Jumperoo

Baby purchase #1,026,113: The Jumperoo

We've had several failed attempts at keeping our little guy entertained with the latest baby gadgets. That is, until we discovered the Jumperoo! It's basically a stationary Johnny Jump Up and he LOVES it. I love it too. Here's why:

Yep. He totally jumped himself to sleep.
So cute!!

Another quick update

Valentine's Day. It came. It went. It's still my least favorite holiday, BUT it's the one day I can justify eating sweets all day long. I do this everyday regardless, but on Valentine's Day it feels okay.

Church. Alex recently got a new calling - Elders' Quorum First Counselor. He was a bit overwhelmed at first, but thinks he'll enjoy it once he gets his bearings. For the time being I'm still teaching in Young Women's, but have also received a new calling. I'll let you know when it's official.

Baby Robert. Pretty sure our little guy is teething. He's been very fussy and gnaws on everything in sight. His favorite "chew toy" is his Dad's knuckle. Whatever works. He's continuing to grow and probably weighs nearly 20 pounds now. He's started figuring out how to use his hands better. His latest trick is to pull his pacifier out of his mouth and deliberately drop it on the ground. Then he waits for Mom or Dad to give it back so he can do it again. We've recently started giving him rice cereal with different fruits and veggies mixed in and it's going very well. Bananas seem to be his favorite, but he's willing to eat whatever we give him. If only I didn't have to deal with the aftermath - super nasty.

Blog. This thing has suffered greatly since Robert was born. I apologize. I'm hoping to get back with it soon. It's just kind of hard to feel blog-tastic when I'm so tired.

In the meantime, here are some pics my Mom and Amber took during a recent visit.

Robert meeting his cousins (for the second time)...


Robert and Edward having a changing party..



"Baby"...



My Mom made us take a family pic. If I were PhotoShop savvy I'd do some doctoring... at very least, I wish I would've tucked my belly into my jeans.

The Best Part of the Day...

.. is usually between 12:30 and 1:30 (a.m.) when this happens.

Chunk-a-Lunk

BABY...
4 months old.
17 pounds.
Adorable.






MOMMY... (not pictured)
Too old.
Too heavy.
Haggard.

Someday...

I'll blog again.

We've been so busy with moving, baby and Alex starting school again.
Here's a quick update.. and maybe a few pics...

We are happily moved and living in Bellingham again.

Robert is gaining weight and getting bigger everyday. He's also super cute. I might be a little biased.

Alex just started his Master's in Teaching program at Western yesterday. Western is MUCH different than BYU, but he thinks it's going to be semi-enjoyable, so we're happy.

I've received a calling at church. I'll be teaching in Young Women's (again). I'm considering it a do over since I never felt completely amazing at teaching the first time around.

... and, the best news of all... I'm getting a haircut on Thursday! I realize this may not excite anyone but me, and I'm okay with that.

Now for the part you really want. PICTURES!! (Courtesy of my Mom who has been much better about documenting Robert's growth lately).

Check out Robert's cute hat. It kinda' makes him look like a backwoods mountain man.


Weeks and weeks of sleep deprivation = fat face. Breastfeeding may help with weight loss, but it doesn't do much for double chins or dark circles under the eyes. Maybe it's the pounds and pounds of donuts and Cheetos I've consumed.


Robert and Dad studying ... the Far Side.



Taking a bath at Grandma's house. He may have been slightly traumatized...

Moving!

That's right.

I'm currently blogging from our empty apartment in Provo (courtesy of Steve and Teri, there's no way we could have gotten it all done without them. Thank you for saving our butts... again). In a few days I'll be blogging from our new home in Bellingham! I can't wait!!!!

More later.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Going to my happy place...

... one cupcake at a time.