August 2011

I can't believe how fast time is flying by!!!  At the beginning of this month Grant and I spent a week at my parents while Aaron spent a week in Acapulco, Mexico with a few other dental students doing dental work.  Aaron was 1 of 5 students chosen to go, which speaks volumes to the confidence that the doctors have in him and the promise that they see.  It was an awesome opportunity for him and he was able to really practice his dental skills.  He was able to make great friendships and contacts too with some pretty influential people that will come in handy come graduation time.  Aaron shows such an enthusiasm for learning about his trade and it is definitely showing.  I am proud of him and his dedication to becoming the best dentist possible.

We blessed Grant this past month.  We were fortunate enough to have Bruce and Marcy, and Nate and Syd, drive over so that Bruce and Nate could be in the circle.  My dad, Grandpa Bill, and two of Aaron's close friends from dental school Tanner and Jarom were also apart of the circle.  Grant behaved perfectly throughout the blessing and didn't make a peep.  Aaron's blessing was fantastic.  Something that stood out to me and that I will be excited to share with Grant as he gets older is Aaron's specific reference to Nephi and his courage to be obedient.  Grant and I have been singing Nephi's courage a lot since then.  September's visiting teaching message this month talks about there has never been a greater need for strong families and homes.  I hope that Aaron and I can always provide an environment in our home where the Spirit resides so that our children will grow up strong and courageous.

I have been enjoying motherhood tremendously and have really appreciated the time that I have been able to have off.  Grant and I have settled into a pretty consistent schedule.  When he wakes up in the morning we just hang out and make each other smile.  I love that he smiles now; we still have to work a little at teasing the smiles out of him, but they are amazing when they happen.  It's incredible how happy it makes me to see him happy and smiling.  When he goes down for his first nap I exercise and take a shower.  I love being able to really exercise again.  Mon, Wed, and Fri I normally do a Firm DVD or a P90X one.  Tuesdays and Thursdays my mom and I meet at the pool and swim laps.  My mom will watch Grant while I do mine and then I'll watch him while she does hers.  Grant loves the pool!  After Grant wakes up and gets fed we hang out again - will read, or watch TV together.  When he takes his afternoon nap I am able to get whatever I need to done (lately I've been busy making stuff).  When he wakes up again it's not too much longer and Aaron gets home.  They normally hang out a bit and then he'll take another nap so that I can finish up dinner and we can eat.  When he wakes up again he gets fed, gets his bath and settled down for the night.  Grant's always been an excellent sleep and rarely ever fusses at night.  When he wakes up at night he eats quickly and goes right back to sleep.  He's starting to sleep longer stretches too which is awesome.  One night he gave me a gift and slept 7.5 hours straight, but he's pretty much a 5 hour at a time sleeper at night, which is fantastic.  I love the little routine that we have.  I love seeing him grow and especially love seeing his smiles.  It's amazing how much I understand the little guy.  I never thought I would know what he wanted/needed by his crys, but I do and it's awesome. 

In his Sunday best before church.  Seriously can't get any cuter than this.

Hanging out at the pool.  So Happy!

So as I mentioned while Grant takes naps I've been busy making stuff.  I've been busy making drapes for Grant's room.  They match his bedding with the lambs and stitching.  I love how they turned out.  Just waiting to find the perfect rod and finials so we can hang them.  I made my little brother Damon a tooth fairy pillow.  He just started losing teeth so I made this cute little pillow that has a pocket to put the tooth in and in the morning the pocket will be filled with a little surprise.  Nate and Syd had their baby this week and named our little nephew Van.  So I made him a little blanket copying the Vans shoes logo.  I love how it turned out and can't wait to meet him and give it to him.  I am currently working on finishing up some drapes for the dining room and getting some pictures on the walls, which is really long overdue.  I LOVE making things :)