Random shots of Michael

Here are some pics I took of Michael one morning. He really is filling out quickly! I wish they didn't grow so fast. That little newborn stage is too short.

The "Baby Catcher"

It only took 6 weeks, but I finally remembered to get a picture of Michael with the doctor who delivered him. I always have so much on my mind during that time that I forget to get a picture of our baby and the doctor. I think I remembered to get one when Kera was born, but it was just the doctor, not her and the doc. Anyway, here's Dr. Spencer with Michael at my 6 week post pardum check-up.

A week with our Texas grandparents

Here is a collage of the past week that we spent with Dave's parents when they were here visiting from Texas. The one of the kids playing in the snow was Sunday after Michael's blessing. Then the weather was the extreme opposite, around 85 degrees on Friday when we went to Cornbelly's cornmaze at Thanksgiving Point. The kids love that place and they had a great time doing all the fun activities. Even Dave and I had fun going through the haunted monster and walking through the cornmaze with the kids. It was a great day. I wasn't prepared for such a hot day and I even worried about getting Michael sunburned. We just kept him in his stroller most of the time with his sunshade on. Grandma watched Michael for us when we went on the hayride and also during the corn maze, since pushing a stroller through that maze is close to impossible. I'm sure my cousin Emily will agree with that since I went with her to this last year and she pushed her baby Jack through the maze in an umbrella stoller.

We all loved having Dave's parents here for a visit. The kids got lots and lots of one on one time with grandma and grandpa, and I had a lot of help in the kitchen from Dave's mom as well as with help caring for Michael. He was given tons of attention as well and now has to adjust to not being held all the time. Thanks for coming to visit grandma and grandpa! We miss you already. FYI: If you want a closer look at the pictures, just click on the collage and it will enlarge it.

 

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Michael's Baby Blessing

We blessed little Michael in church yesterday. Normally we would've waited another month or so, but Dave's family were able to come visit this week, so we decided to bless him on Sunday. To those who are not familiar with baby blessings, it is basically a prayer that someone who holds the priesthood in our church performs. David gave Michael the blessing, and it was a simple yet very special blessing. Unfortunately the microphone was not working, so Dave had to do it without it. The bishop just told him to speak loud. I was able to hear it, but I'm sure those sitting in the back of the room weren't able to.
After sacrament meeting I invited everyone back to our house for a light breakfast. Most of my family were able to come to the blessing. The only ones we were missing were my parents of course who are on their mission in Denmark, and my brother Jeff and his family who live in Oregon. My grandparents came to the blessing which was nice. As I said earlier, Dave's parents flew in this week from Texas, along with his sister Jennifer. Jennifer's son Seth (who is living in Orem) and his sister Carrie were also there. Thanks to both of our families who were there to support us and Michael.
Now for the good part, the pictures....Now I've posted a lot of pictures and I know all of you may not want to see all of them, so just scroll through. But it's my blog and I can do what I want! :)

Our family of five

My sister-in-law Vermil, Cheri's stepson Zane, and Jacob playing Guitar Hero

Tommy, Troy, Cheri, and I eating some breakfast

Michael and his proud mommy and daddy

Me and the three loves of my life; Kera, Michael, and Jacob

Little Michael in his crib, isn't he adorable?

Here's one of Michael with a blanket that grandma Andrus crocheted when Jacob was a baby

Another cute one of Michael

Close up of Michael's face

Dave's mom, sister Carrie, and his dad

Dave's sister Jennifer, little Michael, and Jennifer's son Seth

Aunt Cheri holding Michael

Kera and her cousin Maya

Kera holding Michael and giving him kisses

More of Michael

Here's a shot of Michael's whole ensemble

Suggestions anyone...

Okay, so I'm really feeling the pressure to get our family's food storage going. With the way the economy is right now, and after listening to General Conference this weekend as well as my husband telling me we really need to get our food storage started, I've finally decided I'd better get moving. My goal is to have at least a 3 month supply of food by the end of this month.
Now is the part where you come in. I need your input, ideas, suggestions, help in this area. The reason I do not have a food storage supply is because I don't know where to start. What's the best and most economical way to get food storage going? Should I just plan out breakfasts, lunches, and dinner for 7 days times 3 months? Or would that be too hard? Any comments on this from those of you who have a food storage started and can share their ideas would help.
Thank you and hopefully I can achieve this goal, if not by the end of the month, soon.

Make a Smilebox postcard

Today is my mom's birthday. I decided that since they're in Denmark on their mission, I'd send them an e-card. My dad's birthday was on the 1st, and I sent his already. But I was impressed with the way this card turned out so I thought I'd share it on my blog. Happy birthday grandma!!