Friday, January 13, 2012

A New Year, A New Grayson

(his broken teeth)
On January 2nd, Grayson got his teeth capped.  He broke his two front teeth while he was learning to walk, and they've been okay until now -- the last time we took him to the dentist he said the teeth were finally dying, and were worn down to the nerve.  So we said goodbye to Gray's "shark teeth" (as he called them), and got some new "square teeth" (as he calls them now!)

He was so groggy and out of it for the first day while the sedation was wearing off. I enjoyed some snuggle time while he was passed out. :)

His poor cheeks were so red and swollen (they said it was from the shots)

Still trying to be happy

Showing me his new teeth

This is the next day -- still quite swollen.  But he's SO happy with them!


Not swollen anymore -- all better!

He was cute before, but now he's just downright handsome! He loves his new teeth, and is happy to show them off to everyone.  I've even seen him biting food with his front teeth, which he's never done before. I'm so glad we did it!

T's First Birthday Party


Little T had such a great first birthday party! We made it a Very Hungry Caterpillar theme, since it's one of his favorite books, and since he crawls like a caterpillar. :)  I made his "party hat" with the caterpillar on it (inspired by one on Pinterest)

Here's the cake I made (Steve got fancy with the camera work)

Grayson was very proud that he got to help make the fruit caterpillars

Here's the final product -- grapes, strawberries, and chow main noodles

The decorations

More decorations

The balloon caterpillar

Me and my T-bear

With his Daddy

Checking out his cake -- he was very impressed by my skills


With Uncle JD and Aunt Kenna

Loves from Nani

Fun Scentsy dog from Nani and Pop

This was his face when he realized he got a piece of the cake! SO excited!

Wow! That tastes good!

Shoving as much as he can in his mouth all at once

He actually didn't get as I thought he would.  He kept the mess contained to his tray, and hands and face.

Gray got just about as messy as T did

So excited :)

Playing with Gram, Grampa, Uncle Jordan and Aunt Jessica

Opening presents

Fun bowling game from Gram and Grampa


Cute jungle book from the Gines'

He loved pulling the paper off :)


He loves this teether from Aunt Kenna and Uncle JD



Playing with the new bowling set


Sunday, January 8, 2012

Thatcher is ONE YEAR OLD!!


Thatcher Arie is ONE YEAR OLD!! I can't believe how fast this year has flown by! My little T-bear is such a sweet, mellow, fun little guy! He is such an important part of our family, and is such a blessing to us.  Here are his 12 month pics.











Here's a bit about my sweet little man:
He is 30.8 inches long (79%), and weighs 19 lbs 10 oz (8%). Still following the growth curve, just tall and skinny as always!
Thatcher thinks he's a big boy, and tries to do whatever big brother Grayson is doing. This perturbs Gray a bit when T tries to steal whatever he's playing with.
T is KIND OF crawling, though he still doesn't do the traditional hands-and-knees crawl.  He either wiggles across the floor like a caterpillar, or he scoots himself around on his bum, pulling with his hands and pushing with his foot. He's quite efficient at it, however, and sure does get around where he wants to go!
He loves to scoot himself over to the front window and pull himself up so he can see out the window.  He pretty much loves to pull himself up on anything -- he loves to stand and cruise around the furniture.
T is expanding his vocabulary quite nicely -- he babbles and coos and chatters all day long.
He laughs all the time, and it's my favorite sound in the world.  He laughs at anything and everything!
He loves to eat -- here's hoping he STAYS that way and isn't picky like his brother!  His favorite snack is "Baby Balls" -- these little Japanese ball cookie things we get at Steve's aunt's house.  He loves em! (That's what he's eating in the first pic at the top).
He's still nursing, which I LOVE -- except the whole biting thing.  OW.  He still just has two bottom teeth, but I suspect there are more coming soon.
T has the craziest curls ever, and I LOVE them! People keep telling me he needs a haircut, and I just say NEVER! Oh, I love those soft, sweet curls!
He's still co-sleeping with us -- another thing I love. I love having him next to me, being able to snuggle my sweet boy all night! He makes the sweetest little sounds and faces while he sleeps. And most mornings I wake up to chubby little hands patting my face, and a sweet little voice saying "deedledeedledeedle mama-mamaaaa". What could be better than that!?  I said I'd start to transition him to his own crib after he turned one, so I guess I have to now.....  not sure I'm quite ready to give him up yet :)
He's getting old enough now that Grayson loves playing with him -- it's so fun to watch them together.

We love you, T-bear! Here's to another great year ahead of us!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Our Christmas


Merry Christmas! We had quite the eventful few days!

We alternate each year who we spend Christmas with -- this year Christmas Eve was with the Lowes, and Christmas day was with the Wayments. 

Christmas Eve, we went to my mom's house for our annual Christmas breakfast -- so delicious as always!
Kailee, JD, and Kenna

Rowan, Sarah, Ama, my dad, and Trent

Gray got Angry Bird gummies in his stocking -- he was beyond excited! He STILL carries the box around with him! He's quite the Angry Birds fan :)

Nani with the babies -- Holland and Thatcher (check out that crazy hair! hehe)

Look at that sweet little girl! Love those big baby blues!

JD "won" Christmas this year by giving us all the most memorable gifts of all time.  Nude pictures of himself with strategically placed bows, presents, etc covering the naughty bits.  This was my mom's reaction when she saw hers.  She was CRYING, she was laughing so hard! I personally STILL wish I could wash my eyeballs! It was hilarious! 

Thatcher playing with his new squeaky ball

Row and Gray playing with some of the new loot

Holland got her first Madame Alexander doll!

Rowan got the cutest ice cream set! He was quite happy, and was very busy serving everyone their own ice cream cones.

Gray got this awesome dragon from Nani and Pop.  He loves it.

T's favorite present -- a blue raspberry teether -- he loves this thing!

My mom made all the grandkids stockings! So cute!

Rowan and Kailee with their stockings

Gray with his

And little miss Holland with hers (and Sarah, too)

T also got this fun dinosaur ball popper -- so entertaining!

Gray loves it, too

So does Henry! (my mom's dog) -- he was so funny, just sitting there staring at it forever!

Me and my festive hubby :)

T getting adventurous on the stairs

My sweet baby in his cutest sweater outfit, when I got around to dressing him.  Never did get around to doing his hair....
 We went home for naps, (lovely), then we went to Ama's house for our annual homemade soups dinner.  I guess I didn't manage to get any pictures there! (anyone have any they wanna shoot my way?!)


On Christmas day, we went to Steve's parents' house. The boys opened their presents, and we had another delicious breakfast!

Gray got this giant monkey from Gram and Grampa -- so fun!

The boys unwrapping presents

T had a great time with the paper :) 

Gray had a great time spreading his loot all across the floor

After playing with all the new toys for a bit, we were able to go to sacrament meeting at Steve's parents' ward.  It was so nice to be able to go to church on Sunday and have some time dedicated to thinking of the Savior.
Steve and Thatcher in their Christmas Sunday best! Aren't they cute?!
Cute Grayson in his Christmas best.  Love this pic :) 

After church, we came back to the Wayments' house and relaxed for a little bit.  Gray snuggled up with his daddy and played with his new Lightning McQueen toy that plays a game on his daddy's iPad.  It was sweet -- had to snap a pic.


We went over to Steve's aunt's house later in the afternoon for fun and food.  Didn't get pics there, either.  I guess I was too busy :)  After that, we went over to Steve's parents' house again to open our presents from Scott and Jeanne (great stuff -- thanks!)  Then we headed over to Steve's cousin Ryan's house for a bit.

We had a great holiday! I'm so glad we live so close to all our family and get to see them so often! We love you all! Thanks for everything!

Grayson!

Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers

Thatcher!

Lilypie First Birthday tickers