Last week

was life changing. I've learned I hate the site of one thing on Javen. Boogers. He got sick last week and had LOTS of them. I was going CRAZY wiping this kids nose all week. (I even suctioned it so much that it bled! Only a tiny tiny bit I promise, but I still felt really really really bad and vowed to never do that again.) This picture is the only one I got of the bubble and doesn't do him justice on the massive ones he was producing. We did manage to make it through however and he is getting better. No more booger bubbles.

And then, another thing happened. He started to army crawl! My times of laying him down and knowing he will stay there are about to be over. Okay, for now he really can't go that far but I know I don't have too long before the messess and injuries begin!

His idea of actually crawling right now is this, and he pushes himself backwards. It's so fun to watch. Probably because he's my child, but he really does amaze me and I'm in awe of how it's possible to love such a little person so much. On a side note: he'll be six months on the 30th. WOW.

December Highlights

I contemplated not even doing this post because it would be so long. But, I'm going to do it anyway. I'm just highlighting a few moments...okay...a lot of moments. Sorry for the length and randomness. We were spoiled again this year and got to go see family in Utah. It was so great to see everyone. Love you guys!

Watching Javen disover himself in an ornament.

Don't worry, the hill was small.

I forgot how much fun snow is. Sad.



The real highlight of skiing was that niether I OR Jason fell the entire time, with the exception of Jason just kind of squatting down one part of the run. (I'd like for you to think that I am better than Jason at skiing and didn't have to squat like he did, but that's not true. He went down harder runs. But you can still think that if you'd like!)



Watching Javen and Zakary play, kind of. I can't wait until they really can play together!

Being in the same state as her when she got engaged! Just made me feel better :)

Watching Javen tear the paper off of presents.

I have missed the temple square lights! It was FREEZING cold and we really were only outside for about 5 min. max but it was still incredible.

Just a few more things to highlight: The FOOD!! Cafe Rio, Neilsens, Leatherby's...I've missed them! Also, I sunk in and got some skinny pants...and I love them.

So Excited

For this girl!

She is going to marry him:

(pics taken from Catie's blog )

Wahoo!

Turkey Holiday

We headed to see the fam to start off the holidays. It was quite eventful in random ways:

-It was the first time the scale has gone up since being post-baby, but the food was worth it!

-Javen got to meet his great-great grandparents (which I don't have the pic) and it was great spending time with everyone.

-I learned to crochet darling little beanies. I know, I know, those of you who know me well are probably gawking but it is true. I never said I was good at it but, yes, I learned.

-I sewed a project that I'm actually pleased with (which I can't say what because it is a present)

-And made a dang good apple pie from scratch with Kelsie.

Of course this was all with help, but I did it nonetheless. Jason's response to all this in his exact words: "What did you do with my wife?!"

-And of course we took TONS of pics and I just have to post a few....

I think this just might be my favorite pic..ever (above)

poor Javen is being left behind, but it was fun hanging with these little cuties!

Yoga

We did this for the 3rd time yesterday, I am sore and it's not getting any easier!

I have a newfound respect for ANYONE who can do yoga. The video is an hour and a half, so far we can only make it 45 min. before my whole body starts shaking uncontrollably!

Look what we found

In our tree!

Don't worry, we got him down. And we are keeping him. He's kind of fun.

Yes. We think we're funny.

HAppY HaLLoweeN!

Loving October

Lately I've been hearing a lot to cherish every moment. Mostly from cute ladies at the grocery store when they see Javen...but it's been on my mind a lot. I've decided maybe I'm hearing this so much for a reason and should apply it to more moments in my life, not just the ones I have with him. This month has been easy, there has been so much to LOVE! :

General Conference

Visiting family in Denver, CO

Javen got to meet cousin Brynli for the first time!



(I don't have a pic of everyone together..and I like this one)

The amazing scenery and fall weather

and it being perfect weather for this: