February (In Pics)

I tried to take a picture every day this month and fell short about 5 days. I came close though! This month has just flown by. We had a fun V-day, a few warm days where got out and played in the sand, rode the trike, and went on walks. We visited the airplane museum with cousins,

 the aquarium, and had grandma and grandpa come over to play. 

Can't wait for springtime to get here!

A post just 'cuz I'm bored

Weston spent the weekend at grandma and grandpa Emmett's and although it has been a nice break, I am wondering what we ever did without him! It's weird, and a little too quiet in the house. However, I did get to spend some quality time with the husband and going out to eat without a toddler is a completely different experience. Much more relaxing. I also went to the gym and got a ton done around the house.

So it's been good. And here are some random thoughts I've been thinking lately, mostly on the treadmill today, sometimes my mind wonders.

 Some things I am 100% sure I will never do:

Have professional "Maternity" photos taken of me: I am not disregarding the fact that pregnancy and growing a baby is a beautiful and wonderful thing. (especially the baby at the end:)  I just don't think any pregnant body is "cute". Sorry. Is that rude of me. And I'm not sure why people grab my belly and say, "cute".  I will never spend good money on taking pictures of my pregnant body.  Anyway, no disrespect to the "maternity photo shoots,
but I just don't get it. 

Go hunting: Shooting a beautiful animal in a beautiful setting dead cold does not sound cool at all. 

That's just rude. 

Get a boob job: Why do some girls want these pesky things even bigger?  I am feeling like Dolly Parton these days (pregnancy) and it isn't comfortable although I know I am still far from "big"...still.  I can't imagine running or doing fun active things with added weight to your chest.

 Smaller the better, in my opinion.

Go Sky Diving: Strapping myself to someone I barely met and putting my life in their hands, and yeah, what if the parachute doesn't open...then what.

And that's about it.  I can't believe it's almost March! That means only 2 more months until this baby boy comes. I can't wait to meet him:) I'm sort of having a hard time deciding on a name.

Here is the current list.  I like simple names for the most part, nothing too trendy, crazy, or "made up".  Any suggestions would be great.
Jason
Owen
Austin
Logan
I love them all. I may just end up naming him Jason Owen Austin Logan Emmett.  Yeah, that sounds good.

Turning 2 (The Party)

Weston had his 2nd birthday party last month (on his birthday, I'm still catching up here.) He loved his "car" cake I made him. It wasn't Martha Stewart material, but hey, it was the best I could do given my less than perfect baking/creativity skills. Wes loved it though (especially the new hot wheel cars) and I loved watching his face light up when he saw it. 

He took the cake eating seriously and soon mastered the efficiency of eating 

with two forks instead of one. 

Smart boy.  

I really can't believe our little guy is 2 years old.

 Since turning two, he has been doing so many new things. He is talking a LOT more and expressing himself better every day. He is very social and loves to be around people. Anytime someone comes over to the house he runs to the door to greet them and talk to them. He is not shy around strangers. (Probably not a good thing.) He gets a long really well with other kids for the most part and just wants to be part of the action wherever there are people. 

He is starting to be less of a mama's boy and loving when his daddy gets home to play. Weston has become very particular about where things go and will tell you where to put things (perhaps a little OCD like his father, and mom sometimes.) He loves reading books, especially about dragons, monsters, or dinosaurs. He has become very independent and wants to do everything on his own. He is such a sweetheart, we love him so much.

Girl's Night Out

This was so needed. A night out with no kids, and no husband. Don't get me wrong, I love my son and hubby, but geez, it was nice to just sit and relax with my sisters and mom and converse with other adults. My sister just younger than me finally moved back to Utah! She has been away for a while so it's nice to have her closer. We all got together at the Chili's. I undoubtedly ate way too much.
Oh well.

 Mother and I.

 Half of us.

The other half. 

Thanks for the fun night out!

Christmas Recap

We spent Christmas Eve in Logan. We started the day off with some basketball.

The kids had a blast running around. 

Then back to the house for all the festivities.

Weston was a wise man with his other two cousins. They looked so adorable.

Then we pig out!!

Wes had fun hanging out with his cousins.

My very favorite part of the evening is the traditional pinata! Weston didn't quite get it, but he had fun being outside and of course eating all the candy afterwards.

The whole pinata clan. (except for most of the younger kids went in, it was so stinking cold) 

We always have our neighbors over to do this with us too. It's so fun.

We headed back to SLC late Christmas Eve and spent the morning at home. I had Weston open one gift before going to church. I don't think he really appreciated it too much, but I gave him this picture of Christ to put in his room.

 My boys all ready for church.

After church we opened presents. Weston got a train set and a cool car. He especially loved his train set.

We headed to Fillmore in the afternoon. It was so fun to spend time with the Emmett family. 

Once again, an awesome Christmas!

2 Years

My baby boy turned 2 today! The above picture was taken a couple months ago, but I couldn't get him to sit still for a picture today, he is so busy. I'm getting some professional 2 years done soon, so I'll post those on here next. 

It is so fun to watch Wes grow and learn new things. This is what he is up to these days. 

Starting to talk a lot more. 

He loves his teddy bear and includes him in everything he does. 

Starting to show interest in going potty. (And puts teddy on the potty of course.)

Learning to count, although the numbers aren't very clear.

Will give all his stuffed animals kisses, but his mommy and daddy, no way!

Favorite shows: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Lion King.

Fascinated with trains and trucks.

Likes to throw balls and has quite the arm for a little 2 year old!

Loves to run.

Is not afraid to tell anyone "NO!"

Will say "Thank you" and "Please"

Loves his chocolate milk, especially after he wakes up from his nap. 

Sleeps from 8:30 p.m to 8:30 a.m. 

Awesome sleeper at night but has a hard time going down for his nap lately:(

Tells mommy where to put things. Favorite phrase is "Right there!"

Has the cutest little giggle. 

Loves nursery and being around other kids.

We love this little guy!

I was looking through pictures today of Wes as a baby and this one made me laugh. It is totally a Weston face, he still makes it frequently.

I can't believe how much he has changed.

Happy Birthday Weston!

Teddy and Elmo

Lately Weston will not hold still for a diaper change. I have to wrestle him 90% of the time.

 I kind of want to potty train him soon for this very reason. 

I'm sick of wrestling.

But...if Elmo and Teddy get their diapers changed too he will hold completely still. 

 This has been the only thing that works, but I have to change three dang diapers every time. 

I think potty training will be happening soon.