Our Little Man is Growing Up

So much has happened in the past several weeks and there is much more to come. Xander is getting ready to turn four weeks old on Monday and then he will be a month old on Thursday. It is incredible to me that nine months goes by so slowly and then once your little bundle is here you just want time to slow down. 

For Valentine's Day Brent and I had a somewhat peaceful dinner at home with Xander. We decided that since there is really nothing to do in Pinon that we would celebrate on Friday. We asked Emma and Tommy to watch Xander for the day and they were more than willing. Brent and I got up and headed out to Snowflake for the day, we decided to go to the temple. We left @ 6 AM and got there around 9:30 AM, which worked out perfect because we got distracted and lost like four times. While on the way to the temple I received a phone call from one of my jobs that I applied for recently requesting an interview. I was super excited about this phone call, it shows promise and that all of the applications are finally paying off. Brent and I went to a session together and then walked around the temple. We then headed over to a local restaurant and had a nice meal together. On the way out of town we picked up ice cream and headed back to Pinon. Friday was perfect and it was a much needed day off. Thank You Emma and Tommy!

That night Brent and I decided to hang out with Xander. Lately we have been having kitten problems. Hope is getting ready to get fixed but has decided he needs to claim his house by peeing everywhere. Brent and I decided that the only option we had was to lock him up in a separate cage whenever he starts peeing anywhere in the house. At first we thought it was Hope being jealous of Xander, but lately every time we sit down with Xander the kitten curls up right next to Xander and when Xander moves the kitten readjusts to be right next to him. I love all of my boys!

I am very proud of Brent. He was discussing with several ladies that we work with how much he helps me at home with Xander. The ladies were really impressed how much he helps me. Our instructional coach commented on how she barely can get her husband to help without kicking them. It is really appreciated, especially on days like today. Brent woke up when I got up to feed Xander, changed his diaper, and changed him into his Sunday best. We slept in a little late so Brent decided that him and Xander would venture to church together to priesthood. My handsome men.










Brent and I like to dress Xander up in a wide variety of clothes. We think our little boy is so cute and handsome and we like to show off his wonderful clothes.

"Nuts about Grandma"

Little Bear

Our adorable monkey

Three Weeks Old

A lot has happened in three weeks in our family. My mom flew home a week ago leaving Brent and me to discover parenthood on our own. Xander also had his two week follow-up with his doctor. The doctor was really excited that he had put 9.5 ounces back on and had grown 2 inches.

This week has been really rough. Xander hit a growth spurt and became really fussy. He has also discovered that daddy and mommy are suckers and when he cries we will come get him. Xander and I also experienced what life would be like without Brent, and let me tell you that it sucked. Brent had to travel to Prescott, AZ for the state wrestling tournament. After regionals last weekend he only had one student that qualified, but he took two so the student wasn't lonely. His student placed 4th in his weight class. Brent was gone from Wednesday-Saturday and finally got home around 11 AM. Brent basically got a mini vacation so when he got home I declared him Mr. Mom for an evening so mommy could get some sleep. Brent stayed up all night with Xander, did the 1 AM and 4 AM feedings and then passed out. I got some sleep but enjoyed watching and listening to Brent take care of Xander all night.

The next couple of weeks have a lot of excitement coming our way. I have two weeks off to myself with Xander and Brent. For Valentines Day Brent and I have decided to spend in the temple in Snowflake. Tommy and Emma are going to babysit for us. I am very excited to go to the temple with Brent. On February 24th my sister, Michelle, and nephew, Leland, will be flying into Flagstaff. We are going to spend the weekend in Flag so I can take care of some errands and get the kitten fixed. We are then going to come back and hang out in Pinon until Dad and Donna get here on Sunday or Monday. Everyone is going to stay until March 5th and then head back to Pinon. My father is SUPER excited to meet his grandson. He is so energetic that when we talk on the phone I understand nothing that he says.

Brent and I have decided to spend spring break in UT with his family. His parents tried so hard to come down and see their grandson but it seemed like there was something holding them back every time they turned around. They eventually decided to stay in UT to help Keith and Shawna with Luke and the girls. They only have to wait four more weeks to see Xander and by then he will be big and healthy and I think I will be freaking out a little less.