4 Month Check Up

We had Layton's 4 month check up today. I hate shots. Please someone come up with another way for little ones to get their immunizations! He was weighed and measured. Here are his stats:

Height: 80% percentile

Weight: 80% percentile 15.10 pounds

While Dr. Halpenny was looking in Layton's ears he discovered that both ears are infected. I can't believe this! Another child with ear troubles. UUUggghhh! We are so grateful for antibiotics.

Happy NEW Year!

We headed to Arizona for the new year. I knew we wouldn't get another chance until this summer to visit. I can't imagine Arizona in June. HOT! We were so excited to visit the Quinn's and meet all their friends and celebrate this new YEAR. We had so much fun! New Year's Eve was such a blast. We played games, ate great food and enjoyed every one's company. We also loved their traditional Rocket launches on New Year's Day. Donelle and I were able to get our toes done too. We saw the Temple lights and enjoyed going through one of the Family displays they offer. They also offer some of the best BBQ there in Arizona. I am still dreaming of it! I wish I would have brought my camera to the Organ Stop Pizza place. What a neat place! Todd talks about it all the time and wants to know when we can go back. We miss the Quinn's terribly but know they are back HOME with friends and family abundantly around them.

New Year's Eve

Playing some Great games

Hanging out while watching the rockets
Reagan doing her part.

Yay! Todd got one!

The Cactus Patch at the Mesa Temple

Todd's favorite

Killebrew & Quinn kids

4 Months OLD!

I can't believe this little guy is already 4 months old. He is growing so fast! I have a nickname for him, "TINY". Layton is so cute. We love his cheeks and his contagious smiles. He is such a good baby! Everyone who meets him gets a big smile and sometimes he will tell you all about his day. He is getting really good at grabbing things. He has a few favorite toys. His favorite spot is on my hip with one hand firmly grasped in my hair and the other on my chest. I figure he knows his meals are right where he wants them. Todd and Reagan love him very much and want to hold him. Todd likes to talk baby talk to him and make him smile. I love that Todd and Reagan have a little brother to play with.

Layton's First Christmas

Layton slept through Santa Claus. Here is a shot of him after with his new clothes on.

We all LOVE this little guy so much!

Wardrobe Malfunction

One of my goals this week is to work out three times. So, in effort to do so I put on my work out clothes. Sometimes I will wear them for hours before actually working out. In my mind if I at least get myself dressed then that is half the battle. I noticed what a beautiful day it was so I decided to take Reagan to see the ducks. Reagan opened the front door and out went the dog. While running from my neighbors yard, back to the street and back to my yard, my pants began to fall. Yep, my pants fell down. I had to hold my pants up in the back while yelling and chasing the dog. I am just really glad that most of my neighbors work during the day. Seriously, this stuff only happens to me.

Confession

This morning I was sitting up on my bed half asleep feeding Layton when I realized he was asleep himself. In the living room Todd and Reagan began arguing over something. In a desperation to go back to sleep I began to shake Adam. He woke up and I asked him to go check up on the kids because I was feeding Layton. Half asleep he left the room. As soon as I heard his foot hit the tile I layed Layton back into his bed and went back to sleep.

Career Day

Last week, Todd had college/career day at his school to promote higher education. We had been discussing what he would like to be for several days. At one point he wanted to be a soldier. I asked him if he wanted to fly jets. "Yeah mommy, that sounds like fun." The night before the big day, he changed his mind. He wanted to be a Dog Catcher. In mind I was thinking, really? He was so excited about it. I started to say, "You know Todd that really isn't a very fun job." I stopped myself from explaining that most of the dogs the Dog Catcher picks up are euthanized. When I asked him why he wanted to be a Dog Catcher, this is what he said: I get to go pick up the dogs and then I get to give them to people. Like for Christmas. Sometime I get to rescue the dogs and take them to the hospital. What an awesome kid I have! Okay, Todd a Dog Catcher it is.

Christmas Magic!

Our stockings were hung in hopes that Saint Nick soon would be here!

Photos with Santa.
My mom made that Santa when she was pregnant with me.

Proof that Santa has been here!

The Night Before Christmas

We have always let Todd and Reagan open up something on Christmas Eve. It was a tradition started with my family. We have been giving pajamas every year so they have new pj's to sleep in for Christmas. I stole an idea from a friend on using paint buckets to "wrap" them in. Adam said they have bigger buckets at Home Depot so I think I will use those for next year. I still think it turned out pretty cute.

We also let them open their new pillow & pillowcase that Momo & Papa gave them.

Layton enjoyed himself too!

We ended the evening reading from the Scriptures the beautiful story of Christ's birth. We sang some songs and let Reagan pass out her bells to sing, "Christmas bells are ringing". We tucked the kids into bed and waited for Santa to arrive.