MAXIM, MARNIE, SKYLER, TAYGEN AND BUNK HAMMOND

DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-04T11:47:00.000-08:00

THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF DECEMBER WENT BY SO QUICK I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO POST THESE PICTURES. I LOVE SKYLER'S FORCED SMILE IN THIS PICTURE.

SKYLER HAS BEEN TAYGEN'S MAIN SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT LATELY. HE ALSO TRIES TO BE SUCH A HELPER WITH HER BOTTLE AND BINKIE. ( PROBABLY JUST TO GET HER TO STOP CRYING)

MAX'S WORK PARTY

SANTA FLEW IN ON A HUEY!

SKYLER WAS NOT INTO THE WHOLE SANTA THING

HE LOVES HIS HEESY

SANTA CAME TO OUR HOUSE EARLY THIS YEAR SO WE DIDN'T HAVE TO BRING SO MANY THINGS BACK ON THE DRIVE. SKYLER WASN'T INTO OPENING PRESENTS THIS YEAR. MAYBE NEXT YEAR.

TAYGEN HAS BEEN FULL OF SMILES AND ATTITUDE!

WE DROVE TO UTAH FOR CHRISTMAS. THE KIDS WERE SO GOOD THAT WE DECIDED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT THROUGH. TAYGEN SLEPT THE WHOLE WAY AND SKYLER WATCHED MICKEY MOUSE TILL 2AM AND THEN HE WAS OUT.

I WAS HORRIBLE AT TAKING PICTURES THIS YEAR AND ONLY GOT A FEW.

THIS GIRL IS GETTING SO BIG!

ONCE AGAIN, SKYLER SCARED OF SANTA

THOMPSON CHRISTMAS PARTY

MAUGHAN CHRISTMAS PARTY

SKYLER HAD AN EAR INFECTION AND WAS NOT A HAPPY BOY FOR A FEW DAYS. HE EVEN SLEPT TILL 10:00 AM CHRISTMAS MORNING.

LOVE THESE KIDS. I DON'T GET TO SEE THEM NEAR ENOUGH

WE GOT HOME ON DEC 28TH AND GUESS WHO STARTED ROLLING OVER?? THIS GIRL. 4.5 MONTHS AND SHE IS A PRO.

THEY ARE STARTING TO INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER AND IT IS REALLY CUTE. TAYGEN SMILES EVERY TIME SKYLER COMES CLOSE TO HER

LEARNING TO TALK

2011-11-22T18:17:00.000-08:00

SKYLER LOVES MICKEY MOUSE CLUB HOUSE. HE COULD WATCH IT ALL DAY IF WE LET HIM.

TAYGEN FINALLY FITS IN THIS ADORABLE OUTFIT!

MAX HATES THAT I TAKE FAMILY PICTURES EVERY SUNDAY BUT IT IS THE ONE DAY WE ALL ARE DRESSED UP.

I CANT BELIEVE TAYGEN IS 3 MONTHS OLD AND sKYLER WILL BE 2 IN FEB.

MY CHUNCKERS
BEING PARENTS WE MIGHT BE THE ONLY ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS WHAT SKYLER IS SAYING!

I LOVE HOW HE SAYS SKYLER!

TAYGENS BABY BLESSING, FAMILY, AND MARINE CORPS BALL

2011-11-11T21:45:00.000-08:00

Taygen got blessed by Max on Nov 6th. He did such an amazing job. Taygen woke up on the wrong side of the bed that morning. I had a feeling she would cry through the whole blessing...she did but it was still a great day. Girls are such drama.

She wasn't up for getting pictures that morning either so we only were able to get a few.

3 people were taking pictures at the same time.

Skyler's new thing is putting on everyones shoes. He loves it and thinks he is so funny.

Grandma Cheryl. Her and my dad were so good to watch the kids so I could get a few things done. I miss them already and they haven't even been gone 24 hours.

Taygen has been smiling a lot when we talk to her. I love this stage when they start to interact a little more.

Skyler thinks he needs to be in the swing when Taygen isn't. I am waiting for the day it breaks. He loves playing in this cute tent he got.

They both love watching mickey mouse clubhouse. Its the only time Taygen will let us put her down.

Taygen has already mastered the Duck/kissy face picture. In 16 years this will probably be the only way she takes pictures like most girls that age.

love that smile!

Saying good bye to GRANDPA MOO. My dad was so cute with him and they played outside all day long. As soon as Sky got up in the morning he would walk up to the door and say "SIDE" My dad had a hard time say no to that and "DRINK" and "TREAT" Of course Skyler would always say "PLEASE" and "THANK YOU" to butter him up.

I wish I lived in the same town as my parents. It would be nice to see them more.

Bunk has to get in on the fun my dad and sky were having in the tent.

This is a cute picture of these 2.

Taygen is chunken out and catching up to those chubby cheeks!

He wants to be like daddy.

Its crazy how dogs can sense they need to be gentle around a baby.

Skyler saying bye to "GRAMPS" AND "YAYA" (LOLA)

Such a cute picture with uncle wally

Its always nice to spend time with family. I was so glad the Hammond's stayed more then the usual 2 nights with us. It didn't feel so rushed and they could do most of the things they like to do down here.

236th birthday of the marines! My parents watched the kids so we could have a night out.

Our good friends Joseph and Kelly Crews

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2011-10-31T20:17:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! SKYLER WAS NOT IN THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT. OUR LITTLE MONKEY ONLY WENT TO 4 HOUSES. WHEN PEOPLE WOULD OPEN THEIR DOORS HE WOULD RUN INTO THEIR HOUSE. HE WAS PRETTY FUNNY. HE TRIED TO SAY TRICK-OR-TREAT BUT ITS MORE LIKE "TRE TREAT". ALL DAY LONG HE HAS BEEN SAYING"TREAT" AND THEN "PLEASSE" I HAVE A FEELING HE IS GOING TO HAVE A BELLY ACHE THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

MY PARENTS CAME DOWN A WEEK EARLY FOR TAYGEN'S BLESSING ON SUNDAY. I CANT WAIT FOR A CLEAN HOUSE AND ALL MY YARD WORK TO BE DONE. MY PARENTS ARE HARD WORKERS WHEN THEY COME DOWN. I LOVE IT BUT FEEL SO GUILTY.

WE LEAVE BUNK ALONE OUTSIDE FOR 1 HOUR AND COME HOME TO THIS. HE WAS CHEWING ON SKYLER'S LAWN MOWER AND GOT HIS HEAD STUCK. DUMB DOG, I SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT ON HIM ALL NIGHT.

I LOVE THIS PICTURE OF TAYGEN!

OUR WARD TRUNK-OR-TREAT. WE ATE DINNER AND SKYLER KEPT SAYING "GO" BYE-BYE" SO WE DIDN'T EVEN GET TO DO THE TRUNK -OR- TREAT.

I LOVE THIS "FAT KID" PICTURE OF TAYGEN. HER CHEEKS ARE HUGE

MAX DOESN'T LIKE THIS ONE BIT BUT I GOT A PACKAGE IN THE MAIL AND WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT IT BUT TAYGEN CANT FIT IN IT YET. I COULDN'T RESIST AND WANTED TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE ON. I THINK HE LOOKS CUTE.

HAPPY SKYLER

MAD SKYLER

RELAXING ON BUNK WHILE HE WATCHES CARTOONS.

ENJOYING HIS RING POP A LITTLE TOO MUCH

2 months and 19 month check ups

2011-10-21T21:56:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night as we were laying in bed Taygen started coughing really hard and then choking. It seemed like it lasted for 20 minutes but it was more like 2-3 minutes. We were freaking out. She never turned blue which was good but it was so sad to see her go through that. We decided to take her to the ER to see how her lungs sound and make sure it wasn't anything too serious. The ER doc walks in and Taygen is laying on the bed all smiles. He asked if she was the one sick. ( although I looked like it with no makeup my hair pulled back, and sweats on.) Her lungs, temp, and breathing all were fine. The doc said it was reflux. I didn't think she had it because it wasn't after eating it was only when she was coughing. She has coughed so hard and choked a few more times since and every time she does it I get so scared. At her appt today her regular doc said it is something viral and it will just have to work its course. Hopefully it doesn't last long because I don't know how much of that I can take. I don't ever let her out of my sight ( not that she really lets me anyways)

2 month check up. She is 22 inches long and 10lbs 11 oz. I cant wait for the rest of her body to catch up to those chubby cheeks! She had to have 5 shots. It was so sad. She lost it on the 3rd one. I don't blame her, I would have to. Despite her hard week she has been full of smiles and (screams)!

19 month check up. Skyler is 31 inches long and weighs 25lbs ( even though he feels more like 50lb) He is solid and my arms hurt after holding him too long. He had 3 shots and didn't like them much but quickly changed his mind after I gave him a sucker. He is learning so many new words and talks a lot.

I love it!

Max doesn't take pictures that well but at least he got everyones face in the picture!

I love this picture of Skyler. It was taken at Kaydence's birthday party a few weeks back. Doesn't he look like a chunk?

I am obsessed with animal print and hot pink. My poor little girl. I don't dress up so I take it out on her. But she does look adorable!

He loves his SISSY

Skyler is (usually ) so sweet with her. He doesn't like it when she cries though.

Taygen 7 weeks

2011-10-04T21:14:00.000-07:00

Skyler is such a great big brother! He is still learning how to be soft or gentle with Taygen but he gives her kisses and hugs every chance he gets. Having 2 is a huge adjustment. I didn't realize how easy it was with just Skyler. Taygen doesn't like to sleep much and when she does she has to be held. I don't get much done till Max gets home from work. That girl has definitely found her voice and knows how to use it.

Kind of got a smile!

watching mickey mouse clubhouse

They love their daddy!

skyler trying to ride bunk

he thought he was funny

Kaydence's had a cute pirate themed birthday party ( but this was the only picture I took ) It was so fun to see all our friends from Vista!

Max can't mow the lawn without Skyler these days.

kisses from Skyler

I wish she was always that sweet and sleeping.

binky stealer

Taygen and Skyler both love bath time

I love this black and white outfit. Girls are so much fun to dress. I wish they had some of her clothes in my size!

she loves her blanket by her face

We went to a play date with some girls in my ward. 1st time I took them both out at the same time. It wasn't as bad as I thought.

Skyler loves brushing his teeth! He is picking up on some many new things and repeats everything. Its amazing how much he can take in each day and remember the next. He begs me to go to sleep and take a nap, I love it. I think he sleeps more than Taygen.

A CRAZY BUSY LIFE!

2011-09-12T08:09:00.000-07:00

these should be at the bottom with the rest of them.

Things around here have been a little crazy-busy but I wouldn't change it for the world. I feel so lucky to have had Max's parents and my moms help I don't know what we would have done without them.

Skyler is loving his little "SISSY". He is really cute with her and gives her hugs and kisses every chance he gets. We got him a little slide and swing and he loved it. We put it in the house because it was 104 outside. Skyler has been talking a lot and repeats everything we say.

I love this picture of these 2. Max was a little sleepy

Skyler is always interested in what Taygen is doing. He doesn't like it when she cries and he curls his lip. Its a good thing she rarely cry.

Some friends from my new ward threw me a baby shower. Taygen got spoiled. Anna made this super cute Diaper cake. I didn't want to take it apart. She is very talented.

I love this outfit, girls are fun to dress!

Who ever said men couldn't multi-task? Max is really good at it. I have a hard time holding them both. He is such a great daddy to both these kids. We are lucky to have him.

Cute picture with grandma Cheryl. She is awesome and never stops. I feel guilty when she is here because she is always cleaning...scrubbing floors, dishes, laundry, cleaning cars, yard work etc. I can't tell you how much I appreciate and love her!

One thing Skyler is struggling with is.....binkies and bottles. He is always stealing them and running off laughing as he is being chased. The other day he grabbed the breast milk bottle and put it to his mouth and said ummmmmm. When I took it away he started to cry. funny boy

my mom gave Taygen this adorable blanket with her name and date of birth on it. It is adorable! At her 2 week appointment she gained a pound weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and gained an inch ( 19 1/2 )

We got a call Thursday Sept 1st that my grandma Maughan had passed away. It was very shocking because my mom and I had talked to her 45 minutes before she passed away. It was very hard to hear but I know she is in a better place now and happy with her sweetheart my grandpa.
With that news we left that night to drive to utah. We usually come up every Labor Day weekend but with Taygen just being born we weren't going to go.

skyler spent most of his time on the four wheeler while we were up there. He loves it

Cute picture with gramps, lola and cousin emma

Skyler also got to play with friends Ethan and Parker

Grandma Hammond got to meet sweet Taygen!

Grandma Jeanne's funeral. I am so happy I got to name Taygen after her and grandpa. This happen to be my birthday and I can't think of a greater gift them having grandpa and grandma together again.

I love this sleeping baby. She makes noise like a little sheep when she sleeps. Its pretty funny to hear.

hanging with uncle kade!

gramps

My sister Missy and niece Ellie. Skyler loves her kids and could play with them all day!

Grandpa MOO

Such a little helper!

These pictures were taken when Taygen was 8 days old. I didn't have time to post them before we left for utah. I am glad we got one of these 2 together.

Skyler even got in on the action

Gotta love big bows and tutus!

Taygen looks a lot like Skyler when she doesn't have all the girly stuff on.

I love dog tag pictures

TAYGEN JEAN HAMMOND

2011-08-21T15:02:00.001-07:00

TAYGEN JEAN HAMMOND WAS BORN ON 08-17-2011 AT 12:25PM. WEIGHING IN AT 6 LBS 13 OZ AND 18 1/2 INCHES LONG. MY WATER BROKE AT 4:00AM AND MY AUNT CHRISTY WAS HERE TO WATCH SKYLER BY 5:30. I CHECKED INTO THE HOSPITAL AT 6:00 HAD MY EPIDURAL AT 9:00. 2 PUSHES LATER TAYGEN WAS HERE. THIS LABOR WAS A PIECE OF CAKE COMPARED TO SKYLER'S. HER MIDDLE NAME JEAN IS AFTER MY GRANDPA AND GRANDMA MAUGHAN WHO'S NAME ARE BOTH JEAN ( JEAN AND GENE) THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GREAT EXAMPLES TO ME.

1ST PICTURE WITH MOM

1ST PICTURE WITH DAD

MY MOM MADE IT LATER THAT NIGHT.

OUR 1ST FAMILY PICTURE. TAYGEN DOESN'T LOOK TO HAPPY

SKYLER WAS HAPPY TO SEE ME AFTER NOT BEING AT HOME FOR A DAY

SHE IS SO SWEET. YOU FORGET HOW TINY THEY ARE. ALL HER NEWBORN STUFF IS EVEN BIG ON HER.

GRANDMA CHERYL

I LOVE THIS PICTURE. MAX LOOKS LIKE SUCH A PROUD PAPA AND SKYLER IS SO HAPPY!

MAX CUT SKYLER'S HAIR.

2 DAYS OLD

LOLA AND GRAMPS MADE IT HERE ON FRIDAY.

SKYLER GETS EXCITED TO SEE BABY TAYGS. HE EVEN CALLS HER SISSY

3 DAYS OLD

CUTE PICTURE WITH GRANDMA CHERYL

PLAYING OUTSIDE WITH DAD

SHE DOESN'T LIKE HER DIAPER CHANGED OR CLOTHES OFF

THIS PICTURE REMINDS ME OF ONE I TOOK OF SKYLER WHEN HE WAS A FEW DAYS OLD. SHE HAS TINY CHICKEN LEGS AND LONG TOES LIKE HER DADDY

4 DAYS OLD! SHE GETS CUTER EVERY DAY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

2011-08-06T14:05:00.001-07:00

HAPPY 4 YEARS TO US. IF YOU WOULD HAVE ASKED ME WHERE I THOUGHT WE WOULD BE IN 4 YEARS, IT WOULDN'T BE NEAR AS EXCITING AS IT IS. 1 DOG, 1 HOUSE, (ALMOST) 2 KIDS AND LIVING IN CALI. I FEEL SO LUCKY TO BE MARRIED TO MAX. HE IS THE BEST HUSBAND AND FATHER TO SKYLER I COULD HAVE ASKED FOR.

WHEN WE CAME HOME FROM UTAH OUR GRASS IN OUR BACKYARD HAD BURNED UP A LITTLE BIT. WE WERE WATERING ONE NIGHT AND SKYLER HAD TO PLAY IN THE WATER. HE LOVED IT!

SKYLER'S NAPS HAVE CHANGED. HE IS ONLY TAKING 1 NAP A DAY. THE GOOD THING IS THE NAP USUALLY LAST AROUND 2-3 HOURS AND I GET TO TAKE ONE TOO. SOMETIMES HE GETS A LITTLE SLEEPY MID MORNING.

WE WENT TO A BIRTHDAY PARTY LAST WEEK AND SKYLER SCORED A SUCKER. HE LOVED THIS THING BUT IT WAS A HUGE MESS TO CLEAN UP.

(I AM WELL AWARE HOW ATTRACTIVE I LOOK IN THIS PICTURE BEING 35 WEEKS PREGO) MAX PICKED UP STAFF SGT. ( ANOTHER RANK IN THE MARINE'S FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW) THE PAY RAISE WILL BE AWESOME RIGHT BEFORE OUR LITTLE GIRL GETS HERE. I AM SO PROUD OF MAX FOR WORKING SO HARD FOR OUR LITTLE FAMILY.

MY FRIEND LYNNETTE HAD A BABY SHOWER FOR ME LAST WEEK. THIS LITTLE GIRL GOT SPOILED WITH THE SHOWER AND ALL THE GIFTS MY FRIENDS/FAMILY HAVE SENT. AHH GOTTA LOVE PINK, PURPLE, TUTU'S AND EVERYTHING GIRLY.

LYNNETTE MADE THIS ADORABLE TUTU AND ELEPHANT ( THE PICTURE DOESN'T DO THEM JUSTICE) I CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE HER PICTURES TAKEN WEARING THE TUTU. SHE ALSO MADE AN ADORABLE DIAPER CAKE BUT AS SOON AS SKYLER SEEN IT HE TORE IT APART. LYNNETTE IS SO TALENTED AND I AM ONE LUCKY GIRL TO HAVE HER AS MY FRIEND.

TAYGEN IS WHAT WE ARE GOING TO NAME HER! AND THE BEST PART IS WE BOTH AGREE ON IT. I HAVE SPENT THE LAST FEW WEEKS WASHING CLOTHES AND GETTING THINGS READY FOR HER TO ARRIVE. WITH SKYLER I WAS TAKEN BY SURPRISE COMING 4 WEEKS EARLY SO THIS TIME I WANTED TO MAKE SURE I HAD EVERYTHING DONE. NOW I AM AFRAID I WILL GO TO MY DUE DATE SINCE I AM SO PREPARED.

OUR GARAGE IS FULL OF DIAPERS

WE GOT SKYLER A BIG BOY BED LAST WEEK. I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY BEDDING THAT I LOVE YET. HE LOVES LAYING ON IT BUT I AM NOT READY FOR HIM TO BE SLEEPING IN HIS BIG BOY BED YET. WE NEED TO GET SIDE RAILS AND A STEPPING STOOL FOR OUR SHORT LITTLE GUY.

I AM 36 WEEKS ON MONDAY. WE ARE SO ANXIOUS TO MEET BABY TAYGEN. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE MOST EVERYTHING READY FOR HER. WE WILL SEE WHAT THE NEXT FEW WEEKS BRING!!!!

4TH OF JULY IN UTAH AND THE GRAND TETONS

2011-07-19T18:45:00.000-07:00

I LOVE AND MISS THESE GIRLS AND THEIR CUTE BABIES. WE ARE MISSING A FEW GIRLS. I AM GLAD I GOT TO SEE THEM WHILE WE WERE HOME.

SKYLER LOVED PLAYING WITH ALL HIS COUSINS. ELLIE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO CARRY HIM AROUND. EVERY TIME MY SISTER'S KIDS CAME OVER THEY WOULD ASK WHERE SKYLER WAS AND IF HE WASN'T THERE THEN ELLIE WOULD START TO CRY AND GET MAD. IT WAS PRETTY FUNNY.

HIS 1ST 4 WHEELER RIDE AND HE LOVED IT. MY DAD "GRANDPA MOO" IS ALWAYS TAKING THE KIDS ON RIDES. BETWEEN MAX, MY DAD, MAX'S DAD, AND KAYD SKYLER WAS ALWAYS ON A 4 WHEELER OR SOME TYPE OF FARM EQUIPMENT.

SKYLER GOT HIS 1ST BUMP ON HIS HEAD. HE TRIPPED ON A 2 INCH STAIR IN MY MOM'S GARAGE AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE FRIDGE. IT HORNED UP PRETTY BIG. HE CRIED FOR A MINUTE THEN SEEMED TO BE FINE.

SKYLER'S MAD FACE IS PRICELESS.

SKYLER HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH HIS COUSINS PLAYING IN THE WATER. THESE 2 ARE ONLY ABOUT 6 WEEKS APART. THEY PLAYED REALLY CUTE TOGETHER.

HE LOVED THE SLIDE AND THE SWING. HE COULDN'T GET ENOUGH OF IT.

WE WATCHED THE HYRUM PARADE AT MAX'S UNCLE'S HOUSE. SKYLER LOVED WATCHING ALL THE FLOATS GO BY. HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE CANDY THING. AFTER THE PARADE WE WENT TO MAX'S GRANDPA'S HOUSE FOR LUNCH.

MIKAH, BONNIE, AND AMIE

THE BUMP WENT DOWN AFTER A FEW DAYS BUT SKYLER HAD A BIG BRUISE FOR AWHILE.

WE WATCHED THE FIREWORKS IN MAX'S PARENTS BACK YARD. SKYLER LOVED THEM AND KEPT SAYING "WHAT'S THAT"

SKYLER AND MAX WENT TO A POOL PARTY WITH ALL HIS MILLER COUSINS. ( THIS WAS THE ONLY PICTURE MAX TOOK)

GRAMPS TAKING SKYLER ON A RIDE.

MY SISTER GAVE ME A BUNCH OF GIRL CLOTHES SHE HAD. I WANTED TO SEE WHAT SKYLER LOOKED LIKE DRESSED UP AS A GIRL. HE MAKES AN UGLY GIRL. MAX WASN'T TOO HAPPY ABOUT THIS EITHER BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY.

THE MOOSE WAS ANOTHER ONE OF SKYLER'S FAVORITES. I WOULD ASK HIM WHERE THE MOOSE WAS AND HE WOULD POINT TO IT.

SWIMMING WITH DADDY

WE WERE ABLE TO GO TO LUNCH WITH SOME FRIENDS. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THEM AND THEIR CUTE LITTLE BOYS.

NATE KEPT FEEDING SKYLER COOKIES EVERY TIME HE WOULD SAY "COOKIE" SKYLER HAD 2 IN HIS HAND DURING THIS PICTURE.

MAX, MIKAH, KAYD AND LYNN TOOK A TRIP TO THE TETONS. THEY HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO CLIMB THE GRAND TETON AND I AM GLAD THEY FINALLY GOT THE CHANCE. THEY HAD 3 DAYS OF CLASSES AND 2 DAYS FOR THE ACTUAL CLIMB. MAX TOOK 180 PICTURES BUT HERE ARE A FEW GOOD ONES.

THE TOP!!!!!!! WE WERE ALL SO PROUD OF THESE 4 BOYS.

BUNK THE PONY, HAIR CUT, AND NOSEY BOY

2011-06-29T12:11:00.000-07:00

THESE 2 ARE QUIT THE PAIR. THEY ARE ALWAYS PLAYING AND SKYLER LAUGHS AT EVERYTHING BUNK DOES. BUNK IS A GREAT DOG. SKYLER IS ALWAYS SITTING ON HIS BACK AND TRYING TO RIDE HIM LIKE A PONY. IT WAS HARD TO GET A PICTURE OF THIS BECAUSE EVERY TIME BUNK HEARS THE CAMERA TURN ON HE CHASES THE FLASH. SKYLER LOVES RUNNING TO THE FREEZER TO GIVE BUNK ICE CUBES.

I USUALLY WEIGH MYSELF EVERY MORNING TO SEE HOW MUCH PREGNANCY WEIGHT I HAVE GAINED. I THINK I AM GIVING SKYLER A COMPLEX. HE ALSO LIKES TO SEE WHAT HE WEIGHS. TODAY I HAD MY 30 WEEK CHECK AND EVERYTHING IS STILL LOOKING GREAT.

WE WENT TO PAXTON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY A FEW WEEKS AGO. LYNNETTE HAD IT DECORATED IN A FARM THEME AND IT WAS ADORABLE

WE HAD SOME FRIENDS OVER FOR A BBQ. SKYLER LOVES PLAYING WITH OTHER LITTLE KIDS. HE WOKE UP FROM A NAP 20 MINUTES AFTER THEY ARRIVED AT OUR HOUSE. HE WAS CRANKY UNTIL HE SAW THE KIDS PLAYING AND GOT ALL EXCITED TO SEE SOMEONE DIFFERENT THEN MAX AND I.

HE LOVES WATCHING TV IN HIS LITTLE CHAIR.

DADDY GAVE SKYLER A HAIR CUT.

MAX THINKS THAT HE GETS TO DECIDE HOW SKYLER'S HAIR LOOKS AND I CAN DO OUR LITTLE GIRLS WHEN SHE GETS HERE. I AM OKAY WITH THAT FOR NOW. HE DID A GOOD JOB.

ONCE AGAIN SKYLER LOOKING AT THE WINDOW AND BEING NOSEY. TUESDAYS ARE HIS FAVORITE DAY BECAUSE WE HAVE 3 GARBAGE TRUCKS THAT COME BY.

15 MONTH AND 28 WEEK CHECK UP'S

2011-06-14T13:46:00.000-07:00

SKYLER HAD HIS 15 MONTH CHECK UP LAST WEEK. WE GOT TO MEET HIS NEW DOCTOR. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HOW GREAT HE WAS WITH SKYLER. HE WEIGHS IN AT 23.3LBS ( 29TH PERCENTILE) AND IS 30.25 INCHES TALL ( 15TH PERCENTILE) THE DOC SAID HE WAS VERY HEALTHY, HAPPY LITTLE BOY!

UNCLE MIKAH GAVE SKYLER THIS PUSH GOLF CART. HE LOVES IT AND CHASES BUNK AROUND EVERYWHERE WITH IT.

LOVES WEARING DADDY'S SUNGLASSES

SKYLER LOVES PEEPING OUT THE FRONT WINDOW. HE IS SO NOSEY AND HAS TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON. HE RUNS TO THE WINDOW WHENEVER HE HEARS ANY NOISE. HIS FAVORITE IS WHEN THE GARBAGE TRUCK COMES.

I HAD MY 28 WEEK CHECK UP AND 1 HOUR GLUCOSE TEST TODAY. EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT AND I SHOULD GET THE RESULTS IN A FEW DAYS. I START GOING EVERY 2 WEEKS. THIS PREGNANCY IS FLYING BY. THIS LITTLE GIRL WILL BE HERE BEFORE I KNOW IT.

CHASING BUNK AND POPSICLES

2011-06-06T15:58:00.000-07:00

SKYLER LOVES TO FEED HIMSELF. MOST OF THE FOOD ENDS UP ON THE FLOOR, HIGH CHAIR, OR HIS FACE BUT I GUESS IT IS GOOD PRACTICE.

HE LOVES US TO READ BOOKS TO HIM. I PROBABLY READ ALL HIS BOOKS AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A DAY. WHEN HE DOES SOMETHING HE SHOULDN'T AND MAX OR I TELL HIM NO, HE PULLS THE SAD FACE AND TRIES TO CRY. EVEN IF YOU TELL HIM NO-NO REALLY NICE HE GETS UPSET ABOUT IT. HE REALLY KNOWS HOW TO GET TO ME. IF I TELL HIM NO HE RUNS TO MAX AND IF MAX TELLS HIM NO HE RUNS TO ME. FUNNY KID.

HE LOVES THIS HAT THAT UNCLE BUBBA AND AMBER GOT HIM. HE CARRIES IT AROUND EVERY WHERE AND TRIES TO PUT IT ON.

SKYLER LOVES POPSICLES. IF YOU LISTEN CLOSE YOU CAN HEAR HIM SAY SICLE AS HE IS GETTING OFF THE COUCH.

POOR BUNK. NO WONDER WHY HE BEGS TO GO OUTSIDE TO GET AWAY FROM SKYLER.

LATELY

2011-05-23T18:25:00.001-07:00

BUNK IS SUCH A GOOD DOG (BESIDES KILLING THIS PLANT AND USING IT AS A BED). SKYLER IS CONSTANTLY CHASING HIM AROUND WITH HIS TOYS, PULLING HIS TAIL, USING HIM AS A STEPPING STOOL TO GET UP ON THE COUCH, OR AS A CHAIR TO SIT ON WHILE HE WATCHES TV. BUNK JUST TAKES IT AND WHEN HE GETS SICK OF IT HE BEGS TO GO OUTSIDE. I HOPE BUNK IS THIS GOOD WHEN OUR LITTLE GIRL GETS HERE.

SKYLER GETS MORE PERSONALITY BY THE DAY. HE LOVES TO PUT THINGS OVER HIS HEAD AND PLAY PEEK-A-BOO. HE LOVES DANCING WHEN ANY MUSIC COMES ON, MOSTLY MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW QUICK HE PICKS UP ON THINGS. WHEN I ASK HIM IF HE WANTS A SIPPY HE RUNS TO THE FRIDGE AND SAYS "SIPPY". HE LOVES OTTER POPS AND WHEN I ASK HIM IF HE WANTS ONE HE RUNS TO THE FREEZER. WHEN WE SAY OUTSIDE, HE SAYS "SHS" AN RUNS TO GET HIS "SHOES" COMES AND SITS ON YOUR LAP FOR YOU TO PUT THEM ON. HE THINKS BYE BYE AND NIGHT NIGHT MEAN THE SAME THING. WHEN I TELL HIM WE NEED TO CHANGE HIS BUM HE RUNS TO HIS ROOM TO GET UP ON THE CHANGING TABLE. WHEN I ASK HIM IF HE WANTS TO EAT HE GETS A HUGE SMILE ON HIS FACE AND RUNS TO HIS HIGH CHAIR. HE CHASES BUNK WITH ANY TOY THAT HE CAN TEASE HIM WITH. HE LOVES BOOKS BUT USUALLY DOESN'T HAVE THE PATIENTS TO SIT THROUGH THE WHOLE THING. HE LOVES WHEN MAX MAKES MILK SHAKES. HE CLIMBS ON TO EVERYTHING. LOVES TO SPOON FEED HIMSELF. WHEN WE PUT HIM IN HIS STROLLER, CARSEAT, OR HIGH CHAIR HE TRIES TO BUCKLE HIMSELF UP. HE STOMPS HIS FEET ( MINI TEMPER TANTRUM )WHEN YOU TAKE SOMETHING AWAY FROM HIM THAT HE SHOULDN'T HAVE. HE SHAKES HIS HEAD "NO" TO EVERYTHING. LATELY HIS SCHEDULE IS CHANGING FROM DAY TO DAY. HE HAS 2 MOLARS ON THE TOP THAT ARE POKING THROUGH. NEEDLESS TO SAY MY LITTLE SKY PIE KEEPS ME BUSY.

AS OF TODAY I AM 25 WEEKS. I FEEL REALLY GOOD BESIDES SLEEPY. I TRY TO NAP WHEN SKYLER NAPS. SHE IS VERY ACTIVE AND ALWAYS KICKING. I HAD ANOTHER ULTRA SOUND LAST WEEK. SO FAR EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT! ONLY 15 MORE WEEKS, I HOPE I AM READY FOR THIS BY THEN.

VISITORS

2011-05-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

2 OF MY BEST FRIENDS AND THEIR CUTE FAMILIES CAME TO VISIT US FOR A WEEK. MANDY, PATRICK, AVERY, TAYSON, LINDSEY AND ZANDER. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN AND RAN AROUND ALL WEEK. WE WENT TO THE BEACH AND SKYLER LOVED THE WATER. HE FOUND OUT THAT SAND DIDN'T TASTE THAT GOOD.

EATING LUNCH WITH DAD

HE SOMETIMES WILL KEEP HIS SUNGLASSES ON

THIS IS WHAT HIS HAIR LOOKS LIKE WHEN HE GETS OUT OF THE TUB AND I EVEN GOT A SMILE.

ONE OF SKYLER'S FAVORITE SNACKS

SKYLER PLAYED SO CUTE WITH ZANDER. I HOPE HE IS THAT GOOD WHEN HIS LITTLE SISTER GETS HERE.

WE WENT TO SEA WORLD ON MONDAY. MAX HAD TO WORK AND COULDN'T COME. I WOULD NOT MAKE IT AS A SINGLE PARENT. I CHASED SKYLER AROUND A LOT AND BY THE END OF THE DAY I WAS EXHAUSTED. HE WASN'T INTERESTED IN THE ANIMALS, HE JUST WANTED TO RUN AROUND. MAYBE I WILL TAKE HIM AGAIN WHEN HE IS 5.

THE BOYS BLEW UP THE POOL THAT SKYLER GOT FOR EASTER. HE LOVED IT. ALL HE WANTED TO DO WAS DRINK THE WATER.

SKYLER AND AVERY PLAYING IN THE WATER.

AFTER ALONG DAY OF PLAYING I HAD TO WASH ALL THE SUNSCREEN OFF SKYLER. HE WENT THROUGH A STAGE A FEW WEEKS AGO THAT HE HATED THE BATH BUT NOW HE LOVES THE WATER. ( I KNOW THERE IS A RAZOR IN THE BACK GROUND, I MOVED IT RIGHT AFTER THIS PICTURE)

THE ZOO! THIS BEAR WAS HUGE

SKYLER LOVED THIS ORANGUTAN. HE WAS EVEN KISSING THE GLASS. IT WAS PRETTY CUTE.

THE WHOLE GROUP.

I MISS THESE GIRLS LIKE CRAZY. WE GO WAY BACK AND USED TO BE ROOMIES. I AM A LUCKY GIRL TO HAVE SUCH GREAT FRIENDS. I CAN'T WAIT TILL THEY PLAN ANOTHER TRIP OUT HERE. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN! THANKS FOR A GREAT WEEK GIRLS!

HAPPY EASTER

2011-04-24T17:15:00.000-07:00

SKYLER LOVES BEING OUTSIDE. WE PUT EGGS ON THE GRASS AND LET HIM PICK THEM UP, NOT MUCH OF AN EASTER EGG HUNT BUT HE LOVED IT. THE EASTER BUNNY BROUGHT SKYLER A LITTLE SWIMMING POOL, SWIMSUIT, BEACH BALL, HATS, SUNGLASSES, AND CLOTHES.

MY MOM GOT SKYLER THIS LAWN MOWER AND HE LOVED IT. HE CHASES BUNK AROUND THE HOUSE AND THE BACKYARD.

WE GOT A SWING THE OTHER DAY. OUR FRIENDS LUKE AND LORI CAME UP TO HELP. SKYLER LOVES IT. HE EVEN FALLS TO SLEEP WHILE HE IS SWINGING ON IT.

MAX PICKED THIS HAT OUT FOR SKYLER. HE LOOKS ADORABLE AND HE HAS WORN IT A LOT THE PAST WEEK. HE IS SO HARD TO GET A PICTURE OF THESE DAYS. HE IS ALWAYS ON THE RUN.

LYNN AND DEB GAVE SKYLER THIS ADORABLE OUTFIT.

OUR FRIEND MICAH MOVED BACK TO MISSOURI THIS WEEK TO BE A RECRUITER. MAX HAS BEEN FRIENDS WITH HIM AS LONG AS HE HAS BEEN IN THE MARINES. WE MET THEM DOWNTOWN FOR SOME LUNCH.

LATELY THIS GUY DOESN'T LIKE TAKING NAPS. THE ONLY TIME HE SLEEPS IS IN THE CAR AND AT NIGHT.

MY MOM CAME TO VISIT LAST WEEK SO SHE COULD DRIVE UNCLE MONT BACK TO UTAH. WE ALWAYS HAVE SO MUCH FUN WHILE SHE IS HERE. WE PLAY GAMES TILL 1:00 AM EVERY NIGHT. SHE HELPS ME OUT SO MUCH WITH SKYLER. IT MAKES ME WISH WE LIVED CLOSER.

THE WEATHER WAS NICE AND WE GOT TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME OUTSIDE. THESE 2 BATHING BEAUTY'S ARE QUITE A PAIR. BUNK ENJOYED THE SUN JUST AS MUCH AS MY MOM DID.

I HAVE TRIED TO STAY OUT OF PICTURES LATELY. MY BABY BUMP JUST LOOKS LIKE A FAT BELLY AND I HATE THAT STAGE OF PREGNANCY. I AM HOPING IT CHANGES SOON. I AM 21 WEEKS AND FEELING GREAT BESIDES BEING SLEEPY AND HAVING BACK PAIN. SHE IS VERY ACTIVE AND KICKS A LOT.

MY MOM WATCHED SKYLER A COUPLE TIMES FOR US SO WE COULD GO GOLFING. WE WENT TO THE WELK RESORT AND THE VISTA VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB. I MISS GOLFING.

THERE ARE A LOT OF PARKS BY OUR HOUSE. SKYLER LOVES TO BE ON THE SWING SO WE TRY TO TAKE HIM AS MUCH AS WE CAN.

SKYLER LOVES BEING AROUND BUNK AND CHASING HIM. BUNK IS SO NICE AND GENTLE WITH HIM. HIS NEW WORD IS SIPPY. EVERY TIME I GO TO THE FRIDGE HE SAYS IT. HE LIKES TO SHAKE HIS HEAD NO AND TRIES TO MAKE US LAUGH. HE IS SUCH A FUNNY LITTLE GUY.

HE ALSO LOVES DANCING TOO. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF SKYLER'S SWEET MOVES

THE GAY CLAP AND COOKIE

2011-03-31T13:13:00.000-07:00

BUNK LOVES TO LAY IN THE SUN. RIGHT BEFORE I TOOK THIS PICTURE HE WAS LAYING ON HIS BACK SUN BATHING. FUNNY DOG! SKYLER CAN NOT CLAP NORMAL. THIS IS WHAT WE CALL THE "GAY CLAP"
HE ALSO LOVES COOKIES

A BIG SURPRISE!

2011-03-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

2 WEEKS AGO I HAD MY YEARLY APPOINTMENT. I HAD BEEN HAVING SOME BACK PAIN AND PAIN ON MY RIGHT SIDE. I THOUGHT IT WAS KIDNEY STONES OR A CYST. WELL IT WASN'T EITHER OF THOSE, IT WAS BABY. I WAS SO SHOCKED THAT I DIDN'T EVEN ASK HOW FAR ALONG I WAS. I REALLY DIDN'T THINK SHE COULD TELL. THE DOC CALLED ME A WEEK LATER TO GIVE ME SOME TEST RESULTS AND I ASKED HER HOW WE WERE GOING TO FIGURE THIS OUT. SHE SAID " OH I DIDN'T TELL YOU. YOU WERE 3 1/2 MONTHS" I WAS MORE THAN SHOCKED AT THIS POINT. I EVEN CALLED BACK THE NEXT DAY TO MAKE SURE SHE HAD THE RIGHT PATIENT. WE HAD TO WAIT ANOTHER WEEK BEFORE WE HAD MY 1ST PREGO APPOINTMENT AND IT WAS KILLING ME. TODAY COULD NOT HAVE CAME QUICK ENOUGH. SHE SAID I MEASURED 18 WEEKS AND IT COULD POSSIBLY BE TWINS... JOKINGLY ( MAX AND ME HAD A OH S**T LOOK) I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS. SHE ASKED IF WE WANTED TO DO AN ULTRASOUND TODAY. THE BABY MEASURED BETWEEN 17-18 WEEKS BUT MORE TOWARDS 17 WEEKS. I AM DUE SEPT 5TH AND WE ARE HAVING A GIRL!!! THIS ALL HAPPENED SO QUICK I AM HAVING A HARD TIME THINKING IT IS REAL. 2 WEEKS AGO I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGO AND TODAY WE FIND OUT SHE IS A GIRL. WE ARE VERY EXCITED AND CANT WAIT FOR SKYLER TO HAVE A SISTER. A FEW DAYS AFTER WE FOUND OUT I MET MY FAMILY IN ST. GEORGE. I MADE RICE CRISPY TREATS WITH PINK AND BLUE SPRINKLES AND A LAME POEM THAT SAID. " "ROSES ARE RED. VIOLETS ARE BLUE. I MADE THESE TREATS. SO YOU WOULD GET FAT TOO" EVEN WITH A STORK, A BABY BOTTLE AND BINKY, MY DAD, SISTER AND BROTHER -IN -LAW DIDN'T GET IT. I FEEL SO DUMB FOR NOT KNOWING I WAS PREGNANT. I HADN'T FELT GOOD SINCE DEC. I TOOK A FEW PREGNANCY TEST AND THEY CAME BACK NEGATIVE. THIS WAS A DIFFERENT KIND OF SICKNESS THEN I FELT WITH SKYLER. I TALKED MYSELF INTO THINKING IT WAS STRESS FROM PACKING UP AND BUYING A NEW HOUSE. I WAS SO WRONG. WELL THERE IS OUR BIG SURPRISE. HER FOOT

Our month of March

2011-03-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

This is what Skyler looks like when daddy dresses him. Skyler had his 1 year check up a few weeks ago. He is 28 inches tall ( or short). We have to roll all of his pants because this guy is a shorty. He weighs in at 21.8 lbs.
Skyler has been trying to say a few more words. Bunk or "GUNK" is one of his favorites. He also tries to say cookie "ookie" He loves playing outside, his drums, getting chased or chasing people, dancing, carrying his stick horse everywhere, sock drawers, books, people watching ( he gets that from me) and he can't get enough of other little kids. He is a lot of fun and keeps us laughing with new things each day. Lately when he doesn't get what he wants he has a fit.

He had his 1st hair cut last week. Mostly the top of his head and the sides that were growing.
Now his mohawk is a little shorter

We went to the Temecula Rod Run in Old Town. It was kind of like the Cache Valley Cruise Inn. Skyler only lasted an hour before he was asleep.

I went to St George Last week to meet my family. Braxton my nephew had a baseball tournament. Driving alone with a 1 year old for 6 hours is not all that fun when they keep dropping their sippies or toys and crying because they want them back. It was a fun to see the family but I don't know how many times I will be doing the drive by myself.

Skyler hanging out with Grandma

He loved playing outside and watching other people. He was pretty good to stay on the blanket and not wander too far.

It was a little bright outside.

A few car seat covers I have made for friends.

PART 1: NEW HOUSE, PART 2: SKYLER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

2011-03-05T11:39:00.000-08:00

PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE ME ON HOW CLEAN OUR HOUSE IS. MOST OF YOU HAVE HAD THE FUN EXPERIENCE OF A 1 YEAR OLD GETTING INTO EVERYTHING. MAX DID PUT LOCKS ON MOST OF THE CUPBOARDS BUT WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUN FOR SKYLER TO HAVE ACCESS TO ONE SO HE COULD PULL EVERYTHING OUT.

WARNING THIS POST IS VERY LONG
OUR NEW HOUSE!!! THE FRONT YARD STILL NEEDS SOME WORK.

THE LIVING ROOM. BUNK DOES HIS JOB OF A GUARD DOG WELL.

THE DINING ROOM

THE KITCHEN.

THE FAMILY ROOM

THE HALL WAY

OUR BEDROOM

OUR BATHROOM

WALK IN CLOSET

2ND BATHROOM

SKYLER'S ROOM

SKYLER'S TOY ROOM ( FOR NOW ) POSSIBLY A COMPUTER ROOM OR ANOTHER GUEST ROOM

GUEST ROOM. I STILL NEED TO HANG UP PICTURES

LAUNDRY ROOM...I LOVE NOT HAVING TO WALK TO A LAUNDRY ROOM ANYMORE

THE BACK YARD. IT HAS CEMENT GOING AROUND THE WHOLE HOUSE

THERE ARE STILL A FEW PROJECTS WE ARE WORKING ON. PAINTING THE FRONT DOOR, YARD WORK, PAINTING THE WALLS. SO FAR WE LOVE IT. THE DRIVE IS A LITTLE LONG FOR MAX BUT IT BEATS LIVING IN A APARTMENT. WE LOVE THE SPACE WE HAVE AND THE BACK YARD!

WE COULD NOT HAVE MOVED WITHOUT THE HELP OF BOTH OF OUR PARENTS , MIKAH AND KADE. THEY WERE SO NICE TO DROP EVERYTHING AND COME HELP US. I WISH I WOULD HAVE TAKEN MORE PICTURES WHILE THEY WERE DOWN BUT WE WERE RUNNING AROUND LIKE CRAZY.

MY PARENTS THE DAY THEY LEFT. THEY WERE A HUGE HELP. MY MOM LOVES TO DETAIL CLEAN ( SHE ENJOYS IT, SICK I KNOW) AND MY DAD LOVES YARD WORK. THEY WERE CHEAP LABOR TOO.

MY MOM WATCHING SKYLER WHILE MY DAD AND I

PLANTED SOD. MAX SAYS NOW HE KNOWS I CAN DO YARD WORK I WILL BE DOING IT A LOT MORE.

I THINK BUNK LOVED IT THE MOST.

IT WAS A LITTLE BRIGHT OUTSIDE FOR SKYLER BUT HE LOVED PLAYING IN THE GRASS. HE IS GROWING WAY TOO QUICK.

WE ARE DOING SIPPY CUPS NOW. SO FAR SKYLER HAS DONE REALLY GOOD WITH IT.

PART 2:

SKYLER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
THIS ADORABLE MICKEY WAS PAINTED BY MY TALENTED FRIEND KIM. SHE DOES A GREAT JOB AND CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT. SHE SHIPS TOO! CHECK OUT HER BLOG ON MY PAGE, CARTOON PROPS.

THIS WAS SKYLER'S PRE-BIRTHDAY PARTY WHILE THE HAMMONDS WERE STILL HERE. DEB GOT HIM THIS CAKE AND HE LOVED IT. HE LIKED THIS ONE A LOT BETTER THEN HIS REAL BIRTHDAY PARTY. KADE IS MISSING IN THE PICTURE BECAUSE HE WAS TAKING HIS OWN PICTURES.

YUMMY!

DADDY AND SKYLER

MY DAD, UNCLE MONT, BRANDT AND KRISTY.

SUSAN, BABY VINCENT, MICAH, JOSH AND AMANDA

MATT, JESS AND MAX
WE HAD 45 PEOPLE SHOW UP FOR SKYLER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY. I DIDN'T TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES BECAUSE I WAS RUNNING AROUND LIKE CRAZY. SKYLER WAS GETTING HIS MOLARS AND WASN'T FEELING VERY GOOD. WE WERE LUCKY TO GET ANY PICTURES WITH HIM SMILING.

HE WASN'T INTO IT AT ALL.

HE CRIED THE WHOLE TIME I TRIED FEEDING HIM CAKE.

LATER THAT NIGHT HE ENJOYED IT A LITTLE MORE.

HE LOVED THE DRUM SET HIS DADDY PICKED OUT FOR HIM. HE IS SITTING ON MY PARENT'S FRIEND SANDY'S LAP.

HE GOT SPOILED WITH LOTS OF TOYS AND CLOTHES. GOOD THING HE HAS A TOY ROOM NOW!

HE LOVED THE FOUR WHEELER MY PARENTS GOT HIM. HE HAS ONLY PUSHED THE BUTTON A FEW TIMES BY HIMSELF. BUNK HATES IT. I THINK IT SCARES HIM. WHEN SKYLER GETS BETTER AT RIDING IT, HE WILL LOVE TAKING IT IN THE BACK YARD TO PLAY AROUND.

THE PARTY TURNED OUT REALLY GOOD BESIDES SKYLER BEING A BIT CRANKY.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR DRIVING ALL THE WAY TO WINCHESTER.

CLOSING ON A HOUSE=ANXIETY

2011-02-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

Things don't always go as planned when you are buying a house ( I'm sure most of you know) Dates are always getting pushed back, people aren't communicating like they should, the paperwork isn't always right. Having a VA loan we weren't suppost to have money down but $6,000 later I am wondering why I was given wrong information. We signed monday night and found out 24 hours before that we needed an additional deposit of $2,300. Which we had but it would have been nice to know more than a day before. The paperwork we were given was different from the paperwork the notary had. We were suppost to get keys on Friday ( tomorrow)and now we are not getting them till tuesday. Apparently Riverside County is celebrating Lincoln's Birthday on friday when it is saturday. I really hope they enjoy their holiday...umm okay not really. This house stuff is giving me really bad anxiety and I can not wait for it to be done with. I would like to get some sleep and not be sick to my stomach all the time. There is a end to all this....hopefully sooner than later.
Skyler is walking every where, constantly moving around. He loves to get into things in the kitchen and pull all the pots/pans out. He will sometimes clap for himself if we forget to when he walks. He loves our phones and is constantly calling or texting people ( sorry to those who have received messages) He loves the camera and can't get enough of wheel of fortune. He will get as close to the TV as he can to watch it. We are excited for his birthday party at the new house ( if no more "HOLIDAYS" come up) I am hoping my next post I will have #1... a better attitude with no more anxiety #2... pictures of the house.

A FEW STEPS

2011-01-28T19:48:00.000-08:00

11 months old

2011-01-24T20:27:00.000-08:00

I LOVE THIS SAD FACE. WE HARDLY EVER SEE IT BECAUSE THIS KID SMILES ALL THE TIME. MY BABY IS 11 MONTHS. I CAN'T BELIEVE HE WILL BE A YEAR NEXT MONTH. HE HAS TAKEN A STEP BY HIMSELF A FEW TIMES BUT FOR THE MOST PART HE LIKES TO HOLD OUR HANDS OR HOLD ON TO THE FURNITURE. HE HAS TAKEN A FEW GOOD FALLS BUT SEEMS TO BE REALLY TOUGH. I NOTICE IT IS ALL IN HOW WE REACT TO HIM GETTING HURT. IF WE DON'T MAKE IT A BIG DEAL THEN HE THINKS HE IS FINE. HE NOW HAS 3 TEETH ON THE BOTTOM AND 4 ON THE TOP. HE GRINDS THEM CONSTANTLY AND THE SOUNDS KILLS ME. HIS FAVORITE WORD IS DADDY AND LOVES GIVING HIGH 5'S. HE SLEEPS IN HIS CRIB ALL NIGHT BUT WAKES UP EVERY 3 HOURS TO GET A BABA.

HE LOVES THE TOY MY SISTER GOT HIM FOR CHRISTMAS. IT MAKES A NOISE EVERY TIME HE MAKES A BASKET. HE LOVES WHEN WE CHEER AND CLAP FOR HIM

HIS HAIR IS GETTING LONG ( ONLY ON THE TOP AND BEHIND HIS EARS) IT NEEDS TO BE CUT SO WE CAN STILL SPIKE IT.

INTENTLY WATCHING MICKEY MOUSE CLUB HOUSE. HE LOVES IT AND WE WATCH IT EVERY MORNING. I THINK IT IS WHY HE LIKES GETTING UP AT 7:30

DADDY MAKING HIM GIGGLE

BUNK IS SKYLER'S NEW PILLOW. POOR DOG JUST LAYS THERE AND TAKES MOST OF SKYLER'S ABUSE. WHEN HE GETS SICK OF IT, HE USUALLY GOES AND HIDES IN HIS KENNEL.

WAITING FOR US TO CHEER FOR HIM BECAUSE HE DUNKED IT

HOUSE UPDATE: WE ARE STILL SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FEB 18TH BUT HOPEFULLY MOVING THAT UP TO THE 11TH SO WE CAN GET BLINDS, A FRIDGE, AND WASHER/DRYER IN BEFORE THE BIG MOVE. WE ARE REALLY EXCITED AND CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE OUR OWN PLACE.

ARE WE BAD PARENTS FOR THINKING IT IS FUNNY WHEN SKYLER KEEPS HITTING HIS HEAD? ( NO WORRIES THE TV WON'T FALL)

BIG BOY!

2011-01-11T20:02:00.000-08:00

SKYLER IS GOING TO BE WALKING BY HIMSELF BEFORE LONG. HE THINKS HE IS SUCH A BIG BOY AND LOVES WHEN WE CLAP FOR HIM. HE PULLS HIMSELF UP ONTO EVERYTHING AND GETS INTO EVERYTHING. I CAN'T WAIT TO BE IN THE NEW HOUSE SO HE HAS MORE ROOM TO WALK AROUND. HE IS GETTING 3 TOP TEETH AND 1 MORE BOTTOM TOOTH. HE BITES DOWN ON EVERYTHING, EVEN MY CHEEKS AND KNEES IF HE GETS THE CHANCE. SINCE WE HAVE BEEN HOME FROM UTAH HE HAS BEEN SLEEPING IN HIS CRIB THE WHOLE NIGHT AND WAKING UP A FEW TIMES TO HAVE A BOTTLE. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY LITTLE MONKEY IS GOING TO BE 1 IN 6 WEEKS. TIME HAS FLOWN BY.

CHRISTMAS IN UTAH!

2011-01-03T11:36:00.001-08:00

I took these two pictures right before we were leaving for Utah. My short little guy cant keep his pants up. I have to roll them at the bottom to keep him from tripping. Gotta love the butt crack.

Skyler loves following Bunk around.

We stopped at a gas station. Skyler was more than happy to get out and get his diaper changed. He is such a good traveler. Good thing or we wouldn't be going home much.

I was so excited to see all my friends and their little ones. It was the first time we were all together. Lindsey had Zander a week before Thanksgiving. He is so handsome. Star had Cozy in May. She is a few months younger then Skyler. She is such a doll. Mandy's little girl Avery is 1 1/2. she is so cute and always on the go. It was so good to see all them. I miss these girls so much. ( we are missing Taisha and Tara in the picture)

Austin is always rocking/singing Skyler to sleep. We were lucky enough to see my sister's family a few hours after we got into town.

We love spending time with Shanna and Ethan. In the picture below Ethan had taken Skyler's binky out of his mouth and wanted it back. Ethan is a mover, its hard to imagine this will be Skyler in a few months.

Bunk thinks this is his chair. If you are sitting in it he will look at you till you get out or come sit on your lap, even if there isn't room for him.

Bunk is always chasing the broom or vacuum when I am cleaning. He also loved it when my dad shoveled the snow. It was pretty funny to watch.

We went through the Logan Temple on Dec. 21st. It was an amazing experience. I am so glad I have my family forever. We were so lucky to have the support of our friends and family. Thanks everyone for coming!

Thompson Christmas party. It was a good time. Skyler did really good with Santa

Playing the drums on dad's head.

Skyler and gramps.

Skyler is pulling himself up onto everything, even Bunk. I am thinking he will be walking before long. The 2 weeks we were in Utah I saw a big change in his balance and standing by himself for a few extra seconds.

The Hammond Christmas Party. Emma and Skyler kept taking each others binkies.

Miller Christmas party. Lynn and Deb got Skyler this adorable outfit. He looked pretty handsome in it.

The Maughan Christmas party. Skyler is so good with my Grandma. He loves sitting on her lap.

My boys in the Flyer gear. Nate and Amber gave Skyler and Max their Flyers stuff and they loved it.

Playing with his toys he got for Christmas. Skyler got spoiled from everyone and loves all of his new toys.

Skyler loved looking at himself in the mirror and loved giving himself kisses.

Max's Birthday party at my sister's house.

Max and Austin Dancing to Michael Jackson. They both are pretty good dancers.

Playing Rock Band.

On or way back to St George, Max's sister Amie had us over for Lunch and Birthday Cake for Max. She is a great cook and always makes such yummy things. It was nice to take a break from driving and let Skyler crawl around.

Our trip to Utah was very fun. We got to see most of our family and friends. We stayed 2 weeks and it didn't seem long enough. We had many Christmas parties, Max's birthday parties, going to the temple, night out with friends and much more. 2 days before Christmas we got a call from our Realtor that our offer had been accepted on a house. After 2 years of looking and putting in countless offers we are finally closing on a house mid Feb. We couldn't be more excited. Now let the shopping begin. 2010 was a great year and we can't wait for 2011. Hope you all had a great one as well.

I LOVE THIS BUTT

2010-12-13T09:15:00.000-08:00

THIS BUTT IS SO CUTE. IF YOU LOOK CLOSE YOU CAN SEE DIMPLES. SKYLER MIGHT KILL ME FOR THIS ONE DAY BUT I COULDN'T PASS UP ON THIS.

HE STILL LOVES BATH TIME AND ROLLING HIS TONGUE!

WE WENT TO MAX'S WORK PARTY HOPING TO WIN A TV OR A PS3 BUT WE DIDN'T. WE STILL HAD A FUN TIME AND SKYLER GOT TO MEET SANTA. HE FLEW IN ON A HUEY. LIKE ANY KID, HE WAS A LITTLE AFRAID.

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THE PARK WITH SOME GIRLS IN MY WARD. THERE IS A BIG GROUP OF US AND IT HAS BEEN SO FUN TO GET TO KNOW THEM. SKYLER JUST SMILES AT ALL THE KIDS BUT HE SURE LOVES THE SWING.

WE TRIED TO GET A PICTURE FOR OUR CHRISTMAS CARD BUT SKYLER WAS CLOSING HIS EYES.

SO WE WENT WITH THIS ONE TAKING LATE AT NIGHT.

MY HANDSOME LITTLE GUY!

WE ARE STILL GOING PRIVATE AND THE 1ST OF THE YEAR, SO IF YOU WANT TO KEEP UP WITH US PLEASE LEAVE ME YOUR EMAIL OR SEND IT TO ME AT MARNIE1601@YAHOO

UNCLE BUBBA AND AUNT AMBER!!!

2010-12-06T19:32:00.000-08:00

SKYLER LOVES THE DOOR STOP. HE COULD PLAY WITH THIS THING ALL DAY LONG. HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHERE IT IS AND IT DOESN'T TAKE HIM LONG TO GET TO IT.

MY BROTHER NATE AND WIFE AMBER CAME TO VISIT US. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TAKING THEM TO DANA POINT, MAX'S WORK, SEA WORLD, THE ZOO, DOWN TOWN SAN DIEGO, GOLFING, SHOPPING, AND THE CHARGER/RAIDER GAME. WE WERE BUSY EVERY DAY DOING FUN THINGS AND THEY GOT TO SEE A LOT OF SAN DIEGO. THE WEATHER WASN'T TOO BAD EITHER. WE HAD 11TH ROW BEHIND THE CHARGERS AND IT WAS A GOOD GAME ( FOR NATE ANYWAYS, HE LOVES THE RAIDERS) THEY ARE BOTH SO CUTE WITH SKYLER AND BUNK. WE CAN'T WAIT TILL THEY COME BACK.

THESE TWO WERE LOVED BY BUNK. HE COULDN'T GET ENOUGH OF THEIR ATTENTION.

THE BUS TOUR AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO.

SKYLER WAS MORE INTERESTED IN THE PRETTY GIRLS THEN THE ANIMALS.

SEA WORLD WAS FUN. WE GOT TO SEE ALL THE SHOWS WE WANTED. SKYLER LOVED THE SEAGULLS FLYING BY THE BEST.

YOU CAN BARELY SEE A FEW PENGUINS IN BACK. THEY WERE REALLY CUTE BUT STINKY.

YOU COULD PET THE DOLPHINS.

NATE AND AMBER BOUGHT SKYLER THIS ADORABLE CHARGER HAT AND A CUTE OUTFIT. HE LOVES THEM BOTH!

UNCLE BUBBA AND SKYLER PLAYED CATCH FOR AWHILE. IT WAS REALLY CUTE AND SKYLER KEPT LAUGHING.

THIS VIDEO IS ADORABLE OF THEM PLAYING.

THANKSGIVING WITH OUR 9 MONTH OLD

2010-11-28T22:25:00.000-08:00

WE DID NOT GO TO UTAH FOR THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR. THE DRIVE JUST DIDN'T SEEM WORTH IT FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND FIGHTING THE HUGE SNOW STORMS DIDN'T SOUND FUN EITHER. WE WENT TO UNCLE MONT'S IN SAN DIEGO AND HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING. THE ALLAN FAMILY IS AWESOME AND WE ARE GLAD THEY LET US BE APART OF THEIR FAMILY.
UNCLE MONT

GOING TO CHURCH!

HIS NEW TRICK IS TO PULL HIMSELF UP. HE LOVES STANDING AND THINKS HE IS SO BIG.

SKYLER'S HAIR IS GROWING (AT LEAST ON THE TOP) OUR LITTLE MAN IS 9 MONTHS OLD. I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE TIME HAS GONE. HE LOOKS LIKE A LITTLE BOY AND NOT A BABY ANYMORE. HE IS A LOT OF FUN AND IS DOING NEW THINGS EACH DAY. HE HAS BEEN SAYING DA-DA-DA AND MA-MA-MA THIS WEEK AND IT IS ADORABLE. HE STILL LOVES BUNK AND WATCHES HIS EVERY MOVE, CHASING AFTER HIS TAIL CONSTANTLY.

HE IS ALWAYS ON THE MOVE. HE CAN CRAWL BUT WOULD RATHER ARMY CRAWL. IT WOULD BE HARD TO HOLD UP ALL THAT WEIGHT WITH HIS SHORT LITTLE ARMS.

SKYLER HAS BEEN INTO BOOKS LATELY. HE LOVES WHEN WE READ TO HIM, ESPECIALLY MAX WITH ALL HIS DIFFERENT VOICES.

I LOVE MY SMILING BOY! HE DOESN'T LOVE THE CAMERA MUCH.

SKYLER PREPARING FOR OUR MORNING WALK. THIS IS NO UTAH COLD BUT IT HAS BEEN 35 DEGREES SOME MORNINGS.

ALSO WE ARE STILL GOING PRIVATE IN A FEW WEEKS SO IF YOU HAVEN'T GIVEN ME YOUR EMAIL, PLEASE SEND IT TO ME @ MARNIE1601@YAHOO.COM.

GOING PRIVATE

2010-11-17T19:27:00.001-08:00

I HAVE DECIDED TO FINALLY GO PRIVATE. I HAVE WANTED TO FOR AWHILE NOW BUT HAVEN'T GOT AROUND TO IT. SO IF YOU WANT TO KEEP UP WITH US AND SEE HOW BIG SKYLER IS GETTING THEN SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. marnie1601@yahoo.com
SKYLER PLAYING WITH ALL HIS TOYS. HE DOESN'T CRAWL YET BUT ROLLS REALLY FAST.

ANOTHER CAR SEAT COVER I MADE FOR A FRIEND IN OUR WARD THAT JUST HAD A BABY.

SKYLER WAS LOVING BUNK RUNNING AROUND LIKE CRAZY. HE GOT THE GIGGLES AND IT WAS SO CUTE. WHEN BUNK FINALLY STOPPED AND RAN OUT OF THE ROOM SKYLER STARTED CRYING.

THE MARINE CORPS BALL 2010

2010-11-14T20:11:00.000-08:00

THIS YEAR THE BALL WAS ON THE HORNBLOWER IN SAN DIEGO. WE GOT TO TAKE A TOUR AROUND THE BAY. I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO GET SICK BUT IT HARDLY FELT LIKE WE WERE MOVING. GOOD THING WE WERE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE BOAT BECAUSE THE TOP WAS FREEZING (48 DEGREES) THEY STARTED OFF WITH THE CEREMONY, THEN DINNER, DANCING AND PICTURES. WE HAD A GREAT TIME! KRISTY AND BRANDT WATCHED SKYLER FOR US. IT WAS OUR FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HIM FOR MORE THEN A COUPLE HOURS. I MISSED THE LITTLE GUY SO MUCH BUT I WAS HAPPY HE WAS BEING TAKEN CARE OF BY THEM. I DID THE TYPICAL NEW MOM THING AND WROTE OUT A LETTER ON WHAT SKYLER DOES ON AN HOURLY BASIS. I TOOK HIS FAVORITE BLANKET, MONKEY AND MUSIC PLAYER HE FALLS ASLEEP WITH. MAX LAUGHED AND SAID IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS STAYING FOR A WEEK. WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND MAX WAS THE HANDSOMEST MARINE THERE!

NICOLE, ME AND KELLY

JEREMY, JOEY, AND MAX

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

2010-11-11T14:34:00.000-08:00

MY HANDSOME MARINE IN HIS BLUES!

"A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to America for an amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact."

AMERICA: HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. I LOVE THIS SAYING. I AM LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE A PROUD MARINE WIFE! I AM GRATEFUL TO ALL THE WOMEN AND MEN WHO UNSELFISHLY SERVE OUR COUNTRY. THEY MAKE SO MANY SACRIFICES SO WE CAN LIVE OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES.

I LOVE ALL THE VETERANS IN MY LIFE: FRIENDS, GRANDPARENTS, UNCLES, COUSINS, MY DAD, MY FATHER IN LAW AND MOST OF ALL MY HUSBAND MAX. HE IS AMAZING AND WILL FOREVER BE MY HERO. THANK YOU VETERANS FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

RUB MY BELLY

2010-11-08T12:27:00.000-08:00

BUNK WILL PULL THIS MOVE ON YOU WHEN HE WANTS YOU TO RUB HIS BELLY. I ALSO FIND HIM HANGING OUT LIKE THIS WITH NO ONE AROUND. HE IS A STRANGE DOG BUT HE KEEPS US LAUGHING.

MY 2 BOYS WAITING FOR OUR MORNING WALK

I LOVE SKYLER IN THIS LITTLE OUTFIT.

I LOVE THIS PICTURE, BESIDES SKYLER BEING TOO SLEEPY AND RUBBING HIS EYES.

HE WANTED BOTH IN HIS MOUTH BUT COULD ONLY FIT ONE.

ANOTHER CAR SEAT COVER I MADE. ALL THAT PINK/PURPLE MADE ME WANT A LITTLE GIRL. I AM REALLY BORING BECAUSE LATLEY I HAVE LOVED SEWING AND COOKING!!!! AND OF COURSE MY BOYS!

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

2010-10-31T23:24:00.001-07:00

MY CUTE LITTLE DRAGON PLAYING HIS PART! WE DIDN'T TAKE SKYLER TRICK OR TREATING BECAUSE HE DOESN'T EAT CANDY YET AND I DIDN'T WANT IT HERE OR I WOULD EAT IT ALL. WE DID TAKE HIM AROUND TO A FEW FRIENDS HOUSE TO SHOW HIM OFF. I FOUND THIS CUTE DRAGON COSTUME AT BURLINGTON BABY DEPOT FOR ($1.97) WHAT A STEAL I KNOW. I LOVE LOVE LOVE GOOD DEALS.

SKYLER ENJOYING HIMSELF. HE IS CLOSE TO CRAWLING BUT I DON'T KNOW IF HIS ARMS CAN HOLD UP HIS 20LB BODY.

PLAYING WITH RUBY. SHE IS SUCH A DOLL. SKYLER LOOKS LIKE A GIANT NEXT TO HER.

SKYLER WOULD RATHER ROLL TO THINGS TO GET ACROSS THE ROOM THEN TRY CRAWLING........BUT I'M NOT COMPLAINING.

MAX WAS THE HANGOVER GUY WITH BABY CARLOS AND I WAS A FRENCH MAID!

SKYLER ACTUALLY FELL ASLEEP IN THERE FOR A HOUR

MY CUTE FRIEND LORI

YES I WAS A LITTLE SHOCKED THAT SHE CAME AS A MORMON MISSIONARY

THE GIRLS. WE GOT INVITED TO THE HOFMEISTER'S AND HAD A FUN NIGHT. THEY HAD THEIR HOUSE DECORATED SO SCARY!

MY MOM SAYING GOODBYE TO HER BOYS. ITS ALWAYS SO HARD TO SEE HER LEAVE AND I USUALLY GET HOMESICK FOR A FEW DAYS AFTER. GOOD THING THE HOLIDAYS AREN'T TOO FAR AWAY. WE LOVE YOU MOM, THANKS FOR COMING TO VISIT!

LOOK HOW I HAVE FILLED OUT

2010-10-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

THIS IS SKYLER AT 3 WEEKS OLD. HE IS ALL SKIN AND BONES WITH NO FAT. HE ONLY WEIGHED 6.5LBS. I CAN'T BELIEVE HE WAS SO SMALL. IT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER AGO THAT EVERYONE WAS SO SCARED TO HOLD HIM AND FEARED THEY WOULD DROP HIM OR BREAK HIM.

NOW AT ALMOST 8 MONTHS, THIS GUY IS ALL ROLLS AND I LOVE IT. EVERY WHERE WE GO SOMEONE MAKES A COMMENT ON HOW CHUBBY HE IS OR HOW BALD HE IS. ( AND I THOUGHT HIS HAIR WAS COMING IN GREAT)

IF YOU LOOK CLOSE YOU CAN SEE HIS 2 BOTTOM TEETH!

MAX IS ALWAYS PLAYING WITH HIM AND ITS ADORABLE! DON'T MIND MY MOM OBSERVING IN THE BACK

WE WENT TO THE HARBOR FOR FISH N CHIPS. MY MOM BEGS ME EVERY TIME SHE IS HERE. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HER WHEN SHE LEAVES. SKYLER AND BUNK LOVE HAVING AN EXTRA PERSON TO PLAY WITH.

MY MOM OFFERED TO WATCH SKYLER SO MAX AND I COULD GO GOLFING. WE USED TO GO EVERY WEEKEND AND NOW WE GO WHEN WE HAVE A BABYSITTER ( FAMILY FROM UTAH) TO WATCH HIM. WE HAD A GREAT TIME!

WHATS THIS???? OH JUST A COYOTE WALKING THE COURSE. WE WERE ONLY 20 FEET AWAY FROM HIM. PEOPLE IN CALI ARE AFRAID OF THESE THINGS LIKE THEY ARE MOUNTAIN LIONS OR SOMETHING.

SAD FACE

2010-10-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

MAX WAS PLAYING WITH SKYLER AND WE FINALLY CAUGHT HIS SAD FACE ON CAMERA. MAX MADE A SOUND THAT SKYLER DID NOT LIKE AND GAVE US THIS FACE:

THIS LITTLE FACE MELTS MY HEART. HE DOES IT AT NIGHT WHEN I THINK HE IS ASLEEP AND I LAY HIM DOWN IN HIS CRIB. HE TURNS RIGHT AROUND AND LOOKS AT ME WITH THE CURLED LIP AND PUPPY DOG EYES. I USUALLY GIVE IN AND BRING HIM TO BED WITH ME.

MAX PICKED OUT THIS LITTLE JACKET. I WAS A BIT NERVOUS AT FIRST BUT IT LOOKS PRETTY CUTE ON HIM

GOING OUT TO DINNER

WE TRIED THE RESTAURANT HIGH CHAIRS THIS WEEK AND SKYLER SEEMED TO LIKE IT. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET A COVER BECAUSE THINKING OF ALL THE GERMS MAKES ME SICK

WE WENT TO DINNER WITH THE ALLANS

OH HOW I LOVE....

2010-10-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

MY HAPPY LITTLE GUY AFTER HIS FLU SHOT. HE IS SUCH A GREAT BABY! I JUST LOVE HIM MORE AND MORE EACH DAY. HE LEARNS NEW THINGS EVERYDAY AND KEEP US LAUGHING.

HE CAN PULL THE FUNNIEST FACES

MY MOM IS HERE VISITING. SKYLER JUST LOVES SPENDING TIME WITH HER.

HE LOVES BOUNCING ON THIS BALL.

BUNK UPDATE....HE IS DOING GOOD AND WALKING AGAIN. THE TOE NAIL IS COMPLETELY GONE BUT SHOULD GROW BACK. PETCO PAID FOR EVERYTHING BUT I STILL WONT BE GOING BACK THERE

SKYLER COPYING HIS DADDY. WATCH HIS MOUTH.

POOR BUNK

2010-10-09T16:19:00.000-07:00

POOR BUNKERS. HE HATES TO GET A BATH. WE HAVE TO CARRY HIM OR DRAG HIM INTO THE STORE. I TOOK HIM TO PETCO YESTERDAY FOR THE 1ST TIME TO GET A BATH AND TRIM HIS NAILS......30 MINUTES LATER I GET A VOICE MESSAGE SAYING TO CALL BACK AS SOON AS I CAN. THE MANAGER SAID THAT WHEN BUNK WAS GETTING A BATH HIS TOENAIL GOT CAUGHT AND RIPPED ALL THE WAY OFF AND HE WAS BLEEDING EVERY WHERE. SO THEY TOOK HIM TO A VET. I WENT STRAIGHT TO PETCO TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED BUT THE GIRL WHO WAS BATHING HIM DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO TALK TO ME. ( I GUESS I HAD FIRE IN MY EYES) I WAS MAD. NO SORRY, NO APOLOGY, "JUST ACCIDENTS HAPPEN."
LAST WEEK WHEN WE WERE WATCHING CONFERENCE I DECIDED THAT I NEED TO HANDLE THE SMALL THINGS BETTER THAN I DO AND NOT GET SO MAD......BUT........BUNK IS LIKE A CHILD TO ME ( ALL YOU PET OWNERS UNDERSTAND) I KNOW IT WASN'T LIFE OR DEATH BUT MY POOR PUPPY WAS IN PAIN FOR SOMETHING THAT WASN'T HIS FAULT. I WASN'T TOO BAD BUT I AM DEFINITELY GLAD I WASN'T BACK IN UTAH WHERE EVERYONE KNOWS YOU OR YOUR FAMILY. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WON'T BE GOING BACK THERE AND THEY SHOULD SEND BUNK A FREE BAG OF FOOD : )
BUNK HAS A SOFT CAST THAT NEEDS TO BE ON FOR 3-5 DAYS. HE NEEDS TO BE ON AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR A WEEK. HE LIMPS AROUND AND I FEEL SO BAD FOR HIM BUT HE DOES LOVE ALL THE ATTENTION HE GETS FROM EVERYONE

HE PROPPED HIS CAST ON MY LEG SO I COULD GET A BETTER LOOK

HE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF SKYLER. I KNOW THESE 2 ARE GOING TO BE BEST FRIENDS

LOOK AT THOSE THIGHS!

TEETH..HAIR...FACES....CRIB

2010-10-06T22:14:00.000-07:00

SKYLER'S 2 BOTTOM TEETH ARE COMING IN. YOU CAN SEE THE TOPS OF THEM. HE HAS BEEN PRETTY GOOD ABOUT IT AND LOVES TO CHEW ON COLD THINGS AND HIS NEW SOPHIE TOY. HE IS CONSTANTLY MAKING US LAUGH. SOME OF THE FACES HE HAS BEEN PULLING LATELY MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE AN OLD MAN WITHOUT HIS DENTURES. HE HAS BEEN WHISTLING TOO. FUNNY I KNOW...MAX AND I BOTH THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE WAS DOING IT BUT IT WAS SKYLER. MY LITTLE GUY IS FINALLY GETTING SOME OF THAT HAIR BACK. I WAS EVEN ABLE TO SPIKE IT.

WHEN WE GOT BACK FROM UTAH I TOLD MYSELF IT WAS TIME TO LET GO AND HAVE SKYLER SLEEP IN HIS CRIB. HE HAS BEEN DOING GREAT! HE GOES TO BED AROUND 8:30 OR 9:00 AND STAYS IN THERE TILL 5:00. MAX IS GETTING READY FOR WORK SO SKYLER GETS IN WITH ME. SO I GUESS I KIND OF LET GO. I STILL LISTEN TO THE MONITOR ALL NIGHT LONG.
I LOVE THIS LITTLE GUY SO MUCH. HE HAS SUCH A CUTE HAPPY PERSONALITY. I LOVE THAT HE IS ON A SCHEDULE NOW. OUR DAYS ARE PRETTY ROUTINE BUT I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING!

HE LOVES TO PET BUNK AND PULL ON HIS EARS. BUNK LOVES THE ATTENTION TOO.

I KNOW IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE MUCH BUT HE IS GETTING SOME BLOND HAIR

THE LOVELY OLD MAN FACE! HE WAS TRYING NOT TO SMILE IN THE PIC BELOW.

IF ONLY HE DIDN'T HAVE SO MANY ROLLS....MAYBE HE COULD GET THOSE TOES TO HIS MOUTH

IT'S TIME TO EAT....ALWAYS PUTS A SMILE ON HIS FACE!

SCREAMING TO HEAR HIS VOICE

7 MONTHS OLD

2010-09-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

I CAN'T BELIEVE MY LITTLE MONKEY IS 7 MONTHS. TIME IS GOING BY TOO FAST. HE WAS INTRODUCED TO DRIED MANGOS FROM HIS AUNT JOEI AND LOVES THEM. TRY TAKING IT AWAY BEFORE HE IS DONE AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ATTITUDE.

A FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THESE MESH FOOD HOLDERS. THEY WORK GREAT AND I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SKYLER CHOKING.

HE LOVES HIS NEW HIGHCHAIR. I LOVE IT TOO BECAUSE HE CAN SIT IN IT AND PLAY WHILE I GET THINGS DONE.

HE LIKES MOST FOOD BUT PEAS. IT TAKES A FEW SPOONFULS AND GAGS BEFORE HE ACTUALLY ENJOYS THEM. THESE BIBS ARE GREAT, I LOVE THEM. THEY WASH RIGHT OFF.

SKYLER LOVES TO WATCH CARTOONS WHILE HE PLAYS IN HIS EXERSAUCER.

HE IS SITTING UP ON HIS OWN AND ONLY FALLS ONCE IN AWHILE. I CAN'T GET OVER HIS 4 ROLLS/FOLDS ON HIS ARM.

HE LOVES LOOKING AT HIMSELF IN THE MIRROR AND COULD SMILE FOR HOURS.
HE HAS BEEN ROLLING OVER LIKE CRAZY AND EVEN DID THE ARMY CRAWL FOR A FEW SECONDS. I'M NOT READY FOR HIM TO CRAWL YET.

MAX GAVE ME A SEWING MACHINE FOR MY BIRTHDAY AND I LOVE IT. MY FIRST PROJECT WAS A CAR SEAT COVER. I SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION IN HIGH SCHOOL BUT IT TURNED OUT OKAY.

A VISIT TO UTAH

2010-09-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

WE LOVED OUR BUSY 2 WEEK VACATION TO UTAH. WE HAD FAMILY PICTURES (HAMMONDS AND MAUGHANS), WENT TO THE CANYON, CELEBRATED MANY BIRTHDAYS/LABOR DAY, HAD SKYLER'S BLESSING, VISITED FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MET LITTLE NICO, WENT GOLFING, AND MUCH MORE......

SKYLER WATCHING TV ON MY MOMS BED. HE LOVES IT. HE WAS SITTING UP ON HIS OWN FOR AWHILE THEN GOT SLEEPY AND DECIDED TO FIND A COMFORTABLE SPOT IN THE PILLOWS.

MY COUSIN MANDY TOOK OUR MAUGHAN FAMILY PICTURES AND SNAPPED A FEW OF OUR LITTLE FAMILY. SHE DID AN AMAZING JOB AND I CANT WAIT TO POST MORE.

MY MOM FLEW DOWN SO SHE COULD DRIVE BACK WITH ME. MAX DIDN'T FLY IN TILL FRIDAY SEPT 3RD. HE WAS BUSY DOING HIS M.A.I.C. WE ARE SO PROUD OF HIM

BUNK WAS GREAT IN THE CAR. HE SLEPT MOST OF THE WAY

SKYLER SLEPT ALL THE WAY TO ST. GEORGE WITH THE HELP OF HIS MONKEY

SKYLER AND NICO MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME. THEY ARE 11 WEEKS APART. NICO IS SUCH A CUTIE.

JO AND I SHOWING OFF OUR BABIES!

PROUD PAPA

UNCLE MONT CAME TO VISIT

SKYLER IN HIS DRESS BLUES. HE THOUGHT THE SLEEVE WAS PRETTY TASTY.

HAMMOND FAMILY PICS. SKYLER WASN'T TOO HAPPY

NICO, SKYLER, AND EMMA. THE 3 CUTEST BABIES YOU HAVE EVER SEEN.

HANDSOME LITTLE GUYS

AUNT AMIE AND A HAPPY SKYLER

EVERY TIME UNCLE MIKAH TALKS, SKYLER SMILES

MAX AND PRINCESS EMMA

ALL THE HAMMONDS AT SKYLER'S BLESSING. THEY ARE ALL SO SUPPORTIVE. WE COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER FAMILY.

UNCLE REX, GRAMPS, AND LOLA

MY HANDSOME MEN. MAX GAVE SKYLER A WONDERFUL BLESSING. I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM.

THE MAUGHANS

THE BLESSING SUIT. HE LOOKED SO ADORABLE AND DID GREAT DURING THE BLESSING. GOTTA LOVE THAT BIG SMILE

GRANDMA HAMMONDS 4 GREAT-GRAND -CHILDREN BORN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF EACH OTHER (FROM OLDEST TO YOUNGEST)

THE 3 HAMMOND BABIES FINALLY TOGETHER. EMMA LOOKS SO HAPPY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO HIS SAY HER NAME AND SHE LIGHTS UP. WHAT A CUTIE

I LOVE THIS PICTURE OF LOLA AND SKYLER

AT THE CANYON.

GOING TO THE LABOR DAY PARADE. HE SLEPT THROUGH MOST OF IT. LOOK AT THOSE SWEET DC SHOES FROM HIS DADDY.

AUSTIN IS SO CUTE WITH SKYLER

AND SO IS BRAXTON.

ENJOYING A PIGGY BACK FROM DADDY

DOKKEN IS SUCH AN ADORABLE, HAPPY LITTLE GUY. HE NEEDS TO DONATE SOME OF THAT HAIR TO SKYLER

A VISIT WITH THE JENSENS

THEIL SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS TRYING TO GET THIS MEMORIAL FOR MILVILLE CEMETERY. IT WAS PRETTY NEAT.

PLAYING WITH GRANDPA MOO. MY DAD KEPT ASKING ME IF SKYLER EVER CRIES.

AUNT LEXIE IS AMAZING WITH KIDS. SKYLER LOVED PLAYING WITH HER.

SAYING GOODBYE TO GRANDMA HAMMOND. SHE IS SO SWEET AND SKYLER LOVED WHEN SHE WOULD TALK TO HIM

ON THE RIDE HOME SKYLER WAS SO GOOD. MY AUNT NAN LET US STAY AT HER CONDO IN ST. GEORGE. IT WAS NICE TO SPLIT THE DRIVE UP IN 2 DAYS AND NOT MAKE SKYLER SIT IN HIS CAR SEAT FOR 12 HOURS. THANKS NAN. WE LOVE YOU!

SKYLER HAD HIS 6 1/2 MONTH APPOINTMENT TODAY. HE WEIGHS IN AT 17LBS AND 15 OUNCES. YOU WOULD THINK THAT SKYLER WAS TOPPING THE CHARTS WITH THAT BIG NUMBER BUT HE IS ONLY IN THE 47 PERCENTILE FOR WEIGHT. HE DID JUMP UP A FEW POINTS FOR HEIGHT . HE IS NOW IN THE 6 PERCENTILE. HIS HEAD WAS AVERAGE TOO, COMING IN AT 42%. HE IS SUCH A HAPPY LITTLE GUY. HE LOVES TO HIT THINGS WITH HIS HANDS, SIT UP ON HIS OWN, ROLL OVER AND OVER AND OVER. HIS GIGGLE IS SO CUTE, I COULD LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY LONG. HE LOVES WATCHING BUNK, PLAYING IN HIS EXERSAUCER, WATCHING TV, GOING ON WALKS, AND EATING. HE IS GROWING UP SO FAST. HE HAS THE CUTEST PERSONALITY AND GETS MORE FUN EACH DAY.

A FUN WEEK WITH THE PONDS!

2010-08-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

My sister and her family came to visit last week. We had such a good time. Her kids are so great with Skyler, I think she needs another one. I loved always having a babysitter and Bunk loved the company. We went to the beach, the zoo, shopping, the chargers/cowboys game, and military appreciation day at miramar. The chargers came and the boys were able to get some autographs. I think it is pretty cool the chargers take the time to do that.

Skyler did really good with all these adventures. He liked the bus ride at the zoo. He enjoyed a nap at the beach. I think the game was a bit too loud for him, but he loved to people watch like his momma. Maybe he will like the chargers/raiders game better in Dec. when my brother and sister-in-law come down. I didn't get any pictures of all of us together but I wish I would have. It was a busy busy week but a fun one. We love you guys, thanks for coming down!

FIRST TIME AT THE BEACH

PLAYING WITH ELLIE AND BUNKERS

HE GETS DISTRACTED EASILY WHILE EATING

BUSY PLAYING IN HIS EXERSAUCER

SITTING UP

A GREAT WEEK!!!

2010-08-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

08-06-07 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US. MAX IS SUCH A WONDERFUL HUSBAND! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND FEEL SO LUCKY TO BE MARRIED TO HIM. WHAT A GREAT 3 YEARS!

This week was so amazing! It started off on Friday with our anniversary. 3 years have flown by and been so exciting. Max's parents, brother Mikah, and niece Miranda came to visit for the weekend. We played all weekend long, going to the beach, shopping, more shopping, dinners, playing cards, watching the fight/movies and just spending time together. But the best part about this week was Sunday. Max and I have been working really hard so we can go to the temple. Max was ordained an Elder and his dad Lynn was able to pass down the priesthood to him. It was such a great experience and I am so proud of him for working so hard. We also received our patriarchal blessing. Lynn and Deb were able to sit in with us. I will never forget that day and how amazing it felt. Thank you guys for coming and making such wonderful memories.

HANGING WITH GRAMPS AND LOLA

LEAVING FOR CHURCH

DEB GAVE SKYLER THIS OUTFIT. HE LOOKS ADORABLE

THE BEACH

GOING TO THE HARBOR FOR FISH N' CHIPS

IF LYNN IS NOT ON A WALK WITH BUNK OR TAKING A NAP, HE'S PLAYING WITH SKYLER.

HANGING WITH LOLA

MY HANDSOME MARINE

UNCLE MIKAH. HE IS ONE OF THE BEST BABYSITTERS AND SO GOOD WITH SKYLER. HE EVEN CHANGED A DIRTY DIAPER WHILE WE WERE GONE. HE WAS HIDING EVERY TIME WE HAD THE CAMERA OUT BUT I GOT ONE RIGHT BEFORE THEY LEFT.

COUSIN MIRANDA. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT HELP WITH SKYLER AND SO CUTE WITH HIM. JO IS LUCKY TO HAVE HER. SHE IS GOING TO BE SUCH A GREAT MOM SOMEDAY. MIR IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP. WE HAD A FUN TIME SHOPPING TOO!

CHEWING MY TONGUE FACE

LOOK AT MY BIG BOY HOLDING HIS BOTTLE

STILL LOVING FOOD. THIS BOY DOES NOT MISS A MEAL!

MY LITTLE SLEEPER. I WISH YOU COULD SEE HOW MUCH ROOM HE LEAVES ME. HE LOVES TO CUDDLE SO I WAKE UP HALF OFF THE BED EVERY NIGHT

RANDOM PICTURES AND A GIGGLE

2010-07-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

HE LOVES BUNKERS

I LOVE THIS SMILE

GOING TO CHURCH WITH MY HANDSOME BOYS!

STILL LOVING BABY FOOD

THESE 2 PICTURES ARE A MONTH OLD BUT I LOVE HOW BUNK TRIES TO CUDDLE UP TO SKYLER

CEREAL AND CARROTS

2010-07-21T15:05:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to get a good picture of what Bunk does while Skyler is on his playmat. Such a funny and strange dog. He loves Skyler and constantly wants to be next to him. He has been really good with him and knows what he can and can not do.

Last week Skyler tried rice cereal. He wasn't a big fan of plain cereal. I think he is even a bit like his dad when it comes to textured food. He gagged a few times but seemed to get a bit of it down

Not a big fan if you can't tell by his face.

After a few tries we added some carrots and he loved it. He couldn't get enough. He would cry everytime we took the spoon away. Then he would start to shake when he was fed another spoonful.

THE STATS ARE IN

2010-07-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

AT OUR FRIEND TONY'S HOMECOMING FROM A DEPLOYMENT TO OKINAWA. WE WERE SO EXCITED TO SEE HIM AND LET HIM MEET SKYLER THAT WE DIDNT EVEN GET A PICTURE OF HIM. SKYLER EVEN DRESSED UP IN A DEVIL DOG ONESIES.

HE LOOKS SO PREICIOUS WHEN HE SLEEPS. I LOVE HIS PUCKERED UP LIPS.

SKYLER HAD HIS 4 1/2 MONTH APPPOINTMENT TODAY. HE WEIGHS IN AT 14 POUNDS 10 OUNCES AND IS IN THE 32 PERCENTILE. HIS HEIGHT IS 23 INCHES AND IS IN THE 2.8 PERCENTILE. I DONT THINK OUR LITTLE MAN HAS A CHANCE AT BEING TALL. HE HAS SUCH SHORT LITTLE LEGS AND EVEN FITS IN MOST OF 0-3 MONTH CLOTHING. I AM DEFINATELY GETTING MY MONIES WORTH OUT OF THOSE CLOTHES EVERYONE SAID HE WOULD GROW OUT OF QUICK. I CANT REMEMBER WHAT HIS HEAD MEASURED BUT HE WAS IN THE 16.8 PERCENTILE. ALL THIS TIME WE HAVE BEEN SAYING HE HAS A BIG HEAD. MAYBE ITS JUST A BIG FOREHEAD.

WHEN MY MOM TOOK ME TO THE DOCTOR, SHE WOULD ALWAYS TAKE ME TO THE STORE AFTER TO GET A TOY. (I WOULD USUALLY CHOOSE A BARBIE) SO I DECIDED THAT I AM GOING TO DO THE SAME WITH SKYLER. HE GOT 2 SHOTS TODAY AND DID REALLY GOOD. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS TO GO BY MYSELF BUT HE ONLY CRIED FOR 10 SECONDS AND THEN HE WAS ALL SMILES. I JUST LOVE THIS HAPPY GUY. I FORGOT TO MENTION LAST WEEK HE STARTED LAUGHING. IT IS SO ADORABLE AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT ON VIDEO. HE LOVED THE TOY I PICKED OUT FOR HIM TODAY!

YOU CAN SEE HIS LITTLE BUGS BUNNY BAND AIDS.

HERE IS THAT SMILE THAT JUST MELTS MY HEART. I LOVE IT AND HE IS CONSTANTLY DOING IT. THOSE MEATIE THIGHS HIDE THE BAND AIDS. HE ALSO HAS FOUND HIS HANDS AND CAN'T KEEP THEM OUT OF HIS MOUTH.

THIS IS THE LOOK HE GIVES ME WHEN I TICKLE HIS FEET. HE GETS MAD AND TRIES TO KICK. IT IS PRETTY FUNNY STUFF.

TRIP TO UTAH

2010-07-08T20:05:00.001-07:00

MEETING AUNT LEXIE!!! THIS PICTURE IS SO ADORABLE OF BOTH OF THEM. LEX SUPRISED US AND FLEW IN ON FRIDAY NIGHT. WE WERE SO EXCITED TO SEE HER. SKYLER INSTANTLY BONDED WITH HER. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT HELP WITH HIM WHILE WE WERE UP.
WE DID THE LONG DRIVE ON WED AND GOT IN AT 2:30 AM. SKYLER DID GREAT AND WAS VERY CONTENT THE WHOLE WAY. THURSDAY I WENT WITH MANDY, NAN, MY SISTER AND MOM TO PETER CETERA . WE HAD SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER. MAX STAYED AT HIS PARENTS AND WATCHED SKYLER. FRIDAY WE WENT TO DINNER WITH OUR FRIENDS. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE THEM AND MADDOX WASNT TOO BAD EITHER. SATURDAY WE WENT TO JESS AND KEVIN'S FOR A BBQ AND TO WATCH THE UFC FIGHT. DEV AND ASH CAME WITH LITTLE DOKKIN. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE THEM. SUNDAY WE RAN AROUND TRYING TO SEE ALL OF THE GRANDPARENTS. IT IS SO HARD TO SEE EVERYONE WHEN YOU ARE ONLY THERE FOR A WEEK. MONDAY WAS THE BIG 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. I WENT TO BREAKFAST WITH MY FAMILY AND MAX WENT TO THE DAM WITH HIS. SKYLER WASNT ALL ABOUT THE PARADE SO LOLA ( DEB FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW) ROCKED HIM TO SLEEP. TUESDAY MAX AND I WERE ABLE TO GO GOLFING WITH MIKAH. IT HAD BEEN SO LONG THAT I ALMOST FORGOT HOW. BUT WE HAD A GOOD TIME. I THINK THEY LIKED THE FACT THAT I COULDNT BEAT THEM ANYMORE. IT WAS SUCH A BUSY WEEK AND WE WISH WE COULD SEE EVERYONE MORE THAN JUST A FEW HOURS. OUR DRIVE BACK WAS GOOD WITH NO TRAFFIC. SKYLER WAS HAPPY AND SLEEPY ( TRYING TO CATCH UP ON ALL THOSE MISSED OR SHORT NAPS. )WE HAD A GREAT TRIP AND CANT WAIT TO COME BACK FOR LABOR DAY!! HERE ARE A FEW PICS FROM OUR TRIP AND A FEW AT THE BOTTOM FROM A FEW DAYS BEFORE OUR TRIP TO UTAH.

SKYLER AND EMMA

HANGING WITH UNCLE REX, DAD AND GRANDPA

GOLFING!

READY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE

HE WAS SO HAPPY WITH GREAT-GRANDMA MAUGHAN

LOVES HIS COUSIN ELLIE, AUNT MISSY, AND GRANDMA

NEW OUTFIT FROM MARLEY. HE LOOKS SO CUTE IN IT.

LOVES UNCLE BUBBA

HANGING WITH MOM

AUNT AMBER GAVE HIM THIS ADORABLE DUCK TOWEL.

HE LOVES IT AND LOOKS PRETTY CUTE IN IT.

CHURCH WITH DADDY. AREN'T MY BOYS HANDSOME!

SLEEPING WITH DADDY. YOU CAN SEE HE SLEEPS WITH HIS EYES OPEN

(ITS A HAMMOND THING)

SLEEPING WITH BUNKERS. THIS IS SO SWEET. BUNK JUST LOVES HIM

4 MONTHS OLD

2010-06-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

SKYLER IS GROWING SO FAST.....ALMOST TOO FAST. I MISS HIM BEING A LITTLE BABY AND CUDDLING ALL THE TIME. HE WILL SOMETIMES STILL SNUGGLE WITH ME AT NIGHT. I CAN'T BELIEVE HE IS 4 MONTHS OLD. THIS IS WHAT HE HAS BEEN UP TO LATELY: SMILES ALL THE TIME, ALMOST IS LAUGHING, WATCHES EVERY MOVE I MAKE, BEING A MOMMA'S BOY, EATING ALOT, ONLY NAPPING 30 MINUTES AT A TIME ( IT USED TO BE AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS AT A TIME) GRASPING HIS TOYS, TEETHING (POOR GUY),

BONDING WITH BUNK

GETS SICK OF PICTURES

LOVES BUNK

IS GOOD IN THE CAR

REMINDS ME OF AUSTIN

DOESN'T LIKE TO SLEEP IN HIS CRIB

LOVES BATHTIME AND

HIS SWING

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

2010-06-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE MANY GREAT EXAMPLES IN MY LIFE. FIRST OF ALL MY HUSBAND MAX. HE IS SUCH AN AMAZING FATHER TO SKYLER. YOU TRUELY NEVER SEE EVERY SIDE OF A PERSON UNTIL YOU SEE THEM WITH THEIR OWN CHILD. I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD LOVE MAX ANYMORE BUT WATCHING HIM WITH SKYLER JUST MELTS MY HEART. AS SOON AS HE WALKS IN FROM WORK HE WANTS TO HOLD HIM. HE IS SUCH A HANDS ON DAD AND I KNOW SKYLER IS GOING TO LEARN SO MUCH FROM HIM AS HE GETS OLDER. MAX IS ALSO A WONDERFUL HUSBAND. HE IS EASY GOING AND HAS TO CALM ME DOWN WHEN I GET UP-TIGHT. (THIS HAPPENS QUIT OFTEN) HE WORKS SO HARD SO THAT I AM ABLE TO STAY HOME WITH SKYLER. WE DONT KNOW WHAT WE WOULD DO WITHOUT HIM. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY MAX. HOPE YOUR FIRST ONE WAS A GREAT ONE. WE LOVE YOU!

NEXT IS MY FATHER-IN-LAW LYNN. HE IS SUCH A FUN LOVING GUY AND ALWAYS MAKES ME FEEL PART OF THE FAMILY. HE CAN ALWAYS PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE OR GET YOU LAUGHING. HE HAS PASSED DOWN SO MANY GOOD QUALITIES TO MAX. FOR EXAMPLE: BEING A GENTLEMEN, HANDY MAN, EASY GOING AND A HARD WORKER. I FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY LYNN. WE LOVE YOU!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST IS MY OWN DAD.
I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS LITTLE RIDING THE FOUR-WHEELER WITH HIM. HE TOOK ME EVERYWHERE....TO THE FARM, TO LOGAN, GOLFING, AND EVEN FISHING WITH HIM AND GRANDPA MAUGHAN. I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE MEMORIES . HE HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO MANAGE MONEY, BE A HARD WORKER, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, HAVE LOVE FOR OTHERS, HOW TO GOLF AND MANY MORE. MY DAD LEARNED SO MANY OF HIS GREAT QUALITIES FROM HIS DAD GENE. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GRANDPA AND I MISS HIM MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD. WE LOVE YOU

EVENTFUL WEEK

2010-06-09T21:31:00.000-07:00

IT IS BUNK'S 3RD BIRTHDAY TODAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST DOG I HAVE EVER HAD ( THE ONLY DOG I HAVE EVER HAD)

WE WENT TO MAX'S WORK TO SHOW HIS FRIEND JOSH WHAT MAX TEACHES AND WORKS ON.

SKYLER WATCHING TV WITH DADDY!

SKYLER LOOKS LIKE THE "JOKER" IN THIS PICTURE

HANGING OUT WITH MOMMY!

ONE OF THE MANY NICK NAMES I HAVE FOR SKYLER "LUNCH GUT"

OUR TRIP TO CORONADO ISLAND. LOOK AT THOSE THIGHS AND THAT SMILE!

SKYLER LOOKS LIKE A BUG IN MAX'S GLASSES

SKYLER WAS IN A GREAT MOOD WITH ALL THE DRIVING WE DID THIS WEEK ( SORRY THE VIDEO IS SIDEWAYS)

3 MONTH PICTURES

2010-06-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

My cousin Mandy Hoth took these wonderful pictures of Skyler. She did such an amazing job. Just a warning this is a VERY LONG blog of pictures of Skyler. I am having the hardest time trying to pick a few to blow up and hang in our house because I love them all. With the help of Nan, my mom and sister we were able to get a few of him smiling. After a few hours he finally gave up and just fell asleep. We all had such a fun time hanging out together last week. Let me know if any of you want her number. She is so great with kids and babies!!! Love you Mandy and Thanks for all the adorable pictures of Skyler.

SKYLER MEETS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

2010-06-02T18:17:00.000-07:00

STEPHANY WHITE AND PARKER

PARKER AND SKYLER THEY ARE 3 WEEKS APART

DEVIN, DOKKEN, MAX AND SKYLER. 3 MONTHS APART

SKYLER AND ETHAN. THEY ARE 3 MONTHS APART

ME, SKYLER, SHANNA AND ETHAN

PAT AND ALAN GOING BACK TO ENGLAND

SKYLER AND HIS COUSIN EMMA. THEY ARE 6 WEEKS APART

GREAT GRANDMA HAMMOND, LYNN

PAPA JUN, MAMA NORMA AND DEB

GREAT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA THOMPSON

COUSIN JORDYN AND SKYLER. THEY ARE ALMOST 5 MONTHS APART

AUNT MELISSA, COUSINS BRAXTON AND AUSTIN

UNCLE BUBBA AND AUNT AMBER

COUSINS AUSTIN AND ELLIE, MY MOM

GREAT GRANDMA MAUGHAN

SKYLER WAS SUCH A TROOPER WITH OUR TRAVELS TO UTAH. ON THE WAY THERE WE ONLY HAD TO STOP ONCE. ON THE WAY BACK IT WAS TWICE. HE IS SUCH A GREAT BABY AND SLEPT MOST THE TIME. WE HAD SUCH A BUSY WEEK MEETING FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE HAVE HAD QUIT A BIT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE BABIES THIS YEAR. IT WAS FUN TO SEE THEM ALL AND HOW MUCH THEY HAVE GROWN. ( WE WERE NOT ABLE TO SEE BABY COZY AND LITTLE NICO)

MY SISTER WAS ABLE TO SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH US AT MY PARENTS. HER KIDS JUST ADORED SKYLER. WE GOT A CUTE VIDEO OF AUSTIN SINGING AND ROCKING SKYLER TO SLEEP. IT'S ADORABLE. THEY WERE ALL SUCH A GREAT HELP. HER AND MY MOM WERE CONSTANTLY FIGHTING OVER WHO GOT TO HOLD SKYLER. MY DAD WAS MORE THAN HAPPY TO WATCH BUNK.
THE HAMMOND'S AND MILLER'S HAD FAMILY PARTIES WHILE WE WERE THERE. ITS NICE TO CATCH EVERYONE AT ONE PLACE INSTEAD OF RUNNING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE. SKYLER DIDNT SPEND ONE MINUTE NOT BEING HELD. DEB AND MIKAH WERE ALWAYS FIGHTING TO HOLD HIM.

MY COUSIN MANDY IS STARTING A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS AND WANTED TO TAKE PICTURES OF SKYLER. SHE DID AN AMAZING JOB. AS SOON AS I LOAD THEM ALL ON THE COMPUTER I WILL SHOW YOU JUST HOW GREAT SHE IS.

IT WAS SUCH A BUSY/CRAZY WEEK. SORRY IF WE MISSED ANYONE BUT WE WILL BE BACK UP FOR THE 4TH OF JULY. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THEN

TEETHING AT 3 MONTHS

2010-05-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

SKYLER TURNED 3 MONTHS LAST SATURDAY. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY BABY IS THAT OLD. LAST WEEK HE STARTED TEETHING. HE WAS A LITTLE CRANKY AND COULDNT STOP DROOLING. I FELT SO BAD FOR HIM. I WENT TO WALLY WORLD AND STOCKED UP ON ALL SORTS OF BABY TEETHING TOYS /RINGS (THAT HE CANT EVEN HOLD YET) TEETHING TABLETS, ORA-GEL, AND TYLENOL. SO FAR HE LIKES MY FINGER ( GUMS THE CRAP OUT OF IT) AND A COLD RAG THE BEST. ALTHOUGH HIS LITTLE MOUTH HURTS HE STILL MANAGED TO KEEP A SMILE ON HIS FACE. WE ARE HEADING TO UTAH THIS WEEKEND AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW HIM OFF TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DRIVE BUT SKYLER LOVES HIS CARSEAT SO IT SHOULDN'T BE THAT BAD RIGHT?? WE ALSO HAD 2 NEW BABIES BORN TO OUR FRIENDS THIS WEEK AND CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THEM!

ROLL-OVER OR JUST A BIG HEAD?

2010-05-18T14:34:00.000-07:00

ALWAYS HAPPY AFTER BATHTIME

FILLING OUT QUIT NICE

LOVE THE GOLF SHIRT

SKYLER IS NOT A BABY ANYMORE. MY LITTLE GUY IS GROWING SO FAST. HE WILL BE 3 MONTHS THIS WEEKEND. LAST WEEK I HAD HIM ON HIS PLAYMAT DOING TUMMY TIME. HE ROLLED OVER TO HIS BACK. I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS THE BIG HEAD THAT GAVE HIM THE EXTRA PUSH BUT I WILL CONSIDER IT ROLLING OVER. HE ISN'T AS CUDDELY AS HE USED TO BE. ( I MISS IT) HE IS CONSTANTLY MOVING. SKYLER IS STILL EATING REALLY GOOD, SMILING ALL THE TIME AND FOR THE MOST PART SLEEPING GOOD.

I HAD A REALLY GREAT 1ST MOTHER'S DAY. SKYLER SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT. MAX AND SKY GOT ME SOME CLOTHES, SWIMSUIT AND A NECKLACE WITH SKYLER'S BIRTH STONE. HOW SWEET HUH! WE ARE STILL WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT ALL 5 OFFERS WE HAVE OUT ON HOUSES. I AM STARTING TO THINK WE AREN'T MEANT TO GET A HOUSE. MAX STILL LIKES NIGHT CREW. IT SEEMS LIKE HE IS HOME ALOT MORE. I AM ON MY 3RD WEEK OF P90X AND NOT BITING MY NAILS. ( FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW ME GOOD KNOW I HATE WORKING OUT AND I HAVE BIT MY NAILS SINCE I WAS LITTLE) I'M PRETTY PROUD OF MYSELF : )

OH AND SKYLER HAS A NEW LITTLE COUSIN NICO. WE CANT WAIT FOR EMMA, NICO, AND SKYLER TO MEET.

PACKING ON THE POUNDS

2010-05-05T15:41:00.000-07:00

Skyler got his 2 month shots yesterday. This little man is a trooper. I thought he was going to be screaming all day and night but he didn't. He did fine on the first one, then the 2nd one came and he let out a little cry. We gave him his binky and he was good to go. He has put on 3.3lbs in the past month. He jumped up to the 26th percentile. The Doc said " Well he definately isnt starving" He is now 22 inches long. Skyler smiles alot. He looks you right in the face and follows you when you move. He is getting so big, so quick. BUNK loves Skyler and is very good around him. Bunk goes crazy over lazors or flashes but when he is next to Skyler I can take a picture without him even moving. ( this never happened before Skyler)
I have decided to do P90X to lose these last 10lbs of baby weight. I am only on my 3rd day and my body is so sore. Max has been so great to help with Skyler so I can work out. He is now working nights for the next 2 months. He goes in at 4 and is home by 11 ( mon-thurs) I love this new schedule. It gives us more time to spend together. We are waiting to see if our offer has been accepted on a house. We find out the end of this week. Wish us luck! We have been looking so long I am almost ready to give up.

ALL SMILES!

2010-04-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

SKYLER IS A VERY HAPPY LITTLE GUY TODAY. I KNOW YOU HAVE ALL SEEN HIM SMILE BUT I COULDN'T PASS THIS ONE UP. I LOVE DAYS LIKE THESE WHEN HE SMILES EVERY TIME I TALK TO HIM.

my baby is 2 months old!

2010-04-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

SKYLER IS ALREADY 2 MONTHS OLD. HE SMILES MORE. HE LOVES HIS CARSEAT (MOST DAYS) LOVES TO GO ON WALKS WITH BUNK AND USUALLY FALLS ASLEEP. HE IS VERY GOOD IN THE CAR. I DROVE TO TEMECULA LAST WEEK (45 MINUTES AWAY) BY MYSELF TO LOOK AT HOUSES. HE DID GREAT THE WHOLE TIME. CURRENTLY WE HAVE 3 OFFERS IN ON HOUSES. IT WOULD NICE IF SOMETHING CAME THROUGH THIS TIME. SKYLER KEEPS ME BUSY DURING THE DAY. ( ALL HE DOES IS EAT) HE LOVES TO BE HELD. I RARELY GET IN 10 MINUTES OF EXERCISE OR GET TO EAT WITH BOTH HANDS. I HATE TO HEAR MY LITTLE GUY CRY. WE HAVE ONLY HAD ONE BAD NIGHT SO FAR. IM KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED THEY COME FEW AND FAR BETWEEN.

MAX TRIED TO SPIKE WHAT LITTLE HAIR SKYLER HAS

THIS VIDEO IS OF HIM AT 7 WEEKS OLD

SKYLER AND BUNK

2010-04-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

7 WEEKS

2010-04-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

Skyler is growing....... I can't believe my little handsome man is 7 weeks already. It seems like yesterday my water broke and Max was talking me into going to the hospital. I know I say this everytime but he is still such a sweet little guy. I can't imagine life without him. He is eating every 2 hours and is packing on the pounds. I don't know exactly what he weighs but I think it is around 9 1/2 lbs. He is staying awake a little longer now during the day. He is starting to smile a little bit more. I can't wait till he does it all the time. Since my mother left last week, I have had to go on walks with Bunk and Skyler. This can be quit interesting at times when Bunk sees another dog and wants to play. My neighbors look at me a little funny but I am getting better at pushing a stroller with one hand and walking a 60lb beast with the other. Speaking of Bunk : My nipple shields were found on friday. Where you ask? Where else Bunks puke. Oh yes, Bunk puked and 2 shields came up. I know that had to have given him a belly ache. He kept them down for 2 whole weeks. Most of the time I worry about that poor dog ( something just isnt right with him ) We definately didnt get the brightest crayon from the box. But we do love him and he makes us laugh. The pictures below: Skyler is like his Grandpa Moo when it comes to bathtime. He loves to soak and could stay in for hours. The little onies was from my friend Chelsey. It matches perfect with Max's camies. I thought it was adorable. Thanks Chels. Also in his green outfit. I love colored socks, always have. Our friend Holly and my mother-in-law Deb gave us these. They are absolutely adorable. They look like little shoes and come in all different colors and types. For little girls they have ballerina shoes, cowgirl boots ect. They are called Trumpette socks if anyone is interested. You can also get knock off ones at target. Thanks guys I love them and little Skyler looks so handsome! One more thought: I love Shutterfly. It is a photo website you can make alot of fun things. I made Skyler a scrapbook for his first 6 weeks. I will post pics when it comes. You guys should check it out.