Sleepy Head

Aria started resisting nap time this summer since all the kids were home and she didn't want to miss out on anything. She still really could use a nap most days but it has become too much of a pain to try and make her take one. Instead she ends up falling asleep wherever she is a day or two a week. Usually it is in the car or on a couch. Sometimes she actually crawls into bed herself. But there have been a few funny moments when I have found her asleep in odd places. One time I found her in her closet (her favorite hiding place when she is playing with her sister's DSi). On our reunion she sacked out under the bar with one arm on a barstool. The funniest part about this one was that she was hiding under there from Mike because he was trying to make her take a nap. Ha!

The other day I got a picture of this.

She had fallen asleep at the bottom of the stairs. She must have been really exhausted to just fall asleep in the middle of everything. As long as she has one of her blankies, she is good to go. Does this look uncomfortable or what?

Murphy's Law

Why is it when your 2 month old finally sleeps through the night for the first time, your 3 year old is sick and goes into a coughing fit every hour on the hour?! Oh, the life of a mother, ain't it grand. Gotta go, it's time for the milking.

2 Months Old

Laina is growing up too fast. At her 2 month checkup she weighed in at 12 lbs. 13 oz. and was 24" long. I thought that sounded pretty big, she was in the 90th percentile, but when I got home and checked the other kids books I was surprised to see how big they were. Aria was smaller, of course, but Michela was a pound heavier, Chase was about 15 lbs. and Hunter was almost 16 lbs. and 25". Holy Cow, that kids was huge!

Laina is smiling all the time now, she is so cute! I love when I go to get her out of her crib and she gives me a big grin. She likes to put weight on her legs and pushes with her legs. Almost every morning I find her at the opposite end of her crib. Somehow she manages to squirm and wiggle her way around. She is grabbing things, especially my hair, and swings her fists around and usually bops herself in the face. She is cooing more and loves to interact with people. She likes listening to music and loves it when I sing to her. I'm still waiting for her to sleep through the night, but at least she is sleeping a little longer.

I am loving those big chubby cheeks and all her roly poly rolls. With all the spitting up she does I can't help but wonder how she manages to put on any weight. I love all her dark hair that tends to stick up on top. I keep hoping that she will stay dark, but the others all went blonde, so there isn't much hope. It looks like she might end up with brown eyes though, at least she has a little bit of her Mommy in her.

Climb Rocking

On Labor day we decided to go on a little adventure with Matt and Sara's family. While I was feeding Laina that morning Aria came in to inform me that we were going "Climb Rocking". She is so funny.

We packed a lunch and headed out to Spanish Fork Canyon where they have some fun rock climbing. Matt blazed the trail and set up a course for everyone to climb.

Chase was gung ho to see how far he could go. He cracked me up every time I saw him wearing this harness. I yodeled whenever he came near. From his expression you can see how much he enjoyed this.

Here's Mike going for a climb. He was really impressed with Michela because she made it all of the way to the top and Mike said it had been tough getting up there himself.

After everyone climbed the kids, Matt and Mike all hiked around the back of the cliff. Matt set up a rappelling rope at the top. I have to admit I was a bit nervous watching my children walk off the top of the cliff. Yikes! Mike thinks it was about 90 feet tall.

Here is Mike backing down over the edge.

He loved coming down after the initial shock of fear at the top.

Hunter was the first kid to go down. He was so determined and tried really hard not to show any fear. I was so proud of him because he usually doesn't want to try anything that is too scary or difficult.

Michela had a blast. Funny how she totally complained that morning when I told her what we were going to do. Here she is coming down.

And of course she had to show off and try some tricks.

Aria played in the dirt and ran around with her cousins Daynen and Bronson. She was perfectly happy climbing over the rocks and getting dirty.

Laina and I pretty much camped out in the chair under the shade of a tree. She wasn't too happy about being there but she calmed down once I fed her. She took a good nap while I held her and watched my dare devil family. Next time hopefully I'll be able to join in. I just need to start exercising again so I'm not so wimpy.

Blessing Laina

What a beautiful day for a baby blessing. We were so happy to share this wonderful day with our family, friends and ward. I finished Laina's dress in the morning, thank goodness we had 1:00 church today. She looked so precious in her white dress and Mike gave her such a sweet and powerful blessing. The spirit was so strong as he blessed her. I was so thankful for the priesthood holders in our family who were able to stand in the circle as she was blessed. I love our families so much!

We had a fun dinner afterwards with lots of laughing, cousins running around, good food and fabulous cheesecake! My sister Tiffany makes the most incredible cheesecake. I have 3 words for you, Banana Cream Cheesecake. Yum!! Thanks to our family for coming to help us celebrate.

During dinner I looked over at Grandpa Larry, he was holding Laina for me while I hurried and ate, and I saw this.

He is such a sweetheart of a man and I couldn't help snapping a picture of this precious moment. He is the best Grandpa.

Here are Mike, Laina and I.

Some pictures of the details on the dress. Loved the ivory trim on the white dress.

I loved this flower I came up with.

We are so thankful to have Laina in our family. She is such a joy in our lives.