The weekend blues.

So I have to be honest, I love when the weekend comes around because even though I spend a lot of time with John during the week I feel like I really get a lot of more one on one time during the weekend. Well with John trying to get his website finished, me trying to get a few things in the house organized, Alex trying to get attention in the mix and showing his love for his new training cup, and me with a sprained wrist.

Can life get anymore exciting?

Oh yes I think it can, it finally happened.. the one thing I was worried about. I didn't even notice it until Saturday when John and I were cooking dinner and I put Alex down on his play mat and next thing I know he's moved about a foot behind it. I didn't really think much of it and just thought he'd probably rolled himself there. I moved him back and got back to starting dinner, after everything was going I sat down on the couch and started a that new movie "Made of Honor". (Which is a great movie btw) I kept glancing over at Alex and every time I looked over he seemed farther away from his toys. I decided to move him back and watch him for a minute or two to figure out what was going on. All the sudden after putting him out his stomach he gets into the push-up position and starts grabbing for his toys.. Ok ok no big deal right? Yeah right, until he starts moving those legs and I see him pushing his butt in the air and going backwards. I put two and two together and realized Alex is crawling backwards! I was shocked, happy, and nervous all in the same moment and all I could think about is my life is going to change a little more again! I know I still have some time before he really gets moving fast but I know it won't be as long as I like. And we all know what that mean, baby proofing. I haven't decorated my house to much just yet because I knew the days of baby proofing were coming and didn't want to find new places for stuff that Alex my get into. I guess I'll be looking for more and more things to secure my home up so Alex doesn't start getting into trouble. I know the statement most mothers say is true though, once they start getting to where they are moving around it gets tougher because you have to watch them 24/7 from then on out. I'm definitely not ready for this. I'll have to post a video of him "in the act". =)


I won't go into the training cup to much other than Alex is holding his bottle so well I thought I'd give a training cup a try. Well it actually went well other then the fact I tried it on him when he was starving and he hated the sippy spout. Obviously your not suppose to try new things like that out when your child is starving to death. Smart huh? Update on the teeth, they are slowly making their way down and deciding to be stubborn which ends up irritating Alex. Fun fun fun.

Well in less exciting news, John's been a bit more busier than he usually is working hard like always and I've been stuck trying to entertain myself. That consists of me organizing things that haven't been taken care of yet, exercising, catching up on a few shows I've been watching and getting a book or two read. Also it's a good thing I have such nice ladies in my Ward. I've finally made some friend and I'm glad that I'll probably have more fun activities to keep me busy during the week. I've pretty much finished a few things I needed to get organized and set up and I was worrying what I was going to do with all my free time. I'm also glad good friend of mine that lived in my previous ward is actually moving down to Provo for a little while which I'm super excited about. She's got to great kids and expecting her 3rd here soon and she's so much fun to be around!

Ok and the sprained wrist issue. Let me first update you that I haven't had Shin Splints for a little over a week now and I was EXTREMELY happy to be able to give up the bike. It wasn't very fun and I could never get my heart rate up enough no matter how hard I pushed myself. Well since I go on the elliptical machine things have been a whole lot better until Thursday. I didn't notice until the next day but after I did lifting for my upper chest I realized my wrist was bothering me. I hurt my lovely tendon in my right wrist and have to wear it in an ace bandage for a few days, I hope it heals soon I feel like I keep getting myself off my routine! ARGH!

But the fun thing is the countdown for Halloween begins in a few days!! I've already picked out Alex's costume and just have to order it online! I can't wait to post picture of it, and even though I might be in Dallas for Halloween we'll still have a blast!

Offerings..

Ok so I've realized that I need to learn to share, I've got a few emails and comments on my blog background and header and stuff. I am COMPLETELY willing to make anyone a background and header for a small price. (Just kidding of course! =) Feel free to leave me a comment or email me if you are interested and want one, I love making them and I usually get it done within a day or so. (Depending on how fast I work and how abstract you want it) I have tons of stuff to pick from and websites I can tell you about so you can make a lot of the choices for yourself.

Any who.. just offering my fun filled services for those who think they're blog is boring and feel like it needs a little pep in it's step! lol

Fall Colors, Mini-Picnics, and Doc Apts.

Lets start from the end and word ourselves backwards, just for the heck of it. The two things I really hate about taking Alex to the doctor is the drive has gone from being about 5 minutes from the house to about 20 minutes and the fact that the office is so busy that we sometimes end up waiting 20 or 30 minutes to see Alex's doctor. I hate waiting, if I had things to do to keep me busy while I was there I wouldn't complain but because all I have to do is look at my phone and keep Alex busy, which gets quite boring for him after about 10 or 15 minutes.

But once we finally got to see Alex's doctor we found out how big Alex is getting, he's almost off the charts growth wise! Gosh, I can't believe the fact that my son's growth doesn't just slow down a little. He's in 9 month old clothing and almost ready for 12 months, I feel like I can't buy him enough clothes to fit in! He's wearing size 4 diapers and I guess has for awhile now, he's eating 8 ounces a feeding with cereal for breakfast, fruit for lunch, and veggies for dinner. I thought that was enough, the doctor told me to start him on table food! I was actually speechless and shocked all at the same time. But I guess it's a good way to get him started on getting use to what we eat cause there are a few veggies and fruit he doesn't prefer.


And we're definitely dealing with his two top teeth that are trying to cut through above you can see him with the frozen pacifier, and him reaching for me holding the baby carrot he chews on. Poor Alex has been miserable he's drooling like crazy, and he gets kinda fussy where he wants me to hold him until he falls asleep. This usually last for about 2 or 3 days until it cuts through, but these two are taking a little bit longer. I feel so bad for him cause all I can do is give him Tylenol or Motrin, teethers, frozen pacifiers, and other stuff to be a short relief. That and trying to soothe him with rocking, bouncing, and swinging, I thought his shots would of been bad but he barely flinched at the doctors office, and those usually involve a minute or so of crying until I kiss them and make him laugh. Nope, teething definitely tops whatever else is going on, it reminds me of when Alex and the acid reflux days. Speaking of acid reflux Alex no longer has to take any medicine! Woo hoo! He hasn't had symptoms in a month or two but they always say to keep giving it to make sure it doesn't reappear. Well I finally ran out, and he hasn't changed a bit either way, thank goodness for that!

Well on Saturday we went up into the mountains to enjoy the cooler weather and go on a fun picnic (which I was DYING from hunger by the time we got there) and enjoy some time to relax and be a family. Which I love doing, John and I spend a lot of time together but it's usually at home or when we are out running errands and I'm super lucky he gets to spend a lot of time with Alex, but we all needed a break from reality and time to kind of get away.


Aren't his shoes just adorable, I found them while I was pregnant with Alex and I've been waiting to put him in the things. They are so cute and he actually loves wearing them! I know they're for looks and all but I love dressing him up!


We all had so much fun taking tons of pictures of the leaves changing and playing out in the leaves! The food was all so delicious even though all I had was a hotdog, trail mix, and beef jerky. Don't think I didn't want some of those chips that you see in that picture, because I did but I didn't give in though!!


Alex loved chewing on the water bottles for some reason, he grabbed it all by himself and when I would take it away and give him something different he wasn't very happy. And he's trying to squirm out of the bumbo now that he's getting bigger.. before I know it he'll be getting out all on his own.


I always forget why I love the fall, probably because nothing really changes in Dallas. Of course the leaves changes, but it's definitely not as pretty as it is here. I think I take the beautiful landscape and mountains for granted some times, it really is beautiful here as much as I'd rather move back to Dallas. I wouldn't mind someday having a little vacation home here.


Until next time...

Shin splints

Where to begin, I feel like this week has been kind of a longer week than others. Even though I'm all unpacked and everything seems to be in order I keep finding myself with unfinished tasks all over the house. I'm the kind of person who has to have things complete if you don't already know me, I'm close to having OCD when in comes to cleaning and I love order. Funny how having a baby puts you into shambles and doesn't let life run the way you want/expect it to.

Alex seems to be dealing with teething a little bit better this time around then the first time. Maybe it's because I caught it early or maybe I'm just able to read the signs when he really needs something. But I can say this, I really feel for the moms who have babies screaming hours and hours on end because nothing helps their poor gums. All Alex needs is a frozen pacifier, some toys to chew on and maybe some Tylenol here and there. All in all it's going good, I hope I just didn't jinx myself.

So, I've found a new kind of "hobby" you might call it. I spend a few hours a week making new blog backgrounds and headers for myself. It's actually become quite fun and the more and more I work on it the better I seem to be getting. I hope to be able to make some of those awesome backgrounds that you see the pros make. But it's all in good time and from going to having no idea what I'm doing to finally getting the hang of it makes me feel pretty good about myself. I'm pretty handy with a lot of html codes/css/xml and I've become pretty good with Photoshop. I think I'm becoming a computer nerd.

So.. the topic on hand. Shin splints; Have you ever just run yourself to the end of your rope and ended up realizing you've probably pushed yourself a little to much? Well I finally realized that yesterday after wondering what the heck was wrong with me. But let's take a little step back in time.. back oh not to long ago lets say 3 or 4 years. I never had to workout as a teenager, I always had a high metabolism and never worried about my figure. I did have to run in sports like cheer leading, drill team, and track (the little that I did, I wasn't to much of a candidate for that sport I'm only 5'4 ya know) Well we usually ran everyday either before school or after to just make sure we were staying somewhat fit, but lately I had been having to run before and after school and it was kind of wearing me out. I started to complain about my shins hurting but kept blowing it off until one day I could barely even walk, and I went to the nurse and she laughed saying someone must of been working me hard or something like that and said I had shin splints and to take a week off from running and do the stationary bike. Well I've found myself in the same position now, I run 6 days a week and I have for awhile now, I also meet with my trainer 2-3 days a week to do the right exercises for my legs/abs/arms and follow her advice about running. I drink tons of water and I stretch and I couldn't figure it out until now, or at least I think I have.. I've been running a little bit longer and at a faster speed. Whatever I've done it's made it to where I have to ride a stationary bike and I'm definitely not a fan of the bike.

Well I'll be fine, but I hate the fact that my schedule is all thrown off now, and I now know how Alex feels when his schedule gets throw him off. Eh.. enough.

I leave you with this..

Funny little thing he is, I need to post the video of him eating and playing with his food.

I promise to get to my tag from Amy done next, it's just hard to think of 6 "quirks" right off the bat.

6 Months Old

6 Months Old

2008-09-18

I honestly can't believe that half of a year has gone by so quickly. I remember when Alex was just born and he was so tiny and needed so much help doing everything. Now he's this huge baby trying to do everything possible on his own, and trying to be "Mr. Independent" and getting frustrated when he can't get something done for himself. I feel like he's growing up so fast and if I don't capture every moment I'm going to forget all the important things he's learned. (That's probably why I've got like 500+ photos and like 10 or 11 videos of him)


I remember just building up to the day of him being here and all the hard work and stuff I went through in the delivery room! All I could think about was this was so painful, and I don't know how I kept my cool and didn't use vulgar language or try to kill anyone. Lol It was so worth it in the end, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Things Alex has accomplished in the last 6 months:


Alex has come so far in the last 6 months it is almost unreal. I remember when it was such a struggle for him to sleep just 3 or 4 hours at night and now I'm so lucky that he sleeps 12 hours! I don't even remember what it feels like to not to get a good nights rest any longer. (I remember begging for this day to come) He sleeps so well now, and still takes several wonderful naps.. I feel like the luckiest mom in the world to be honest with you.


He went from this^^

To that in a matter of me snapping a picture
He's rolling around so much, I can't turn my back for more than 2 seconds not to find him across the room getting into all kinds of things. I remember when tummy time was a struggle and Alex use to fight me after being on his stomach for more than 5 minutes. Now he's on his stomach all the time and I swear he's getting close to crawling, he tries so hard to reach his toys and starts to try to pull himself and then ends up rolling over. I know baby proofing was going to have to happen soon, but no this soon!


Sitting-up went from a distant dream to Alex wanting to sit up all day long if he could. Lying down and relaxing is only an option at nap time and I think if he could he would sleep sitting up. He's even started to try "scooting" around when I hold him on my lap. He wants to move so badly and I bet if he could he'd be running around the house by now. (Definitely not something I'm prepared or ready for just yet!!)


Babbling is a whole different story, I think once Alex realized he had a voice, he uses it as much as possible. It went from loud shrieks to him literally trying to mumble gibberish to himself. He's even said "da-da", and "hey" but I know he doesn't realize what he's saying and won't for a few more months. If was funny though, because while I was in Texas with Bubby she was playing with him and she got so excited and thought he's was saying his first words. I wish that was the case sometimes because then we could communicate a whole lot better. (I know what a few of your are thinking.. be patient because once they start they don't stop)


I received a ton of toys and rattles for Alex before he was born and I always thought they'd go to a waste. Well that was definitely not the case, if Alex isn't being preoccupied with something we have an issue. He loves anything he can hold onto to shake or pass from one hand to another. He can't get enough of his toys or anything he can reach out and grab (his toes which he just discovered), and makes sure if he can't reach it he finds a way to get it by either grabbing it himself or telling everyone around him he wants it.


Remember this photo?
Another fun thing for me was the whole teething experience. (completely being sarcastic) I remember being so frustrated and worried because I couldn't figure out for almost a week why Alex was so extremely fussy. I couldn't understand what I was doing wrong and tried to do my best to keep him happy and content. Well I'm glad that it wasn't me and it was teeth coming in, because I felt like I was at a total loss and was not doing the best I could to be a mom. I'm glad I can see the signs now and don't have to worry anymore. Funny thing is, he's teething again and I finally realized it a day or two after we got home. I wish I could have like a week or two of fussiness and then all the sudden he's got a whole set of teeth! But I'm not that lucky, and will unfortunately have to watch him suffer, thank goodness for Tylenol, Pedilite pops, and toys to chew on.


I think it's so much fun to look back on all the wonderful things I've got to experience with Alex so far. I know there are tons to come and I can't wait. I wish there was some kind of way I could slow down time a little bit because I feel like before long he's going to be walking and talking and then kindergarten! I completely feel for all of you mommies who have to send your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd off to school. John and I were just talking about it last night that once you have a child it's like time seems to pick up and really take off, I remember complaining about how days just use to linger and it took forever for the weekend to come.. not anymore.

BABIES!!!

So before I get to my Dallas post I want to congratulate my best friend Lea (funny how we have the same name huh?) and my really good friend Jessica! They both had baby boys last week! I got to see Jessica's son Braylon who is so adorable and I hope to see Xander; Lea's son ASAP! We video chat in the mean time and he's such a stud.


Xander Robert Brenton Cheney born Sept. 9th at 9:11 pm 7lbs 1 oz 20 inches

It was really funny because I knew Lea was being induced and it was an all day calling spree so I could check on how she was and what her progress was. I wish I could of been there but Wayne was great about giving me updates and telling me how she was and I even got to talk to her when she was all giddy after she got the epidural! She's such a trooper and all we can talk about is how we can't believe we're moms.


Braylon Preston Reese born Sept 10th at 2:14 pm. 7 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches

Jessica is a whole different story, we were actually suppose to go have lunch together on Friday and catch up and she was going to meet Alex, we went to high school together and it has been forever since we saw each other! Well while I'm actually talking about her and her pregnancy to my grandmother I get a text from her saying Braylon is here! I was so shocked, and the last time we talked she was praying she wasn't going yo have to be induced and wanted to wait a few more days. I got to meet her new husband Sig and Braylon before I left.. he's so precious.

Seeing newborns makes me want to have another baby so bad!! I don't know how much longer I can wait!

Humidity, Naps, and Hurricanes

Ok, so I don't even know where to start. I have so much to write about, with my first experience flying with a baby, Hurricane Ike, and my amazing trip to Dallas. I guess it all really started when my cousin called me a week before I left to tell me we have to get something set so I could fly out and see everyone. We had been talking about it for a few weeks, but with the move up in the air and me running around like a chicken with it's head cut off we could never set an exact date. The day of our move we finally set it all in stone and I don't think I could of been more excited. I actually think it made the move a whole lot more bearable and actually made the days go by a whole lot faster.

All the sudden it was Sunday night and I was barely packed and trying not to be COMPLETELY nervous about how Alex would take the whole experience. I went to bed at 2AM (not realizing the time) and got up at 3AM trying to get dressed, feed a baby, and yes finish packing. I'm a complete procrastinator when it comes to packing, that and I always pack way to much unnecessary items. Well I finally got everything together and John and I got on our way to the airport. Well we're always about an hour early (which is usually more than plenty of time) and considering it was a 6AM flight (yes I picked the time, you'll understand why later) I kept thinking no one was going to really be flying that early. Especially since I've flown out of SLC airport at that time before and it was always empty. Well I get there and start panicking, they had two people checking-in bags and there was a line of about 20 people waiting. It was so bad, and then I actually said a fast little prayer and all the sudden another man starts helping check bags in and starts asking for everyone for the 6AM flight to DFW. I was so excited that I almost flew to the desk to get my bags check-in! Alex and I gave our quick, but loving goodbyes to John and rushed to security to be checked and then literally RAN with an umbrella stroller, car seat, a diaper bag, and an at least 22 pound baby to my gate. I made it with about 5 minutes to spare and got a whole row to myself in the back with Alex... here comes the worrying.


I had been trying to prepare myself all week about how this might go.I had heard great stories and nightmares about babies and flying and I was honestly expecting a complete nightmare. I actually picked the 6AM flight just because Alex usually sleeps until 9 or 10 and I thought I'd get lucky and he'd sleep through the whole trip. Alex slept the entire car ride to the airport and until I took him out of his car seat to go through security. But now he was wide awake looking around everywhere and trying to grab everything in reach. I had the bottle ready, toys, blanket and everything and even had the Tylenol just in case he decided to through a fit. Well I wish I wouldn't of lost sleep over all the worry because once the plane engines turned on he was out like a light. He was out so hard that I even picked him up to check his diaper and he didn't budge. He slept the whole flight and didn't wake up until I got off the plane and put him in his stroller. He was so comfortable he felt the need to kick back and really relax.

The first things I thought about when I got off the plane was "oh my freaking gosh it's so humid, I definitely don't miss this", I need a red bull before I pass out, and I can't believe I tried to stay awake the entire plane ride because I thought Alex was going to freak out. My new "cousin-to-be" picked me up and took me over to my grandmother who was more than excited to see me. I have to confess that I am extremely close to my extended family. I grew up with everyone a part of my life and we were always spending time together. If there was a word that could mean closer than family that would be us. I'm the youngest of all 5 of us cousins (I have such a big family can't you tell) and I was the first to have the great-grandchild. My grandmother who we call "Bubby" (which is Yiddish for grandmother) lived through the Holocaust with my grandfather and never thought she would see the day to see her first great-grandchild. She's had an extremely tough year this year and she's made sure she wasn't going anywhere until she saw her great-grandson. I've honestly never seen someone so happy in my entire life.


I spent everyday over there so she could enjoy every moment of Alex possible. He loved rolling all around her floor, smiling, sitting-up, and trying to do some new interesting things. (My next blog entry will explain)


He loved being with my cousin, who I've never seen even touch a baby (and who also does AMAZING hair.. and did mine while I was there)! They got along from the start and Josh started to call him "Pooter" (for the obvious reasons) and that's when the nicknames started. Everyone seemed to give him his own nickname. I now find myself calling him them, like "Boychick", "Shtunk", and other things in Yiddish that I'm not I'm not going to try to sound out and spell. But it was so funny how everyone found their own name for him and how they've kinda stuck with him.


Alex LOVED my aunt, who is pretty much my 2nd mother.. she's also one of Alex's grandmothers and was more than thrilled to be able to see him. I think she probably would of tried to keep him in Dallas forever if she knew she could get away with it! hehe We stayed with her while I was in Dallas and it was honestly so much fun, I'm able to relate with her so well. She's always been there for me and is honestly one of the most amazing women I know, but I will admit that her great since of style rubbed off onto me and is the reason I love nice things such as shoes, clothes and accessories.


I was also able to go see a lot of my friends form high school and one person in particular who has always been one of my good friends. Christina and her mom have always been there for me and done so much to help me in the past, and they have been dying to see me and Alex for forever. He had SO much fun with them, and we found out how much he LOVES dogs. He's been grabbing and playing with everything lately, and when something that actually moved and was about the same size of him he got so excited. He couldn't get enough of their dogs! Every time we see a fog now he gets so excited and starts reaching for it.


But Alex did a WHOLE lot of one thing while we were in Dallas, he slept. He slept so much I honestly started to get worried, I know jet lag can last a few days but it got to the point where Alex slept 12 hours at night and took 4 naps a day. He slept so much I felt like most of my pictures were of him sleeping!


It's ok though now that I think about it, he's going thru another growth spurt, and I felt a lot better when I spoke with the doctor to make sure I wasn't going nuts. He's still been doing it since we got home, and I can't complain. I seem to be getting a lot more accomplished with him napping all the time. I know it won't last forever, but it's definitely great while it last and he's just so much fun to watch when he wakes up.

I even had tons of family to help babysit! (Another reason I think moving back to Dallas is such a good decision!!) My "cousin-to be" Melissa was dying to babysit. Her and my cousin Brad are getting married in a few weeks and they both can't wait to be parents. Well her more than him, because anytime Bubby handed Alex over to Brad he didn't know what to do. But Melissa couldn't get enough, I think she's going to be a great mom! I can't wait to be back there in a few weeks to see the wedding I know it's going to be beautiful. It's going to be a traditional Jewish wedding, which are always so much fun! Alex loved playing with their dogs too, Tony and Sammy and would of probably asked to take them home if he could of asked them!


The trip back was a whole different story though, I had no idea Hurricane Ike was headed towards us and I was up so late Friday dealing with the airport trying to figure out whether or not my flight was cancelled, and worrying about my family in Houston, Beaumont and Louisiana. Especially since my step-grandfather had just passed away and most of my father's family was down there trying to help my grandmother cope. Watching the news and seeing all the damage and all the people trapped scared the pants off of me! Everyone ended up being ok and no one had to much damage to their homes. It's so crazy because I remember getting the end of a hurricane in Dallas before and having the nasty rain and wind but it feels like I've totally forgotten what it's like. They ended up canceling all the flights to Chicago and mine ended up running on time, I got to the airport about an hour and a half early worrying if that was enough time and I show up and the check-in desk was dead.. there was no line and the same goes for security. So Alex and I walked around for awhile and I decided to buy a Dallas T-shirt and The Host by Stephanie Meyer since everyone is telling me to read it.


I tried to buy Alex a shirt but they were all sold out, but I shouldn't complain because I came home with probably 10 extra pounds of stuff my family bought for he and I. We were the first to get on the plane and I actually asked to be put by the engines again which was a completely smart idea because once we took off.. he was out like a light. He didn't wake up once and I was able to read my book and mingle with a few people I met on the plane. Alex finally woke up after we landed and as we walked to baggage claim he spotted someone immediately. He saw John and got so excited, it was so adorable and such a priceless moment. He got mad SO mad we had to put him in his car seat as we waited for my luggage with the million other people crowding around. John grabbed my luggage and we noticed it was destroyed, I know some off it was definitely my fault because I crammed the bag so tight full, and the wonderful ladies at the check-in desk in Dallas let me get away with the 6 extra pounds over the allotted weight limit for free, but come on! They didn't have to massacre it! It even had a Heavy tag on it... I'm going to have to get new luggage before I go to the wedding!


The trip was so great though, the only thing that was upsetting was it rained most of my trip. I hadn't seen all of my family in over a year and it was so great to catch up! I love being with them and don't know how I made it so long without them seeing me. I actually can't wait to be going back in a few weeks for the wedding and I'm definitely not going to lose any sleep worrying about Alex. He honestly was a perfect angel the entire trip and I really don't remember him ever freaking out bad or even throwing a mini-fit. If it wasn't for John I probably would of never come back home! I love Dallas so much and we will be moving back there again, soon I hope.. even John is excited about making are way back there.

Settling in

Ok so I know I should of posted a whole lot sooner, because I've been done unpacking for well over awhile now and have just been being lazy getting the cable and internet going. I've got to say I'm definitely NOT a fan of Provo, I hate how there's always traffic and that the college kids have no idea how to drive. But I do like that my ward is fabulous, we got a ton of help from the elders when we moved in. We did most of the work ourselves moving everything in the truck, and after we got half of it unpacked 10 guys show up helping us do everything! I also like the fact that while driving around I've found some pretty fun places to go check out. I think it will probably take me awhile to adjust, I'm just SO use to my big comfy house and all my accommodations in South Jordan and moving to a smaller place in a completely different area will take some getting use too.


Here's a big laugh though, I always complain how I have no clothes, no shoes and nothing to wear well I guess I need to just go into my closet every now and then. When we got to the new place the closet was nice, it's a pretty good size walk-in but I guess not big enough for me. Yes those are my clothes and shoes you see there, most (get how I said most that's not even all of them) of my clothes are on the right.. but I had to fall over onto John's side too. I'm pathetic, and I do admit that I'm a shoe & clothing addict. John thinks I need treatment, I'm starting to agree.


Alex's just laying around on his mattress rolling around and doing some big boy push ups here and there! He was probably the best part of our moving experience. He was so wonderful the entire time! He played with is toys, laughed and watched us do everything. He even lifted a few boxes, I was so shocked! hehe


This is him just hanging out in the high chair ordering us around on the porch where he wants his things to go. :)


Here is John and Alex passed out after a very long day of moving. They both just feel asleep like this and I thought I'd catch the moment. I love to see them together snuggling... makes me realize another reason I love being married and having something special to share with my other half.

I saw all the comments about the milk-coma and thought I'd share another picture after us moving in. He seems to do this on a daily basis after eating. And yes Mandy, he sleeps for a bout an hour or two like this! He usually burps himself and I wipe his face off and make sure there is no excess milk and cover him up and let him relax. Waking up is even funnier cause he usually is in the middle of the bed on his stomach and I start to hear him mumbling to himself in the "push up" position.


Oh and this is what Alex is capable of doing now. I thought I had it bad when he was rolling. Now he's rolling over while he's buckled into his changing table. I literally turn around to grab diapers and within 5 seconds he's doing this. Gosh.. what's next!


Next on the agenda! WHO IS READY FOR HALLOWEEN!! WOO HOO!! I am I am! John and I are Halloween fanatics!! I never told anyone about last years Halloween.. but here are a few pictures. We won "Best Haunted House" in Daybreak (our old community) and we are gonna try to in our new place this year! Lets just put it this way, you know those people who go all out for Christmas and do all kinds of crazy fun things.. that's us but we do it for Halloween!


It looks a little crazy and out of order but we got in all perfect before the kids showed. Man, did John lovveeee scaring the kids, you should of seen his costume. Who doesn't love Leather Face? hehehe.... Halloween is going to be EVEN better this year cause we have TONS of decorations and I get to dress up Alex. I already have his costume picked out. You guys are gonna get a real laugh out of it.


Lastly, the BIG NEWS. Well... everyone has been asking me if I'm pregnant. Well... it's true I am!! Lol, no no no just kidding. (Sorry Bubby.. I'm not trying to give you a heart attack or anything) I've still got a little bit of time before I have another baby running around in diapers. But I got a huge surprise from my family!

Anyways, nothing to exciting and crazy going on in the Ferguson home.. just wanted to give everyone a heads up on how things were going in the new place. I probably won't be blogging while I'm in Dallas but I'll probably have this HUGE post once I get home!