Marshall's Birth Story

Well, It's been 3 whole years since I lasted wrote.... so that's pretty embarrassing. And as you can imagine, a Heck of a lot as happened! Including the birth of baby #2, Marshall Waite Stratford, and announcement of baby #3! Not to mention graduations, jobs and trips. Pretty much I don't even know where to start, so sadly we'll skip the last 3 years and just write about Marshall's birth story so I have it for my records.

Here goes nothing! But let me tell you, it wasn't nothing. It was painful. It was also amazing! Ok, from the beginning:

Marshall was conceived... jk not that far back.

So Marshall stayed cooped up in the womb all the way until 40 weeks and 2 days. I was totally shocked about this because I'd been taking progesterone injections since week 16 to prevent preterm labor so I thought at 36 weeks (when I stopped) I'd go into labor! But I guess the crummy, painful things worked.
Marshall was born on Tuesday August 15th 2017. And it's been a whole year! so happy birthday Little Marsh! I started having painful contractions, not very far apart, on Friday night that lasted for like 2 hours! Then went away through the night. It was so weird. Saturday morning they continued. We decided to go in because I have no idea what I'm doing, and I was dilated to a 2.5-3 still so they sent me home. My dad sympathized with me and said, if you were here we would have just let you get started! That would have been nice, but I endured these painful contractions all through Sunday when people encouraged me to go in again. I was so embarrassed because I hate getting sent away, but better safe than sorry, I guess.
Also everyone says, your contractions will be strong and consistent. Well when I was actually ready to be there, they totally weren't consistent! They'd go for a while then stop for like 20 minutes. So I was definitely confused. Don't trust anything when it comes to pregnancy! I swear everything goes, and labor DOESN'T have to be consistent. Also my contractions felt totally different than the ones with carter! With carter they were definitely more endurable. I felt like I could have gone to the end, which I almost did. They were painful, but more in a super crazy knock the wind out of me way. These contractions felt like this extreme, horrid period cramp from hell! Seriously I was like, I've never felt this, what the heck is happening! So much pain. I totally sound like a wimp, but I thought my pain tolerance wad pretty high until these things. They were just so different and with carter and Marshall both, I was in labor for like 3 days before I actually was admitted (in Marshall's case) and decided to go check it out (in carters case).
Anyways, We decided to go in  again Sunday night. I think my dear mother in law was in town and waited with the boys while they slept. I think I hadn't made any progress so We got sent home AGAIN around 1 or 2. I was super embarrassed so all of Monday I was totally dying and needed to go in and wasn't sure If my water was leaking or anything so finally all my friends convinced me to go back in Monday night. You guys, I went in 3 times! You would have thought I'd known more, but apparently not! My mom made it to town by Monday and I was finally admitted and at 5cm! Thank the freaking heavens.
They broke my water, and I got an epidural at like 6cm and I was dying haha oh man. But after that it was smooth sailing! It was totally awesome. I just rested and wasn't in pain and was totally comfortable. The epidural was great, I could still move my legs a bit and was able to still feel as much as I needed to. I think after the epidural it took like 2 hours before I was ready to start. So by the time I was admitted it took like 4-5 hours to see baby marsh.  It was so crazy, I totally felt this weird pressure like something was sinking or moving down and I was like, "Wo! something just happened." and the nurses checked and said, yep you're ready to push! I thought, Hah! this is insane! such a different experience than with carter. so everything was totally fine up until that moment, then I laid back to get ready to push and they said, "ok go ahead!" And I just couldn't. I got sooooo nauseous all the sudden! I thought, oh shoot I'm gonna barf. And I think I mentioned that I was going to throw up and they got me a bag and I totally tossed my cookies all over! Not to go into top much gruesome detail, but this is birth we're talking about here so I will anyway. I'm such a gross thrower upper! For some reason The acid like closes my throat and since it also came out my nose I totally can't breathe so I just make this terrible gasping for air sound, like I"m dying. Preston always gives me extreme concern when it happens. Everyone just keeps asking, are you ok? can you breathe? and I choked out, "No." but then started to calm down. I guess it didn't help that I was on my back. Anyways, It was so gross. I just kept apologizing and they said, it's ok its actually pretty common. I thought, what the heck, really, I've never heard of it happening. But, that was pretty much the only thing that was unexpected. After that I pushed for 4 times for 10 seconds each and out popped Marshall! They just put him on my chest it was the weirdest thing of my life! I mean, It was amazing and I was just kind of in shock like, that was insanely easy and this baby just came out of me. It's kind of sad that it's never really been this huge emotional experience meeting the babies. I mean, with carter it was a totally different, exhausting emotional rollercoaster.  With Marshall,  I was emotional because my emotions are crazy, and I was just so incredibly happy to see him but mostly it was just shocked at the whole thing! It's amazing! Like, that seriously just happened! haha oh man. I remember it vividly. Such a funny feeling. The joy and confusion. It was awesome. I honestly don't remember what Preston's reaction was, I think he cried.. but he was just super excited and laughed like he does when he's super happy. He was awesome throughout and was just such a comfort to have there. I don't think I could or ever want to be in labor without him.

So, there was Marshall! So dang little. I guess they moved us into another room at some point and It was a lot of exhaustion and baby crying and no sleep for us. But we were so in love with him! He was/is the most perfect little baby.
When carter came in to see him, it was the cutest thing of my life. He was so excited and just kept saying, I love him! and he was so incredible sweet and would sing to him and tell him stories and put his head on him and tell him he loves him. Oh my gosh he's always been the best brother. I'm so grateful Marshall has him to look up to. He's always been awesome with Marshall and such a good helper. Also, my mother in law came to see him, and well as my parent's. My dad is awesome and will always be there when we need him. He could only come for like that day, and he drove up anyway. Seriously if I said, "Dad can you pick us up and take us to beaver?" he would drive all the way up to get us. (I know because it's happened.) Thanks dad, love you! We finally went home after a couple days and it was kind of rough. Marshall was having a hard time nursing and every time we'd try, he would scream for an hour before he could latch. I would just sob because it was so stressful and at one point carter was having a melt down and I was like, "mom I can't do this!" and was just sobbing. I'm so glad she was there. I literally would have died without her. She made life the easiest it could possibly be with a new baby, meals. clean house, playing with carter, etc. She stayed until Friday, and when she left I just cried. Carter told me, "It's ok mom, I'll help you." and I just died. he's just so in tune, the bless-ed little child. So I'm grateful for that sweet dude. But after about a week Marshall got the nursing down and it's been great every since! Totally a different experience from carter. It was so easy and so quick and I loved it. I'm actually trying to wean him now and it makes me want to cry. I'm so sad. I just want to be able to go  on a trip with Preston before the new baby, and he's never taken a bottle and part of me needs space with this pregnancy, but part of me doesn't want to stop nursing him.. so I don't know. It makes me sad. I don't know what I'm doing.
Back to the birth, even though the first week was pretty rough, ever since Marshall was born I was just so happy! It was summer and we'd go outside and play and I just totally adored him. He was like this little ray of light that brought me so much joy. Immediately I thought, I can do this again, this is awesome! which was so different for me. Not that I didn't feel that way with carter, I love him with my whole soul, but the newborn experience was such a different one for me. I was also extremely blessed to be living where we were and surrounded by such amazing friends and neighbors. It felt like such a breeze! The transition was so much easier and I loved it. obviously there were ups and downs, but that baby just fills my soul. Seriously. I think Heavenly Father did that on purpose because he's been a lot more challenging in all the other ways haha. (love him but, seriously its true.)
But, man I love those boys. I'm terrified to have another, and feel like I'm totally in over my head, but I know I'll figure it out because I know Heavenly Father's hand has fully in the transitions with having both my babies and just in my life in general and Iv been super blessed. We can do this! Yay babies! ok I'm done. I'm just in an excited mood today!

That's is, that's the story! 1 year later! :)
Marshall, we love you with all the fiery passion of our beings!

Life is good

I realize it's been a while since, I've updated. To be honest, I'm surprised I've done it as much as I have! When I look back at the last post, it's ridiculous how much Carter has changed and how much he's learned and how much we've gone through.

Lets start with Carter:

He's about 8/12 months

Hmm now that I think about it the sleeping thing in the 5 months post hasn't really changed.. He has really struggled in the sleep area. I mean, REALLY... STRUGGLED...
It kinda goes up and down. He has actually had like 3 good nights before, but then something happened and it went back to horrendous night of waking up literally like every hour. And he will not fall asleep again without being nursed... It's been rough.
And about 5 nights ago, I fed him to sleep and when he woke up we decided to let him cry. Now say what you will, everyone's opinions are different. But we seriously tried everything. I've had a really hard tim letting him cry because I just don't feel good about it and I worry that when he actually gets hungry, (which I know he does in the night at some point) he'd get confused when I pick him up that time and not all the others. Or how do I know something isn't actually wrong, like he's sick and I just leave him there to cry. Anyways there are a bunch of reason I've struggled with the idea, but we tried it anyways because we were done, and he cried and cried until his little voice was all raspy and I cried and cried because I hated every second, and he finally fell asleep after like 45 minutes. He did pretty well that night and I fed him when I thought he woke up from hunger. the next night he did even better! And I tried to nurse him then put him down almost asleep. He did pretty well and cried for like 15 minutes and slept for like 7 hours! I was thrilled. The next night was pretty good as well and I really felt like we had a breakthrough and that he was finally getting it. Naps were going better as well and it was really great for everyone. Then 2 nights ago he had a really high fever so that blew everything out of the water, of course. Poor poor tiny baby.. It was horrible because I didn't know how to help him and he was miserable. Anyways he feels tons better this morning and I'm so happy about it. Last night he actually cooled off and felt pretty good all night. He woke up a million times, and I'm convinced that we broke our good streak and are going to have to start over. (naps and all, based on todays attempt at a nap... oh help).  It's been the most frustrating thing. I just feel so bad that he can't fall asleep by himself. It breaks my heart. And when he gets close he just fights it and tries so hard to stay awake and he wakes himself back up.
Anyways, I'm done with my rant now. I just pray that he'll figure it out again so he can be rested and happy.

Phew! ok lets move on to something happier.

During the day, he is so much fun. I honestly look at him and think, You are the most precious little angel, multiple times in a day. We love him so much! He's just our favorite human.
He laughs so hard and it is so adorable.

He loves people. He's very social and loves watching people and things and doing things outside.

He loves sitting. He just sits and plays with his toys all the time. It's so funny to see him just sitting there like a little person.

He loves his little bouncer thing. He gets really excited and it's so cute to watch.

He's such a string bean!! He's in like the 90th percentile for height based on his gestational age.

He's on the lower end for weight, but no one is worried because he's going up the curve just like he should be.

He loves bath time. He's so funny to watch.

He chews on everything in sight.

He LOVES eating. (come on, who doesn't). And is hilarious when he tries to feed himself. He grabs bananas and stuff and smashes it into his little mouth. When he tries to pick up little things I just cant help but laugh because he concentrates so hard and grabs it in his hand then kinda forgets about it because it's in his fist and he can't see it anymore. or he'll try to put it into his mouth to no avail. Preston and I decided that little kids are like tiny drunk adults. When you watch them you'll realize it's true. Soooo funny!

He gets really excited and tightens his fists and grunts. it's very funny.

He got his first 2 teeth! They're so cute! And every time we try to pull his lip down to see them, he sticks his tongue out. I can't believe he has teeth! He's so big!

He's so interested in watching and examining things. He's a little genius in the making, I know it.

He's as cute as can be and we seriously love him so much. If he would just sleep he'd be perfect. ;) no he's definitely perfect and brings us a lot of happiness, teaches us patience and humility, and invites the spirit into our home.

In other news, we just moved to an apartment complex with 2 bedrooms. It's been a couple weeks now, I think, and I'm loving having a bedroom for carter instead of having him in the living room!
It's pretty nice and we're liking it so far. I did like the privacy and more homey feeling of the other place, but it's also nice to be closer to people because it forces us to be social ;)
Our new ward is really great thus far! Everyone seems really nice and we're excited to be here, even though it's only for a year. This is the first time w'eve moved into and place and known exactly how long we'll be here.

As for school, Summer semester is almost over (after this week!) and I'll only have 1 semester left and finish in december! I am so ready to be done. Preston, for now, is planning to finish in the spring so he can stay at the school and keep his jobs and research stuff going, and to spread things out a bit. This next semester is going to be killer because we both have 12 credits, (which isn't a ton but it's still considered a full load). And I'll still be working from home, usually about 10 hours or so a week. Preston is still working 20 hours at the MTC as well as picking up 16 more hours or so as a microbiology lab assistant at the school. So pretty much we'll never see each other and who knows how and when we'll actually be able to study. Anyways, pray for us.. we'll need it. It's only one semester though and carter will turn 1 during it!! WHAAAAAT?! Don't speak of it. I want him to stay little forever. So scary and exciting! Anyways, I'll keep you updated if I can find the time.

Also, shout out to my hub. He's the best man in the world and my best friend and I love him so much. I honestly don't know how he still loves me and puts up with me after I turn into the green goblin when I don't get sleep. However, he continues to do so. He makes me happy when I'm upset and I can tell him anything. He's the most easy person to live with and he's the best dad. I am so blessed to have these boys in my life. I can't say that I deserve them, but I'm definitely grateful.

At the park with the fam

Boating for the first time! He didn't love it... but then he fell asleep the rest of the time. 

swimming in the pool for the first time. He liked it! I think... this was his expression the whole time. 

Hungry little muncher 

Jazz game! He's a big fan

practicing half pushups 

Love those ears. 

Splash pad in springville

He had a great time!

The fam

Pioneer day parade 

Get papa!! 

Payson Temple

Look at this cute baby

Sitting up at church in the big kid chairs 

Playing with his toys

5 Months

Maybe you can believe that this baby that grew in me is 5 months old today, but I sure can't. To be honest, I still can't believe he's ours! It seems like only yesterday we were sleeping and having time to ourselves then BAM all of that changed over night... and we wouldn't have it any other way. (Well of course the sleeping we would prefer to return to us but I have an inkling we're destined to be sleep deprived the rest of our mortal lives.)

Well Preston is great, and an awesome dad, and an amazing husband. He's doing well in school and applying for grad schools soon. He can't quite figure out what to study specifically because he enjoys every new topic just as much as the last one! He thinks it's a problem but I'm just impressed. I mean, thats a heck of a lot better than being indecisive because you don't enjoy anything! (eh hem.. of course that's not me..) wow, reality check: Hello, my name is negative Nancy. Ok so I enjoyed things, I just didn't LOVE everything I attempted.. I guess we complete each other. 

Anyways now that the deep dark secrets are out,

The baby: (subtle topic change)

Hes actually closer to 6 months than 5, so let's make this easy on me and combine the 2. Holy cow 6 months! It just hit me that that's half a year! What a trooper for living/putting up with us this long. ;)

He's getting so fun! He just does the cutest things. 

Last night for example, He almost went to bed but decided to stay awake longer, so we just cuddled on the couch for a bit. I just held him in a little bundle while he held both my hands and we watched tv. It was actually really funny to see him just staring at it. Oops hopefully we're not starting him young. But I just kept looking down and thinking, what a precious little sweetie. It makes the up all nights worth it. 

Speaking of up all nights, he is really struggling lately. He sleeps about 5 hours usually which is considered 'sleeping through the night'. The problem is moms have to do things other than mom, so he wakes up about an hour after i go to bed. Then I feed him and put him down (asleep or partly awake) and he wakes right up. He will NOT go back to sleep. He has this horrible suck to sleep association that he developed probably since we were so focused on actually getting him to nurse well for a while. So he would be happy just eating all night since he won't take a binky. "Oh that's good though so you won't have to break the habit!" some moms might say. But I'd rather break the habit later than have to be up all night feeding him. It's been really hard on us so we're trying to change some things and start some ideas I learned from this book. Hopefully they'll help.. Sooner rather than later, please.. 

He also has a hard time with naps. He just fights sleep so hard. pretty much the only way we can get him to sleep is in the car or stroller. So we drop what we're doing and go for a ride. But I guess that's what parenthood is about. 

After not sleeping so little I'm surprised he's ever happy in the day but, oh he is! 

He's quite the little chatterbox and likes to talk and mimic sounds. He gets more and more smiley and giggly every day.

He lifts his head up high and leans on his arms while on his tummy and is learning to roll over! He has a couple times by himself but it's still a work in progress. 

He's getting really good at grabbing and holding things. It's so fun to see him discover his hands. And feet! He just recently started grabbing them. 

He is a little slobber monster, as everything he's wearing is saturated in a matter of hours. Teething is suggested by some, but he's been like that a few months. We make it a game and see what catches the slobber ball first. 

He's doing so well at sitting up! It's amazing to see how these things slowly happen.

He's not eating solids yet because he should be only 4 months now and I don't think he's quite ready with his signs. Soon enough though, Im sure.

He loves his dad. I'm serious he thinks preston's hilarious. I'm excited to watch their relationship grow. 

He loves being outside and watching people. He's a pretty good sport when we go out to do things. 

I should write these things down as they come because by the time blogging comes around, I forget! Anyways, He's a pretty good baby and we adore him. I'm sad he's growing up so fast but happy to see his progress. 

I just love this little expression

He loves his papa

smiley guy at the park

He graduated! (aka annie's graduation)

Reading. Love his tiny hands

SO adorable

Folding the laundry. So that's why they're always wrinkled... 

He was really excited to be cuddling with dad. This is usually how it goes when we're exhausted and trying to catch a couple winks. 

Love this one. 

Chunky little bud 

Hiking with the fam. His hats looks more like little yamakas with his large noggin these days

There we go this one fits better.. 

His new friend Grover. 

My lil bud

4 Months

I swear I just posted on the 3 month mark.. It's just bizarre how fast time goes. Also since I'm a little late, it's now like 4.5 months! Ridiculous.
Anyways, 4 months is a fun age thus far! We're starting to see him do a lot more and be more interested in things. It blows my mind how one day he doesn't do something then the next he does! Our bodies are amazing, I tell you. I see older babies and think, 'I just can't believe he'll be able to do that one day.' Sometimes I wonder, how is he going to do that? Do I need to teach him something? How will he figure it out? But he totally just figures it out! It's so crazy! I sound like a crazy person, but I just think it's amazing witnessing him grow.

This month:

One of my favorite things ever is when he's nursing; he'll look into my eyes and we'll just look at each other and I'll talk to him and he'll stop sucking and smile at me a few times then keep eating. It's so funny and adorable, and it makes me melt.

He's working on grabbing stuff. He has a lot more control with his arms in reaching for things, but he still hasn't really figured out his hands.

He has a little gym/mat with toys that hang above him, and he loves it. You can attach diferent toys to it and he's just so entertained. Great gift by His Grandma Stratford!

He's starting to giggle! It's too much, I can't even handle it... He's giggled just 3 times so far, and Preston hasn't ever heard it. I can't wait until he gets that loud boisterous baby laugh that is super contagious.

He's a pretty good sleeper and can sleep through almost anything. For example, I turned the vacuum on and at first he was kind of startled, then he fell asleep until i turned it off again. He also still sleeps about 4-6 hours, then wakes up to eat and usually goes back to sleep for another 3 hours or so. Sometimes he has bad nights, but I guess he's entitled to a few bad nights... He's a baby after all.

He loves talking to us. He's totally cooing and just yesterday started adding a little gurgle sound to it. so cute.

He has little dagger finger nails that I hate cutting because it's so scary! They're so darn small and it hurts if you cut them too short!

I got this awesome baby carrier at a baby shower and I was so excited to use it but he just screams every time he gets in it. I'm so sad about it because it would really make it easier for me. I think he's just not used to it. He'll like it soon hopefully.. if not, I guess I could use a little arm toning anyways.

He's currently in size 1 diapers and 0-3 month, and 3 month clothes. Such a big baby! ;)

He likes to stand! His head control is getting so much better and his legs are really strong! We also sit him up against the couch and he really likes it because he can watch what we're doing.

He's starting to hate tummy time.. Seriously every time we try he just cries and seems so distressed. poor guy.. I'm sure he'll be fine but being the worrier I am, sometimes I think he'll never learn to push himself up on his arms or roll over! Not that I don't believe in him or anything, but if he hates being on his tummy how can he get practice?! Just had to get that off my chest there. whew.

He's finally officially off oxygen! Hallelujah!

We also had a great easter weekend! I'm embarrassed to say this, but I totally didn't get Carter anything from the easter bunny.. I'm probably the absolute worst mother in the world, but I just feel like it will make no difference to him and he has tons of great toys! It will be super fun to get him stuff when he starts becoming more interested.. ok I've officially been labeled as the scrooge mom... I swear I love him, and easter.. Hey, the easter bunny came for Preston!! That's pretty good right? Right?! help me out here..
On a happier note, I love easter time because it gives us an excuse to think of the Savior more! I mean, we should think of him always, but it gives us a chance to really celebrate His life and His atoning sacrifice. I know He lives! And because he lives, death has no sting! Conference today was wonderful. The spirit was so strong and I just have such a love for those men who are called of God to relay His messages. I love having the gospel in my life! It brings me more joy than I could ever imagine. He is Risen!
Happy Easter!

3 Months Already?

Three months have come and gone, my friends. It's hard to imagine that a couple months ago we were wondering if we would ever leave the nicu, and now it's just in the past! I've always been boggled by the concept of time. I can't wait to discuss its mysteries with Heavenly Father.
Anyways, happy 3 months to our little chunkosaurus rex! Also a happy birthday month to about everyone else in the family! Preston's 2 brothers, his wonderful mother, a few cousins, my wonderful mother, and my little bro. Preston's is next week... ideas anyone? I'm doomed. Needless to say, it's a busy month, but it's been fun celebrating the lives of all these wonderful people.

As for an update on the babe, Carter is so funny I just can't get enough of him.
He's starting to make the funniest noises. He gets all excited and makes this little gasp sound and is starting to tell us about his life in full sentences. Just kidding of course but we like to think that's what he's trying to do. We also make up his stories for him. He's got some exciting tales!

He is smiling a lot more! Its so cute. He's starting to seem like a much more happy baby. He also smiles in response to our goofy faces and sounds, which makes us feel like a million bucks.

Nursing is going a ton better. Seriously. He gives me a little more time instead of what seemed like a constant feeding session. He's still pretty sleepy. I guess babies are.. But sometimes I get nervous that he's sick or something. Actually I get nervous when he does a lot of stuff. I always google, 'is it normal that... 'and 'my baby does this....' Preston thinks I'm ridiculous, but what can I say? I'm kind of a worry wart. I must be my father's daughter.

Nights have improved greatly. He sleeps about 4-5 hours, then eats and sleeps another 2 or 3. It's been a lot easier on me and keeps the tangry (Tired and angry) mamma at bay. After he eats I just put him right back down and he usually goes right to sleep, or kinda stretches for a minute and goes to sleep. 10 points for baby! It's pretty impressive. He usually goes to sleep around 10:30-11:30 or so and I feel like thats late, but it's just when he falls asleep! Maybe i'm a horrible mom, but I don't know what I'm doing! Heck, does anyone? Ok yeah they probably do... dang it..

He's getting so much better at holding his head up! He does pretty well when his head is up on my shoulder as well.  Yesterday during tummy time he lifted himself up on his arms and held his head up for like 5 seconds! We're going to enter him in the worlds strongest baby competition. ;) We've been working on different stretches with him because the early intervention people said he's a little tight on one side, which is pretty common. He's getting stronger though! I'm always so proud of the littlest things he does. I must be a mom.

He really likes taking baths. We have this cool little flower thing that goes in the sink that he lies in/ sits in, and he just seems so content and curious and cute.

We always read to him and he likes it! as least I think he does.. I just assume that when he's not fussy he's probably enjoying something.. haha! But he likes to look at all the colors and listen to our voices. hopefully it will make him loves books and he'll be a genius so he can one day take us on fancy trips and stuff. ;)

He's just getting more and more fun! We're taking him to St. George this weekend because Preston is presenting research at this workshop at Dixie State. I'm so proud of him! He gets all kinda of compliments from the professors in his research team about how qualified he is and how diligent and smart and awesome and good looking and charming he is. Ok maybe the last couple came from me... But he's such a stud and works so hard. Carter is blessed to have such a great dad in his life, and I'm blessed to have such an amazing husband!
Back to St george... It's kind of our first little trip we've taken the baby on and It's weird to have to pack stuff for him. Let me tell you, he does not pack light! It will be fun. He's a pretty good traveler because he usually konks out 5 minutes into the drive.

Ok so we just got back from St george. We actually had his a baby blessing this weekend! We got permission to do it at preston's house. I didn't even know that was an option! It was really great because we're still super paranoid about taking him to church right now. A couple of babies in my ward got RSV and there's just so much sickness, it just scares me to death. I surely don't want him to end up back in the hospital. Anyways, it's kind of sad because I would love to do it in church and have all the family come, but we're too paranoid and I don't want to wait forever for him to do it. I can't wait to take him around one day and show him off to everyone! He's such a cute little bugger.
The blessing was beautiful though! Preston was inspired and the spirit was strong. He's such a great man. I'm so grateful to be married to someone who is so close to God and is worthy of Hid priesthood.

In other news, we registered for summer classes! I'm pretty nervous... It will work out though. We're so close to finishing!

out for a walk

mailing him to the grandparents 

my boys!

He looks adorable all bundled up

look at the difference! amazing.

He holds his head up so well!

happy baby

This is so darn precioius

sprawled out on the couch. He owns this place

Look at those cheeks! 

such a cute, happy boy

The belly to rule them all

this one cracks me up

3 months old! 

This little chunk makes me melt like a popsicle on the fourth of july. (little rascals. good show)

His bed. 

The best blessing pic we got. He wasn't too thrilled.. 

My little joe cool. He got these shades, along ith some adorable clothes, from Preston's awesome aunt and uncle.

hugging grandma

This is how we do laundry. Don't worry, they'e clean 

A little blurry, but adorable. A little secret: this is right before a gigantic blowout. Good thing he's so cute..

Sorry for the million pics but it's so cool to see his progress!