The Next Picasso

Our first attempt at finger paints was a major FAILURE. Nixon hands down does not like to be dirty! (or as he would say it..."a mess"!) I decided to go round two, but this time with Nixon's friend, Gemma. Gemma definitely wasn't afraid of getting her hands dirty! She was so funny! She kept putting paint on her eyes and cheeks (and everywhere else) and she would say "she is BEAUTIFUL!" Nixon on the other hand still was not excited about the idea of getting messy, so I decided to see if a paint brush would do the trick....and it did!!

Last night Conner got the paints out for Nixon again and by the end he actually had his HAND in the paint!!! He even wanted to paint his cheek and nose, as well mommy & daddy's  noses too!

I now know where Nixon gets his "anti-messy" attitude! Conner was NOT liking having paint on his face! He hated it and had to wipe it off rather quickly because he said ," I hate that feeling!" haha!

Conference Weekend

We spent last weekend in Nephi. It had been 2 months since we were last there and Nixon was super excited to see his cousins!! The guys had a little outing for Uncle Mike's birthday, so Linzy, Madden, my Mom, Nixon, and myself all met up at Aunt Kristy's house Friday night to have a sleepover! Uncle Tony translates Farsi for General Conference and they have a family friend from Iran (California now) who translates as well. So flew in and stayed at the Mortezazadeh's and made us a fine Persian meal! I am one of the worlds most pickiest eaters, but I gave it a go...for the most part!! It was a great night!

We met up with my sister, Kaydee, Saturday morning for some shopping. Nixon is no longer content just sitting in his stroller all day long. Dang! Luckily some of the stores we were in had crayons and coloring books for kids! Thank you, thank you!!! Nixon finally had enough and passed out in the stroller. I guess seven hours of shopping did him in! Everyone left the mall to go to Costco soon after he fell asleep, but I wasn't about to wake him up so I sat inside Macy's for a could 1 1/2!

I was going through some of my things at my parents and found a build-a-bear Conner and I did when we were dating. I couldn't resist....I had to try the boxers on my cute little nephew, Madden! He looked so dang cute with those chunky legs of his!

My parents gave Nixon his birthday present, I can tell already it is going to be a HIT! If only we get this dang snow melted!! My mom gave Nixon his 'Hot Rod' Saturday night, and since there was not much room in the house we took him outside to see if he could figure it out. He LOVED it!! He looks so stinking cute cruising on his new ride.I might be just as excited for it as he is!! Thanks Ma & Pa!

When we left for home Sunday night, Nixon would NOT take off his helmet that stays at Bampa and Grandmas! My dad insisted that we just let him take it. 

As we were driving I kept asking Nixon if I could take it off but he would quickly respond with a loud "NO!". After about 20-30 minutes I just reached back and took it off, he wasn't happy but I didn't want him to fall asleep with it on. (Doesn't it seem uncomfortable!?) The only way I could make him okay with it is if I gave him his shades...

Oh and of course he had to throw in one of these....

For some reason, every time we drive in the car now (long distances) Nixon demands his feet being rubbed! This is the THIRD time I have had to hear him whine "Toe, Toe Toe!" until I awkwardly maneuver myself to rub his feet until he falls asleep. It gets quite uncomfortable, but if I don't do it he cries and cries! What a spoiled high maintenance little fart!!!

March 28th...

March 28th is a rather significant day in our little family because it was the day we welcomed our little guy Nixon into this crazy world! We had a little party the Sunday before and will also be having a family party next weekend. "We love to party...we love, we love to party! " Hopefully you sang the tune to that phrase and got some rhythm flowin'!
With the weather not being the greatest (besides TODAY), and Nixon still being too young to do much out there I was torn on what to do for his actual BIG day. Sadly, it wasn't to exciting...but to justify I am not sure he really new it was a day to celebrate or not! He did however get several phone calls throughout the day, and his Bampa kept reminding him of the presents that were waiting for him in Nephi! He would say, "presents, presents!!" (like mother like son!)
Nixon and I went to the Book Table where I wanted to buy some flashcards to help with his IQ. There was a Thomas the Train play station that he was instantly drawn to and the rest was history! I was able to walk around the upstairs of the store ( We think were the only one in there at the time) while Nixon played with the toys. Once in awhile I would hear him yell for "mama" just to make sure I didn't ditch him! I decided I would just let the guy roam free and do whatever his little heart desired. But, when it came time to leave he was not happy about it! The only thing that got him to leave was me buying him a stupid sword! I don't think the kid has any clue what a sword is, but he loves it! 

After the Book Table we met up with Daddy to grab some grub. Nixon always get so excited to see his Dada!!

When Conner got home from work we took Nixon to Best Buy so he could pick out a movie. He went for Toy Story 3, the only problem is that he already has that movie! We had to wrestle him to get the movie away and try to force him into picking a new movie. After a few screaming episodes everything was just fine and he was happy with his Monster Inc. 

Last stop was taking Nixon for some frozen yogurt at Spoon Me. I think he cared more about the cheesecake chunks than the ice cream because after he finished his own he went for Daddy's, and then mine! Little stink!

We finished the night off with Nixon opening up his presents from us and his family in Seattle. We were able to Skype with his Aunt Jamie, cousin Charlie, and Grandma Micci. I loved how each present he opened he would carry to the computer and lift it up for them to see! He is such a silly boy! 

 Happy 2nd Birthday buddy!



Here are some more pictures of Nixon putting some of his presents to use the last couple of days. One of the things I got him was finger paints. I was so excited!! Quite the opposite from Nixon. Oh man it was a nightmare. As soon as I dipped his hand and feet in the paint to try to get him started he screamed BLOODY MURDER!!! He kept yelling for a wet wipe and would also keep asking for his Dada! I don't know what it is but this boy does NOT like his hands to be dirty! I guess I will try again next year!

 

SUNVALLEY, IDAHO

Conner's brother, Zeke, and his wife and baby (Jamie & Charlie), made their way to the good state of UTAH. However, before they settled into Logan we decided to meet them half way and join them at their families condo in Sunvalley, Idaho. Conner and I have never spent time with just Zeke and Jamie so it was really fun, and great for me to get to know Jamie better as well! Charlie and Nixon loved swimming! Nixon could have stayed in the pool ALL DAY EVERYDAY! With the good food, company, and playing it was a really great and relaxing trip! 
Zeke & Jamie headed to Logan with us and we spent the rest of the weekend together. Thank you guys for coming! You are welcomed ANY time!!!

2 SWEET!!!!

When I was younger, I remember sitting outside of the Jr. High at lunch looking at the High School and watching all of the HS students walk down to the vocational building. We (my friends and I) would always say how we wish so bad to be in high school! Then that quickly turned to being 16 so we can drive, which later switched to going to college, getting married, and then having a family. Needless to say, we were always 'wishing our life away'! Being in 6th grade and wishing to be in high school really doesn't seem like all that long ago. But to think I am at that 'having a family stage' is absolutely bizarre. Not to mention, my baby is now a CRAZY two-year old TODDLER!!!! Two years ago we welcomed the most sweetest and innocent little bambino into our crazy lives. I can remember that day quite well and hope to never forget it! When he was a newborn, Conner would say he was so excited for him to get a little bigger so they can run around and play. It is almost sad to me that that day is now here. As much as I miss that sweet little baby who would sleep in my arms I am also madly in love with the handsome little devil that causes much chaos in this household! I love our little Nixon no matter how much of a stinker he can be, at the end of the day he is OUR son and he is the most precious human being in our lives. I love that kid to the moon and back a trillion times! Happy birthday little boy!!! We LOVE you!!

Here is a little of what is going on in our little man's life!

I have started Nixon into a bad habit, loving SWEETS! Or "cheets" (treats) as Nixon calls it. He knows the few places we go where he can milk people for treats! (Macey's, Daddy's Worker, Sports Academy)
Conner rewarded him the other day (as if he knows what that means) with a trip to Cold Stone. He was the only one lucky enough to be rewarded with an ice cream! He also loves cookies, suckers, cupcakes, fruit snacks, fruit, basically anything with sugar or a sugary taste will satisfy this little guys needs! (Don't worry, we brush his teeth every night, Dr. Edwards!)

Nixon and I went grocery shopping on one particular day in march and I noticed EVERYONE in their green. (A green wig is what gave it away). I called my sister to ask if it was St. Patty's day! I felt so sad! I know he is 2 and wouldn't know either way but I was looking forward to doing something fun for the holiday. We went home and I put green on the both of us, but as far as st. patty day fun, it was lacking! We did however go for a little walk outside, and played with BALLOONS! Nixon LOVES balloons! If he sees them on the street or in stores he will go crazy. Sometimes I give in a buy some for him. On this day he kept crying and I couldn't figure out why. I tied the balloon on his hand thinking he'd be happy, but he just freaked. I took the balloon off and he immediately let it go. He was SO excited! I guess all along he just wanted to watch it go up in the air. He kept shouting, "Loon Loon!!! Bye loon!!!"

Nixon is also starting to be quite intrigued by shadows. I'll catch him staring at them trying to figure out what in the heck it is! I was loading him in the car the other day and noticed he was waving at his shadow. :)

When I posted about Nixon pooin in the potty, I totally jinxed it! He has not gone ever since, although he has pee'd a few times. He still likes to sit on the toilet, but the annoying part is that he has to take all of his clothes off before doing so! I think he is more fascinated with playing with the toilet paper and flushing the toilet than actually trying to go to the bathroom.

Nixon thinks he is 100% capable of doing anything and everything! He has to buckle himself in his car seat (or he freaks), he has to sit on the bar stools or table (NOT in his high chair), he has to get in and out of the tub on his own, he'll pick out his shoes, he has to get a wet wipe when I am all done cleaning his bum and do the last swipe on his own, and the list goes on and on!!  Last week he tried dressing himself for a good 15-20 minutes. He thought my gym shorts was a shirt. The pants was a trial in and of themselves...he kept trying and trying until he finally had to throw in the towel!

Nixon has NEVER been a cuddly baby, but he has slowly but surly gotten better! :D When I am holding him he will put his head on my shoulder! He will also cuddle with me in the morning after he wakes up, or at night before he goes to bed. I LOVE IT!!!!

Three days a week he gets to play with our neighbor, Gemma. It is funny to watch the things they do the older they get! They are CRAZY! Let me just say, Nixon was never a climber until little tiny sweet Gemma came along! (shouldn't it be the opposite!?) They now (on their own) push the kitchen chairs up against the back of the couch and jump onto the couch, they can never stay in the bath tub without getting out and bringing in toys or taking them out and putting them in another room, they LOVE to climb on the table too! I don't even think Nixon knew this was possible until he watched Gemma. Now I will always catch him up on the counter top the little stinker!!! I just had to post the picture of them after bath time. After I get them out of the tub and get them their towel they will ALWAYS go into the hall or bedroom and lay right next to each other all wadded up in a ball! haha!!

The thing I LOVE is how silly Nixon is. Maybe not to other people, but I am always laughing at the things he picks up on. Rather it is the things he does or says...I LOVE it! He is a funny little guy!! He is also always getting into everything!....literally!

Conner and I spent Saturday doing some deep cleaning. We had the couches up to clean underneath them. When Nixon came down after his nap and saw them he was totally distraught. He kept saying, "oh no!" Or "no no no dada!"

I think I learned a lesson, no more pop-up books for Nixon. They don't EVER last long.

I can officially say, the TERRIBLE TWO's has hit my son!!! He has a tendency to drive Conner and I mad! I feel bad saying that, but really this kid can drive you absoultely nutty! He whines and whines AND whines. He never seems satisfied, and the list goes on and on. The last weekend we have never experienced him so 'naughty'! We've got a whole lot comin'! We love him, but we hate the whining and the tantrums (which he is very good at throwing!) Oh, and he has started this REALLY SUPER LOUD scream when he is not happy. It is GREAT!!

Luckily for him, (and us), all I have to do is peak in on him at night and I am reminded of the good in the kid and how cute and silly he has some serious potential of being! I love him more and more each day, and get stressed and go nuts more and more too (how is this possible?) I love my baby SO much regardless of the stinker he is, I especially love how angelic he looks when he is sleeping! That is the only time I can use that word to describe him as of lately so he better be grateful for it! haha!!!

We are having Nixon's birthday party in Nephi in a couple of weeks, but since it is his birthday tomorrow I wanted to do something little for him now as well. We had some of our friends come to our house today for cake and ice cream. It was fun to have them over and have all the attention drawn to him! I wanted him to have his own cake and I was thinking of just getting him a cupcake...but I decided it is HIS birthday and he deserves more! So he had a big cake all to himself! He is crazy though, he didn't even finish half of it!! haha
We also are knew to the whole skype thing and were able to have all his family in Nephi watching him blow out his candle and eat his cake! Love technology!