He likes to do what the grown ups do so when I work out he wants to also. (I let him play with the 3lb weights, watch your toes)
Speaking of working out, Rennai has offered to do a FREE boot camp for all those who were asking. We just need a place big enough and you will need your how pair of free weights. We usually meet together every evenings so if you really want to join the band wagon let me know and I will tell you times and location. Be prepared to hurt though.
2. "Cut down on your carbs" you say. That's like saying "and NO MORE happiness". (Bryan Regan plug.)
PS. I thought about it and I decided even though I don't like you right now I still LOVE YOU forever and ever for being my buddy and for helping me grow muscles. Please forgive me for reasons 1 through 10.
(she is so pretty, feel free to stare :)
Look who found her thumb already!
Aunt Carli pierced her ears for me when she game to visit and made her the matching pearl bracelet. Sweet pretties.
First bath! (no privates pls)
Snuggle time with mommy.
Ahhh! I love her!
Learning how to dip and dunk.
We lost our remote to the DVD player two months ago.... I found it when I tried to use our VCR. Nice.
and loving on sister of course!
It was so funny because he was obviously scared while he was in the air but then he would want me to keep doing it over and over. Becki snapped the pics right on time of course.
My awesome employer Infusionsoft hooked it up and I got free Suns tickets to Friday night's game against the Raptors. With a new baby in the house, the only stipulation was that I take Kingston with me. We threw Becki's Nash jersey on him to match mine and we had so much fun.
At halftime we went out to the concourse to stretch and Kingston very quickly won everyone's hearts that saw him. He even got requests for some pictures from the passers-by. He was chasing the moving light of an advertisement on the ground and was being so cute.
He was a good little boy for the whole game. For the first half he would clap along with everyone and would watch the game for the most part. Towards the end he got a little fussy. I just had to keep distracting him with a bag of tricks including fruit snacks, an apple, a finger puppet, his sippy cup, and Trey's beard kept him distracted for a good 15 minutes at least. By the end of the night he was one tuckered out little guy. Overall, he loved his first professional sporting event. He told me he was impressed with the way Shaq has been playing lately. The 45 points we witnessed was quite a feat. So King said that he wants to go back pretty soon. I said you got it buddy boy.
First Smile. (she only smiles in her sleep of course)
She is the perfect little sleeper, she is sleeping through the night already... for now anyways. She must love me.
My little Doll as Rennai refers to her. She is really small now but it's still fun to play dress up.
Tuckered out mamma
The Crosby's came to visit! We had to pack in like a can of sardines but I was so excited for all of them to meet London.
Kingston meets London. He gave a few kisses but then he only cared about his lollipop.
The D&B guy gave me the next clue...
"Clue #3 - You're so smart, I love that a lot, You expand your mind, you don't let it rot.
The next place is close, no need to go far, a bookstore employee has the clue, then back to the car."
This clue came w/ a gift card to D&B yay my favorite!!!! Party time!
"Clue #4 - You've got mad skills, I'm not gonna lie, I love your creativity and your stylish eye. Look somewhere near the cool red door, Take some pics while you're there of clue #4"
I got another fat gift card to Barnes and Noble. I LOVE books! (Twilight plug in the back there)
(recognize the door anyone?)
The Street is where Rennai and I go for BOBA alllll the time so while we were there we of course had to get Boba Smoothies with one of the gift cards that came with my clue.
Can you say YUM!
"Clue #6 - The Greatest thing about loving you, Is I can do it forever because you said "I do." This place makes our marriage never die, I'll meet you there to tell you I.L.Y. (text me when you get this so I can meet you at the temple)"
I loved driving all over town trying to figure out all the clues (good thing you were there Rennai to help me) and getting all my gift cards, but this was my favorite part of Valentines. I met Bret at home so we could get dressed then went to the temple to do sealings. (I'm sure I was a sight to see in my get up with my 9 month belly... The sealer looked concerned haha.) This was one of the best temple experiences ever for me. It was one of the times I've been lucky enough to remember how I felt the day we got married. I was just short of sobbing while kneeling there across from my Bret, thankful for the moment to truly look at him and acknowledge how incredibly lucky I am that he ended up with the likes of me. He is so hot too, sometimes I have to take a step back and really look at him and appreciate how sexy he is. YUMMY YUM YUM. How lucky for me to be sealed to him with the strongest bonds available to mankind. If you're gagging on my corny fairy tale by now don't worry I am done. I just HAD to tell all. Ily baby!
Bret ran to the room after I yelled for him and suggested we check under his bed. I didn't even think he could fit under there but sure enough this is what we found. Bret got him out from under the bed and put him back in his place. Crisis averted.
As most of you know we didn't "plan" to conceive London but thankfully we did because it has been the greatest challenge and blessing for our family. I know we have grown closer and stronger through out this pregnancy and everything has worked out for our better. We are so blessed by Heavenly Father I frequently feel undeserving of so many amazing blessings. There are risks to having babies so close together. These risks became very real to us in the delivery room. As the doctor opened me up we both heard her audible gasp. When we asked what the shock was all about she told us to be very thankful I had gone into labor early. My uterus had been stretched so thin she said it would not have gone another day with out rupturing. If I had tried to deliver vaginally or waited until Sunday it would have been a horrible disaster. There are multiple things that go wrong when the uterus ruptures and both the mother and baby experience major health risks or die. Even if we had both survived my baby making days would for sure have been OVER. Thankfully, all went well and the doctor fixed me up magnificently. Having my ability to conceive almost taken away made me realize how lucky I am and that I for sure want more children. However, Bret and I will be taking extreme measures to ensure I don't get pregnant for a long time. So far so good, I'm not pregnant yet.
And finally, this precious baby I get to call my own is my favorite miracle. It's amazing how instant and how all encompassing the love for a child is at first site. Looking at her face I wonder how I ever lived with out her. She is so beautiful to me and she has made our family more fulfilled. I love my big boy Kingston and my baby girl London and the husband that supports us all. Again, I feel guilty to have so many enriching blessings in my life. It can't be fair for me to have everything I want and yet I do. On top of that I have the sweetest family on BOTH sides and amazing friends to speak of. Life doesn't get any better! (well, I suppose it will be a little better when my chest stops bursting and my ab muscles grow back, haha) but I truly could not be happier right now.
I was so happy they let me come home 1 day early (Saturday) so I could enjoy my family in my own home. Things have been eventful here but we are enjoying every second. Hooray for narcotics and breast pumps! We are just taking it easy and being lazy. London has been the easiest baby so far, even easier than Kingston believe it or not. I just love her!
ps. We have been more than happy to welcome visitors so don't be shy.
