw some little baby girls drooling that day. See for yourself...

After everything we have been through so far with Easton I must admit that I sometimes forget how blessed we are. I tend to focus a lot on things that go wrong instead of all the amazing blessings Heavenly Father has given us. Easton is the sweetest little boy and Jameson is the greatest husband ever. Jameson has been so supportive and optimistic about everything that has happened when my crazy hormones have gotten the best of me. I don't know how he does it sometimes. What I do know is that I definitely married the perfect man for me that helps me remember to be thankful for what we have.

Congrats to TJ and Chelsea!

Congrats to TJ and Chelsea who were married on Saturday January 1st. That's definitely one way to start the new year! I am very excited for them! I wonder how he felt when both of his sisters got married within a year because I still can't believe he's married. Well, I love him and Chelsea both and I'm excited to have a new sister-in-law.

Here's the lovely couple

Uncle TJ with Easton

My cute pregnant sister

Me and my niece Tiffany

At the temple taking pictures. Love this one!

And I just thought this face was funny...

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Easton actually started the new year by scaring his mommy and daddy pretty bad. Somewhere between taking pictures and the reception we managed to fit in a trip to the hospital. When we got back from taking pictures we went to Jameson's parents house to feed Easton. Right when we got there Easton actually spit up a pretty good amount of blood. Scary! Becky was going to work that night so we went with her to the hospital to get him checked out. He was still acting normal and happy despite the episode he just had. When we got there we just followed Becky into the back entrance and got in right away (Shaweet! That's the way to do it). Anyways, he got checked really fast and everything was normal. He ate again and when he spit up there was no blood. What they think it was is inflammation from acid in his tummy that I guess sometimes causes bleeding if it happens too often. I do think Easton spit up a lot, but never had anything to compare it to. Now I think he has acid reflux, but the pediatrician doesn't seem to be worried. We'll see what happens, but I'll probably be looking for a 2nd opinion here soon... I'm just grateful he's okay and that he's still the happiest sweetest little man :D