DAY 591... I Am Blessed!

Saying that I am blessed is probably an understatement. But nevertheless, it's the truth. I could definitely write a super long post about why I'm blessed, you know and share all the glorified details, but I don't want to exclude anyone or miss anything, so let's just keep it general! I think it would all do us some good to stop and think about our blessings rather than everything that's crazy or bad in our lives. Let's just be thankful for the good things that we all have.

 I am especially blessed to be a Mom, to have wonderful memories with my AMAZING husband, and to be going back to school.

I bet if you think about it for 5 minutes you will become extremely overwhelmed with your blessings!

Dear Aniston... Part 3

Dear Aniston,

It was only 15 days after you were born that the tragic shootings in Colorado occurred.  I remember thinking at that time that I must be crazy to bring a baby into this world. Since you have been born, not only did those terrible shootings at the movie theater occur, but the horrific events at Sandy Hook and now at the Boston Marathon. All of these events and so much more in only 9 months! I feel like before 9-11 we didn't really live in fear, but now we can't go to the movies, we can't go to school, and we can't even run, without the fear of something terrible happening. I'm so sad for you. I never want to keep you from knowledge and from the truth, but how can I expose you to these events and still be considered a good parent? Of course right now you don't understand what's going on, but when you get older, you will understand, and you will ask questions, and honestly, I'm not sure if I will be able to explain or help you understand why these things happen. Maybe I will take a hint  from Mister Rogers. Maybe I will steal his words.

 I guess, for me as a mother, all I can do for you is to make sure our home a happy place. I can make sure that I tell you everyday how much I love you. I can take time to hold you when I'm too busy, I can take time to read to you when I'm too tired. I can be more patient with you and make sure that I show you the good in the world instead of focusing on the bad.

Aniston, you have truly made my life better in every single way (except for the disaster that is my body... haha), it's only fair for me to do the same for you. I promise to do everything in my power to make sure that you are happy, to make sure you are safe, and to make sure you are loved.

I LOVE YOU Aniston Kate!

Love, Mom 

DAY 586... Randomness

I recently emptied my phone of all these pictures that I take... Enjoy this randomness...

 I believe I took this picture at Kearns High School in Kearns, UT. Some kids had very sneakily colored in the "S" with a black marker... I had a pretty good laugh.

 Remember that time when Ani barfed all over her Sunday dress and then again once she was naked baby??? Such a good baby! She was still smiling after all of that!

 Classic poop face!

 Little Ani checking out the "A" on the wall.

 Remember how like 3 days after she was born she had jaundice super bad???? My poor yellow baby!

 We definitely got yelled at by a Walmart worker for taking this picture... So cute! Perfect chair for my babes!

 Her little yellow leg!!!

 Look at those chubby cheeks!

 She loves wearing Dad's hats!

 Thanksgiving Day.... she could've been our turkey!

 Sometimes Ani likes to use the table as a bottle support.

 Stylish baby girl!

 Sleeping on Dad.

 This child is crazy in the morning! She loves to be in Mom and Dad's bed!

 Loves, loves, loves Giggle Gang!!! Is my baby really old enough to use an iPod????

My beautiful little Ani Kate today after church!

Kind of fun to go through all these pictures... Sorry about the lack of blogging this week. I have been having a really hard emotionally, mentally, and physically. There are a lot of things going on that I'm having a hard time processing. I'll try to get on top of it this next week!

DAY 580... What I Would Give...

Aniston Kate had her 9 month doctors appointment today. Didn't know that they didn't get shots at 9 months... my bad for given her that Tylenol beforehand... anyway that was basically the BEST thing! But what I wouldn't give to have her life and not even gain a pound in 3 months but grow 3 inches. I would LOVE to be 3 inches taller! Maybe in another life...

So thankful for a healthy and happy and BEAUTIFUL baby!!!