November Review

Well, we all know by now that because I am such a slacker I do my posts a month at a time! So I hope you're ready for November!
It was a GOOD month.

Conner and I LOVE to go spend time with our cousins Tyler and Karly. Their two little boys, Boston and Staton, are the funniest little boys. We are hoping to make a pit stop on our way to Nephi to see their new addition, Berkley! I can't wait to see her!

While there we: Ate at JCW's (Yum.), watched movies, Karly and I went shopping while the boys spent ALL day (literally) watching football, had a yummy dinner with Casey, Hannah, and their friends (Tyler's delicious ribs),  the boys played ping pong, ate monkey bread, we learned how to play settlers (still need LOTS of improvement). We had such a fun time! Thanks Tyler and Karly for all of the YUMMY food and for letting us stay the weekend with you!)

Nixon got his 1st haircut! He was VERY good at first, but at the end he had enough and that was all there was to it.

Back to Seattle we Go!! Happy Thanksgiving! 

This year was our turn to go to Seattle for Thanksgiving. Luckily, we were able to take a LONG vacation and spent 10 days in Seattle. We loved every minute of it. 

Some of the people Nixon got to spend time with were...

Grandma Micci, Aunt Derra (Rick's sister), Aunt Lauren, Grandma Anna Lee, Uncle Austin, Uncle Zeke, Grandpa Ricky, Aunt Jamie, Ron McCombs, and Kimi (Jamie's little sister).

There weren't very many times I had Nixon, unless he was crying. He was very loved and spoiled ALL week long! He sure did enjoy all of the hugs and kisses.

 

Thanksgiving Day

I don't know why the Edward's family is sucked into this each year, but it is a very nice thing to be sucked into. Each year they help a guy put up the christmas lights and decorations down by the water (Redonodo). This year I was more of a picture taker/baby watcher. But at least I made an appearance!

One of my favorite things we do with the Edwards' is cutting down our own Christmas tree. It takes a while to find the perfect one. Honestly, I don't care what tree it is because they are TREES! Of course there are really awful ones, but when you narrow your selection down to 1,2, or 3...I just assume close your eyes and take your saw to one of them! They are all pretty and unique in their own way! haha It was really fun though. While the final decision was being made of what tree to choose, Nixon and I decided to head elsewhere. We found a tent that was for little kids to write a letter to Santa. So, we did just that. With his mommys help of course!

Nixon, Nixon, and more Nixon!

Nixon is now 8 months old! Time flies when you're having fun I guess! I love coming home from school and seeing his huge grin across his face! Every time I walk through the door he will start crying until I pick him up. 

Nixon has become MORE of a blankie boy. Now, if you take it away from him he will cry. Kinda cute! He loves his daddy, he for sure has the most fun with him rather than me. I think that is what daddy's are for.  Nixon still doesn't crawl...is that okay? He scoots backwards and can go in a circle, but he does not go forward. I'll be honest, Conner has been stressing that he hasn't crawled since he was 6 months old. I told him he was crazy. The sooner he crawls, the more work for us! Now that he has hit the 8 month mark I'm having mixed feelings. The worry of if he is behind is starting to sink through. However, I have done A LOT of reading and every thing says between 7-10 months is average. So I think if he isn't crawling by 10 months then I will start to worry. We will be at my parents for a good long time (I'm not sure how they feel about that) but why we are there we have some development goals we want to work on with Nixon. Crawling is one of them! Think we can do it? We have tried the Vtech ball, but he still just doesn't show any interest. 

Nixon is the happiest little baby! In Seattle, Derra asked if he was always that way or if it was from apple juice that I had given him earlier. No- he is ALWAYS that way. Well, let me take that back. He doesn't like to get dressed, get out of the bath, and when he is hungry...he lets us know! 

We have tried to get him to clap, he is getting there. He puts his hands together and then moves them up and down. I guess that is his version of clapping. Works for me. 

Nixon is always making lots of loud noises. He has a VERY high pitch 'singing voice'. He loves to 'sing' as we like to call it! 

He eats SO much solids, but is still a pretty skinny boy. I am very interested to see what he weighs. Mid November he was 18.??  lbs. (bad mom) . It is weird to me because he eats SO much but yet is not a chub in the least bit. He will put down one of OUR sized cereal boys full of oatmeal, PLUS a jar of some kind of baby food. And sometimes he STILL wants more. I think he gets that from his mommy, bad...bad habit buddy!

Well, here are some pictures of our little Tonka. Love that boy.

Well...there you have it. I am so truly grateful for how blessed I am to have such a wonderful little family. I love my husband and I am so lucky to have him as my best friend. It is so great to be married to someone who is constantly making me laugh. I am so thankful that we have such a beautiful and healthy baby boy. I can not imagine my life without Nixon. He IS my life! I am so excited for each day that I have with him, to watch him grow and learn new things. It is fascinating to see the rapid change that occurs at this age.  I am also grateful for Conners family as well as my own. Without them, we would not be who we are today. I LOVE our families. I love who they are, the fun that we have with them, and the support and love that they are always showing us. Last but not least, I am SO thankful for the Gospel. I am thankful the Christ attoned for our sins. Because of that, we are where we are today. I'm thankful for the happiness the Gospel brings into our lives. I am thankful that I am able to raise my child(ren) in the Gospel. And I PRAY that they will ALWAYS keep the Gospel and it's truths close to their hearts. Most importantly, I am SOO grateful that I am sealed to the two sweetest boys in my life. I love knowing that I will be with them for an eternity! There is no greater joy than that. Hands down.