Thursday, March 27, 2008

TWO MONTHS


Cole officially turned two months old yesterday. We took him to his scheduled doctors appointment, but defered his shots until next week. He has been running low grade fevers since Saturday and is still congested, so I did not want him to have shots on top of everything else he was trying to deal with. Save the torture until next week I guess. We found that our little guy has jumped from the 81% to the 90% for height. He is his Daddy's boy in more than just looks. He's really starting to pack it on with formula, but unfortunately being only in the 46% for weight- finding clothes that are long enough, but skinny enough is starting to get hard. Am I going to have to buy my 8 week old a belt? It's like shopping for Brian!

Sometimes I think that time is moving so slow during the day, especially when Cole has been so unhappy. Other times it seems like things are going so fast! I was looking at pictures we took at the hospital and it's amazing how much he has changed! We've made it this far-here's hoping for a grand future!

Monday, March 24, 2008

Cole's First Easter


Well folks, let's face it-Easter was not all it is usually cracked up to be this year. Brian's family really did not go all out when it came to this holiday-so he had no problem-and after the week Mommy has had, festivities kind of got put on the back burner; I am just grateful that Cole will not remember a thing! For the first time in my life that I can recall, I didn't even have an Easter dress or color a single egg! We would like to thank Harman for donating Cole's outfit and Target for having their lovely $1.00 section. Cole really was not cooperating when I was trying to take the picture, but he sure looked cute in his sweater vest. We hope everyone had a great day, enjoyed the weather and remembered the real reason we celebrate Easter.

Friday, March 21, 2008

COUPLES TAG

-Jess found this tag and passed it along. However, please don’t read through and think I have turned my husband into a slave! He really does offer to help out of his own free will and choice.

How did you meet your spouse?
At church. This guy I was into told me that Brian was going to be a General Authority someday. I met him at ward prayer a couple of weeks later-yeah for ward prayer!


Where did you go on your first date? And who asked who out? We went to Snowbird and rode the Alpine Slide. Then we went to Biaggi’s to eat, although I asked if we were going to Bountiful because Brian ALMOST missed the exit and wasn’t particularly paying attention to his driving, if you know what I mean! He asked me out-although I had NEVER given him my phone number! He, being the stake financial secretary had access to everyone’s numbers, so he conveniently borrowed mine. I remind him of that occasionally.


How long have you been together?
We just celebrated our first anniversary in January.

Who eats more?
Umm…even though he doesn’t look like it, and weighs less than most women-Brian knows how to eat!

Who said I love you first?
That would be Brian-and quick. Unfortunately I had a minor melt down, but got over it in a couple of days.

Who is taller? Who sings better? Who is smarter?
I agree with Jess. These are three separate questions. Brian is almost a foot taller than me. I used to sing, not so much anymore. Brian is much smarter-why else would he write talks for the governor for a living?

Who does the laundry?
It’s almost equal now. When I was pregnant Brian did a lot of it because I could not lift things. Plus, he’s just thoughtful.

Who does the dishes?
Brian most of the time. He is becoming a good housekeeper.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
At our house, me. I always sleep closest to the door wherever we go so that I can escape to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Who pays the bills?
I was glad to give that responsibility up. I just call the budget meetings. Plus, I don’t have any more money in my account now that I am not working-so that would not be very productive to have me paying the bills now would it???

Who mows the lawn?
Brian. He actually likes it! I will forever hate push mowing after years of my grandpa’s trees.

Who cooks dinner?
I do. However, during the last year Brian has actually cooked for the first time in his life. The first meal he ever made that was substantial was for Valentine’s Day last year. He spent all day-and finished at 3:30. So, I ate a slightly cold dinner as soon as I got home from work. His timing has improved over the year.

Who drives when you are together?
Brian does. One, I hate driving. Two, we make each other nervous. One of my biggest pet peeves is how Brian drives like he’s still in South America. Something that bothers him is how slow I go-so I just sit back and shut up.

Who is more stubborn?
Umm…that would not be a question if you knew me (or Brian for that matter). Of course it’s me! I asked Bri what one of my worst habits is and he mentioned something about me being as stubborn as my Grandma Millie-OUCH!

Who is the first to admit when they’re wrong? Again, that would be Brian. I have a hard time with that one. Though I am hardly ever wrong-right honey?? Why does Brian have all of the redeeming qualities on this TAG?

Where is your favorite vacation spot/places to visit?
Lake Powell for Bri. Hawaii for me; I miss it (or anywhere else tropical!). We love the Oregon coast too-especially when everyone else is there with us!



Whose parents do you see the most?
Due to geographical factors, that would be the Harman’s.

Who kissed who first?
It was Brian who made the move, but I’d have to say I had something to do with it. I went and sat on his lap.

Who Proposed? When or HOW did you know he was the “ONE”
We knew exactly what day we were going to get engaged because of timing between work trips and holidays. Brian orchestrated one of the most incredible days I have ever had. I knew he was “the one” over time. I always wanted to be with him. It helped when I just couldn’t seem to find anything incredibly wrong with him! (those who know Brian would agree-it’s hard to find something wrong with the kid!)

Who is more sensitive?
Unfortunately again we have reversed roles on this one. Brian is more sensitive than I am. I think it comes from years of working in my field that I kind of got hardened. However, have a baby and everything changes! I even cry at the television ALL the time now!

Who has more friends? We can’t go anywhere without Brian knowing SOMEBODY! He likes to stand and talk too, just like my Dad. The majority of my friends I am related to, so Brian wins this one.

Who has more siblings?
I do. Being exposed to girls is something that comes free when you join our clan.

Who wears the pants in the family? There is one leg for each of us, (though I pretend that I sometimes do).

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Daddy's Version of Being "In Charge"



Here's Bri babysitting. I went in and Cole was wide awake. I took this picture just as he closed his eyes.

Smiling

We finally captured the smile on video. It's short, but very sweet.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Aunt Lisa's Birthday Party




So I finally learned how to mix up the blog without the guidance of my sisters. Please forgive me if it's not cohesive-it's my first time!
Aunt Lisa turned 28 this week and so we had a little party at Grandma Hyer's to celebrate. I must admit, I did not feel like going ANYWHERE but we had fun. Here are a few pics, oddly enough-not a single one of Lisa....go figure!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

ABC Tag

I was sent this Tag in an e-mail.

A- Attached or single: Attached
B- Best Friend: Brian of course, Mom and Sisters
C- Cake or Pie: Cake-WITH frosting
D- Day of Choice: They all blend together lately…days when Brian is home
E- Essential Item: a good blanket
F- Favorite Color: red
G- Gummi Bears or Worms: Both
H- Hometown: Rupert
I- Indulgence(s): HOT baths
K- Kids: One
L- Life is incomplete without: Family and Food
M- Marriage Date: January 4, 2007
N- Number of Siblings: 3 sisters 1 brother
O- Oranges or Apples: Depends
P- Phobias or Fears: Being hit by a train
Q- Quote(s): "Anything can be cured with salt water….sweat, tears, or the sea."
R- Restaurant: Ruby River
S- Season: Summer
T- Tag Six: Whoever will complete this….you are tagged!
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I can put both feet behind my head
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: I am a Carnivore
W- Worst Habit: I am more than a little stubborn
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds (they are much more interesting)
Y- Your Favorite Food: Right now…anything (haven’t been chewing much lately)
Z: Zodiac: Taurus

Just a Little Venting

So just when I think it's going to end...something else comes up! I had the rest of my miserable wisdom teeth removed last week, and now I have dry sockets! I think that in 6 weeks to go through birth (and some unspeakable things that happen to your body afterwards), a seizure, two kidney stones, a death in the family, a major bad cold, visitors from all ends of the earth, oral surgery, emotional roller coaster with the farm sale and now dry sockets-on top of trying to take care of an infant.......I think I need a break! Can someone please take me to a beach??? I really could use a dose of Hawaii right about now. Sorry to all those who have been checking the blog faithfully. I really do promise I will get some more pictures up soon. I have just been spending every spare moment that Cole gives me in bed lately, but soon this too shall pass. OK, I feel better. I'm moving on!

It's Official


So people have been speculating on who Cole looks like. Most people say "He looks like his Dad". Check out this picture of Brian when he was two weeks old. There is no disputing....this kid was picked straight out of his dad's belly button!

Sunday, March 2, 2008