A True Ferguson.

Ok so I know I was suppose to write my next post about our anniversary but, I've been getting annoyed the past few weeks about having people think Alex is like 6 or 7 months old. Especially because I'm 5'4 and like 130 pounds and I've got this gigantic baby that I carry around on my hip all the time. I have to get into the explanation that my husband is 6'5 and 200+ pounds and blah blah blah. Everyone that knows me obviously understands right away from it, and how it kind of gets on my nerves when people I don't know act all surprised.

That and I got all these fun things for Alex, and I've realized he is like almost grown out of it! I mean I got him a swing for upstairs that he can barely fit in anymore, all these clothes, a bunch of toys and I'm like sitting here thinking this exact though: "My child is eating me out of house and home". Like literally.. when I found out I was going to have a baby, I thought he was going to probably be big because even though I was a preemie (5/6 weeks) I never realized why they called me that (until taking classes) because I was almost 7 pounds when I was born and John was a good size baby too.

So after doing all the wellness check-up stuff with the doctor at his 4 month check-up I was very honest and asked if he was normal for his size. If everything equaled out, you know height, weight, head circumstances and thankfully it did. Then I explained how I get people asking all these questions and being so surprised at his age. Well the doctor (who I love by the way) said everything was normal, and he told me to expect people to think that way because they don't realize who your married too, so don't be afraid to put it all on your husband. I laughed about it, but hey it's true.. (Sorry John ;). He even cracked a couple of jokes telling me that at least Alex is a good size because smaller babies make him think they're unhealthy and plump babies are always a good sign that everything is going right.

Anyways it was still on my mind until I heard the same thing from another doctor I saw there, and then talking to everyone in the Ferguson family. Having them here was more than a blessing, especially having Tiffany here. Her and Steph said how Ferguson babies were big babies and I wasn't the only one, that and everyone in town for the reunion said the same. That's just the way things are in the Ferguson family and just wait, they get bigger.

I feel really stupid new for letting such a small thing worry me, but who doesn't want a healthy baby? I just don't like the fact that kids are overweight now-a-days and are playing video games ALL DAY, watching TV.. and not outside playing or doing something. There are exceptions (healthy issues etc.) to what I am saying here so I'm hopefully I'm not offending anyone. But I never got to into all that and always enjoyed being with friends, playing, and doing sports.

Anyways.. I'm glad to have realized I was being an overly worried mom (as usual) and glad to know I've got a true Ferguson baby :)



^^That's the swing I'm talking about.. and that's Alex trying to bend upward to see what's going on.

Our anniversary is tomorrow... I can't wait!! I promise to write about everything!

Stick to a ROUTINE

Well I feel like this weekend has been a little bit crazy so far, I've wanted to update a little bit sooner but just haven't had any time! I feel like all the sudden Alex wants to be busy ALL day long. I can't believe I complained about how tough it was when he was born!! Now he's like a toddler who can't walk or crawl yet but wants to do things all the time. It's also been hard to get things back on a routine, with family here.

My routine:

-Wake up around 8-9am hearing Alex talking in his room
-Get a bottle ready because I know the minute I walk in that's exactly what he wants
-After, let him relax and play with a few toys I've put on a blanket to play with
-When that gets boring put him in his jumper (which I have a hilarious video of)
-Eat again and possibly go down for a nap (He's a cat "napper")
-Then pull out the play mat with all his favorite toys and get the songs going
-Another nap...*crosses fingers*
-After all that try some one-one play time
-Playing ridiculous games that makes him laugh
-Eat again and attempt to try another nap
-Finally try the last option of either taking him for a walk in the stroller or
putting him in his swing
-Get him in the high-chair to eat some veggies
-Play with Daddy until time to eat and bedtime
-Feed Alex between 8-9pm and possibly give him a bath
-Read him a few stories before putting him down

Repeat EVERY day.. or end up shooting yourself for getting a baby out of order.

This is how I find him in the morning after a nice night of sleeping through the night. I'm glad we've gotten through the growth spurts finally!


I finally have him on a routine and happy and he's been a little off/on his schedule because of the teething so he may wake up once during the night just to be rocked because of waking with tooth pain.

He's started to do a few new fun things:

-He talks non-stop until he either wears himself out or gets tired of it. And has also learned that making loud noises gets him attention. (Funny how babies are smarter than we think)


-Remember when I posted about catching him rolling around? Well when he's on his play mat or on his blanket with his toys he will roll onto one side and then just keep rolling. It's like he's gotta take it slow and then he's off and running. I have to watch his every move now!

-He grabs everything in sight.. any toy.. pacifier.. whatever. His favorite thing to do is hold onto his pacifier and try to start chewing on it, that or take it out of his mouth and put it back in. (but not the right way.. wouldn't that be nice?) Scary now that I have to watch what's what and where it is.

-Lastly and this is the best, I've been going to the gym after John gets home from work and while I'm gone, John usually gets dinner started. Well Alex is usually so excited to see him that John has to put him in the high chair so Alex can be part of the fun. Well I come home Monday while John's getting dinner together and I hear Alex is the kitchen freaking out. Every time John starts messing with the food he gets so mad! I started laughing so hard I had to sit down cause I couldn't breathe. I finally realized that if we feed him vegetables while were cooking he's so content and happy.


That's him before the veggies.. see that face, that's how irritated he really was.

Who would of known a baby would freak out so bad over food? I sure didn't think so, I thought they just drooled and looked mesmerized. Not my son, he shows a lot of emotion at dinner time.

I didn't know what to think when I saw this, John is completely in love with sunflower seeds and we usually stock pile a couple of bags of them because John goes through them so much. Well all Alex could do was just watch John eating them and started to make all kinds of noises every time John grabbed the bag. So.. I told john to just show it to him and let him try and hold it.. I caught this picture while this was all going on.


Of course he gets what he wants.. and he wont let it go either..


I also feel bad because the last day or so Alex has been chomping down on his gums trying to break his 2nd tooth through. I hate that he has to suffer so much.. dang tooth! But what's so wonderful is that John makes up all kinds of songs to sing to him.. and he actually loves it. I have a few of my own but John seems to be a lot more creative than me and isn't scared to do it in front of everyone.

I love how my son gets drugged up after a bottle.. he gets so hyped up when he wants one and right after he's finished it's like he collapses and wants to just lay there unconscious.


John and my anniversary is on Friday, and by popular demand from family members and friends I promise my next post will be how John and I met. The short version that is, I don't want to bore everyone with the long version, you don't need to know all the details to know how we feel in love. I can't wait to give John the gift I bought him.. and do the things I've planned if he didn't read this I'd tell everyone. Sorry honey♥♥

I think I need to blog more.. or write less. I always have these outrageously long blogs. At least everyone that doesn't see us often can be part every moment though!

From Happy to Sad..to Happy again

So I'm still editing all those freaking videos! I'm trying to fix some audio on them and cut and chop them into sections. (I feel so technical saying that lol) Anyways.. in the mean time of all that I snapped a few photos of Alex eating Sweet Potatoes which he has learned to love after a few days, just like his dad! He's not liking the high chair we have, but it does it's job until I decide on which one to buy from Chicco.

Before:


After:


Looks like Daddy wasn't making him to happy about taking all those pictures. LOL Happy to sad back to happy within 10 seconds. He was laughing and smiling and getting sad through the whole little experience. Funny how babies are!!


He LOVES his Pedilite popsicles on his sore gums :)

Alex's 1st tooth is starting to show and the 2nd is just right behind it, I can't wait until I get up one morning and get a huge smile with his teeth. I better glue both of my cameras to my hands! I don't want to miss a moment, I guess that's what happens with new moms they are just obsessed about everything!

You should see him with his new toy we bought him.. boy is that a laugh.

I hope to get the editing done as soon as I can (Family Reunion) and send everyone copies of it on a DVD and post it to the MAC Gallery.

Breaking Dawn

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up!! Breaking Dawn comes out a week from tomorrow! And if you Pre-Order it from Wal-mart you can get the book for $10.94 and with tax and shipping it ended up costing me $14.00! Not a bad deal, you end up saving like $8.00 or $9.00 bucks! That and they guarantee that it will be there by August 2nd, at least that's what the lady on the phone told me!

Next time I post I'll have some awesome videos!

Extended is always better.

So I promised that I would get down and write about the reunion! Sorry it's taken so long but a lot of people are still here and I'm trying to enjoy my time with them and do all the fun activities that we've all planned! It's so nice to have family in town, I know my friends are wondering where I have been but there is nothing like family.

So.. Saturday John and I get over there and of course we're always late as usual. I was so surprised and didn't realize how many people showed! I was SOOOO glad to see everyone! But anyways we all hung out and did some mingling and eating and then the stories started. I've still got some editing on the videos to do, but I at least got the pictures done! I didn't realize how many we took! Anyways we had a ton of fun catching up and laughing at all the stories! I hadn't even heard most of them before!! Here are a few of my favorite pictures..

Mady and Alex are SOOOO cute! I love how adorable Mady is, she is the sweetest happiest little thing ever. Not that Ethan, Lauren and Kate aren't either but man I could eat Mady up. She really seem to enjoy seeing Alex, and Alex was happy to see her too!



Anyways after story time and catch-up everyone went to go see Jack and Michelle's house and Me, John, Alex, Steve, Darla, Libbie, Ethan, Lauren, Kate, and Jenny went to the dinosaur museum. Wow, I really got an idea of what it would be like to have a bunch of kids in a few years. But actually in all reality they were great. They had so much fun looking at everything and especially playing in the sand area with the water sand and fake dinosaurs. I mean who wouldn't? I would jumped in myself if I could!

Ok.. so John had everyone make a scary face by "Jaws"..I love how Kate just poses and Ethan looks like he's swimming! Lauren actually looks scared, and Jenny is just laughing!




But this is an ALL TIME favorite. Kate has this innocent "I'm a perfect angel face" I was laughing so hard when I saw this! I now know how girls at this age get everything they want.




Alex sure enjoyed himself too.. Everyone was getting laughs and smiles left and right. I think he wished he was apart of the whole adventure. By the way we finally found out that the small bit of fussiness we've was cause Alex has an ear infection on top of teething! (I guess it happens to some babies when they teethe) But since it's under control now, I don't even realize he's teething he's been such an angel. I hope all my kids are as wonderful as him.



After the museum Heather and Janelle had to go catch their plan back and Mandy, Adam, the kids, Aunt Verla and Uncle Larry had to head back to Idaho and everyone kind of went and relaxed at home. Sunday I think everyone miraculously got up and went to the Tabernacle in the morning at 7 to leave (which would never happen for us since we don't get up until 8 for church). We had dinner and hung out and talked about all kinds of things.

The rest of the time we got together and did activities such as Park City, and going to temple square and the the Joseph Smith Memorial Building to see the movie they are playing (which made me cry) And we went to a few other places.. where Sharon, Katherine and I got lost because I have no sense of direction and then the 3 of us headed to my house to relax before dinner. Which again through me not paying attention took a long detour through American Fork to Pleasant Grove. We call it a "Good photo opp."



But there's the family.. All of us, what a great time we all had together. I hate that it was so fast but it's so great having extended family, I find it SO important to become close with everyone regardless of time or circumstances. I don't want to miss one minute to see everyone and enjoy my time with them.

Oh and if anyone wants to see the whole album and wants to download any go to our Mac Gallery "Family Reunion '08"

Just Checking-up..

Well Friday Alex and I met up with John to grab all the supplies for a Dutch Oven Dinner for our Wards Youth Conference. It was SO fun! I love Dutch Oven cooking!! We stacked about 5 ovens and everything cooked perfect, I was so worried it would come out good but everyone was coming back for seconds and third! Whoosh.. It sure was a lot of work though. I never realized that it took so much work for prep and everything after. But we enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed being able to contribute our time to the ward.

The rest of the weekend was pretty eventful with the family, and I promise to photoshop the pictures and edit the video as soon as possible. I'll make this past weekend it's own post! And everyone that wants pictures and a copy of the video email me please!!

Well today John, Alex and I got up early and had breakfast at Jack & Michelle's. Jack made fabulous omelets and I hung around talking with everyone. Then everyone took off to Park City, and I stayed back because Alex had to go to the doctor for his 4 month wellness check-up. Gosh he's 4 months! AH!! lol A big happy boy though!! He's doing so well.. he's 18 pounds now! And he's in the 90th percentile! I'm glad he's a big baby though, the doctor kept going on how good it is and how healthy it makes him! Alex could care-less though, he slept the whole time. Lazy!

I brought up the rolling around, me waking up catching him asleep on his stomach (kind of scary the first or second time), and how he likes to stand and seems to hold his own weight for a long periods of time. The doctor said he's doing everything at a 6 month olds age though, I was REALLY surprised. He said he's just a fast grower and wouldn't be surprised if every milestone comes early! Gosh what am I going to do when he starts crawling! AH!! He's already trying to start the sitting up alone on my lap! It's hilarious.. I've tried to catch it on camera but haven't had luck yet!

And shots.. how I'm a lucky mommy. He's always a trooper every single time. I barely see him shed a tear!

Oh and Adam checked Alex out on Saturday (it's nice to have a Dentist in the family lol!) and he doesn't have one tooth.. he has two!! Two freaking tooth and handling it great! What a little macho boy he is.

Well that's that for now.. I've got some funny stuff for the next few posts.

P.S. We've started solids, we're going to have some great pictures.

House full of Grumps

Well a lot has happened in the last week or so! I've been busy running around planning the sealing stuff (which I know is almost idiotic because I don't have a date set just yet) But I see it this way, I'll have nothing to plan when it comes down to everything which is kind of a relief on my end. I hate being a mess and in a rush of things, I turn into a totally different person and get real irritated with everything and everyone. I'm what you call a "perfectionist" especially when it comes to "my special day".. pathetic.. I know.

Well I've made this goal that if I go to the gym at least 5 days a week.. 6 if I have time, I eat healthy (John and I are on a great diet), and I meet my goal weight I can go get some fun new clothes, and go back to one of my favorite things to do. Tanning. I know it's bad for you and I'll probably be like 40 and have skin cancer but I love it. I hate tanning in the heat because I get so uncomfortable, and you have no idea how much unregulated rays you get and 20 minutes of a certain dose of rays is great for me. I love Vitamin D and as stupid as it sounds I'm much happier in the summer when the sun is out here then in the winter when it just stays cold, cloudy, and it snows. I use to be a Manager of a tanning salon when John and I first moved to Utah and I LOVED it. Even though I kinda got messed over by the owner it was nice to have a 60 hour a week job that I enjoyed.. I even got free tans. Tanning in Utah is EXPENSIVE! Texas is so much better and they have salons anywhere! Utah you have to search for the right place. Anyways.. that's how I'm going to reward myself.

In other news Alex has two new milestones he has hit. I can't believe he is growing SO fast.. it's almost scary!! Well He already rolls to one side, and now every now and then and fight himself to get on his stomach and when he does it's hilarious! He's ok for the first few seconds and then out of no where he freaks out! I mean he gets so mad because he can't get back over!! I laugh so hard and I think it makes it worse.. but oh well it's cute.

The second milestone is he got a tooth! This little guy is teething! AHH!! The last few days have been tough at nap time and bed time and out of no where he wakes up hysterical at night and then after a little he goes right back to sleep. Well Libbie was feeling around today and she didn't feel anything and then Alex bit down on her finger and poof! A little sharp edge sticking out. He loves his teething rings.. thank goodness for that!! I've got a whole range of stuff to Baby Orajel to Tablets to soothe. I just feel bad because I had no idea what was going on and I was so restless trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. Obviously nothing! He's just growing a dang tooth! Woo.. it's actually a relief. That's where the title comes in, we have all been grumpy, and with having just a little bit of less sleep makes life more difficult. Well I take that back, Alex is fun and giggly until nap time. But I shouldn't be complaining I get a whole lot more sleep than I did when he was first born!!

Oh and I thought I'd share this funny picture of Alex.. this is how he looks when he wakes up in the morning. Who ever made crib bumpers is a genius! All I need is a broken leg or something.




Sunny was in town with the girls last weekend! Which was super fun!! They are all COMPLETELY adorable and it makes me want a girl more and more! I thought I'd share these pictures for everyone to see!





As you can see my poor son had a long day. Anyways I had so much fun hanging out and talking with everyone! I was sad we didn't get to hang out longer but I know I'll get to see them soon again!

Lastly, the Ferguson "non-reunion" starts this weekend! Everyone is pretty much going to be there and I'm so excited! I love big families..ok well I take that back too. I didn't love big families until I met John's. I LOVE having so many people to talk with and spend time with! I have 3 aunts, 3 uncles, 5 cousins and 2 grandmas, 1 grandpa.. and a set of step-grandparents. That is super small compared to everyone else I know. I love staying in contact with the Ostler and Ferguson side. Everyone is so nice, warm and outgoing!

I'll let everyone know how it goes and have lots of pictures!!

Planning things is not my style

So I've finally decided on a winter sealing at the Salt Lake Temple. I'm not a big fan of the winter and I feel like a Spring sealing would be very beautiful but I'm way to excited to wait any longer. We are going through the Salt Lake Temple this next week.. I hear so many awesome thing about it, I can't wait anymore! Everyone keeps asking when we plan on getting sealed and I promise to tell everyone a few months in advance so they can be prepared.

You know I never realized how indecisive I was until I tried to start planning a sealing for John and I. There are so many choices and it's almost frustrating, I can't decided on a cake for a reasonable price and a fun/classy reception area.

If this could be my "dream" sealing I would have everything.

-A photographer that could capture every important moment
-A videography which could make everything timeless
-Tons of orchids for my flowers
-A cake by The Cake Studio
-My Reception/Dinner Party at La Caille
-A wedding dress designed by Vera Wang (A girl can dream can't she??)
-A well needed "honeymoon" in Fiji
-Saydie Hornsby to play her song Forever for John and I at the reception/dinner
-Jewelry from Tiffany's and/or Cartier (Still dreaming... amuse me :)
-Tabula Rasa Stationers to do my invitations

This is what I plan on doing..

-I found a photographer that I'm very interested in using and he also does videography
-Still deciding on a floral design
-Found the cake I like by Racheal Gerber
-Still dreaming about La Caille for my reception/dinner
-HOPING to get away for a few days for a well deserved vacation to some where peaceful
-Planning of Saydie to sing the Forever song for us. :)
-And Jewelry from my grandmother.. (I think that's better than any Tiffany/Cartier!)
-Invitations are still undecided
-I think I've also found the dress that I'm falling in love with
And I'm very proud that I found something under my budget price! I really would like any ones opinion on it.. like I said I'm indecisive!! I wasn't to excited about having to wear a modest dress, but now I'm actually thrilled!




I know I'm going a little all out and it's just a sealing but I never got to have a traditional wedding and John feels like our sealing can make up for it!

If you have an suggestions, ideas, or any tips let me know!

I feel like I'm dreaming.

Well this last week has been very peaceful actually! I got to finally relax for a few days and enjoy sometime with Alex one-on-one. Since I had all this free time I was able to read the new book Eclipse that I haven't been able to touch since I've been so busy the last few weeks. Well I started it Tuesday and boy did I read! I read over 400 pages! It's like addicting and after I finally finished it, it was almost weird because I couldn't pick up another book and actually read it. I finally have to wait, but thankfully not that long!

I also started my "temple hopping" and got to go to the Jordan River temple which was beautiful. We ate lunch there and holy cow the food there was better than any fast food place I've ever been too! It's funny though every time you go through the temple you really do learn something new. I always enjoy my time there with John.

Any ways this nice 3-day weekend was so much fun! I was so glad to be able to spend a few days as a family with John and Alex! Thursday John had a half-day and we went running around to run errands and got our cousin Tiffany's daughter Lacey some clothes for a gift.

Friday was an awesome 4th of July! John and I slept in until like 10 or 11 with Alex! We hung around all day and John and I went bargain shopping for a few things which is always fun. We came home and took a nap (I've been super tired lately) and then went over to John Sr. and Libbie's house for dinner and fireworks. I almost bought Alex an outfit for the 4th but I remembered I had my FAVORITE outfit that was red, white, and blue!! It's from Zutano one of my favorite clothing lines. Here's how my cute munchkin looks:




Saturday John somehow talked me into going to Vernon Reservoir and trying to fish and catch craw fish. WHAT A DISASTER!! I brought the play-yard, Alex's port a-swing, and got the umbrellas and everything set up and we were there for maybe 10 mins and we were both so irritated we packed up and headed to Strawberry. And what a good idea that was! We found our new "secret hunting grounds" lol and caught nearly 300 craw fish. YUMMY!! It only took us a little over an hour and this is the funny part.. we didn't even use the trap we bought. We tied fishing line to raw chicken and just watched those suckers swarm onto the chicken and pulled them in.

Here they are:




^^There is John enjoying himself thinking he's cool. lol

And here's the finished product:




Alex felt like the craw fish were more important then him and wanted attention the last 30 mins so I stuck him in his sling naked! :) Funny baby he is.



That night we had friends over for dinner which was way fun, I got to overwhelm Chelsea with baby advice and bargains. I felt bad after she left because I know how overwhelmed I was even without advice from other people! I didn't even realize it was nearly midnight by the time we finished playing the Wii. (Way past my bedtime now-a-days) But I guess the old saying is true: Times flies when your having fun! That and busy with a baby. I think they forgot to add that in when they wrote that saying!

Any ways Sunday nearly topped Saturday! I was so excited to finally meet Tiffany, Bryce, Riley, Jack and of course Lacey! They had a last minute baby blessing here and Lacey looked GORGEOUS! I was so jealous and poor John got to here me all day talk about how much I want a girl now! Here gown is beautiful too! Look at it!! It was a beautiful blessing though and I was so excited to be able to talk with Tiffany! She's just as outgoing as her twin Stephanie (who is equally awesome too) and loves to talk about everything!




I finally found insurance for the three of us which was a battle but it was worth it and it's actually a really good plan. Alex is still turning over as much as he can and now has found his voice and LOVES to talk. It's so cute to hear it but after 30 mins in the car and him screaming you almost want to bang your head on the dash because he gets so loud! John and I thought he was in pain, but low in behold he's thinks it's funny to make all kinds of noises now. He's growing fast too! It was funny looking at Lacey and him after the blessing because she's a month younger and just a like 2 pounds less. I love that Alex is big though.. he seems to be doing everything either on time or just a little earlier. Here is one of my favorites.. I was trying to get his huge milk mustache and forgot the flash was up and look how it turned out.. I like that his blue eyes are popping out!!



Ok well I have talked enough.. and I hear Alex talking trying to tell me he wants me to come play with him. LOL Sorry it's been so long!