All in October

I cant believe October has already come and gone! At the first of the month we went with Kaela, my dad, and Betty to Cambria, California for a family reunion. It was really fun to visit with family and meet new people:) One of the best parts though was the beach. It was Bridger's first time seeing the ocean and he loved it! Every morning while the rest of the family was still asleep, we would bundle up ( it was pretty cold there) and go for a walk on the beach. It was so peaceful and beautiful. While we were there we also visited Hurst Castle... amazing! I loved being able to take a break with my family. Halloween was pretty low key but it was fun. We dressed Bridger up as an oatmeal bear (whatever that is) and took him trick-or-treating. He was so cute and would pick the candy out of the bowl. October was a great month (minus all the illness we went through) and I am looking forward to experiencing the holiday season as a mom:)

First day in Cali

Bridger's first time at the beach... kinda cold

I love this pic

Hurst Castle- just a speck of it

Bridger at Hurst Castle

Elephants Seals- they bark like puppies

Bridger in his bear costume

Back to School and so Much More

Well it has been quite a while since my last post so I will give ya the watered down version of the craziness that is our lives. Bridger and I moved down to St. George at the end of August so I could finish up school. We live with a friend who is also in the nursing program with me- Mandy- and it is great. She is so much fun to live with and helps out a ton with Bridger! School is going pretty well so far. The only bad thing is I'm a month in and already have zero motivation to study... I'll just blame it on the fact that I'd rather play with my child:) Speaking of Bridger, he has adjusted really well to being in a new place, and continues to grow like a weed:) He has 6 teeth now, and is doing this really funny scoot/crawl thing. He is also pulling himself up on furniture which scares me to death because he is still so unstable on his feet. Life can be pretty crazy around here but we love it!

My very 1st IV

Road Trip to SLC

Standing all on his own... sort of:)

Baby's first shiner:(

Short and Sweet

So its been a while since I last posted, but we really haven't been up to much. We are staying with my sis Kaela for the summer and are enjoying every moment of the break before heading back to St. George for school. Bridger is growing like a weed- although he's much cuter! He is sitting up by himself now and working on tooth number four:) Six months goes by so fast and I sometimes wish I could just push the pause button!

Yummy Watermelon!!!

Lil' Stunner

I love his chubby cheeks!

Boy do I look tired!

Just What the Doctor Ordered

This past weekend my mom and sister came down to St. George to take Devon and my engagement pictures. They were kind enough to leave at 3 AM so they could be here in time to take the baby while I was in class. Bridger and Mikaela had quite an eventfull morning:) He decided to make her feel more at home by puking on her several times and also by producing enough poop to make anyone feel slightly unhinged... thats my boy:)Mikaela was also sweet enough to take Bridger all night on friday so I could get some sleep. I almost forgot what it feels like to get a full 8 hours! It was so nice to have my family in town. It really was just what the doctor ordered! I haven't laughed as hard as I did this weekend in a really long time. If I had it my way they would live next door:)

Lovin on Aunt Kaela

Sweet Boy

Our Little family

Our little Bridger was born January 8, 2009. He was born at 7:11 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs 13 oz, and 20 inches long. He has been such a joy in our lives, and seems to change everyday. I have been so busy with school and late night feedings but I love being a mom! I will try to post more often once finals are over.

He's Definitely Got Personality

My little one may not have a name yet (although I'm determined to hold out for Joshua Steve) but he definitely has personality. I don't know what color his hair is or the color of his eyes, but I can already tell that he is just as stubborn as me. For example, he seems to have taken up camp right underneath the right side of my rib cage. Trust me...its as comfortable as it sounds. Occasionally I give him a gentle nudge to see if he'll move to the other side, and the response I get is a not so gentle nudge right back. I already cant tell him what to do:) A bit of a trouble maker like his daddy? Yep! Example 2: when ever I decide it's break time from studying or time for bed and I lay down, he takes that as his cue to have a party in my belly...again... its as fun for me as it sounds. He continuously does somersaults and kicks in every which way, sending pain shooting down my back accompanied with the immediate urge to pee. Know that's what I call relaxation! Once I get back to work, he goes right back to sleep. When your mother says that you will end up with a kid that is just like you, she's not lying. Lets just hope that mine and Devon's moms are right cause if he's like us, he's gonna be a doll...ok...more like a little trouble maker who knows just what smile to flash to get away with it;)

School is for Losers

I have decided that school is for losers. Now dont get me wrong. I am all for getting an education and a college degree, but it comes with a price... being a loser. Exhibit A: myself. My typical day revolves around when I go to class and how much studying I have to do. I spend more time at school and in the library than I do at home or with friends. Wait. What friends? I dont have time for friends. The only time I get to be social is...you guessed it.. at school. I talk to my dog more than I talk to any person, and that's only because he's naughty and I have to yell at him all the time (refer to "Zeus" if you think I am being too harsh). My bed time is at around 10 o'clock. Pretty sure the 75 year old man that lives next to me stays up later than that. Even if I do stay up past midnight it's because I am cramming for a test, not because I am involved in a raging house party. The conclusion is simple... I live in the library, I dont have a social life, I talk to my dog more than I do humans, and I go to bed before most of the elderly in the community. Last time I checked, that is the definition of a loser:)