cookie monster

I recently took Drew to his 8 month check up. Drew is a pretty happy baby, and usually smiles at almost everyone, except for his pediatrcian. I don't know if he just associates getting shots with seeing Dr. Nilson, and just doesn't like him, or what? But it is pretty funny! He is such a nice guy, but Drew is not a fan. Sorry Andrew..! Anyway.. I was shocked to see that he weighs the same as he did at his 6 month check up..sure doesn't feel like it! He is 22 lbs and 28 inches long. He grew 2 inches since his last appointment. He is so mobile, and is starting to lose his baby fat, and sprout like a litte bean stalk!

We've recently started introducing meats and more solid foods, and Drew is LOVING it! Every time Steven or I have food, Andrew begs like a little puppy for a bite. It is SOOO annoying! It was cute for about a week, and now it is kind of embarrassing, (especially in public.) Haha! I made cookies the other day for Steven to take to work, and Andrew whined until he got a little bite.. bad idea. He threw a temper tanturm for about ten minutes when I wouldn't let him have any more. So..we resorted to buying him his own cookies, and he loves them! Plums are also a new fave.

{Devouring his cookie}

He now waves periodically, shakes his head "no", claps when no one is looking, makes kissy noises, still only says, mama, dada & baba, scales the wall, screams when he doesn't get what he wants, knows how to manipulate, only falls asleep after we sing a million nursery rhymes, loves his back tickled, gets my cell phone more than I do, HATES getting dressed, opens every drawer within his reach, loves to shut doors, and knows exactly where all the door stoppers are located in the house.

{On our way to church}

{This little guy was just hanging out on our back patio today!}

Not a goodbye... a see you later

This past year my family was lucky enough to host an exchange student from Neuss, Germany. I have to admit, we were all a little bit nervous about having an exchange student hanging around for an entire year, especially if she was weird. Ha ha!

We met Eileen last summer for the first time, and instantly knew she was going to fit in perfectly when she told us she loved diet coke! I think she was more addicted to "crispy & delicious" diet cokes, than anyone else in our family. Not only did she love diet coke, but she had such a funny sense of humor. She constantly had us peeing our pants, by saying such funny things. (You don't expect someone from another country to "get" your sarcasm, and crack jokes in your language.)

The year Eileen spent with us was such a special one. Right after she arrived in Utah, we welcomed two new little people into the family. Not only was Eileen here to be a daughter, and sister, but she also became an aunt! Livi and Drew LOVED her!!!

Eileen and her dad came and stayed with us for a couple of days this week, (after traveling all over for 3 weeks, before returning to Germany.) Today was the last day we will see Eileen for...a while. We grew to love her just like a sister, and will never forget the memories our family made with her. It's just not going to feel right when we go to Logan for a visit, without Eileen being there. Today as we were tearfully departing, we decided, that is wasn't a goodbye, it was going to be a, see you soon.

We love you Eileen, and we'll see you soon.

Even though this day was a sad one for me, my little Drew is always capable of cheering me right up! What would I do without him?!

Here are a couple of cute pictures from today :)

(I let him eat his dinner all by himself...SUPER MESSY, but fun!!!)

(crazy hair)

The {not so} computer savvy...Help!

Like I promised, I now have a picture of Drews bottom two teeth! They are so cute, and boy are they SHARP! He rarely shows them off, so it is really difficult to snap a picture unless we trick him into thinking he's going to get something yummy to eat. The picture is a bit bright, but it's the best I've got...so far!

This is what happens when someone learns how to escape from their bumbo. Although, he loves to play in the laundry basket, especially when Steven pushes him around the house like he is "driving a car". Ha ha!

I don't know where he gets it..but Drew is so happy in the morning! Steven and I definitely are not morning people, but every morning I wake up to Andrew giggling and playing in his crib. He was so smiley the other day when he woke up, and had some crazy hair, so I had to take a pic.

Anyway, I do have a few videos I would like to upload, and I like to think I am a little bit computer savvy, but apparently I'm not. I CAN'T for the life of me upload a stupid video onto this blog!! It always says "an has error occurred".. {really annoying}. So if anyone has some advice, it would be much appreciated. :)

Pictureless Post {Lame, I know}

I feel like I have neglected writing in my journal so much lately. I have been so busy with trying to get good grades, being a wife, and chasing around a CRAWLING baby! Why on earth was I so excited for him to become mobile?? It is such a hassle, but he sure loves it!

About 2 weeks ago, Andrew started to "army crawl". We were hoping that while we were in Logan, Drew would see Olivia (his cousin) crawling, and that he would figure it out. Well.. that wasn't the case. He continued to "army crawl", but never couldn't quite figure out the arm movements, until.. the other day... And holy cow, does it keep me busy. Now that he is crawling, he is now too cool for his bouncy toy that used to keep him entertained ALL day. He also knows how to get out of his Bumbo, hates his swing, so there is no place other than his crib that I can put him, knowing he will be safe.

Andrew has also started doing something that I think is so funny. Every day we have play time in his bedroom, and I let him play with all of his toys, and basically do whatever he wants. (His room is baby proofed.) The other day as we were playing, he figured out he could move his bedroom door.. he then realized he could actually shut the door! It is the funniest thing I have ever seen. He pushes the door, crawls a bit, pushes it some more, crawls, and then shuts it! haha! I have it on video, I just need to upload it!

Well, life is going great! We are really liking it down here in St. George, but it is pretty lonely being away from family. I was never homesick when we first moved down here, but each time I go to Logan to visit, I feel more, and more homesick when I have to come back to St. George. Hopefully we'll be able to move back, or closer someday! :)

My next post will have pics, I promise!

what we've been up to lately..

Last month my hubby and I celebrated our 2nd Anniversary! We went to our favorite Sushi restaurant called Benjas. It is delicious. If you ever go there.. you have to get the mango dessert. It is sticky rice, with coconut milk and sliced mangos. A-MAZING! This year we had a guest joining us (Andrew) because we had no babysitter :) He was such a good boy at dinner, and actually sat in his car seat the whole time. -That's a first! It was such a fun day, and I cannot believe 2 years have already gone by! I love you, Steven!

Last week Andrew had quite the adventure! He went on his first airplane ride. My parents wanted Andrew and I to head up to Logan early for the long Memorial Day weekend, while Steven worked. He had to work until Friday, so on Wednesday Drew and I were on our way. I was so nervous to fly with a baby. Andrew was teething so I thought it was going to be a disaster. But he did SO good. He didn't even make a peep, and slept most of the time. All the people on the plane were quite impressed! (I wanted to get a picture of him, but I was too preoccupied!)

We had such a fun time in Logan and loved seeing everyone. After we were in Logan for a few days, we then made it down to West Jordan to visit Stevens family. Here are a few pictures from our visit!

(My friend Emilys baby, Grahm, 4 weeks)

(Drew was getting his 2 bottom teeth, and was not very happy!)

(Spongebob jammies! He loves watching Spongebob on TV)

(Ready to go bowling!)

(At the bowling alley with daddy! He LOVES his dad)

(First time on the trampoline with aunt Tay)

(Sippin' his water bottle!)

(Teething and eating anything, and everything)

(Playing with aunt Jenn after church!)

(Playing with grandma Deb)

In 6 days Drew will be 8 months old! I can't believe that within only 4 months he will be a year old. It is so crazy to think about! He has started to "army crawl", and now has 2 cute little bottom teeth! I have been trying to get a picture of them, but he pries that little mouth of his shut! So as soon as I can get him to show us his teeth, ill post a pic! They are sure cute little things! Also, the past couple of weeks his favorite word to say is, "Mama". I love it! I hear, "ma ma ma ma" all day long!

As for Steven and I, we are doing great! Steven is really loving his job, and is now studying for the GMAT, and thinking about going back to school to get his masters. Hopefully that will take us back to Utah State!! (Cross your fingers for us!) As for me, I am just taking online classes, and staying very busy being a mommy!

I think this picture is so cute, so I thought I'd share :)