I Love It Here!

Blakely Meets my BFF

Conference Weekend!

My bestest childhood friend, Ally, came to see us over conference weekend to meet the baby. Ally spent the whole weekend with us and it was so fun to have her. Brock was gone most of Saturday fishing with his best pal, Casey, so it worked out nicely.

While Ally was here we had a "Blast From the Past" party. We got out old photos, music, movies and snacks that reminded us of our silly past. We enjoyed reminiscing about all of the silly things that we did growing up. I'm glad I have someone so fun in my life.

Weezer

No Doubt

Bush

Mars Attacks

Better of Dead

Puffy French Toast

Love Spell

Blake loved Ally!!!

Watching President Monson

Conference puts babies to sleep too!



Brock's FUN life...

...LUCKY HIM!

Life has been super different for us since the baby was born and soooo many things have changed. We've had to make several adjustments in our lives and routine over the last few months. For the most part we welcome these changes and have enjoyed our new life with Blake.

Lucky for BROCK...he is still livin' up the fall with fishing and hunting. He has been out hunting almost every weekend since the last weekend in August and has been on a couple fishing trips too. Since we live so close to the mountains where he hunts, he has also been going out in the early mornings before work and in the evenings after work.

I admit I am quite jealous of his free time and that he has not had to give up his hobbies like me  some other people I know well.

Don't get me wrong, he's great help but I am getting weary of the hunting/fishing season this year.

Henry's

Brock and Casey's Fishing Trip

Elk Hunt

John's Elk



My baby is THREE Months Old!

3 Months Old Today!

 

 

 

It's hard to believe that little Blaker's is already 3 months old! Time has just flown by, but I guess that happens when you are super busy, tired and sometimes overwhelmed with life? This three month mark has been really fun. She is really starting to show her little personality, which is so sweet and cute.

She is just growing so quickly but it is sooo fun to watch. Brock weighed her the other day and according to our scale she is about 12 pounds, which is totally awesome! She is really starting to put on some super cute baby rolls that we just love to kiss and squeeze!

We are so blessed to have such a sweet little baby girl in our lives! We are totally in love and obsessed with our little Miss Blakely!

 

Three Month Highlights

Finding her voice-"gooing" and "talking" to us all the time

Full of smiles-it just melts your heart to get a "Blakely Smile"

Starting to blow bubbles and make silly noises

Better at moving her arms and hands-she can totally & purposely move her fists around to suck on them:(

Loves to have mom & dad sing songs to her-she love fun ones with the actions during play time and primary ones to relax at nap time & bedtime. (Dad makes up his own songs to sing since he doesn't remember any kid or primary songs. They are pretty funny to listen to).

She loves to look at pictures while we read books to her-it's fun to watch her eyes "bug out" when she's concentrating on the page.

She is starting to play with her toys on her bouncer, play gym & car seat

She pretty much holds her head up all the time and prefers to be straight up-loves her Bumbo

Scratch wounds on her face-mom isn't very good at clipping nails well:(

Has developed a little bit of a sensitive side-she frowns or cries if you pull a "scary" face at her or if a noise startles her

Loves to go for walks

Loves to be outside

Dislikes shopping

Fusses when mom leaves the room-it's so cute but I know it's not a good thing:(

Loves bath time-Dad is in charge of baths

Doesn't like getting ready for bed but loves to be slathered in lotion & essential oils-Dad's nightly routine

Sits up really well when propped

Sleeping habits are the same-5 hours sleep, feed, 3 hours sleep, feed, 2 hours sleep, feed, 2 hours sleep & then awake for the day

Naps vary-likes to be held during naps (very bad)

Spent a weekend in Idaho with Great Grandparents

Getting better at long car rides

Probably over photographed!

Cute as EVER!

 

Our little pumpkin!

10.18.12

 

A day at work with mom

 

Hangin' out in the buff with her BFF Addy. (Addy is 2 months older and they weigh almost the same).

 

 

Meeting Casey

 

Meeting Great-Grandparents!

Grandma H.



Grandpa Duane

Grandma B.

 

 



Newborn Pictures...

...A FEW MONTHS LATE!

 

It  has taken me forever to get these up but I think they turned out really cute! We had Blakely's newborn pictures taken when she was just 7 days old and she did great. Our friend Stevie from Stevie Lyn Photography took these adorable pictures and spent a couple hours with us to get some great shots. (she didn't even care when Blakely peed all over the place). She was so awesome to work and was super affordable. If you are in the area and looking for a great Photographer you should check out her website at the above link.

 

 

My Dearest friend Halsey took the following pictures for me when Blakely was 3 weeks old. I had ordered this adorable tutu for Blakely's Newborn pictures but it didn't get here in time for her first photoshoot so Halsey agreed to help me out. She did such a great job with Blakely and she got some super cute shots! She is such a fun and creative gal, you should check out her awesome blog & etsy shop at Spunky Junky .